Conversations shaping the future of gardening and growing

Welcome to UrbanGrow Vision - a relaxed space for conversations about growing, green spaces, food, people and life in our towns and cities.

We’ll chat with interesting people from all walks of life about what they’re growing, what they’re seeing, what’s changing, and sometimes just what’s on their mind.

From country estates to urban allotments and community gardens to urban farms, balconies, businesses and the bigger picture of how we make our cities greener, healthier and more connected.

No lectures. No jargon. Just good conversations, different perspectives and plenty of ideas about where urban growing could go next.

Pull up a chair, make yourself a cup of tea and and let’s see what grows.

Ep.4 Gardens on the Edge: Designing Nature for the Future with Emily Joy

What does it mean to design a garden that exists on the edge - between the built world and the wild, between our everyday lives and the landscapes that surround them?

In this episode, we’re joined by garden designer Emily Joy to explore Gardens on the Edge, her design for the inaugural RHS Sandringham Flower Show.

Emily, welcome to the podcast.

Ep.3 Creating Gardens That Change the Way We Live with Lee Bestall

From beautiful planting combinations to exceptional hard landscaping, we explore how thoughtful garden design can transform not just your outdoor space, but the way you live.

In this episode, we’re joined by Lee Bestall, British Garden Designer and Exterior Lifestyle Specialist at Bestall & Co Garden Design.

We explore the art of creating inspirational gardens and landscapes, where beautiful planting combinations meet the finest-quality hard landscaping materials.

We’ll discover Lee’s approach to creating outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful, but completely transform the way we experience our homes.

Lee, welcome to the podcast.

Ep.2 From Blank Plot to Thriving Garden with Andrew Jackson

Andrew believes that a new development doesn’t have to mean a blank, lifeless outdoor space. Instead, he advocates for gardens that are rich in wildlife, full of character and connected to a sense of place - right from day one. You can find him on Instagram at @thenewbuildmanifesto

Andrew, welcome to the podcast.

Ep.1 Inside Harrogate Flower Show with Nick Smith

What goes into creating one of the UK’s much-loved gardening events?

Dean Bolton-Grant, Managing Director of Urban Grow, sits down with Nick Smith, Show Director of the Harrogate Flower Show, to talk all things flowers, gardens and the story behind this iconic event. From the fascinating history of the show to what it takes to bring it all together, Nick shares a behind-the-scenes look at the people, plants and passion that make Harrogate so special. And, of course, we’re looking ahead to the Autumn Flower Show on 18th September - with a preview of what visitors can expect and plenty of reasons to get the date in your diary.

 Book tickets for the Autumn Flower Show 2026 here