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This week, we're diving into the small (and slightly ridiculous) things that could be having a big impact on your health. We start with the science behind fibre — and how eating more of it may actually help flush out forever chemicals from the body. Then there's the rising concern over plastics disrupting our sleep, thanks to their unexpected effect on the body's circadian rhythm. We also explore the viral trends taking over wellness feeds right now — from fart walks to “Netflix bum” (yes, it's real), plus the new wave of advice on why midlife strength training is so important for healthspan. Elsewhere in the episode, we unpack how ozempic might change the world and we answer your listener question on how to reduce sugar cravings without falling into the restriction trap. Recommendations: Check out @sambentley for good, positive news that breaks through the doom and gloom! Packing cases - a big stress saver before going on holiday Pitta breads - versatile and reduces waste! Charles Dowding's Youtube channel - namely his 'no dig' method. Lots of useful tips for your garden Plus you can order Rhi's new book The Unprocessed Plate here And don't forget: The Wellness Scoop Live is happening on Saturday 14th June at Cadogan Hall — find your tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/the-wellness-scoop-with-ella-mills-and-rhiannon-lambert/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

--This episode is proudly sponsored by Veggie and Flower Garden Seeds. This Tassie-based, family run business are the go-to destination for veggie, native, herb and flower seeds, specialising in hard-to-get varieties. We love their search functionality - you can filter by colour of flower, whether you're after a full sun or part shade plant, even by what to plant in your climate by month. Their beautiful flower range is amazing, and just last year they exclusively provided Floret seed to the Australian market. Enjoy 15% off their entire range by using the promo code AG15 when purchasing from veggiegardenseeds.com.au -- Milli Proust is one of those people we'd really love to sit down with IRL and enjoy a Pimms & Lemonade in the backyard of her 400-year-old cottage.  She is a flower farmer, florist, seed grower and her business she runs with Paris Alma - Alma Proust - was trusted by Floret to bring their seeds to the UK. She lives in Sussex in the UK with her partner Ted, her son Rex and two wanna be farm dogs. With Milli we cover how to treat hellebores for maximum vase time, why roses are amazing (and how to prune them), compost palace, Charles Dowding and so much more.  Before we get to that we're drinking a Yarlington Mill Willie Smith's Apple Cider - yum bloody yum. We're talking about bougainvillea, self-watering pots (thank you Connie Cao), Fruit Leather, jam making's wrinkle-test, and Foccaccia (Maddie is using the recipe by Alexandra Cooks) and Emily is checking out Gardenstead. Thanks for listening. 

Charles Dowding is world-renowned as a pioneer of no dig growing, and while it's great for saving time and effort, it's also proven to be more productive and better for the environment, and the soil, too.Who better to hear from on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' than the pioneer himself, as Charles joins Sarah and Josie to share his decades of experience with no dig, tips on creating your own fertile garden compost at home, and inspiring ideas for what to sow in late-March.In this episode, discover:Charles' experience with the no dig ethos in different soil types around the worldHow switching to no dig has made his crops consistently more productive across many yearsHow to convert your own organic waste into fertile compost for successful growing and improve the long-term health of your soilDiscover Charles Dowding's latest book:https://shop.charlesdowding.co.uk/products/compost-transform-waste-into-new-lifeProducts mentioned:Chervil 'Vertissimo'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chervil-vertissimoCoriander 'Leisure'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisureMustard 'Red Frills'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frillsWinter purslane (Claytonia)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/winter-purslaneWild Rockethttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-rocketSalad Rocket 'Serrata'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrataMustard 'Red Frills'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frillsBroad Bean 'Superaguadulce'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-superaguadulceLettuce Oak Leaf Collectionhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/organic-lettuce-seed-collectionPea ‘Hurst Green Shaft' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/peas-hurst-green-shaftFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

The man the myth the legend graced us with and hour of his time to talk to us all about his well known methods and even some you may not of heard of before.I hope you have lots of inspiration from tonight's episode, I can't wait to read Charles new book which sounds enlightening.Thank you as ever for watching and listening and joining in if you watched live.Join us next week same time same place

In this exciting episode, Laura and Chay have the incredible opportunity to chat with the legendary Charles Dowding, a household name in the world of organic gardening, particularly known for his expertise in the no-dig method.Throughout the conversation, Charles shares his fascinating journey to becoming a pioneer in organic gardening, revealing how his life experiences have led him to this path. He provides an insightful look at what drives him and his ambitions for the future.Listeners will also be intrigued to learn what Charles gets up to when he's not gardening—some surprising and lesser-known details about his life are revealed.As always, Charles is a fountain of knowledge, and his profound experience shines through in this episode. The discussion also takes a deep dive into topics like rock dust, using the power of magnets in gardening, what gardening is really like in the challenging conditions of Alaska, amongst other things. Tune in to hear more about Charles' innovative ideas and practical gardening tips that have changed the way people approach growing food. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights!To find out more about Charles Dowding, then visit his website: https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast!I'm Roz Chandler, and today, I'm delighted to welcome Jamie Walton. Jamie is an award-winning gardener known for his expertise in no-dig gardening, permaculture, and wild edibles. With over 1.5 million followers on social media, he shares practical growing tips and insights into sustainable gardening.In this episode, Jamie shares his fascinating journey, from barbering and fine art to becoming a head grower at an estate in Sands End. He talks about the challenges of setting up an organic kitchen garden in a tough coastal environment and how a simple social media post catapulted him into the spotlight. Jamie also reveals his latest venture: launching a community food-growing project to support low-income families and food banks.Join us as we explore his passion for sustainability, his new book Nettles and Petals, and the exciting app he's helping to develop for gardeners worldwide!What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Welcome to our short and sharp summer series where we revisit some of your very favourite episodes. We've added an additional little intro, reflecting on our chat with Charles Dowding and general updates since then. things we've been working on since then. Gosh we loved revisiting this chat with Charles. Whether it's your first time listening, or your second go, we hope you get a lot out of it.  Listen to Part 2 with Charles Dowding here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hb74jPuZDqravRpS0oR9N?si=d622b4298b914633 Here's the original episode spiel: Pinch us! We had the chance to speak with the guru of no dig gardening himself, Mr Charles Dowding. Over an hour and a half we meandered all manner of subjects including the obvious (no dig gardening, composting, weeding) and the maybe less obvious - the politics of gardening, UK alotments, microdosing.  To keep our episodes short(ish) and sharp(ish) we've split this into 2 parts.  Charles Dowding has been gardening organically and applying the no-dig method for the past 40 years. He's been instrumental in spreading the word of this style of gardening globally, heralding its effectiveness against weeds, its ability to produce thriving veggies, and its time-saving benefits. Based in Somerset in the south west corner of England, Charles gardens on his property, Homeacres, a 1 ½  acre block. He recently celebrated 11 years there, and it's magic to see the transformation of this space from a neglected parcel of land into a productive paradise. Charles's kinesiology career was short-lived due to the frequent remarks about the dirt under his fingernails, but he wouldn't have it any other way. Charles is passionate about education and is increasingly a voice for the future of food and how gardening can play a pivotal role in climate change. He has written numerous books on gardening, he runs workshops from Homeacres and online, and liberally shares his insights, successes and failures on YouTube and social media. He must be one of the happiest people in gardening.  Find Charles on Instagram here But before we get there...we're chatting about  tiger snakes, guinea fowl, garlic, accidental gardens, zucchini season, jam season, community flower shows,  We're drinking an English Breakfast Mar-tea-ni. We made a tea sugar syrup, added gin, lemon juice, aquafaba (use egg white if you like) and that's pretty much it! Super refreshing. Can recommend.  We're recommending Futuresteading by Jade Miles. Charles recommends Peter Singers' book Animal Liberation

