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

An episode of [Home Grown with Martha and Jamie](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1841877084), 12 Feb 2026, 44 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68d3e67d07474c67715785ab/e/698d28d85d2bf63a6d6d15d8/media.mp3

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 elevate both flavour and beauty on the plate, they explore why flowers deserve a central place in productive spaces. They discuss flowering vegetables and what bolting really means, share fascinating pollination facts, and unpack how attracting insects isn’t just good for biodiversity, it also increases our yields. Expect practical growing tips, fascinating facts, and plenty of encouragement to let your add more blooms to your patch. If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Dahlia Bishop’s Children https://shegrowsveg.com/product/dahlia-bishops-children/?srsltid=AfmBOoorvxUtdcaiseqRdQA1sUhc9chWhxLwOaqr1EYb1WeaJzBnsBM4 Nasturtium Purple Emperor https://shegrowsveg.com/product/nasturtium-purple-emperor/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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