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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

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Latest Episodes:

S1 Ep 13: James Wong Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

This episode sees Martha Swales and Jamie Walton joined by botanist, author and broadcaster James Wong for a wide-ranging conversation about plants, curiosity, and seeing the natural world a little differently.

From growing up in Singapore to training at Kew, James shares how early experiences shaped his fascination with plants and why experimentation has always been at the heart of his work. The chat explores ethnobotany and why culture matters just as much as science when it comes to understanding how we grow, eat, and use plants.

They talk TV, from memorable moments on screen to making complex plant science genuinely accessible, as well as James’s famously packed indoor growing experiments and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. They discuss unusual edibles, surprising crops, and plants worth growing now for the future.

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Kate McIntosh and Charlie Hewitt

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep 12: How to have the Perfect Garden by June | A New Years Guide Jan 01, 2026

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To kickstart Homegrown in 2026, Martha and Jamie discuss the best tips and tricks to starting your garden this January. From choosing the best compost and seeds, to adapting your garden through the changing of the seasons, they'll be sure to set you up with the know-how to help your plots thrive this year. 🪴

They'll be chatting about their personal favourite fruit and veg to grow at home, the cycle of life in a garden, plus sharing anecdotes from their own gardening experiences and folklore traditions such as Wassailing!

This is an episode about new beginnings, preparing for the year ahead and understanding how to keep your garden happy through the early cold months into Spring and Summer.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Kate McIntosh

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep11: The Home Grown Christmas Guide Dec 11, 2025

Show notes

It's the Christmas countdown on Home Grown, and Martha and Jamie are here to bring Christmas cheer in the form of practical ways to bring the season into your home... from your garden! Whether it's making holly and ivy wreaths, drying orange slices or creating natural homemade gifts.

Also Jamie explains his new Boxing Day seed sowing tradition and the benefits of starting early, while Martha talks through creating decorations using what you already have outdoors.

Plus we have an incredible Christmas Hamper ready for one lucky listener to win. With over £300 worth of gardening goods this will set any grower up for 2026. Listen to the pod to find out how to enter.

If you're enjoying Home Grown please do tell your friends and share the love online with a nice review. It really does help more people hear about the pod.

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Charlie Hewitt

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep10: Digging Into December Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Martha Swales and Jamie Walton settle in for a cosy winter edition of Home Grown, bringing together gardening know-how, seasonal science and the small wonders happening just outside your window at this surprisingly busy time of year.

They chat about the creatures riding out the cold months, to when the Winter Solstice takes centre stage and the mood shift it brings, plus how to stay connected to the outdoors even when it’s cold and gloomy.

There’s plenty of seasonal growing chat, including vegetables that actually improve after a frost, the deepening reds of radicchio, and the mystery of Christmas potatoes. They touch on evergreens, mushrooms, stored winter veg and the small kitchen joys that make this season feel special.

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Charlie Hewitt

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep9: The Art of Preserving Nov 27, 2025

Show notes

This week on Home Grown, Martha Swales and Jamie Walton explore the art of preserving and what it really means to keep the harvest. From ancient bog butter to shipwrecked pickles and honey that has lasted for thousands of years, they look at why some foods stand the test of time.

Back in their own kitchens, they talk through the essentials of fermenting, pickling, chutneys and jams, drawing on global traditions and the quiet satisfaction of bottling the season. They share simple ways to start, how to keep ferments safe, ideas for unripe tomatoes and the methods that need a careful hand.

It is an episode about saving the season, understanding the science behind long-lasting food and capturing a taste of tomorrow from the garden.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep 8: Plant a Fruit Trees and Other Great Life Choices Nov 20, 2025

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This week on Home Grown, Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) and Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) dive into the wonderful world of fruit trees. From why winter is the perfect time to plant one, to quirky apple history and some truly wild varieties, they explore everything you need to know before adding a tree to your garden, balcony or allotment.

Martha and Jamie taste unusual apples, unpack the magic of grafting, and share incredible stories like that of Johnny Appleseed the American Pioneer. They break down pollination groups, self-fertile varieties, pruning styles and the top mistakes people make when planting young trees. Plus they answer your questions on growing fruit trees in pots and choosing the right varieties.

The duo also run through the best companion plants for healthy, happy fruit trees before finishing with some delicious recipe inspiration, from pear tart to crumble.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep7: Frances Tophill - Rooted in Nature Nov 13, 2025

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It's an exciting week on Home Grown, Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) and Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) are joined by their very first guest. Gardener, author and TV presenter Frances Tophill.

Frances has inspired a new generation to see gardening as a way to live more gently with the world. From her work on Gardeners’ World and Love Your Garden to her own wildlife-filled home life, she shares her thoughtful take on growing for joy, biodiversity and balance.

She reveals her brave fashion choices at her first TV audition, her passion for pottery, and how her fabulous new book delves into the mystery and folklore of wildflowers

Plus she tackles the questions that matter, from cats or dogs to the contentious choice of Gardeners’ World vs Love Your Garden.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 E6: Remember Remember What To Do In November. Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

It’s a cosy November catch-up with Home Grown hosts Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) and Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals). This month, the nights are long, the frosts are biting, and the garden is quietly slipping into its winter state.

Martha and Jamie chat seed tins, your reviews, the good the bad and the ugly, plus why leaving your leaves might be the best gift you can give your garden. They dive into the science and folklore of November’s Beaver Moon, the biggest supermoon in years, and share their favourite late-season harvests, from saffron to borlotti beans.

There’s talk of bonfire traditions, caterpillars, and whether we should still be feeding the birds. Plus, a gentle reminder that dormancy can be a gardener’s secret weapon.

So settle in for a soothing hour of muddy boots, lunar magic and practical garden wisdom.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep 5: The Terrifying Truth about Halloween Pumpkins Oct 30, 2025

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Home Grown is getting ghoulish. Martha Swales and Jamie Walton are rolling up their sleeves for a Halloween special packed with creepy curiosities, squash shaped secrets and plenty of pumpkin mischief. Jamie reveals why the scariest thing about Halloween pumpkins is the mountain of them wasted every year, and why spooky squash deserve the spotlight instead. They share the need-to-know differences between pumpkins and squash, when to grow them, top varieties that taste incredible and clever ways to save space while still growing a monster harvest.

Martha digs into the eerie origins of Halloween, from ancient Celtic bonfires and roaming spirits to Irish traditions that eventually brought pumpkin carving to the world. Jamie throws in fang-tastic food tips so you can eat, store and reuse every last bit of your harvest.

There is a frightfully fun quiz, pumpkin festival facts (including a palace with its own Rapunzel tower and 450,000 pumpkins) and seasonal recipes to help you banish food waste. Expect folklore, flavour and a wickedly good time in the garden.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni

Senior Producer: Jack Carter

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

S1 Ep4: Your Questions Answered - Allotment sell offs, Book rivalries and Cats on your crops Oct 23, 2025

Show notes

It’s Q&A time on Home Grown! 🌿 Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) and Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) dig into your burning gardening questions – from how to revive an unruly allotment plot to keeping mischievous cats out of the veg beds.

Along the way, they reveal a bit of friendly book rivalry, share their grand plans for the Home Grown gardening podcast’s future, and offer plenty of grow-your-own advice, honest chat, and down-to-earth laughter.

We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:

homegrown@joypeddlers.com

Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni

Senior Producer: Jack Carter

Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes

Artwork: Rare Studio

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

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