Episodios

  • 🎧 ✅ 🌱 Saturday Spotlight: July To-Dos on the Allotment 🌿 | Gardening Tips & Seasonal Advice 🎧

    🎧 ✅ 🌱 Saturday Spotlight: July To-Dos on the Allotment 🌿 | Gardening Tips & Seasonal Advice 🎧
    Jul 26 2025
    🌿☀️ It’s a busy time of year on the allotment! In this episode of Saturday Spotlight, I’m sharing the essential July to-dos for your allotment and garden — from watering wisely during hot spells to keeping on top of weeding, feeding, and harvesting. 🍅🥔 Discover how to make the most of your mid-summer garden, including which crops to sow now, how to keep plants thriving in the heat, and the maintenance jobs that make all the difference later in the season. 🌾 Whether you’ve got a large allotment or a small garden space, these simple tasks will help you enjoy a productive and beautiful July outdoors. 🌻 Grab your brew, sit on the bench, and let’s talk all things July gardening — because summer waits for no gardener! ☕💚

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    🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • Essential July allotment tasks 🌿
    • Watering, weeding & feeding tips 💧
    • Mid-summer sowing ideas 🌱
    • Harvesting advice for current crops 🥕
    • Motivation to stay consistent outdoors
    ☀️ 💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Summer gardening is all about rhythm — water, weed, and watch your garden grow.” 🌼

    #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #julygardening #summergarden #allotmentjobs #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardenpodcast #gardeningwithben #ukallotment #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #gardeningideas #allotmentuk #weekendgardening

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    🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
    🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com
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    10 m
  • 🎧 ✅ 🌱 Garden Journal Friday: This Week’s Progress with Ben 🌿 | Allotment & Gardening Update

    🎧 ✅ 🌱 Garden Journal Friday: This Week’s Progress with Ben 🌿 | Allotment & Gardening Update
    Jul 25 2025
    🌿☕ It’s time for another Garden Journal Friday — where we sit down, take a breath, and look back at what’s been happening on the allotment this week. From the wins to the weeds, I’m sharing every bit of the journey as it unfolds. 🌾 Discover what’s growing well, what still needs attention, and the little lessons learned along the way. It’s all about keeping it real — celebrating progress, learning from setbacks, and finding joy in the everyday rhythm of gardening life. 🌱 Whether you’re checking in from your own plot or listening from the sofa with a cuppa, this week’s catch-up will keep you inspired and connected to allotment life. 💚

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    🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • This week’s allotment progress 🌿
    • Successes and challenges of the week 🌦️
    • Upcoming weekend jobs 💪
    • Real talk from the garden bench ☕
    • Why keeping a journal keeps you motivated 📝
    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Every page in your garden journal is a reminder that growth takes time — and that’s what makes it special.” 🌻

    #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #gardenjournal #weeklyupdate #allotmentprogress #gardeningpodcast #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardeningwithben #ukallotment #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #gardenlife #gardenchat #fridayupdate #allotmentuk #ukgardening

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    🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
    🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com
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    8 m
  • 🎧 ✅ 🌱 Grow & Give: Gardening Advice and Surplus Seed Shares 🌿 | Community Growing Tips 🎧

    🎧 ✅ 🌱 Grow & Give: Gardening Advice and Surplus Seed Shares 🌿 | Community Growing Tips 🎧
    Jul 24 2025
    🌿💚 In this episode of Grow & Give, we’re diving into the spirit of sharing within the gardening community — swapping surplus seeds, plants, and advice to help everyone grow more for less. 🌱 Whether you’re a new gardener just starting out or a seasoned allotmenteer with extra seeds to spare, this chat is all about building connections, reducing waste, and spreading the joy of growing. From seed swaps to local plant exchanges, discover how a little generosity can grow big results. 🌻 So grab a cuppa, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about how we can all grow and give back together. ☕🌾
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    🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • The benefits of sharing surplus seeds 🌱
    • How to organise a local seed swap 🌿
    • Gardening advice that’s worth passing on 💬
    • Tips for saving and storing seeds properly 🌾
    • Why generosity grows community 💚
    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Seeds are meant to be shared — every one carries the promise of new growth, connection, and kindness.” 🌸
    #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #seedswap #growandgive #gardeningcommunity #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardeningwithben #allotmentadvice #ukallotment #seedsharing #gardeningmotivation #communitygardening #ukgardening #seedexchange #gardeningideas #allotmentuk #gardenchat #gardenlife

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    🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
    🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com
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    9 m
  • 🎧 ✅ 🌱 Tomatoes Till the Frost: Keeping Your Crop Fruiting into October 🌿 | Late-Season Growing Tips 🎧

    🎧 ✅ 🌱 Tomatoes Till the Frost: Keeping Your Crop Fruiting into October 🌿 | Late-Season Growing Tips 🎧
    Jul 23 2025
    🍅🌿 As the nights start to cool and autumn creeps in, your tomato plants don’t have to call it quits just yet! In this episode of Tomatoes Till the Frost, I’m sharing my best late-season tomato-growing tips to keep your plants producing right through October. Learn how to protect your plants from the chill, encourage continued flowering, and get every last ripe tomato off the vine before the frost arrives. Whether you’re growing in a polytunnel, greenhouse, or outdoors, these simple steps will help extend your harvest season. 🌾 Grab your brew and join me for some tomato talk — because in my garden, the season isn’t over till the frost says so. ☕🍅
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    🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • How to keep tomatoes fruiting into autumn 🍅
    • Late-season feeding and pruning tips ✂️
    • Protecting plants from cold snaps ❄️
    • Ripening green tomatoes on the vine 🌿
    • Extending your growing season 💪
    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “The growing season doesn’t end when the calendar says — it ends when the frost finally wins.”

