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The Organic Grower Podcast

by Organic Growers Alliance

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  • OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive

    February 19, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    In this episode, James goes back into the archives to find some of the best deep dives on growing specific crops. This one features radicchio, herbs, celtuce, leeks, peas and beetroot. Whether you're sowing in the greenhouse, harvesting…

  • OGPod Episode 35: Plant Sale Q&A

    February 6, 2026 · 47 min

    In this episode, James responds to listeners questions about running a plant sale as an add-on to a vegetable growing enterprise, based on his experience of developing a profitable plant sale enterprise at Cotswold Market Garden/Conygree…

  • OGPod Episode 34: Dan Betterton and The Kitchen Garden People @ FarmEd

    January 22, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    In today’s episode, I talk to Dan Betterton of The Kitchen Garden People, based at FarmEd, Oxfordshire. Dan shares the challenges and advantages of operating within a mixed farm environment, the ins and outs of their community-supported…

  • OGPod Episode 33: James' 2025 Season Review

    January 8, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    James is in a reflective mood, offering up a review of the season just gone...the highs and lows, lessons learned, and areas for improvement. Hopefully you find it useful and  can use it as a springboard to think about things wherever you…

  • OGPod Episode 32: Jamie Carr and Blacklands Organics

    December 11, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    In today’s episode, I am delighted to share my conversation with Jamie Carr from Blacklands Organics in Oxfordshire. We chat about the pros and cons of taking on land already used for organic veg production, developing a library of…

  • OGPod Episode 31: Jez Taylor and Daylesford Organic

    November 27, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

    In today’s episode I’m delighted to share with you my conversation with Jez Taylor, Head Grower at the famous Daylesford Organic in Gloucestershire. It is a wide ranging conversation where you’ll get a sense of the rather atypical scale…

  • OGPod Episode 30: Sinead Fenton and Aweside Farm

    July 31, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    I speak with Sinead Fenton of Aweside Farm about the the inspiring job she has done in building a business around organic edible flowers. We get into all the nitty gritty of production methods, market development and the various changes…

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About the show

The Organic Grower Podcast aims to bring together organic growers from across the UK to share their skills and experiences with those looking to deepen their knowledge of the organic growing world. It will be practical in focus, getting straight into the nitty-gritty of people’s growing practices and business operations. Liv James is taking the reins from James Butterworth. Liv has been a grower for 10 years mainly at Down Farm Market Garden in Devon and is now a storyteller at Soil Association. Alongside this Liv is a plant nut, wordsmith, music lover, life enthusiast, surfer and Mum.  This podcast is brought to you by the Organic Growers Alliance, the UK's only grower-led organisation providing technical and practical advice and support on organic growing. For more information about the OGA head to www.organicgrowersalliance.co.uk and become and member.