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The Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine

The fruit and veg gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine that celebrates the failures on your allotment as much as the successes!

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Thursday Mar 31, 2022

My wee killed my fruit tree, so always stay hydrated on the plot, says Kevin Wilson

Thursday Mar 31, 2022

Essex-based gardener Kevin Wilson shares his fruit growing journey, including his biggest achievements and fails on the plot. As well as this, the team talks gardening prescriptions, a campaign to get kids into veggies, and a frog the size of your fingernail! đŸŒ± The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit https://www.gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range! đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions. đŸŽ™ïž Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media! ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Thursday Mar 24, 2022

Soil is the foundation of life, says David Jeffrey

Thursday Mar 24, 2022

David sheds light on his top gardening mantra, being beaten by blight and much more in this jam-packed chat. As well as this, the team talks secret gardens, looking at pests differently - and of course, chillies!   The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.   đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.   đŸŽ™ïž Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!   ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Thursday Mar 17, 2022

Apparently, male pee is good for your compost, says Lee from 2nd City Cottage

Thursday Mar 17, 2022

I never realised how important bamboo sticks would become in my life, says allotment grower Lee, who runs 2nd City Cottage, a YouTube channel dedicated to recording the highs and lows of his growing season on the plot in Birmingham. In this episode, Lee discusses the challenges and successes that have come from his first year as an allotment owner, and the lessons he has learned along the way.   The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.   đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.   đŸŽ™ïž Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!   ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Thursday Mar 10, 2022

It’s really rewarding – I know where our food comes from, says Rachel from gardening blog Don’t Crop Me Now

Thursday Mar 10, 2022

Gardening has changed a lot over the years, says allotment grower Rachel from Manchester. In this episode, Rachel discusses her growing journey with her husband, their gardening blog Don't Crop Me Now, and the unique ways in which she preserves her harvests.   The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.    đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.    đŸŽ™ïž Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!    ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag   ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag   ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Thursday Mar 03, 2022

When it comes to growing, the Victorians really were ahead of their time, says Heidi Savage

Thursday Mar 03, 2022

Gardening is a process of trial and error, and Anglia Ruskin student and allotment gardener Heidi Savage fully embraces this fact. She shared fascinating findings from her research of Victorian growing practices on this week's episode, including how she implements these traditional methods on her own plot.   The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.    đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.    đŸŽ™ïž Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!    ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag   ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag   ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Thursday Feb 24, 2022

Something always goes wrong, but people looking around the gardens don’t see that, they say it is just beautiful, says the National Trust’s Jonny Norton

Thursday Feb 24, 2022

Gardening fails are regular, but are rarely noticed by others - and we learn a lot from them, says Jonny Norton of the National Trust's beautiful Mottisfont garden. He also shared his top tips and no-dig lessons on this week's episode.   The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.    đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.    đŸŽ™ïž Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!    ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag   ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag   ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Friday Nov 19, 2021

Cottage garden vs traditional veg beds – which is best?

Friday Nov 19, 2021

Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary are discussing the pros and cons for quaint cottage gardening and good old fashioned veg beds. What's your verdict? đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out! đŸ€© Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag â“• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag â“˜ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Friday Nov 12, 2021

To feed or not to feed you plants – Laura and Ellen discuss this burning question!

Friday Nov 12, 2021

Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary are discussing feeding plants, feeding soil – or not feeding at all! They also hear from some social media followers to get to the bottom of this question – should you feed your plants?  đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out! đŸ€© Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag â“• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag â“˜ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Friday Nov 05, 2021

To chit, or not to chit? Laura and Ellen have their say

Friday Nov 05, 2021

Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary delve into the world of potato growing and discuss their own traditions. They also hear from some listeners to help answer this week’s question – should you chit your spuds? đŸ„• Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out! đŸ€© Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag â“• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag â“˜ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Friday Oct 29, 2021

Do you save or buy seeds? Laura and Ellen discuss this hot topic!

Friday Oct 29, 2021

Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary are taking a look at the benefits of saving seeds and buying seeds this week. They also hear from some listeners to help answer this week’s question – should you save seeds or buy seeds?  đŸ„• Don't miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just ÂŁ6 - that's a saving of ÂŁ11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg - that's p-o-d-g - or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don't miss out! đŸ€© Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media! ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag  ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag  ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

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Here to keep you company when you’re pottering on your allotment or veg patch, The Dirt is the gardening podcast that celebrates our failures as much as our successes! Join famous and passionate home gardeners to hear about their triumphs and disasters, and find out what you should be doing on your plot – and remember, gardening is just trowel and error!

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