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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.
Episodes
152 episodes
Gardening Advice You Should Probably Ignore
Think you need green fingers to be a good gardener? That watering leaves in sunshine will scorch them? Or that gravel in the bottom of pots improves drainage?In this episode of The Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate tackle some of ...
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Grow more food next year by starting this autumn
Want to grow more food next year? The secret is to start now. In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate explore why autumn is one of the most important times in the gardening calendar — from planting garlic, onions and per...
It's the end.... A raw chat about the end of our working dispatch season and the realities of doing the job that we love.
We're exhausted. And this week in a very tired state, we talk about the realities of working in horticulture. Six months work without a day off, long hours, heatwaves and why we still love the job that we do.
Gardening Jobs for September
What should you be doing in the garden this September? In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate explore the essential gardening jobs for September, from autumn planting, harvesting and sowing vegetables to lawn car...
A Brief History of Thyme
Today we're talking about one of our absolute favourite herbs—one that's been grown, cherished and written about for thousands of years.It's tiny, wonderfully fragrant and probably sitting in millions of gardens across the coun...
The Truth About Garden Centres....
This week we deep dive into garden centres, the weekend destination of choice for so many - including ourselves. Lets enter into a world of impulse purchases, coffee cake and garden gnomes.
Why do some gardens look better than others?
This week we discuss why design matters, why some gardens look better than others but also why the only client who matters in the design process is yourself!
What you can sow in August for an Autumn Harvest
This week, we discuss how sowing seeds isn't just for spring and introduce some varieties that we really think you should be sowing during the month of August.
Gardening Jobs for August
If you're listening as this episode goes live, we're right in the middle of August—a month that's often overlooked in the gardening calendar. Many people think the busiest part of the season is behind us. The borders are full, vegetables are cr...
10 Late Summer Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Now, if you've been enjoying the garden over the past few months, you might be thinking that the hard work is behind you. The borders are full, the herbs are thriving, tomatoes are ripening and everything feels a little more relaxed.But ...
Can you seriously plant herbs now during July?
We are back onto home territory here with a really geeky episode dedicated to the amazing herbs of summer, herbs that you can plant now and enjoy but also herbs that you can sow during the next few weeks to enjoy further ahead.
Lavender: a journey through culture, history and growing your own
Did you know that lavender has been treasured for thousands of years? From ancient Roman gardens to modern-day cottage borders, this beautifully scented plant has a rich history—and it's still one of the most popular plants for gardeners today....
Gardening Jobs for July
Wondering what gardening jobs you should be doing in July? In this episode, we cover the essential July gardening tasks to help your garden thrive throughout the summer. Whether you're growing flowers, vegetables, fruit, or maintaining your law...
We overstretched ourselves. Heatwaves, kebabs and Monty Don.
This is quite a raw and honest update in which we explain why this episode is being released late and update you on the last very, very full-on last two weeks of life for us here.We chat about the impacts of the heatwave, the importance ...
Companion Planting - the most requested topic so far!
This week, Kate deep dives into the truth and myth of companion planting. Buckle up, everyone, this is a very geeky deep dive into a gardening topic that so many people have requested!Enjoy!
What can you sow in June? Isn't it too late?
This week we chat about all of the amazing crops that you can sow during the month of June. June is a very, very busy month that sets up the second half of the summer growing season. Grab a cup of tea and join us as we make a very long li...
Gardening Jobs for June
How did we get to June already? Is anyone else saying that?This week we dig deep into gardening jobs for June. This is a very busy month, so grab a drink, buckle up, we are diving straight into a packed gardening month in whi...
Gardening During a Heatwave? Grab a cold drink....
This week we sit in a very, very warm studio to discuss gardening during a heatwave, why this can cause problems and tactics that you can employ to make sure your plants dont suffer!
Changing career into horticulture? Let's make that jump a little bit easier.....
Today we talk to Dan and Cathy who are telling us about 'Working for Gardners', an organisation that is on a mission to support those who are thinking about making the jump into working in the horticultural industry. We know that so many ...
Gardening Jobs for May
May is such a busy month for gardeners. Whether you are gardening on an allotment, in a small garden or even just on a windowsill, May is the month where everything becomes very, very fast-paced, busy and exciting.There is so much that y...
The reality of being a woman working in horticulture
This week, Kate sits down to chat with a friend of the show, Kendall, to compare their own experiences as women working in horticulture, discussing the obstacles, challenges, but ultimately the joy that comes from engaging with growing things.<...
Gardening for Bees
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...
Small space, big harvest - the joy of small scale food growing
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.”“...
Gardening Jobs for April - SUCH an exciting month in the growing space.
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 lif...