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: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Episode 17 - Reflections on a Hot Summer and Autumn Planning
Welcome back to the Sunflower Allotment Podcast!
After a summer hiatus, the podcast is back to reflect on an exceptionally hot summer that tested our allotment commitments. We also look ahead to the w…
Episode 16 - The Heat, Watering and Jobs for August
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This episode we discuss the searing and and soaring heat we've recently had on the plot and look at the tips and hacks to effective watering. In a tim…
Episode 15 - Allotment committees, history and conversation with site rep Sharon Copple
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This week we take shade under Peter's apple tree with Sharon Copple, our allotment site rep and seed buyer on our site. Amongst a host of things, Sharo…
Episdoe 14 - Harvesting Potatoes and Lifting Onions
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This week we come full circle as we finally harvest the potatoes we chitted in episdoe 1! With great enthusiasm and celebration we recorded the momen…
Episode 13 - Ups and Downs, Comfrey, Allotment Trees and Perennial Vegetables
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This week we start by discussing the ups-and-downs of life on the allotment as both Peter and Tim have had enforced time away from their plots. We als…
Episode 12 - Beans! History, Planting and Storage
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Summer is offically here and boy don't we know it! Summer storms, rising temperatures and endless weeds. This week Peter and Tim discuss their week on …
Episode 11 - SPECIAL - The Cost of Living Crisis and Gardening Hacks with Clare Birkett
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This week we were delighted to welcome Clare Birkett on the show for a special episode to discuss the important topic of the cost of living crisis and…
Episode 10 - An Evening Allotment Walk
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It's May, one of our favourite times on the plot. We therefore decided to record an episode walking around Tim's plot. We discuss this seasons progress…
Episode 9 - Super Sweetcorn
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This week Peter and Tim discuss one of their summer favourites, Sweetcorn. From germinating to planting and eating, the pair explore tips and ideas to …
Episode 8 - Beautiful Beetroot
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This week we celebrate the beautiful beetroot by discussing the history, planting, storing and eating of the hardy and versitile vegetable. We also fol…
Episode 7 - Carrots and gardening philosophy
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This week Peter and Tim start by discussing their week on the plot but fall into a deep and meaningful conversation about gardening philosophy! Are …
Episode 6 - Strawberries and April on the plot
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Today's episode is recorded overlooking Peter's plot on another warm and dry April day. This week we focus our chat on strawberries - one of Tim's …
Episode 5 - Planting Potatoes
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This week Peter and Tim plant the potatoes! From chitting in episode 1 back in February, the potatoes are now ready and Peter walks-through with Tim …
Episode 4 - Allotment planning, history and Woofing
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Sat in the Spring sun underneath a parosol, Peter and Tim take a break from their digging to discuss allotment planning and a brief history of allot…
Episode 3 - Planting Onions
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This week Peter visits Tim's plot and shows him how to plant his onions and shallots. We also discuss the preparation of onions (including topping) an…
Episode 2 - How to get an allotment and seeds glorious seeds!
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This week we reflect on a windy winter, explain the process of acquiring an allotment, discuss indoor seed germinating, marvel in our love for tomatoe…
Episode 1 - Preview and Potatoes
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During this preview episode Peter and Tim discuss the aims for the podcast and Peter explains the process of chitting and the difference between,first earlie…