# S1 Ep 34: Why Pollination Matters: Biodiversity, Bigger Harvests and Better Blooms!

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Podcast: [Home Grown with Martha and Jamie](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-grown-with-martha-and-jamie-7500704)
Published: 2026-06-04T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/home-grown-with-martha-and-jamie/episodes/s1-ep-34-why-pollination-matters-biodiversity-bigger-harvest
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Duration seconds: 2958

## Resource

In this Episode Martha and Jamie are talking all about the importance of pollination! from practical ways to improve pollination in your garden, to the strange science behind flowers, bees, hoverflies and even vanilla. They'll offer practical advice for how to maximise your harvests for popular crops such as courgettes and sweet corn, and what to do with tired bees, as well as providing tips for pollinator-friendly planting, and discuss why our gardens are vital food sources for wildlife. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Courgette Pineapple: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/courgette-pineapple/ 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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