Growing (with) All Gardening & Phil Argent

Yesterday was a new beginning. A new clients lawn. A lawn that just needs to start again. Today I gave it its last cut. Today I gave it a first moss treatment. Oh and here's today's mowing forecast.   From: Fri 14th Apr at 06:00 UTC To: Sat 15th Apr at 06:00 UTC   Wind Cyclonic, becoming south or southeast, 3 to 5, becoming variable 2 to 4 later.   Ground condition Warming, by wet under foot, getting worst later.   Weather Showers.   Sun Good early, occasionally poor after noon.   Chance of mowing  Slight or moderate.   Here's today's podcast     Phil Founder of All Gardening ------------------------------ The Growing All Gardening podcast with Phil Argent.Short personal stories, moments, ideas discussed.Just you and me. No ads, no guests. Get more from your garden: https://www.allgardening.co.uk/blogs/blogcast Join our newsletter https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/newsletter   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

April is a time for tea and travelling on trains, we'll When it rains every day there is little to do in the gardens. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningls Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

March we like to celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring, but this year it's been a wet, very wet March. I talk about March and some of the good and some of the not-so-good. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningls Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

Well, a small get-together got me thinking. How do I know if what I'm working on is going to be a success? Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. Lawn about Lawn Plan ⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete⁠ ⁠ For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

2024 is the year to do the big Lawn Reset. I ramble on about how to get started. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. Lawn about Lawn Plan ⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete⁠ For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

Ok, it’s raining a lot, the ground is very wet, and f you haven’t looked after your lawn your going to be growing a whole load in of moss. Let’s talk about how to manage it. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. Lawn about Lawn Plan ⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete⁠ For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

I’m being useful for once. With a few tips on things to do this time f year on your lawn and garden. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

“You can’t hide passion” Enzo Ferrari knew. Ettore BUGATTI knew. Henry Royce of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars knew. They all started with the intent to produce the best. That starts with an obsession with the goal. Be the best. To be the best it takes relentless focus. Resilience to the ups and downs. I’ve recently found a small group of clients committed to owning one of the finest lawns in the UK. A small group of people who look forward to owning a piece of art, English garden art. A fine English lawn. I’m looking to find a few more. Why art? To grow the finest lawns in the UK it takes an understanding of art and science. I look at everything with an eye for detail that seeks out perfection. Growing the finest lawns is simple. But, simple if different to easy. So few do. If owning one of the finest lawns in the UK is something you might want to know more about, the first step, a small one is intent. DM me. I’ll share with you an new service I’m working on, The Green Letter club. The club opens on the first day of spring 2024. 100 members, never more. I’m seeking those that think different, but, and most importantly see value in owning something that is simply the best. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. Lawn about Lawn Plan ⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete⁠ For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

Storm Elin came through the UK over the weekend. I was in my van. Let's say it was windy, and wet. But It was quite relaxing to listen too as well. So, for once I recorded the sounds from my van. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. Lawn about Lawn Plan https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

You may think that a guy who is growing a fine lawn business is fit (very), well the truth is I’m fitter than most, but not as fit as I could be…. This got me thinking about fitness habits and what options are out there. I also got to think about how they run their business model. When I started listening to a podcast called Acquired, I got an idea that would not only make me fit but also my lawn service Lawn Plan. It’s amazing what you can learn if you travel up and down the M1 as often as I do. My dyslexic and ADHD mind thrives on “sound bite learning” #SBL. I don’t read books, I’d go so far as saying I probably have read only a handful of books in the last 10 years, but listening to others talk about business, history, politics, and much more is how I do learn. I didn’t think Peloton was a business I should learn about, but learn I have and so much to focus on for Lawn Plan. Building a business can be fun, but you have to be super focused on getting so much right. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. Lawn about Lawn Plan https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete All about Acquired  https://www.acquired.fm/ For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

