The Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast
Episodes
164 - New Year, New Garden
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick off the new year with everything you need to know to get your garden growing strong in 2025! From planting bare-root fruit tr...
163 - The 12 Garden Days of Christmas
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive episode, we bring you The 12 Garden Days of Christmas — a cheerful, creative twist on the classic holiday tune, packed with practica...
162 - December's Must-Do Garden Tasks
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we roll up our sleeves and dive into essential December gardening jobs to keep your veg patch ...
161 - The Power of Compost & Homegrown Pantry Staples
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we dive deep into the rich, fertile world of compost with no-dig gardening expert Charles Dowd...
160 - November Know-How: Garlic, Greenhouses & Garden Gold
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to dig into the essential jobs for November! In this episode, we explore how to prepare your plot for winter and beyond. Learn how to sow ...
159 - Homegrown Halloween
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this seasonal celebration of all things autumnal, we embark on a creative journey through a DIY Halloween. From vibrant glass gem corn to giant pum...
158 - Autumn Abundance: Sowing, Storing & the Kale Comeback
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As golden leaves fall and the October sun dances between crisp mornings and balmy afternoons, Stephanie Hafferty shares her seasonal wisdom on making ...
157 - Boosting Biodiversity & Brilliant Broccoli
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Organic September, this episode dives into how even the smallest garden can become a biodiversity haven. Alice Whitehead from Garden...
156 - September in the Kitchen Garden: Pears, Preserves & Peak Harvest
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
September is a month of abundance and transition in the kitchen garden, and in this episode, we’re embracing it all. Stephanie Hafferty walks us thr...
155 - Grow Your Own Snacks
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deliciously practical episode, Rob Smith dives into the world of homegrown snacking—from crunchy celery and colorful French beans to creamy ...
154 - Harvesting, Sowing & Beating the Heat in August
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bumper August episode, the Kitchen Garden team digs into all the key jobs for the month—whether you're lifting onions, sowing winter salads,...
153 - Seeds with Stories & July Gardening Essentials
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we bring you top greenhouse and garden jobs for July—from managing heat and humidity to sowing spring cabbages and keeping your tom...
152 - July Harvests & Herb Garden Magic
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sun-soaked July episode, we dive into the must-do tasks for your veg patch, with expert tips on everything from harvesting garlic and courgett...
151 - June Jobs, Sunflower Joy & Summer Harvests
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vibrant early summer episode, we dive into the top gardening tasks for June with Joyce Russell—from pruning cherry trees to tackling weeds a...
150 - The Sweet Success of Strawberries: A Grower's Guide from Spring to Frost
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this berry-packed 150th episode, we dive deep into the delicious world of strawberries and beyond. Fruit growing expert David Patch walks us throug...
149 – Dream Beans: Growing Tips, Varieties & Greenhouse Jobs for May
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob Smith sings the praises of broad beans — the hardy, fragrant, and easy-to-grow staple of UK veg patches. Discover his expert ti...
148 - May in the Veg Patch: Top Jobs, Planting Tips & Pest Protection
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we dive into the essential tasks for your vegetable patch this May. From protecting ripening f...
147 - The Winter Harvest
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just like us, our veg some times need a little bit of TLC. No more so than in winter, when food is scarce for predators and the weather can be incleme...
146 - Winter Squashes
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Squashes are members of the Cucurbita family that includes marrows, courgettes, cucumbers and melons. And like their fellow cousins, squashes are tend...
145 - Conservation meets Innovation
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are among Britain's most iconic. But did you know they also include a thriving vegetable garden? Kitchen garden editor Ste...
144 - Peppers Uncovered
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sweet peppers and chili peppers have increased in popularity over recent years, and the seed catalogs are full of interesting varieties ranging from m...
143 - Inspiring a community through gardening
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast KG editor Steve Ott chats to inspirational community gardener Becky Rolfe. With the help of willing volunteers, Becky has helped to cr...
