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The Organic Grower Podcast

Organic Growers Alliance
Organic Farming
Sustainable Agriculture
Soil Health
Community Supported Agriculture
Crop Rotation
Organic Horticulture
Market Gardening
Knepp Market Garden
Season Extension
The Organic Growers Alliance
Apprenticeships
Hartley Farm
Part-Time Growing
Food Security
No-Dig Farming
Crop Planning
Pitney Farm Market Garden
Dartmoor National Park
Parsnips
Cauliflowers

The Organic Grower Podcast aims to bring together organic growers from across the UK to share their skills and experiences with those looking to deepen their knowledge of the organic growing world. It will be practical in focus, getting straight into the nitty-gritty of people’s growing practices and business operations.James Butterworth, co-founder and grower at Cotswold Market Garden, will be ta... more

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Latest Episodes

I speak with Sinead Fenton of Aweside Farm about the the inspiring job she has done in building a business around organic edible flowers. We get into all the nitty gritty of production methods, market development and the various changes that happened... more

So today, I thought I would share with you my 2025 spring review. What’s gone well and what’s gone less well? How are sales going? What's up, what's down?What are the top crops and why? What improvements can be made for this year and next? And, stay ... more

In today’s episode I speak to farmer, educator and my own business partner, Jonty Brunyee. As I was preparing to change careers 7 years ago, I approached Jonty and his wife, Mel, to see if there was scope for setting up a market garden here at Conygr... more

In this episode, James dives into the topic of protected cropping and share ideas to make the most of the space that you have in an organic system.  He talks about the role of protected cropping through the seasons, rotations, balancing long-season r... more

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Recent Guests

Jonty Brunyee
Farmer, educator, and business partner at Conygree Farm
Conygree Farm
Episode: OGPod Episode 28: Jonty Brunyee on Being Enterprising and Joint Ventures
Ruth Hancock
Owner of Fresh and Green Vegetables
Fresh and Green Vegetables
Episode: OGPod Episode 26: Ruth Hancock and Fresh and Green Vegetables
Michael Fitzsimmons
Founder of Cinderwood Market Garden
Cinderwood Market Garden
Episode: OGPod Episode 25: Michael Fitzsimmons and Cinderwood Market Garden
George Bennett
Owner of Sandy Lane Farm, who transformed traditional farming practices to focus on organic vegetable production and direct selling.
Sandy Lane Farm
Episode: OGPod Episode 23: George Bennett and Sandy Lane Farm
John McCormick
Owner of Helen's Bay Organic, with over 30 years of organic farming experience
Helen's Bay Organic
Episode: OGPod Episode 22: John McCormick and Helen's Bay Organic
Edwin Brooks
Founder of Ed's Veg, specializing in year-round salad production
Ed's Veg
Episode: OGPod Episode 21: Ed's Veg
Hamish Evans
Co-founder and Grower at Middle Ground Growers
Middle Ground Growers
Episode: OGPod Episode 20: Hamish Evans, Sammy Elmore and Middle Ground Growers
Sammy Elmore
Co-founder of Middle Ground Growers
Middle Ground Growers
Episode: OGPod Episode 20: Hamish Evans, Sammy Elmore and Middle Ground Growers
Rebecca Laughton
Horticulture Campaigns Coordinator at the Landworkers Alliance, former market gardener.
Landworkers Alliance
Episode: OGPod Episode 19: Rebecca Laughton and the Landworkers Alliance

Host

James Butterworth
Host of various episodes focusing on practical organic growing techniques and community engagement in agriculture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Inspirational & informative

    Recently discovered this gem. I’m up to episode 11. Love the variety of growers, their different scales and generosity in sharing their experiences. Learning heaps. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fio Lottie
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • This is great, a podcast with UK organic growers generously sharing their experiences and insights in depth. Hope it continues.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    antonrosenfeld
    a year ago
  • Mark Growing Well

    Brilliant. Great to finally have a UK-based organic growing podcast. Very useful. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soap Dodger 4000
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many have expressed gratitude for the focus on UK-based organic growing, highlighting its relevance and usefulness.
Listeners appreciate the variety of topics and growing practices discussed, finding the content informative and inspiring.

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#150
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#32
Ireland/Science/Nature
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#77
Spain/Science/Nature
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#169
Austria/Science/Nature
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#182
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#230
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OGPod Episode 19: Rebecca Laughton and the Landworkers Alliance
Q: What's your assessment of where they are at in that process and how well it's going?
Bea notes that the public sector procurement of organic veg in Wales is growing well, moving from one farm supplying courgettes to multiple farms and counties engaging in the process.
OGPod Episode 25: Michael Fitzsimmons and Cinderwood Market Garden
Q: How do you feel about leaving the business and what led to your decision?
Michael shares mixed feelings, citing struggles with mental health and the realization that the business might thrive with new leadership after he leaves.
OGPod Episode 22: John McCormick and Helen's Bay Organic
Q: Is there anything that takes little effort or resource, but has a big impact for you?
Spinach has become a successful crop for us, especially when sown in spring and autumn.
OGPod Episode 22: John McCormick and Helen's Bay Organic
Q: What mistakes have you made in the last year that you think others can learn from?
Not harvesting potatoes in time, resulting in bare ground that could have been used for green manures.
OGPod Episode 16: Kate McEvoy and Real Seeds
Q: What do you think is the future of seed growing in the coming years?
The future lies in building up more small and medium scale seed producers; it's not about big companies, but diversifying the supply of seed locally.

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Focused on practical insights and experiences from organic growers across the UK, the content enhances listeners' understanding of various cultivation techniques, sustainable practices, and the business aspects of organic farming. With episodes featuring farmers, educators, and innovators in the organic sector, the discussions reveal challenges and successes in agricultural practices while promoting community engagement and collaboration. The series is particularly unique as it emphasizes hands-on knowledge transfer between growers, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the organic farming landscape.

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1. Jonty Brunyee
2. Ruth Hancock
3. Michael Fitzsimmons
4. George Bennett
5. John McCormick
6. Edwin Brooks
7. Hamish Evans
8. Sammy Elmore

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