Welcome to the world of growing food! Richard Chivers and Becky Searle take you on a trip through the fascinating world of organic gardening delivering seasonal advice, fascinating science and stories from their own gardens.
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For those who love to grow, who are happiest in the garden, allotment or greenhouse. Hosted by Andy and Kate, a green-fingered couple who love growing, and are on a mission to share the joy of all things plant-related.
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Is 'profit' a dirty word in horticulture?
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In this episode, Andy and Kate discuss why there seems to be such a tension within horticulture and the gardening industry as a whole about making profit from growing. So many of us grow as a hobby that delights, excites and recarges, but we absolutely need profit making businesses within horticulture if our industry has a future. Equally in the cu…
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This week we chat with friend of the show Becky Searle on Instagram as @sow_much_more to talk all things composting. We talk about why composting is so important, how you can increase your composting results and why male urine might be a secret weapon in your journey to creat the perfect compost. Enjoy this one guys. The Growing Up Podcast is proud…
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We chat to friend of the podcast Adele Nozedar about all things mushrooms. Adele has recently published Mushroom Miscellany and her passion for the world of mushrooms and discovering their beauty is quite simply infectious. Please sit back, and enjoy this chat with Adele as much as we enjoyed recording it. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsore…
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Gardening jobs for October - this is such an important month.
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October is a very, very important month in the garden, a month of transitions. And this week we talk you through varieties that you can sow this month in October and vital jobs that we would suggest that you start to complete ahead of the colder weather arriving. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big b…
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The history of arts and crafts gardens - and why they matter today
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In this episode, we travel back in time to the 19th century, to the birth of the Arts and Crafts Movement and talk about how this led to the development of the phenomenon known as Arts and Crafts Gardens. We talk about why this philosophy of garden design came to be, why it really matters and how you can spot its influences today. The Growing Up Po…
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Why herbs? Where did you meet? Q&A - Andy answers YOUR questions.
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A few weeks back we asked you to send in your questions for Andy - and in this episode, he answers as many questions as Kate can ask within 45 minutes. He didn't know which questions were coming! Really hope that you enjoy this chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of gr…
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The end of the season. Mental health and working in horticulture.
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It's the end of our busy season as Andy and Kate sit down in the studio this week. But we wanted to reframe the chat slightly and talk really honestly about the mental health cost of working in horticulture. We really hope that you enjoy this chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the…
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How to forage like a pro (and how you probably already have!)
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This week, Kate chats to foraging expert, author and friend of the pod Adele Nozedar, about the ancient art of foraging, how most people do it without even realising and how it can put you back in touch with nature in the most surprising and wonderful ways. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believe…
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Gardening Jobs for September - such an exciting month
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In this episode, we talk about gardening jobs that you can do during the month of September. We are joined by Jess Gough @happy_smallholding who chats with us about the jobs that she will be doing this month. Take a moment out of your busy day and join us for some lighthearted gardening chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazi…
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The importance of soil health with Becky Searle @sow_much_more
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In this episode, Andy and Kate chat with Becky Searle @sow_much_more about the importance of soil health and the role that it plays in boosting productivity. Join us for a journey into soil health, no-dig gardening and the joy of rescue tortoises. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Leave us a review if you get chance, i…
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In this episode Andy and Kate deep dive into varieties that you can sow and plant during the month of August. Taking advantage of the beautiful growing conditions, the warm soil temperatures and daylight to grow gorgeous flavours while also preparing for the colder months ahead. If you would like to hear a more general chat about gardening jobs for…
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Gardening Jobs for August, heat, water and slugs!
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In this episode, we talk about jobs that you can complete in the garden during the month of August. This is such an exciting month in which growing conditions are still perfect and productive. However, its also a month that provides unique challenges to gardeners. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big …
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Moving into a new garden - where to start?
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In this episode Andy, Kate and Sarah of @thenorthernhome_ chat about the challenges of moving into a new growing space. Sarah posted recently on Instagram about the challenges of starting again in a new space, being relatively new to gardening so we thought it would be fun to do a recorded "consultation" which turned into a fun chat about starting …
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The reality of starting homestead, pumpkin growing and bee keeping. We chat to @happy_smallholding
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Have you ever thought about embracing the good life and starting your own smallholding? This week we chat to Jess Gough of @happy_smallholding on Instagram about how she did exactly this. We talk all things growing with Jess Gough who you might know through the Instagram account happy_smallholding. We talk all things growing, the reality of startin…
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Gardening for wellbeing: we talk honestly about just how important this is.
