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Growing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up Podcast Season THREE Starts Here.Join us as we mark the beginning of the third season of the Growing Up Podcast.  We look back at the incredible support that we've received for this slightly irreverent gardening chat and look forward to what we have lined up for you in season three.Oh, Andy also asks Kate what she would buy from the Garden Centre with one million pounds to spend.  Serious gardening journalism at it's finest.Thank you so much for listening guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We...2025-07-2837 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe Second Herb SeasonAndy has been so excited to record this episode. For a number of years we have become aware of the phenomenon of the 'second herb season' a time from mid to late summer when herbs once again become front and centre - filling gaps in our growing spaces and offering hardy alternative planting options as we begin to plan towards colder weather.What is the second herb season? And why does it matter?Enjoy this episode, guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing...2025-07-1440 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for JulyJuly is a firework display in the garden, it's beautiful chaos in which the energy of growth is so beautiful, obvious and frenetic.  But amidst the joyful chaos of July there are so many jobs that you can do to really enhance your growth during the month of July and beyond.Join Andy and Kate for a fun, chilled-out chat about the July garden, slugs the size of cats, the joy of dead-heading and a little Jane Austen.Enjoy.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First T...2025-07-0746 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastHeatwave gardening.....In this episode, you find Andy and Kate dealing with the realities of growing in a heatwave.  We took shelter in the podcast studio to share some heatwave gardening tips, to share the reality of working outside during high temperatures.But perhaps more importantly, we look forward to the second half of 2025.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the l...2025-06-3033 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe beauty of Show Gardens and why they can matter more than you think.....In this episode we reflect on a week spent at Gardeners World LIVE.  Kate talks to a really inspirational lady who has built a beautiful show garden to be incredibly proud of - Jan of @theflowermummysgarden This chat went quite deep and we would love to hear your thoughts about show gardens and the role they play in inspiring and the effect they can have on us.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in th...2025-06-2344 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastSummer arrives in the herb garden...Summer is a special time in the herb garden.  Join us as we dive deep into practical tips and tricks, herbs that you can grow and just how you can get the best from your summer herb garden.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't h...2025-06-1744 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastWe answer YOUR questions.Why can't we just grow English Mint? Why shouldn't you plant mint plants together and why doesn't Andy talk about his front garden food growing project any more?  We answer all of YOUR questions. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to...2025-06-0945 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for JuneIn a surprisingly 'horticultural' episode Andy and Kate talk through the most important gardening jobs for June, in the flower garden, kitchen garden and in the greenhouse.Enjoy this episode and enjoy June guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please...2025-06-0244 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGrowing things can save your life.In this very raw, personal episode we talk about the very real well-being benefits that growing things can bring.  This is a subject that is often talked about in a very abstract way, so much so that there is a risk of this becoming a cliche, something that we take for granted or even worse dismiss as 'virtue signalling'.We talk about real stories of hope that stem from the joy of growing.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits o...2025-05-2638 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastHorticulture is hard and the weirdness of spring.This week Andy and Kate chat about the hard realities but inspirational pay off of working in production horticulture and the inherent strangeness of the acceleration of growth in spring.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!...2025-05-1943 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGo Sow May: Just keep sowing, just keep sowing.We chat about just how important it is to keep sowing seeds during the month of May, what we are most excited about sowing in our own growing spaces and how Andy sometimes gives the impression he doesn't want to make money from selling herb plants.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like...2025-05-1234 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for MayWe have a big list of gardening jobs that need to be done during the month of May, but Andy and Kate decided to sit down, have a cup of tea and discuss them on this weeks' podcast episode before doing any of the hard work!Join us for this fun, light-hearted chat as we chat about the jobs to be done during the month of May.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and...2025-05-0640 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastTrees: Part IIIn this episode, we sit down with Dan, friend of the podcast and Head Gardner of Winterbourne House and Gardens to delve once again into the wonderful world of trees, where we talk about how tree scapes and woodlands were created in Victorian and Edwardian periods and how they are managed in public gardens such as Winterbourne. We also find out Dan's top four favourite trees, which you can come and visit! Grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First T...2025-04-281h 14Growing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastViking GardeningIn this episode, we travel back in time to talk about the gardening and growing adventures of the Vikings. The Viking era was a fascinating one and Andy really wanted to talk about what the Vikings grew, how growing informed and changed their society but most importantly - asking what did the Vikings eat to make them so crazy when they went into battle.  