Podcasts about Allotment

This week has been one of those classic early‑May weeks where everything seems to need doing at once. I've been sowing our Seed of the Month, tackling slugs and snails in the kitchen garden, trying to stay on top of the allotment before inspections begin, and finishing our April Book of the Month: RHS Can I Grow Potatoes in Pots? by Sally Nex. There's plenty to share, so let's get into it. From the Kitchen Garden This week in the kitchen garden we've been sowing our Seed of the Month: Winter Cabbage. I'm a little later than planned, but May and June are still perfect months to get these hardy brassicas started. Winter cabbages are one of my favourite crops because they stand strong through the cold months and give you that wonderful feeling of harvesting fresh veg when everything else has slowed down. There's nothing quite like cutting a crisp cabbage on Christmas Day. Somvarities I recommend are: Winter cabbage Tudra F1 Savoy vertus 2 Savoy Di Verona I sow mine in root trainers filled with a good quality seed compost, making a hole about a centimetre deep and dropping in one seed per cell. They don't need heat at this time of year — just a cool, bright spot in the shed. Once the roots show at the bottom, they're ready for potting on. I'll be planting mine out in the bed where my first early potatoes have been growing, once those are harvested in June. Alongside the cabbages, the kitchen garden has been full of activity. Lots of plants have gone into the ground, but the slugs and snails have been causing havoc, especially on my squash and sweetcorn. Thankfully there's still time to sow replacements, and I even picked up a couple of courgette plants from the garden centre — different varieties to what I usually grow, but I'm always happy to experiment. To help manage the slug problem, I've been using an upturned clay pot as a trap. The slugs hide inside during the day, making them easy to collect and feed to the chickens. It's simple, effective, and nothing goes to waste. Some of my brassicas, especially the purple sprouting broccoli and kale, are still in flower and taking up a lot of space, but I'm determined to save more of my own seed this year, so I'm letting them finish their cycle before clearing the beds. Down on the Allotment It's been incredibly busy on the allotment. We're only a third of the way through the year, but everything seems to have hit at once. I'll admit I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed — a combination of dry weather, lots of planting, and the knowledge that allotment inspections are just around the corner. To stay on top of things, I sit down every Thursday evening and write a list of weekend tasks, sorted by priority: Top priority: jobs that will cause damage if ignored — watering, planting out, anything urgent. Medium priority: tidying, mowing, weeding, keeping the plot looking cared for. Low priority: fun projects like cutting comfrey for compost or mulch. This week I've been planting out cucumbers, which are now climbing up hazel sticks harvested from my own tree. They look great once they're in, even if the sticks are a bit of a battle to get into the ground. I've also been cutting back comfrey. It's a brilliant plant for compost, mulch, and homemade plant feed, though it does have a habit of popping up everywhere. The leaves make a great mulch for tomatoes and cucumbers, adding potassium and helping retain moisture. The allotment is looking good overall. Potatoes are up, asparagus and rhubarb are coming thick and fast, and the garlic is looking excellent with no sign of leek rust. Even the elephant garlic is starting to form flower heads — which I'll snap off and use in the kitchen. Recipe of the Week — Broad Bean Smash This week's recipe is a simple but delicious Broad Bean Smash, perfect for early‑season broad beans that have overwintered beautifully. You'll find the full recipe on the Veg Grower Podcast website.

Not long ago, virtual fencing felt like a “maybe someday” idea. Today, ranchers are using it in some of the toughest country out there.Virtual fencing isn't exactly a new conversation anymore, but how and where it's being used continues to evolve.In this episode, we head off the prairie and into a forest allotment in western Montana. With rugged terrain, wildlife pressure, and little to no traditional fence, this is a real-world look at how the technology performs when things get complicated.Host Haylie Shipp is joined by Jim Felton of Felton Angus Ranch and Grace Inglee with Vence to walk through how virtual fencing works, how it's being used on forest allotments, and what ranchers are learning along the way.In This Episode What virtual fencing is and how it works  How it performs on forest allotments vs open prairie  Managing cattle in rough terrain without traditional fence  Time savings, labor considerations, and adoption  Lessons learned from real-world use ResourcesPrevious episode:An Unfiltered Rancher Response to Virtual Fencinghttps://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2166701/episodes/16149902-an-unfiltered-rancher-response-to-virtual-fencingUpcoming events:https://ranchstewards.org/eventsWhy This MattersAt the Ranch Stewards Podcast, we focus on the intersection of ranching, conservation, and community.This episode brings all three together and highlights how tools like virtual fencing can help producers manage land more effectively while staying connected to the landscapes and people that matter most.This podcast is brought to you in part by Vence.Learn more: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/hub/vence/Support the showThe Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org. Want to support our mission? Visit www.ranchstewards.org/support.

