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The Newt Podcast

The Newt in Somerset
Gardening
Somerset
Chelsea Flower Show
Sustainability
The Newt
Biodiversity
Celebrity
Compost
Dog Gardens
Beewild
Pollination
Fermentation
Mental Health
Pesticides
Willow Weaving
Regenerative Gardening
Hydroponics
Soil
Royalty
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Join The Newt in Somerset's Head of Programmes, Arthur Cole, as he pulls on his walking boots and warmly welcomes a smorgasbord of experts in their field to walk through the remarkable Somerset estate and share their passions.From gardeners to chefs, conservationists to business leaders, sports personalities to scientists, celebrities to local heroes and everyone in between, this is a series that ... more

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Our host, Arthur Cole, takes us on an early morning tour of the Newt's most recent garden, The Four Seasons Garden. We delve into the design, planting and midsummer blooms bursting from the beds. We get closer to the early 20th Century Peter Pan stat... more

In this episode, we welcome flower farmer, florist, seed grower and author Milli Proust for a beautiful conversation about growing with the seasons and finding creativity in the garden.

Recorded as part of The Great Garden Show 2026, Milli shares he... more

n this episode, we welcome conservationist, writer and campaigner Merlin Hanbury-Tenison for a moving and wide-ranging conversation about Britain’s forgotten temperate rainforests.

Recorded as part of The Great Garden Show 2026, Merlin reflects on h... more

In this episode, we take a walk with the world-renowned fermentation revivalist Sandor Katz to explore the world of fermented foods. From Miso Soup, to Blackberry wine, asparagus and beyond, Sandor shares the stories, traditions and microbial magic b... more

On Saturday 16 May, we welcomed renowned gardening experts Alan Titchmarsh, Marian Boswall, Charles Dowding, Tony Kirkham and Matthew Pottage to field questions from visitors inside the Story of Gardening.

Recorded in front of a live audience at The... more

Ahead of The Newt's inaugural Great Garden Show 9th-17th May 2026, we take you into the gardens to meet the team members getting their areas ready to show off their splendour. 

Voices featured: 

• Head Gardener, Harry Baldwin

• Espalier fruit train... more

Pete Olley, Head of Compost at The Newt, takes us on an exploratory journey into the heart of The Newt's compost heaps. We begin in the prunings, clippings, peelings and coffee grounds and end in the 'black gold' so coveted by gardeners and growers a... more

Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), form an important part of the Newt’s farm. Their milk is used by Margaretha Van Dam, the Newt’s Head Cheesemaker, for the signature cheeses made in the Creamery at Castle Cary railway station, a couple of miles from T... more

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Sandor Katz
Fermentation revivalist, author of The Art of Fermentation
Author, educator, fermentation expert
Episode: S2:E10 The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz
Marian Boswall
Glamorous garden designer, regenerative gardening advocate
Self-employed designer
Episode: S2:E9 The Great Garden Show Question Time
Tony Kirkham
Former Head of Arboretum and Gardens at Kew
Kew Gardens
Episode: S2:E9 The Great Garden Show Question Time
Matthew Pottage
Head of horticulture and landscape strategy
RHS
Episode: S2:E9 The Great Garden Show Question Time
Alan Titchmarsh
Garden presenter and writer
Media & Gardening
Episode: S2:E9 The Great Garden Show Question Time
Charles Dowding
No-dig gardening advocate and author
Self-employed
Episode: S2:E9 The Great Garden Show Question Time
Harry Baldwin
Head Gardener
The Newt Somerset
Episode: S2:E8 Voices of the Garden
Henry Thurgood
Master of the Parabola, apple specialist
The Newt Somerset
Episode: S2:E8 Voices of the Garden
Andy Apples Lewis
Tulip specialist, head of fruit collection
The Newt Somerset
Episode: S2:E8 Voices of the Garden

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S2:E10 The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your macrobiotic experiences and how they influenced your approach to fermentation?
He describes macrobiotics as a period that shaped his thinking about whole foods, chewing, and a slower pace of eating, while clarifying that he does not endorse all macrobiotic concepts today.
S2:E10 The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz
Q: Sandor, you were originally from New York. How did your journey start and lead you to fermentation revivalism?
He explains his evolution from New York to becoming deeply engaged in fermentation, emphasizing how cultures everywhere utilize fermentation to maximize food resources and how his work aims to demystify and advance these practices.
S2:E2 Gaz Oakley
Q: Tell me about the chard then, Gaz.
Chard is a versatile, resilient leafy green with a dual texture stalk and leaf; it adds color and nutrition to gardens and menus, and Gaz suggests embracing it more on modern menus, much like spinach.
S2:E4 Charles Dowding
Q: So Charles, when we started off this morning, you pointed out down near the entrance, you said that's where you used to go to nursery. Can you tell us more about that history and its influence on today's garden?
The long history of the estate's garden practices—from early allotments and biodynamic preparations to the current market garden setup—illustrates how past generations influenced spatial design, plant choices, and the ongoing emphasis on soil health and sustainability.
S2:E4 Charles Dowding
Q: Charles, can you talk to our listeners through why it's so attractive, this first pile?
It's attractive because the green and brown materials need to be balanced with the brown, wood-based matter to keep the heap aerated and prevent soggy, anaerobic conditions, which yields a healthier, more odor-free compost.

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The show centers on a working estate in Somerset, blending garden design, horticulture, sustainable farming, and culinary storytelling with guests who are farmers, gardeners, chefs, conservationists, and artisans. Across episodes, listeners get practical gardening techniques (no-dig methods, soil health, pruning), behind-the-scenes looks at estate operations (composting, animal husbandry, hedgeling), and conversations about biodiversity, climate resilience, and local food systems. The format frequently follows a walking-tour or on-site interview style, often featuring hands-on demonstrations, career-path discussions, and education-focused moments aimed at engaging visitors and aspiring practitioners. A standout aspect is the estate's integr... more

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