142 - All the fun of the show
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KG editor Steve Ott chats to organic gardening expert and regular contributor to KG Stephanie Hafferty about RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. What were t...
141 - KG Editor Steve Ott talks to Tayshan Hayden-Smith
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
140 - The Veg Plot in April
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
139 - An Interview with Milly Fyfe
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
138 - An interview with Susy Bortolot
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KG editor Steve Ott chats to Susy Bortolot, AKA susybliving on Instagram and YouTube, about her obsession with growing her own, successional sowings a...
137 - The Team chats to gardening expert Martin Fish
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KG readers will know Martin from his regular contributions to the magazine. A trained horticulturist, ex-nurseryman and head gardener, Martin now conc...
136 - What are we doing in January?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 aube...
135 - November in the veg garden
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 low...
134 - Barnsdale Gardens, proud to be peat-free
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
133 - Nick Fraser of Nunnington Hall - Living Inspiration
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast KG’s Steve Ott chats to the inspirational head gardener of the National Trust’s Nunnington Hall, Nick Fraser. Thanks to...
132 - Sharing a lifetime of gardening knowledge with Terry Walton
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to Terry Walton, allotment expert from Radio 2’s The Jeremy Vine show for nearly 20 years, author, and passionate gardener about his love of...
131 - Kitchen Garden Magazine interview with Huw Richards
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The KG team chat to YouTuber and permaculture expert Huw Richards Huw is a renowned food growing expert, prolific YouTuber, best-selling author a...
130 - How to start a new plot with Stephanie Hafferty
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the team as they chat to no dig expert and KG regular Stephanie Hafferty about starting a new plot from scratch. Steph’s down-to-earth advice a...
129 - April on the KG Veg Patch
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has sprung, and the KG team get together to chat about all the things they have been doing on their plots this month. Steve has been sowing pea...
128 - An Interview with Helena Dove
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we interview kitchen gardener, author, and speaker, Helena Dove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
127 - Mini Veg with Big Benefits
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The winter may be time to give your veg patch a rest but you can still sow crops galore. Emma Rawlings offers some tips on growing microgreens.(Writte...
126 - Sprouts you'll like
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not a fan of Brussels Sprouts? Then don't worry because this episode is actually about Sprouting Broccoli!Purple Sprouting Broccoli is so delicious an...
125 - It just has to be herbs
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the plants which take the least space in the garden, but create the strongest flavours. Herbs are it. No matter if you have a window ...
124 - Just wild about garlic
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's always garlic on hand in Rob Smith's kitchen. This month he explains why.'If there is one thing I love to grow in the garden, it has to be gar...
123 - Pest and Disease Control Without Chemicals
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month we explain how you can manage pests and diseases in your garden without the use of chemicals. (Read by Rachel Atkins). Hosted on Acast. See...
122 - Lettuce Talk
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lettuce is one the easiest and quickest veg to grow, says Rob Smith. So this month he looks at the range of varieties you can try. (Read by Rachel Atk...
121 - Get to Grips with Grapes
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month we tackle a fruit with an undeserved reputation for being tricky. Indoors, outdoors, grow them in a pot; this month David Patch maps out th...
120 - Veg for Value
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With household budgets under strain at the moment, the Kitchen Garden editorial team takes a look at the veg you can grow to save money at the superma...
119 - Bring on the Bees
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bees perform such a vital role in the garden, yet for many reasons, they're struggling and need our help. Kitchen Garden editor, Steve Ott, suggests s...
118 - Gardening and Your Mental Health
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're discussing how gardening can help with your mental health and wellbeing with Annabelle Padwick, a mental health practitioner, professional...
117 - An Interview with Joe Swift
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by garden designer, author, and TV presenter, Joe Swift. Joe is a regular presenter on BBC Gardeners' World and the BBC'...
116 - Jobs for February
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Emma and Tony gather to discuss all the jobs you could be doing on your plot during February! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
115 - An Interview with Adam Frost
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast features an interview with Gardeners' World's Adam Frost. Adam is a well-known TV presenter and award-winn...