We're at the end of April and everything suddenly feels early this year. Warm days, fast growth, and that sense that the season has properly kicked into gear. I've taken a few risks in the kitchen garden, made good progress down on the allotment, and had a beekeeping experience that's left me more excited than ever about keeping my own hive. Here's what's been happening. From the Kitchen Garden; Planting Early I've done something I don't normally do at this time of year: I planted out all my tender plants. Tomatoes, aubergines, chillies, peppers, courgettes — they're all in the ground. It's a gamble, but with fleece ready and plenty of backup plants, I'm willing to take the chance. The kitchen garden looks full now, even though a few brassicas are still flowering before they come out. A big job finally ticked off was moving the Belfast sinks that hold our herbs. With my brother's help, they're now in front of the potting shed and look much better there. Seed sowing is calming down, although I did lose a batch of sweetcorn after leaving them too long in the heated propagator. A reminder that airflow matters. I've also sown Crown Prince pumpkins — one of my favourites — and I'm hoping to save seed from them later in the year. Watering has suddenly become a daily job. Mulching with compost is helping, but if this dry spell continues, we'll be relying heavily on the water butts. Down the Allotment; Protecting Brassicas It's been warm enough that I regretted not taking water with me, so a reminder to take fluids, sunscreen and a hat. I've made myself ill before by ignoring that. The last of the potatoes went in this week — King Edwards — finishing off six weeks of staggered planting. Compost is always tight, but we had just enough to mulch the bed. The brassicas are all planted out too: sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, kale. A bit of lime, firm soil, and a good watering. The pigeons have already shown interest, but instead of netting, I've put up children's windmill toys. They move in the breeze, scare off pigeons, and still let the smaller birds in to deal with slugs and snails. A quick mow made the whole plot look better, and the asparagus bed is now producing well. I picked a good handful this week, and more spears are appearing every day. Recipe of the Week With early peas and fresh mint ready, I made a simple pea and mint soup. Butter, onion, garlic, peas, stock, fresh mint — blended until smooth and served with crusty bread. It tastes like spring in a bowl and is a great way to use those first early peas. From the Podding Shed; My First Real Beekeeping Experience For my birthday, my wife booked me onto a beekeeping experience day, and it was fascinating. The beekeeper I visited manages 140 hives across Sussex, and as we arrived, a swarm was already moving between trees. Standing in the middle of thousands of bees was incredible — they weren't aggressive, just busy. We suited up and went through several hives, checking for eggs, honey stores, pollen and queen cells. I learned a huge amount, including how to spot signs of swarming. One hive was a bit angry, and after we took our suits off, I did get stung twice, but it hasn't put me off at all. What it has done is confirm that keeping bees at home isn't suitable — too close to neighbours. The allotment is the better option, but the council requires experience before granting permission, which is tricky when you can't get experience without keeping bees. I'm working with them to find a way forward. I'm more excited than ever to start keeping bees properly.

Fred from the Sub Arctic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube channel returns to share two chilling accounts of Alaska's mysterious “Harry Man.” For more incredible stories from Fred, be sure to check out his channel using the link in the show notes.In the first account, Daniel from the Bristol Bay region recalls a terrifying experience from roughly 40 years ago while helping his father build a log cabin on a Native allotment.What began with small but unsettling disturbances, including missing items and eerie screams in the surrounding wilderness, quickly escalated into something far more frightening. One night, violent knocking shook the cabin, triggering an overwhelming sense of dread. When they stepped outside, they came face to face with a massive, muscular figure covered in reddish-brown hair, standing well over 10 feet tall. At the same time, it seemed another presence had entered the cabin itself, breaking through the door.Fearing for their lives, Daniel and his father fled to their skiff as strange chirping, clicking, and popping sounds echoed around them. When they later returned, they found the cabin badly damaged, and years afterward, only the lower portion remained salvageable.Fred also shares reports from Mark Frank, whose own sightings add another unsettling layer to the mystery.In February 2019, near an oil well and seismic trail, Mark encountered a large hairy figure that appeared to transform into a moose with a distorted face before vanishing from sight. Then, in May near Valdez, he witnessed multiple figures positioned on a mountainside, seemingly watching over a female and two juveniles as they moved across the slope.Sub Arctic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

A group representing allotment growers has called for a significant increase in the number of plots nationwide. Reporter Conor Hunt.

Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers investigates a fraud scheme in which a woman tricks naive soldiers into a quick marriage, so she can get a monthly payment from the government, during their wartime service. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Originally broadcast on Sunday, November 12th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware, … Ann Rogers.Jerry Kokich, … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Christian Neuhaus ... Inspector Collins. Erin Suminsby … Amy Lincoln.Patte Rosebank … Jane Fischer.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Dan Ware … Bobby McDonald.Pete Lutz … Lucky Bill. Logan Smith … your Announcer. Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt 80th episode, we share some emotional news—stepping away from Allotment Diaries. What began as a simple idea to talk about growing vegetables and life on the allotment blossomed into something far more meaningful: a space built on connection, community, and shared passion.Over the journey, we've met incredible people, heard inspiring stories, and experienced the highs and lows that come with both gardening and life. This podcast has never just been about plants—it's been about people, resilience, and the joy of growing together.As life evolves, with family, work, and new opportunities ahead, the decision to pause hasn't been easy. But this isn't a final goodbye—just the closing of a chapter we're deeply proud of.To everyone who listened, supported, and joined us along the way—thank you. And to those still tending their plots, keep growing. The lessons from the allotment stay with us wherever we go.If you would like to continue following our personal allotment journey then do give us follow on Instagram (@chayallotment and @lauras_allotment_dream) as we will continue to be active there.Laura & Chay xP.S | If you would like to continue following our personal allotment journey then do give us follow on Instagram (@chayallotment and @lauras_allotment_dream) as we will continue to be active there.Support the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com.You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about. 

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Laura and Chay are joined by Reece from Bristol, an avid gardener and dedicated allotment holder. Reece shares his deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with cancer and how gardening — and the sanctuary of his allotment — became an important source of strength during one of the most challenging periods of his life.Throughout the conversation, Reece speaks openly about his diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional and physical hurdles he faced along the way. He explains how connecting with nature, tending to plants, and spending time on his plot provided moments of peace, purpose, and hope while navigating his recovery.Reece also reflects on the practical challenges he encountered, particularly around reduced mobility, and how he adapted his gardening to overcome those barriers. His determination and positivity shine through as he describes the small victories that gardening brought him.Of course, it wouldn't be an allotment podcast without talking about growing. Reece chats about how last year's season went on his plot and shares what he's been sowing so far this year, offering listeners a glimpse into the crops and plans that are keeping him motivated for the season ahead.This is one of the most uplifting and inspiring episodes yet — a story that will resonate with anyone who has faced illness, supported a loved one through it, or simply believes in the healing power of nature and gardening.You can follow Reece on Instagram - thegardenersadventureSupport the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

In this episode David chats with the Treasurer Barbara about the joys of Allotments.Barbara shares a little history of the area and the allotments, and the fact that the Roundheads and Cavaliers once fought in the area. We learn of the changes of that she has noticed through her times in Buckingham and the impact this has had on the allotments and its holders. As a long-standing member of the community and management she shares some sage advice on the benefits of being part of a fun, engaging and helpful sector of Buckingham Society. Barbara also discusses her passion for growing both vegetables and flowers and how the pressures of modern day life has changed the ways the allotments work, the demand for plots and the way the allotments are used and how its rules evolve with the demands of society.More information can be found on their website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allotments are an integral part of German culture. Our correspondent in Germany, Kaspar Visser, took a closer look at the gardens, their cultural meaning and history. - Schrebergärten sind fester Bestandteil der deutschen Kultur. Unser Korrespondent in Deutschland, Kaspar Visser, hat sich die Gärten, ihre kulturelle Bedutung und Geschichte etwas näher angeschaut.

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, innovative, and wonderful things they've seen so far at the event.The Garden Press Event is a highlight for garden and allotment lovers, designers, and industry professionals, showcasing:New garden designs and landscaping ideas for the upcoming year.Innovative gardening products hitting shops and nurseries soon.Emerging trends in horticulture and lifestyle gardening.Through this event, attendees get a sneak peek at the products and styles that will shape gardens, allotments and gardening practices in the months ahead. Laura and Chay share their reactions, inspirations, and what they're excited to try out themselves.Tune in for a fun, insightful, and slightly quirky look at what's happening in the world of gardening and allotments this year.Support the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

