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Listen here to learn about seasonal hints and tips for your allotment or garden from us at Ashbourne Road and District Allotments Derby. We can be a tad outrageous, rude and even a bit naughty, but growing your own flowers, fruit and vegetables from seed should be fun and definitely memorable! We will teach you all you want (and need to know) coming directly from off the plot including chitting and as well as chatting to other unsuspecting folk from around site and beyond. The Plotcast is an ...
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Plotcasters is a podcast about the craft of writing fiction. Season One episodes include lessons on plot structure, specifically the Three-Act Structure and Sticky Note Plotting.
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Indie artist/musician, Ryan Hamilton pulls the curtain back on the music industry and gives fans a look at what it's really like to make a living as a post-label touring, recording artist. Every other week, Ryan sits down with fellow artists to swap stories and wax philosophical about the state of the music business.
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In this episode we officially open our new HQ and record the first episode to come from there. Also, updates on beans, peas and tomatoes. What is interplanting? And taking cuttings from the antirrhinums. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instag…
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This time (rain permitting) Elaine and Julia sow this years' chard. They also start off the cucumbers and loofahs. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your a…
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In this episode we go mad on tomatoes. Elaine and Julia explain the different types of plants. How to get the best results and we explore if planting in containers really works. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia start sowing the broad beans. We have some breaking news abut slugs, and Julia talks beds...for the asparagus. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia catch up with Callum Stokes. We first met Callum last season in episode 26 when he had a starter plot. He's graduated to a full plot now so hear about some of what he's been up to and why he's stuck at it. Also, how smashing a fat ball can keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays, and testing the soil temperature…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia discuss the advantages of seed tapes. Elaine cuts open a squash to see if she can gather seeds from it, and do slugs have ears? Listen in to find out. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get i…
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In this episode we check in on the teams efforts with the Teeny Greeny's from last time. Elaine and Julia explain the different ways of watering. AND we talk to the King of Allotments Rob Smith ahead of the launch of his new book, "Grow To Eat" If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Fol…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia sow this years' leeks. They give advice on following instructions on seed packets, and plan Producer Gareth's garden. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotte…
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Ever wondered what the Peat ban is and how to work with Peat free compost? We try to get to the bottom of it with Dave Kerry from GroWell. It's the time of year to start thinking about setting your onions and shallots. Also an update on the sweet peas, snapdraggons and chillies. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a tip head to htt…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia talk sweet peas and the best ways to start them off. They chit potatoes, and meet Simon Bacon the Plantzzman who tells them about trees. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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Elaine and Julia are back on the plots and in this episode they plant Snapdragons (or Antirrhinum to give them their Latin name) and chillies (or Chillies in Latin!). They also talk pests (no not Kev Plot 2!) Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment…
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In this episode Elaine & Julia look back over some of the funny bits of this season. Including The Red Robin tomato saga and how Elaine grew the wrong cucumbers! Happy New Year from the Potty Plotters! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gar…
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In this special episode Elaine & Julia look back over some of the guests to appear on the Plotcast in season 1. Including Rob Smith, Jonathan Moseley and Steve Backshaw. Merry Christmas from the Potty Plotters! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotme…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia answer your questions, admire the dried flowers from the plots in Elaine's house, and discuss a new study at Harper Adams University in Shropshire which is looking at slug control. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your all…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia make an edible Christmas wreath plus find out what we'll be harvesting to eat at Christmas lunch! Full video on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@PottyPlotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia are let loose with a knife, a bulb and hot wax! They're waxing amaryllis for Christmas. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@PottyPlotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia talk all things herbs with Andy Perry. He runs Urban Herbs UK based in Birmingham, and presents the Growing Up podcast with his wife Kate. Find Andy on social media @urbanherbsuk or @andygrowsherbs on Instagram Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A p…
