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Richard Chivers and Becky Searle
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Welcome to the world of growing food! Richard Chivers and Becky Searle take you on a trip through the fascinating world of organic gardening delivering seasonal advice, fascinating science and stories from their own gardens.

  1. 08-07-2022

    Basics of Ecology

    Today we take a step out of the garden and into the classroom with a little lesson in Ecology. We discuss some aspects that are important for gardening and just plain interesting! The books we spoke about today were: Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows Song of the Dodo by David Quammen Silent Spring by Rachel Carson Silent Earth by Dave Goulson Wilding by Isabella Tree

    47 min.

  2. 04-06-2022

    Gardening Journeys with Liz Zorab

    Richard and Becky chat to the fabulously inspiring Liz Zorab of Byther Farm. Liz tells us about her journey from bed bound to small holding and YouTube star! Check out Liz's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0Ha5QljsCV5UqIkobBrcQ And Her Book Grounded: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grounded-Gardeners-Journey-Abundance-Self-Sufficiency/dp/1856233022

    45 min.

  3. 21-05-2022

    Tomato Chat!

    This week, we're going lighthearted with a simple chat about tomatoes. We discuss our favourite varieties, when we sowed, when they flower, problems we can get with them and a few unusual solutions to these problems!

    45 min.

  4. 07-05-2022

    Gardening and Climate Change, with Professor Dave Goulson

    This week, Richard and Becky are joined by Professor Dave Goulson, author of the best-selling book Silent Earth, along with Bee Quest, The Garden Jungle, A Buzz in the Meadow, A Sting in the Tale, Gardening for Bumblebees and more. We discuss what the changing climate could mean for us as gardeners and our insect fauna. We also discuss what we can do from our own patches to help fight against climate change.

    42 min.

  5. 23-04-2022

    No Dig Gardening with Stephanie Hafferty

    Richard and Becky catch up with author and no dig gardener, Stephanie Hafferty to talk about  no dig gardening and gardening holistically for a healthier, greener garden. You can find more information about Stephanie and links to her books at www.nodighome.com

    46 min.

  6. 09-04-2022

    New Growers Guide, Part Two

    In this Episode Becky and Richard discus the next steps to getting your growing space up and running, including the pros and cons of raised beds, filling spaces with perennials and more.

    54 min.

  7. 25-03-2022

    Starting a New Garden

    In this episode, Becky and Richard explore some ways to make starting a new garden or allotment slightly less of a daunting task.

    46 min.

  8. 11-09-2021

    Winter Growing

    Becky and Richard discuss why growing over winter is important, and how exciting it can be too! They also discuss some crops that you can grow over winter to turn your plot into a productive paradise all year round.

    36 min.
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Welcome to the world of growing food! Richard Chivers and Becky Searle take you on a trip through the fascinating world of organic gardening delivering seasonal advice, fascinating science and stories from their own gardens.

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    Richard Chivers and Becky Searle
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    2021 - 2022
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