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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 allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com.

Allotment Diaries Podcast Amy & Chay

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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 allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com.

    EP.43 | Allotment activities, duck racing, and winter crop planning!

    EP.43 | Allotment activities, duck racing, and winter crop planning!

    If you have any comments or questions for future shows then you can send us a Text Message.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 dinner' vegetables, and feeding his plants. Chay also explains his new 'chop and drop' method for getting rid of weeds, much to Amy's surprise.Amy and Chay ar...

    • 43 min
    EP.42 | Finally, allotmenteering in the sun and heat!

    EP.42 | Finally, allotmenteering in the sun and heat!

    If you have any comments or questions for future shows then you can send us a Text Message.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 other discussions, they discuss what they have been up to on their plot recently, what they intend to do in the coming weeks, and respond to some questions submitted by a few...

    • 40 min
    EP.41 | Special guest on the show (Noah, 6 years old)

    EP.41 | Special guest on the show (Noah, 6 years old)

    If you have any comments or questions for future shows then you can send us a Text Message.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 little person about what matters to them puts things in ...

    • 22 min
    EP.40 | Amy visits the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2024

    EP.40 | Amy visits the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2024

    If you have any comments or questions for future shows then you can send us a Text Message.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 saw, the celebrities she saw, and her thoughts on it. A...

    • 34 min
    EP.39 | Despite the weather - the sow must go on!

    EP.39 | Despite the weather - the sow must go on!

    If you have any comments or questions for future shows then you can send us a Text Message.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 gadget, a digital PH level tester for his soil, and why he i...

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

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

    If you have any comments or questions for future shows then you can send us a Text Message.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'. The Garlic Story, is a unique cookbook ...

    • 40 min

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