About this episode

In this episode, Chris and Fiona discuss seed sowing techniques and answer listener questions about gardening challenges.

In this month’s podcast, we’ve launched a new format! Expect the same Organic Growing advice, repackaged so you can enjoy podcasts from us twice a month. In May, Fiona and Chris dive into the wonderful world of seed sowing, including why it’s important not to sow all of your seeds at once, Chris’s top tips to get the best germination and how certain conditions can enable your seeds to get the best start. Also in this episode... The team answer your questions on starting a new garden, gooseberry bush problems, converting an ornamental garden into a haven for food growing, and building your very first greenhouse. Be sure to come back on the 15 May as Fiona chats with author, chef and TV personality Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall from his garden at River Cottage.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Fiona

Guest: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Topics covered

• seed sowing
• gardening tips
• new garden
• gooseberry bush
• food growing
• greenhouse building

Keywords

• seed sowing
• germination
• new garden
• gooseberry bush
• food growing
• greenhouse

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Organizations: Garden Organic

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