Allotment Diaries Podcast

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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 or to submit a question, please email [email protected].

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EP.38 | Chat with Kumud Gandhi, a food expert and the author of 'The Garlic Story'

Apr 11 2024 40 mins  
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 Garlic Story'

EP.37 | All about allotments with Jonathan Moules.

Mar 27 2024 64 mins  
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 seasons. Jonathan has become a rece

EP.36 | Chit Chat about Seeds, Sheds, Garden Shows and Curry!

Mar 17 2024 38 mins  
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 Podcast is currently running

EP.35 | From Ballet to Garden Design with Andy Peasgood.

Feb 29 2024 60 mins  
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 the conversation revolve around

EP.34 | Allotment Plans for 2024 and some Passionate Rambling!

Feb 15 2024 37 mins  
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 about allotments and h

EP.33 | Chat with the Plantgrow Gardengram Ball Organisers!

Feb 01 2024 44 mins  
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 Green Finger Charity and bringing people who are passionate about gardening together to meet, greet, and socialise. This episode provides a fascinating look at how the idea came to be, what the evening

EP.32 | First episode of 2024 - Recap of festivities and goals for the coming year

Jan 11 2024 33 mins  
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, and considers having a pond on her plot, while Chay discusses his ambitions for 2024 on his allotment plots.They also use the opportunity to brie

EP.31 | Christmas Day Special Episode!

Dec 24 2023 11 mins  
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 intended). A lot of fun was had recording it! We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Ha

The Twelve Days of Christmas (Gardening Version)

Dec 23 2023 3 mins  
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 laughs were had. A special Christmas Day episode will be released featuring recordings of how the song was organised, produced and how it

EP.30 | We are back and discuss what we have been up to (or not) !

Dec 14 2023 20 mins  
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 singalong idea, which will inevitably ruin people's Christmases. If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like t