Growing Up Podcast
The magic of blank slate gardening and a beginner mentality
This 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 ord...
31 mars 2025 - 37 min 16 sec
Garden 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 ...
24 mars 2025 - 41 min 05 sec
Trees 101
In 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...
17 mars 2025 - 50 min 58 sec
Growing Herbs during early Spring
We 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 prod...
10 mars 2025 - 35 min 29 sec
Gardening Jobs for March
Gardening 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 ...
3 mars 2025 - 38 min 10 sec
The 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 be...
24 feb. 2025 - 37 min 35 sec
Microgreens 101
In 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 or...
17 feb. 2025 - 41 min 02 sec
Tips for starting a Brand New Allotment
This 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 ...
10 feb. 2025 - 50 min 07 sec
Gardening Jobs for February
Grab 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 q...
3 feb. 2025 - 38 min 08 sec
Chilli Growing 101
In 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 benefit...
27 jan. 2025 - 43 min 35 sec