The Lady Gardeners Podcast

Sep 16 2024 68 ep. 57 mins 17
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Hosted by Shannon, otherwise known as accidental allotmenteer @DiaryOfALadyGardener, get ready to listen to some of your favourite IG gardeners to tell their growing story. From allotments and new build gardens to flower farms and microgreens, it doesn't matter how much space you have to play with, this gardening podcast will inspire you in so many ways. We'll be chatting about their history, what they're excited about this year, any challenges they face and, I'll be getting them to share their top tips for all things from raising chickens to growing luffas and growing your own wedding flowers! It's the podcast featuring all your planty dreams!
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Episode 6: Lessons in life, business and finding joy from a microgreens grower

Sep 16 2024 57 mins  
In this episode, I got to chat with the lovely Cassandra Collins from Taw Valley Microgreens about her career change from the corporate world to being a yoga instructor come microgreens grower. We chatted all things life, finding your purpose and overcoming challenges, along with a whole lot about the magical world of growing/eating microgreens. Cass is such a joy to be around and

How to grow a garden in pots with @harrietrycroft

Sep 09 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, I got to chat with the lovely Harriet Rycroft, Ex-Head Gardener at Whichford Pottery, now free-range gardener, speaker and writer. Having dedicated much of her life to growing incredible displays in pots from grand country houses to RHS flower shows and in her own piece of heaven at home, Harriet has so much to share for those looking to get the most out of their p

Creating community in the garden with @devon_dig_and_donate

Aug 26 2024 71 mins  
In this episode, I had a returning guest, Rhiannon from @devonandearth. In our last episode together, where we met IRL a couple of years ago, Rhiannon shared her dreams of starting a community gardening project designed to help food banks provide fresh produce to people in need across Devon and she is now living that dream with Devon Dig and Donate, a fantastic initiative which is

The power of community gardening with Lara from Skool Beanz CIC

Aug 19 2024 62 mins  
In this episode, I got to chat to the lovely Lara Honnor, Founder of Skools Beanz CIC about the highs and lows of life and gardening. From a life-changing diagnosis to growing her own gardening community near Yeovil, Somerset, Lara opened up about her experiences with therapeutic horticulture and the past, present and future of Skool Beanz. Having seen Lara speak on Charles Dowding

Wilding your garden with @Isabella.tree

Aug 12 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, inspirational author and conservationist Isabella Tree shares an array of tips and tricks for wilding your own space at home, no matter how big or small your garden. With more than 20 years of experience on a pioneering conservation project of her own at Knepp, documented in the book and film, Wilding, Isabella has recently launched her new title, The Book of Wildl

How to grow mushrooms with @caleybros

Aug 05 2024 59 mins  
Have you ever wondered how mushrooms grow, or how to grow your own mushrooms? This episode is for you, delving into this unknown world and showing you how simple it is to get growing at home, even if you've only got a windowsill to spare. Having been on my own mushroom growing adventure for the past few months thanks to the Caley Bros new book, Project Mushroom: A modern guide to g

Living in the moment and unlocking your homegrown potential with @mr_plantgeek

May 15 2023 72 mins  
In the final episode of the season, I got the absolute pleasure of chatting with Michael Perry, otherwise known as @Mr_plantgeek who I was very lucky to meet in person at Ellen Mary’s Wild Wellbeing Retreat back in April. As soon as we returned I bought his book ‘Hortus Curious’ and enjoyed it all the more for having spend 3 days in his company. Michael is an incredibly funny

The process of finding your passion with @sweetpeas_and_sunflowers

May 08 2023 64 mins  
In this episode, I got the pleasure of with one of the local flower farmers in my area, Harriet Mullions of Sweet Peas and Sunflowers, all about her journey into growing flowers. Harriet’s beautiful farm was one of the first that I visited, just 20 minutes down the road from me and I’ve loved watching her journey and getting to know her over the past few months, and am always s

Is growing your own food financially viable with @andygrowsherbs

Apr 25 2023 75 mins  
In this episode I got the chance to chat once again to Andy from Urban Herbs who has been making waves in the gardening community for quite some time now. With the launch of his new book: The Herb Gardening Handbook, and the incredibly growth of his personal account @andygrowsherbs, it felt like the perfect time to catch up and hear how things are going. Watch out, the late tomato

Living life on the veg with @Riverford Field Kitchen Head Gardener, Penny

Apr 18 2023 62 mins  
In this episode I chatted to the incredible Field Kitchen Head Gardener at Riverford Organic, Penny Hemming about her journey into the world of growing and how she ended up with what I’d certainly consider as my absolute dream job. Her enthusiasm, passion and willingness to share was just so wonderful, and whilst I couldn’t visit Penny in real life at her garden due to ill