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Two weeks ago we sat down in the afterglow of the festive season and shared some New Year Growing Resolutions - things that we both want to achieve in 2026 in the garden.  This week we attempt to turn those vague aspirations into a solid plan. Let's see how this goes....

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We know that so many of you love growing in raised beds - while others are in the process of building a raised bed garden this Spring.  This week we talk about raised bed gardening - our top tips for success when building your own raised bed garden - whether you are growing in a small back yard or in the process of growing a market garden!

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This week we discuss our New Year's growing resolutions for the garden, looking back at the gardening year that has just finished and looking ahead to an exciting season ahead.

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January can be a challenging month in the garden, with long, dark days and budgets feeling limited after Christmas.  It's also a great time to get creative and find some much-needed joy and recharge in the growing space.

This week we are joined by Dan, the head gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens who shares with us some top tips for getting creative in the January garden. 

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Please join us for the Christmas Party of the Growing Up Podcast.  We know there is a huge community of you who listen to our podcast each week.  We travel through the growing season, sharing it's challenges and joys.  This week we wanted to wish every single one of you a very Happy Christmas.

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Join us with a hot drink and a mince pie as we evaluate the 2025 growing season.  in this episode, we sit by the fire and talk about our happiest memories from this year, before we dream of the growing season to come.

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In this episode, Kate introduces us to the dark world of "bad" plants, plants that can be deadly, dangerous or just a real nuisance.  Kate's been wanting to share this episode for ages - really hope you enjoy it.

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This week, Andy talks about jobs that you can and definitely SHOULD complete in the December garden.  The build up to Christmas is a really special, magical time but it all provides an opportunity for chill out and recharge in the garden.  

Grab yourself a mince pie, a Christmas jumper and a trowel and embrace December gardening.

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Join us as Andy discusses how you can plant garlic successfully to ensure the best harvest possible next year and Kate details her mission to ensure that Christmas Poinsettias last beyond the festive period!

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In this video, I sit down and talk to Ed, one of the founders of Roots Allotments, regarding some of the criticism levelled at Roots as a business.  As a Roots Allotment plot holder, I was keen to establish the truth surrounding some of the accusations that I had read online, and Ed was amazing in re-assuring and addressing those concerns head on.

The passion in Ed's voice is incredible as he talks about the joy surrounding growing, but the harsh reality that it is increasingly important for us to have access to a growing space.  

I have so much respect for Ed, being willing to talk to honestly and transparently.  I found this chat incredibly reassuring and inspiring and hope you do 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!

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