Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Would you like to experiment with unusual fruit and vegetables in your own garden? In this inspiring conversation, Aranya shares how he successfully grows a wide range of exotic edible plants in his terraced Cornish garden by making the most of microclimates and smart permaculture design. From lemons, custard apple, paw paw, akebia and persimmon to outdoor aubergines and peppers, Aranya explains what works, what doesn’t, and why he tries something new every year alongside his reliable staples. He also talks about growing climbing beans such as Czar and Yin Yang beans as perennials.
Aranya is the author of Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide, a best-selling practical manual that has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide: shop.permaculture.co.uk/products/permaculture-design
Apologies for the background noise – festivals come with their own soundscape!
Would you like to experiment with unusual fruit and vegetables in your own garden? In this inspiring conversation, Aranya shares how he successfully grows a wide range of exotic edible plants in his terraced Cornish garden by making the most of microclimates and smart permaculture design. From lemons, custard apple, paw paw, akebia and persimmon to outdoor aubergines and peppers, Aranya explains what works, what doesn’t, and why he tries something new every year alongside his reliable staples. He also talks about growing climbing beans such as Czar and Yin Yang beans as perennials.
Aranya is the author of Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide, a best-selling practical manual that has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide: shop.permaculture.co.uk/products/permaculture-design
Apologies for the background noise – festivals come with their own soundscape!
