Huw Richards: Learn to grow brilliant veg in a single bed - Episode 260

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends
Huw Richards: Learn to grow brilliant veg in a single bed - Episode 260
Feb 05, 2026 Episode 260
Sarah Raven

In this episode, Sarah is joined by YouTube phenomenon Huw Richards to talk about his journey from smallholding childhood to seven-acre experimental plot, and the ideas behind his hit book Veg in One Bed. 

They’ll also cover exactly what to sow in late winter, and what’ll perform best when sown later – from chillies and aubergines to peas, onions and tomatoes. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How Huw Richards went from helping on his parents’ Welsh smallholding to building a seven-acre experimental food-growing site
  • The story behind Huw’s first book, Veg in One Bed, and the sheer potential in a single 10x4ft bed
  • How Huw blends creativity with just enough science to keep things productive
  • Exactly what Huw is sowing in late winter, and why timing matters
  • How Huw’s now using his land to grow for education, biodiversity and food

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason Ingram

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