Growing Up Podcast

Gardening for wellbeing is a commonly used term, isn't it?  Sometimes, perhaps it can sound like a marketing 'buzz phrase' but to us, this is a very real concept and one that has really changed our lives at various points over the last couple of years.We talk honestly about why gardening can boost wellbeing and how we think it can really help you too.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

In this episode, we chat about seeds that you can sow, now in the month of July.  We talk about the importance of looking forward and mention a really special food-growing revolution happening in Inner City Birmingham.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

We chat to Melanie Purcell of  @bishybarnabeescottagegarden about the realities of starting a flower farm during a spring in which the weather doesn't play ball.  We talk about the magic of sowing biennials during summer and the hope that they bring.You really don't want to miss this chat - we felt so inspired after talking to Melanie and Kate has a huge shopping list to get from Melanie's website:https://www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com/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

Summer is such an exciting time in the herb garden.  It's a time in which the pace of nature accelerates and there is so much to do among a firework display of colour, flavour and fragrance in the herb garden.  However, this week on the Growing Up Podcast it's all about looking forwards too... to the season that is yet to come.  We are gardening in four dimensions and we absolutely love it.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

This week we take you behind the scenes to talk about our experiences behind the scenes working at BBC Gardeners World and Good Food Show last week.  We discuss some of the amazing people who made the event so special and talk to Steph who created a simply magical show garden.We saw such positive things last week that we simply had to tell you about them in this episode.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

In this episode, we are joined by Lance, Tomato Growing expert who runs Tomato Revolution.  Get ready for a very geeky, in-depth deep dive into growing your own Tomatoes.If you like growing your own, gardening and chilled-out podcast chat, the Growing Up Podcast is the place for you!  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

We have a big list of gardening jobs that need to be done during the month of June, 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!  It gave us a great chance to shelter from the rain and warm up too!Join us for this fun, light-hearted chat as we chat about the jobs to be done during the month of June.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

In this episode, we chat with Carole of Tuckshop Flowers - a small-scale florist and flower grower - who 10 years ago actually grew and designed the flowers for our wedding.This is a really interesting chat with someone who has genuinely built a long-lasting and flourishing business within the floristry sector with an infectious love of flowers.Enjoy the chat, everyone.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

In this episode, we talk about everything related to polytunnel growing.  Andy is a self-confessed 'polytunnel geek' and was so excited to record this episode.We talk about choosing a type of polytunnel, where to put it and share our top polytunnel growing tips!Do you have any questions? Please feel free to message us on Instagram!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

So....we've been keeping a secret - a pretty big secret!  On Saturday 25th May we will be appearing on James Martin's Saturday Morning on ITV, telling the story of our business as James Martin uses our herbs to cook some delicious dishes.We are super excited to finally be able to share this news! So who is going to be tuning in?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