Growing more with less: beautiful, edible gardens in small spaces, with Anna Greenland

About this episode

Anna Greenland discusses how to grow beautiful, edible gardens in small spaces through thoughtful practices.

Grower and author Anna Greenland explores how even the smallest spaces can produce beautiful, flavour packed food through thoughtful plant choices, healthy soil, and a deeper understanding of nature. Drawing on her experience working with chefs and gardens of all scales, she shares practical advice on growing edibles, nurturing living soil, and reconnecting with the rhythms of the seasons; reflecting on resilience, wellbeing, and how gardening can ground and nourish us in uncertain times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Anna Greenland

Topics covered

• edible gardens
• small spaces
• plant choices
• healthy soil
• gardening
• wellbeing

Keywords

• gardening
• edible plants
• small space gardening
• soil health
• seasonal gardening

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