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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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