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 th ...
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The power of community gardening with Lara from Skool Beanz CIC
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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 …
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Wilding your garden with @Isabella.tree
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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 launche…
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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, Pro…
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Living in the moment and unlocking your homegrown potential with @mr_plantgeek
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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. Mi…
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The process of finding your passion with @sweetpeas_and_sunflowers
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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 pa…
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Is growing your own food financially viable with @andygrowsherbs
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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 …
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Living life on the veg with @Riverford Field Kitchen Head Gardener, Penny
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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…
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Making gardening modern, fun and easy with Lizzie from @therosepressgarden
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In this episode I caught up with my ultimate flowery inspiration, friend and boss business owner Lizzie from The Rose Press Garden for the first ever repeat guest episode. Lizzie was the second person I ever interviewed for the podcast and at the time, she was just about to go full-time with the business, and I was still dreaming about starting a f…
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The PIG: 500 miles of food, friends and local legends with Ollie Hutson
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Recording this episode was an extra special treat, because it meant that I got the chance to tick off another location on my 30 before 30 list, which includes visiting all 8 of the fabulous The PIG hotels. Whilst at The Pig near Bath, I had the pleasure of speaking with the Group’s Head Kitchen Gardener, Ollie Hutson, who I met previously at Hampto…
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Community, kids gardening and building a business with @theminigardenersclub
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In this episode, I was really excited to get the chance to interview my sister, otherwise known as @the_gardenmum to share the exciting evolution of The Mini Gardeners Club. Tan has recently taken over leading as we look to expand the program across the UK and is doing such an amazing job of connecting with schools, community groups and young peopl…
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Life as a young garden designer with RHS medallist @gardendesignerjames
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In this episode, I got the pleasure of chatting to James, known as @gardendesignerjames on Instagram for something a little different. Whilst most episodes see conversations about a love of growing, this episode is focused more around the flow and design of gardens to create a sanctuary. At just 26, James has already achieved an incredible amount a…
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From lockdown gardener to garden writer with @emilysgreendiary
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In this episode I got the chance to chat to Emily from @emilysgreendiary, a young lockdown gardener who found a love for growing things and has recently doubled her growing space. As one of our new The Mini Gardeners Club leaders, it was great to hear more about Emily’s journey and why she wanted to be a part of our pilot program, bringing gardenin…
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Growing a business designed by women, for women with ACAI Outdoorwear founder Kasia Bromley
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Today’s episode is a little extra special bonus interview with founder of ACAI Outdoorwear Kasia Bromley. Having grown up with her parents who were flower farmers and helped out weddings and keeping the farm alive, Kasia’s love for the great outdoors began in her very early years. Having studied fashion at university and moved on to work for coutur…
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Learning to grow with @emmasallotmentdiaries
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In today’s episode, I chatted with the lovely Emma from @emmasallotmentdiaries on Instagram about her growing space and was fascinated to compare the stories of our growing experiences. Emma shared her tales of learning to grow where something will go ridiculously well one year, and the next, with absolutely no warning, will be one of your fabulous…
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From TV producer to flower farmer with James Greig from @stemandgreen
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On today’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting to James of Stem and Green who made a career swap from being a TV producer to growing and selling sustainable, British flowers with a small team in Hampshire. I found this chat to be so helpful in figuring out what I wanted from my own business, plus hearing James talk about his planning methods hon…
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The future is flowers with @nicoleatcherrygarden
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Ok so today’s guest is someone I’ve wanted to have on the podcast forever because she hosts my personal favourite flowery podcast, let’s grow girls. I’ve learnt so much about flower farming and become obsessed with so many blooms through Nicole and Sarah’s chats with incredible people and so, I’m over the moon to introduce Nicole who can be found @…
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Hello and welcome to Diaries of a Lady Gardener podcast, hosted by me, the Lady Gardener. I can't quite believe we're on season 5 of this podcast, which came to life after I desperately wanted an excuse to hop on a call with my favourite Instagram gardeners to ask them all of my pressing questions. It has turned into an incredible community of plan…
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The joy of flower farming with @wildzinniabristol
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In this episode I chatted to Debs, part of the @wildzinniabristol duo who grow and sell British blooms. Having started their business on an allotment and recently had an exciting expansion onto a bigger space, it was fantastic to hear about how their business works, what Debs loves the most and what they’ve learnt along the way. As a start-up flowe…
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Creating your happy place in the great outdoors with @plot.81
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In this episode I chatted to the lovely Danni @plot.81 and we ended up having a big conversation about the importance of doing things for you. Whether that’s going foraging in the woods, leaving a job that isn’t right for you or adding a wood fired bath tub to your garden. I’ve loved watching Danni’s allotment adventures over the past 5 years and i…
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How to get the best from your veg garden with no-dig gardening guru @stephaniehafferty
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In this episode I got the pleasure of chatting with no-dig gardening guru and award-winning author Stephanie Hafferty who is another guest I had the pleasure of meeting, and watched speaking, at Hampton Court Palace earlier this year where I heard the ‘bonking ladybird’ story, one which never fails to make me laugh but is a fantastic lesson in the …
