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The Food Grower PodcastFood Grower Christmas Party 2022 - Live Episode from The Food Grower AcademyIn this episode the last of season 2... We bring you the recording of The Food Grower Academy Christmas Party 2022... Where Chris and Jack sum up the season, have a live Q&A with members, plus put the all important Quick Fire Questions to some of the Academy Members.Thank you to everyone who listens and gets something out of the Food Grower Podcast it wouldn't exist without you! If you celebrate it then have a very Merry Christmas, and if you don't I hope you can enjoy a bit of a break with loved ones...2022-12-221h 08
The Food Grower PodcastMr Plant Geek - Where Growing Started, Being A Hortpreneur and How Growing Plants Led to TV PresentingIn this episode Andy chats with Michael Perry from the brilliant Instagram account Mr Plant Geek.They talk about getting started growing, finding and sharing the joy in plants, being a Hortpreneur and How Growing Led to TV Presenting.--This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.This...2022-11-2247 min
The Food Grower Podcast5 Things To Consider When Starting A Growing Business - These 5 Things EpisodeThis a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Things To Consider When Starting A Growing Business.--This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story...2022-11-1817 min
The Food Grower PodcastRob's Allotment - Getting Started Growing, Breaking Down the Barriers and Growing Food You LoveIn this episode Andy chats with Rob from the brilliant Instagram account Rob's Allotment.They talk about growing on an allotment, getting started and breaking down the barriers or fancy language in growing and why you should give everything a go... and so much more.--This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome...2022-11-1548 min
The Food Grower Podcast5 Herbs You Can Grow Through Winter - These 5 Things EpisodeThis a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Herbs You Can Grow Through Winter!--This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell...2022-11-1112 min
The Food Grower PodcastFarmers Markets - What They Are Like, How to Approach Them, How To Sell and moreAndy and Chris jump on to talk about their love of farmers markets and discuss whether they are a viable part of a food growing business model, they talk about their experiences, how to do well at them, and much more---This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell....2022-11-0848 min
The Food Grower Podcast5 Permaculture Tips - These 5 Things EpisodeThis a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Permaculture Tips from Jack after he just got back from teaching at a wonderful permaculture retreat in Italy.--This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is...2022-11-0427 min
The Food Grower PodcastHome Grown With The Haydons - Allotment Growing, Self Sufficiency, Giving Everything A Go and much moreIn this episode Andy chats with Steph from the brilliant Instagram account Home Grown With The Haydons.They talk about growing on an allotment, becoming self sufficient, about the fact that no plot looks as perfect as instagram, why you should give everything a go... and so much more.--This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or...2022-11-0138 min
The Food Grower Podcast5 Growing Mistakes We Made This Year - These 5 Things EpisodeThis a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Mistakes we made with Growing Food this year and more importantly what we learned from that.--This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things...2022-10-2812 min
The Food Grower PodcastCost of Living Crisis - Save £££ Growing FoodThis time Chris and Andy jump on to record an important podcast... the cost of living crisis is effecting us all and so we jump on to talk about that.. but with a positive food growing spin we show how growing just 5 crops can feed your family and save you big £££.---This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or tha...2022-10-2545 min
The Food Grower Podcast5 Things To Do In The Autumn Herb Garden Now - These 5 Things EpisodeThis a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Autumn Jobs You Can Do In The Herb Garden Right Now.--This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has...2022-10-2112 min
The Food Grower PodcastMarriage Counselling for Food Growers - Andy Talks to His Actual Wife KateThis time Andy takes the mic to talk to his actual wife Kate about what it is like to be married to someone who runs a food growing business. This is a little more of a personal episode that talks about being in a relationship with someone who is consumed by their work seasonally, how to survive that, how to help each other and much more.This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that...2022-10-1839 min
The Food Grower Podcast5 Autumn Jobs To Do Right Now! - These 5 Things EpisodeThis a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Autumn Jobs To Do Right Now!--This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell...2022-10-1410 min
The Food Grower PodcastDiary of a Lady Gardener - Starting a Flower Farm, Growing Food, RHS Flower Show and moreJack and Andy are back and so are guests!! This time we have an incredibly inspiring guest... Shannon from Diary of a Lady Gardener on Social Media and host of her own brilliant podcast.This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.This is a podcast that will hopefully inspire and inform you...2022-10-0652 min
