Allotment Diaries Podcast

Mar 16 2025 61 ep. 43 mins 16
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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.58 | Laura and Chay chat about progress on their plots.

Mar 16 2025 63 mins  
In this episode, Laura and Chay catch up on the progress they've made on their allotment plots. With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, both of them have seen a surge in activity. Laura shares her efforts in preparing her plot by tackling weeds, clearing the area, and getting ready to build a DIY shed. Meanwhile, Chay has been busy sowing a variety of seeds, includ

EP.57 | Exploring Allotments in Los Angeles with David Benjamin.

Mar 09 2025 53 mins  
In this episode, Chay visits Fountain Community Garden in Hollywood during his trip to Los Angeles and sits down with Garden Manager David Benjamin. They discuss how community gardens (the US equivalent of allotments) operate in LA, the variety of plants grown, the challenges they face—including the impact of recent wildfires—and their future ambitions. While UK allotments and

EP.56 | Garden Press Day – Our Honest Review.

Mar 02 2025 45 mins  
In this episode, Laura and Chay share their honest review of Garden Press Day, which they attended for the first time on February 18th in London. They discuss their expectations versus reality, giving insights into what the event had to offer and whether it lived up to the hype. From innovative new gardening products to clever designs that promise to make gardening easier and more

EP.55 | Charles Dowding: A Deep Dive into Organic Gardening and the No-Dig Approach!

Feb 23 2025 64 mins  
In this exciting episode, Laura and Chay have the incredible opportunity to chat with the legendary Charles Dowding, a household name in the world of organic gardening, particularly known for his expertise in the no-dig method. Throughout the conversation, Charles shares his fascinating journey to becoming a pioneer in organic gardening, revealing how his life experiences have led

EP.54 | Jayne: An Allotmenteer and Mum of 2 Joins Laura and Chay on the Show

Feb 09 2025 79 mins  
In this episode, Laura and Chay chat with Jaynes Wallace, an allotment enthusiast from the South East of England. They dive into everything from growing food to family dynamics, with Jaynes sharing her incredible expertise on crafting natural remedies to fend off those pesky winter bugs—starting with the magical "fire cider." Jaynes opens up about the rollercoaster of highs and l

EP.53 | Growing Into 2025: Laura and Chay's Plans for the Year Ahead!

Jan 28 2025 61 mins  
In this episode, Laura and Chay delve into their allotment plot plans for 2025, sharing what’s in their seed boxes and how they go about deciding where to plant what. They discuss the importance of crop rotation and other key factors that influence their planning for the new season. Listeners will get an intriguing insight into the different approaches Laura and Chay take to thei

EP.52 | From Belgium with Love: Mellisa Opens Up About 2024, Her New Book, and What’s Next!

Jan 12 2025 80 mins  
In this first episode of 2025, Laura and Chay are thrilled to welcome back Mellissa, who was a guest in 2023 (Episode 17). Since then, Mellissa’s life has seen its share of highs and lows, and in this episode, she opens up about the rollercoaster of 2024 and her exciting future ambitions. One of the most intriguing parts of this conversation is Mellissa's new book, currently in t

EP. 51 | Christmas Day Special: Holiday Cheer & Festive Vibes

Dec 24 2024 23 mins  
In this extra-festive Christmas Day special episode, Laura and Chay are getting into the holiday spirit by sharing their Christmas Day plans. They take a fun trip down memory lane, reflecting on the highs and lows of 2024 on their plots, from epic wins to the challenges faced. As they wrap up the year, they reveal their next for the next episode and giving you a sneak peek of what'

EP. 50 | Beginning of a New Era: Meet Your New Host, Laura!

Dec 20 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, the Allotment Diaries Podcast welcomes their new host, Laura, who joins Chay to discuss the latest happenings at their allotment plots. They share a quick update on the progress they've made, including some successes and the challenges they've faced recently, such as the impact of Storm Darragh. Laura also talks about an exciting new rooted vegetable she's attempti

EP.49 | Laura and Chay talk about the use of Polytunnels, Plastic Pots, Carpets, Tarps and Tyres on an allotment site.

Nov 24 2024 62 mins  
In this episode, Laura and Chay chat about what they've been up to on their allotment plots lately (spoiler: not all of it involves growing vegetables). They dig into the hot topic of Polytunnels, Plastic Pots, Carpets, Tarps, and Tyres – the "go-to" materials for many allotment holders... or is it just lazy gardening? Laura and Chay debate the environmental impact of these mater