114 - Gardening on a Budget
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Hafferty takes you through the many different ways you can save money on your fruit and veg by growing your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
113 - Christmas in the Mudketeers Potting Shed
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Emma and Tony celebrate Christmas in the potting shed with a special festive poem and a discussion of the gardening gifts they're hoping to rec...
112 - The Full December Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the full audio edition of a December issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine. In this episode; Martin Fish harvests citrus, top experts answer you...
111 - Jobs for December
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The three Mudketeers have come in from the cold to discuss the jobs you can be doing on the plot in December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
110 - A Question of Garlic
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Garlic is a must-grow crop for staff writer Tony Flanagan. Here he answers some of the most frequent questions asked by those growing garlic for the f...
109 - Growing Onions, Garlic and Shallots
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we're delving into onions, garlic and shallots. Steve, Emma and Tony catch each other up on which va...
108 - Top Tips for Growing Aubergines
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aubergines have become an important ingredient of a vegetarian and vegan diet. Listen to our top growing and cooking tips in this podcast narrated by ...
107 - October Catch-Up and Answering your Questions
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Emma and Tony have a catch-up about what they've been up to in the garden and answer your burning gardening questions in this live-streamed edi...
106 - Kitchen Garden LIVE | Your Questions Answered
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma, Tony and Steve answer your burning gardening questions in this special live-streamed edition of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
105 - An Interview with Professor Dave Goulson
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're sitting down with Dave Goulson, a Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. Goulson specialises in the ecology and conse...
104 - The July 2021 Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Long days, summery sunshine and the dream of delicious home-grown crops coming to fruition. This special full-length audio edition of the July issue o...
103 An Interview with Terry Walton
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast we're talking all things green with Terry Walton! If you're a keen Radio 2 listener then you'll have ...
102 An Interview with Gerald Stratford (the Veg King)
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gerald Stratford is a seasoned big veg grower who gained worldwide attention when a photo of him and his potatoes went viral during lockdown. His amaz...
101 An Interview with Chris Beardshaw
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Chelsea gold-winning designer and TV gardening expert Chris Beardshaw. Chris is a garden designer, author lecturer who you’...
EPISODE 100 - The Last 100 Years in Gardening with Special Guests Terry Walton and Gerald Stratford
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big milestone episode this week as we hit our 100th podcast! So to celebrate we have a special episode featuring a fascinating discussion of th...
99 An Interview with Frances Tophill
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Tophill is a British horticulturist known for appearing on the BBC's Gardeners' World and as a host on ITV's Love Your Garden. She is also a p...
98 The April 2021 Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are looking up in the natural world... and the world in general! So with spring and summer thoughts in mind, let's delve into the audio edition...
97 How to Start a New Plot
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team discusses the best ways to start a new plot, whether it be in your back garden or an allotment! The podcast is jam-packed full of t...
96 SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE - The March 2021 Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and relax whilst listening to the audio edition of the March 2021 issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine!The days are getting longer, the bird...
95 An Interview with Martin Fish
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've had the pleasure to interview Martin Fish, one of the UK's most well loved and respected horticulturalists. For over thirty years he's...
94 Ready Steady Sow
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On your marks, get set, SOW! This week, Steve, Emma and Tony are busy preparing for what they're going to grow this season. So they've gathered togeth...
93 An Interview with Rob Smith
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're discussing all thing allotments with gardening expert, Rob Smith. In recent years Rob's gone from gliding high as a member of cabin cr...
92 - Growing Your Own Christmas Dinner
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Tony and Emma are back for a special holiday edition of the podcast to discuss how you can grow your own Christmas dinner. There's nothing more...
91 Sprouts Are Not Just for Christmas
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love your Brussels sprouts or are they confined to Christmas dinners? Heritage veg enthusiast Rob Smith loves them and highlights some of his f...
90 An Interview with Stephanie Hafferty
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Hafferty is an award-winning author and no dig organic kitchen gardener who has lent her hand to some of the best kitchen gardens in the cou...