The Food Grower PodcastWildlife Ponds - Why You Need One In Your GardenJack and Andy are back whilst Chris is off and in this episode they talk all things Wildlife Ponds... Why you need one, the benefits and how to do it!*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food...2022-09-0831 min
The Food Grower PodcastFood Grower Academy Is Here - Why, How and WhatThis podcast is a little bit different. We are super excited to launch the Food Grower Academy which we have been working on for aaaages.Andy and Chris chat about how it came about, what it is and who it's for in this special and passionate episode.Head over to: https://academy.foodgrower.co.uk/ to find out more and join us.---This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you...2022-09-0128 min
The Food Grower PodcastLet's Talk About Drought - How it's affected us and what we can doJack and Andy are back whilst Chris is off and in this episode they talk all about the dreaded drought we have been having. How it has affected them both and what we can do about it!*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you...2022-08-2441 min
The Food Grower PodcastSocial Media for Home Growers, Allotment Growers or Horticultural & Farming BusinessesJack and Andy are back whilst Chris is off and in this episode they talk all things Social Media bouncing ideas off eachother as they talk about how they can improve social following for any growing account.*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you...2022-07-2154 min
The Food Grower PodcastDanni - @Plot.81 - Talking Allotment Growing, Foraging & Making Growing CoolDanni, known as @plot.81 on instagram has really made her allotment a growing space that she enjoys being in. With a skate ramp, bird feeding and an outdoor bath all among the growing of abundant food and beautiful other plants.Her knowledge of foraging is also incredible, and so we were super excited to have Danni on the podcast.*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly...2022-07-0749 min
The Food Grower PodcastMid-Season Update and Apologies*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of theepisodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to:https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing withthose doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every weekwe deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that isdoing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome storyto tell.In this episode...2022-06-3052 min
The Food Grower PodcastMental HealthNo special blurb this week, this one is simple and we believe it is important... Three growers talking about mental health... because it should be talked about more!If you struggle with anything in this podcast then please reach out to someone: one of us, a friend or family member, or one of the amazing organisations that are out there to help.If you need urgent help then you can get it online from many places including the brilliant charity Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/----------This is the weekly...2022-04-281h 07
The Food Grower PodcastSeason So Far, Herb Chat & Running Food / Horticulture Businesses*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode Chris and Andy jumps on to talk all things this Season so...2022-04-221h 02
The Food Grower PodcastAmy - Nell's Urban Greens: Microgreens Special - how to grow, kit to use, how it all began, how to run a microgreen business.Amy from Nell's Urban Greens wanted to grow their own food, started with microgreens and got addicted.... Now she runs a UK business selling microgreens plus a fantastic membership on growing micros.*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of theepisodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to:https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a...2022-03-1054 min
The Food Grower PodcastElizabeth Couse - Liberation Permaculture, Growing in the Tropics, The Importance of People and MoreA cafe in Costa Rica, where everything sold is grown in the local area… right on the beach… it sounds idyllic right?! Well that’s what our guest this week has started. Elizabeth Couse is a farmer and environmentalist, now cafe restaurant owner.This was an awesome episode where we hit on so so many interesting and important topics from inclusivity and people, diversity, permaculture, colonialism, capitalism and so much more…. You don’t want to miss this one!*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of theepisodes, as well as early a...2022-03-0344 min
The Food Grower PodcastElki (@elkiwild) - The Amazing World Of Cactus Growing (In the UK!!)Did you know you can eat Cactus? Jack and Chris had no idea before they met Elki.... in this episode of the podcast our guest blows our mind with how Cacti can grow in the UK, can be edible, helped people get more gold onto ships, can filter our water better than our systems now, and so so so so sooooo much more.This episode genuinely blew our minds! You can't miss it!*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of theepisodes, as well as early access to the podcast...2022-01-271h 23
The Food Grower PodcastThe Frenchie Gardener - Balcony Growing, Growing in Small Spaces, Growing in Pots and Microgreens*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy ***The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have Patrick AKA The Frenchie Gardener to talk...2022-01-201h 07
The Food Grower PodcastAndrew - Urban Herbs - Part 2: More Great Stories, Abundant Herbs and Inspiration for growing businessesWe hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our chat with Andrew from Urban Herbs. Here is part 2, prepare for more great stories and tangents... and to be inspired!The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have Andrew from Urban Herbs to chat to and talk about...2022-01-1355 min
