Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show
By Russ
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden ShowMay 04, 2024
Gardens of Marrakesh. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 37. 4th May 2024.
Russ is in Marrakesh! Join him on a stroll around two spectacular gardens. First the Jardin Majorelle the garden originally designed by French artist Jean Majorelle, in the 1920s and rediscovered and replanted by the designers Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980’s, a true paradise garden. Then in the medina of Marrakesh the Secret Garden, an Islamic and exotic garden.
You can see photos of these gardens on https://www.facebook.com/AllotmentPodcast/
Contactthe show at:
https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
Jobs for April and grow to love your slugs and snails. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 36. 31st March 2024.
Spring is finally here and Russ will be talking about what you can start growing in April and the Wild About Gardens campaign to get us to love slugs and snails…
Contact the show at:
https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
Wild About Gardens campaign: www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk
CHILLIES – Top tips for growing chillies from David Hinckley founder of the GrowMad website. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 35. 25th February 2024.
Its time to start growing chillies and to give you some top tips I am talking to David Hinckley the founder of the GrowMad website. David will also be talking about the GrowMad website he has developed which is a fantastic resource for all gardeners, allotmenteers and small holders with a comprehensive seed & product directory, plot calendar & growing guides, articles, advice, book club and links to their ‘How to’ videos on YouTube. What are you waiting for, check it out… https://growmad.co.uk/
Contact the show at:
https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
Check out the GrowMad website on https://growmad.co.uk/
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Growmad
SWEET PEAS – Lots of top sowing & growing tips & advice from Carole Tate of the National Sweet Pea Society . Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 34. 21st January 2024.
You can start your Sweet Peas off right now, so join Russ talking to Carole Tate of the National Sweet Pea Society giving lots of useful tips on sowing and growing sweet peas so you can get the best out of growing Sweet Peas this year.
Contact the show at:
https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
National Sweet Pea Society website https://sweetpeas.org.uk/
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1184951828197479/
John Peace interview about his preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 33. 20th December 2023.
Join Russ talking to multi RHS Gold Medal winner John Peace about his plans for exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. John will also be revealing the theme for his exhibition and I am very proud to announce that my company will be sponsoring John for his 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show stand. We are all hoping for another GOLD!
Contact the show at: https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
Contact John Peace at: https://johnpeacechrysanthemums.co.uk/
Leafmould, gooseberries & redcurrant pruning. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 32. 17th November 2023.
Join Russ on his rain saturated plot talking about leafmould and pruning gooseberries & redcurrants.
Contact the show at:
https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
A New York City allotment and the High Line - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 31. 29th September 2023.
Join Russ on his trip to New York City with a brief stroll around a Manhattan allotment and a walk along the High Line.
Contact the show at
https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
Your growing season so far this year - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 30. 19th August 2023.
Join Russ talking about his growing season and your growing season so far this year. Plus a round up of some late season garden shows and gardening programmes on TV.
Contact the show at https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
rparry1961@gmail.com
A visit to RHS Bridgewater and the National Sweet Pea Society Late Show - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 29. 14th July 2023.
Join Russ on a gentle walk around RHS Bridgewater in Salford, Greater Manchester. It's the latest RHS garden covering some 154 acres with one of the largest Victorian walled gardens in the UK and whilst there Russ visits the National Sweet Pea Society Late Show and talks to show manager Carole Tate from the society.
Contact the show at https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
Your top tips for the allotment & greenhouse when you're away on holiday? Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 28. 10th June 2023
Russ is back from his charity walk across the Highlands of Scotland and will be talking about your top tips for maintaining your allotment & greenhouse when you're away on holiday. There will be a round up of June & July gardening shows and what you can be doing on the plot during the month of June.
How your allotment has changed your life? Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 27. 16th April 2023
On the Allotment Show podcast this month Russ will be talking about how your allotment has changed your life. There will be a round up of gardening shows in April & May, what you can be sowing & growing this month and what gardening TV & radio programmes you can be tuning in to…
Your new allotment projects for 2023. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 26. 14th March 2023
On the Allotment Show podcast this month Russ will be talking about some of your allotment projects and planting ideas for the coming season. There will be a round up of the RHS garden shows you can visit this year, what you can be sowing this month and what gardening & radio programmes you can be tuning in to.
