Allotment Diaries Podcast

Allotment Diaries Podcast

Laura & Chay

Episodes 81
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
45%
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About This Podcast

The 'Allotment Diaries Podcast' is a podcast that aims to provide an honest look at what it's like to own an allotment plot. It discusses what has worked well as well as what has not worked so well. 

The podcast will also feature interviews with other allotment holders about their experiences and allotments, as well as special guests. 

For more information or to submit a question, please email [email protected].

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Recent Episodes

S5E78 EP.78 | Laura & Chay at the Annual Garden Press Event

Feb 27, 2026 24m

Laura and Chay meet up at the annual Garden Press Event in London to catch up and share their thoughts on the latest horticultural trends. In this quick, lively discussion, they explore the weird,…

EP.77 | Rain, Real Life & the Return to the Plot

Feb 12, 2026 52m

After a short break while life got busy, Chay and Laura are back behind the mic to catch up and explain the recent pause in episodes. With 2026 bringing relentless daily rain, there’s been very…

S4E76 EP.76 | Christmas Day at the Allotment Diaries

Dec 25, 2025 32m

Laura and Chay return with a special Christmas Day episode of Allotment Diaries. This time, the conversation is less about digging and growing and more about festive traditions, Christmas Day…

S4E75 EP.75 | Back on the Plot: Winter Plans, Polytunnels & Seed Dreams

Dec 22, 2025 51m

After a month off — thanks to both Laura and Chay being knocked out by flu, general illness, and the fact that December can feel like a quieter time on the allotment — they’re back to chat all things…

S4E74 EP.74 | Harvest and Home UK: Claire’s Allotment Journey

Nov 10, 2025 1h 30m

In this episode, Laura and Chay chat with Claire, an allotmenteer from Portchester in Hampshire, known online as Harvest and Home UK. Claire’s allotment journey began just four years ago when she and…

S4E73 EP.73 | Birthdays, Escaped Chickens, and Winter Plans.

Oct 14, 2025 1h 11m

In this episode, Chay and Laura catch up on what they have been harvesting and what’s been happening on their allotments while juggling the chaos of their children’s birthday parties. Chay shares an…

S4E72 EP.72 | Growing Stories & Soil Squad with Vicky & Karin of The Plot Thickens

Sep 29, 2025 1h 35m

In this episode, Chay and Laura sit down with Vicky and Karin, the brilliant duo behind The Plot Thickens podcast. As fellow podcasters, they share a deep appreciation for the passion, dedication,…

S4E71 EP.71 | From Plot to Plate: Growing, Cooking, and Sharing.

Sep 15, 2025 47m

In this episode, Laura and Chay chat all about growing, harvesting, and cooking straight from the plot. They share stories of the very first things they ever grew, the crops that make it onto their…

S4E70 EP.70 | Talking to Plants: Laura & Chay’s Allotment Catch-Up.

Sep 01, 2025 49m

In this 70th episode, Laura and Chay reunite to swap updates from their plots as well as what they have been up to. While activity on the allotment has been a little quieter, there’s still plenty to…

S4E69 EP.69 | Plotting for Wellbeing: Celebrating National Allotment Week.

Aug 13, 2025 53m

In this episode, Chay and Laura are joined by Guy Herzmark, the Northern Regional Representative for the National Allotment Society (NAS). to talk all things National Allotment Week — running from…

S4E68 EP.68 | Harvests, Hosepipe Bans & Honest Moments.

Jul 29, 2025 1h 18m

In this episode, Laura and Chay catch up on everything happening on their allotment plots during the busy month of July. They dive into what they've been harvesting recently, the various tasks…

S4E67 EP.67 | From Chelsea to Hampton: A Stroll Through the Flower Shows.

Jul 14, 2025 1h 4m

In this episode, Laura and Chay reconnect at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show, taking listeners along for a walk-and-talk through the event. As they explore the showgrounds, they share their…

S4E66 EP.66 | The National Allotment Society with Guy Herzmark

Jun 30, 2025 1h 16m

In this episode, Laura and Chay are joined by Guy Herzmark, the Northern Regional Representative for the National Allotment Society (NAS). With over 25 years of experience as an allotmenteer in…

S4E65 EP.65 | Designing Green Dreams with James Smith!

Jun 16, 2025 1h 29m

In this episode, Laura and Chay are joined by the talented James Smith, an accomplished garden designer at Landscape Services. James is a former RHS medalist and was a finalist for the prestigious…

S4E64 EP.64 | From Scrubs to Soil: Holly’s Allotment Journey!

Jun 02, 2025 1h 20m

In this heartwarming episode, Laura and Chay sit down with Holly, a midwife and passionate allomenteer from St Albans, to talk about how she discovered solace and mental clarity through her allotment…

S4E63 EP.63 | ‘Following in my Footsteps’: Leanne's Allotment Journey and BBC Gardeners' Beautiful Borders.

May 19, 2025 1h 15m

In this uplifting episode, Laura and Chay chat with Leanne, a passionate allotment gardener who has taken on three plots since 2021. Leanne shares the highs and lows of her gardening journey, the…

S4E62 EP.62 | Buzz Into Beekeeping with Mark: From Hobbyist to Hive Maker!

May 05, 2025 1h 56m

In this episode, Laura and Chay are joined by Mark, founder of Buzz Into Beekeeping, who shares his experience transitioning from a beekeeping enthusiast to launching a small business. Mark outlines…

S4E61 EP.61 | Growing with Clare – Containers, Bulbs & a Touch of Scottish Culture

Apr 28, 2025 1h 19m

In this episode, Chay and Laura are joined by Clare from Motherwell, an enthusiastic allotment holder now in her fourth year of growing. Clare shares her passion for container planting, discussing…

S4E60 EP.60 | The One Where They Barely Stay on Topic (Featuring Anna)

Apr 14, 2025 1h 49m

In the 60th and longest-ever episode of Allotment Diaries Podcast, hosts Laura and Chay are joined by special guest Anna for a delightfully off-topic conversation that starts with good intentions…

S4E59 EP.59 | Laura and Chay record on their plots!

Apr 01, 2025 43m

For the first time ever, Chay and Laura take the podcast to the plot—literally! Armed with a microphone, a questionable sense of direction, and an eye on the looming rain clouds, they attempt a…

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Allotment Diaries Podcast has published 81 episodes since June 2022, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.

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