A weekly podcast all about allotment news from around the UK.
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Join Russ on his monthly podcast talking about allotments, growing and featuring gardening / allotment news, events and interviews.
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Amy and Chay, the podcast hosts, have allotment plots in Milton Keynes and London since March 2021 and decided to start a podcast in 2022! The 'Allotment Diaries Podcast' is a podcast that aims to provide an honest look at what it's like to own an allotment plot. It discusses what has worked well as well as what has not worked so well. The podcast will also feature interviews with other allotment holders about their experiences and allotments, as well as special guests. For more information ...
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Listen here to learn about seasonal hints and tips for your allotment or garden from us at Ashbourne Road and District Allotments Derby. We can be a tad outrageous, rude and even a bit naughty, but growing your own flowers, fruit and vegetables from seed should be fun and definitely memorable! We will teach you all you want (and need to know) coming directly from off the plot including chitting and as well as chatting to other unsuspecting folk from around site and beyond. The Plotcast is an ...
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The Sunflower Allotment Podcast is a podcast for anyone and everyone interested in vegetable gardens and allotments! The podcast includes friendly conversation on a range of allotment topics including seasonal advice and tips on planting and maintenance. The podcast has grown out of a conversations between friends with neighboring plots who love allotments and the outdoors. The members of the podcast have a range of experience from Tim (beginner) to Peter and Rachel (seasoned pros) and shoul ...
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The ‘llotment is an audio comedy/ drama voiced Lee Connelly. Taking you amongst the allotment with characters that show the funny and dark side of the allotment. Taking stories from his own allotment journey and of others and bringing them to life on the podcast
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Fun, fun and more fun on the allotment in England's pleasant pastures with the irascible duo Peter and Ken. Happenings, adventures, mysteries, traumas, tangles, scrapes, dubious schemes to keep Peter and Ken ducking and on occasions managing to keep heads above the water line! Humorous, intriguing, moving and packed with strange, loveable and beguiling characters. Principal characters KEN a well seasoned ducking and diving allotment owner with 20 years experience of "living off the land". He ...
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From Planter to the Plate, listen to Primary School children across the Isle of Man growing everything from golf ball shaped carrots to Rainbow coloured radishes
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S2 E18 - Everything Beginning With P
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia check in with everything beginning with P, including peas, parsnips, perennials, potatoes and there might even be a party political broadcast from someone who wants to be Minister for Allotments! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplot…
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Allotment News with guest Charles Dowding 2 June 2024
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how gardening can transform a community's mental health? This episode brings you the touching story of a new allotment initiative in St Monans, East Neuk, where locals are finding solace and camaraderie through gardening. Plus, you'll be surprised to hear about Idris Elba's latest venture into the garden scene …
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EP.41 | Special guest on the show (Noah, 6 years old)
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While Amy was away, Chay had the pleasure of speaking with the show's youngest guest, his son Noah (6 years old), who discusses what it's like to be a little person in the world of allotments and what the next generation of allotment holders will look like. In this world of information overload, opinions, and technological advancement, talking to a…
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At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 38. 26th May 2024.
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Join Russ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on the famous press & Royal day and also on medals day where he had an exclusive preview of the show. Russ talks to John Peace of John Peace Chrysanthemums about his preparations for the show and on being awarded a Gold medal. Russ also talks to Jewlsy Mathews and Mike McMahon of Mike McMahon Studios who won…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia plant up a greenhouse. Learn the best ways to get results from your tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Find out why having marigold in your greenhouse is good and where each plant should go. Also, keep hold of your drinks bottles - they will come in useful! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a suppor…
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Send us a Text Message. Join the green-thumbed revolution as we unearth the burgeoning passion of Gen Z gardeners and celebrate the community spirit blooming in allotments across the nation. I, your host Reg, start with a story that slipped through the cracks last week, a heartwarming account of Tata Steel graduates herb garden initiative. As we di…
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EP.40 | Amy visits the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2024
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the world's greatest flower shows, featuring cutting-edge garden design, spectacular floral displays, and celebrity visitors. Amy had the pleasure of attending on behalf of the Allotment Diaries Podcast, and in this episode, she talks about her recent visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. She describes what she…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a historical journey with me, Reg, as we unearth the hidden layers of allotments and their pivotal role in shaping societies from medieval times to the present day. Imagine tending to your own slice of earth, a tradition rooted in the open field system of the Anglo-Saxons. Now, picture the transformation through th…
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S2 E16 - All Things Bright And Beautiful and Lee Part 2
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia go potty about the flowers they are growing this year in the week of RHS Chelsea. Also, part two of our interview with Lee Norbury. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter G…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself tipping your hat to the unsung heroes of our community or shaking your head in dismay at senseless acts of vandalism? Join me, Reg, at Allotment News, where we tackle the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the stewardship of the UK's green spaces. From a tale of lifesaving gratitude to the heartbrea…
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Send us a Text Message. An introduction to Allotment News a new weekly podcast for news about allotments in the UK Support the Show.द्वारा Reg
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S2 E15 - Lee and the Crisp Lettuce
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia catch up with Lee Norbury to find out what he's been up to since last years' RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Also - fancy a crisp lettuce - we explain how to grow one. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Fa…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia start off this years' squashes and courgettes. There's also sunflowers, and find out why Elaine keeps a spoon in her handbag! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in t…
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Gardens of Marrakesh. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 37. 4th May 2024.