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The rollercoaster ride of growing your own wedding flowers with @theduckpatch
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In this episode, I chatted to Ally from @theduckpatch and we shared our experience of growing wedding flowers this year, her for her own wedding and I for my sisters. It was lovely to look back on the experience and laugh at all the things that didn’t go quite right, knowing that in the end, we both had beautiful blooms for the big days and that we…
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Making gardening accessible for everyone with @beardygardener
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In this episode I chatted to Leigh, otherwise known as @beardygardener, who I met earlier this year at Hampton Court Palace, and we even ended up on stage together! This episode started of with Leigh sharing some very personal experiences of how the garden helped him through his younger years which led to the Giving Garden concept, and ended up as …
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Bringing a 'once loved' cottage garden back to life with @gardentogarnish
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In this episode I chatted to the wonderful Daisy from @gardentogarnish all about where her love of gardening grew from. Having recently bought a majestic cottage in the countryside, she shared lots about her growing spaces through the years from a new build garden to an allotment, as well as plans for this new, amazing space. Daisy shared such love…
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The lifestyle business of flower farming with @commonfarmflowers
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In this episode, I chatted with the knowledge powerhouse Georgie Newbury of Common Farm Flowers and it was a fascinating chat which I certainly took a lot away from. For anyone who is an aspiring flower farmer or market gardener, I think you’ll really enjoy this one as Georgie takes us through her journey which now sees her running courses and work…
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The first year of the Cedarwood Homestead with @shegrowsveg
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In this episode, I chatted with the wonderful Lucy, otherwise known as @shegrowsveg. Lucy was my inspiration to apply for the Hampton Court Palace community allotment after doing such an amazing job in 2021 so it a was a really special podcast getting to chat about that. Plus, she took on the Cedar Wood Homestead around a year ago and has made an i…
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Finding flower farming and growing wild with @happyrootsfarmuk
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Hello and welcome to Diaries of a Lady Gardener podcast hosted by me, the Lady Gardener! I am so happy to be back chatting to lots of lovely plant-obsessed people about their stories. From flower farmers and allotmenteers to some of the greatest garden gurus, listen to us chat about all the things we’ve done in the name of plants, from our biggest …
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People, plants and wellbeing with @ellenmarygardening
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Hello and welcome to Diaries of a Lady Gardener podcast hosted by me, the Lady Gardener! I am so happy to be back chatting to lots of lovely plant-obsessed people about their stories. From flower farmers and allotmenteers to some of the greatest garden gurus, listen to us chat about all the things we’ve done in the name of plants, from our biggest …
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The power of the gardening community with @homegrownwiththehaydons_
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Hello and welcome to diaries of a lady gardener podcast! I am so happy to be back chatting to lots of lovely plant-obsessed people about their stories. From flower farmers and allotmenteers to some of the greatest garden gurus, listen to us chat about all the things we’ve done in the name of plants, from our biggest achievements to our fabulous gar…
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The magic of microgreens, mushrooms and preserves with @gingergrows1
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Hello and welcome to season four of the diaries of a lady gardener podcast! It has been a crazy year but after a little break I am so happy to be back chatting to lots of lovely plant-obsessed people about their stories. From flower farmers and allotmenteers to some of the greatest garden gurus, listen to us chat about all the things we’ve done in …
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How to grow the flowers with @wolveslaneflowercompany
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@devonandearth: changing the world one veggie at a time
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Shed renovations and incredible allotment sites with @homegrown.garden
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Farm life and land diversification with @wildwales_seeds
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Peat free soil trials and allotment life with @rachels.allotment
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Climate compost and the soil to table connection with @thelandgardeners
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Life as a florist and top tips for arranging your own with @sweetwilliamsflowers
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Preparing for the first year as a flower farmer with @thepetalpassionflowerfarm
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Wafty borders, romantic gardening and bumhole flowers with @emjorealdavies
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Why gardening is taking over our lives (in a good way) @kale.or.high.water
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The life of a British flower farmer with @ameliasflowerfarm
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Perennial veg and the power of plants with @francestophill
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Hello and welcome back to season 3 of Diaries of a Lady Gardener, the podcast about all things planty! From flowers and fruits to succulents and sowing micro greens, we cover a whole host of topics with some of your favourite people across the gardening world. This ones for those who prefer plants to people and think of their seedlings as their chi…
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Discovering the world of succulents with @surreal_succulents
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Hellebores and plant trials with Chris from @sow_successful
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Wholesome garden chats and life defining moments with @augusts_garden
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The magic of worms with Anna @the_urban_worm
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Everything you need to know about peonies with Alec White of Primrose Hall
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Flowers, flowers and more flowers with Katrina @summerfield_plot_and_garden_13
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Spreading wildflower joy with Emily from @seed_ball
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All round wholesome gardening chat with @justizzybee
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The business of herbs with @urban_herbs_
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Hello, and welcome back for season 2 of Diaries of a Lady Gardener! If you think gardening is cool and would rather take a trip to the garden centre than go out out, then you’ve found the right podcast. But also, you’re not in the minority. Research from Draper Tools has revealed that over 80% of young people officially think gardening is cool, mai…
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