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Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

Home Grown Productions

55 episodes

Something exciting is sprouting! Home Grown is the brand-new gardening podcast for anyone who loves growing their own food, from balcony pots to full allotments. Hosted by two of the UK’s brightest horticultural voices, it brings practical tips, seasonal advice, and plenty of inspiration straight to your ears.

More about the show

Jamie Walton, better known as Nettles & Petals, has built a huge following for his eco-friendly gardening style and passion for sustainability. He’s joined by Martha Swales of Marf’s Kitchen Garden, whose urban garden projects and veg-packed recipes show how much you can grow in even the smallest spaces.

Alongside their own stories and advice, each month Jamie and Martha welcome a range of special guests to share their unique experiences of working with the soil, sowing seeds, and living seasonally.

Whether you want to learn how to start a vegetable patch, discover what to plant each season, or simply enjoy lively conversations about the ups and downs of gardening life, Home Grown is the podcast that helps you grow more and grow better.

New Episodes every Thursday

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  1. S1 Ep 54: All about the Alliums: Planting, Pests and Perennial Onions

    · 59 min · S1 E54

    In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie explore the pungent and versatile world of the allium family. From how to best grow familiar alliums such as onions, garlic and leeks, to perennial onions that can provide…

  2. S1 Ep 53: Trees and Why They Matter: with Charity Wakefield and Danny Clarke

    · 54 min · S1 E53

    It this weeks episode Martha and Jamie are joined by two very special guests, actor Charity Wakefield and garden designer Danny Clarke, both ambassadors for the woodland trust, to explore our connection with trees, why…

  3. S1 Ep 52: Why Soft Fruit is The Ultimate Grow Your Own Category!

    · 58 min · S1 E52

    In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie share the value of planting soft fruit, and why it earns its place in a garden of any size! They discuss rooting strawberry runners, growing fruit in hanging baskets and gutters,…

  4. S1 Ep 51: October in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E51

    October is a month of change, but there is still plenty to sow, grow and harvest in the garden. In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie discuss what to plant this month, from garlic and field beans to winter leaves and…

  5. S1 Ep 50: Spring Bulbs: Tulips, Dandelions, Bulb Lasagnas & Special Announcements!

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E50

    In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie discuss everything spring bulbs, as well as having two exclusive announcements! A new round of Sow, Grow, Compost makes them choose between daffodils, tulips and alliums. Jamie…

  6. S1 Ep 49: Seed Saving at Home: How to, History, Hybrids and Why it Matters!

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E49

    In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie discuss how saving seed can be simple, satisfying and useful in gardens of every size. They give a practical introduction to saving seeds from many of the plants likely already…

  7. S1 Ep 48: How to Make Better Compost: with Michael Kennard

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E48

    In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie are joined by soil and compost expert Michael Kennard of Compost Club to explore all things compost and soil health. Michael explains why microbes matter, what good compost should…

  8. S1 Ep 47: Don't Miss the Second Spring: Early Autumn is not the end of the growing year!

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E47

    In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie ensure that you do not miss the second spring! the early-autumn window for sowing crops that can feed you through winter and into next year. From winter radish, cold hardy…

  9. S1 Ep 46: September in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E46

    In this week episode Martha and Jamie discuss what to sow, grow and do in the garden in this month of transitions. Martha investigates a mysterious tomato problem with a microscope, they explain why spiders suddenly…

  10. S1 Ep 45: Plot to Plate Recipes: Summer Garden Gluts and How to Use Them!

    · 50 min · S1 E45

    In this weeks plot to plate episode, Martha and Jamie share the favourite ways to use August vegetable garden produce while it is at its peak. With recipes such as raw courgetti "bolognese", crisp courgette fritti,…

  11. S1 Ep 44: Edimental Gardening: Plants that Taste as Good as they Look!

    · 58 min · S1 E44

    This week Martha and Jamie explain why you may want to ditch the veg plot, and instead grow an edimental garden. The idea that a garden can be beautiful, productive and useful without separating vegetables from…

  12. S1 Ep 43: Supporting Summer Wildlife in Your Garden: Heat Waves, Ponds, Pollinators and More

    · 53 min · S1 E43

    In this weeks episode, Martha and Jamie explore the practical things gardeners can do to support summer wildlife, particularly in spells of prolonged warm dry weather. From providing food, water and shelter, to…

  13. S1 Ep 42: August in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 58 min · S1 E42

    August is a month of abundance, but it is also a key moment for planning what comes next. In this episode, Martha and Jamie discuss what to sow, grow and do this month, and why we should keep sowing before light levels…

  14. S1 Ep 41: Gardening in a Changing Climate: How to Future-Proof Your Garden

    · 49 min · S1 E41

    Gardening is becoming less predictable. A dry spring can be followed by a summer drought, a late frost can be followed by golf ball sized hail, and plants that once suited the local climate may struggle with new…

