S1 Ep 55: Poisonous Plants, From the Unexpected to the Deadly: a Halloween-ish Special

In this week’s episode, Martha and Jamie step into the darker side of the garden! A poisonous-plants quiz takes in deadly nightshade beauty treatments, foxgloves and heart medicine, Socrates and hemlock, and hallucinogenic mad honey, before the they turn to hazards closer to home, from lords-and-ladies mistaken for wild garlic to giant hogweed and laburnum. Martha then shares the eerie tales of the Mediterranean dream fish and Datura, the mad apple. Jamie reveals the everyday foods that can harm you if they aren’t prepared properly, from kidney beans and elderberries to acorns and cassava. Finally, Martha explains poisonous mushrooms and the surprising story of how magic mushrooms got their power.

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S1 Ep 54: All about the Alliums: Planting, Pests and Perennial Onions

In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie explore the pungent and versatile world of the allium family. From how to best grow familiar alliums such as onions, garlic and leeks, to perennial onions that c...

22 Okt 58min

S1 Ep 53: Trees and Why They Matter: with Charity Wakefield and Danny Clarke

It this weeks episode Martha and Jamie are joined by two very special guests, actor Charity Wakefield and garden designer Danny Clarke, both ambassadors for the woodland trust, to explore our connecti...

15 Okt 53min

S1 Ep 52: Why Soft Fruit is The Ultimate Grow Your Own Category!

In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie share the value of planting soft fruit, and why it earns its place in a garden of any size! They discuss rooting strawberry runners, growing fruit in hanging bas...

8 Okt 58min

S1 Ep 51: October in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

October is a month of change, but there is still plenty to sow, grow and harvest in the garden. In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie discuss what to plant this month, from garlic and field beans to...

1 Okt 1h 1min

S1 Ep 50: Spring Bulbs: Tulips, Dandelions, Bulb Lasagnas & Special Announcements!

In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie discuss everything spring bulbs, as well as having two exclusive announcements! A new round of Sow, Grow, Compost makes them choose between daffodils, tulips an...

24 Sep 1h

S1 Ep 49: Seed Saving at Home: How to, History, Hybrids and Why it Matters!

In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie discuss how saving seed can be simple, satisfying and useful in gardens of every size. They give a practical introduction to saving seeds from many of the plants...

17 Sep 1h 5min

S1 Ep 48: How to Make Better Compost: with Michael Kennard

In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie are joined by soil and compost expert Michael Kennard of Compost Club to explore all things compost and soil health. Michael explains why microbes matter, what g...

10 Sep 1h 10min