89 Making a Case for Nuts
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Planting a nut tree in your garden may not be your first choice, but are you overlooking something? Sue Stickland visits a nut grower in Devon and is ...
88 We Answer Your Questions
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, the topics are in your hands as today we're answering your questions! Join Steve, Emma and Tony as we dive into everyt...
87 Bring the Harvest Home
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully the growing season blessed you with a weighty harvest. The priority now is to ensure none of it’s wasted. Benedict Vanheems has some tips ...
86 What Have We Been Harvesting?
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's late August and Steve, Emma and Tony have gathered to discuss the fruits of their labour. Literal fruit in Steve's case as he's brought along his...
85 The Splendours of Spinach
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spinach is one of the most nutritious of crops and if you're clever with what varieties you grow and where you grow it, spinach can be cropped on the ...
84 The Runner Bean Competition
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emma, Tony and Steve gather together online to discuss who could win their longest runner bean competition! They discuss their progress in the challen...
83 Plums and Damsons
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Kitchen Garden Magazine podcast is a guide to common pests, diseases and other problems that could affect plums and damsons. Sit back and ...
82 Growing Veg in Small Spaces
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Kitchen Garden team are back to discuss fruit and vegetables that you can grow in small spaces. The gang discuss beans, growing carrots in pots, S...
81 Grow a salad bar
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Watery iceberg lettuce and under-ripe tomatoes, anyone? Not on your nelly! Grow your own salad bar and give the limp and lacklustre the heave-ho. Writ...
80 What Have we Been Sowing?
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are back with another video call catch up and have a chat about what they've been sowing recently and their runner bean competition...
79 Sweet and Savoury Corn
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corn ranges from savoury to super sweet, yellow to blue, giant growers to hip high minis – it’s not just sweetcorn! It has always been a staple of...
78 Gardening under Lockdown
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a special episode this week as Steve, Emma and Tony are podcasting from home! The team have a good catch up whilst discussing what they've b...
77 Food from the Field
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gaby Bartai visits a growing project in Perthshire that is all about community. It all started 10 years ago, when the former owner of the land, a loca...
76 Cleaning and Weeding Paths and Patios
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for downloading episode 76 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. This week, Tony, Steve and Emma discuss how to best maintain and weed your paths and ...
75 How to Beat Carrot Fly
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for downloading episode 75 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. You're more likely to get Carrot Fly than not if you don't protect your crops. Fortun...
74 Spring is in the Air
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for downloading episode 74 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. Join Steve, Emma and Tony as they try and figure out when spring actually starts and ...
73 - Ten Pests to Watch Out For
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately there is wildlife that likes our fruit and veg as much as we do. In this podcast you can learn about common pests and some solutions to ...
72 Jobs for January
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for downloading episode 72 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. Steve, Emma and Tony have been bracing the cold to get some jobs done in the garden, ...
71 Bringing the Joy to Veg Growing
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gardening writer, Wendy Pillar, violated the rule never meet your heroes when she visited veg growing legend Joy Larkcom at her home in Ireland. She w...
70 Christmas with the mudketeers
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for downloading episode 70 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. Join Steve, Emma and Tony as they sit in front of the fire and talk about what they w...
69 Winter Workout
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fruit trees, bushes and canes give so much for so little, but the winter months are the time to invest a little effort to ensure truly bumper pickings...
68 The Crab Apple - A Culinary Classic
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for an apple that is easy to grow, produces an abundance of spring flowers and plenty of fruit for the kitchen, look no further th...
Jobs to do in November
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much to do in the garden and on the plot in November. Steve, Emma and Tony talk about tidying old crops, to dig or not to dig, spreading m...
66 The Gift of Garlic
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many vegetables that I love to grow and eat, but none is as rewarding as garlic. This simple little bulb can transform a meal from bland to ...
65 Gardening jobs for October
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're well into October and there's still plenty to do on the plot. Steve, Emma and Tony cover jobs to do this month including harvesting pumpkins, so...