{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d3e67d07474c67715785ab/6914dda3543edcb5601732f7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1 Ep7: Frances Tophill - Rooted in Nature","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68d3e67d07474c67715785ab/1762973932051-23f2909e-37df-472d-9045-e84804678b37.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It's an exciting week on <em>Home Grown</em>, Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) and Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) are joined by their very first guest. Gardener, author and TV presenter <strong>Frances Tophill.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Frances has inspired a new generation to see gardening as a way to live more gently with the world. From her work on <em>Gardeners’ World</em> and <em>Love Your Garden</em> to her own wildlife-filled home life, she shares her thoughtful take on growing for joy, biodiversity and balance.</p><p><br></p><p>She reveals her brave fashion choices at her first TV audition, her passion for pottery, and how her fabulous new book delves into the mystery and folklore of wildflowers </p><p><br></p><p>Plus she tackles the questions that matter, from cats or dogs to the contentious choice of <em>Gardeners’ World</em> vs <em>Love Your Garden</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:</p><p><br></p><p>homegrown@joypeddlers.com</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton</p><p>Video Editor and Socials: Shadia Oseni</p><p>Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes</p><p>Artwork: Rare Studio</p>","author_name":"Home Grown Productions "}