Send Me A Message!! Unlock the secrets of timeless gardening wisdom and discover how vintage insights can transform your garden today. Join us on this week's Master My Garden Podcast as we stroll through the pages of iconic gardening books and explore their lasting impact on modern horticulture.  We'll also touch on Mary Reynolds' compelling "We Are Ark," a call to action for creating wildlife sanctuaries within our own backyards. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just beginning, this episode promises to enrich your gardening journey with historical perspectives and fresh ideas.Our journey continues with a spotlight on home gardening and no-dig techniques that are reshaping the way we cultivate our crops. Bailey Van Tassel's "The Kitchen Garden Living" leads the way with its rich illustrations and practical guides, followed by insights from the renowned DG Hessayon's "Expert" series. We'll delve into Charles Dowding's influential teachings on no-dig gardening and Richard Perkins' transformative work in "Regenerative Agriculture." To wrap up, we're excited to share our top book recommendations for gifting, including Jimmy Blake's "A Beautiful Obsession" and TJ Maher's exquisite take on garden color harmony with his book "Grounded in the garden" These selections are sure to inspire and captivate any garden lover, providing a bounty of knowledge and a feast for the eyes. Be sure to tune in next week for a special recap of our most popular discussions from the past year!Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

In this really special episode, we travelled down to the beautiful Homeacres to meet with Charles Dowding to talk all things No Dig.  When most people think about No Dig Gardening Charles Dowding is often the first name that comes to mind.  His books and the videos that he produces are inspirational to ourselves and many others so it was a huge privilege to spend the afternoon with him and talk about No Dig.Hope you enjoy this one guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

In this edition of DIG IT we are delighted to welcome back Jekka McVicar, top organic herb grower, consultant, and Royal Horticultural Society Judge. Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Jekka on issues affecting herbs, best growing practices, composts, tea infusions, plus we delve into Jekka's latest fabulous book, 100 Herbs To Grow.Plant mentions: Coriander, Basil, Bulbine frutescens (burn jelly plant), Lemon Verbena, Mints including Peppermint and Mentha spicata (Spearmint), Murraya koenigii (Curry tree), Nasturtium, Oregano, Rosemary, Horse Radish, Silybum marianum, Szechuan (Sichuan) Pepper, Rosemary, Thymes, Wild Rocket, Nasturtiums, Wild Strawberries and Winter Savory.People and product mentions: Jamie Oliver, Delia Smith, Borage (the gnome), Charles Dowding, Marcus Waring and garden designer Sarah Eberle. Radio 4's Just a Minute. Horticultural grit, RocketGro Peat-Free Herbs and Alpine Compost, horse manure, Jekka's own peat-free compost mix contains bark, loam, peat-free compost, plus mycorrhizal fungi. Working in some loam can help the composts porosity. Use grit rather than bark for herb mulching. Seaweed feeds are generally best for herbs. Westland Epsom salts will help keep the foliage green and healthy. Growth Technology SG Invigorator. Black plastic for horsetail and general weed suppression.Problem pests: Leaf-hoppers, rosemary beetle and thrips.Tea Infusions: Lemon verbena or lemon grass (with a gin and tonic works a treat). Citrus trilogy, a perfect mood lifter orange blossom, lime leaves and lemongrass and rosemary. Garlic leaf tea for keeping slugs away on your seedlings.Sore throat - sage tea (gargle) for coughs and cold, sprig of hyssop and thyme in hot water with some honey. For Indigestion, try fennel leaf tea which also helps reduce cholesterol.Jekka McVicar and Charles Dowding in conversation on YouTubeJekka's castaway luxury: A propagating kit with a snip, sharpened chop stick, a pair of long tweezers and a wet stone.To find out more about Jekka's story, the specialist herb farm containing over 400 culinary and medicinal herbs from all around the world and online shop. Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do gardens need compost? What exactly is compost and what are the benefits compost brings to our gardening spaces? Charles Dowdling, gardener, author and champion of the modern 'no dig' gardening method, brings ways you can transfer your garden through the use of compost. Do you have a gardening question you'd like Alan Titchmarsh's help with? Submit your question in the comments below or go to www.gardenersworld.com/podcast/questions/ Alan will answer a selection in the Ask Alan podcast series from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine in February and March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No-dig gardening guru Charles Dowding creates his dream garden from all of the places he has been and seen. We find out why he loves the landscapes of the island of Iona in Scotland, his adventures in growing in France and Wales, and how he discovered the no-dig method.  Discover his tips on building your social media and learn about Charles' tried-and-tested methods of composting - plus, what he would never allow into his dream garden.  Talking Gardens is created by the team at Gardens Illustrated magazine. Find lots more garden inspiration and planting ideas at www.gardensillustrated.com  Enjoyed this episode? Tell a friend, make sure to leave a review, or a comment to let us know who you would like to hear talking about their dream garden next time. Follow now so you never miss an episode. AD // Niwaki are offering Talking Gardens listeners the opportunity to save 10% at niwaki.com, until the 28th February 2025 using the code TALK10. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount codes and excludes delivery costs. Please visit the Niwaki website for any further Terms & Conditions that might apply at https://www.niwaki.com/about/terms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So is it possible that digging your garden is a total waste of your time? According to our guest on this episode, it may be time to put down that shovel and spend those precious hours doing something way more productive.  Charles Dowding is best known as the ‘No-Dig Guru. He trained as a horticulturalist and became very interested in the links between soil and nutrition. During his studies, he discovered that we can have healthier soil by leaving it undisturbed, and just feeding it with compost from above. On this episode of Food Matters Charles reveals the science behind his revolutionary approach to gardening and food production. It's a wide-ranging conversation touching on topics like soil health, the nutritional density of fruit and veg and the global food system. And its packed full of practical knowledge and advice to help you to become the best version of your best home-grower self. 

