This week, we’re focusing on the edible garden, and the simple yet radical act of growing your own food in an age of convenience. Food writer Nancy Matsumoto explores how our globalised food system is impacting both people and planet, and why women-led initiatives could help shape a more sustainable future. RHS Garden Wisley’s Liz Mooney joins us from the World Food Garden to answer everything you ever wanted to know about growing potatoes. And finally, Nick Turrell and Jenny Laville sit down to look at how you can get started growing your own – without ending up with a mountain of plastic along the way.
Host: Nick Turrell
Contributors: Nancy Matsumoto, Liz Mooney, Jenny Laville
Links:
Nancy Matsumoto’s substack ‘Reaping’
Liz Mooney’s top tomato cultivars
Liz Mooney’s guide to aubergines, sweet peppers, and chillis
How to go plastic-free in your garden