Grab a cup of mead and jump on board the long boat.  We are sailing towards the Viking Era.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We...2025-04-2239 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for April - SUCH an exciting month in the growing space.This week Kate talks through gardening jobs for the month of April. This is such a month of contrasts and notoriously difficult to predict.  But there are SO many exciting things to do in the April Garden.  Stay tuned for the surprise appearance of a magpie mid-recording.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If...2025-04-0739 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe magic of blank slate gardening and a beginner mentalityThis week we introduce the idea of 'blank slate gardening' and explain why it's so important to always have a beginner mentality when it comes to gardening.Are you intrigued?  Grab yourself a drink and prepare to dig up part of your garden.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest a...2025-03-3137 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGarden centres and the joy of buying plants.This week, join us for a ramble as we visit the local garden centre for breakfast and a few plant purchases.  We talk about the simple pleasure of a visit to the local garden centre, the joy of browsing plants and the challenges that come with running a garden centre in 2025.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check o...2025-03-2441 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastTrees 101In this episode, we sit down with Dan, Head Gardner of Winterbourne House and Gardens to talk all things tree growing.  Want to grow your own trees? Or just curious about these incredible living structures that can outlive us?Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to o...2025-03-1750 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Herbs during early SpringWe finally get to talk about herbs. Herbs are fantastic to plant during the early spring season.  There are so many hardy herbs that add so much to our growing spaces during these months, providing colour, scent, interest and flavour in our herb gardens.Enjoy this chat from two very tired herb growers.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below t...2025-03-1035 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for MarchGardening jobs for March, a month of contrasts, so much to sow and so many jobs to complete, along with a few battles with magpies along the way.  Join us for a cup of tea and toast in the polytunnel as we discuss gardening jobs for March.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would l...2025-03-0338 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe importance of growing as a community.We chat with Ed from Roots Allotments about his lived experience of developing food-growing communities.  We are members of Roots Allotment site in Stourbridge and it's been a privilege to see that community develop.  We talk about how you can develop a food-growing community, the challenges that you might face and how wonderful it is to share knowledge and experiences with your fellow growers.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of th...2025-02-2437 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastMicrogreens 101In this episode, we deep dive into the world of growing Microgreens.  These tiny little leaves pack a huge flavour.  We know that so many of you have limited experience growing this amazing crop so this morning we are talking Microgreens!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your pu...2025-02-1741 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastTips for starting a Brand New AllotmentThis week we are joined by Ed Morrison, one of the founders of Roots Allotments to talk us through the top tips we would suggest when you are faced with the blank canvas of a new allotment or new growing space.  This feels like such a timely discussion to have, at the start of a new growing season.  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels su...2025-02-1050 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for FebruaryGrab a hot drink and a jumper because we are talking about gardening jobs for February.  This is such an exciting month which can absolutely lay the foundations for the rest of the season.   It's a changeable month so, while you listen, maybe grab yourself a woolly hat and sunglasses too.  Spring is coming.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to orde...2025-02-0338 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastChilli Growing 101In this episode, we deep dive into the world of chilli growing.  This is one of Andy's passions and he was so excited to record this episode and ALSO to talk Kate into participating in a chilli growing competition. May the best grower win.We talk about the benefits of growing chillies, the best time to sow seeds, our top tips for germination and successful growth and much more.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely b...2025-01-2743 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastPlanning the 2025 Growing SeasonProudly armed with their New Year Growing Resolutions, Andy and Kate sit down and plan out their 2025 growing season.  If our 2024 planning season episode is anything to go by, we wouldn't bet good money on solid plans emerging from this episode.  So grab a drink and join us as we dream, laugh and plan for the 2025 gardening season.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out th...2025-01-2051 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastNew Year Growing Resolutions.At the start of the season, it's so important to take a day to pause and consider what you wish to get from the upcoming growing season.  January is the perfect time to sit back and reflect on the previous year and set yourself a few New Year Growing Resolutions.Grab yourself a drink and join us as we plan the 2025 growing season.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the p...2025-01-1354 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening jobs for JanuaryWe chat with Ed of Roots Allotments about gardening jobs for January.  Traditionally January is seen as a quieter month in the garden, allotment or smallholding, but it's actually a vital month of preparation in which so many exciting things are happening.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making y...2025-01-0655 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe Growing Up Podcast Christmas PartyGrab yourself a hot drink, or a minced pie, put your headphones in as you walk the dog or have some chill-out time during the festive season.  