This week's episode of The Veg Grower Podcast was packed with those subtle but exciting signs that the growing season is waking up. After a rare dry spell on the south coast, I finally managed a full day in the kitchen garden — and it felt good to get stuck in. Kitchen Garden: Early Growth & Essential Tidying With the soil warming, weeds have started to appear, which is always a positive indicator that spring is on the way. Even more surprising was spotting the first early shoots of asparagus pushing through — far earlier than expected, but very welcome. I mulched the asparagus bed with rich worm compost from the wormery, although I did discover a small mouse living beneath the bin. Thankfully, not a rat — and a reminder to keep an eye on things, especially with chickens nearby. I also planted out some strong young leeks that were originally destined for a cancelled project. These were sown in May and have grown beautifully in pots, so they're now filling an otherwise empty bed. I've also started another batch of leek seeds using my usual polystyrene‑box method. Seedlings & Temperature Monitoring Seedlings are everywhere at the moment — chillies, peppers, onions sown on Boxing Day — and they're finally putting on growth after a slow start. My Bluetooth thermometer in the potting shed continues to be invaluable for tracking temperatures and deciding when to sow. Allotment: Winter Jobs & Greenhouse Prep Despite the rain, I pushed on with allotment jobs. February is always a strange month — half winter, half spring — but I managed to clear prunings, weed, and top up beds with compost. When the rain set in, I moved into the greenhouse for a full clean and sterilise. Broken panes were swept up, frames washed, and everything disinfected with a natural biodegradable cleaner. It's now ready for the season ahead. The second greenhouse, “The Sergeant,” still needs glazing, but I'm leaning toward covering it with polytunnel plastic — a practical and affordable solution that should get it functional quickly. In the Kitchen: Crispy Veg Pancakes With Shrove Tuesday and Chinese New Year coinciding, I cooked up crispy vegetable pancakes filled with homegrown leeks, cabbage, carrot and onion, finished with a sweet chilli and soy dressing. A delicious way to use winter veg. Grow Lights: Why They're Becoming Essential This week I also talked about grow lights — something I once thought unnecessary but now consider vital for year‑round growing, especially with limited winter daylight. My older IKEA lights are fading after a decade of use, and last year's cheap Amazon set hasn't impressed. But this week I received a sample from a new company, Oasis Grow Lights, and the build quality and brightness immediately stood out. One key feature I love: adjustable chains. My own experiment this year showed that seedlings grown with lights 10cm above them were stockier and stronger than those grown with lights 60cm away. Light distance matters — a lot. I'll be trialling these new lights properly over the coming weeks, but first impressions are excellent.

David meets up with Oliver Schurmann in the old abandoned quarry that's the new home for Mount Venus nursery. After 25 years in a walled garden, the new location is a magical place reclaimed by nature. Adam Frost chooses his bulb of the month (Crocus tommasinianus) and a dream comes true for some residents in Culmore near Derry as a brand new allotment site gets going. Also on the programme, Amy Kelly on getting your seeds going early and Colin Agnew joins David in studio to talk about creating a home for alpines and they answer listener questions. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

This week's podcast is a bit longer than usual, but there's plenty going on both in the garden and beyond. From steady progress on the allotment, to seed sowing at home, and a fascinating deep dive into beekeeping, it's been a good week all round. Down on the Allotment After a very wet week, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the allotment had dried out. With no major infrastructure projects planned this year, I've been concentrating on tidying problem areas. The space by the shed, where my gooseberries grow, is now almost finished. Brambles and self-seeded trees have been removed, and the gooseberries given a proper prune to remove dead and crossing branches. It already feels like a far more manageable and productive area. I've also been doing light tidying in front of the greenhouses and checking over the concrete pipes I'll be using this year for carrots and parsnips. Speaking of which, I lifted a few carrots, parsnips and leeks for dinner and was impressed by how well the carrots are still holding up in the ground. Next on the list are the autumn raspberries, which need cutting back to ground level, and tackling brambles creeping in from neighbouring plots. In the Kitchen Garden At home, seed sowing is continuing at a steady pace. Alongside the Supporters Club seeds, I've been sowing something every day, including basil, dill, cress, tatsoi, sunflower microgreens, sorrel and celery. Some earlier sowings, particularly the chillies started back in December, have now been potted on. Space is starting to become a bit tight under lights and on heat mats, but everything is growing well for now. One of the bigger home jobs this week has been continuing work on the elm tree. It's slow, careful progress, but safety comes first. While we were outside, the chickens were also allowed to free-range around the garden again, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Beekeeping – A Fascinating Conversation The main feature this week is a long and very interesting chat with Mark from Buzz Into Beekeeping. Beekeeping is something I've wanted to do for a long time, and Mark explains it all brilliantly – from how to get started, to what equipment you really need, how much space a hive takes up, and what's involved in looking after bees throughout the year. We also talked about swarming, neighbours, garden suitability, and the many benefits of keeping bees, from pollination to honey and beeswax. It's definitely left me even more inspired to give it a go. Marks email is Maark@buzzintobeekeeping.co.uk You can also find Mark on his instagram https://www.instagram.com/buzzintobeekeeping/ Recipe of the Week This week's recipe is a creamy garlic and herb root vegetable tray bake, using a mix of potatoes, parsnips, carrots, swede and onions. Simple to make, perfect with a roast, and just as good reheated the next day. If you've been thinking about beekeeping, or you're just curious about how it all works, this is an episode well worth listening to.

