Sowing seeds and stirring up homemade memories for a healthier mind and planet.
Created by Helen Cross, a author, broadcaster, and horticultural educator, Grow, Cook, Inspire, invites people to introduce the magic of growing their own and cooking seasonally into their daily lives, while also igniting a passion amongst children, to last a lifetime.
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Grow, Cook, Inspire; Sowing, seeds & stirring up homemade memories for a healthier mind and planet.
Helen’s debut book Grow, Cook, Inspire, will be published in March. The recipes and projects within the book evolved from lockdown to capture a glimmer of light found during a very dark period and has been beautifully illustrated by Glasgow based illustrator Ruth Craddock.
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Interviews with guests from the world of horticulture, food and farming alongside the latest news, views, trends and important issues worth talking about.
Grow, Cook, Inspire: The Podcast
Recent episodes
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Gardens for Good Causes at Chelsea. Part 4
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Gardens for Good Causes at Chelsea. Part 3
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Gardens for Good Causes at Chelsea. Part 2
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Gardens for Good Causes at Chelsea. Part 1
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A gardening and cooking revolution at the Hackney School of Food with Tom Walker
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In conversation with Herb Geek Andrew Perry of Urban Herbs
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In conversation with 'No Dig' Champion Charles Dowding
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In conversation with Kim Stoddart, the climate change savvy gardener
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Why Women Grow? In conversation with journalist and author Alice Vincent
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Alternatives to roses this Valentines Day
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Celebrating National Houseplant Week
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Horticulture education for children and young people.
Helen actively works with teachers and pupils to enrich the curriculum by taking the classroom into the garden.