In this latest episode of The Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd welcomes Ed Morrison, the CEO of Roots Allotment. This membership-based business aims to empower communities across the UK to grow their food and become part of a vibrant local community. From the germ of an idea during lockdown, the company is pursuing a bold vision for sustainable self-reliance. Ed Morrison's journey with Roots Allotment began serendipitously during a pre-lockdown gardening talk in Lyme Regis, where he encountered no-dig gardening pioneer Charles Dowding. This meeting ignited Morrison's interest in sustainable food cultivation, leading him to propose a market garden on unloved land in his grandmother's garden. Roots Allotment is not just about growing vegetables; it's about fostering community and inclusivity. With nine sites across England, in places like Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield, Bath, Stourbridge, Chelmsford and Croydon, each allotment buzzes with human and insect life. Morrison's ambition is to develop a network of over 100 sites with over 100,000 people growing their own food within a decade. With every location fostering a sense of community,, this vision has the potential to impact more than just the way some people eat. Converting land into allotments isn't without its challenges, from sorting members' seeds into tiny packets to accessing quality compost. However, Morrison highlights that one of the most pressing issues is finding suitable land amid the competition from housing developers and other edge-of-town developers.  If all this sparks a desire to have a Roots Allotment near you, visit their website and complete an application form - apparently, all it takes is 300 signatures from friends to influence where their next site is!    Edited by Stella Gent

What does your fantasy garden look like? That's what we ask our guests on the Talking Gardens podcast. This season we've got an amazing new line up of top gardeners, designers, plantspeople and flower fanatics telling us all about their dream growing spaces and the plants, people and tools they couldn't live without.    Tune in to hear what national treasure Monty Don really thinks about rewilding, and for no-dig guru Charles Dowding's top composting tips. This season, we'll also be talking to lauded designer Jinny Blom, royal florist Shane Connolly, nurserywoman Rosy Hardy and many more.    New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, RHS Garden Wisley's Sheila Das talks to ‘no dig' champion Charles Dowding all about his new book on composting, and how you can go about starting the perfect sized heap to suit your own garden. We explore the wonders of mycorrhizae and learn about the beneficial relationship between fungi and the roots in our soil. And we take a trip to the Malvern Autumn Show to marvel at the display of record-breaking giant vegetables and to talk to some of the hardworking growers.   Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Charles Dowding, Sheila Das, Jassy Drakulic, Jenny Laville, Sebastian Suski, Peter Glazebrook, Graham Barrett   Other Links: RHS Grow Your Own Veg Throughout the Year RHS Horti Curious  Charles Dowding  Results from Malvern Autumn Show Become a member of the RHS

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Love is in the air as Karin's Paul has sat through a whole hour of Charles Dowding and is a converted man. Vicky hasn't had much time on the plot this week and has missed it terribly. The one time she makes it down there she discovers the dreaded blight has arrived, wiping out a half a bed of potatoes. Karin is continuing with her never ending onion planting, and grapples with two new hugelcultures.

In this episode we have two conversations, both passionate about sustainability, biodiversity and great growing results. Chris Holgreaves from Urban Wyrm has won the support of No-Dig Guru, Charles Dowding for their new range of compost enriched with worm casts. Kim O'Brien AKA Dahliafarmerama is a garden designer, but has won fame online as a specialist grower of dahlias.  Urban Wyrm: ⁠https://www.urbanwyrm.co.uk/ Kim O'Brien: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dahliafarmerama/ Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk⁠ Phil Wright: ⁠⁠www.wrightobara

Tonight me and Jamie had a good chat about what we have been up to and what we have been growing what's been successful what's been a failure. Highlights from the episode ⬇️

Charles Dowding's new book Compost has arrived and Vicky is swooning. Karin has made a start of planting for autumn, with spring onions and broadbeans in trays at home. We got a sweet anniversary surprise from Karin's eldest; two pretty The Plot Thickens signs for our respective sheds.