This week's episode is the final Veg Grower Podcast of 2025, and I wanted to take a step back and reflect on what has been a huge year here in the kitchen garden and down on the allotment. From new systems and new beds, to challenges with drought, job changes, and the reminder of just how powerful growing food can be for our mental health, this episode is very much about looking at what worked, what didn't, and what I've learned along the way. Kitchen Garden Update 2025 has been a brilliant year for the kitchen garden. Being able to step straight outside and spend even a few minutes tidying, mulching or weeding has made a massive difference, especially during busy periods. One of the biggest upgrades this year was installing an AutoPot system in the greenhouse, and it has more than paid for itself. Tomatoes, cucumbers and other greenhouse crops have thrived with very little intervention, producing an abundance of food for minimal effort. Other highlights from the kitchen garden include: Adding new beds and keeping a steady flow of crops coming in Growing perennial crops like asparagus and rhubarb from seed Successful straw bale gardening, once the bales were properly conditioned using a high-nitrogen feed Growing food from supermarket produce, including potatoes, garlic, ginger and herbs Beyond the harvests, the kitchen garden has played a huge role in supporting my mental health this year. During times of change and disruption, simply being outside, focused on small achievable jobs, made a real difference. Allotment Update Down on the allotment, 2025 was all about productivity, resilience and learning how to work with less time available. One of the standout successes this year has been using straw as a mulch. At around £3.50 per bale, it's been a cost-effective way to protect soil, retain moisture during a very dry year, and massively improve yields – particularly with potatoes. Other key lessons and highlights include: Producing far more of our own compost using large corrugated iron compost bins Accepting that some crops struggled in the dry conditions, particularly beans and peas Seeing brassicas, potatoes and fruit crops really thrive despite the lack of rain Gradually improving problem areas and boundaries over winter The goal for 2026 is clear: add even more organic matter, improve soil structure, and push productivity even further. Recipe of the Week – Bubble and Squeak This week's recipe is a proper post-Christmas classic: Bubble and Squeak. It's a fantastic way to use up leftover roast potatoes and vegetables, lightly mashed, mixed together and fried until crisp and golden. Perfect with an egg for breakfast, or served alongside cold meats – and it freezes beautifully too. You'll find the full recipe on the website. £5,000 Food Growing Challenge Every year I aim to grow £5,000 worth of food, based on supermarket prices. While I didn't quite hit the target in 2025, we still managed an impressive £4,500 worth of home-grown food. Fruit crops were the real stars this year, with tomatoes, peppers, chillies, cucumbers and soft fruit delivering huge value – and there's plenty of scope to push that total even higher next year. Wrapping Up 2025 As I say goodbye to 2025, I want to thank everyone who has listened, commented, shared the podcast, or supported the show through the Supporters Club. Your support genuinely keeps this podcast going. I'll be back in 2026 with more growing, more learning, and more food from whatever space you have available. If you would like to support this podcast then please consider becoming a member of our supporters club or use some of affiliate links below for items you might be buying. We might get a little commission Premier seeds direct for all your seed needs Autopot uk a revolutionary watering system for growing the best veg easily. User discount code auto10rvg for 10%off

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 rituals, and—of course—some truly questionable Christmas cracker jokes.On behalf of everyone at the Allotment Diaries Podcast, we'd like to wish all our listeners, past and present, a very Merry Christmas. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and tune in as we share regular episodes about allotments, gardening, growing, and the everyday joys of home life.Perfect listening for a cosy Christmas Day walk, a post-dinner cuppa, or a quiet moment away from the chaos.Music by Ivor Game; http://www.ivorgame.comSupport the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

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 plot life.While winter is often seen as a slow month, there's still plenty to be getting on with. Laura shares what she's been up to on her plot over December, from winter jobs to keeping things ticking along. Chay, on the other hand, admits to not getting up to much on the plot itself, with his main focus turning to planning and preparation — including replacing his polytunnel after four years of hard use.Laura also reveals which seeds she's already purchased and what she's planning to sow in the coming months, proving that even in the depths of winter, the growing season is never far from our minds.Support the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