We reflect on the year gone and thank you for your company during 2024. This episode officially marks the end of our second season of the podcast and we are super excited to introduce you to the content we have lined up for season 3.Happy Christmas everyone.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the be...2024-12-2320 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastEvaluating the 2024 season. We look back very honestly on the year just gone....Grab yourself a drink and join us as we evaluate the 2024 growing season.  This year was challenging in the allotment and beyond, and in this episode, we talk honestly about the challenges, opportunities, highs and lows of the 2024 growing season.It's so important to look back at this time of year in order to look forwards with excitement and plan.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First T...2024-12-1647 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastAfter the storm.....Andy and Kate sit down with hot chocolates and chat about the storm that's just affected the UK, the importance of community, growing luxury value crops and why it's so important to get outside when you can do so.....The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please...2024-12-0939 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening for December - practical jobs that you can do during the month of December in a changing climate.In this episode Andy talks to Dan, Head Gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens about the idea of gardening FOR the month of December, practical jobs to complete during December and how this seems increasingly tricky in a changing climate.There is so much that you can do to bring seasonality into your December garden and it was so much fun to chat to Dan about the options we all have.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel...2024-12-021h 00Growing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastCaring for the herbs in your winter herb garden.In this episode, we talk about our specialist subject - growing herbs!  Andy and Kater discuss how you can get the most out of your herb garden during the coldest months of the year.  Do herbs need protection from the cold?  Do they need any special care?  Listen to this episode and find out.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to orde...2024-11-2543 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastNo Dig with Charles Dowding.In this really special episode, we travelled down to the beautiful Homeacres to meet with Charles Dowding to talk all things No Dig.  When most people think about No Dig Gardening Charles Dowding is often the first name that comes to mind.  His books and the videos that he produces are inspirational to ourselves and many others so it was a huge privilege to spend the afternoon with him and talk about No Dig.Hope you enjoy this one guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big be...2024-11-1853 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastBulb Growing 101Kate is embarking on her first season of growing bulbs and shares everything she has learned about bulb growing so far with Andy and any other first-time bulb planters out there!  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!2024-11-1139 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for November - this is a surprisingly busy month in the garden!This week Andy and Kate chat about gardening jobs that you will have so much fun completing during the month of November. November is a deceptive month in which you can sow a surprising range of crops but also take steps to boost your productivity for the months ahead. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to or...2024-11-0438 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastIs 'profit' a dirty word in horticulture?In this episode, Andy and Kate discuss why there seems to be such a tension within horticulture and the gardening industry as a whole about  making profit from growing.  So many of us grow as a hobby that delights, excites and recarges, but we absolutely need profit making businesses within horticulture if our industry has a future.Equally in the current economic climate in which the cost of living is so high, we should absolutely be talking about the cost benefits of growing your own.Grab a drink, sit back and listen to this episode. Pa...2024-10-2848 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastComposting 101This week we chat with friend of the show Becky Searle on Instagram as @sow_much_more to talk all things composting.  We talk about why composting is so important, how you can increase your composting results and why male urine might be a secret weapon in your journey to creat the perfect compost.Enjoy this one guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. C...2024-10-2151 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe hidden beauty of mushrooms.We chat to friend of the podcast Adele Nozedar about all things mushrooms.  Adele has recently published Mushroom Miscellany and her passion for the world of mushrooms and discovering their beauty is quite simply infectious.  Please sit back, and enjoy this chat with Adele as much as we enjoyed recording it.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tu...2024-10-1442 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening jobs for October - this is such an important month.October is a very, very important month in the garden, a month of transitions.  And this week we talk you through varieties that you can sow this month in October and vital jobs that we would suggest that you start to complete ahead of the colder weather arriving.  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you wou...2024-10-0746 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe history of arts and crafts gardens - and why they matter todayIn this episode, we travel back in time to the 19th century, to the birth of the Arts and Crafts Movement and talk about how this led to the development of the phenomenon known as Arts and Crafts Gardens.  We talk about why this philosophy of garden design came to be, why it really matters and how you can spot its influences today.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that F...2024-09-3044 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastWhy herbs? Where did you meet? Q&A - Andy answers YOUR questions.A few weeks back we asked you to send in your questions for Andy - and in this episode, he answers as many questions as Kate can ask within 45 minutes.  