This weeks episode we chat to Amy West a former allotment holder and gardener who has created a vegetable garden in a rented property. Marc and Jamie have had busy weeks, Marc attended Gardeners World Live Autumn Fair at Audley End and Jamie has been to a course with the legend that is Charles Dowding! We also spoke about the Bearded Growers hike up Snowden on Saturday if you want to donate to a great cause you can here

Meer nieuws over Koersk en de Donbass, maar vooral over Pavel Durov en Telegram. Na de pauze schuift een speciale gast aan! AANRADER: Bestel vast de nieuwe zaaikalender van Charles Dowding voor 2025 (die van 2024 was binnen enkele weken uitverkocht)!           Of bestel vast de fantastische Epoque nr. 22 over […]

In this episode, I got to chat to the lovely Lara Honnor, Founder of Skools Beanz CIC about the highs and lows of life and gardening. From a life-changing diagnosis to growing her own gardening community near Yeovil, Somerset, Lara opened up about her experiences with therapeutic horticulture and the past, present and future of Skool Beanz. Having seen Lara speak on Charles Dowding's Future Gardeners Forum, I knew she was going to be a fantastic guest and she certainly did not disappoint! Find more from Lara and Skool Beanz CIC:https://www.instagram.com/skoolbeanz/https://www.skoolbeanzcic.com/https://bookwhen.com/skoolbeanzcichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUCqiffDR4This season is sponsored by the wonderful Feverfew Gardening Co. who sell the most aesthetically pleasing AND utterly practical gardening gloves for women, alongside other treats like t-shirts, boonie hats and gorgeous gifts for gardeners. I have worn these gloves everyday in the garden since I got my first pair in 2022 and gloves for gals really don't get any better than these. If you want to get your hands on a pair of the best gloves going, use code LADYGARDENER15 for 15% off! Happy shopping, listening and growing!Find out more about the Feverfew Gardening Co. https://feverfewgarden.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/feverfewgarden.co/https://www.facebook.com/feverfewgardenco/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Tube Liz zorab - Blyther Farm  Based in Wales. Liz shares their triumphs, our failures and some insight into the daily life of a small homestead. They share how they explore ways to make their lives greener, more enriched and more fulfilling. Focus is on sustainable living.  https://www.youtube.com/@LizZorab Free Range LIving - Troy and Pascale and their little bub on 9-acre homestead in the South West of Australia. Lots of practical videos and how to's. Ths one was recommended to me some time back by a friend and I was invested from day 1. It's like you are part of the family.  https://www.youtube.com/@FreeRangeLiving Anne of all trades - More homesteading than permaculture focused but fun and easy to watch . Based in Nashville in the US. Anne is someone who is learning how to do everything homesteading and lives by the motto everything is figureoutable. - Great one to get inspired for projects.   https://www.youtube.com/@FreeRangeLiving Podcasts  Avant gardeners - 2 friends who are learning how to garden often with a cocktail or a wine. They interview guests including the amazing Charles Dowding. These ladies are light hearted and easy to listen to. Episodes are fortnightly with the last one in  May and we hope they are back soon.  https://open.spotify.com/show/0n06Jg8dYvMhZuVsIzunjN?si=da0aab06f83c4067 Futuresteading: Jade Miles has been in my ears since 2020. now up to season 10 there are some seriously amazing conversations. Everything from big picture thinking and action to actions we can take on a small scale everyday. As the name suggests on the box, it's a  conversation about future focus. Creating a culture now that values tomorrow. https://open.spotify.com/show/5OFbma9mUm5fuiNkfNTOjI?si=d32ee8c3a47d4ea3 Big Things, little things with Sophie - this is one has been around since 2021. Lots of big conversations and insight into many brilliant humans who are leaders in making positive changes in the world.  https://open.spotify.com/show/0156407tkctwCnGXQsh8pT?si=42d7eb22181841c9

In today's episode of The Raw and Wild Hearts podcast, Charles Dowding and I drop into the life lessons, wisdom and wisdom and true connection that is offered in so many ways from the garden. The no dig approach is the ultimate example of how we can allow life to thrive from very little control. Charles has such a gentle and welcoming spirit. He is the ultimate ambassador for a homegrown spirit and life, as well as finding ease in every phase of your garden! So much to share in this enlightening and informative chat! Show Notes -The future is our children -Soil is the root -The power of language -No dig gardening and a mission -Ploughing a lonely furrow -Pioneering and sharing -“It's not what you know, it's what you understand” -Objectivity and subjectivity -Lessons from compost -The hard way has been made the way -Find more of what we know -Bottom up -Using waste -Weeds in reality and as a metaphor -Clear it up quickly -The words we use -Empowered gardening through understanding -Start small and grow every year -Efficiency is optimal -No dig vs digging -The process of decomposition -Earthing and sky gazing -The Charles Dowding vibe! -The intuitive garden magic -Our unique compost heaps Links mentioned Charles Dowding Website https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCB1J6siDdmhwah7q0O2WJBg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charles_dowding?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Pre-order his new book Compost out September 2024! https://geni.us/Compost Lori Reising Website https://therawandwildhearts.com/ Come hang with Lori on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/therawandwildhearts/

David Maxwell heads to a cottage garden on the Ards Peninsula created by a couple over the last 10 years. With their dream now a reality, they recently opened the garden for a month under the National Garden Scheme. In County Meath, David returns to Rosie Maye's garden for the second part of a chat about her diverse collection of roses. Designer Johnny Knox joins David in studio to discuss creating cover in the garden when the showers keep coming and market gardener Charles Dowding says no to digging and yes to composting. Ann Fitzsimmons will also join David in studio to answer questions live.