Hello!New episode is out now for you my delightful Patreon backers! Out early and ad-free!Why England and by extension all of UK is so allotment "obsessed" ? What does it all mean?Firstly, what is an allotment? When did it all started?As someone who moved in UK many years ago, seeing this lovely spaces in cities filled me with a sense of serenity, and an air of quaint old school happiness lets say, they evoked something romantic and from long lost era. Of course over the years I learned a lot about why these exist; what purpose and role fulfil in the society and the soul of the nation.Who has one, who are they owned and maintained by, and crucially why people still insist having? What is the source of their popularity?Importantly, can one person/family feed themselves with produce from an allotment? Is there any point on doing so?Anyway I hope you'll enjoy my little potted allotment history here alongside with the interview with author and gardener Kathy Slack and nature conservationist, environmentalist and wildlife presenter Dr Sean McCormack!Kathy's Substack and Insta:https://kathyslack.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/gluts_gluttony/Sean's media:https://drseanmccormack.com/https://www.instagram.com/thatvetsean/Get his lovely children's book about rewildinghttps://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/beaver-believerspos=1&sid=f9e160ecd&_ss=rLinks about allotments and London's city farms and gardens:Calthorpe Community Garden:https://www.calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk/about-usSitopia Farmhttps://sitopiafarm.com/pages/about-our-farmCommunity veg boxes:https://growingcommunities.org/Love,The Delicious LegacySupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Veg Grower Podcast! I'm Richard, and my goal is to encourage and inspire you to grow more of your own food, no matter the space you have available. I share what I've been up to in my own allotment and kitchen garden here in Littlehampton on the south coast of the UK. After over 30 years of growing my own food, I'm still learning something new every single day. This week, I've been down on the allotment, getting stuck into some winter pruning, tending to my tools, and having a wander around the kitchen garden. Here's what's been happening. Winter Pruning It's that time of year to prune trees and bushes. I've been focusing on my apple and pear trees, both now fully dormant, making it easier to see the branches and plan the cuts. I start with the three Ds: Dead, Diseased, and Damaged branches. Clean, sharp secateurs are vital here to prevent spreading disease. These pruned branches go straight into the compost—yes, even the diseased ones, where they'll gradually break down over a few years. Next, I look for branches that cross or rub together and consider the overall shape and ventilation of the tree. Light and airflow are crucial for healthy growth, fruit production, and reducing fungal problems. One of my apple trees has been a bit of a challenge—it has a tendency to list over, despite staking. This week I hammered in a longer stake and tied the tree upright, then added straw mulch to protect the roots over winter. Mulching has worked really well this year, and I'm keen to continue using it wherever I can. Allotment Update Despite the cold weather, there's still plenty of life on the allotment. Some tender plants have succumbed to frost, but my brassicas and green manures are holding strong. The garlic is emerging nicely too, so I'm feeling optimistic about Christmas dinner straight from the garden! The council has been improving the roads and paths up to our allotment. The main track is still closed to vehicles, but it's looking much better than before. It's exciting to see this progress, although some neighbours have been trying to improve traction with old plant matter—trust me, it doesn't really work! After my allotment visit, I brought my tools home for a proper service. Tool Care Taking care of your garden tools is one of my passions. I give all my hand tools a thorough clean, sharpening, and treatment each year. Rust is removed, handles are sanded and treated with linseed oil, and metal parts are sharpened. I also use a bucket of sand mixed with used kitchen oil to store tools—it cleans, abrades, and coats them in one go. This simple routine keeps tools in great condition and ready to last for years. Chef Scott's Recipe of the Week This week, Chef Scott has been cooking Carrot and Parsnip Spiced Fritters. A brilliant way to use up stored root vegetables, these fritters are lightly spiced, crisp on the outside, and soft in the middle. Serve them with yoghurt or a poached egg—they're perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or garden snack. Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, grated 2 medium parsnips, grated 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground coriander 2 eggs 4 tbsp plain flour Salt and pepper Oil for frying Chopped parsley or coriander to garnish Method: Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated carrots and parsnips. Mix with onion, garlic, spices, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Adjust flour if too wet. Heat a splash of oil in a pan, spoon in mixture, flatten slightly, and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and garnish. Feel free to swap spices—curry powder, garam masala, chilli flakes, or even grated apple can give a different flavour twist. Seed Planning Winter is also the perfect time to go through your seed collection.

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This week on The Veg Grower Podcast, Richard delves into the latest happenings at his allotment and kitchen garden as he navigates the challenges of a busy schedule. With limited time available, he shares exciting updates on the ongoing improvements to the allotment and addresses a listener's question about the troublesome gooseberry sawfly. Allotment Adventures Richard kicks off this episode by recounting his visit to the allotment, where recent council works are paving the way for easier access. Despite the muddy conditions, he manages to tackle some persistent problem areas, particularly around his thorny gooseberry plants. He discusses a recent break-in at a fellow allotment holder's plot, highlighting the unfortunate reality of allotment life. Gooseberry Sawfly Solutions In response to a listener's query, Richard provides valuable insights on managing gooseberry sawfly infestations. He emphasises the importance of encouraging natural predators, such as birds and ground beetles, and suggests practical methods for dealing with the pesky caterpillars, including hand removal and the use of protective fleece. Seed of the Month Back in the kitchen garden, Richard reveals this month's seed selection: aubergines! He explains why December is a great time to start these seeds, sharing tips on sowing, germination, and ensuring successful growth. With the right conditions, aubergines can thrive, leading to bountiful harvests well into the summer. If you are looking to buy some Aubergine seeds then check out premier seeds direct. Book of the Month Finally, Richard discusses his latest read, Digging for Victory by Twigs Way and Mike Brown. He reflects on the historical significance of the Dig for Victory campaign, uncovering lesser-known facts and its impact on food production during challenging times. Richard encourages listeners to explore this fascinating topic further. The book of the month for December is Gardening with Junk by Adam Caplin