He didn't know which questions were coming!Really hope that you enjoy this chat.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like h...2024-09-2349 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe end of the season. Mental health and working in horticulture.It's the end of our busy season as Andy and Kate sit down in the studio this week. But we wanted to reframe the chat slightly and talk really honestly about the mental health cost of working in horticulture.We really hope that you enjoy this chat.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If...2024-09-1645 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastHow to forage like a pro (and how you probably already have!)This week, Kate chats to foraging expert, author and friend of the pod Adele Nozedar, about the ancient art of foraging, how most people do it without even realising and how it can put you back in touch with nature in the most surprising and wonderful ways. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would l...2024-09-0944 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for September - such an exciting monthIn this episode, we talk about gardening jobs that you can do during the month of September. We are joined by Jess Gough @happy_smallholding who chats with us about the jobs that she will be doing this month.Take a moment out of your busy day and join us for some lighthearted gardening chat.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply...2024-09-0240 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe importance of soil health with Becky Searle @sow_much_moreIn this episode, Andy and Kate chat with Becky Searle @sow_much_more about the importance of soil health and the role that it plays in boosting productivity.  Join us for a journey into soil health, no-dig gardening and the joy of rescue tortoises. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.  Leave us a review if you get chance, it would mean a lot to us.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and...2024-08-2749 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastCan you really sow seeds in August?In this episode Andy and Kate deep dive into varieties that you can sow and plant during the month of August. Taking advantage of the beautiful growing conditions, the warm soil temperatures and daylight to grow gorgeous flavours while also preparing for the colder months ahead.If you would like to hear a more general chat about gardening jobs for August, please listen to the previous episode. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and g...2024-08-1935 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for August, heat, water and slugs!In this episode, we talk about jobs that you can complete in the garden during the month of August. This is such an exciting month in which growing conditions are still perfect and productive.  However, its also a month that provides unique challenges to gardeners.  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest adv...2024-08-1247 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastMoving into a new garden - where to start?In this episode Andy, Kate and Sarah of @thenorthernhome_ chat about the challenges of moving into a new growing space.   Sarah posted recently on Instagram about the challenges of starting again in a new space, being relatively new to gardening so we thought it would be fun to do a recorded "consultation" which turned into a fun chat about starting afresh in an established garden.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the p...2024-08-0551 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe reality of starting homestead, pumpkin growing and bee keeping. We chat to @happy_smallholdingHave you ever thought about embracing the good life and starting your own smallholding? This week we chat to Jess Gough of @happy_smallholding on Instagram about how she did exactly this.We talk all things growing with Jess Gough who you might know through the Instagram account happy_smallholding.  We talk all things growing, the reality of starting a homestead, bee keeping alongside some really practical growing tips.Hope you enjoy.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in...2024-07-2940 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening for wellbeing: we talk honestly about just how important this is.Gardening for wellbeing is a commonly used term, isn't it?  Sometimes, perhaps it can sound like a marketing 'buzz phrase' but to us, this is a very real concept and one that has really changed our lives at various points over the last couple of years.We talk honestly about why gardening can boost wellbeing and how we think it can really help you too.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality o...2024-07-2238 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastWhat can you sow in July? Isn't the gardening season over?In this episode, we chat about seeds that you can sow, now in the month of July.  We talk about the importance of looking forward and mention a really special food-growing revolution happening in Inner City Birmingham.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase p...2024-07-1543 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe magic of biennials and the realities of starting a flower farm during a very wet spring.We chat to Melanie Purcell of  @bishybarnabeescottagegarden about the realities of starting a flower farm during a spring in which the weather doesn't play ball.  We talk about the magic of sowing biennials during summer and the hope that they bring.You really don't want to miss this chat - we felt so inspired after talking to Melanie and Kate has a huge shopping list to get from Melanie's website:https://www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com/The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tu...2024-07-0853 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastJobs for the Summer Herb Garden - it's all about looking forwards,Summer is such an exciting time in the herb garden.  It's a time in which the pace of nature accelerates and there is so much to do among a firework display of colour, flavour and fragrance in the herb garden.  However, this week on the Growing Up Podcast it's all about looking forwards too... to the season that is yet to come.  We are gardening in four dimensions and we absolutely love it.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a p...2024-07-0145 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastBehind the scenes at Gardeners World LIVE. Horticulture is changing and we LOVE it.This week we take you behind the scenes to talk about our experiences behind the scenes working at BBC Gardeners World and Good Food Show last week.  