The Food Grower PodcastAndrew (Urban Herbs) - Wonderful Herb Varieties, How Food Connects People and Brilliant Tangents - Part 1The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have Andrew from Urban Herbs to chat to and talk about all things Herb growing and being Herb Geeks... We talk about:The story of Urban HerbsDoing what you love and sticking with itDifferent and strange varieties of herbsMany...2022-01-0647 min
The Food Grower PodcastHow To Grow Your Christmas Dinner - Christmas Special 2021The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.This is a special Christmas episode where we talk about our Christmas dinners and traditions, plus bring in some of our grower friends to give you top tips on growing the veg you might find on your roastie dinner.This is a podcast that will...2021-12-2357 min
The Food Grower PodcastElliot - Urban Farm It - Urban Farming, The Importance of Mushrooms, Regenerative Systems & AquaponicsThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have Elliot from Urban Farm It to chat to and talk about all things Urban Farming, Mushroom Growing & Aquaponics... We cover A LOT in this episode, it was an awesome conversation, here's what we talk about:Urban Farm It...2021-12-161h 19
The Food Grower PodcastMini Bonus Episode – Team Coffee or Team Beer? - Season 1 Showdown & ResultsThe results are in..... It's Round 1 #teamcoffee or #teambeer....Forget Hamilton vs Verstappen.... Forget Joshua vs Wilder.... Forget England vs Germany.... These rivalries have nothing on the podcast question that is... "Do you prefer a morning coffee or an afternoon beer on the farm / allotment?"The results from season 1 are finally in, and so we bring you a bonus mini episode of all our guests from the season giving their all important answer. Including our very own Chris and Jack.This is a podcast that will hopefully inspire and inform you whatever experience...2021-12-1312 min
The Food Grower PodcastMini Bonus Episode – Our Season 1 Guests Growing Hacks – Highlights from Season 1 of The Food Grower PodcastThis is a mini bonus episode as we move towards the exciting launch of Season 2 of the podcast coming out on Thursday 16th December!!In this episode we bring you the highlights of season 1’s quick fire question: “What’s Your Favourite Growing Hack”.A brilliant response from everyone so we have brought all the answers together in one place, starting right back at the beginning with our very own Chris’ answer, unfortunately Jack wasn't asked this one back at the beginning when we were still figuring out the questions.This is a podcast th...2021-12-0809 min
The Food Grower PodcastMini Bonus Episode - Our Season 1 Guests Favourite Tools - Highlights from Season 1 of The Food Grower PodcastThis is a mini bonus episode as we move towards the exciting launch of Season 2 of the podcast coming out on Thursday 16th December!!In this episode we bring you the highlights of season 1's first quick fire question: "What's Your Favourite Tool".A brilliant response from everyone so we have brought all the answers together in one place, starting right back at the beginning with our very own Jack and Chris' answers.This is a podcast that will hopefully inspire and inform you whatever experience you have… from aspiring grower, to casual al...2021-12-0612 min
The Food Grower PodcastYour Questions Answered: Growing Season 2021, Automation on farms, Growing in Shade, Allotment Tips and moreThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are doing things a bit differently with Chris and Jack answering your questions on growing. We reached out via our Instagram account for questions and have a great list for you, here’s what we cover:@petesurnameIs there a...2021-11-031h 15
The Food Grower PodcastJean-Martin Fortier - Farming is f*#cking cool, Market Gardening, Training Future Growers and moreThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we have the incredible Jean-Martin Fortier talking to us from across the globe in Quebec.JM has inspired both Chris and Jack's farms, as well as countless others in their growing journeys so we are super excited to bring you this episode...2021-10-2058 min
The Food Grower PodcastBONUS - Big Announcement & Reflection on the seasonA slightly different bonus episode for you of the Food Grower Podcast... Chris and Jack jumped on Instagram Live this week to announce the HUUUUGE guest they have coming on the podcast this Wednesday.You are not going to want to miss this announcement!!Also they reflected on the season, talked about how they are feeling at the end of the year, covered refocussing the farms and what will be doing through winter, and much more....Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast to get the BIG EPISODE coming out tomorrow, and...2021-10-1921 min
The Food Grower PodcastTiff, Sammy & Beth from Earthlight Herbs - Medicinal Herbs, Why we shouldn't hide from being a bit "hippy" and the science behind herbal remediesThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.---In this episode have an amazing chat with not 1, not 2, but 3 amazing guests: Tiff, Sammy and Beth from Earthlight Herbs Cooperative.Earthlight Herbs Co-operative is a medicinal herb farm, apothecary, plant nursery and community healing centre located on the edge of the...2021-09-221h 02
The Food Grower PodcastMichael Part 2 (Compost Club) – Compost, Soil Health, Learning and Lewes FC – Part 2The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode have an amazing chat with Michael Kennard from Compost Club. He runs a fantastic company in East Sussex that collects your household food waste, and returns it to you as amazing biology filled compost! This chat was so awesome and filled with so much...2021-09-1558 min