Welcome to this week's companion blog post for The Veg Grower Podcast. In Episode 633, Richard shares what has been happening across the kitchen garden and allotment after a sudden blast of winter weather, and introduces a rather clever Christmas gift idea in conversation with a young gardener named Belle. Kitchen Garden Update Winter made itself known this week with a heavy frost across the kitchen garden. Many tender plants have finally keeled over, signalling the true end of the growing season. Although frost damage is never fun, it does help tidy the beds naturally and shows which plants are genuinely hardy. Richard talks through which crops held up well, which ones finally gave in, and what that means for the weeks ahead. Now is the time to clear away soft, spent growth and begin planning winter protection, mulching, and early sowing plans for the new year. Allotment Update A visit to the allotment gives a clearer picture of how the cold snap has affected things on the plot. Some crops have slowed right down, but others are surprisingly resilient. In this episode, Richard discusses: How the frost has changed the look and feel of the plot What still needs harvesting before the next cold spell Jobs that will take priority over the coming week How the allotment is responding overall as winter approaches It's a good reminder that even after thirty years of growing, every season still has something new to teach us. A Christmas Gift Idea – Conversation with Belle To round off the episode, Richard chats with Belle, who shares a fantastic and thoughtful Christmas idea for gardeners. It's the sort of gift that is practical, personal, and genuinely useful — perfect for anyone who enjoys growing their own food. SEalstop.co.uk This conversation offers a fresh perspective from a younger gardener and brings a lovely festive note to the end of the episode. Final Thoughts With frost now firmly part of the weekly forecast, the winter season is well and truly underway. That does not mean the garden falls silent — far from it. There is still plenty happening outdoors, and plenty to prepare indoors ahead of next year. If you have thoughts on how the frost has affected your own garden this week, or if you have your own gardening gift ideas, feel free to share them with the community.

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 If your garden is looking tired or you've moved into a new home and inherited a scruffy or unloved plot, turning it into a garden you love can seem like a daunting task. What do you do with shrubs that have grown wild or a patio that's crumbling under your feet? Join plantsman, author, designer, and TV presenter, Nick Bailey, who's recently renovated his own garden and discover how to give your garden a new lease of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textIn this video, I sit down and talk to Ed, one of the founders of Roots Allotments, regarding some of the criticism levelled at Roots as a business.  As a Roots Allotment plot holder, I was keen to establish the truth surrounding some of the accusations that I had read online, and Ed was amazing in re-assuring and addressing those concerns head on.The passion in Ed's voice is incredible as he talks about the joy surrounding growing, but the harsh reality that it is increasingly important for us to have access to a growing space.  I have so much respect for Ed, being willing to talk to honestly and transparently.  I found this chat incredibly reassuring and inspiring and hope you do too.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

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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 her husband, Trev, decided on a whim to apply for a plot—despite having no prior gardening experience. Like so many who discover the world of allotments, they quickly became hooked.Since then, their passion has continued to grow. They've taken on additional plots, started keeping chickens, and embraced a slower, more hands-on way of living. Claire shares how the allotment has shaped her life, from learning to grow her own food to preserving produce in creative ways—like her popular homemade chilli jam.We also talk about her recent move into vlogging on YouTube, and how documenting her journey has opened up a welcoming community of like-minded growers.This episode offers a warm and inspiring insight into how an allotment can unexpectedly transform your day-to-day life, your wellbeing, and your sense of purpose—often in a very short time.You can find out more about Claire on Instagram at @harvestandhomeuk,and you can follow her journey over on YouTube under Harvest and Home UK.Support the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