We discuss some of the amazing people who made the event so special and talk to Steph who created a simply magical show garden.We saw such positive things last week that we simply had to tell you about them in this episode.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and g...2024-06-2442 minThe Pop ReportThe Pop ReportKate Middleton Resurfaces, Travis Scott Arrested, Katy Perry vs. Kesha, & Kim Kardashian is Becoming an Actress!Kate Middleton has made her first public appearance and fans are skeptical of her new look! Travis Scott was arrested for disorderly conduct. Kim Kardashian is ditching Botox for a career in acting! Katy Perry is getting dragged over working with Dr. Luke, amid Kesha lawsuit, and more! Get the full report now. Hosted by Zack Peter and Andy Lalwani Produced by Zack Peter, Andy Lalwani, David Shahar, Jack Yuran - Find us online: https://instagram.com/justplainzack...2024-06-211h 03Growing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Tomatoes - top tips from Tomato RevolutionIn this episode, we are joined by Lance, Tomato Growing expert who runs Tomato Revolution.  Get ready for a very geeky, in-depth deep dive into growing your own Tomatoes.If you like growing your own, gardening and chilled-out podcast chat, the Growing Up Podcast is the place for you!  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to or...2024-06-1843 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for JuneWe have a big list of gardening jobs that need to be done during the month of June, but Andy and Kate decided to sit down, have a cup of tea and discuss them on this weeks' podcast episode before doing any of the hard work!  It gave us a great chance to shelter from the rain and warm up too!Join us for this fun, light-hearted chat as we chat about the jobs to be done during the month of June.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We a...2024-06-1041 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe reality of flower farming, floristry and the love of flowers.In this episode, we chat with Carole of Tuckshop Flowers - a small-scale florist and flower grower - who 10 years ago actually grew and designed the flowers for our wedding.This is a really interesting chat with someone who has genuinely built a long-lasting and flourishing business within the floristry sector with an infectious love of flowers.Enjoy the chat, everyone.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the...2024-06-0448 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastPolytunnel Growing 101In this episode, we talk about everything related to polytunnel growing.  Andy is a self-confessed 'polytunnel geek' and was so excited to record this episode.We talk about choosing a type of polytunnel, where to put it and share our top polytunnel growing tips!Do you have any questions? Please feel free to message us on Instagram!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels s...2024-05-2849 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastEmergency Episode: Andy is going to be on TV!!So....we've been keeping a secret - a pretty big secret!  On Saturday 25th May we will be appearing on James Martin's Saturday Morning on ITV, telling the story of our business as James Martin uses our herbs to cook some delicious dishes.We are super excited to finally be able to share this news! So who is going to be tuning in?The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of...2024-05-2407 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastTeaching school kids to grow food within inner city Birmingham.In this quite emotional episode, Andy and Kate talk about their adventures teaching school kids how to grow food within inner city Birmingham.  We explain why this is incredibly important and share the ups and downs of a first, very exciting year.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest a...2024-05-2046 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for MayWe have a big list of gardening jobs that need to be done during the month of May, but Andy and Kate decided to sit down, have a cup of tea and discuss them on this weeks' podcast episode before doing any of the hard work!Join us for this fun, light-hearted chat as we chat about the jobs to be done during the month of May.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in...2024-05-1345 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastSowing seeds in May? Come to the garden centre with us...In this episode, Andy and Kate escape the recording studio and record undercover at a local garden centre.  You can sow loads of exciting seeds in May and even if you are just starting out your gardening adventures this spring -  you can absolutely join the growing party!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tu...2024-05-0747 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastPlanning Mum and Dad's GardenAre you feeling a bit 'behind' in this very strange spring season that we are having here in the UK?   You aren't alone, but it's important to remember that we are all in the same boat, which is just as well given the amount of rain we've had.In this week's episode, Andy's Mum and Dad join us in the studio as we plan a new garden for them, and reflect on the joys of clay soil, wild flowers and thyme lawns.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We a...2024-04-2943 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastWellbeing, mindfulness and the importance of taking time in your garden for yourself.In this week's episode, we chat with Kendall Marie Platt about the importance of taking time for yourself and prioritising self-care through gardening.  We chat with Kendall about why this is so important and the work that she is doing to raise awareness about this increasingly important subject.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you wou...2024-04-2249 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening through April showers - is anyone else feeling soggy?We've had a few April showers so far this month and we are feeling a little bit soggy!  In this episode we talk about the realities of gardening during the month of April and share some tips about getting the most from your April garden.It's important to share a positive message that as gardeners, we all love to moan about the weather, but it really does keep our lives interesting doesn't it?This episode of the Growing Up Podcast is sponsored by the fabulous outdoor clothing brand Revolution Race.  