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The Dirt Christmas Special!

The whole point of gardening is to experiment and learn from your mistakes, says Mark Dwelly

There’s something about that feeling of being cocooned in the polytunnel, says Hannah Bates

Instead of a beekeeper, I’m a bee host, says Kevin Hancock, founder of the Gardener’s Beehive

It’s my dirty little secret that I’m not very good at seed sowing, says Pollyanna Wilkinson

The garden has so many faces, and you can love them all, says the RSPB’s Adrian Thomas

Anyone who can grow a cauliflower deserves a medal, says Kathy Slack

The way I garden is rooted in letting go of control, says Poppy Okotcha

Gardening cuts across all ages and cultures, says Mark Ridsdill Smith

On the farm we’ve achieved the full sustainable cycle, says chef Clodagh McKenna

If a plant won’t grow without spraying, grow something else, says The National Trust’s Andy Eddy

To me, there’s no such thing as green fingers, says Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle

Gardening takes away all of life’s deadlines, says Carl Mintern from Self Sufficient Hub

My wee killed my fruit tree, so always stay hydrated on the plot, says Kevin Wilson

Soil is the foundation of life, says David Jeffrey

Apparently, male pee is good for your compost, says Lee from 2nd City Cottage

It’s really rewarding – I know where our food comes from, says Rachel from gardening blog Don’t Crop Me Now

When it comes to growing, the Victorians really were ahead of their time, says Heidi Savage

Something always goes wrong, but people looking around the gardens don’t see that, they say it is just beautiful, says the National Trust’s Jonny Nort...

Cottage garden vs traditional veg beds – which is best?

To feed or not to feed you plants – Laura and Ellen discuss this burning question!

To chit, or not to chit? Laura and Ellen have their say

Do you save or buy seeds? Laura and Ellen discuss this hot topic!

Are you the proud owner of a greenhouse or a polytunnel? Laura and Ellen discuss which is best

Gloves or no gloves? Laura and Ellen discuss a topic that is more controversial than you might think!

Step out of your back door into an edible haven, or pay a visit to the plot? Laura and Ellen debate garden vs allotment growing

Does digging make you a glutton for punishment? Ellen and Laura dig in and find out!

Cream of the crop - The best of Season 5

I transformed a field of chest-high grass into an amazing allotment, says Adam Barnes

New allotments are overwhelming but don’t give up, says Rekha Mistry

You have to be creative when using your crops, said ‘Two Dirty Boys’

When I started I had no growing skills whatsoever, says Sinead Fenton

Does a parsnip feel kinship with a carrot? Asks Alys Fowler

You can cut corners if you know how, says David Boggis

We love finding organic solutions to overcome hurdles, say Aga and Kay

I turned a wasteland into a garden, says Aaron Nelson

I’ve had success with some pretty unusual crops, says Mark Diacono

Gardening changed my life – I call it my green pill, says Mark Lane

Extend your tomato season with these tips says Jo Jo Yee

I just hide all my allotment weeds, admits Ashley Nwokorie

Get stuck in – gardening isn’t the hobby for the cautious, says Sarah Raven

My giant pumpkin has been a part of my life, like a person, says Kirsty Ward

Bindweed is pure evil but you can turn it into homemade liquid feed, says Derek Daly

Life’s too short to wait for turmeric to sprout in an airing cupboard, says Alex Mitchell

Some years I’ve sown 3,000 seeds in return for six carrots, says Liz Zorab

Get twice the yield for half the effort with this tomato hack, says Sally Nex

I’m not a celeb, I’m just a man who loves his garden, says Gerald Stratford

Simon says: Use companion plants to distract unwanted pests

Simon says: Get practical jobs done now to hit the ground running in spring

Simon says: These simple tweaks will help to boost your garden

Simon says: Be persistent, be determined, and keep at it

Best bits: our favourite moments from series 2

If there’s a gardening ‘longcut’ I’ll usually take that, says Anne Swithinbank

We’ll get better results if we question things more, says Charles Dowding

Feel the fear, do it anyway – and reap the rewards, says Natalie Osborn

The benefits of gardening come in ways you can’t imagine, says Mike Thurlow

Our community project was so beneficial during lockdown, says Naomi Schillinger

I’m completely slug-phobic, they give me the heebie-jeebies, says Pauline Madden

You should never garden in slippers, says Julietta Watson

Don’t be a stickler for the rules and always ask questions, says Rob Smith

Grow the crops you actually want to eat, says Joe Harrison

I’m cited as an expert but I’ve just spent longer making screw ups, says Nick Bailey

I’m a bit of a Charles Dowding fangirl, says no-dig gardener Katelyn

Use seaweed feed, invest in organic matter and make notes, says Claire Ratinon

Distract slugs with sacrificial chard kebabs, says Alexander Thompson Byer

Gardening should be enjoyable – not a chore, says Frances Tophill

Get ready for Season 2!

The Grow Show: everything you need to know

Re-live the best bits from series one

Quick & Dirty: gardening apps, walks in nature and Brian May’s buttocks

Quick & Dirty: Seedlings for Solace, The Big Flower Fight and terrible gardeners

Quick & Dirty: gardening celebrations, volunteer plants and growing in the nude

Quick & Dirty: virtual tours, an NHS grower and secret gardens on an A road

Quick & Dirty: vegetable jokes, compost heaps and Harry Potter

Quick & Dirty: seedling joy, boosting body image and Dame Helen Mirren

Quick & Dirty: green coffee, garden pets and snugs

A garden isn’t static, so be flexible and go with the flow, says Katie Rushworth

Take a little risk and gamble on the last frost, says Robbie Knox

It’s time to make a confession about my sweet potato plants, says Lucy Start

I’ve made plenty of gardening mistakes, but that’s how to learn, says Michelle Jones

Avoid setting your greenhouse on fire like I did, says Ian Evenden

Label your seedlings or you’ll look like an amateur, says Lee Connelly

Grow tasty chickpeas, but don’t trip over with your loppers, says Huw Richards

Don’t drop your prize-winning pumpkins, says Annabelle Padwick

Don’t sweat those garden fails – there’s always next year, says RHS chief horticulturalist Guy Barter

Ditch your polished veg patch and embrace weeds, says Kim Stoddart

Pigeons are my arch nemesis, but I’ve got a sneaky organic deterrent, says Chris Collins

Enjoy your home-grown spuds, and mind your head on the shed, says Henry Hillier

Remember the real reason you grow your own, says @thegoodlifeainteasy

Join the no-dig revolution, says Charles Dowding

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