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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 16: February in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

    S1 Ep 16: February in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!
    Jan 29 2026

    What should we be doing in the garden in February? In this episode, Martha and Jamie walk through February in the garden. They explain what this month is really for, what seeds are worth starting now, what should wait, and how to work with light, cold, and soil to get your plants off to the best possible start. They discuss practical growing advice, seasonal mindset shifts, plant science, and simple rituals that set up the growing season.


    If you’d like to try our “Seed of the week” or some of the other varieties mentioned, links below:


    Link to Dwarf Aubergine "Lilac Wand"


    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/dwarf-aubergine-lilac-wand/


    Link to Swiss Chard "Peppermint"


    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/swiss-chard-peppermint/


    We love hearing your questions and comments - so 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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    55 mins
  • S1 Ep 15: Chilli Growers Guide: Heat, History, and How to Grow them Successfully

    S1 Ep 15: Chilli Growers Guide: Heat, History, and How to Grow them Successfully
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, Jamie and Martha explore everything you need to know about growing chillies and so much more. From when to sow seeds, top tips for success, and how to care for plants indoors or out, to why chillies evolved to be spicy, why you can feed them to a parrot, and how heat is measured, this episode blends practical growing advice with plant science, history, fun trivia, and flavour.


    If you’d like to try our “Seed of the week” or some of the other varieties mentioned, links below:


    Link to Chilli “Zimbabwe black”


    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/chilli-pepper-zimbabwe-black/


    Link to Chilli “BUENA MULATA”


    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/chilli-pepper-buena-mulata/


    We love hearing your questions and comments - so 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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    49 mins
  • S1 Ep 14: The Power of Plants & Nature's Mental Health Magic

    S1 Ep 14: The Power of Plants & Nature's Mental Health Magic
    Jan 15 2026


    Why does being in nature make us feel better? In this episode of Home Grown, Jamie and Martha explore the science behind gardening, mental health, and the power of plants. From dementia prevention and grounding to the plant that helped create the contraceptive pill, this is a deep dive into how plants shape our bodies, brains, and society.


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

    homegrown@joypeddlers.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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    34 mins
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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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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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