Episode 659: Battling the Heatwave & Finding a Rustic Vision for the Kitchen Garden

The veg grower podcast by Richard

May 25, 202632:00Games & Hobbies

This week’s bank holiday brought record‑breaking heat, and like many gardeners, I’ve spent most of my time simply trying to keep plants alive. Between fast‑drying soil, thirsty young crops, and a greenhouse that felt mor...

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