Allotment Diaries Podcast
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 or to submit a question, please email allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
51 episodes
EP.48 | Veteran Allotmenteer Guest: Paul from Ipswich
In this episode, Laura and Chay have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Sutton, an experienced allotment holder from Ipswich. Paul explains how he got into allotmenting, gardening, and growing, and he takes us on a journey through the years, de...
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Episode 48
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EP.47 | Get to know Laura, our new stand-in co-host from Southampton.
In this week's episode, we learn a little bit about Laura, the new co-host who will fill in for Amy while she is away.We learn about Laura's plot, how she acquired it, and why she chose an allotment plot. We also learn about the challen...
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Episode 47
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1:01:56
EP.46 | Special Guest: Dr Deborah Burn PhD, CEO of Green Allotments Charity
In this week's episode, Chay has a fascinating and in-depth conversation with Dr Deborah Burn PhD, CEO of Charity known as Green Allotments, and allotment holder for nearly 30 years. Deborah is ...
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Episode 46
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1:02:37
EP.45 | Special Guest: Louise Third MBE, an Allotmenteer in Nottingham.
In this episode, Amy and Chay have the pleasure of speaking with Louise Third MBE, who at the age of 60 took on an allotment in 2020, prior to the pandemic. They discuss how she came to own an allotment plot, the challenges she faced, and the b...
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Episode 45
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1:07:56
EP.44 | Amy's crocs with socks and our allotment plots.
In this episode, Amy and Chay catch up to discuss what they've been up to during their summer holidays so far, as well as what they've been up to on their plots lately. Amy discusses her latest footwear, 'crocs', much to Chay’s dismay. ...
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Episode 44
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36:41
EP.43 | Allotment activities, duck racing, and winter crop planning!
In this episode, Amy and Chay talk about what they've been doing on their allotment plots. While Amy has been busy volunteering at her annual local duck racing weekend, Chay has been working on his plot, weeding, sowing his winter 'Christmas di...
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Episode 43
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43:32
EP.42 | Finally, allotmenteering in the sun and heat!
In this episode, Amy and Chay discuss Amy's recent visit to the BBC Gardeners Live Show in Birmingham. Unlike last year, Amy went beyond the free alcohol section to explore the rest of the show. She even got to see a few gardens!In othe...
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Episode 42
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40:10
EP.41 | Special guest on the show (Noah, 6 years old)
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 wi...
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Episode 41
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EP.40 | Amy visits the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2024
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, an...
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Episode 40
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34:28
EP.39 | Despite the weather - the sow must go on!
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...
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Episode 39
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34:39
EP.38 | Chat with Kumud Gandhi, a food expert and the author of 'The Garlic Story'
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 bet...
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Episode 38
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40:37
EP.37 | All about allotments with Jonathan Moules.
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 ...
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Episode 37
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1:04:59
EP.36 | Chit Chat about Seeds, Sheds, Garden Shows and Curry!
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 ...
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Episode 36
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38:49
EP.35 | From Ballet to Garden Design with Andy Peasgood.
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 worl...
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Episode 35
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1:00:32
EP.34 | Allotment Plans for 2024 and some Passionate Rambling!
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 detaile...
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Episode 34
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37:27
EP.33 | Chat with the Plantgrow Gardengram Ball Organisers!
In this week's episode, Chay and Amy meet the wonderful Kim, Kathryn, and Jamie, who have organised a non-profit Plantgrow Gardengram Ball in the hopes of raising money for the
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EP.32 | First episode of 2024 - Recap of festivities and goals for the coming year
Amy and Chay catch up on festivities, New Year's Eve, what has been going on with their plots, and their goals for 2024 in this first episode of 2024.Amy laments her travesty with her polytunnel after the recent impact of storm Henk, an...
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Episode 32
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33:57
EP.31 | Christmas Day Special Episode!
The recording of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is played in this Christmas special episode. It was sung by six enthusiastic gardeners/allotment holders who do not pretend to be great singers but are willing to give it a welly (gardening pun in...
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Episode 31
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11:42
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Gardening Version)
This year, six enthusiastic gardeners banded together to get into the Christmas spirit and sing their own version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." It may not hit this year's Christmas charts, but it was a lot of fun and a lot of ...
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EP.30 | We are back and discuss what we have been up to (or not) !
After a lengthy break due to life getting in the way, Chay and Amy discuss what they have been up to on their plot, how to overcome the third year' slump,' and what their plans are for 2024.They also talk about this year's Christmas sin...
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Episode 30
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20:52
EP. 29 | Amy and Chay are joined by Laura from Michigan (US)
In this episode, Amy and Chay talk to Laura, who lives in Michigan. Despite the time difference, the audio malfunction, and Chay's hangover from Oktoberfest, the episode still manages to discusses the differences in gardening (UK to US), pests,...
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Episode 29
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34:13
EP. 28 | The end of the summer chit chat between Amy and Chay!
Amy and Chay talk about what they've been up to on their plot and their plans for the next month or two in this episode. Chay also discusses an allotment book he recently received as a birthday present which was published in 1922, and ...
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Episode 28
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42:44
EP.27 | Amy and Chay are joined by Marc, an allotmenteer and professional gardener.
In this episode, Chay and Amy have the pleasure of speaking with Marc from Instagram@gardeneriddler.They go into great detail about what got Marc into gardening...
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Episode 27
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54:48
EP.26 | Amy and Chay speak with Jamie, a passionate allotmenteer in Norfolk.
This episode features a conversation between Amy and Chay and Jamie about his allotment, his foray into gardening, how he got started, and his most recent projects which include Radio Shows and starting a new plot! Jamie is prepari...
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Episode 26
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48:05
EP.25 | Amy and Chay talk to Nikki Cross about allotments, gardening, mental health, and much more!
In this episode, Amy and Chay speak with Nikki Cross, a fellow podcaster. Glasgow native Nikki recently acquired an allotment plot, but she had long been passionate about gardening and growing before doing so. So much so that Nikki...
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Episode 25
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50:33