hilton garden

This week has been a little different here at the Veg Grower Podcast. While the allotment and kitchen garden have mostly seen me planting out the last of the season’s young plants, the real highlight has been my annual trip to the Gardener’s World Spring Fair at Beaulieu . It’s a show I look forward to every single year, and once again it didn’t disappoint. From catching up with friends like Aid Sellers and Lucy Chamberlain to exploring the inspiring show gardens and stalls, it was a day packed with ideas, conversations, and a good dose of gardening joy. Here’s what I’ve been up to. Catching Up With Friends at the Show One of the things I love most about these events is the people. Gardeners often work alone in their plots, but shows like this remind us that we’re part of a huge, enthusiastic community. I caught up with Ade Sellers , who was hosting the “In Conversation With” stage. Aid spoke passionately about the joy of seeing audiences engage with speakers — from season...

There’s something about the first proper outdoor show of the year that makes food taste better. Maybe it’s the excitement, maybe it’s the fresh air, or maybe it’s just the joy of finally being out among gardeners again. Whenever I head to a show, I like to take something homemade — something that feels like it’s travelled from the garden with me. This spring quiche is exactly that. It’s light but satisfying, full of early‑season flavours, and it slices beautifully for eating on the go. Perfect for tucking into your bag before heading to the Spring Fair. Ingredients 1 sheet ready‑rolled shortcrust pastry A small bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into short lengths 3–4 spring onions, finely sliced A handful of fresh herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon or a mix), chopped 4 eggs 200ml double cream or crème fraîche 75g grated hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester or similar) Salt and pepper Method Line a tart tin with the pastry and let it rest in...