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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:44:57 +0100

Garlic in the Ground, Mibuna in the Modules and Plans for Next Year Some gardening weekends are packed with dramatic progress. Others are about a few small jobs that quietly set up the months ahead. This weekend […]

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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:12:55 +0100

Thank you SZoe and im so pleased to hear your enjoying the club. Thank you for your support

In reply to - Theveggrowerpodcast wrote a new post Your September weekend garden jobs I hope you’re having a great week. With rainy nights and sunny days forecast, this weekend should offer ideal conditions for getting a few g […]

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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:12:16 +0100

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 sweet, and perfect for that e […]

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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:48:51 +0100

A Full Water Butt and a Full Weekend Gardening List There was a small but satisfying sight outside the house this evening: the water butt was full. After such a dry year, seeing stored rainwater […]

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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:06:16 +0100

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 for the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair — […]

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Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:32:15 +0100

Finding fresh inspiration at the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair Sometimes the best thing we can do for our garden is step away from it for a day. A change of scene can spark ideas, renew our enthusiasm and […]

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Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:49:01 +0100

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 the aub […]

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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:08:18 +0100

Your September weekend garden jobs I hope you’re having a great week. With rainy nights and sunny days forecast, this weekend should offer ideal conditions for getting a few g […]

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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:35:05 +0100

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 a corner. The rain has […]

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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0100

A Productive September Weekend: Filling Gaps and Sowing Cauliflower It has been another busy weekend, but the allotment is finally looking much better after a thorough tidy-up. I’ve planted into some of the e […]

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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:49:51 +0100

Late‑Summer Tomato & Grape Bake with Herby Crouton Topping There’s a point in early September where the plot gives you two things at once: the last flush of outdoor tomatoes and the first ripe grapes. I […]

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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:38:25 +0100

Weekend Allotment Plans and How to Sow Winter Tares September brings that familiar change of pace to the allotment. Summer crops are still coming in, but cooler mornings and shorter evenings make […]

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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0100

Episode 673: The New Growing Season Starts Now There’s a definite change happening in the garden now. Summer might still be hanging on, but I’m already looking ahead to autumn, winter and […]

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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:47:23 +0100

Pan‑Fried Aubergine with Burst Tomatoes & Herby Breadcrumbs Aubergines are one of those crops that feel like a reward for patience. They take their time, they sulk in cool spells, and then suddenly — u […]

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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:55:15 +0100

A Productive Bank Holiday Weekend in the Garden The final weekend of August has been a busy one, with plenty achieved in the garden and at the allotment—and one more bank holiday day still t […]

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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0100

A Rain-Refreshed Bank Holiday Weekend in the Garden The late-August rain has arrived at just the right time. With the summer bank holiday giving us an extra day, I’m planning a practical mix of w […]

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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:22:08 +0100

Episode 672-Rain Returns, Soil Softens & A Fresh Push Toward Winter Crops After one of the driest Julys I can remember, this week finally brought the kind of rain that transforms a garden overnight. Every one of my […]

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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:39:24 +0100

A Pleasant Weekend & How to Sow Chicory Brussels Witloof It’s been a much more enjoyable weekend in the garden, with cooler weather making jobs far easier. I’ve been moving water between butts, imp […]

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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:31:54 +0100

Late‑Summer Herby Potato & Green Bean Bake Late August is prime potato‑lifting time. Whether you’re digging up first earlies that were left a bit too long or pulling out maincrop var […]

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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:14:00 +0100

Making the Most of August Rain: Weekend Jobs and Kohlrabi Sowing After a welcome spell of rain, this weekend is all about storing water, checking the soil and catching up on practical jobs at home and on the […]

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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:39:31 +0100

Episode 671- A Tough Week on the Plot – Pests, Harvests and PotatoesWelcome to this week’s episode of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week we’re taking a look at what’s happening both down on the allotment and i […]

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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100

A Dry Weekend, a Bee Sting and ‘Red Giant’ Mustard It has been another busy weekend at Veg Grower Podcast HQ, although the exceptionally dry weather has shaped almost every job. Following […]

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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:27:28 +0100

Smoky Chard, Sweetcorn & Courgette Hash with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs Mid‑August has brought some of the toughest growing conditions we’ve seen in years. The soil is baked, water beads on the surface instead of […]

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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:12:02 +0100

A Dry August Weekend: Garden Jobs, Potato Harvests and Growing Oregano Exclusive to Veg Grower Podcast Supporters’ Club members The heat and lack of rain continue to shape life in the garden. With the ground s […]

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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:07 +0100

Episode 670- Battling Hydrophobic Soil, Greywater Experiments & Preparing for Autumn Crops This week’s episode comes from the second week of August, following one of the driest Julys on record. The allotment and kitchen garden are b […]

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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:54:10 +0100

A Giant Radish, a Garage Clear-Out and the True Cost of Waste Another hot, dry weekend has meant plenty of watering, some difficult decisions and a welcome harvest of courgettes, tomatoes, potatoes and […]

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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:01:34 +0100

