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Why Women Grow

Alice Vincent
Gardening
Nature
Motherhood
Chelsea Flower Show
Provence
Peatlands
Fungi
Biodiversity Loss
Sustainability
Personal Growth
Climate Change
Soil
Biodiversity
Horticulture
Braiding Sweetgrass
Resilience
Why Women Grow
Interconnectedness
Healing
Cancer Recovery

'These rich and intimate conversations offer new perspectives on our interactions with nature' - The FT I’m Alice Vincent and I’ve been on a quest to understand why women go to ground when there’s so much else to do. In Why Women Grow I have inspiring conversations with designers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and writers in their gardens. This isn’t a podcast about gardening. Sure there’s bit of that but... more

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For many around the world right now, the green spaces that hold so many memories are caught in conflict.

This is the case for the activist, writer and chef Olia Hercules, who has seen the garden her mother made occupied by Russian soldiers during t... more

With a clutch of medals from RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court flower shows, a bestselling garden design book and more than half a million social media followers, Pollyanna Wilkinson has gained a well-earned reputation for making elegant, contemporary an... more

When you become known for your garden - and what you grow there - what does it mean to up peasticks and move? ⁠Milli Proust⁠ is a gardener, writer and floral designer based in a remote corner of West Sussex. She spent a decade transforming her garden... more

There’s a school of thought that believes the garden to be an extra room of the house - albeit, outside. If that’s the case, then India Knight is a masterful host. The author and columnist, who has written 13 books, is a homemaker with an unabashedly... more

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Recent Guests

Olia Hercules
Activist, writer and chef
Chef and author of Strong Roots
Episode: Olia Hercules on gardening for survival
Pollyanna Wilkinson
Garden designer with a focus on accessible, enduring spaces
Studio Pollyanna
Episode: Pollyanna Wilkinson on designing a life-proof garden
Milli Proust
Gardener, writer and flora designer based in a remote corner of West Sussex
Episode: Milli Proust on building a garden
India Knight
Author and columnist discussed in intro as homemaker and writer
Author and columnist
Episode: India Knight on making home in a garden
Daisy Johnson
Author and Booker Prize nominee
Author of The Hotel and Everything Under
Episode: Daisy Johnson on how landscape shapes us
Isabella Tree
Writer and conservationist, known for her work on rewilding and her memoir, Wilding.
Knepp Estate
Episode: Isabella Tree on rewilding a garden
Michelle Ogundehin
Homes therapist, author of Happy Inside, and series judge on Interior Design Masters.
Episode: Michelle Ogundehin on finding home
Jeany Cronk
Co-founder of Mirabeau Wines, dedicated to sustainable viticulture
Mirabeau Wines
Episode: Jeany Cronk on ripping up the rule book
Louise Pascal
Actor and gardener sharing insights on environmental issues and the role of gardening in personal growth.
Episode: Louise Pascal on gardening in a time of crisis

Host

Alice Vincent
Host and author with a focus on women, gardening, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 391 ratings
  • The diversity of topics and perspectives, and ways of being in the world, are incredibly inspiring.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States6 months ago
  • A lovely reflective listen

    I enjoy Alice’s gentle discussions with women gardeners and growers which take a deeper dive into the joy of working with the soil.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheLadyLich
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Horticultural Therapy at Its Vest

    The voices of Alice Vincent and her guests are so soothing. I listen and relisten to these podcasts at the end of the day to find peace. In addition, I learn so much to guide me on my gardening journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lls404
    United States2 years ago
  • I love dropping into these creative women’s gardens with the skilled direction of the host. I find inspiration and a feeling of kinship, the roots connecting us all.

    Audible
    5
    Sarah
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring and digestible

    I love dropping into these creative women’s gardens with the skilled direction of the host. I find inspiration and a feeling of kinship, the roots connecting us all.

    Audible
    5
    Sarah
    United States2 years ago

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The show is praised for intimate, thoughtful discussions and high production quality.
Listeners describe the host as soothing and insightful, with conversations that nourish and inspire gardening and personal growth.
Some listeners note a lack of diversity in guest backgrounds, suggesting broader representation could strengthen the program.

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Olia Hercules on gardening for survival
Q: Can you explain the concept of Summer Kitchens and why they matter in your storytelling?
Summer Kitchens are outdoor workspaces linked to the main house where preservation and cooking happen close to the garden, tracing a cultural practice from 1950s rural Ukraine that she uses to illustrate communal foodways and resilience.
Olia Hercules on gardening for survival
Q: What role do memories of family gardens play in your current garden design?
She describes planting in memory of matriarchs, maintaining gardens as an ongoing conversation with ancestors, and using herbs and flowers as a way to preserve heritage and provide daily ritual for her family.
Olia Hercules on gardening for survival
Q: How does gardening intersect with Ukrainian cuisine for you?
Olia explains that Ukrainian cooking starts from the soil, using seasonal, locally grown ingredients to create authentic flavors; gardening directly fuels traditional dishes and ferments, linking garden work to food culture.
Milli Proust on building a garden
Q: What does the garden teach you about balance and self-identity?
She describes growth as a process of shedding old skins and rediscovering herself through gardening, with a focus on simplicity and beauty guiding her work.
Milli Proust on building a garden
Q: How has motherhood changed your relationship with your garden?
Motherhood deepened her garden's meaning, tying growth to family memories and shaping how she shares knowledge and runs her business around home life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Women Grow

What is Why Women Grow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Why Women Grow features intimate conversations with women who connect deeply with the natural world, often weaving in themes of gardening, design, and creative work. Episodes center on landscapes, biodiversity, motherhood, resilience, and personal growth, with guests ranging from landscape designers and conservationists to artists and winemakers. The show tends to foreground women's perspectives on nature, sustainability, and the ways gardens shape identity, community, and wellbeing. A standout aspect is the warm, reflective interview style that often ties intimate personal stories to broader ecological themes, making it approachable for listeners who want practical inspiration and thoughtful conversations beyond traditional gardening topic... more

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2. Pollyanna Wilkinson
3. Milli Proust
4. India Knight
5. Daisy Johnson
6. Isabella Tree
7. Michelle Ogundehin
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