The Food Grower PodcastMichael (Compost Club) - All things compost, soil health and why it is so important - Part 1The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode have an amazing chat with Michael Kennard from Compost Club. He runs a fantastic company in East Sussex that collects your household food waste, and returns it to you as amazing biology filled compost! This chat was so awesome and filled with so much...2021-09-0859 min
The Food Grower PodcastAnjee - (Founder of #mymonthontheplot) - Perennial Edibles, Allotment Growing, Growing with Children and #mymonthontheplotThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are honoured to chat to Anjee from Plot26a on instagram and founder of the popular monthly participation hashtag #mymonthontheplot. In this episode we talk about:Allotments and how to get one (Top tips!)Varieties and different growing optionsThe season and what...2021-09-0256 min
The Food Grower PodcastYour Growing Questions - Chris and Jack Answer Your Questions: Winter Growing, Pricing Produce, Finding Customers, and Love for GrowingThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are doing things a bit differently with Chris and Jack answering your questions on growing. We reached out via our Instagram account for questions and have a great list for you, here's what we cover:Growing for Autumn and WinterPreserving toms and...2021-08-251h 12
The Food Grower PodcastMitch (@Mitch_Grows) - From Chef to Grower, No Dig Principles, Weird Varieties and Self SustainabilityThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have Mitch to chat to and talk about all things MitchGrows and his Kitchen Garden. We talk about:Mitch and his Kitchen GardenBeing a chef and moving to growing foodThe influences being a chef have hadGrowing different varieties and...2021-08-2054 min
The Food Grower PodcastDanny (Lawsons Market Garden) - Permaculture Market Gardening, Building from scratch, Willow Coppicing & Working with NatureThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have a good friend of ours on Danny from Lawsons Market Garden. We talk about:How it all began and skills from retail that led to market gardeningWhat permaculture is and how it has shaped Lawsons Market GardenHow working...2021-08-0453 min
The Food Grower PodcastTim Dickens (Community Supported Agriculture & Teign Greens) - What is the CSA, the benefits of a sharing model to growers, community and society.The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we are delighted to have Tim on from the CSA Network (Community Supported Agriculture Network) we talk about:What is Community Supported AgricultureHow CSA benefits the farmer / growerHow CSA benefits communities and societyThe future for small scale growingHow the pandemic and covid have...2021-07-2853 min
The Food Grower PodcastHannah (@GingerGrows1) - Allotment Life, Growing in North East Weather and The Growing Community on InstagramThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we talk to Hannah who runs an amazing allotment in Newcastle. She has an inspirational instagram account with a wonderful following over at instagram.com/gingergrows1 - In this weeks episode we talk about:How Hannah got her allotment and the luck of...2021-07-2143 min
The Food Grower PodcastLaurence (Soul Farm) - From marketing to market gardener, solidarity veg boxes, and the power of farmers marketsThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we talk to Laurence from Soul Farm in Cornwall. We discuss how he went from art director / graphic designer in the marketing world (for big fizzy drinks companies) to a full time market gardener. This is a brilliant episode where we cover:Solidarity...2021-07-1449 min
The Food Grower PodcastSummer Solidarity Special - Chris & Jack talk about the season so farThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode Chris and Jack pair up to talk about the problems this season has brought in solidarity. An episode for those growing already and having problems that they shouldn't have to feel alone with.We talk about the cold spring, heavy rains, leatherjackets...2021-07-0742 min
The Food Grower PodcastAlex (The Essex Allotment) - Going from supermarket worker to grower, and from allotment to farm.The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.In this episode we talk to Alex from The Essex Allotment farm which started out as an allotment and now is a market garden aiming to do 100 veg boxes a week. This is a fantastic episode where we talk with Alex about where he began and how...2021-06-161h 04
The Food Grower PodcastChris Huskins (Fanfield Farm) - How we got land, Soil Principles and Using Animals in Permaculture SystemsThe weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.Normally this podcast is hosted by Chris and Jack but in this second ever episode Jack puts Chris in the hot seat to tell his story. We talk how Fanfield Farm came to be, the process of Urban Farming before hand, how they got on the land...2021-06-0846 min
The Food Grower PodcastJacks Patch - Permaculture Principles, Inspiration to start & The 2021 Growing SeasonThis is the first episode in a brand new podcast called The Food Grower Podcast:The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world.Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell.Normally this podcast is hosted by Chris and Jack but in this first episode Chris puts Jack in the hot seat to tell his story. We talk how Jack got...2021-05-291h 00