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Mon, 25 May 2026 21:12:12 +0100

Episode 659: Battling the Heatwave & Finding a Rustic Vision for the Kitchen Garden This week’s bank holiday brought record‑breaking heat, and like many gardeners, I’ve spent most of my time simply trying to keep plants alive […]

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Sun, 24 May 2026 21:47:49 +0100

A Hot Bank Holiday Weekend in the Garden It’s been a very warm bank holiday weekend and the watering can has barely left my hand. The plants have needed constant attention — and so hav […]

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Sun, 24 May 2026 16:02:27 +0100

Recipe of the Week: One‑Pan New Potatoes with Garden Greens & Herb Oil Late May is that magical moment when the first new potatoes are ready to lift — small, thin‑skinned, earthy, and nothing like the sup […]

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Fri, 22 May 2026 08:35:15 +0100

Hot Bank Holiday Weekend Ahead – Time for Watering, Planting & Bees Hello and welcome to this week’s Supporters Club update — arriving on a Friday morning rather than our usual Thursday night slot. I was inv […]

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Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:02 +0100

Episode 658: The Week the Weather Turned… and I Finally Got My Bees This week’s episode of The Veg Grower Podcast is a real mix of surprises, setbacks, and exciting new beginnings. From unexpected frost damage o […]

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Sun, 17 May 2026 20:30:26 +0100

A Quick Sunday Night Check‑In: Bees, Beans & Busy Days It’s a slightly earlier-than-usual update from me this week as I’m recording ahead — I’m off to Chelsea shortly, so everything here is a bit o […]

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Sun, 17 May 2026 09:01:02 +0100

Recipe of the Week: Creamy Spring Onion & Potato Soup A simple, comforting bowl that makes the most of early‑season spring onions Spring onions are one of the first reliable harvests of the y […]

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Thu, 14 May 2026 21:13:42 +0100

A Weather‑Beaten Week, Big Weekend Plans & Sowing Sweetcorn This week’s supporters‑only podcast is now live, and what a week it has been. The weather has thrown everything at us — sunshine, cold winds […]

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Mon, 11 May 2026 21:42:43 +0100

Episode 657: Sowing Winter Cabbage, Tackling Allotment Overwhelm & Our April Book Review This week has been one of those classic early‑May weeks where everything seems to need doing at once. I’ve been sowing our Seed of the Mon […]

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Sun, 10 May 2026 19:54:34 +0100

Rain, Cucumbers & Beekeeping Progress It’s been a welcome change here at HQ with some much‑needed rain at last. The garden has perked up, the soil has softened, and it’s been the p […]

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Sun, 10 May 2026 18:55:07 +0100

Recipe of the Week: Broad Bean Smash A vibrant early‑summer spread that celebrates the first fresh harvests of the season There’s something special about broad beans at this tim […]

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Thu, 07 May 2026 21:54:52 +0100

The weekend draws near This week’s Thursday Night Supporters Club Podcast is all about preparing for a warm, productive weekend on the allotment and in the g […]

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Mon, 04 May 2026 20:17:07 +0100

Bank Holiday Monday Chat well it has been another fantastic abnk holiday weekend packed full with gardening. Lots of plants ahve been planted out in the kitchen […]

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Mon, 04 May 2026 20:09:11 +0100

Episode 656: Highlights From the Gardener’s World Spring FairThis week has been a little different here at the Veg Grower Podcast. While the allotment and kitchen garden have mostly seen me planting out […]

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Mon, 04 May 2026 19:50:40 +0100

Spring Garden Quiche with Asparagus & Herb CreamThere’s something about the first proper outdoor show of the year that makes food taste better. Maybe it’s the excitement, maybe it’s the fresh […]

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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:17:11 +0100

Thursday Night Supporters Club Podcast – Bank Holiday Gardening & Big Bee News Welcome to this week’s Thursday Night Supporters Club Podcast preview. With the bank holiday weekend just ahead, this episode is full of s […]

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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:31 +0100

Episode 655: Planting Early, Protecting Brassicas & My First Real Beekeeping Experience We’re at the end of April and everything suddenly feels early this year. Warm days, fast growth, and that sense that the season has properly k […]

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:41:03 +0100

Sowing coriander and preparing for rain As another weekend draws to a close, its time to reflect on what a great weekend it has been, plenty of sun and warmth. The only downside is […]

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:34:52 +0100

Spring Pea & Mint Soup — Recipe of the Week A Week on the Plot Late April always feels like the garden finally exhales. The mornings are still cool enough for a jumper, but by midday […]

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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:55:56 +0100

A Friday Morning Catch‑Up — 24th April Hello and welcome to this week’s Supporters Club update — arriving on a Friday morning rather than our usual Thursday night slot. Yesterday was […]

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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:28:30 +0100

Episode 654: What’s Really Growing This Week — And How Do You Label It All?This week on the Veg Grower Podcast, Richard takes us through that wonderful mid‑April moment when everything suddenly bursts into life. The a […]

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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:01:34 +0100

Sunday Night Supporters Club Update – Turnips, Tasks & Daydreams I hope you’ve all had a great weekend. Mine has been busy, productive, and if I’m honest, a little exhausting. Both the allotment and the kit […]

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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:18 +0100

Thursday Night Supporters Club Podcast – Mid‑April Gardening Plans & Butternut Squash Sowing This week’s Thursday Night Supporters Club Podcast is all about gearing up for a warm, productive April weekend in the garden and on the a […]

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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:45:57 +0100

Episode 653 — Seedlings, Straw Bales & the Aphid Battle Begins This week’s episode takes us from a sun‑soaked kitchen garden to a windswept allotment and finally into the potting shed, where a familiar spr […]

