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The Veg Grower Podcast
Episode 676 covers autumn garlic planting, 6 a.m. seed sowing, greenhouse cleaning, rainwater storage and an apple and courgette loaf.
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Episode 676: Autumn Planting and Preparing for Next Season

In episode 676, the focus is on looking ahead to the next growing season through essential autumn tasks. The small

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A moist autumn apple and courgette loaf lightly spiced and perfect for using windfall apples and late-season courgettes. Easy, seasonal and ideal for September.
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Rustic Apple & Courgette Autumn Loaf

This is a brilliant way to use apples and the last of your courgettes. It’s moist, lightly spiced, not too

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Richard visits Audley End for the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, exploring Victorian walled gardens, Lucy Chamberlain’s Make a Metre Matter.
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Episode 675-Autumn Inspiration at Audley End: Walled Gardens, Wildlife Ideas & Seasonal Growing Motivation

This week Richard takes us out of the kitchen garden and allotment and over to Audley End House in Essex

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A comforting aubergine and tomato gratin topped with crispy potatoes. A simple, seasonal bake using late‑summer harvests from the allotment.
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Roasted Aubergine & Tomato Gratin with Crispy Potato Topping

By mid‑September, the allotment feels like it’s exhaling. The rush of summer harvests slows, the air smells earthy again, and

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September gardening ideas from the Veg Grower Podcast, including sowing, planting winter crops, green manures, a recipe and a bee update.
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Episode 674: The Growing Season Isn’t Over Yet!

After what has been a really difficult summer for growing, things are finally starting to feel like they are turning

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