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The Veg Grower Podcast

Richard
Gardening
Allotment Gardening
Composting
Vegetable Gardening
Compost
Rhubarb
Garlic
Potatoes
Seed Sowing
Chickens
Soil Health
Tomatoes
Beekeeping
Green Manures
Vegetable Growing
Mulching
Horticulture
Broad Beans
Asparagus
National Children's Gardening Week

If you are interested in growing your own food , then this is the podcast for you. Each week Join Richard Suggett as he shares his experience of growing food in his allotment and back garden.

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This week on the Veg Grower Podcast, Richard tackles caterpillars on the brassicas, gets his leeks planted at last, enjoys a strong run of summer harvests, completes a few kitchen‑garden jobs, shares a simple stir‑fried bean recipe, and looks at the ... more

Welcome to Episode 666 of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week Richard has been juggling warm, humid weather, kitchen‑garden pruning, allotment challenges, and an exciting new project helping a young couple start their very first vegetable garden. It’s ... more

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Welcome to Episode 665 of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week Richard shares a classic mix of summer gardening jobs — fruit thinning, sweetcorn planting, slug control, greenhouse tidying — plus our Seed of the Month, a refreshing cabbage slaw recipe, a... more

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Welcome to Episode 664 of the Veg Grower Podcast. This week has been shaped by one thing: heat. With temperatures soaring and humidity making everything feel heavier, Richard has been adapting his gardening routine to keep both the kitchen garden and... more

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Lee Connelly
Known as The Skinny Jean Gardener, he promotes gardening with children and creating memories in the garden.
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Ben Schulter
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Lee Connolly
Gardening expert known for engaging children in gardening activities
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Episode: #554 Where are all these slugs and snails coming from?

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Richard Suggett
Host of The Veg Grower Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    Just come across The Veg Grower Podcast and absolutely love it, 2nd year gardener and allotment holder, the content is fantastic and I learn something every time I listen, looking forward to listening to the next 100 or so episodes on Apple Podcasts. Thanks Richard, and keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJ15XRH
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    This is a brilliant podcast, I love hearing your updates each week, which gives me lots of ideas to try at my own allotment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R_Davis_87
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Almost stared

    I’ve recently discovered The Veg Grower Podcast and have absolutely loved listening to it. As someone who knows virtually nothing about vegetable gardening or gardening full stop for that matter it’s given me the inspiration to stop and think about starting up . I

    found the podcast incredibly approachable, informative, and inspiring.

    I’ve been binge-listening to episodes while at work, and every episode leaves me feeling more excited and confident about starting my own vegetable growing journ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11 magg 11
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great Podcast

    Thanks for a great podcast Richard. Been listening for a couple of years now and always enjoy your content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pot117
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Really enjoyable podcast. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryELea
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Episode 663- Gardeners’ World Live 2026: Inspiring Designs, Mushroom Magic & Growing for Every Space
Q: How did the mushroom business start?
The founders started growing mushrooms to eat them when they couldn't buy them, using coffee grounds as a growth substrate and learning from cookbooks, eventually creating spores or spawn and then kits to empower others to grow their own mushrooms.
Episode 649- Early Carrots, Soil Care, and the Power of Wool Pellets — This Week on the Veg Grower Podcast
Q: Could you tell us a bit about your background and how Traditional Garden Growers started?
Eddie explains growing up in agriculture, studying soil science, and how experiences with regenerative farming and local supply chains led to starting Traditional Garden Growers to produce natural wool-based fertilizers, aimed at reducing chemical inputs and supporting soil health.
Episode 644 Sowing Seeds, Sodden Soil & Is Crop Rotation Still Necessary?
Q: Do you think crop rotation on the plot is necessary?
Richard suggests that crop rotation isn't strictly necessary but emphasizes the importance of being mindful about planting and considering disease management.
Episode 641- Beekeeping Dreams, Winter Harvests and Tidying Up the Allotment
Q: What are the benefits of beekeeping?
Beekeeping helps improve local biodiversity, provides honey, and fosters an enjoyable hobby.
Episode 641- Beekeeping Dreams, Winter Harvests and Tidying Up the Allotment
Q: How do I start beekeeping without any experience?
Find a local beekeeper who offers experiences or courses, and participate in hands-on sessions to learn about beekeeping.

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What is The Veg Grower Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, hands-on gardening and small-scale farming, with a recurring focus on beekeeping, soil health, sustainable inputs, and year-round growing strategies for allotments and kitchen gardens. Episodes mix in-person garden tasks, seasonal tips, and deep-dives with guests ranging from beekeeping experts to soil-product specialists, often tying in community engagement and listener participation. A standout pattern is the blend of humble, doable tactics (seed sowing, mulching, pest management) with broader conversations about ecology, space-limited gardening, and sustainable practices that listeners can apply at home. The format consistently delivers actionable advice, personal experience, and incremental progress, whic... more

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