In this episode of The 5 O' Clock Apron Podcast, Claire cooks with champion gardener Charles Dowding. From a farming family in rural Somerset, Charles' focus as a gardener and author has always been to grow healthy and health-giving food. Through his teaching on gardening courses around the world and also on his sizeable social media platform, Charles is keen to promote an awareness of nutrition and its links to food production. Charles has accumulated a considerable following for his No – Dig philosophy on soil management and gardening. Cooking with Charles is like visiting Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, with Charles producing delicious, homegrown ingredients to use in the borscht that we make together. With the pot bubbling away on the stove top, Charles and I take a turn around his beautiful garden, I get to meet his worms, check out the shed where he stores a bounty of fruit and veg all winter long, and all the while, as we walk along, we stop and munch on various vegetables from bed to bed. Eat More Soil (a peck in a lifetime for optimum gut health he tells us) is a maxim I take away from my day cooking with this legend of the gardening world. Thank you Charles, I'll be back in the summer when the borlotti beans you gave me to sow have grown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another exciting episode from the veg grower podcast. Happy new year to you are you ready to hear the start of the 2024 garden updates? This week Richard has wanted to hit 2024 running with the gardening so over the last week there has been preparations underway. Garden Update: We first head into Richard's garden for the first 2024 garden update, where work has been taking place to get the vegetable beds ready to grow. Food has been harvested such as leeks, parsnips and sprouts. But there is still more food waiting to be harvested, carrots and purple sprouting broccoli to name a few. With vegetables harvested this cleared the beds to have some space. In which weeds have been cleared and the areas mulched with compost. All this is getting our 2024 garden ready. Seeds have also been sown including peppers and aubergines indoors and onions in the greenhouse. However some chilli pepper seedlings have been attacked by slugs or snails. Them damn pests. The 2024 Garden needs some seeds: After the garden update we head into Richard's greenhouse where Richard is evaluating the plug plant trainer's he has used. These are great way to start some seeds and Richard has found that it reduces the amount of time spent pricking out later on in the year. There are 4 types of plug plant trainers Richard has used and they can be found at Cheap plug plant trainers that might last a season or 2. These are far from Richards favourite but are cheap. Richard bought his from wilko's or the range. A much better option is these plug plant trays that Charles Dowding helped design. These are reusable and easier to get the plants out. Richard has also found these rubber plug plants trainers to be easy to use and reusable. But Richard's favourite are these plug plant trainers from Agralan. These have been well thought out and offer many handy features that gardeners might find useful. What do you like to use to start off your seeds? Chef Scott's Recipe Of The Week: This week Chef Scott has adapted a recipe sent in by a listener. This is a great way to use butternut squash and make a quick and easy pasta dish. Check out the recipe in full here. Allotment Update: Of course it wouldn't be complete without a visit to the allotment. December was a wet and dark month so Richard is hoping for a better start to the year and he got it!!! On the allotment Richard has made a note of tasks to do especially throughout January including moving a shed. Richard has also been covering empty spaces with cardboard and mulching fruit bushes with wood chip and lets not forget the dreaded weeding!!! And finally: Its been a productive week and start to the new year. Richard has set some homework for you. That is to take a photo of your allotment or garden at the start of the year. That way we can all refer back to it later on in the year and see how it changes throughout the year. Don't forget to share your photos or get in touch with anything regarding todays podcast. If you have enjoyed this podcast then please rate and review on your podcast provider, and if you want to support the work we do then please consider becoming a member of our supporters club. Click the button below to find out more.

When should I prune raspberry canes? How do I prep the lawn for winter?Why have my leeks turned pink inside?Kathy Clugston and her panel of gardening experts are in Sarratt, Hertfordshire for this week's episode. Joining Kathy on the panel are plantsman Matt Biggs, grow your own guru Bob Flowerdew, and pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood. And GQT regular Anne Swithinbank chats to Charles Dowding to find out his best tips and tricks for composting.Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

For more than four decades, Charles Dowding has been growing his own vegetables, mastering the very best ways to do it. But it wasn't until more recently that he started sharing all of his knowledge with people around the world. Press play to learn: How the “no dig” method works as a labor-saving way of high-yield gardening How doing less to your soil can lead to more (and better) food in your kitchen! Soil health – how it works, how to foster it, and what it can do for you Why weeds are a good sign, and how to get rid of them using the “no dig” method Whether you should cover your crops How much new compost to add to the soil each year Interested in learning more? Tune in, read Dowding's book titled No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort, and check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesDowding1nodig Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Today, Kevin reminisces and reflects on what he learned from Charles Dowding. Charles has given gardeners the gift of no-till gardening. Sit back, and take in Kevin's no-till impressions and observations. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47Te5Ga Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47R2E1S Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3RktDf0 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3t94hJd Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead!  Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, and Jacques) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server

I've got bags of used compost, what do I do with it? Which fruit and veg would the panel recommend for novice gardeners to grow? Is gardening an art or a science? Ready to answer all these questions and more, Kathy Clugston and her team of experts are in Warley Woods, Smethwick for this week's episode of GQT. Joining Kathy to offer their best horticultural tips and tricks are Head of Oxford Botanical Gardens Dr Chris Thorogood, houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank, and landscape designer Matthew Wilson. Anne Swithinbank visits gardener Charles Dowding to find out all there is to know about the no dig approach. Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Producer: Dan Cocker Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

It's the premier of Season 3 and Dr Randall sits down with no-dig pioneer Charles Dowding.  Charles is a regenerative farmer from Somerset England and is an accomplished author who is inspiring people all over the world with his revolutionary gardening techniques.Empowering people with food and health knowledge, abilities and skills, Charles called his latest book Skills for Growing because he noticed how people need quite basic knowledge and abilities and to be empowered to grow food. He feels that ‘power' needs mentioning because so many are giving away their power, through fear, most recently about the virus.Charles' book is https://charlesdowding.co.uk/product/charles-dowdings-skills-for-growing/, available in North America from Chelsea Green Publishing https://www.chelseagreen.com/writer/charles-dowding/Tune in to an amazing episode with two inspiring healers! Only on Soul Stories.

Charles Dowding has been using the no-dig method since the '80s. We discuss what he's learned during his decades of do dig and what current experiments he's running on his newly expanded gardening area. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/43QVCqW EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/44LNZn8 EG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/43Jayr7 Connect With Charles Dowding: Charles Dowding has made no dig popular with millions of readers and viewers. They love how it's good for the soil, healthy for plants, and easier plus time-saving for them. His growing methods are applicable to small areas and large ones and are used worldwide. Since 1982 he has created and cropped four no dig market gardens on varied soils from stony to silt, and on two types of clay. Currently, he grows vegetables on 0.35 acres/1300 meters 2 in Somerset, SW England, for local sales of salad leaves and vegetables. He has written 14 books, runs a YouTube channel and Instagram account, has created and sells online gardening courses, writes for gardening magazines, and gives talks plus courses at home and abroad. Instagram YouTube  Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest  Website Online Course Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

