In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by Jason Williams to explore what’s possible when growing food in small, urban spaces. From his beginnings on a balcony 18 floors up in Manchester to becoming an award-winning designer and educator, Jason shares how constraint can spark creativity. They discuss the realities of high-rise gardening, edible pond plants, and how even the smallest spaces can support biodiversity and meaningful harvests. Drawing on insights from urban systems like sponge cities in China, this episode blends practical advice with a powerful reminder: you don’t need land to grow, just the willingness to start.
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8 Comments
So interesting, such a great episode – thanks for sharing
Brilliant tips, I think I’ll be getting fish for the water butts. 2025?
The world needs lots of Jasons, such important work.
This is obviously the sigh for me to finally start gardening at my 16th floor balcony😅
Thank you so much for having me 🥰
It really did feel like a therapy session for me. I hope our chat encourages someone somewhere to make the most of their small space 💚
Jason
Another great episode. This is becoming by ASMR background podcast of choice. More plant and growing immersion, please.
Ducks transport eggs in their feathers. So they can bring life in to ponds 🙂
Very inspirational guest <3
I've loved all of your episodes, but this one in particular struck a chord- something shifted in the way that I will look at gardening in the future. What a fantastic chat with an absolutely amazing guest.