| Across the world, a quiet revolution is happening in back gardens, allotments, urban plots, and homesteads. More people than ever are choosing to grow their own food — not just for savings or self-sufficiency, but for wellbeing, resilience, and a deeper connection to the seasons. This new 16-part weekly blog series explores the work of sixteen carefully selected vegetable gardeners working today, drawn from the UK, mainland Europe, the USA, and Australia. Rather than focusing on popularity alone, the series brings together growers who represent different forms of influence — from widely followed educators to highly skilled practitioners and experimental voices shaping how food is grown at home. Together, they reflect a broad range of climates, cultures, and growing philosophies. From no-dig beds in Somerset to backyard food forests in California, and from regenerative allotments in Britain to Mediterranean gardens designed for heat and water scarcity, this series is about real people growing real food. Each episode offers a distinct perspective, showing how thoughtful vegetable gardening can adapt to place, purpose, and personal circumstance. Each week builds on the last, gradually creating a global picture of modern vegetable gardening — grounded in soil, shaped by experience, and open to anyone willing to learn. |
| Why These Gardeners? The gardeners in this series were chosen for four key reasons: They focus strongly on growing food—vegetables, herbs, and edible plants. They actively teach through video, making their knowledge accessible. They influence modern home growers, not just professionals. Some are household names, others are quieter but deeply impactful. All of them share a commitment to practical, achievable food growing. Finally, because these are the gardeners I follow and or know of their beliefs and impact. |
| How the Series Works One article per week Starting January 18th 2026 Each post introduces one gardener. Each episode explores: Their background and growing environment Their gardening philosophy What makes their approach distinctive Where to follow their work and learning resources This is not about ranking or competition. Instead, it’s about learning across climates, cultures, and growing styles — and taking inspiration wherever it’s useful. |
| The Gardeners Featured in the Blog Series 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Charles Dowding Huw Richards Gerald Stratford RED Gardens 🇺🇸 United States Kevin Espiritu Luke Marion James Prigioni Jess Sowards 🇦🇺 Australia Gardening Australia Mark Valencia Sydney Backyard Veggies Morag Gamble 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 Pascal Poot — France 🇪🇸 Mariano Bueno — Spain 🇮🇹 Stefano Soldati — Italy 🇵🇹 Tamera Ecovillage — Portugal |
| What You’ll Gain as a Reader By following this series, you’ll discover: New ways to grow food in small or challenging spaces Climate-specific approaches you can adapt at home Different philosophies — from no-dig to permaculture to high-yield systems Inspiration to garden more thoughtfully, season by season Whether you’re growing food for the first time or refining a long-established garden, this series is designed to inform, inspire, and empower. |
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This sounds like an interesting series, and I look forward to it, Rory.
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