Sunflower Allotment Podcast

Peter, Tim and Rachel
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Sunflower Allotment Podcast

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 should hopefully appeal to people of all experiences. The podcast releases two episodes a month with some special editions. Email in: sunflowerallotmentpodcast@gmail.com

  1. JUL 6

    Episode 57 - Departing the Allotment, Garlic and Peter's Aspargus

    Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast! This week we record a farewell to Tim's plot as he hands-back his oasis (of sorts) in Norwich due to his impending relocation north to Sheffield. The episode includes a reflection on his time on the plot, along with some digging up of the garlic and a visit to Peter's new asparagus plot. Happy listening!

    22 min

  2. APR 14

    Episode 56 - Allotment Ramble on a Natural / Wildlife Allotment and Allotment Design

    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 council and some of her neighbours! With 100 year old trees, a semi-circular bank inspired by old traditions and a Finish style hut for relaxing...

    33 min

  3. APR 8

    Episode 55 - April on the plot and Bungay Seed Swap

    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 Bungay seed swap and chatted to the organiser Lydia.

    24 min

  4. FEB 18

    Episode 54 - New Zealand Allotment Ramble Special with Vicky and Shaun

    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 embankment plot disucssing garden design, drainage, the comparitive climate and their wide variety of plants. You'll recognise some familiar vegetab...

    45 min

  5. 11/17/2023

    Episode 53 - Allotments in New Zealand, Enjoying Autumn and November on the Plot

    Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast!This week Pete is calling from his travels in New Zealand and we discuss gardening and allotments in NZ, along with our love for Autumn in the UK and jobs for November.Thanks for all your wonderful contributions - they help spark inspiration and debate and we love hearing from allotmenteers. We'd love to hear your answers to the question, 'why do you love allotments in the Autumn?'Instagram and Twitter:@sunflowerpod1

    36 min

  6. 11/03/2023

    Episode 52 - SPECIAL - Interview with author David Crouch

    Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast!We are delighted to welcome author, allotment activist and illustrator David Crouch onto the podcast this week. Daivd co-wrote with Colin Ward the acclaimed allotment book 'The Allotment' which is out this year in a third edition, having first been published in 1988. The book will captivate any allotment and gardening enthusiast with the way it plots the social history of allotments and illustrates the importance of allotments to our lives ...

    45 min

  7. 10/24/2023

    Episode 51 - Summer Reflections, Squash love and Autumn Jobs

    After a bit of a break...Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast! Peter and Tim meet up for a long-overdue recording reflecting on our summer on the plot, our highs and lows and the moments to remember. We revel in our squashes that are close to harvest and look forward to an Autumn, discussing jobs and upcoming harvests.Next week we welcome David Crouch to discuss his book The Allotment: its landscape and culture which is now in it's third edition!Please do let us know how your ...

    40 min

  8. 08/18/2023

    Episode 50 - Community Allotment Events, NSPCC Fundraiser and August Update

    Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast!This week Rachel and Tim catch up to discuss the importance of community allotment events and explore possible ideas for people looking to host community events on their site. The episode includes a conversation Tim had with Helen Banks, organiser of the recent NSPCC fundraising event at our Norwich Allotment. Helen discusses the importance of the event, along with the process of organising an event on the allotment site. Are you think...

    37 min
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About

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 should hopefully appeal to people of all experiences. The podcast releases two episodes a month with some special editions. Email in: sunflowerallotmentpodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Peter, Tim and Rachel
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Sunflower Allotment Podcast
  • Show Website
    Sunflower Allotment Podcast

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