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Growing Up Podcast

by Andy Perry and Kate Perry

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Magical Plants: The Strange Folklore, Myths & Legends of Our Gardens

October 26, 2026 · 34 min

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that some plants were once believed to protect against evil spirits, attract fairies, bring good fortune or even scream when pulled from the ground? In this episode of The Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate…
How to Grow Pumpkins: From Seed to Harvest | History, Halloween & Growing Tips

October 20, 2026 · 34 min

Send us Fan Mail It's pumpkin season! 🎃 This week on the Growing Up Podcast, Kate and Andy celebrate one of autumn's most iconic crops. From their ancient origins in the Americas to their fascinating connection with Halloween, we explore…
Gardening for Autumn Wildlife

October 12, 2026 · 37 min

Send us Fan Mail As the garden starts to wind down for winter, it’s tempting to cut everything back, rake up every leaf and give the whole place a thorough tidy — but wildlife might prefer you didn’t! In this episode of the Growing Up…
Gardening jobs for October

October 5, 2026 · 35 min

Send us Fan Mail October might feel like the garden is winding down, but there’s still plenty to be getting on with! In this episode of the Growing Up Podcast, Kate and Andy run through the essential gardening jobs for October, from…
Gardening Advice You Should Probably Ignore

September 28, 2026 · 36 min

Send us Fan Mail Think you need green fingers to be a good gardener? That watering leaves in sunshine will scorch them? Or that gravel in the bottom of pots improves drainage? In this episode of The Growing Up Podcast, Andy and Kate tackle…

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Grow more food next year by starting this autumn

September 21, 2026 · 35 min

Send us Fan Mail 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…
It's the end.... A raw chat about the end of our working dispatch season and the realities of doing the job that we love.

September 14, 2026 · 42 min

Send us Fan Mail 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…
Gardening Jobs for September

September 10, 2026 · 37 min

Send us Fan Mail 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…
A Brief History of Thyme

August 31, 2026 · 32 min

Send us Fan Mail 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 Truth About Garden Centres....

August 24, 2026 · 37 min

Send us Fan Mail 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…
Why do some gardens look better than others?

August 17, 2026 · 40 min

Send us Fan Mail 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! The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing…
What you can sow in August for an Autumn Harvest

August 11, 2026 · 37 min

Send us Fan Mail 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. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing…

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About the show

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.