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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 58 MIN

S1 Ep 35: Drought Proof Gardening: Mulch, Containers and Water Saving Tips

from Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

In this episode, Martha and Jamie share practical ways to drought proof your garden, from mulch, compost and hydrophobic soil, to container watering tips, dense planting advise, drought-tolerant crops and wildlife support. They also explore the power of earth smiles, swales, zai pits, and what drought stress actually does to plants and how to over come it. A practical episode full of tips, personal anecdotes, and advise for building healthier soil and stronger garden systems.And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below:Chicory Rose of Venice:https://shegrowsveg.com/product/chicory-rose-of-venice/We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie WaltonVideo Editor and Socials: Thomas GriffinArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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