Podcast Episodes

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 2 months, 2 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 2 months, 3 weeks 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 3 months 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 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 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gardening in the night garden

Season 3 Episode 6

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In this episode, Kate takes us for an evening outing into the night garden.  It's a magical, special place and we wanted to spend a little time there.

The Growing Up Podcast is proudly s…

Published on 4 months ago

Gardening Jobs for September

Season 3 Episode 5

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How did we get to September already? For us, this is such an exciting month, a time of change silhouetted in gorgeous low-level sunlight.  Grab yourself a mug, and join us as we chat th…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Garden planning and design for the future....

Season 3 Episode 4

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In this episode, we chat to Lucie Ponsford of Mimosa Design about designing gardens for the future.  This is a seriously inspirational, hopeful chat about the future of garden design th…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kate's Story 2.0

Season 3 Episode 3

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At the beginning of our third season, we just wanted to take the time to reintroduce ourselves at your hosts.

In our second-ever episode, Kate spoke very honestly about her journey and w…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago