Growing Up Podcast

Send us Fan Mail There has never been a more important time to design your garden for the benefit of local bees.  It's surprisingly easy and really fun.  We are calling for a revolution as we all look to make our gardens more bee-friendly. Who is with 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...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking about one of our favourite topics: growing food in small spaces — balconies, patios, tiny backyards, fire escapes, even sunny windowsills. If you’ve ever thought: “I don’t have enough room.” “I only have a balcony.” “My yard is basically a postage stamp.” “I rent, so I can’t dig anything up.” This episode is for you. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored...

Send us Fan Mail In this VERY special episode, we talk about the gardening jobs that you definitely should be doing during the month of April.  This is a very busy month in which daylight is slowly increasing and the garden is most definitely coming to life! The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels.  We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel an...

Send us Fan Mail So many of us dream of setting up a flower farm, but Jen from @ life_on_the_lot  has done exactly this.  This week Jen sat down with Andy to talk about the story so far, the highs, lows and the learning experiences of setting up a flower farm from scratch. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels.  We are big believers in the benefits of growing in...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Andy chats to Becky Searle of @ sow_much_more on Instagram about how you can adopt an entirely natural approach to pest control that will actually provide long term benefits for your growing space. https://www.instagram.com/sow_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 polyt...

Send us Fan Mail Lance from the amazing Tomato Revolution is back on the show this week and co-hosting with Andy as they chat about all things tomato growing.  We talk about when to sow your tomatoes, why too much heat can be a bad thing for your seedlings, and Lance even recommends some unusual varieties to grow. Check them out here: https://www.tomatorevolution.co.uk/ The Growing Up Podcast is p...

Send us Fan Mail This week we deep dive into the wonderful world of hardy herbs, that don't mind the cold days of early Spring and actually fill a gap in the garden. This week our business - Urban Herbs - opened it's online shop for Spring orders and we are so grateful to you for your support. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels.  We are big believers...

Send us Fan Mail This week Kate presents a huge list of jobs that are really important to do in the March garden, while Andy drinks tea and worries about just now much weeding will be required! 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...

Send us Fan Mail This week Andy is definitely coming off a long run up, with a few things to get off this chest as he shares the things that he feels are stopping you from growing a beautiful garden.  Do you agree with him? 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...

Send us Fan Mail This week we focus on seed sowing.  We know that so many of you will be sowing your own seeds over the next few weeks (if your windowsills aren't covered already!) so we wanted to share our own seed sowing advice, which is advice that we have genuinely learned over the last two decades growing things! The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. ...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk all things growing potatoes.  We talk about how you can plant, nurture and harvest your own beautiful potatoes, introduce you to an expert merchant of seed potatoes and even launch the first-ever competition on the Growing up Podcast.  Make sure you listen until the end for the chance to win your own seed potatoes. https://www.jamiesonbrothers.com/scottish-seed-p...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk about the busy gardening month of February, in which both wearing a warm hat AND getting outside into the growing space might be equally important. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Two weeks ago we sat down in the afterglow of the festive season and shared some New Year Growing Resolutions - things that we both want to achieve in 2026 in the garden.  This week we attempt to turn those vague aspirations into a solid plan. Let's see how this goes.... The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels.  We are big believers in the ben...

Send us Fan Mail We know that so many of you love growing in raised beds - while others are in the process of building a raised bed garden this Spring.  This week we talk about raised bed gardening - our top tips for success when building your own raised bed garden - whether you are growing in a small back yard or in the process of growing a market garden! The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsor...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss our New Year's growing resolutions for the garden, looking back at the gardening year that has just finished and looking ahead to an exciting season 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 Firs...

Send us Fan Mail January can be a challenging month in the garden, with long, dark days and budgets feeling limited after Christmas.  It's also a great time to get creative and find some much-needed joy and recharge in the growing space. This week we are joined by Dan, the head gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens who shares with us some top tips for getting creative in the January gard...

Send us Fan Mail Please join us for the Christmas Party of the Growing Up Podcast.  We know there is a huge community of you who listen to our podcast each week.  We travel through the growing season, sharing it's challenges and joys.  This week we wanted to wish every single one of you a very Happy Christmas. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels.  We are b...

Send us Fan Mail Join us with a hot drink and a mince pie as we evaluate the 2025 growing season.  in this episode, we sit by the fire and talk about our happiest memories from this year, before we dream of the growing season to come. 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kate introduces us to the dark world of "bad" plants, plants that can be deadly, dangerous or just a real nuisance.  Kate's been wanting to share this episode for ages - really hope you enjoy 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 be...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Andy talks about jobs that you can and definitely SHOULD complete in the December garden.  The build up to Christmas is a really special, magical time but it all provides an opportunity for chill out and recharge in the garden.   Grab yourself a mince pie, a Christmas jumper and a trowel and embrace December gardening. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Andy discusses how you can plant garlic successfully to ensure the best harvest possible next year and Kate details her mission to ensure that Christmas Poinsettias last beyond the festive period! 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...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, I sit down and talk to Ed, one of the founders of Roots Allotments, regarding some of the criticism levelled at Roots as a business.  As a Roots Allotment plot holder, I was keen to establish the truth surrounding some of the accusations that I had read online, and Ed was amazing in re-assuring and addressing those concerns head on. The passion in Ed's voice is...

Send us Fan Mail Will Petty has had an amazing journey, from working in special effects for TV and Film to now running an incredible family run lanscaping company, designing and building inspirational gardens. Will's story is incredible and we really hope that you enjoy hearing it and find it as inspirational as we do. Check out Will's Company:  https://www.jwlandscapes.co.uk/ Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the jobs you should be doing in your November garden.  Grab yourself a drink and join Andy and Kate for November 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.  Check out th...

Send us Fan Mail This week we travel back to Victorian times and discuss the phenomenon of Victorian Plant Hunters.  Have you heard of 'Orchidmania'?  You might just have caught it by the end of 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 genuinely believe in the quality of th...