I wanted to book mark a significant change in thinking. For so many years the period from September to January has been hard, for my mind. I always thought it was a school thing, to do with my ADHD and Dyslexic ways, I'd run off looking for new things, or was it I was looking for a way out. Well 4 weeks ago, I was held onto, and given the chance to start doing the one thing I never thought I could do, which was focus on my lawn service Lawn Plan during a period when everyone said you can't get customers. I focused hard on finding a solution to the seasonality of my cash flow and business. And I started to think about how I go about pre-booking the 2024 season. Building a business can be fun, but you have to be super focused on getting so much right. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

The more I stay focused on Lawn Plan and doing One Thing Well, the more I'm digging into doing things better, I mean really better, and the more I'm trying to even out the business model. Today I concluded 2 major breakthroughs: Grow Lights used on football pitches, grow grass all through winter, so why not do the same on a Lawn Plan reset. Even thought its the end of the 2023 season, the 2024 season is coming, and because I can only work on a select number of lawns, to help with the business model, I can offer a 20% discount for those organised enough to pre book there Lawn Plan service set for 2024. Building a business can be fun, but you have to be super focused on getting so much right. And as I've said before, whilst growing grass might be simple, running a business that does it is not easy. So few do. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

264: Thinking Time: How one entrepreneur builds ideas into action. I've been thinking, that's how things start... But how do entrepreneurs build ideas into actions, this is something I've been studying as I go along Growing All Gardening. In my case, which is how I'm going to explore this, I'm going to share some insights into the dynamics and fragility of it all. I've always found ideas are delicate, but most recently I've also come to learn I have to have supreme confidence, but for that to work to my advantage it has to be balanced by a few other factors that move around in terms of their priority. Here's the full list of the 6 things that are part of my ADHD/dyslexic mind that I use to open an idea, explore it, and then make it become something of action. THE THINKING 6. The order of the list changes every day.... not many have the ability to do that, but an ADHD mind does. Today's THINKING 6 list and order: Confidence Focus Value Uncertainty Doubt Anxiety It's been a progressive day for Lawn Plan and Growing All Gardening. Learn more: https://www.allgardening.co.uk/pages/lawn-plan-complete Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening⁠ To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening ⁠https://www.allgardening.co.uk/⁠ Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

Today I changed back the logo on the All Gardening website, a simple enough task, but a vital one. You see I've started to settle on a real purpose for All Gardening, and it was a long way to go, but it's come from a heart felt place. The All Gardening logo tells a story, an ALL story, it tells a story of doing everything, then one day doing just one thing. Today and into the future I plan to grow the finest lawns in and around London and Yorkshire. Deciding on that has been a journey I'll try and share in this podcast. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening https://www.allgardening.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

I can't say it's been easy, but I've started to learn about my ADHD and Dyslexic mind and how it has limited my life. Let's start there. I also talk about how I can now harness my mind in order to identify the smallest yet most important changes to my business All Gardening. Lastly, I'll chat about the future and having a newfound sense of optimism that there is a confident future ahead. Join me Phil Argent as I open up my mind and share some thoughts and insights into Growing All Gardening and anything else that comes to mind. For all the Growing All Gardening episodes head to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening To learn about Lawn Plan and All Gardening https://www.allgardening.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AllGardeningPinner/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allgardeningls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

It's not easy to unpack what I've learnt. But lets say I am trying to. Today I share what I think I now understand about my mind, dyslexic and adhd. I'd always thought differently about things, I'd try to hide things and suppress things. But that was going to be life-limiting. So it had to change. Cheers Phil --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

I've been busy. I've been trying to be myself. But that's not been easy. To do that I need to learn new things. And I have to believe I can keep going. The progress is very good but I don't feel like that. In this episode, I try to share with you what I've done, what I've learnt and what I'm coping with. I share my 5 feelings that challenge my every waking moment. My value My confidence My anxiety My uncertainty My doubt sensitivity (I think I made this one up?) You can see more about All Gardening on the website: www.allgardening.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

I took a photo last week, it was of me walking on a lush lawn. It made me think, "I'd like to have been waking barefoot". Which made me settle my thinking on my marketing strategy. Its simple, but not been easy to devise. Home page header creative. Take some idea into email. Take the email and share on social. Some will love it, and some will leave. Those that stay know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

There is a world of learning when you try and do something that looks easy, but isn’t. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allgardening/message

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