The joy of gardening organically, with Sarah Mead
About this episode
Sarah Mead discusses the principles and techniques of organic gardening, emphasizing the importance of working with nature.
What makes an organic garden thrive? Sarah Mead, creator of the celebrated Yeo Valley Organic Garden, shares the philosophy and practical techniques behind one of Britain's most inspiring gardens. From composting and healthy soil to seasonal planting, meadow management and creating year-round interest, Sarah explains how working with nature leads to stronger, more resilient gardens. She also reflects on the importance of patience, creativity and learning to trust natural processes, before offering simple ways every gardener can make a positive difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Sarah Mead
Topics covered
- organic gardening
- sustainable practices
- composting
- seasonal planting
- meadow management
- natural processes
Keywords
- organic garden
- gardening techniques
- healthy soil
- patience in gardening
- resilient gardens
- positive gardening practices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yeo Valley Organic Garden
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