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Want to grow more food next year? The secret is to start now. In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate explore why autumn is one of the most important times in the gardening calendar — from planting garlic, onions and perennial crops to improving your soil, building raised beds, making compost and planning next year’s harvest.

Discover the simple jobs you can do this autumn to get ahead, make spring easier and create a more productive garden next year.

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We're exhausted. And this week in a very tired state, we talk about the realities of working in horticulture. Six months work without a day off, long hours, heatwaves and why we still love the job that we do.

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!

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What should you be doing in the garden this September? In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate explore the essential gardening jobs for September, from autumn planting, harvesting and sowing vegetables to lawn care, composting, planting spring bulbs, saving seeds and preparing your garden for winter.

We also look at why September gardening is really the beginning of next year’s growing season, with tips on planting hardy herbs, protecting tender plants, improving soil, helping wildlife and getting your garden ready for a successful spring.

If you’re looking for practical autumn gardening tips, ideas for what to plant in September, or a simple September garden checklist, this episode is packed with useful advice for gardeners of all experience levels.

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!

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Today we're talking about one of our absolute favourite herbs—one that's been grown, cherished and written about for thousands of years.

It's tiny, wonderfully fragrant and probably sitting in millions of gardens across the country.

Today we're diving into the fascinating history of thyme.

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!

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This week we deep dive into garden centres, the weekend destination of choice for so many - including ourselves. Lets enter into a world of impulse purchases, coffee cake and garden gnomes.

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!

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This week we discuss why design matters, why some gardens look better than others but also why the only client who matters in the design process is yourself!

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This week, we discuss how sowing seeds isn't just for spring and introduce some varieties that we really think you should be sowing during the month of August.

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If you're listening as this episode goes live, we're right in the middle of August—a month that's often overlooked in the gardening calendar. Many people think the busiest part of the season is behind us. The borders are full, vegetables are cropping, herbs are thriving and perhaps, for the first time all year, you're actually getting to sit outside and enjoy the garden.

But August is actually one of the most important months of the year.

The work you do now doesn't just affect how your garden performs over the next few weeks—it has a huge influence on autumn, winter and even next spring.

Today's episode is all about those essential gardening jobs for August. We'll cover ornamental gardens, vegetable patches, herb gardens, containers, lawns, wildlife gardening and greenhouse jobs. Along the way I'll share plenty of practical tips and explain why these jobs matter rather than simply giving you a checklist.

So grab yourself a cup of tea—or perhaps something cold if it's another warm day—and let's get started.

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!

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