This week we welcome Charles Dowding, the godfather of the no dig method! There is no one better to give us the scoop on no dig. In this method, you don't disturb the soil as much as possible, add mulch on top to stop the weeds, and feed the soil with organic matter. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/477s2QX EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3DBkEzU EG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/43GSJsM Connect With Charles Dowding: Charles Dowding has made no dig popular with millions of readers and viewers. They love how it's good for the soil, healthy for plants and easier plus time-saving for them. His growing methods are applicable for small areas and large ones, and are used worldwide. Since 1982 he has created and cropped four no dig market gardens on varied soils from stony to silt, and on two types of clay. Currently he grows vegetables on 0.35 acres/1300 meters 2 in Somerset, SW England, for local sales of salad leaves and vegetables. He has written 14 books, runs a YouTube channel and Instagram account, has created and sells online gardening courses, writes for gardening magazines, and gives talks plus courses at home and abroad. Instagram YouTube  Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest  Website Online Course Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

“A micrófono cerrado me contó cosas que es mejor dejar privadas, pero no se van a quedar con ganas de ver a este gran maestro llamar abiertamente a las cosas por su nombre, hablar de lo que está pasando REALMENTE con el clima y la manipulación y, lo más importante, compartirnos todas las prácticas que él lleva a cabo y que son técnicas “olvidadas” o, más bien, que han querido que olvidemos, que no recordemos o que ridiculicemos.” […] “Al final de la entrevista, sentí un profundo agradecimiento por la honestidad y apertura con la que Charles nos había obsequiado ya que él no ha tocado abiertamente estos temas hasta ahora. Por eso esta entrevista es algo inédito.” Subscríbete al blog de Ximena y lee también los post EXTRA que vienen con cada episodio: https://thefunctionalforce.substack.com/ Sobre el invitado: Charles Dowding es una figura muy reconocida en el campo de la jardinería orgánica y los métodos de jardinería sin labranza. Se lo conoce por sus enseñanzas y prácticas relacionadas con técnicas sostenibles y eficientes de cultivo de vegetales. Aquí hay algunos aspectos clave de las enseñanzas de Charles Dowding: Jardinería sin labranza: Dowding aboga por el enfoque de no labrar, que implica una perturbación mínima de la estructura del suelo. En lugar de labrar o arar el suelo, enfatiza el uso de materia orgánica y compost como una capa superior para crear un entorno de crecimiento saludable para las plantas. Acolchado: Dowding promueve el uso de acolchado, como materiales orgánicos como paja, hojas o compost, para cubrir la superficie del suelo. El acolchado ayuda a suprimir las malas hierbas, retener la humedad y mejorar la fertilidad del suelo al descomponerse lentamente y enriquecer el suelo. Compostaje: El compostaje desempeña un papel vital en los métodos de jardinería de Dowding. Él enfatiza el uso de compost como una enmienda rica en nutrientes para el suelo, proporcionando un entorno favorable para el crecimiento de las plantas y mejorando la estructura del suelo. Siembra sucesiva: Dowding anima a los jardineros a maximizar su cosecha utilizando técnicas de siembra sucesiva. Esto implica sembrar nuevas semillas o trasplantar plántulas en diferentes intervalos para asegurar un suministro continuo de vegetales durante la temporada de crecimiento. Policultivos y Asociaciones de plantas: Charles Dowding promueve la idea de intercalar diferentes variedades de vegetales dentro del mismo espacio para crear comunidades de plantas diversas y mutuamente beneficiosas. Este enfoque puede mejorar el control de plagas, optimizar la utilización del espacio y mejorar la salud general de las plantas. Dowding ha escrito varios libros - 13 hasta ahora -, imparte talleres y comparte sus conocimientos a través de diversas plataformas, inspirando a muchos jardineros a adoptar prácticas orgánicas y sostenibles de jardinería. Los recursos de Charles: Website: www.CharlesDowding.com Instagram: @Charles_Dowding Youtube: Charles Dowding ---------------------- Este episodio está patrocinado por TI (gracias por suscribirte, compartir y dejar una review para apoyarlo) y mis productos y cursos: CURSO METABOLISMO ANCESTRAL | https://www.functionalfemaleforce.com/cursometabolismo MASTERCLASS EN VIDEO GRATIS: RECUPERA TU SALUD METABÓLICA | https://www.functionalfemaleforce.com/metabolismo TEST METABÓLICO GRATIS: CÓMO ESTÁ TU METABOLISMO Y DÓNDE EMPEZAR A SANARLO? | https://www.functionalfemaleforce.com/testmetabolismo TODOS MIS RECURSOS GRATIS Y DE PAGO | https://www.ximenadelaserna.com/ Conecta con Ximena: Website | https://www.ximenadelaserna.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalforce/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/functionalfemaleforce/ Suscríbete al podcast de Ximena: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/viaje-a-la-nueva-historia-la-re-unión-de-la-tribu/id1607453164 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46hmGJbhjfiZvPfq29wQk2 Stitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=681030

Local gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi has been talking about no-dig gardening techniques for awhile. He compares his practices to those of another gardening "Charlie," Charles Dowding from England, who has been no-dig gardening for decades.

If you've heard of no dog gardening this is the man who popularised it and brought it to the masses. Charles, from a dairy farm never saw a future in that sector for ethical reasons. Since then he has ventured into crop production on a horticultural scale, been involved in scientific trialing, written 14 books and built up a following across all platforms of over 1 million. Including over 500k on YouTube. A topical chat with a progressive mind…with me trying to not get confused!

Promises of less work with more garden productivity often raise my suspicions, perhaps sounding too good to be true—except when the subject is no-dig gardening. The no-dig method of caring for our vegetable beds, which today's guest, Charles Dowding, has popularized, is not just good for maximizing output while minimizing labor, but also of great benefit to the soil and the greater environment. I learned more about how to get started from Charles.  Charles Dowding is often called the guru of no-dig gardening, which he practices today in his organic market garden in Somerset, in Southwest England. He began experimenting with no-dig in 1982 and, over the years since, in his many books and in person and online teaching, including his massive YouTube channel, Charles has brought countless people into the no-dig fold.  His most recent book is “No Dig: Making and Managing a Vegetable Garden Without Tilling.” 

