Small space, big harvest - the joy of small scale food growing

Send us Fan MailToday we talk to Dan and Cathy who are telling us about 'Working for Gardners', an organisation that is on a mission to support those who are thinking about making the jump into working in the horticultural industry.  We know that so many of you have thought about making such a change and that you will be as excited to hear the chat with Dan and Cathy as we were!https://www.wfga.org.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 us Fan MailMay is such a busy month for gardeners. Whether you are gardening on an allotment, in a small garden or even just on a windowsill, May is the month where everything becomes very, very fast-paced, busy and exciting.There is so much that you can do in the May growing space, and in this episode, we talk through the long list of May gardening jobs!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, Kate sits down to chat with a friend of the show, Kendall, to compare their own experiences as women working in horticulture, discussing the obstacles, challenges, but ultimately the joy that comes from engaging with growing things.About Our Guest:Kendall Marie Platt is a Horticultural therapist & space holder for garden curious women.She is the founder of Adventures with Flowers and supports women to create their own garden sanctuary as they use gardening to avoid burnout.She brings together horticultural therapy and sensory-led garden design to create spaces that don’t just look beautiful, they restore you daily. It’s beauty that heals, rhythm that restores and design that supports your body and mind. She does this through her 1:1 horticultural therapy support programme and her membership the Seed.She also hosts regular garden-along sessions to help attendees quiet their minds in their garden.SocialsSubstack: https://substack.com/@kendallmarieplattInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallmarieplatt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventureswithflowersLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-marie-platt/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@adventureswithflowerstv Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/adventureswithflowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kendallmarieplatt Main Website: https://www.adventureswithflowers.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

Send us Fan MailThere has never been a more important time to design your garden for the benefit of local bees.  It's surprisingly easy and really fun.  We are calling for a revolution as we all look to make our gardens more bee-friendly. Who is with us?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 MailToday we’re talking about one of our favourite topics: growing food in small spaces — balconies, patios, tiny backyards, fire escapes, even sunny windowsills.If you’ve ever thought:“I don’t have enough room.”“I only have a balcony.”“My yard is basically a postage stamp.”“I rent, so I can’t dig anything up.”This episode is 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

Send us Fan MailIn this VERY special episode, we talk about the gardening jobs that you definitely should be doing during the month of April.  This is a very busy month in which daylight is slowly increasing and the garden is most definitely coming to life!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 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 us Fan MailLance 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 us Fan MailThis 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