Growing Up Podcast
Growing 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 i...
26 May 2025 - 38 min 54 sec
Horticulture 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 m...
19 May 2025 - 43 min 42 sec
Go 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 or...
12 May 2025 - 34 min 25 sec
Gardening Jobs for May
We 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 the q...
6 May 2025 - 40 min 39 sec
Trees: Part II
In 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 sponsor...
28 Apr 2025 - 01 hr 14 min 02 sec
Viking Gardening
In 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 sp...
22 Apr 2025 - 39 min 34 sec
Gardening 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 s...
7 Apr 2025 - 39 min 10 sec
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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 2025 - 50 min 58 sec