{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6079bbe0ad5e05241c8f53f4/69a612802d879b900646e8b5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The growing season is about to begin","description":"<p><strong>In This Episode...</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Frost Protection:</strong>&nbsp;Peter shares an essential seasonal tip on laying fleece over your newly planted crops to shield them from late-season frost.</li><li><strong>Microgreens &amp; Salads:</strong>&nbsp;David discusses his progress with microgreens and his method for planting&nbsp;<strong>Basil</strong>&nbsp;as a microsalad crop.</li><li><strong>Carrot Success:</strong>&nbsp;We explore the unique benefits of growing&nbsp;<strong>Carrots</strong>&nbsp;in pots for better pest control and root quality.</li><li><strong>Broad Bean Tapenade:</strong>&nbsp;Peter reveals his favourite recipe for a broad bean tapenade—the perfect way to use your harvest.</li></ul><p><strong>Upcoming Events &amp; Features</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Kew Gardens Orchid Festival:</strong>&nbsp;Taking place from&nbsp;<strong>7 February to 8 March 2026</strong>, this year's&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/orchids-china\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kew Gardens Orchid Festival</a>&nbsp;celebrates Chinese biodiversity with stunning displays in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.</li><li><strong>Thriplow Daffodil Weekend:</strong>&nbsp;Don't miss this iconic event on&nbsp;<strong>21st and 22nd March 2026</strong>. Tickets are available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thriplowdaffodils.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thriplow Daffodil Weekend </a>&nbsp;and often sell out early.</li><li><strong>Marathon For a Cause:</strong>&nbsp;Our Head Chef,&nbsp;<strong>Josh</strong>, is running the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">London Marathon</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday, 26 April 2026</strong>, to raise vital funds for&nbsp;<strong>Cystic Fibrosis</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Special Guest: Manos Kanellos</strong></p><p>Join us on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday morning, 21st March</strong>, for a special talk by orchid expert Manos&nbsp;and in the afternoon for a class on how to create a Terrarium (tickets needed)</p><p>Topics for discussion during the morning:</p><ul><li><strong>Bring Your Orchid:</strong>&nbsp;If you have an orchid at home, bring it along for expert advice!</li><li><strong>Expertise:</strong>&nbsp;Manos works for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.growthtechnology.com/product/growing-orchids-at-home-by-manos-kanellos-/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Growth Technology</a>, a specialist company that has spent years driving the orchid industry forward with high-quality products.</li><li><strong>Must-Read Book:</strong>&nbsp;He is also the co-author of the highly acclaimed book,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://shop.kew.org/growing-orchids-at-home-second-edition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"</strong></a></li></ul><p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=Growing+Orchids+at+Home&amp;kgmid=/g/11hfc46_m1&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjC7pPkoIKTAxXDTkEAHVPWDWcQ3egRegYIAQgGEAY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Growing Orchids at Home</strong></a><strong>\"</strong>, published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dig It"}