Smoky Charred Sweetcorn & Courgette Salad with Chili Butter Croutons Early August is a cracking time on the plot. The courgettes are still coming, the sweetcorn is just starting to ripen, and the evenings are […]

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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0100

A Busy August Weekend Ahead This week’s exclusive Supporters’ Club episode is all about making the most of an August weekend on the plot and at home. I’m sharing the jobs […]

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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:24:10 +0100

Episode 669: August Spinach, Drought-Smart Gardening and a Gourmet HarvestAugust has arrived, and this week’s episode moves between the kitchen garden, allotment and podding shed. I choose spinach Medania as the s […]

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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:18:54 +0100

Roasted Tomato & Basil Summer PastaEarly August is when the tomatoes finally start to come into their own. Whether they’re from the greenhouse, the patio pots, or the allotment b […]

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Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:22:59 +0100

August on the Plot: Water, Harvests, Bees and Knowing When to Leave Things Alone August has arrived, and with it comes that familiar feeling that everything needs attention at once. Crops are ready to pick, the soil is […]

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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:25:46 +0100

A Busy Weekend Ahead and Rain on the Horizon It’s the 30th of July and as we head towards the weekend, I’m feeling positive. The forecast is finally showing rain next week, so I’m getti […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:29:07 +0100

Episode 668: Allotment Adventures: Drought, Pot Sorting & Bee Updates This week’s episode is all about focus, tidying, and keeping the garden productive during a long dry spell. Richard starts at the allotment, w […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:49:32 +0100

A Tough Little Herb and a Tougher July Thyme, drought, and a weekend of small fixes — this week’s Supporters Club episode has a bit of everything. With July in full swing, the plo […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:15:45 +0100

Baked Courgette and Tomato Gratin A simple summer traybake for using up a glut of courgettes and making the most of sweet, ripe tomatoes. There comes a point in the growing […]

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:12:45 +0100

A Positive Thursday and a Busy Weekend Ahead It’s the 23rd of July and as we head towards the weekend, I’m feeling good and hopeful. The garden is full, the allotment is busy, and even tho […]

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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:39:35 +0100

The Veg Grower Podcast Wins Agricultural Podcast of the Year! There are moments in a creator’s journey that make you stop, breathe, and really take in how far things have come. This week, I had one of t […]

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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:57:11 +0100

Episode 667- Mid‑July in the Garden: Caterpillars, Leeks and Soft Fruit This week on the Veg Grower Podcast, Richard tackles caterpillars on the brassicas, gets his leeks planted at last, enjoys a strong run of […]

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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0100

A Pleasant Weekend & How to Sow Spinach This Week The weather has finally eased, making the garden and allotment much more enjoyable. I’ve been planting leeks, harvesting potatoes, pruning h […]

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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:37:02 +0100

Summer Stir‑Fried Beans with Garlic, Ginger & Sesame Late July is when the beans really start earning their keep. Whether you grow French beans, runner beans, or a mix of both, they come thick and […]

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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:25:04 +0100

A Hot Week and a Tired Thursday It’s been another warm week here, and with no rain on the horizon, the garden is really starting to feel it. I know I mention rain a lot, but i […]

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Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:43:02 +0100

Episode 666: Grapevine Pruning, Potato Problems & A New Vegetable Garden Begins Welcome to Episode 666 of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week Richard has been juggling warm, humid weather, kitchen‑garden pruning, allotment c […]

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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0100

A Hot Weekend & This Week’s Corn Salad Sowing Guide It’s been another scorching weekend here, with early‑morning allotment visits, a trip to the Food Museum in Suffolk, and a few satisfying job […]

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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:54:43 +0100

Recipe of the Week: Warm Summer Cabbage & Garden Herb Pan Fry There’s something lovely about harvesting a cabbage in mid‑July. The heads are tight, crisp, and full of that gentle sweetness you only get fro […]

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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:06:21 +0100

A Hot Week and a Busy Weekend Ahead It’s been another scorching week, and with the weekend set to be even hotter, I’m doing my best to keep things ticking along in both the all […]

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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:10:14 +0100

Episode 665: Fruit Thinning, Thorny Gooseberries & Summer Slaw MagicWelcome to Episode 665 of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week Richard shares a classic mix of summer gardening jobs — fruit thinning, sweetcorn p […]

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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:59:42 +0100

Recipe of the Week: Summer Cabbage & Peanut Slaw with Lime & Chili DressingThere’s something special about harvesting a cabbage in early July. They’re crisp, tight, and full of that fresh‑from‑the‑plot sweetness […]

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Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:33:33 +0100

Hot Weekend & What to Focus on in July It’s been a warm, busy weekend here — a tidy‑up in the kitchen garden, a big gooseberry decision at the allotment, sweetcorn planted, leeks […]

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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:56:31 +0100

Early Mornings and Weekend Plans It’s been one of those weeks where I’ve been waking up far too early, which does mean I’m out in the garden before work — but I’m definitel […]

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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:25:49 +0100

Episode 664: Heatwave Gardening – Early Mornings, Water Wisdom & Edible Ponds Welcome to Episode 664 of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week has been shaped by one thing: heat. With temperatures soaring and humidity making […]