This is a brand th...2024-04-1541 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastBringing wildlife into your growing space.In this episode, we discuss how you can bring wildlife into your growing space, boost your local environment and eco system and also boost productivity.We discuss the perils of working with frogs and every gardeners favourite topic: slugs.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your...2024-04-0839 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for April - SUCH an exciting month in the growing space.In this episode, we are joined by Ed from Roots Allotments to chat through essential gardening jobs for the month of April.  Some of you will just be getting started in the garden whereas others will have windowsills absolutely filled with seedlings.  Either way, we have you covered in this week's episode!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your ow...2024-04-0144 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastLeaving corporate world to grow plants, one year on does Kate have any regrets?Almost exactly a year ago, Kate formally came to work full-time at Urban Herbs, growing, selling and promoting herb plants as a full-time job.  She left behind a full-time job in event management and so this shift represented a dramatic change.One year later Kate answers the questions that you have sent in to ask her about her dramatic career change. This turned into a really honest chat about the rollercoaster year that we have had and we hope that it represents a hopeful message to many of you out there who are considering similar ch...2024-03-2550 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastMedieval gardening - we travel back in time.In this episode, we travel back in time, to a world that didn't have easy access to medicine or reliable food supplies.  We discuss a world in which gardens were vitally important and provide a really interesting insight into the medieval world.  Andy was once a history student and this episode of the Growing Up Podcast might just be his favourite yet.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products th...2024-03-1841 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGet ready for the acceleration of growthGardening here in the UK the pace of growth changes radically throughout the year.  It's something that we are gardeners totally accept but we rarely hear it talked about. So in this episode, we chat about the 'acceleration of growth' and how you can prepare for it.The season is really getting started now and we hope you enjoy this chat.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that F...2024-03-1140 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastHerbs to plant in early Spring.In this episode, we deep dive into the many beautiful varieties of herbs that are perfect for planting now in the early spring period.  We share growing tips for how you can get the most from your herb garden during the spring period.  But most importantly we chat and share our genuine joy of growing these amazing varieties.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out th...2024-03-0447 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastRoots Allotments: A new way of doing allotmentsIn this episode, we are joined by Ed from Roots Allotments as we share our love of allotment growing, the magic of community growing spirit, and the truly exciting work that is happening at Roots Allotments.The energy that Ed brings to this episode is truly infectious as we share the simple joy of growing and the manifold benefits that this act brings.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the...2024-02-2659 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening and Lockdown - a Spring like no other.In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, we tell the story of the Spring of 2020, a season that turned into a spring like no other.  For so many of us our gardens became refuges during the long months of lockdowns as more experienced gardeners shared their knowledge on social media and others rediscovered the simple joy of growing things.In this episode, we read some of your stories from the lockdown spring and reflect just how important gardening was to so many of us during this time.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored b...2024-02-1947 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastLet's go to the Farmers Market!In this episode we talk about our love of Farmers Markets, what they are, why they matter, and how important they have been to our story.  Join us for this nostalgic journey into a world of artisan bread, cheese, plants, and food ethics.  Is there a farmers market near you? Let us know what you think of them.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the pr...2024-02-1245 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening Jobs for February - what a strange gardening month.In this episode we talk all things February, it's such a strange month in the garden and so we chat to Shannon, a friend of the show and Diary of a Lady Gardener on Instagram about essential gardening jobs for February.This can often be the coldest month of the year,  but also a month that brings blue skies, sunshine and SO much hope.Really hope that you enjoy the chat.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a...2024-02-0558 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastFebruary: Friend or Foe. We talk about gardening jobs for February.Here in the UK February can be a strange month.  It can be the coldest month of the winter while also producing beautiful blue skies and hints of the spring to follow.In this episode, we talk to Shannon (Diary of a Lady Gardener) about her favourite jobs for the Spring garden.Really hope that you enjoy.👉 WE HAVE A HUGE FAVOUR TO ASK 👈 Did you enjoy our podcast? We don't have a sponsor at the moment but love recording these pods and sharing the joy of growing...2024-02-0533 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGrowing food and the importance of slow living.In this episode, Andy and Kate chat about the reaction to Andy's video showing the results of his front garden growing project and explore the importance of slow living in an increasingly 24/7 culture.We talk about generational change and rapidly changing perspectives on food growing.We really hope that you enjoy joining us for this raw and largely unedited chat.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products...2024-01-2941 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastEver thought of starting a business in horticulture? We dig a little deeper....In this episode, we talk about the idea of starting a horticultural business.   