All Natural Pest Control? Is it possible?

Send us Fan MailSo many of us dream of setting up a flower farm, but Jen from @life_on_the_lot has done exactly this.  This week Jen sat down with Andy to talk about the story so far, the highs, lows and the learning experiences of setting up a flower farm from scratch.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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️   https://rb.gy/55t356

Send us Fan MailThis week, Andy chats to Becky Searle of @sow_much_more on Instagram about how you can adopt an entirely natural approach to pest control that will actually provide long term benefits for your growing space.https://www.instagram.com/sow_much_more/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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️   https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textLance from the amazing Tomato Revolution is back on the show this week and co-hosting with Andy as they chat about all things tomato growing.  We talk about when to sow your tomatoes, why too much heat can be a bad thing for your seedlings, and Lance even recommends some unusual varieties to grow.Check them out here:https://www.tomatorevolution.co.uk/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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textThis week we deep dive into the wonderful world of hardy herbs, that don't mind the cold days of early Spring and actually fill a gap in the garden.This week our business - Urban Herbs - opened it's online shop for Spring orders and we are so grateful to you for your support.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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textThis week Kate presents a huge list of jobs that are really important to do in the March garden, while Andy drinks tea and worries about just now much weeding will be required!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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textThis week Andy is definitely coming off a long run up, with a few things to get off this chest as he shares the things that he feels are stopping you from growing a beautiful garden.  Do you agree with him?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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textThis week we focus on seed sowing.  We know that so many of you will be sowing your own seeds over the next few weeks (if your windowsills aren't covered already!) so we wanted to share our own seed sowing advice, which is advice that we have genuinely learned over the last two decades growing things!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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textThis week we talk all things growing potatoes.  We talk about how you can plant, nurture and harvest your own beautiful potatoes, introduce you to an expert merchant of seed potatoes and even launch the first-ever competition on the Growing up Podcast.  Make sure you listen until the end for the chance to win your own seed potatoes.https://www.jamiesonbrothers.com/scottish-seed-potatoes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21794400387&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21800793251&gbraid=0AAAAADpBBJPB6Y5notvcqQZfcbdBUv8JY&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4pvMBhDYARIsAGfgwvyzqmMybLuUx606BAwZTDGzJmNp-gTeW9TMDGitPW5Y_oVsbryORpIaAq9UEALw_wcBThe 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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textThis week we talk about the busy gardening month of February, in which both wearing a warm hat AND getting outside into the growing space might be equally important.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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send a textTwo weeks ago we sat down in the afterglow of the festive season and shared some New Year Growing Resolutions - things that we both want to achieve in 2026 in the garden.  This week we attempt to turn those vague aspirations into a solid plan. Let's see how this goes....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 making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356