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Kitchen Garden is Britain’s best guide to on how to grow your own food. It offers down-to-earth advice from the finest minds in gardening to make sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot. There are tips on how to grow your own wide range of fruit and vegetable crops and how to control troublesome pests plus what to do on your plot each month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The art of Kitchen Gardening is to be found in spontaneity, as well as practicality. In this Australian podcast you will grasp the beating heart of a Kitchen Garden; the full circle of vegetable gardening and the value of absolute seasonality. Join Mickey Robertson in her beautiful Kitchen Garden at Glenmore House, located an hour west of Sydney’s CBD. An interior designer turned gardener and cook, Mickey’s delight in her garden shines through every episode. Produced by Leonie Marsh and Soun ...
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Hey Zone 9 gardeners! Did you know that we can harvest year round? In the wild child garden, we harvest beautiful veggies 52 weeks a year. There is no need for cover crops, never a time when we can’t plant something, and there is always room to add beauty. Learn how to grow like a wild child in your garden too!
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Squashes are members of the Cucurbita family that includes marrows, courgettes, cucumbers and melons. And like their fellow cousins, squashes are tender annuals. The winter squash can be stored for use over the winter months, making them a valuable and tasty addition to the winter table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Welcome back! In this episode we are talking about something I am completely obsessed with!! Decorating the garden. I am always on the hunt for ways to make my garden more inviting, more exciting, and more beautiful. Turns out it is easier than you think! I am going to walk with you through the steps of a garden makeover, and I hope you are just as…
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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens podcast, we are making room for fruit. Most fruit is planted in fall, so let's make room for fruit in our backyards. In this episode, we will dig into planting fruits in pots, taking advantage of unsuspecting places of our yards, and choosing the right varieties for whatever fruits we want to grow! …
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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens podcast, we are digging into the stars of the cool season show….the cold hardy annuals. These are must plants, and today we will walk through what a cold hardy actually is, when we should plant them, why we should plant them, and my favorites to grow!! And as always if this episode was helpful to yo…
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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are among Britain's most iconic. But did you know they also include a thriving vegetable garden? Kitchen garden editor Steve Ott takes a tour with kitchen gardener Olivia Steed Munden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we are chatting about why you can spot a wild child garden a mile away. Let's talk about what makes a wild child garden different because there is certainly something special about growing one. When I first started gardening I didn't know this, and I overworked and over fed and over sprayed my garden. And the more I did that, the mo…
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Have you ever wondered how some gardens just seem to have the special sauce? They make you feel all kinds of ways and give you all the cozies! How do gardeners do that? It has been said that you can spot a wild child garden a mile away, and in this episode I asked a few of the wild child "heirlooms" to join me to share all their secrets. Turns out …
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Sweet peppers and chili peppers have increased in popularity over recent years, and the seed catalogs are full of interesting varieties ranging from mild to very hot fruits that suit all tastes. Martin Fish gives his expert advice on growing these yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode we are learning how to grow root vegetables. This instruction may not be what you are expecting though. Think less of step by step directions and more about a few simple principles that you need to remember to get the most out of your season. Root vegetables are so fun when you know how to grow them. Don't miss out on them this seas…
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In this episode I hope to give you the confidence to break out of your garden comfort zone and get out of the same ole same ole so that you can step into a new season with excitement. Whether you just try something new, put away the tiller, or implement more organic gardening practices, I promise you that if you just try some new things you may jus…
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In this episode we are taking a stroll down memory lane. I am sharing my biggest garden regrets with you. There are so many, but they all fall under these three categories, so today, we are digging in. I hope that this episode helps keep you from making the same ones I have made, and I hope it inspires you to grow a garden you love. Remember to lea…
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In this episode we are digging into seed sowing with the moon!! This is a must listen!! Even if you have been sowing seeds directly into your garden for years, this episode may just teach you a thing or two. Learning how to plan your seed sowing around the moon phases to get better germination rates, bigger veggies, and better harvests is what this…
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On this episode, we are storm prepping for Hurricane Francine!! I hope you are encouraged from this episode and are inspired to get the garden squared away and then to just hunker down with your family and cook a good pot of gumbo. We want to be prepared for whatever may come, but we want to also remember the bigger picture here. I hope this episod…
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On this episode, we are looking at how a cool season garden is different from the typical warm season gardens we are all accustomed to growing. We plant it differently, we grow it differently, and while the cool season garden is my very favorite for so many reasons, the number one has to be that it grows itself. This is by far, hands down, the best…
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This is a good one!! On this episode, I want you to give yourself some grace and be ok with the normal feeling of being so over your summer garden. This is NORMAL. It is hot, and we are just over the tomatoes. But there is so much more to grow!! In zone 9, we will grow year round and our gardens just need a little bit from us to get back going agai…