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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 t…
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What can you sow in July? Isn't the gardening season over?
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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 polyt…
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The magic of biennials and the realities of starting a flower farm during a very wet spring.
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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…
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Jobs for the Summer Herb Garden - it's all about looking forwards,
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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 fo…
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Behind the scenes at Gardeners World LIVE. Horticulture is changing and we LOVE it.
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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 abou…
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Growing Tomatoes - top tips from Tomato Revolution
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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 …
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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 …
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The reality of flower farming, floristry and the love of flowers.
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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. E…
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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 …
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Emergency Episode: Andy is going to be on TV!!
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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 Podc…
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Teaching school kids to grow food within inner city Birmingham.
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In this quite emotional episode, Andy and Kate talk about their adventures teaching school kids how to grow food within inner city Birmingham. We explain why this is incredibly important and share the ups and downs of a first, very exciting year. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the b…
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We have a big list of gardening jobs that need to be done during the month of May, 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! Join us for this fun, light-hearted chat as we chat about the jobs to be done during the month of May. The Growing Up Podcast i…
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Sowing seeds in May? Come to the garden centre with us...
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In this episode, Andy and Kate escape the recording studio and record undercover at a local garden centre. You can sow loads of exciting seeds in May and even if you are just starting out your gardening adventures this spring - you can absolutely join the growing party! The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We ar…
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Are you feeling a bit 'behind' in this very strange spring season that we are having here in the UK? You aren't alone, but it's important to remember that we are all in the same boat, which is just as well given the amount of rain we've had. In this week's episode, Andy's Mum and Dad join us in the studio as we plan a new garden for them, and refle…
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Wellbeing, mindfulness and the importance of taking time in your garden for yourself.
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In this week's episode, we chat with Kendall Marie Platt about the importance of taking time for yourself and prioritising self-care through gardening. We chat with Kendall about why this is so important and the work that she is doing to raise awareness about this increasingly important subject. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the am…
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Gardening through April showers - is anyone else feeling soggy?
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We've had a few April showers so far this month and we are feeling a little bit soggy! In this episode we talk about the realities of gardening during the month of April and share some tips about getting the most from your April garden. It's important to share a positive message that as gardeners, we all love to moan about the weather, but it reall…
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Bringing wildlife into your growing space.
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In this episode, we discuss how you can bring wildlife into your growing space, boost your local environment and eco system and also boost productivity. We discuss the perils of working with frogs and every gardeners favourite topic: slugs. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefit…
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Gardening Jobs for April - SUCH an exciting month in the growing space.
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In this episode, we are joined by Ed from Roots Allotments to chat through essential gardening jobs for the month of April. Some of you will just be getting started in the garden whereas others will have windowsills absolutely filled with seedlings. Either way, we have you covered in this week's episode! The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored …
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Leaving corporate world to grow plants, one year on does Kate have any regrets?
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Almost exactly a year ago, Kate formally came to work full-time at Urban Herbs, growing, selling and promoting herb plants as a full-time job. She left behind a full-time job in event management and so this shift represented a dramatic change. One year later Kate answers the questions that you have sent in to ask her about her dramatic career chang…
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Medieval gardening - we travel back in time.
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In this episode, we travel back in time, to a world that didn't have easy access to medicine or reliable food supplies. We discuss a world in which gardens were vitally important and provide a really interesting insight into the medieval world. Andy was once a history student and this episode of the Growing Up Podcast might just be his favourite ye…
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Gardening here in the UK the pace of growth changes radically throughout the year. It's something that we are gardeners totally accept but we rarely hear it talked about. So in this episode, we chat about the 'acceleration of growth' and how you can prepare for it. The season is really getting started now and we hope you enjoy this chat. The Growin…
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In this episode, we deep dive into the many beautiful varieties of herbs that are perfect for planting now in the early spring period. We share growing tips for how you can get the most from your herb garden during the spring period. But most importantly we chat and share our genuine joy of growing these amazing varieties. The Growing Up Podcast is…
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Roots Allotments: A new way of doing allotments
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In this episode, we are joined by Ed from Roots Allotments as we share our love of allotment growing, the magic of community growing spirit, and the truly exciting work that is happening at Roots Allotments. The energy that Ed brings to this episode is truly infectious as we share the simple joy of growing and the manifold benefits that this act br…
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Gardening and Lockdown - a Spring like no other.