So many people have reached out to us over the years and said how much they have thought of career-changing - starting a career in the horticultural sector. This week we dig a little deeper, talking honestly about our story over the last decade but also sharing our excitement about the future. There are so many opportunities in horticulture. And it's the best job in the world.Let us know what you think!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by...2024-01-2248 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastPlanning your 2024 Garden - what we will sow and grow in 2024In this episode, Andy and Kate chat about varieties that we are excited about planting in 2024.  Get ready for a really informal, chat between the two of us as we chat about our 'couple gardening goals' for the growing season.We started recording without a plan and simply opened Kate's 'to sow' seed box.We really hope that you enjoy this slightly different and very unplanned episode.Spring is coming - who else is excited?The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers i...2024-01-1550 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastCan you grow food to save money? We talk to James Wong.In this episode, we chat with a friend of the show James Wong about whether or not it's possible to genuinely grow food to save money.  It's proven to be a surprisingly controversial subject, to talk honestly about the idea of growing food to save money and so we were fascinated to hear what James Wong had to say on this subject.Really hope that you enjoy this chat as much as we did.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits o...2024-01-0855 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastJanuary Gardening Jobs: We dig deep into gardening jobs for January.In this episode, we dig deep into gardening jobs for January.  Andy is joined by Dan, Head Gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens as we chat on a rainy day about practical jobs that you can do NOW in January to get your garden off to the best possible start to the year.Each month in 2024 we aim to release a podcast offering practical advice, tips that you can implement at that point in the year.  All too often gardening advice tells you what you should have done 6 weeks earlier - and we hope that this monthly 'a...2024-01-0350 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastKate is BACK for the Growing Up Podcast Christmas Episode - a year in review, and growing resolutions for 2024Kate is BACK for this Pre-Christmas episode of the Growing Up Podcast.We talk about our gardening highlights of 2023, amazing highs and a few light hearted lows.  It was so lovely to sit together and consider the growing season that is ending shortly.We find that December is a month for gardeners to sit, reflect and plan ahead and this is exactly what we do in this episode.  We talk about our growing hopes and dreams for 2024 and invite you to join us in sharing your growing resolutions for the year ahead.Happy Ch...2023-12-1855 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastHouseplants, wellbeing and dreams coming true. We chat to Root 13 House Plants.In this week's episode, we talk to Katy and David who run the fabulous Root 13 house plant shop here in Birmingham.  Like ourselves they took a less-than-traditional route into horticulture, embracing a love of growing houseplants during the pandemic and now sharing the joy of growing these amazing plants with their customer and on social media.You will hear the emotion and passion as we chat with them about these amazing plants and their story.Are you a houseplant-growing geek already?  If not - after this podcast, you will be!The Gr...2023-12-111h 00Growing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Food to Save Money? We talk about this taboo subject.Growing food to save money? Is it possible?  Can you truly be self-sufficient, growing food in a front garden?  This week we take a deep breath and dive deeply into the subject of growing food to save money.  We didn't think that this would be particularly controversial but it turns out that our messaging around this subject on social media has caused a very, very strong reaction.We talk a little bit about why this might be the case and how much we have loved growing food this year....2023-12-0440 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastTales of a Head Gardener - Meet Daniel Cartwright of Winterbourne House and GardensWe all sometimes feel that we are the head gardener of our corner of planet earth but today we talk to Daniel Cartwright, who is genuinely the Head Gardener at Winterbourne House and Gardens in Birmingham.  We chat honestly about the challenges and opportunities in designing, curating and maintaining a heritage site.  We talk honestly about the importance of bringing a new generation into the horticultural industry and describe the amazing space that is Winterbourne House and Gardens.  You will love listening to the passion and energy of "One Take Dan".Find our mor...2023-11-271h 03The Potty Plotters Plotcast - Growing on the AllotmentThe Potty Plotters Plotcast - Growing on the AllotmentS1 E45 - Andy The Herb ManIn this episode Elaine and Julia talk all things herbs with Andy Perry. He runs Urban Herbs UK based in Birmingham, and presents the Growing Up podcast with his wife Kate. Find Andy on social media @urbanherbsuk or @andygrowsherbs on Instagram Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter  Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. 2023-11-2240 minThe Potty Plotters Plotcast - Growing on the AllotmentThe Potty Plotters Plotcast - Growing on the AllotmentS1 E45 - Andy The Herb ManIn this episode Elaine and Julia talk all things herbs with Andy Perry. He runs Urban Herbs UK based in Birmingham, and presents the Growing Up podcast with his wife Kate. Find Andy on social media @urbanherbsuk or @andygrowsherbs on Instagram Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter  Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. 2023-11-2240 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastGardening seasons, wellbeing and the perils of hosting a podcast with your mum.Something a little bit different, this week Kate was unable to join us on the Growing Up Podcast so I was joined by Thersa (Mum!).  What we actually recorded was 45 minutes of giggles, and chat about the nature of seasons and why gardening for well-being is really serious and vitally important.⁠This week we talk very honestly about the link between the gardening seasons and the ebb and flow of life.  