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Hey friend! On this episode, we are digging into three ways to get the most out of your garden this season. Now I know what you’re thinking, it’s 100° outside, it hasn’t rained in weeks, and everything is dying. I get it...same here! But that doesn’t mean that we should just throw in the towel for the year. There is so much left to grow, and in thi…
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In this podcast KG editor Steve Ott chats to inspirational community gardener Becky Rolfe. With the help of willing volunteers, Becky has helped to create two community plots on the site in her local Norfolk village, providing prospective plot holders with the chance to gain confidence and hone their skills before taking on a patch of their own. Sh…
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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast I am inviting you to join me for a chat I did on Facebook where I shared five ways to beat the heat this summer in our gardens. If you are tired of sweating, tired of fighting the bugs, tired of watering, you may need to make some adjustments. That doesn't sound like much fun at all!! I ha…
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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast I am sharing my decision to skip out on fall tomatoes, and why! Fall tomatoes are not part of my garden goals for fall, and here in July, my mind has already moved on from tomatoes. While fall tomatoes have a place in some fall gardens, there is only one tomato that has a place in mine!! A…
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KG editor Steve Ott chats to organic gardening expert and regular contributor to KG Stephanie Hafferty about RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. What were the themes and highlights and what ideas will Stephanie be taking home to her own plot in beautiful Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast we are digging in to your garden why. Whether you have been gardening 50 years or 15 minutes, a garden why is so important, and so overlooked. We don't talk about this, but without a "garden why" you are just going to do what everyone else is doing, and that will satisfy you. So determine …
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In this episode I am joined by Kathleen Pourciau of This Thyme Gardens, a local garden design and installation company here in Baton Rouge. Kathleen is a Wild Child Garden Club member and a dear friend, and she is known for her garden gatherings. Whether she is hosting a meal at her roadside find garden table (complete with a tree growing through i…
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In this podcast KG editor Steve Ott chats to Tayshan Hayden-Smith who many of you will know as a TV presenter on BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect and Hampton Court Flower Show coverage. He is also a pro footballer, award-winning Chelsea Flower Show designer, green activist and founder of The Grow2Know Project and now with the release of his new book …
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The KG team of Steve, Emma and Tony gather to chat about the top tasks on the plot this month, to compare notes on what they have been up to in recent weeks and to talk about some of the latest gardening stories to hit the news – as well as the weather of course! For more information check out the latest issue in the shops now. Hosted on Acast. See…
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KG editor Steve Ott chats to Milly Fyfe who (in no particular order) is a keen gardener, garden writer, farmer, Mum of two, home cook, food campaigner, award-winning digital marketing expert, Instagrammer and blogger as well as the owner of website www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com (well-worth a visit for the delicious recipes alone!) Milly talks a…
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In this episode, we are talking tomatoes! have alot to say about tomatoes, as you can imagine. And today, we are getting right to it!! My favorite varieties, how I like to grow them, and some tricks I have learned along the way, it is all here! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grow tomatoes like you have never imagined with my class The Tomato Grow…
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In this episode, we are digging in to growing corn. Yes, you can grow corn in raised beds. Yes, you can grow corn in zone 9. Yes, you can grow corn right now. And not only can you grow it. In this episode I am going to tell you why you should. Corn is magical, it is so easy to grow, and it can be grown in raised beds or containers!! YES!! In this e…
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KG editor Steve Ott chats to Susy Bortolot, AKA susybliving on Instagram and YouTube, about her obsession with growing her own, successional sowings and how moon phase gardening can both improve your crops, and your organisational skills in the garden! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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On this episode we are digging in to some of the challenges of growing in our zone 9 climate. I get it, there are definitely challenges, but they should not keep us from growing. In fact. If you have a solution to the challenge, it isn't really even a challenge anymore. That is what we are going to do today! Let's get some solutions to these challe…
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In this episode we are going to ruffle some feathers. Heed the warning. I have made these mistakes myself, and I want to keep you from making them too! DON'T PLANT BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!! Sometimes we don't know what we don't know. This is the case with these mistakes. Most of us are making them unknowingly. Today I am sharing some sim…
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When you rush to the nursery at first sign of tomatoes on the tables, you are setting yourself up for a season of disappointment. I know this because this is exactly what I did for years, and what most gardeners do too, which is why most gardeners are frustrated at the end of every season. Learn the wild child companion planting method and transfor…
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KG readers will know Martin from his regular contributions to the magazine. A trained horticulturist, ex-nurseryman and head gardener, Martin now concentrates on his work as a writer and on giving talks at many major shows around the country where he works with wife Jill – Martin giving the gardening advice and Jill putting together delicious recip…