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In this episode Julia's greenhouse is smoking...as she describes how a smoke bomb clears it ready for next year. We dig up the parsnips after the recent floods. And, what should we do with the asparagus at this time of year? Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help wit…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia survey the flood damage to the plots. We learn how to build a bug hotel, and the best way to use a composter and get great results! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia are joined by Tina Green from Green Blooms to design a spooky flower display using a pumpkin. Also on the agenda - Over wintering peas and beans; Wood on the plots and a reflection on the recent flooding. We've reached 12,000 downloads - thank you to everyone who's listened! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Ins…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia discuss soil improvers (including muck!) and find out what to buy Elaine for Christmas...sorry what bargains there are around for your loved one this year. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia meet Roz Chandler from the Cut Flower Podcast to discuss what to grow next year. And, how big are Julia's broccoli? Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. This episode is being brought to you by The G…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia welcome PJ & Tom from The Ecocentrics to the plots for a catch-up. Expect a confession from Tom, find out why Elaine used some pants to plant in, and some tasty food from the plot. This episode is being brought to you by The Green Deco, suppliers of plants and shrubs to the trade and public at unbelievable prices. h…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia find out how the Christmas Challenge is going, tell you how to care for your loofahs, and just what are 'beeny' beans? This episode is being brought to you by The Green Deco, suppliers of plants and shrubs to the trade and public at unbelievable prices. https://thegreendeco.co.uk Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia explain about pinching out your tomatoes. They look at the parsnips and Christmas potatoes. And we have a special recipe from Gerald Stratford for marrow rum. This episode is being brought to you by The Green Deco, suppliers of plants and shrubs to the trade and public at unbelievable prices. https://thegreendeco.co…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia chat to Gerald Stratford aka Big Veg Man - check out his website bigveg.co.uk . They also talk to Elizabeth Newcombe - the UK's entrant at this years @interflorauk World Cup Of Flowers. This episode is being brought to you by The Green Deco, suppliers of plants and shrubs to the trade and public at unbelievable pric…
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In this episode Julia gets sent to measure the sunflowers, we harvest the leeks, and Hazel contacts us from Australia, so we find out about gardening Down Under. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. This episode is being brought to…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia mention the dreaded C word - Christmas. They also talk about cultivated berries and we chat to Kev from plot 2. You've heard him in the background loads but why does he have an allotment? Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with yo…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia pay a visit to our sponsor, The Green Deco. Plus lots of hints and tips, including a novel use for your old net curtains. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. This episode is being brought to you by…
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In this episode we celebrate National Allotment Week and ask plot holders why they have an allotment. Ed Morrison from Roots Allotments tells us about their no dig schemes, and Bethany Leake drops by to ask for your help in a national study. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A pod…
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In this episode learn about kohlrabi, how to get seeds for next years sweet peas, and we check in on Julia's melons. Also, your questions answered. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. This episode is being brought to you by The Gr…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia discuss succession planting, they answer your questions, teach you how to train your squashes (sticks optional!) and how to thin out carrots. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. This episode is spo…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia meet gardening author Ben Pope. They also check in on the shallots and dahlias and pull up some beetroot! Find out who's method was best. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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This time Elaine and Julia chat to Callum who's a young plot holder about what drew him to having an allotment. Find out if the peas have survived the pigeons, and Elaine give us another alcoholic recipe. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or …
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In this episode Elaine set fennel (Julia hates it); Producer Gareth asks "your" questions; the lads on the plot find out where the kettle is kept and we find out what the Field Studies Council does from it's Eco-Business Director, Philip Turvil. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia talk the longest day in a long catch up which includes Squash, Carrots, Tea (comfrey) and Cordial Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. This episode of the Plotcast is sponsored by greenblooms.co.uk/…
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In this edition, Elaine and Julia talk about seed tapes and how they work. They check in on the potatoes in Elaine's plot and see how the meal barrow from episode 11 is getting on (it's not too late to learn to how sow one head to episode 11 to learn more). They also plant out this year's sunflowers and zinnias. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook…
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In this episode Elaine & Julia visit Producer Gareth's house and teach him how to plant out cucumbers, melons, tomatoes and other plants in his small, yet perfectly formed greenhouse. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia plant on the beetroot from episode 15, and they both have very different ways. Elaine plants out the peas, and we meet Mr Nematode himself, Chris Holden. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia head to that there London to attend The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Hear their chats with WillSow, Mark Gregory and why Steve Backshall said this was the best interview ever! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or …
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In this episode Elaine and Julia plant on their tomatoes (from episodes 10 & 14), and melons and cucumbers (from episode 13) to their final growing space this year. They also meet Lee Norbury who owns a nursery and is working on one of the gardens at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in t…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia plant out their chitted potatoes (go back to episode 1), start beetroot off from seed, and as you've been good have a bonus recipe using the forced rhubarb from episode 2 to flavour some gin! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help wit…
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In this edition hear highlights of a World Earth day special event at Derby County Community Trust. And Elaine and Julia meet our new friends - PK & Tom from new podcast The EcoCentrics. You can listen here to their podcast - podfollow.com/the-ecocentrics Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplo…
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