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Chickens, Goats and allotment stories. What really happens down at the allotment? richard Suggett fro The Veg Grower Podcast tells all!This podcast is sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan, giving 1 million children a space to learn to GYO and care for Wildlife by 2025find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessOR help keep the podcast going and flowing by visiting https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop

In the first of our 3 part chat, richard Suggett discusses how the world of gardening first started for him, and whether gardening can really help with mental health. This podcast is sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan, giving 1 million children a space to learn to GYO and care for Wildlife by 2025find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessOR help keep the podcast going and flowing by visiting https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop

On the podcast this week, We have a garden the size of a show cubicle, Lisa calls in to talk about Peat compost and Suggett returns to tell us what he has planned this year with peat-free compost.This podcast is REALLY sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan, giving 1 million children a space to learn to GYO and care for Wildlife by 2025find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessOR help keep the podcast going and flowing by visiting https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop

The Phone In returns to the show with all the best callers and a New star to the gardening world joins us, but he's no stranger to the show!This podcast is sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan, bringing gardening to schools throughout the UK. Find out more here.. https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessand join us in the shop at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop to support the podcast even more!

How did two brothers, with only one year of gardening experience end up in Japan designing a garden?In this final episode of this conversation Lee and Dale discuss how they ended up in Japan after just one year of gardening, and what their experience of being away was. Plus what happened to the Skinny Jean Gardeners Shop, The hight of "fame" and how it all come crashing down. Thank you to The School Gardening Success Plan for supporting the podcast. If you are a teacher and would like to find out more then visit https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessOR if you would like to support the podcast then please check out https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop to get your hands on something special

The conversation continues as Lee and Dale discuss what Gardening TV is really like. In this part 2/3 we look behind the lease of gardening TV as Lee and Dale talk about BBC Blue Peter, How Dale can never watch Sunday Brunch again and what was it like teaching Alan Titchmarsh how to garden. Thank you to The School Gardening Success Plan for supporting the podcast. If you are a teacher and would like to find out more then visit https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessOR if you would like to support the podcast then please check out https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop to get your hands on something special

This week the other Skinny Jean Gardener Dale, joins us on the show as we discuss the origin stories of how it all started. In this episode we talk about our first allotments, mistakes that were made and how Jimmy Doherty spotted two brothers to join him on his farm. Over the next few weeks you'll hear the unedited story, with behind the scenes chat and unheard stories from how it all began. Thanks to The School Gardening Success Plan for supporting the podcast. If you are a teacher or parent that wants to get your childs school gardening then head to https://www.skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessBrand new merchandise is available NOW. And I'm wanting to bring you something ultra unique and maybe one day collectable. sure. Go see what is available at https://www.skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop

New Year, New Podcast as Lee kicks off the year with New Year Gardening Resolutions PLUS much more. This week Lee talks about his New Year resolutions where he looks at his new garden and how he looks to work on it much with with his daughter Olive after a year not connecting in 2021, and staying off the phone. How do you keep screen time to a minimum?Also this week, Lee discusses his return to TV as he joins the BBC Teach team and CBBC to be part of their Green Planet shows. If you are a teacher then the best place to check out what BBC Teach have this year.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach Lee will be LIVE on 3 Feb on The Green Planet on BBC Teach. If you want to find out more about The School Gardening Success Plan that supports schools and teachers to learn how to garden then look at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessLee also discusses the same subject that always comes up at this time of year. Peat and Peat-free. Thats right, the debate continues. Why? What are you thoughts on Peat Free compost?Plus could a Chelsea Garden be on the cards?We'd love to hear from you about any of todays subjects plus any thoughts on the podcast on ALL socials, just type in Skinny Jean Gardener to find us!Thank you to The School Gardening Success Plan for supporting the podcast. If you would like to sponsor the show, contact lee@skinnyjeangardener.co.uk

Singing, Quizing, VR Gardening and a Squirrel's Christmas Getaway! Its all her in The Christmas Special!In this weeks Christmas Special Lee talks about what came out of the Director General of The RHS Role and whether he really will be taking over the Gardening World!We look at an absolute game changer in gardening technology that will be coming in 2022 that he is very excited about, and you probably won't hear the end of!Squirrels are back on the agenda as we check out what one man has created for the squirrels in his garden which includes a christmas cabin! https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/08/man-builds-mini-village-for-squirrels-in-garden-complete-with-a-pool-15734002/ The top 3 childrens gardening gifts if 2021 are here and lee has the full down low on what you should get this year. here's the links..https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/xmashttps://growsowsimple.com/seedcell/https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/mynaturetablePlus a christmas quiz, singing and gardening updates!This weeks podcast is sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess Get your school gardening in 2022

In this weeks BONUS episode of the podcast, Lee takes your questions on why he is becoming Director General of The RHS in June 2022.Lee talks about his goals of doubling membership within 3 years, speaking to the 30 million gardeners in the UK and bringing in a "TikTok" generation that is yet to experience The RHS. He also discuss's plan to open 5 NEW Mini RHS gardens to make the organisation more accessible, with an insight to growing and moving forwards the already great work Sue Biggs has done over the past 11 years. Find out more in todays podcast and share #RHSVOTE4LEE on social media to show your support to his new role in gardening.