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Think potatoes are a veggie you can skip growing this season? Think again! You will be missing such a rewarding growing experience, and I don't want that to happen! Today, I will give you a couple of reasons why I think that growing potatoes is definitely worth it. I think you will agree! In this episode, we are talking through some of the biggest …
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It is time to dream of spring, and if you don't know what that means, don't worry, I will tell you all the details inside this episode. When we dream of spring, we take the time to ask ourselves what did we love about our gardens last year, what did we learn from our gardens last year, and what are we looking forward to this year. There is so much …
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In this episode we are talking about spring. Yes, I know we are dealing with some really wintry weather right now, yes I know you still have cabbage you are trying to get to the table, and yes, I know you have not even given one though to a spring garden. I get it. But I want you to change the way you view your garden. And, I want to change the way…
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Jobs for January with the Kitchen Garden team The KG team discuss what they are doing in the garden this month including sowing chillies and aubergines, keeping the snow from your fruit cage, forcing rhubarb and 101 uses for a hot water bottle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast, I am sharing my own personal reasons for starting seeds, and they may not be what you think. This isn't your grandma's garden after all, so in the wild child garden we like to break the rules and buck the system, and there is no place better to do that than in seed starting! Join me in my…
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Welcome to Season 4 of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast!! I can't wait to dig in to more garden goodness this season! Today we are a few days away from a new year, but in the garden, the new year starts NOW!! If you are anything like me, you have a nice stack of seed catalogs and plenty of packets in your cart. Before you click "buy now" le…
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Have you heard of the Dirty Dozen List? It's one of the biggest reasons I recommend growing fruit in your own backyard! Learn more about making space in your backyard garden for fruit so you and your family can live life in season. You'll learn more about fruit in this episode than you ever thought you would! Don't forget your FREEBIE 5 Favorite Wa…
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Whether the gardener on your list is just starting out or well-seasoned, I've got the perfect gift recommendations! Looking for creative ways to use your garden's harvest this holiday season? I've got gift ideas that will make your neighbors, friends and family feel warm and bright. After all, what's more thoughtful than a homegrown, handpicked gif…
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There's just something about plucking ripe, red strawberries from your own garden that warms your heart and tickles your taste buds! Strawberries aren't just a fruit, they're the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your little ones, or anyone who's a kid at heart! Join me as I share my tried-and-true tips for growing delicious s…
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As heard first on Porch & Parish The Podcast! Last week, I sat down with Mike Gennaro, publisher of Porch & Parish, Zachary's Community Magazine for a podcast all about Winter gardening! I cover common questions about gardening in the Winter, like what's the difference between a frost versus a freeze, what to dig up and what to plant in the Fall an…
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The KG team take a break from the rain to chat through some of the jobs they’ll be doing in November as well as discussing some of the highs and lows of the season so far – including some mixed reactions to some of the tomato varieties they’ve been trying this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Do you know the difference between a frost and a freeze? Winter is coming, so let's dig in to frosts and freezes! If it were slowly getting colder each day, frosts and freezes would be no big deal. The problem is we grow gardens in Zone 9, and that means the temperature can drop or fluctuate by 60 degrees in just 24 hours. That is something our sum…
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The beautiful Barnsdale Gardens near Oakham in Rutland has been peat-free for more than 30 years after its founder TV gardener Geoff Hamilton, always ahead of his time, started to experiment with peat-free composts. His son and owner of Barnsdale, Nick Hamilton, carries on his work today and with peat-based composts about to be phased out, who bett…
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I have to tell you about some of the easiest, set it and forget it, most bang for the buck veggies that you will ever grow today!! I want you to carve out some space for these guys because you will be blown away by their flavor, their beauty all winter, and their lack of needing just about anything from you. That is my kind of cold weather veggie! …
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In this episode, we dig in to one of Kellye's most requested talks. The health benefits of a garden. You will be blown away to see how much a garden really gives....not even counting the vegetables. It is amazing. This one is a good one, so let's dig in. Join us in "Building A Winter Apothecary" where we will get ready for cold and flu season toget…
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You probably have those special traditions that remind you of childhood or of loved ones and times gone by. Did you know that the garden has her own traditions too? Today I want to share some cool weather garden traditions that you may have never realized but that you definitely want to know about for your garden this season. From the first cold sn…
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You have probably seen or heard the buzz around cover crops if you have ever gardened through a cold season. Every year as the leaves begin to fall you can find farmers and even home gardeners breaking out the clover, rye, and buckwheat seeds. So what is a cover crop? Why do so many people plant them? And should you start acquiring seed for plantin…
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In this episode, I share my views on the food crisis in America. With prices at the grocery store sky rocketing, genetically modified ingredients ever increasing, and new concerns coming up every day, we definitely have one. It is hard to believe that in a time of modern day conveniences we must struggle with food scarcity, but it's true. I read an…
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