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Grab a hot drink and a jumper because we are talking about gardening jobs for February.  This is such an exciting month which can absolutely lay the foundations for the rest of the season.   It's a changeable month so, while you listen, maybe grab yourself a woolly hat and sunglasses too.  Spring is coming.

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In this episode, we deep dive into the world of chilli growing.  This is one of Andy's passions and he was so excited to record this episode and ALSO to talk Kate into participating in a chilli growing competition. May the best grower win.

We talk about the benefits of growing chillies, the best time to sow seeds, our top tips for germination and successful growth and much more.

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Proudly armed with their New Year Growing Resolutions, Andy and Kate sit down and plan out their 2025 growing season.  If our 2024 planning season episode is anything to go by, we wouldn't bet good money on solid plans emerging from this episode.  So grab a drink and join us as we dream, laugh and plan for the 2025 gardening season.

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At the start of the season, it's so important to take a day to pause and consider what you wish to get from the upcoming growing season.  January is the perfect time to sit back and reflect on the previous year and set yourself a few New Year Growing Resolutions.

Grab yourself a drink and join us as we plan the 2025 growing season.

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We chat with Ed of Roots Allotments about gardening jobs for January.  Traditionally January is seen as a quieter month in the garden, allotment or smallholding, but it's actually a vital month of preparation in which so many exciting things are happening.

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Grab yourself a hot drink, or a minced pie, put your headphones in as you walk the dog or have some chill-out time during the festive season.  

We reflect on the year gone and thank you for your company during 2024. 

This episode officially marks the end of our second season of the podcast and we are super excited to introduce you to the content we have lined up for season 3.

Happy Christmas everyone.

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Grab yourself a drink and join us as we evaluate the 2024 growing season.  This year was challenging in the allotment and beyond, and in this episode, we talk honestly about the challenges, opportunities, highs and lows of the 2024 growing season.

It's so important to look back at this time of year in order to look forwards with excitement and plan.

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Andy and Kate sit down with hot chocolates and chat about the storm that's just affected the UK, the importance of community, growing luxury value crops and why it's so important to get outside when you can do so.....

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In this episode Andy talks to Dan, Head Gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens about the idea of gardening FOR the month of December, practical jobs to complete during December and how this seems increasingly tricky in a changing climate.

There is so much that you can do to bring seasonality into your December garden and it was so much fun to chat to Dan about the options we all have.

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In this episode, we talk about our specialist subject - growing herbs!  Andy and Kater discuss how you can get the most out of your herb garden during the coldest months of the year.  Do herbs need protection from the cold?  Do they need any special care?  Listen to this episode and find out.

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