    🌤️ #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #tomatoes #tomatogrowing #ukgardeners #autumngardening #growyourown #gardeningwithben #greenhousegardening #polytunnel #ukallotment #gardeningtips #tomatoplants #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #vegetablegarden #seasonalgardening #allotmentadvice #ukgardening #harvesttime

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    🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
    🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com
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    9 m
  • 🎧 ✅ 🌱 Mid-July Garden Check-In: What’s Thriving and What’s Not 🌿 | Honest Allotment Update 🎧

    🎧 ✅ 🌱 Mid-July Garden Check-In: What’s Thriving and What’s Not 🌿 | Honest Allotment Update 🎧
    Jul 22 2025
    🌞🌿 We’re halfway through July, and it’s time for a good old-fashioned garden check-in! In this episode, I’m walking through the plot to share what’s thriving and what’s struggling during this busy mid-summer stretch. From bumper crops to pest problems, I’ll take you through the highs and lows happening on the allotment — because gardening isn’t always perfect, but it’s always rewarding. 🌻 Grab your brew, pull up a chair, and let’s chat about the real side of gardening — the wins, the weeds, and the lessons we’re learning along the way. ☕💚
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    🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • Mid-July allotment progress 🌿
    • Which crops are thriving right now 🍅
    • What’s not going so well (and why) 🌧️
    • How to fix common summer issues 💪
    • Honest reflections from the garden bench ☕
    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Every garden has its good days and bad days — it’s what you learn from them that makes you grow.”
    🌼 #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #midjulygarden #summergarden #allotmentupdate #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardeningwithben #ukallotment #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #gardeningideas #allotmentuk #gardenprogress #gardeningukupdate #gardenlife #gardeningchat #gardeningpodcast #ukgardening

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    🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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    13 m
  • 🎧 💦 Soggy Sunday Upgrade: Installing a New Irrigation System in the Polytunnel!

    🎧 💦 Soggy Sunday Upgrade: Installing a New Irrigation System in the Polytunnel!
    Jul 21 2025
    Make the most of a soggy July Sunday by installing a simple drip irrigation system in your polytunnel—selecting tubing, laying out drip lines, and hooking up a time💦🌧️
    It might be a soggy Sunday outside, but inside the polytunnel we’re cracking on with something essential — installing a brand-new irrigation system! In today’s episode, we talk through why irrigation is one of the best upgrades you can make to your allotment setup, especially when you want healthier plants, less manual watering, and more consistent growth. We’ll chat about the different types of irrigation you can use in a polytunnel, the benefits of drip lines, why timers are a lifesaver, and how automatic watering helps prevent drought stress during hot spells. Even on wet, miserable days, getting your irrigation sorted means smoother growing all season long. If you're planning to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, or leafy greens in your tunnel next year, this episode will help you get ahead — even on the rainiest of Sundays! What irrigation setup do YOU use? Let me know — always love hearing new ideas for the polytunnel!

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    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Rain outside, irrigation inside — the perfect Sunday setup for a thriving polytunnel.”
    🌧️💧🌱 🌿 Stay Connected:
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    #PolytunnelIrrigation #DripIrrigation #RainyDayGardening #GardenAutomation #DIYIrrigation #WaterConservation #JulyGardening #WetWeatherProject #TimerSetup #SaveWater #GreenhouseGarden #PolytunnelLife #GardeningHacks #EasyInstall #PlantCare

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    10 m
  • 🎧 🌧️ Stormy Saturday in July | Allotment Adventures in Heavy Rain

    🎧 🌧️ Stormy Saturday in July | Allotment Adventures in Heavy Rain
    Jul 20 2025
    🌧️💚 It’s a wild, stormy Saturday on the allotment — and we’re heading out anyway!
    In today’s episode, I take you along for a real behind-the-scenes look at what happens on the plot when the rain absolutely pours down in July. We’ll chat about how heavy summer rain affects your crops, what jobs you can still get done, and the surprising ways a downpour can actually benefit the garden. From flooded paths and drenched jackets to checking beds, tying plants in, watching how the soil reacts, and keeping spirits high — it’s all part of the allotment adventure. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth visiting your plot in a summer storm… this episode will give you all the laughs, lessons, and soggy inspiration you need! What do YOU do on rainy days at the allotment?

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    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Rain may soak your clothes, but it never dampens a gardener’s spirit.” 🌧️🌱 🌿
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    9 m
  • 🎧 🌿 Gardening with Ben Returns: Fresh Tips & New Adventures

    🎧 🌿 Gardening with Ben Returns: Fresh Tips & New Adventures
    Jul 19 2025
    🌱✨ Gardening with Ben is officially back! In this exciting return episode, I’m sharing all the fresh tips, new ideas, and allotment adventures coming your way. From what’s happening on the plot right now to the gardening plans I’ve been itching to reveal, this episode is your warm welcome back into the journey. We’ll chat about what’s changing on the allotment, new projects on the go, what’s growing well, what needs extra attention, and the exciting topics you can expect in upcoming episodes. Whether you're a long-time listener or brand new to the podcast, this is the perfect place to jump in. If you’re ready for inspiration, motivation, and real allotment life — you’re in the right place. Let’s grow together through another brilliant gardening season! 🌿💚
    Are you excited for the new episodes? Drop me your ideas or questions — I’d love to include them!

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    💬 Quote from the Episode:
    “Every new season brings fresh growth — and new adventures to share.”

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    11 m