# S1 EP 23: From Balcony Gardens to Edible Pond Plants: Growing Food on the 18th Floor, and so much more! with Jason Williams

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Podcast: [Home Grown with Martha and Jamie](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-grown-with-martha-and-jamie-7500704)
Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by : Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials:  Thomas Griffin Artwork : Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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