In this episode of Birmingham food podcast Breaking Bread, your hosts Liam & Carl delve into the inspiring journey of Andrew Perry, aka Andy Grows Herbs, co-owner of Urban Herbs. Join us as we explore the incredible story of how Andy transformed the tiny front garden of a former council house into a thriving oasis of edible plants. Through his experiences and insights, we uncover the importance of a food-growing revolution and its impact on down-to-earth areas.

Episode Highlights:

1. Introduction to Andy Grows Herbs: Meet Andy Perry, the visionary behind Urban Herbs, as he shares his mission to prove that anyone, regardless of their living situation, can grow their own food.

   
   



2. The Essence of a Food Growing Revolution: Discover why growing your own food is becoming a crucial life skill, especially in a society where seasonal interactions are limited to brief walks from the front door to the car.

   
   



3. Rationing and Rising Prices: Learn how the recent rationing of fresh produce in UK supermarkets and soaring fruit and vegetable prices highlight the urgency of reconnecting with food growth and self-sustainability.

   
   



4. Andrew's Transformational Garden: Dive into the remarkable journey of turning a small front garden into a bountiful source of fresh produce. Andy discusses the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way.

   
   



5. Empowering Communities: Explore the birth of Spring Arts, a community interest company co-founded by Andrew and his partner, which focuses on teaching children how to grow their own food. Discover how they're igniting a deeper connection between growing and consuming.

   
   



6. Growing Beyond the Garden: Andrew reveals his approach to working with primary schools and creating small-scale growing spaces. Uncover how they're leaving a lasting impact through educational initiatives and a practical how-to guide.

   
   



7. Cultivating Resilience: Andy provides valuable advice for beginners and those facing setbacks in their home gardens. Embrace realistic expectations and self-compassion to overcome challenges.

   
   



8. Harvesting Hope: Wrap up the episode by reflecting on the powerful message of hope and self-empowerment that Andy Perry's journey brings. Rediscover the joy of growing your own food and be inspired to join the food-growing revolution.

   
   

   9. Connect with Urban Herbs: Find out how to connect with Urban Herbs, learn more about their projects, and get involved in the food-growing movement.

   
   

Tune in to "Harvesting Hope" and embark on a transformative journey of rediscovering the joy of growing your own food, one seed at a time.

Get Social With Urban Herbs/Andy Grows Herbs

Website- https://urban-herbs.co.uk/

Urban Herbs Insta- https://www.instagram.com/urbanherbsuk/

Andy Grows Herbs Insta- https://www.instagram.com/andygrowsherbs/

Urban Herbs Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/UrbanHerbShop

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@urbanherbs6815/about

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@urbanherbs?lang=en

Buy Andy's Book- https://urban-herbs.co.uk/products/the-herb-gardening-handbookhttps://urban-herbs.co.uk/products/the-herb-gardening-handbook

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