Charles Dowding, no-dig gardener from the UK, shares the Carrot with us from his perspective! Carrots help demonstrate the relationship that plants have with the soil they grow in. Learn something about implementing no-dig gardening methods into your growing practices. Learn also about Charles' lived experience as a grower of veggies and a soil enthusiast. Meredith and Charles discuss their appreciation of gut health, and how it might connect with soil health. Listen to all this and more in this special episode with Charles! Be sure to check out what Charles is growing via his vibrant Instagram page @charles_dowding (You can also access the books that he's written by way of his IG page.) Take a look at charlesdowding.co.uk while you're at it and learn all kinds of things! Check out the Next Ingredient website at www.nextingredient.com Take a peek at the blog while you're there: nextingredient.com/blog. Maybe you're more of an Instagram person: @nextingredient Thank you for listening! Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the show. This podcast is meant to be a survey and celebration of natural ingredients. Please remember that health topics mentioned in these episodes are general. This is not to be considered one-on-one consulting with Next Ingredient, and does not replace a partnership with a trusted healthcare practitioner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/next-ingredient/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/next-ingredient/support

Welcome to the last episode in series 4 of the Mic The Gardener – Gardening Podcast. In this week's episode I chat to gardening guru, Charles Dowding. Charles is a gardening legend in the making, an English horticulturalist, an author who has pioneered modern no-dig and organic soil management since 1983. Charles is on a mission to teach gardeners that there is no need to dig over the soil. In fact the less you dig the better its structure which is vital to the health of all plants.  This is the very essence of the no-dig system that Charles has perfected over a lifetime of growing vegetables. I chat to Charles about his new book ‘No-Dig'. It's set to become the bible for new growing enthusiasts and literally leaves no stone unturned. To find out more about Charles head to his website where you will find loads more information about Charles, his no dig philosophy, courses and lots lots more. Despite this being the last in the current series, please do continue to message me at the podcast email address micthegardener01@gmail.com or you can message me directly via Instagram where you will find me as @mike_thegardener. And if you haven't already, please do follow/subscribe and if you are able please leave a review. And I will see you with Series 5 very soon. Mike

With the publication of his much-anticipated new book 'No Dig', Charles Dowding joins Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis to share amazing insight into the soil we grow our precious plants in, and also Show and Tell some of his favourite varieties from his plot this year. PLANT LIST Brussel Sprout 'Evesham Special' Celery 'Victoria' F1 Beetroot 'Boltardy'  Tomato 'Sun Heart' Aubergine 'De Barbentane' Snack Pepper 'Flynn' Apple 'Ribston Pippin' Plum 'Coe's Golden Drop'  Tomato 'Brandywine' Melon 'Ogen' Radicchio '506 TT'  Amaranthus 'Red Army'

We often think about planting bulbs at this time of year for a colourful spring display but what about the bulbs that are flowering right now? In this week's Gardeners' Corner, David Maxwell visits Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where there is a fine selection of Colchicums, Hesperanta, Crocosmia and Cyclamen putting on a dazzling autumn show. In Islandmagee, he finds Cherry Townsend harvesting seed that will make free plants for next years garden and he chats to Mr No Dig aka Charles Dowding about the benefits of undisturbed soil when it comes to drainage, weed growth and crop yields. In studio David is joined by expert Claire Woods who will be answering listener questions live. Contac the programme by email – gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

This week, making his second appearance on the podcast, is my guest Charles Dowding. Charles is the leading proponent worldwide of No Dig gardening. He's authored and co-authored many books and articles on the subject, including his latest book No Dig which is the result of 40 years experience and looks set to become the definitive text on the subject. He produces enough food to sell to local restaurants and inhabitants, to feed all his course attendees and visitors and also his own household from his plot which until recently has only been a quarter of an acre in size, proving categorically that no-dig equals maximum productivity. He is a prolific generator of media content, his YouTube channel has over 55 million views and he's bought the no-dig technique to a worldwide audience.  Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Spider silk What We Talk About How Charles got started out in gardening Why do we need compost for no-dig and is it essential to create our own? No dig techniques on different types of soils Giving the beds a year off (or not) and crop rotation No-dig and plant pests and diseases Why every last gardener in the UK hasn't adopted no-dig! About Charles Dowding Charles Dowding is the leading proponent of no-dig gardening. Not only does he have a huge following, but his advice is born out of more than 40 years of growing, analysing, comparing, and recommending. He has been growing veg since 1981, having gardened in four different locations and grown hundreds of thousands of crops. Charles currently gardens his modestly sized plot Homeacres, in Somerset, from which he produces enough food to sell to local restaurants and inhabitants, to feed all his course attendees and visitors and also his own household. He is a prolific generator of media content and has bought the no-dig technique to a worldwide audience.  Links No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort by Charles Dowding - Dorling Kindersley, September 2022  www.charlesdowding.co.uk Other episodes if you liked this one: Feeding your Soil with Humanure with Joseph Jenkins Growing Food with Stephanie Hafferty Patreon Membership