Lee takes to the mic for the last time this year to discuss the future of the podcast and becoming RHS Director GeneralWith phone calls from Stuart Jackson, Richard Suggett and Ian Beddoes, theres plenty of laughs and garden chat amongst the final phone in of the year!Having been the number one phone in garden show in the world, Lee has decided to hang up the phone for this year, BUT he will return for a Christmas special AND the podcast will return in January with some incredible new garden chats that will be worth the wait. See you in Christmas! and remember #RHSVOTE4LEETEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158

Its getting spooky in this action packed Halloween Special! as Lee takes you on a tour of the garden, discusses growing the biggest pumpkin in the smallest of spaces and takes calls from Mr Suggett and Rob Ross. Plus Lee tells you his TOP 10 best things to do with the kids at Halloween!With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158 ENJOYING the Show? Help Lee get to this months target >>> paypal.me/Skinnyjeangardener

Its the first breakfast show, and things don't quite go to plan, a dodgy ground force, a lack of sleep, and the only saving grace of Richard Suggett calling in!With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158 ENJOYING the Show? Help Lee get to this months target >>> paypal.me/Skinnyjeangardener

On this episode of the show, JJ from The Bearded Growers Radio show joins us to chat Allotment, Gardeners' World and Gardening Radio. Listen to JJ and Bish every Monday, right here.. https://nccr.co.uk/shows/bearded-growers-radio/Plus regular favourite to the show Mr Stuart Jackson says Hi after sowing his onion sets and tells us how well his School Gardening Success Plan is getting on!With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158

This week on the show we have Catherine Hughes from Growing Family and author of A year of nature, craft and play!Plus Olive joins us for #AskOlive to tell us about what gardening she does at school!With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158

This week Lee discusses the Queens Jubilee and asks will you be plant a tree in 2022?Plus favourite to the show Mr Jackson calls in to give us an update on the School Gardening Success Plan and what Tree he is looking to plant up in 2022With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158 ENJOYING the Show? Help Lee get to this months target >>> paypal.me/Skinnyjeangardener

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 is here for a one off Autumn Edition. Is it the same? and is it worth visiting this year?Lee visits RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 Press Day to find out whats going on at the show and whether he thinks its really worth visiting in 2021?Giving you his Top 5 parts of the show, Lee takes you for a tour around the show ground with the Sanctuary gardens, Show gardens and Artisan gardens, giving a special mention to parts you may miss out on too. In todays episode we also give a special mention to former guest of the show John Challis as he sadly passed last week. a great guest who was a real hit when first aired a few years ago. With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158

What will be the trends of 2022? Lee heads to Birminghams Glee trade show to find out.With the help of fellow podcaster Richard Suggett, they review what they saw and how they think from that day, the 2022 trends will be. Plus all the good stuff, has Lee put that fence up yet? Will we learn some latin latin latin, and who were the winners of the Great British Growing Awards? Its all here in the number one gardening podcast show in the world!With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158 ENJOYING the Show? Help Lee get to this months target >>> paypal.me/Skinnyjeangardener

As block paving and tarmac take over the front gardens of Britain, what affect does that have on wildlife, wellbeing and the worldIn todays show Lee talks about the effect of just turning your front garden into a drive way, being once guilty of this himself. Regular contributors to the show Stuart Jackson (Forest school teacher) and Richard Suggett (Podcaster of The Veg Grower Podcast), Join us to let us know what the think and how we can change the way our gardens look. With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158 ENJOYING the Show? Help Lee get to this months target >>> paypal.me/Skinnyjeangardener

Long title for this one, but with Energy prices rising, how can we save money with the help of our garden!Having just moved to a new place myself, I want to become as eco friendly as possible, so how can I use my sills as a gardener and the garden itself to reduce those costs! The results may shock you!Plus an update from Forest School teacher Stuart Jacksons garden after he had to move raise beds for a school pathRichard Suggett joins us to see what seeds we can be growing in September and Beddoes pops up to tell us how his six week holiday was with the grandchildren in the garden!finally Lee gives us an update with the smallest garden in the gardening world, and he's not too happy with his fence panels!With thank to our sponsors..Got a project in the garden? Find the right tool for the job with WORX >>> www.worx-uk.com Look good and Feel good with clothing from Bestdays Vintage >>> www.bestdaysvintage.co.uk TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccessAre you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158 ENJOYING the Show? Help Lee get to this months target >>> paypal.me/Skinnyjeangardener