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Russ is in Marrakesh! Join him on a stroll around two spectacular gardens. First the Jardin Majorelle the garden originally designed by French artist Jean Majorelle, in the 1920s and rediscovered and replanted by the designers Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980’s, a trueparadise garden. Then in the medina of Marrakesh the Secret Garden…
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EP.39 | Despite the weather - the sow must go on!
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Amy and Chay catch up in this episode and talk about what's been going on—or not—on their allotment plots. Chay describes in detail what he has already sown and what he intends to do in the upcoming week or two. In this episode, Amy also reveals an email she received about her allotment plot and how she responded to it. Chay explains his latest gad…
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In this episode we celebrate World Naked Gardening Day - by making a staw-bra-ery. We also give you updates on everything we've planted and we meet someone collecting bras for a good cause. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter …
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In this episode we officially open our new HQ and record the first episode to come from there. Also, updates on beans, peas and tomatoes. What is interplanting? And taking cuttings from the antirrhinums. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instag…
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Ken takes Peter fishing on the infamous river chased by an elderly gamekeeper and rescued by Danny the traveller. Lauren tells Peter of her plans.द्वारा brian
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Subterfuge and a musical night at 'The Chough'
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Who owns the barn and its treasures? Traveller Danny finds a way to retrieve their barn find defeating the enquiring local Bobby with a well proven method. The concert at the Chough is a great success.द्वारा brian
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A borrowed truffle pig leads the boys to an amazing and likely lucrative find. Peter experiences a profoundly unnerving attack by unknown insects. The discovery of a valuable object spells a promising windfall.द्वारा brian
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Annie quotes The Commandments the vicar reminds her "Thou shalt not Kill" and bids Ken to calm down the 'gun toting Annie'. She suspects the local travellers but Ken steps in to defend his good friends. With assistance from the local bobby Annie sets off hotfoot to Manchester.द्वारा brian
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Not enough Christians for the lions.
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Another build by the aspiring politically minded Bradshaw nudged along by Ken sees the amphitheatre become a reality. Annie discovers a clutch of chicks which exonerates her borrowed cockerel from accusations of idleness.द्वारा brian
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Long walks and tickling a rotovator.
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After a disastrous encounter with a borrowed rotovator Peter declares a prior arrangement which causes Ken to ponder yet again on Peter's wanderings.द्वारा brian
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The normal peace of the allotment is shattered by Annie's new transistor radio and her refusal to turn it down! A 'bring and buy' sale in the village hall opens up opportunities!द्वारा brian
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An old pub dartboard leads to the formation of an allotment team spurred on by the £10 prize money on offer. The opposition ladies team has an unexpected best player. Unbeknown to Ken, Peter gains a new friend.द्वारा brian
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Ken's potential money earning Peacock has flown the coop. The new hut becomes centre focus . Ken's pal the local entrepreneur offers to help but there is a "price"! "द्वारा brian
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This time (rain permitting) Elaine and Julia sow this years' chard. They also start off the cucumbers and loofahs. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your a…
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Episode 56 - Allotment Ramble on a Natural / Wildlife Allotment and Allotment Design
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Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast! 'People think this was a dragons nest or that I'm a witch!' - Rosemary delights us with an allotment ramble around her beautiful natural allotment. Rosemary has created a space with the aim of being at-one with nature, the oppositie to a productive vegetable rich plot; much to the annoyance of the co…
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EP.38 | Chat with Kumud Gandhi, a food expert and the author of 'The Garlic Story'
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This week's guest is none other than Kumud Gandhi, a renowned food scientist, keynote speaker, published author, food writer, broadcaster, and the founder of 'The Cooking Academy.' As National Garlic Day approaches on April 19th, 2024, what better way to celebrate than to listen to Kumud who is a garlic expert who recently released a book 'The Garl…
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In this episode we go mad on tomatoes. Elaine and Julia explain the different types of plants. How to get the best results and we explore if planting in containers really works. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch…
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Episode 55 - April on the plot and Bungay Seed Swap
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Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast! In this episode, Peter and Tim catch up on a warm and windy April morning to discuss seed swapping and allotment events. Peter also shares his productive allotment plot which has a staggering 300 garlic bulbs planted! We then hear from a recording back in February when Tim popped down to the inaugral…
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Episode 3 From healing crystals to a bird in a bush.