For more than four decades, Charles Dowding has been growing his own vegetables, mastering the very best ways to do it. But it wasn't until more recently that he started sharing all of his knowledge with people around the world. Press play to learn: How the “no dig” method works as a labor-saving way of high-yield gardening How doing less to your soil can lead to more (and better) food in your kitchen! Soil health – how it works, how to foster it, and what it can do for you Why weeds are a good sign, and how to get rid of them using the “no dig” method Whether you should cover your crops How much new compost to add to the soil each year Interested in learning more?  Tune in, read Dowding's book titled No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort, and check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesDowding1nodig Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Joining us in this episode is Charles Dowding, the author of No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort, and other books that are centered around modern no dig and organic soil management gardening practices.  Charles is an English horticulturist who has been working in this field since 1983, and he devotes much of his time and skills to educating people about this effective gardening technique. In addition to his work as an author, Charles also has a popular Youtube channel that shows these methods in action.   Click play to discover: What no dig gardening is, and why it is considered a labor-saving gardening method. How digging can disturb existing nutritional properties in the soil. How to plant food in an area overgrown by weeds.  To find out more about Charles Dowding and his approach to no dig gardening, visit charlesdowding.co.uk. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Would you eat veg with soil on it? But what if it was potentially healthier for you and the planet?According to the UN's FAO, over 90% of the Earth's soil could be degraded by 2050. There are several reasons but “conventional farming” that uses chemicals (e.g. pesticides), machinery and other modern techniques is potentially adding to the problem.So what's the solution? Is organic farming (using no pesticides) enough?Charles Dowding, this week's podcast guest, is an unsung hero of progressive farming. An author, YouTuber and NO DIG pioneer, Charles started his experimentation with NO DIG back in 1982 and the results were amazing. From the wonderful harvest and reduction in weeds; to the improvement in retention of health within the food he grew, Charles realised he had hit on something special!Since then Charles has been sharing his findings about the benefits of NO DIG and the movement is catching on! Within our own 4-acre farm we also practice the method of NO DIG: we are new to farming in this capacity and so far we are getting so much joy from it.“Through my experience, I've become more and more aware of how soil works, through not working it! I've increased my understanding of biodiversity and the need to keep carbon in the soil. Digging, and any form of soil exposure, releases CO2 into the atmosphere. No dig keeps carbon locked in the soil, and carbon in many forms is the building block of soil structure and food.”We absolutely loved this episode. We hope you dig it, too!Lots of Love,Dave & SteveTo find out more about Charles and the NO DIG movement visit his site: https://charlesdowding.co.uk/Produced By Sean Cahill and Sara Fawsitt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is Bex Partridge, the floral artist and gardener Botanical Tales based in Devon, England. Bex creates sustainable designs, displays and installations using dried flowers, also known as everlastings.  Her work celebrates nature and the shifts of the seasons, drawing attention to flowers in each stage of their existence.  Her ethereal displays and designs create a sense of wonder in the observer, and bespeak certain magic.  Learning from her – whether through her workshops, books, or Patreon community – will change the way you see the garden.  Her most recent book, Flowers Forever, is available this month in the UK, and at the end of June in the USA. Please see the links below for order'/preorder information. Garden People Podcast from https://www.instagram.com/violetear_studio/ (@violetear_studio) L I S T E N https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-people/id1595934172 (iTunes) https://open.spotify.com/show/7qlYq5yVrLEgfCuZOtrPcn (Spotify) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/garden-people (Stitcher) S H O W N O T E S https://www.instagram.com/botanical_tales/ (Bex Partridge) https://www.botanicaltales.com/ (Botanical Tales) Bex's most recent book “https://amzn.to/3O6jU8O (Flowers Forever: Sustainable dried flowers, the artists way),” available early June in the UK and June 28 in the USA. Also see: https://amzn.to/3mytjKE (Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers) http://biodynamic.org.uk/ (Biodynamic growing UK) and https://www.biodynamics.com/ (USA) https://jpibiodynamics.org/collections/biodynamic-preparations (Biodynamic preparations) https://charlesdowding.co.uk/ (Charles Dowding no dig), https://lovenfreshflowers.com/2019/05/30/no-till-flower-farming/ (No till from Love ‘n Fresh Flowers) https://www.finegardening.com/article/double-digging (Digging / double digging) https://amzn.to/3Qmhllg (Wormery) https://www.masterclass.com/articles/egg-shell-fertilizer-guide#4-benefits-of-eggshell-fertilizer (Egg shell fertilizer) Oudolf Field - https://www.hauserwirth.com/news/2269-oudolf-field/ (Hauser and Wirth) P L A N T L I S T Tulipa ssp. https://www.thespruce.com/oxeye-daisy-growing-guide-5190951 (Oxeye daisies) Leucanthemum vulgare https://www.edenbrothers.com/store/ranunculus-bulbs-mix.html (Ranunculus) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranunculus_acris (Meadow Buttercup) Ranunculus acris https://www.google.com/search?bih=700&biw=1600&cshid=1654754168643519&dpr=1&q=myosotis%20sylvatica%20scientific%20name&rlz=1C1LENP_enUS526US526&sa=X&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLUz9U3MKooKChWAjNTzHOLqrTk_IvSE_Myi3OdcxKLizPTMpMTSzLz84IzU1LLEyuLFzEaZydb6Sdl5ufkp1fq50MVxyejqLYqTs5MzSsB8RXyEnNTF7Eq5VbmF-eXZBYrFFfmlAEVJScqoCkCAFYOaF2TAAAA&sxsrf=ALiCzsaObbMK57BIDaeLeIzDsiPr8vNuAQ%3A1654754081308&ved=2ahUKEwiE0dOp15_4AhUsm44IHf6xAwcQxA16BAgZEAQ (Forget-me-nots) Myosotis ssp. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/search/?lang=en_US&q=strawflower (Strawflowers) Xerochrysum bracteatum Helichrysum ssp. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/statice/ (Statice) Limonium sinuatum Dahlias Dahlia pinnata

Would you like to enjoy a bigger harvest and boost your wellbeing by doing less, rather than more, gardening? Have you been considering switching to the no-dig method for growing your own vegetables? Or are you simply curious to find out more about how it all works? Here, organic veg guru Charles Dowding tells GardenersWorld.com writer and enthusiastic grower, Blake Roberts, how.Author and champion of no-dig gardening, Charles Dowding, has been a leading authority on all-things no-dig since 1983 and now uses his time, and decades of experience, to teach others his growing techniques. It sounds like the Holy Grail for gardeners – to achieve better results and improve our health, all while doing a little less hard graft in the garden. We hear all about the science behind why it works, as well as how to get started, whatever the size of your plot. With years of observation from growing veg commercially on his West Country smallholding, Charles' advice draws directly from real-world experiences and hard-won results. From a new way to look at soil improvement, to throwing out the rule book on crop rotation, Charles debunks plenty of gardening myths as he sets out a simple way to grow more, dig less, reap the rewards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.