In this episode, we kick off the new year with everything you need to know to get your garden growing strong in 2025! From planting bare-root fruit trees and pruning dormant apple trees to protecting brassicas from wind and pigeons, we cover the top jobs for January. Discover sustainable gardening tips with our 3-step Reduce, Reuse, Recycle plan, and get inspired by 10 creative projects—from wildflower patches to DIY crop covers and vertical veg gardens. Plus, we share our expert advice for starting a new plot the natural way—working with nature, encouraging biodiversity, and building healthy soil. Whether you're a seasoned allotmenteer or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice and new ideas to fuel your green ambitions for the year ahead.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>