Here to keep you company when youâre 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 â and remember, gardening is just trowel and error!
Episodes
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
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! đ± The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit https://www.gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range! đ„ Donât miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt â you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (thatâs a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting âGrow 2â, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 â where youâll also find the full terms and conditions. đïž 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 â Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag â Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
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.  đ„ Donât miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt â you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (thatâs a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting âGrow 2â, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 â where youâll also find the full terms and conditions.  đïž 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 â Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag â Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
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.  đ„ Donât miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt â you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (thatâs a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting âGrow 2â, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 â where youâll also find the full terms and conditions.  đïž 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 â Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag â Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
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.  đ„ Donât miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt â you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (thatâs a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting âGrow 2â, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 â where youâll also find the full terms and conditions.  đïž 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  â Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag  â Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
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.  đ„ Donât miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt â you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (thatâs a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting âGrow 2â, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 â where youâll also find the full terms and conditions.  đïž 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  â Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag  â Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
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.  đ„ Donât miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt â you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just ÂŁ12.99 (thatâs a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting âGrow 2â, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 â where youâll also find the full terms and conditions.  đïž 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  â Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag  â Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcastâs Ellen Mary are discussing the pros and cons for quaint cottage gardening and good old fashioned veg beds. What's your verdict? đ„ 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! đ€© 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
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcastâs Ellen Mary are discussing feeding plants, feeding soil â or not feeding at all! They also hear from some social media followers to get to the bottom of this question â should you feed your plants? đ„ 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! đ€© 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
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcastâs Ellen Mary delve into the world of potato growing and discuss their own traditions. They also hear from some listeners to help answer this weekâs question â should you chit your spuds? đ„ 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! đ€© 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
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcastâs 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 weekâs question â should you save seeds or buy seeds? đ„ 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! đ€© 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