Podcast Episodes

The Truth About Roots Allotments: The Most Controversial Allotment Company in the UK?

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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 …

Published on 8 hours ago

'Have faith in your superpower which is your dyslexia.' We chat to Will Petty of Jacq and Wills Landscapes

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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 g…

Published on 1 week ago

Gardening Jobs for November - this is a surprisingly busy month in the garden!

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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.

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Victorian Plant Hunters

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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 ep…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Talking gardening with a 'non gardener'.

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In this episode, Kate is joined by her sister on the podcast to talk about how why she doesn't garden, what she feels are barriers to beginning her growing journey, and together they pl…

Published on 4 weeks ago

It's time to talk about polytunnels....

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Everything that you have ever wanted to know about polytunnels.  This week we deep dive into polytunnel growing.  Over the last few months, we've received loads of questions about build…

Published on 1 month ago

Gardening jobs for October

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How did it get to October already?  In this episode, we talk through the jobs that we really think you should be doing in the garden during the month of October.  Join us as we enjoy a …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Harvest Festival: we review our year so far.

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In this episode, we look back to the episodes we recorded back in January 2025, in which Andy and Kate both boldly made New Year's growing resolutions and sat down together with a cup o…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starting a business in horticulture: the harsh realities behind the best job in the world.

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In this episode we chat and share our honest tips and advice for anyone who is thinking of starting a business in horticulture.  We don't sugarcoat this and talk really honestly about t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Embracing an autumnal gardening mindset.....

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This week, Andy attempts to convince you to join him in adopting an autumnal gardening mindset, of embracing the deceleration of growth and actually embarking on some gardening adventur…

Published on 2 months ago