How it's so important to embrace a little "autumnal mentality" sometimes both in the garden and in daily life.⁠Because we work together, spending so man...2023-11-2042 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastThe One with all the Herbs......Why has it taken us so long to record an episode about the beautiful herb plants that have defined the last decade of our lives?  Grab yourselves a drink, sit back, and join us as we chat about our favourite herb plants.Herbs are beautiful plants that you can plant in your allotment, garden or grow indoors, but the truth is that these plants have the power to really transform your food and your mood, and are the perfect 'gateway plants'.  They make you fall in love with growing things, they excite you and we genuinely love th...2023-11-1342 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastJames Wong on ethnobotany and why plants REALLY matter.We are joined on the Growing Up Podcast by James Wong, Ethnobotanist, presenter, and author of the amazing series 'Grow Your Own Drugs'. He is also a current panelist on the BBC Radio 4 programme, Gardeners' Question Time.  We chat to James about his story but fundamentally why plants matter, the provable benefits that they bring, and whether growing potatoes if stranded on the surface of the planet Mars is a good idea.We know that you are going to enjoy this chat!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First T...2023-11-0653 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastDig for Victory: We travel back in time.....In this week's podcast, we travel back in time to 1940s Britain and explore the Dig for Victory Campaign.  We talk about the realities of growing food during wartime and explore the impact that this had both economically, practically but also emotionally.This week we introduce special guests Potaoe Pete and Doctor Carrot.  Listen to the podcast to become acquainted with these wartime characters.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the qu...2023-10-3045 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastBring on the Tomato Revolution. Tomatoes and Star Wars.In this week's episode, we talk to Lance from Tomato Revolution.  You will love hearing Lance's incredible passion for growing tomatoes, it's truly incredible.  Join us as we go down a very geeky horticultural rabbit hole and learn about unusual heirloom varieties of tomato, the process of developing new varieties of tomato, and the link between tomatoes and Star Wars.  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tun...2023-10-2347 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastAutumn: Is the gardening season over?This week Andy and Kate talk in depth about the autumn gardening season.  We discuss why the autumn garden is so special but also vitally important as we look ahead to the seasons that follow.We talk about seeds to sow, gardening jobs to complete, the dangers of autumnal DIY and why having snacks are vital as you record an autumn gardening podcast.Did you enjoy our podcast?  We don't have a sponsor at the moment but love recording these pods and sharing the joy of growing with you.  We sometimes have to tra...2023-10-1639 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastAndy's StoryAndy started the company that became Urban Herbs back in 2009 purely as an experiment - a short term project to pay off his tuition fees. Little did he know that he was going down a horticultural rabbit hole that would shape the next decade of his life.He feel in love with the unusual foodie sensory and culinary herb plants that he promotes and sells today and published the Herb Gardening Handbook in 2023.  Now he is on a mission to share the joy of growing with everyone and is the co-host of the Growing Up P...2023-10-0942 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastKate's StoryIn this week's episode, we introduce one of our hosts.  This is Kate's story.Kate doesn't come from a traditional horticultural background.  She brings with her a decade of major events experience having worked at various community arts projects and as an event manager at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Kate's married to Andy and they run Urban Herbs together.  In 2023 Kate became a full-time employee at Urban Herbs.  Her route into horticulture is certainly not a traditional one and in this episode, we explore Kate's journey toward falling love with the world of growing, being a wo...2023-10-0151 minGrowing Up PodcastGrowing Up PodcastIntroducing: Growing Up PodcastThe start of the journey as we grow together.  Meet your hosts of the Growing Up Podcast.For those who love to grow, who are happiest in the garden, allotment or greenhouse.  Hosted by Andy and Kate, a green-fingered couple who love growing,  and are on a mission to share the joy of all things plant-related.  The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the...2023-09-2823 minThe Best Radio You Have Never Heard Podcast - Music For People Who Are Serious About MusicThe Best Radio You Have Never Heard Podcast - Music For People Who Are Serious About MusicFour Thousand Holes - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 30 “Four Thousand Holes” was the latest entry into the 1/1/06 edition on the former host site. It appears here in all of it’s aural glory 1. St. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) / A Day In the Life - The Beatles 2. Looking Glass - Shimmer 3. Everyday - Steve Hackett 4. Don’t Bother - Shakira 5. Rape Me - Nirvana 6. London Calling - The Clash 7. This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) - Talking Heads 8. Madman Across The Water (Original Full Version) - Elton John 9. Hardy Country - Andy Summer / Robert Fri...2006-01-3100 minThe Best Radio You Have Never Heard Podcast - Music For People Who Are Serious About MusicThe Best Radio You Have Never Heard Podcast - Music For People Who Are Serious About MusicFour Thousand Holes - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 30 Four Thousand Holes was the latest entry into the 1/1/06 edition on the former host site. It appears here in all of it's aural glory 1. St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) / A Day In the Life - The Beatles 2. Looking Glass - Shimmer 3. Everyday - Steve Hackett 4. Don't Bother - Shakira 5. Rape Me - Nirvana 6. London Calling - The Clash 7. This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) - Talking Heads 8. Madman Across The Water (Original Full Version) - Elton John 9. Hardy Country - Andy Summer / Robert Fripp 10...2006-01-3100 min