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Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

Something exciting is sprouting! Home Grown is the brand-new gardening podcast for anyone who loves growing their own food, from balcony pots to full allotments. Hosted by two of the UK’s brightest horticultural voices, it brings practical tips, seasonal advice, and plenty of inspiration straight to your ears.

Jamie Walton, better known as Nettles & Petals, has built a huge following for his eco-friendly gardening style and passion for sustainability. He’s joined by Martha Swales of Marf’s Kitchen Garden, whose urban garden projects and veg-packed recipes show how much you can grow in even the smallest spaces.

Alongside their own stories and advice, each month Jamie and Martha welcome a range of special guests to share their unique experiences of working with the soil, sowing seeds, and living seasonally.

Whether you want to learn how to start a vegetable patch, discover what to plant each season, or simply enjoy lively conversations about the ups and downs of gardening life, Home Grown is the podcast that helps you grow more and grow better.

New Episodes every Thursday

Subscribe now and get in touch at homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes:

S1 Ep 43: Supporting Summer Wildlife in Your Garden: Heat Waves, Ponds, Pollinators and More Aug 06, 2026

Show notes

In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie explore the practical things gardeners can do to support summer wildlife, particularly in spells of prolonged warm dry weather. From providing food, water and shelter, to creating breeding spaces for insects, birds and other wildlife. They look at the habitats that help natural predators thrive, including mounds, leaf litter, log piles and beetle banks for ground beetles that eat the most common garden pests 'slugs'. Small ponds, half barrels and even an old Belfast sink can become useful wildlife spaces, while avoiding pesticides remains the most important starting point. Martha investigates whether the rare Viper's Bugloss Mason Bee could be visiting her parents' giant echiums, then tests a homemade moth trap and finds seven Jersey tiger moths

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below with 20% off your first order with code 'Homegrown':

Italian Purple Artichoke:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/artichoke-italian-purple/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

You now send us a message, voice note or picture on Whatsapp: 07999548073

or email us at: hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 42: August in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do! Jul 30, 2026

Show notes

August is a month of abundance, but it is also a key moment for planning what comes next. In this episode, Martha and Jamie discuss what to sow, grow and do this month, and why we should keep sowing before light levels fall, while also making the most of our flowers, vegetables and fruit that at their summer peak. They also explain why wasps become more interested in sugary picnics, how to identify and treat deter spider mites, and how to grow saffron and save strawberry runners. As always, this monthly round up episode is also full of personal anecdotes, fun, facts and a reminder to observe the wildlife and plants already sharing the garden.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below with 20% off your first order with code 'Homegrown':

Japanese Wasabi Autumn Radish:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/autumn-radish-japanese-wasabi/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

You now send us a message, voice note or picture on Whatsapp: +447999548073

or email us at: hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 41: Gardening in a Changing Climate: How to Future-Proof Your Garden Jul 23, 2026

Show notes

Gardening is becoming less predictable. A dry spring can be followed by a summer drought, a late frost can be followed by golf ball sized hail, and plants that once suited the local climate may struggle with new patterns. In this episode, Martha and Jamie explore gardening in a changing climate, from extreme heat and heavy rainfall to milder winters and crops that behave differently under stress. They share practical ways to cool buildings, improve drainage, reduce bolting and choose plants that can cope with less predictable conditions. From there, the conversation moves through El Niño, plants that need winter cold, raised beds, sloped paths, organic matter, cover crops and a call to protect the wildlife that still shares our gardens.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below with 20% off your first order with code 'Homegrown':

Beef and Onion Tree:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/beef-and-onion-tree/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

You now send us a message, voice note or picture on Whatsapp: 07999548073

or email us at: hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 40: Garden Harvest Hacks: More Food, Same Space! Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

A garden can produce far more than the obvious harvest. In this episode, Jamie and Martha look at the plant parts, picking techniques and timing decisions that help growers waste less, save money and keep plants cropping for longer. From edible plant parts that supermarkets usually remove and a long-lived brassica that can be picked repeatedly, to succession sowing, relay cropping, cut-and-come-again lettuce and maximising yields from small spaces. This episode is filled with practical tips and advice, as well as the usual anecdotes and fun facts.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below with 20% off your first order with code '