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:26:50 +0100

Sunday sowing peas Its a Sunday night supporters podcast and after a very busy weekend getting the to do list ticked off I feel rather pleasedw ith myself. In […]

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:39:52 +0100

Early Rhubarb & Ginger Crumble Bars There’s something about April rhubarb that feels like a reward for getting through winter. Those bright pink stems push up through the soil l […]

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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:19:23 +0100

A Short Week, a Busy Weekend Ahead: What I’m Growing and Doing As we head toward the weekend, I’ve been planning out the next few days in the garden and on the allotment. Even though it’s been a short wee […]

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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:21:19 +0100

Episode 652 Easter Gardening, Potato Planting & Tackling the Hunger Gap This Easter weekend has been a rare treat. Four full days in the garden, decent weather, and plenty of progress across both the allotment and […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:54:38 +0100

Easter Weekend Update This week’s Supporters Club podcast is now live. It’s been a lovely Easter weekend here, and I’ve spent most of it in the kitchen garden tidyi […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:01:03 +0100

Easter Roast Veg Hash with Herby Eggs Easter weekend always seems to arrive with that mix of celebration and gentle pottering. There’s usually a roast dinner somewhere in the p […]

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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:38:43 +0100

Episode 651: Pea Planting, Beetroot Basics & A Year on the Waterway – Early Spring in the Garden This Week in the Kitchen Garden Richard opens this week’s episode by describing that classic early‑spring rush — the moment when the light […]

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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:25:44 +0100

Sunday Night Round Up well the weekend is drawing to a close and we lost an hour, thankfully next weekend we get a long weekend so thats something to look forward […]

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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:17:46 +0100

Recipe of the Week: One‑Pan Spring Greens & New Potato Hash with a Fried Egg There’s a moment every spring when the kitchen and the garden seem to meet in the middle. The days are still cool enough to want something w […]

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:37:43 +0000

Thursday Night Supporters Club Podcast – Website Upgrades, Carrot Sowing & Weekend Plans This week’s supporters‑only podcast arrives at the end of another fast‑moving month. The days are lengthening, the garden is waking up, and e […]

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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:26:06 +0000

Episode 650: Spring Sunshine, Potato Planting & A Buzzing Start to Beekeeping SeasonSpring has finally arrived on the south coast, and with it comes that unmistakable lift in energy across the allotment and kitchen garden. This […]

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Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:09:51 +0000

A Sunny Weekend of Progress: Potatoes Planted, Sheds Powered, and Spinach Sown A Weekend That Felt Like Spring This weekend has been a gift. Sunshine, mild temperatures, and the sort of weather that makes you want to be […]

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Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:06:34 +0000

Cheesy Leeks: A Simple, Comforting Side Dish from the AllotmentA Harvest‑Led Supper Last night’s dinner was one of those meals that comes together simply because the allotment said so. I pulled a goo […]

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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:45:43 +0000

A Bright Weekend Ahead: Spring Tidying, Tomatoes, and Allotment Plans This week’s update comes to you on a Friday morning rather than the usual Thursday night. I’ve been cycling into work — nine miles each way — […]

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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:10:30 +0000

Episode 649- Early Carrots, Soil Care, and the Power of Wool Pellets — This Week on the Veg Grower Podcast Spring is finally starting to show itself in Richard’s garden this week, with early sowings going into the ground, the greenhouse warming up, a […]

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Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:02:58 +0000

Sunday sowings of spring onions Well the weekend is coming to a close and I feel guilty for spending the dat away from the gardening, should I feel guilty? I dont think […]

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Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:34:21 +0000

Recipe of the Week: Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Lemon Butter Orzo There’s a moment every March when the garden finally gives you colour again. After months of browns and greys, the purple sprouting broccoli s […]

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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:46:35 +0000

Winds picked up so i plan to sow lots Well here in Littlehampton the weather has really picked up tonight. I can hear the wind howl down my chimney as I record tonights […]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:58:02 +0000

Growing Guide: How to Grow Thyme from Seed Thyme is one of those herbs that quietly earns its place in every kitchen garden. It’s hardy, aromatic, drought‑tolerant and incredibly use […]

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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:46:24 +0000

Episode 648: A Big Tree Down, Compost Going Out and My Top Tips for Successful Seed Germination This week’s episode has been a satisfying mix of big winter jobs finally completed, steady progress in both the kitchen garden and the a […]

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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:43:58 +0000

Warm Salad of Chargrilled Spring Vegetables with Feta, Mint & Chilli By Scott — Seasonal Kitchen Series Spring is finally in the air, and that means fresh, vibrant vegetables are at their very best. This w […]

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Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:29:55 +0000

Sunday Night Supporters Club Update — A Busy Weekend, Big News & Lettuce Growing Tips This weekend has been one of those wonderfully productive ones that seem to disappear in a blink. I finally tackled a long‑standing job: c […]

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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:03:47 +0000

A Busy Weekend Ahead in the Garden and Allotment This Week’s Weather It’s been a lovely week here with bright, mild weather — and the good news is that it looks set to continue into the w […]

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Seed of the Month: Cauliflowers — From Seed to Superb Harvests Why Cauliflowers Make a Great Seed of the Month Cauliflowers are one of the most rewarding brassicas to grow, offering a sense of […]

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:27:58 +0000

Episode 647: March Begins: Soil Warming, Cauliflowers & No‑Dig Gardening March has arrived and the soil is finally starting to warm up. This week on the podcast In this week’s episode of The Veg Grower P […]

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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:37:23 +0000

Sunday Night Podcast – 1st March 2025 Welcome to this week’s Supporters Club Sunday Night Podcast. March has arrived, the weather already feels a little kinder, and the gardening s […]