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In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, we tell the story of the Spring of 2020, a season that turned into a spring like no other. For so many of us our gardens became refuges during the long months of lockdowns as more experienced gardeners shared their knowledge on social media and others rediscovered the simple joy of growing things. In this …
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In this episode we talk about our love of Farmers Markets, what they are, why they matter, and how important they have been to our story. Join us for this nostalgic journey into a world of artisan bread, cheese, plants, and food ethics. Is there a farmers market near you? Let us know what you think of them. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsor…
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Gardening Jobs for February - what a strange gardening month.
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In this episode we talk all things February, it's such a strange month in the garden and so we chat to Shannon, a friend of the show and Diary of a Lady Gardener on Instagram about essential gardening jobs for February. This can often be the coldest month of the year, but also a month that brings blue skies, sunshine and SO much hope. Really hope t…
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Growing food and the importance of slow living.
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In this episode, Andy and Kate chat about the reaction to Andy's video showing the results of his front garden growing project and explore the importance of slow living in an increasingly 24/7 culture. We talk about generational change and rapidly changing perspectives on food growing. We really hope that you enjoy joining us for this raw and large…
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Ever thought of starting a business in horticulture? We dig a little deeper....
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In this episode, we talk about the idea of starting a horticultural business. So many people have reached out to us over the years and said how much they have thought of career-changing - starting a career in the horticultural sector. This week we dig a little deeper, talking honestly about our story over the last decade but also sharing our excite…
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Planning your 2024 Garden - what we will sow and grow in 2024
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In this episode, Andy and Kate chat about varieties that we are excited about planting in 2024. Get ready for a really informal, chat between the two of us as we chat about our 'couple gardening goals' for the growing season. We started recording without a plan and simply opened Kate's 'to sow' seed box. We really hope that you enjoy this slightly …
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Can you grow food to save money? We talk to James Wong.
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In this episode, we chat with a friend of the show James Wong about whether or not it's possible to genuinely grow food to save money. It's proven to be a surprisingly controversial subject, to talk honestly about the idea of growing food to save money and so we were fascinated to hear what James Wong had to say on this subject. Really hope that yo…
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January Gardening Jobs: We dig deep into gardening jobs for January.
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In this episode, we dig deep into gardening jobs for January. Andy is joined by Dan, Head Gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens as we chat on a rainy day about practical jobs that you can do NOW in January to get your garden off to the best possible start to the year. Each month in 2024 we aim to release a podcast offering practical advice, ti…
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Kate is BACK for the Growing Up Podcast Christmas Episode - a year in review, and growing resolutions for 2024
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Kate is BACK for this Pre-Christmas episode of the Growing Up Podcast. We talk about our gardening highlights of 2023, amazing highs and a few light hearted lows. It was so lovely to sit together and consider the growing season that is ending shortly. We find that December is a month for gardeners to sit, reflect and plan ahead and this is exactly …
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Houseplants, wellbeing and dreams coming true. We chat to Root 13 House Plants.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Katy and David who run the fabulous Root 13 house plant shop here in Birmingham. Like ourselves they took a less-than-traditional route into horticulture, embracing a love of growing houseplants during the pandemic and now sharing the joy of growing these amazing plants with their customer and on social media. You…
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Growing Food to Save Money? We talk about this taboo subject.
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Growing food to save money? Is it possible? Can you truly be self-sufficient, growing food in a front garden? This week we take a deep breath and dive deeply into the subject of growing food to save money. We didn't think that this would be particularly controversial but it turns out that our messaging around this subject on social media has caused…
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Tales of a Head Gardener - Meet Daniel Cartwright of Winterbourne House and Gardens
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We all sometimes feel that we are the head gardener of our corner of planet earth but today we talk to Daniel Cartwright, who is genuinely the Head Gardener at Winterbourne House and Gardens in Birmingham. We chat honestly about the challenges and opportunities in designing, curating and maintaining a heritage site. We talk honestly about the impor…
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Gardening seasons, wellbeing and the perils of hosting a podcast with your mum.
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Something a little bit different, this week Kate was unable to join us on the Growing Up Podcast so I was joined by Thersa (Mum!). What we actually recorded was 45 minutes of giggles, and chat about the nature of seasons and why gardening for well-being is really serious and vitally important. This week we talk very honestly about the link between…
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