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A night of star gazing followed by an early morning moving bush!द्वारा brian
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Peter and Ken meet for the first time - The missing wheelbarrow!द्वारा brian
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They out run the bull (just) and the barrow turns up 'atop' of a bonfire.द्वारा brian
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In this episode Elaine and Julia start sowing the broad beans. We have some breaking news abut slugs, and Julia talks beds...for the asparagus. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A…
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Jobs for April and grow to love your slugs and snails. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 36. 31st March 2024.
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Spring is finally here and Russ will be talking about what you can start growing in April and the Wild About Gardens campaign to get us to love slugs and snails… Contact the show at: https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt Wild About Gardens campaign: www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk
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EP.37 | All about allotments with Jonathan Moules.
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In this fantastic episode, Amy and Chay have the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan Moules, an allotment holder from East London. Jonathan Moules is a newsletter editor for the Financial Times and writer of The Week Ahead. He also writes about business education and entrepreneurship and hosted the FT podcast Start-Up Stories, which aired for five s…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia catch up with Callum Stokes. We first met Callum last season in episode 26 when he had a starter plot. He's graduated to a full plot now so hear about some of what he's been up to and why he's stuck at it. Also, how smashing a fat ball can keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays, and testing the soil temperature…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia discuss the advantages of seed tapes. Elaine cuts open a squash to see if she can gather seeds from it, and do slugs have ears? Listen in to find out. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get i…
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EP.36 | Chit Chat about Seeds, Sheds, Garden Shows and Curry!
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This episode, Amy and Chay discuss what they've been up to recently with their plot. Chay discusses a problem with his shed roof and the seeds he has purchased for this year. They also talk about seed storage and whether they save seeds or buy new ones every year. Finally, they reveal the next guest for their upcoming episode! The Allotment Diaries…
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In this episode we check in on the teams efforts with the Teeny Greeny's from last time. Elaine and Julia explain the different ways of watering. AND we talk to the King of Allotments Rob Smith ahead of the launch of his new book, "Grow To Eat" If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Fol…
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S2 E5 - Warming the Soil and Planning Gareth's Garden
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In this episode Elaine and Julia sow this years' leeks. They give advice on following instructions on seed packets, and plan Producer Gareth's garden. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotte…
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EP.35 | From Ballet to Garden Design with Andy Peasgood.
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In this episode, Amy and Chay speak with Andy Peasgood, an incredible ballet dancer who has decided to pursue a new career in horticulture and garden design. Andy discusses his time dancing, how he got into dancing, and what led him to the world of garden design, what his passion is, and what he's doing to achieve his new goals. Other aspects of th…
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Ever wondered what the Peat ban is and how to work with Peat free compost? We try to get to the bottom of it with Dave Kerry from GroWell. It's the time of year to start thinking about setting your onions and shallots. Also an update on the sweet peas, snapdraggons and chillies. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to htt…
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CHILLIES – Top tips for growing chillies from David Hinckley founder of the GrowMad website. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 35. 25th February 2024.
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Its time to start growing chillies and to give you some top tips I am talking to David Hinckley the founder of the GrowMad website. David will also be talking about the GrowMad website he has developed which is a fantastic resource for all gardeners, allotmenteers and small holders with a comprehensive seed & product directory, plot calendar & grow…
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S2 E3 - Sweat Peas, Potatoes and the Plantzzman
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In this episode Elaine and Julia talk sweet peas and the best ways to start them off. They chit potatoes, and meet Simon Bacon the Plantzzman who tells them about trees. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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Episode 54 - New Zealand Allotment Ramble Special with Vicky and Shaun
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Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast! In this first episode of 2024 we have a special podcast to warm the senses! Recorded before Chrismtas from Peter's visit to New Zealand, this episode includes a beuatiful interview with his sister Vicky and partner Shaun from their bach in the south island of New Zealand. They roam the off-grid emban…
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EP.34 | Allotment Plans for 2024 and some Passionate Rambling!
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In this week's episode, Chay and Amy briefly discuss their plans for their allotment in 2024. Amy discusses all of the vegetables she plans to grow this year, as well as when she intends to sow them. While Chay's growing plans aren't as detailed, he does mention one vegetable that he really wants to grow! Chay discusses some recent news articles ab…
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S2 E2 - Snapdragons, Chillies and Pests
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Elaine and Julia are back on the plots and in this episode they plant Snapdragons (or Antirrhinum to give them their Latin name) and chillies (or Chillies in Latin!). They also talk pests (no not Kev Plot 2!) Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment…
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S2 E1 - Update and Welcome Back To The Plots
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Welcome to Season 2! Elaine and Julia are back and they answer your questions, talk rehashing the plots and bare rooted fruit trees. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.द्वारा The Potty Potters
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