The Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine

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The Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazineinactive

Publisher |: DC Thomson

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Games & Hobbies,; Gardening,; Interview

Categories Via RSS |: Health & Fitness,; Home & Garden,; Leisure,; Nutrition

The fruit and veg gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine that celebrates the failures on your allotment as much as the successes!

Country Of Origin |: United Kingdom
Produced In |: Colchester, England
Premiere Date |: 2019-11-26
Related Hashtags |: #gardening,; #growwithgyo,; #GrowWithGYO,; #growyourown,; #SowforSpring
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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91 Available Episodes (91 Total) / Average duration: 00:39:06

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

91 Available Episodes (91 Total)Average duration: 00:39:06

Dec 16, 2022

00:39:32

In this bonus episode of The Dirt, the GYO team talk favourite veg for the Christmas table, ideal gardening gifts and reflections on the 2022 season. With a ridiculous party game and cracker jokes, it's packed full of cheer that will certainly get you into the festive spirit. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruitandveg.co.uk /gyo52 or call 0800 904 7000 and quote gyo52. Don’t miss out!

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Dec 02, 2022

00:39:41

This week, we're joined by Mark Dwelly, head gardener at Audley Stanbridge Earls. Mark explains how he landed his fulfilling career, as well as some handy time and money saving hacks that you could put to use on your own plot. Plus, the GYO team talk gardening trends for 2023, motivators for getting outside in the cold and rising orchid prices.

🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruitandveg.co.uk/gyo52 or call 0800 904 7000 and quote gyo52. Don’t miss out!

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Nov 25, 2022

00:44:38

This week, the team is joined by senior horticulturist and tutor for The Therapy Garden, Hannah Bates. Hannah discusses the mindful nature of certain tasks in the garden, as well as how everyone makes their mark on growing spaces.

Plus, the team discusses beautiful vegetables, tomato whispering and the surge in wonky veg, as well as the top jobs on the plot for the week!

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Nov 18, 2022

01:01:40

On this episode of The Dirt, we're chatting to Kevin Hancock, founder of the Gardener's Beehive. Kevin tells us all about his Eco-Beehive invention and why gardeners all over the country love it. He also shares fascinating information about honeybees and how we can help boost colonies.

Plus, the team reflect on autumn highlights and their best harvests of the year.

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Nov 11, 2022

00:42:22

This week, we're joined by multi-award-winning garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson. Polly explains her fascinating career change to garden design, as well as some hilarious growing mishaps that have given her the confidence and insight to create stunning outdoor spaces.

Plus, the GYO team talk gardening prescriptions and growing mushrooms at home. It’s packed full of horticultural inspiration!

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Nov 04, 2022

00:54:51

This week on The Dirt, we are joined by the RSPB's wildlife gardening expert, Adrian Thomas, who shows us that gardening for wildlife can take many different forms and can suit your own plot style. He also highlights that you never know what you might attract to your garden , even if it isn't the creature you were aiming for! As well as this, the GYO team talk some more about dream garden finds (dinosaurs, anyone?), and we take a look at the tops jobs on the plot for the weekend.

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Oct 28, 2022

00:51:05

This week, we're joined by food writer, stylist, photographer and kitchen gardener Kathy Slack, who celebrates the rewards of bringing crops from the plot to the plate. With talk of supper clubs, gluts and a pig romance involving pumpkins, it's the perfect listen for the weekend. Plus, the GYO team talk autumn leaves and hidden garden treasures, and we want you to decide: should the team try eating bugs on an upcoming podcast episode? Their culinary fate is in your hands!

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Sep 16, 2022

00:39:39

This week we’re joined by ecological home grower Poppy Okotcha, who tells all about her special relationship with her garden, and her mission to treat this space with the love and respect it deserves.

Plus, the GYO team chat about the mental benefits of gardening, smelly compost and some favourite veg varieties. We've also got the top gardening jobs all ready for the week ahead.

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Sep 02, 2022

00:39:43

This week we’re joined by gardening author and container growing expert, Mark Ridsdill Smith, who tells all about his inner city gardening journey, and how to get great harvests from any space.

Plus, the GYO team chat weather, and smart upcycling hacks. We've also got the pressing gardening jobs all ready for the week ahead.

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Aug 26, 2022

00:42:50

This week we’re joined by television chef, author and gardener Clodagh McKenna, who tells all about her sustainable farming lifestyle, handy slug-repellent hacks, some top preserving tips and much more.

Plus, the GYO team discuss grass cutting goats and some brilliant stories of pets on the plot. We've also got this week’s most pressing gardening jobs ready and waiting.

🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on thedirt@growfruitandveg.co.uk, or say hello on social media!

ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag

ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag

ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag

Dec 16 | 00:39:32

The Dirt Christmas Special!

Dec 02 | 00:39:41

The whole point of gardening is to experiment and learn from your mistakes, says Mark Dwelly

Nov 25 | 00:44:38

There’s something about that feeling of being cocooned in the polytunnel, says Hannah Bates

Nov 18 | 01:01:40

Instead of a beekeeper, I’m a bee host, says Kevin Hancock, founder of the Gardener’s Beehive

Nov 11 | 00:42:22

It’s my dirty little secret that I’m not very good at seed sowing, says Pollyanna Wilkinson

Nov 04 | 00:54:51

The garden has so many faces, and you can love them all, says the RSPB’s Adrian Thomas

Oct 28 | 00:51:05

Anyone who can grow a cauliflower deserves a medal, says Kathy Slack

Sep 16 | 00:39:39

The way I garden is rooted in letting go of control, says Poppy Okotcha

Sep 02 | 00:39:43

Gardening cuts across all ages and cultures, says Mark Ridsdill Smith

Aug 26 | 00:42:50

On the farm we’ve achieved the full sustainable cycle, says chef Clodagh McKenna

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