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Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

By: Home Grown Productions
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Something exciting is sprouting! Home Grown is the brand-new gardening podcast for anyone who loves growing their own food, from balcony pots to full allotments. Hosted by two of the UK’s brightest horticultural voices, it brings practical tips, seasonal advice, and plenty of inspiration straight to your ears.


Jamie Walton, better known as Nettles & Petals, has built a huge following for his eco-friendly gardening style and passion for sustainability. He’s joined by Martha Swales of Marf’s Kitchen Garden, whose urban garden projects and veg-packed recipes show how much you can grow in even the smallest spaces.


Alongside their own stories and advice, each month Jamie and Martha welcome a range of special guests to share their unique experiences of working with the soil, sowing seeds, and living seasonally.


Whether you want to learn how to start a vegetable patch, discover what to plant each season, or simply enjoy lively conversations about the ups and downs of gardening life, Home Grown is the podcast that helps you grow more and grow better.


New Episodes every Thursday


Subscribe now and get in touch at homegrown@joypeddlers.com

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Episodes
  • S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia

    S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia
    May 21 2026

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by wildlife educator and urban nature advocate Lira Valencia. They explore why cities are full of incredible wildlife if you know where to look, why pigeons deserve more respect, and what the new RSPB advice on bird feeding means for gardeners. This episode is packed with practical advise, wildlife facts and lots of inspiration you can apply to any space.


    And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:


    Sunflower Velvet Queen:

    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/sunflower-velvet-queen/


    Sunflower Titan:

    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/sunflower-titan/


    We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

    hello@homegrownpod.com


    Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

    Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

    Artwork: Rare Studio


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S1 Ep 31: Money Saving Gardening: Free Plants, Free Fertility and DIY Projects

    S1 Ep 31: Money Saving Gardening: Free Plants, Free Fertility and DIY Projects
    May 14 2026

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie share practical ways that can actually make gardening cheaper, more sustainable and less wasteful. From seed saving and propagating plants to homemade compost, DIY garden projects and turning weeds into fertiliser, they explain how to set up closed loop systems and grow more while spending less.


    And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:


    Cottagers Kale:

    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/kale-cottagers/


    We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

    hello@homegrownpod.com


    Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

    Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

    Artwork: Rare Studio


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S1 Ep 30: Grow a Herb Garden: History, Hacks, Herbal Remedies and How to!

    S1 Ep 30: Grow a Herb Garden: History, Hacks, Herbal Remedies and How to!
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Martha and Jamie break down everything you need to know about the power of herbs. They explain what herbs actually are, how to grow them in different conditions, their go-to herbal tea recipes, companion planting combinations, and why they are some of the easiest and most useful plants you can grow. From saving money on supermarket herbs and propagating from cuttings, to supporting pollinators and using them in the kitchen, this episode if full of practical advice you can use in any space.


    If you like to support Jamie's first children's, the link is below, and thank you so much!


    https://geni.us/PlantsNeedFriendsToo


    And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:


    Corsican Mint:

    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/herb-mint-corsican/


    We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:

    hello@homegrownpod.com


    Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

    Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

    Artwork: Rare Studio

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr
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I have followed both Jamie and Martha on instagram for a while and I am so happy they has created this show, it’s so interesting and informative…. And not to sound ageist because I love most of the main gardening presenters, but it’s nice to listen to people around my age know about growing as I feel on the sam level as them, thank you! I love listening and learning

A lovely listen

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Would like a bit more gardening know how from Jamie just because of his long career in horticulture.

Really enjoyed the balance of pleasant, educational, funny conversation.

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Loved this. So inspiring to listen to two passionate like minded people talking plants and everything gardening.

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