Grow tasty chickpeas, but don’t trip over with your loppers, says Huw Richards

Dangerous gardening tools, Kim Jong-un, and the ultimate way to simplify potato growing (but still get bumper results!) are all on the itinerary today, as Laura and Blake are joined by Welsh gardener Huw Richards. Plus, love is in the air for the GYO team as they discuss unconventional Valentine’s Day gifts for your gardening loved ones – and we’ve got your weekly round-up of allotment jobs for the week. 

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