Homegrown:

Kale thousand head:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/kale-thousandhead/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

You now send us a message, voice note or picture on Whatsapp: 07999548073

or email us at: hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 39: The Flower Apothecary: Natural Remedies, Dyes, Balms, Teas & Tinctures Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

Flowers can do far more than look pretty. In this episode, Martha and Jamie explore the garden as a floral apothecary, looking at the ways flowers and useful plants can become balms, teas, tinctures, scents, natural dyes and simple homemade experiments. From hardy annuals to sow now for stronger blooms next year, and colour changing teas, to how to make a simple soothing slave from calendula, and which popular garden herb Jamie uses to make nourishing hair oil this episode is packed with practical advice and projects to enable you to make the most of those blooms. The conversation also covers natural dyes, from hapa-zome flower hammering and steam dyeing to sulphur cosmos, coreopsis, onion skins, woad, Japanese indigo and true indigo.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:

Calendula Pink Surprise:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/calendula-pink-surprise/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 38: July in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do! Jul 02, 2026

Show notes

July can feel like the point when sowing stops, but it is one of the most important months for planning autumn, winter and next spring. In this episode, Martha and Jamie share what they will be sowing growing and doing in this pivotal month in the garden, plus how to fill the inevitable gaps that begin to occur when potatoes, onions and early courgettes finish. They also cover the umbrella cucumber pruning method, tomato maintenance, garlic braiding, what to forage this month, why peanuts grow underground, and the relationship between cinnabar moths and ragwort.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:

Cabbage Kalibos:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/summer-cabbage-kalibos/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 37: Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden with Sarah Grey Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

Cut-flower farmer Sarah Gray of Bloom & Gray joins Martha and Jamie for a practical tour of the cut-flower calendar. From when to start hardy annuals and what to sow now, why flowers should be picked before pollination, which flowers earn their place in a productive cutting patch, and Sarah also breaks a bouquet into five useful elements and chooses her top five plants if you'd like to grow a small cut flower bouquet bed. They also discuss soil blocking for flower seeds without plastic pots, the growing British flower movement and Jeanne Baret, the pioneering botanist now recognised as the first woman known to travel around the world.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:

Zinnia Zinderella Peach:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/zinnia-zinderella-peach/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 36: Growing with the Seasons: Solstice, Bolting and Midsummer Magic Jun 18, 2026

Show notes

This week, Martha and Jamie mark midsummer by looking at the garden as a seasonal calendar. They explore the idea of growing using the Wheel of the Year, and explain why changing day length can tell plants when to grow, flower, bolt or form tubers, and how we can use that knowledge to grow better plants. There is practical advice on sowing kohlrabi, fennel, spinach, radishes and Asian greens after the solstice, plus midsummer foraging ideas with lime or linden, honeysuckle and St John's wort. Martha brings the folklore too, from bonfires and love potions to A Midsummer Night's Dream, fireflies and the strange feeling of the year's longest days.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:

Kohlrabi Dyna:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/kohlrabi-dyna/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 35: Drought Proof Gardening: Mulch, Containers and Water Saving Tips Jun 11, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Martha and Jamie share practical ways to drought proof your garden, from mulch, compost and hydrophobic soil, to container watering tips, dense planting advise, drought-tolerant crops and wildlife support. They also explore the power of earth smiles, swales, zai pits, and what drought stress actually does to plants and how to over come it. A practical episode full of tips, personal anecdotes, and advise for building healthier soil and stronger garden systems.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:

Chicory Rose of Venice:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/chicory-rose-of-venice/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 34: Why Pollination Matters: Biodiversity, Bigger Harvests and Better Blooms! Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

In this Episode Martha and Jamie are talking all about the importance of pollination! from practical ways to improve pollination in your garden, to the strange science behind flowers, bees, hoverflies and even vanilla. They'll offer practical advice for how to maximise your harvests for popular crops such as courgettes and sweet corn, and what to do with tired bees, as well as providing tips for pollinator-friendly planting, and discuss why our gardens are vital food sources for wildlife.

And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:

Courgette Pineapple:

https://shegrowsveg.com/product/courgette-pineapple/

We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

hello@homegrownpod.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

Artwork: Rare Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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