This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener podcast, we’re diving into some festive fun as Christmas makes its way back onto the agenda! We’re exploring how to get prepped for the holiday season, even if you’re working with small spaces.

Joining me this week is the brilliant Alex Ottley from Alex’s Garden Life, who asks the big question: What can we grow—possibly indoors—for Christmas dinner in small spaces? We’ll be sharing tips to help you create a homegrown feast, no matter how limited your gardening space might be.

Plus, Olive is back to answer Daniel’s question: How can we stop bugs from eating our plants? And for those little ones (or grown-ups) who are scared of the dark, I’ve got some thoughts that might help! We’re even sprinkling in a touch of parenting advice along the way.

Tune in now for all this and more on the Skinny Jean Gardener podcast—don’t miss it!

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This week Michael Perry asks about plant blindness in children and how we can show how plants are part of our day to day life

Olives answering questions about giant vegetables and how can we get children involved in community projects?

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My good friend Wayne Perrey asks about Can schools get inspiration from show gardens?

Olives back for the new year answering children's gardening questions and we end with talking careers.

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This week going us on the show is Jen from life_on_the_lot who asks how to get her 8 year old out in the allotment while its so cold outside.

Olive returns answering your gardening questions form children and another parenting top tip is coming at ya!

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This week Kerry of @lottie_thyme joins us to ask how she can continue to get her teenage sons out to the allotment

Olive is back with a with a question of colour changing leaves and I answer a question on chores for children

PLUS a very special old school ending to the show that you will not want to miss!!!

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This week the Beardy gardener himself (the other Leigh) asks about interesting plants to garner children's attention!

Olive returns after a week away and I answer a parenting question that I'm sure many others think about a lot!

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This week the legendary teacher Stuart Jackson leave a question on how to fun a school garden AND how to make a school and child friendly fertiliser.

Plus this weeks question on parenting brings Lee's own experience of childhood and being parent into the answer. What do you think?

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This week we look at gardening for SEN children and schools, how can we do more?

Olive talks tomatoes, and playgroup.. when's the best time to put our children through it?

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As a second generation landscaper Rob Woodhouse of Green_fingerz asks how do we get more children and parents thinking of a career in this industry.

Olive discusses talking trees?! and why some plants grow slower than others, and we end on a question on homework! Your homework? Go review this podcast!

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This week Jonny asks, how can we get children gardening in all seasons + what are the mental Health benefits of gardening with children?

Plus Bee's are up for discussion with Olive this week!

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This weeks question comes from the one and only Jamie Oliver as he asks about integrating gardening and cooking into the curriculum! As always, thank you Jamie for your question and support!

Also Olive and I speak about worms and can the balance of outdoor activities and screen time really work?

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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://schoolgardeningsuccess.co.uk