  15. S1 Ep 40: Garden Harvest Hacks: More Food, Same Space!

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E40

    A garden can produce far more than the obvious harvest. In this episode, Jamie and Martha look at the plant parts, picking techniques and timing decisions that help growers waste less, save money and keep plants…

  16. S1 Ep 39: The Flower Apothecary: Natural Remedies, Dyes, Balms, Teas & Tinctures

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E39

    Flowers can do far more than look pretty. In this episode, Martha and Jamie explore the garden as a floral apothecary, looking at the ways flowers and useful plants can become balms, teas, tinctures, scents, natural…

  17. S1 Ep 38: July in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E38

    July can feel like the point when sowing stops, but it is one of the most important months for planning autumn, winter and next spring. In this episode, Martha and Jamie share what they will be sowing growing and doing…

  18. S1 Ep 37: Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden with Sarah Grey

    · 54 min · S1 E37

    Cut-flower farmer Sarah Gray of Bloom & Gray joins Martha and Jamie for a practical tour of the cut-flower calendar. From when to start hardy annuals and what to sow now, why flowers should be picked before…

  19. S1 Ep 36: Growing with the Seasons: Solstice, Bolting and Midsummer Magic

    · 54 min · S1 E36

    This week, Martha and Jamie mark midsummer by looking at the garden as a seasonal calendar. They explore the idea of growing using the Wheel of the Year, and explain why changing day length can tell plants when to…

  20. S1 Ep 35: Drought Proof Gardening: Mulch, Containers and Water Saving Tips

    · 58 min · S1 E35

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie share practical ways to drought proof your garden, from mulch, compost and hydrophobic soil, to container watering tips, dense planting advise, drought-tolerant crops and wildlife…

  21. S1 Ep 34: Why Pollination Matters: Biodiversity, Bigger Harvests and Better Blooms!

    · 49 min · S1 E34

    In this Episode Martha and Jamie are talking all about the importance of pollination! from practical ways to improve pollination in your garden, to the strange science behind flowers, bees, hoverflies and even vanilla.…

  22. S1 Ep 33: June in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E33

    June is here, so in this episode Martha and Jamie are talking about what to sow, grow, harvest and notice in the garden this month. From swede, French beans, summer flowers and tomato leaf pesto, to Miriam Margolyes,…

  23. S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E32

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by wildlife educator and urban nature advocate Lira Valencia. They explore why cities are full of incredible wildlife if you know where to look, why pigeons deserve more…

  24. S1 Ep 31: Money Saving Gardening: How to Grow More while Spending Less!

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E31

    With household budgets under increasing pressure: how can we grow more while spending less? In this weeks episode Martha and Jamie share practical ways to make gardening more accessible and sustainable, whilst also…

  25. S1 Ep 30: Grow a Herb Garden: History, Hacks, Herbal Remedies and How to!

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E30

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie break down everything you need to know about the power of herbs. They explain what herbs actually are, how to grow them in different conditions, their go-to herbal tea recipes,…

  26. S1 Ep 29: May in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow, and Do!

    · 54 min · S1 E29

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie break down everything you need to know about gardening in busy month of May. They cover what to sow, what to plant out, why you may want to walk bare foot in the garden before…

  27. S1 Ep 28: What are Heirloom Seeds and Why do they Matter?: With Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill

    · 54 min · S1 E28

    What are heirloom seeds and why do they matter? In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill from She Grows Veg. They explore the wonderful world of heirloom seeds, what makes them…

  28. S1 Ep 27: Get Your Garden Summer Ready: Heat loving Fruit, Veg and Flowers and How to Grow them!

    · 57 min · S1 E27

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie break discuss how to get our gardens summer ready! and how to grow heat loving fruit, veg and flowers successfully in the UK. They explain what tender plants are, how to protect them,…

  29. S1 Ep 26: Plant Once and Harvest for Years: Perennial Vegetables and Why they Matter!

    · 56 min · S1 E26

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie explore the varied and intriguing world of perennial vegetables and why they are one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to grow food. From interesting ways to use classic crops…

  30. S1 Ep 25: April in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow, and Do!

    · 55 min · S1 E25

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie break down everything you need to know about gardening in April. From what to sow, how to grow your own utensils, and how to catch up if you feel behind, to dealing with unpredictable…

  31. S1 Ep 24: Companion Planting for Diverse Gardens: Plants, Partnerships and Productive combinations for any space!

    · 49 min · S1 E24

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie break down companion planting and how different plants support each other within a growing system. From additions to classic combinations such as tomatoes, basil and marigolds, to…

  32. S1 EP 23: From Balcony Gardens to Edible Pond Plants: Growing Food on the 18th Floor, and so much more! with Jason Williams

    · 43 min · S1 E23

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by Jason Williams to explore what’s possible when growing food in small, urban spaces. From his beginnings on a balcony 18 floors up in Manchester to becoming an…

  33. S1 Ep 22: Small Space, Big Harvests: Tips, Plants and Projects for Making the Most of the Space You Have!

    · 53 min · S1 E22

    In this episode Martha and Jamie discuss how to more grow food when space is limited. They share practical strategies for small gardens, balconies, patios and window boxes. Discuss succession planting, vertical…

