Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast

This week Lee travels to ROME "for the podcast" to see what inspiration he can take from his time there! Plus announces his connection with The Bearded Growers The Projects helping support School Gardening Success DONATE to the Snowden Peak fundraiser at Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week Lee heads to Jamie Oliver HQ to help judge the Sustainability Star Award in the Good School Food Awards 2024 Plus with #NoMowMay just around the corner Lee has his own views on the campaign that could be disastrous to wildlife! Have your say in the comments! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

Lee returns this week with a surprise "out and about" podcast visiting Painshill Garden in Surrey Created in the 18th century by Charles Hamilton as a living painting, Painshill invites you to walk around a work of art and discover dramatic follies, calming waters and stunning views. Painshill is regarded as one of the foremost and finest examples of the English Landscape Movement. A style of landscape design that has been described, by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, as “Britain’s’ greatest contribution to the visual arts”. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family that’s full of heritage, beauty, adventure and outdoor fun. A romantic landscape full of surprises awaits… https://www.painshill.co.uk Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week Lee has an Easter Surprise + Mrs Hinch's 30p Top Tip? Its an Easter special as Lee gives away some 'How to get Kids Gardening' books, Arthur S Handy returns to tall you what you need to do, and Mrs Hinch has a top gardening tip for you! Plus some great ideas of what you can do in the garden this easter! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This weeks episode is absolutely pants! as Lee looks at soil health with the Country Trust! You can plant your plants at https://www.countrytrust.org.uk/news/plant-your-pants Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

Lee is joined by fellow podcaster Richard Suggett as they venture around RHS Hyde Hall in March 2024 Find out more about RHS Hyde Hall at https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall Listen to Richards Full review of the allotment at https://theveggrowerpodcast.co.uk/544-from-herbal-tea-bed-to-rhs-hyde-hall/ Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week Lee gets a reply from Kensington Palace and we talk the banning of phones in schools, does it really work? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week Lee's driveway makeover comes to the end, but he doesn't forget the wildlife in Partnership with Anglian Water Ive partnered with Anglian Water to shed light on the importance of saving water. Welcome, Lee! water is a precious resource, and we need to do everything we can to conserve it. By using a water butt, you can collect rainwater and reduce your reliance on mains water. It's a simple yet effective way to make a difference. Simply visit our website to learn more about water conservation and how to get your own water butt. Every drop counts, and together, we can make a real impact on our environment. saving water isn't just important; it's essential for the health of our planet and future generations. * Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/ Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

Its time to start planting up the driveway that Lee has been creating in partnership with Anglian Water. Plus did Rishi Sunak get back to Lee? Answer is YES, find out what the answer was in todays podcast! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening! Ive partnered with Anglian Water to shed light on the importance of saving water. Welcome, Lee! water is a precious resource, and we need to do everything we can to conserve it. By using a water butt, you can collect rainwater and reduce your reliance on mains water. It's a simple yet effective way to make a difference. Simply visit our website to learn more about water conservation and how to get your own water butt. Every drop counts, and together, we can make a real impact on our environment. saving water isn't just important; it's essential for the health of our planet and future generations. * Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/

The front garden makeover continues with something that changes Lee's gardening life! Ive partnered with Anglian Water to shed light on the importance of saving water. Welcome, Lee! water is a precious resource, and we need to do everything we can to conserve it. By using a water butt, you can collect rainwater and reduce your reliance on mains water. It's a simple yet effective way to make a difference. Simply visit our website to learn more about water conservation and how to get your own water butt. Every drop counts, and together, we can make a real impact on our environment. saving water isn't just important; it's essential for the health of our planet and future generations. * Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/ Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

Lee can finally announce that he's an Expert for Jamie Oliver! in The Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards and your school could win! ENTRIES OPEN NOW https://www.jamieoliver.com/schoolfoodawards/ Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

Lee's ripping up his driveway! But Why? In partnership with Anglian Water. Plus you may have seen a similar face in this weeks Sun Newspaper, and Arthur S Handy is back once again. * Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/ Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbor! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favorite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/pod Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week we head to the Tower of London to find some very different gardens. Lee talks about the HTA recent Manifesto https://hta.org.uk/news/priorities-for-a-sustainable-future-hta-issues-environmental-horticulture-manifesto-ahead-of-the-general-election and Expert Arthur S Handy returns as always with a Top Tip! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbor! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favorite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/pod Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week we talk FREE School meals for London & House of Lords horticulture updates + EDITED: In this podcast I was supposed to mention the FREE SEEDS from Cultivating Change https://www.cultivatingchange.co.uk Apply until 29 January Plus Expert Arthur S Handy, and updates from the garden! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbor! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favorite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/pod Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

This week on the show Lee is back, and Olive has returned to the garden! Find out what they’ve got up to at the bottom of the garden. Monty Don makes headlines AGAIN, but what does Lee think of the Gardener, Horticulturist debate? Arthur S Handy gives you a top gardening tip and talks about his new year. There’s a childrens gardening activity that the whole family can get involved in AND New Years resolutions in the garden, what are yours? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbor! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favorite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/pod Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book Craving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue! Thanks for listening!

Arthur S Handy takes over the mic with a CHRISTMAS SPECIAL of tree disasters and sing alongs! The first and probably only time it will happen!

Lee celebrates being on the Hort Week People of the year list, plus how has Lee got on with his pergola project? and a Christmas message to RISHI SUNAK! See the list at.. https://www.hortweek.com/hortweeks-people-year-eagerly-awaited-list-unsung-horticulture-heroes-updated/ornamentals/article/1850573

The Christmas lights are up! But what is everyone else up to? [NOW IN AN ALL NEW BITESIZE 20 MINUTES] Plus NEWS, Down at the bottom of the garden, Stuart Jackson, Top outside electrical tips AND NEW prize giveaways!

That's right! All the hard hitting news in this weeks podcast as Kate Bradbury goes on GMB to argue with someone that hates everything. Yes I don't know either! Also we head outside for a garden update, kitchen fans get ready as we near completion and of course Arthur S Handy joins us. PLUS what to do with your garden now the frosts are here in the UK

Saturday 25th November Lee will be at Ideal Home Show, here a glimpse at what he's going to be saying.