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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The podcast where 4 brothers talk about one movie and how we'd fix the plot.
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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, Elaine and Julia tackle the topic of weed management on allotments, offering practical advice and sharing personal anecdotes about the use of weed burners. They discuss the pros and cons of using weed burners versus traditional methods and the importance of safety when handling such equipment. Elaine and Julia also delve into the e…
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Elaine and Julia are back for another episode of the Potty Plotters Plotcast, enjoying the lovely weather outside. The main topic of discussion is the multifaceted use of sheds on allotments. Elaine shares her experience of having three sheds—one for pots, one for tools, and a sitting shed for relaxation and occasional tea and cream scones. Julia t…
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In this lively episode, Elaine and Julia celebrate National Allotments Week, discussing the importance of showcasing allotment activities and welcoming the local community to learn more about the joys of allotment gardening. They reflect on the changing demographics of allotment users, noting the increase in flowers. The duo shares amusing anecdote…
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S2 E27 - The Hanging Gardens of Lettuce...and Finally Some Harvest
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia find themselves recording from Gareth’s house due to logistical reasons, giving them a chance to nosey around his plants and greenhouse. They discuss the challenges of staying on task at the allotment, especially when faced with the overwhelming need to deadhead, harvest, and water. Gareth showcases his modest toma…
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S2 E26 - Crinkly Leaves, Rain Water and Pruning Trees
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia discuss the importance of pruning fruit trees and share their personal experiences with espalier pear trees, apple trees, and the intriguing plumcot. Learn the best practices for summer pruning to encourage growth and fruit production for the next year. They also delve into the benefits of collecting rainwater for …
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S2 E25 - Lifting Parsnips, Potatoes and Blueberries
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia find themselves serenaded by the sounds of an 80s and 90s music festival nearby, but they stick to the task at hand—discussing all things allotment. They clarify some points from last week's episode, including what Elaine has been harvesting from her plot. They dive into the mysteries of potatoes, especially those …
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S1 E24 - Sweetcorn and an update from Gareth's Greenhouse
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia discuss the challenges of this year's unpredictable weather and its impact on their gardening efforts. From waterlogged plots to late planting seasons, they share their experiences and offer advice on how to adapt. Kev's potatoes are a no-show, and the ladies ponder the mysterious disappearance of bees, leading to …
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia dive into the excitement of their recent adventures and garden updates. Discover how Julia caught a man fondling her melons in the polytunnel and what his wife had to say about it. Elaine and Julia also share their experiences with netting fruit bushes to protect them from birds and discuss the challenges of growin…
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S2 E22 - Julia's Melons & The Return of Mrs Green
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This time around, we look at Julia's melons and see how they are doing. What is strultch and how do you use it? And the return of Tina Green of GreenBlooms to talk summer flowers and how the weather has hit crops. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia talk about the damage the weather has done to the plants. Everything you wanted to know about growing celeriac but were afraid to ask, and how does Elaine keep slugs from the lettuces? If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow…
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S2 E20 - Succession Planting and Letting The Squashes Know Who's Boss
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This time Elaine and Julia talk about succession planting. They also talk about flowers on the plots and how to let your squashes know who's boss! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naught…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia talk weeding and hoeing. There's an update on the mealbarrows. And they talk to BBC Weatherman Rob Rose about why the weather's been so bad and when it might improve. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia check in with everything beginning with P, including peas, parsnips, perennials, potatoes and there might even be a party political broadcast from someone who wants to be Minister for Allotments! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplot…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia plant up a greenhouse. Learn the best ways to get results from your tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Find out why having marigold in your greenhouse is good and where each plant should go. Also, keep hold of your drinks bottles - they will come in useful! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a suppor…
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S2 E16 - All Things Bright And Beautiful and Lee Part 2
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia go potty about the flowers they are growing this year in the week of RHS Chelsea. Also, part two of our interview with Lee Norbury. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter G…
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In this episode, Elaine and Julia catch up with Lee Norbury to find out what he's been up to since last years' RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Also - fancy a crisp lettuce - we explain how to grow one. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Fa…
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In this episode Elaine and Julia start off this years' squashes and courgettes. There's also sunflowers, and find out why Elaine keeps a spoon in her handbag! If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to leave us a support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in t…
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In this episode we celebrate World Naked Gardening Day - by making a staw-bra-ery. We also give you updates on everything we've planted and we meet someone collecting bras for a good cause. 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 …
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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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S2 E5 - Warming the Soil and Planning Gareth's Garden
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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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S2 E3 - Sweat Peas, Potatoes and the Plantzzman
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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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S2 E1 - Update and Welcome Back To The Plots
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Welcome to Season 2! Elaine and Julia are back and they answer your questions, talk rehashing the plots and bare rooted fruit trees. Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.By The Potty Potters
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Elaine and Julia are back! Season 2 launches on February 7th at 0700 GMT, if you're new to us here's what you can expect! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.By The Potty Potters
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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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S1 E43 - Bug Hotels, The Composter and Flood Damage
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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 talk fruit bushes, figs, chard and stand by for some Red Robin breaking news! Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.By The Potty Potters
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S1 E40 - Soil Improvers & Bargains For Christmas
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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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S1 E39 - Bulbs, Muck, and Where Is Elaine?
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In this episode Elaine and Julia talk all things muck, bulbs, pumpkins, and there's a new presenter...or is there? Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.By The Potty Potters
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S1 E38 - Brassica Bragging and Roz Chandler
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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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S1 E36 - Christmas Challenge, Loofahs and Beeny Beans
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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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S1 E35 - Pinching Out, Parsnips and Potatoes
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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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S1 E34 - Big Veg and the World Cup Of Flowers
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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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