To contact Russ email: rparry1961@gmail.com
Or via the website: https://rparry1961.wixsite.com/diggingthedirt
POTATO DAYS – What are they all about? Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 25. 3rd February 2023
On the Allotment Show podcast this month we are talking about POTATO DAYS. What they are? What can you expect to see? Russ is talking to Matthew Smith of Brighter Blooms who gives a fascinating insight into his upcoming Potato Days this month and reveals all you need to know about these event which is more than potatoes...
The Potato Day event venues and dates can be found on https://www.growvegandfruit.co.uk/events/
Your allotment successes last year and seed catalogues. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 24. 9th January 2023
Russ asked the question “What were your allotment successes in 2022”, have a listen to what you said and Russ has found useful resource in a seed catalogue.
What is your favourite gardening TV show past or present. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 23. 25th June 2022
Russ asked the question “What is your favourite gardening TV show past or present” have a listen to what you said, there are a few surprises…
Plus what is happening on the plot up in Lancashire.
Interview with John Peace of the National Chrysanthemum Society preparing for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 22. 1st May 2022
Listen to this fascinating interview with John Peace of the National Chrysanthemum Society talking about their 7 consecutive gold medals, what’s involved in preparing & setting up for the Chelsea Flower Show, the judging process, their celebrity & Royal visitors and revealing the theme for this years exhibit at Chelsea.
https://www.johnpeace.co.uk/
https://www.nationalchrysanthemumsociety.co.uk/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show
What made you take up your allotment or veg growing? Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 21. 27th March 2022.
Russ asked the question "What made you take up your allotment or veg growing?" Listen to some of the answers. Russ will also be talking about the National Garden Scheme, what you can be doing on the plot in April and a look at some of the gardening shows you can visit around the UK in April.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given? - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 20. 27th February 2022.
Russ asked the question, What is the best gardening / allotment advice you’ve been given? Listen to some of the answers… Plus Russ will be talking about what you can be doing in March and a look at gardening shows coming up in March & April.
Your growing plans for 2022 - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 19. 30th January 2022.
Join Russ talking about what you’re planning to grow this year, cleaning gardening tools and what you can be doing in February. Plus a look at gardening shows coming up this year. Here is the link to Venetia Jane's website https://www.venetiajane.co.uk/ as requested by a listener.
Allotment rules, your favourite tools and 4 candles! - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 18. 15th August 2021.
Join Russ & Jake talking about your allotment rules and your favourite gardening tools, including 4 candles or should that be fork handles… They’ll also be talking about what they’ve been up to on their plots, plus a round-up of gardening events and what on TV.
Allotment sheds - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 17. 27th June 2021.
Join Russ & Jake talking about what they’ve been up to on their plots. They’ll also be talking about your allotment sheds, what’s in them and what you do in them!!!
Gardening accidents, incidents and mishaps! - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 16. 28th March 2021.
Join Russ & Jake featuring your allotment & gardening accident, incidents and mishaps, some hilarious and some a little more serious, all of which we can learn from.
The Gardening for Disable Trust - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 15. 28th February 2021.
On this show Russ is chatting to professional gardener Anna Matthews talking about the charity Gardening for Disabled Trust and their new book ‘Cuttings’ in which there are over 500 tips from famous gardeners such as Carol Klein, Mark Lane and Alan Titchmarsh, from celebrities including Joanna Lumley, Helen Mirren, Julian Clary & Jeff Beck and from professional gardeners & clients of the Trust. We also have an insight into the career of Anna as a professional gardener from the Channel Islands to Elton John’s garden and travels around the world.
Allotment growing in the Arctic Circle - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 14. 31st January 2021.