  34. S1 Ep 21: Incredible Edibles: Crops that You Won’t Find in the Supermarket

    · 48 min · S1 E21

    In this episode, Jamie and Martha discuss unusual crops they’ve grown or discovered, including unusual roots, rare herbs, lesser-known vegetables and some of their favourite unusual varieties of common crops. They…

  35. S1 EP 20: March in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 52 min · S1 E20

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie step into the hopeful energy of March in the garden, that turning point where winter loosens its grip and the growing season begins to stir. They share everything you can sow, grow,…

  36. S1 Ep 19: Pests aren't the Problem: An Ecological Guide to Managing Garden Pests, from Slugs and Aphids, to Rabbits and Deer!

    · 45 min · S1 E19

    In this episode, Jamie and Martha break down the biggest garden pests, why they become a problem, and how to prevent them; including slugs, aphids, spider mites, wireworm, rabbits and deer. They explain why pesticides…

  37. S1 Ep 18: Flowers in the Vegetable Garden: Edible Blooms, Pest Protection, Pollination and more!

    · 44 min · S1 E18

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie dive into the joyful, hardworking world of flowers in the vegetable garden. 🌸 From multifunctional companion plants that deter pests and boost soil health, to edible blooms that…

  38. S1 EP 17: From Nettles to Truffles: A Guide to Spring Foraging with Fern Freud

    · 43 min · S1 E17

    In this episode, Jamie and Martha are joined by foraging educator Fern Freud of Foraged by Fern, and Nimbus the dog. From wild garlic and nettles to mushrooms and truffles, they discuss how to start safely, common…

  39. S1 Ep 16: February in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    · 55 min · S1 E16

    What should we be doing in the garden in February? In this episode, Martha and Jamie walk through February in the garden. They explain what this month is really for, what seeds are worth starting now, what should wait,…

  40. S1 Ep 15: Chilli Growers Guide: Heat, History, and How to Grow them Successfully

    · 49 min · S1 E15

    In this episode, Jamie and Martha explore everything you need to know about growing chillies and so much more. From when to sow seeds, top tips for success, and how to care for plants indoors or out, to why chillies…

  41. S1 Ep 14: The Power of Plants & Nature's Mental Health Magic

    · 34 min · S1 E14

    Why does being in nature make us feel better? In this episode of Home Grown, Jamie and Martha explore the science behind gardening, mental health, and the power of plants. From dementia prevention and grounding to the…

  42. S1 Ep 13: James Wong

    · 53 min · S1 E13

    This episode sees Martha Swales and Jamie Walton joined by botanist, author and broadcaster James Wong for a wide-ranging conversation about plants, curiosity, and seeing the natural world a little differently. From…

  43. S1 Ep 12: How to have the Perfect Garden by June | A New Years Guide

    · 51 min · S1 E12

    To kickstart Homegrown in 2026, Martha and Jamie discuss the best tips and tricks to starting your garden this January. From choosing the best compost and seeds, to adapting your garden through the changing of the…

  44. S1 Ep11: The Home Grown Christmas Guide

    · 52 min · S1 E11

    It's the Christmas countdown on Home Grown, and Martha and Jamie are here to bring Christmas cheer in the form of practical ways to bring the season into your home... from your garden! Whether it's making holly and ivy…

  45. S1 Ep10: Digging Into December

    · 47 min · S1 E10

    Martha Swales and Jamie Walton settle in for a cosy winter edition of Home Grown, bringing together gardening know-how, seasonal science and the small wonders happening just outside your window at this surprisingly…

  46. S1 Ep9: The Art of Preserving

    · 51 min · S1 E9

    This week on Home Grown, Martha Swales and Jamie Walton explore the art of preserving and what it really means to keep the harvest. From ancient bog butter to shipwrecked pickles and honey that has lasted for thousands…

  47. S1 Ep 8: Plant a Fruit Trees and Other Great Life Choices

    · 48 min · S1 E8

    This week on Home Grown, Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) and Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) dive into the wonderful world of fruit trees. From why winter is the perfect time to plant one, to quirky apple history…

  48. S1 Ep7: Frances Tophill - Rooted in Nature

    · 47 min · S1 E7

    It's an exciting week on Home Grown, Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) and Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) are joined by their very first guest. Gardener, author and TV presenter Frances Tophill. Frances has…

  49. S1 E6: Remember Remember What To Do In November.

    · 48 min · S1 E6

    It’s a cosy November catch-up with Home Grown hosts Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) and Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals). This month, the nights are long, the frosts are biting, and the garden is quietly slipping…

  50. S1 Ep 5: The Terrifying Truth about Halloween Pumpkins

    · 46 min · S1 E5

    Home Grown is getting ghoulish. Martha Swales and Jamie Walton are rolling up their sleeves for a Halloween special packed with creepy curiosities, squash shaped secrets and plenty of pumpkin mischief. Jamie reveals…

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