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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]