This show features a special interview with Marjukka Metsola who has her allotment garden in the World’s most northern allotment which is in Rovaniemi Lapland, Finland. Listen to this fascinating insight into gardening in the Arctic Circle. From the darkness of the long winters to 24 hours of daylight in June and July. Marjukka’s season starts in May when the snow has gone. She lives in her beautiful garden cottage on the allotment garden from May until September growing potatoes, carrots, peas, beans, onions, fruit, herbs and flowers. The 24 hours of daylight in June and July ensures she has a great crop.
Bear Creek Community Garden & film makers of 'A Garden Experience: Growing Organic’ - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 13. 20th December 2020.
A very special show interviewing Karen Stith from the Bear Creek Garden Association in Colorado Springs which features in the film ‘A Garden Experience: Growing Organic’ and we’ll also be talking to the film makers Nancy Bentley and John Atkinson. A great interview giving an insight into the community garden and the making of the film which shows the community garden throughout the seasons, the community spirit and wildlife.
Allotment growing 1000ft above sea level - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 12. 15th November 2020.
Giant Pumpkins! - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 11. 11th October 2020.
Figs & Melons -Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 10. 6th September 2020.
Join Russ from his Allotment in Lancashire and Jake from his allotment in Derbyshire talking about figs, melons, what they’ve been up on their plots this month, future plans, plus news and events.
Garden Centre in Lockdown! - Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 9. 14th June 2020 including an interview with David Rigby of Pimbo Garden Centre.
Join Russ & Jake in this extended podcast talking about what they’ve been up on their plots this month, news, events and a fascinating interview with David Rigby taking about his family owned Lancashire based garden centre during lockdown.
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 8. 29th March 2020 including another interview with Malcolm KIngswell.
Join Russ & Jake talking about what they’ve been up on their plots this month, there has been plenty of seed sowing and jake will be talking about his hot bed! There is also another interview with Malcolm Kingswell on his allotment 1000ft above sea level in South Wales talking about algae removal from polytunnels, tips on growing leeks and how he deals with weeds from a neighbouring plot!
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 7. 1st March 2020 including interview with Malcolm KIngswell.
The first of the 2020 series of Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Show. Join Russ & Jake talking about what they've been up to over the winter and their plans for the new season. Jake will also be talking about his new Manure Fork! There is also an interview with Malcolm Kingswell who has an allotment 1000ft above sea level in South Wales and you can hear Malcolm talk about managing his allotment, composting, 3 types of no dig and his ealrly sowing regime.
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show Episode 6 October 2019
Join Russ from his Allotment in Lancashire and Jake from his allotment in Derbyshire in this podcast from October 2019.
Russ & Jake will be reflecting on the growing season, the successes and the disaster and plants for over winter and the New Year
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show. Episode 5 August 2019. Special edition interview with Estelle Briers
A special programme recorded in August 2019 with Estelle Briers, Silver-Gilt award-winning show gardener.
We will be talking about the Chorley and Southport Flower shows where Estelle’s show gardens were awarded Silver-Gilt, the local community groups which helped with the gardens & how the garden design was inspired by the Alan Ayckbourn comedy ‘Woman in Mind’.
We will also be taking a stroll through Estelle’s allotment in Chorley.
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show Episode 4 July 2019
Join Russ from his Allotment in Lancashire and Jake from his allotment in Derbyshire in this podcast from May 2019.
Russ & Jake will be talking about their allotments, news and events for the coming month
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show Episode 3 June 2019
Join Russ from his Allotment in Lancashire and Jake from his allotment in Derbyshire in this podcast from June 2019.
Russ & Jake will be talking about their allotments, news and events for the coming month
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show Episode 1 April 2019
This is the first Digging the Dirt podcast featuring Russ from his Allotment in Lancashire and Jake from his allotment in Derbyshire.
Russ & Jake will be talking about their allotments, news and events for the coming month.
Digging the Dirt - The Allotment Garden Show Episode 2 May 2019
Join Russ from his Allotment in Lancashire and Jake from his allotment in Derbyshire in this podcast from May 2019.
They will be talking about their allotments, news and events for the coming month