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 @pottyplotters on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Jul 03, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 us @pottyplotters on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or garden...
Jun 26, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Jun 19, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Jun 12, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotmen...
Jun 05, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 support us to keep going - head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtyco...
May 29, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
May 22, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
May 15, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
May 08, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
May 01, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Apr 24, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 allotment or gardening....
Apr 17, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Apr 10, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Apr 03, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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. 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 , Instagr...
Mar 27, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Mar 20, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gar...
Mar 13, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Mar 06, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast ...
Feb 28, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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....
Feb 21, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 or gardening....
Feb 14, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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....
Feb 07, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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....
Jan 31, 2024•6 min
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 gardening....
Dec 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 allotment or gardening....
Dec 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 allotment or gardening....
Dec 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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....
Dec 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 47
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....
Nov 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 46
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 podcast for help with your allotment or gardening....
Nov 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 45
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 with your allotment or gardening....
Nov 15, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