There's something deeply satisfying about harvesting in autumn. Even if it's just a handful of herbs you've kept alive on your windowsill or a single carrot pulled out of the soil looking a bit wonky and surprised to see you, it hits different this time of year. It's not just food. It's a pause. A quiet moment where you realise: the work I did months ago? It mattered.And today, I want to talk about that harvest.Not the romanticised, golden field version.The small, scruffy, real kind; balcony baskets, allotment beds, pots tucked into corners, and whatever else you've managed to coax into growing.Because even now, even as the days shorten and the weather cools, there's still so much growing to be done. And when it comes to eating seasonally, cooking with what's in front of you, and preserving those small harvests? Autumn is where it all comes together.Growing in Small Spaces (Yes, Even Now)If you've been here a while, you'll know: we don't have a sprawling garden. Our main growing spaces are: a 1m x 4m balcony, two floors up, with patchy light and random gusts of wind, and a small, scruffy allotment plot.And still nine seasons in we're pulling food from it and loving it.Tomatoes that made it through summer. Courgettes that tried to take over the world. Herbs tucked into every available corner.The Allotment in Autumn: Messy, Honest, and MagicDown at the allotment, things are winding down, but it's not over. Far from it. This is the season of roots, storage crops, and putting the soil to bed.The courgettes have usually packed it in by now. The tomatoes are sulking. But the beans are drying on the vine, the squash is fattening up, and the carrots and onions are waiting for the fork. I like to head down in the early evening, basket in hand, and come home with muddy veg and cold fingers. It's one of the most grounding feelings I know.There's also the clean-up… pulling old plants, clearing space, layering mulch or cardboard to protect the soil over winter. It's the kind of work that doesn't give you instant gratification, but it matters. It's slow stewardship. It's thinking ahead, even when the garden's starting to look like it's giving up.And there's still time to sneak in some autumn sowings, overwintering onions, garlic, broad beans. The stuff that sits patiently through the cold and explodes into life in spring. It's quiet, humble gardening. The long game. My favourite kind.Autumn in the KitchenOnce the food's in the basket (or bag, or jumper — no shame), the real magic starts. The kitchen turns seasonal too.This is when the slow cooking starts. Big pots of soup. Roasted roots. Crumbles. Casseroles with everything chucked in. Bowls that steam up your glasses when you lean in.We make tomato sauce from the glut, freeze berries, whizz up pesto from the last of the basil, and stuff herbs into ice cube trays with olive oil. It's not fancy. It's practical. It's “future me will thank you” food.And I'll be honest… we don't have a giant freezer or a dreamy pantry. Our kitchen is small. Our storage is small. But every year, we still manage to tuck away a bit of autumn. And when I pull out that tomato sauce in January, it's like the season left me a note: Hey, remember this? You grew it. You made it. You're still doing it.Real Meals, No Aesthetic RequiredI'm not here for curated meal prep shots. I'm here for traybakes made from whatever's in the allotment basket. Omelettes with herbs you snipped from a pot next to the washing line. One-pot pastas that somehow feel fancy because there's garlic and kale in them.This is the kind of cooking that feels good. Not because it's complicated, but because it's connected.It's the kind of cooking where you remember: this food didn't just show up. It came from somewhere. Maybe even from your own hands. And that matters.Sometimes we light a candle at dinner. Not for the vibes, but to mark the moment. To slow down. To give thanks, quietly, for the work that went in. For the fact we get to eat this way. I want my kids to remember that food isn't just something you grab. It's part of the cycle. Part of the season. Part of us.If You're New to Growing — Start HereIf you're reading this and thinking, I don't grow much, that's okay. Start small. One pot of herbs. One tray of roasted veg. One soup that uses what's in season. That's enough.You don't need to be a farmer. You don't need a huge kitchen or a big garden or a fancy dehydrator. You just need the willingness to notice what's growing, and work with it. Let it feed you. Let it teach you. Let it slow you down.The Season of EnoughAutumn isn't here to tell you to do more. It's here to remind you what enough feels like. Enough food. Enough work. Enough harvest. Enough you.So whether you're pulling a few carrots from the soil, or just adding a handful of balcony herbs to your dinner, you're doing it. You're part of the rhythm. You're part of the season. To hear more, visit theslowlivingcollective.substack.com

Neighbourhoods across the nation should reimagine how we grow, share and eat food by growing gardens in their areas. That's the call from Ballymun-based charity GAP Ireland, as part of National Community Gardens and Allotments Week. Henry McKean visited the area putting this call into practice and sent us this report.

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 amusing story about an unexpected visitor to his plot — an escaped chicken from a neighbouring allotment — and explains how he handled the situation.The pair also discuss their upcoming plans as they prepare for the winter months, with a few surprising projects on the horizon. They delve into a lively debate about the benefits of caring for your tools during the colder season. While it's not everyone's favourite task, Chay makes a strong case for why tool maintenance might be one of the most underrated aspects of allotment life.To round off the episode, they're delighted to feature music from listener Ivor Game, whose beautiful melody perfectly complements the spirit of the show.If you'd like to find out more, visit our website at: http://www.ivorgame.comSupport the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Allotment Swindle.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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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, and courage it takes to create meaningful content purely for the love of it and for the benefit of listeners.Vicky and Karin open up about how they first met, what inspired them to start their podcast, and the journey they've been on since – from the highs and lows to the lessons learned along the way. They also give us a behind-the-scenes look at their most recent season on their plots and a sneak peek into what plans they have next year. Beyond podcasting, Vicky and Karin are now channelling their energy into an exciting new venture: Soil Squad. Founded in 2024 in St Albans, Soil Squad is a UK-based Community Interest Company (CIC) with a mission to turn food waste into nutrient-rich compost, promote regenerative farming, and educate communities about the importance of healthy soil. Through their Community Composting Hub at Sandridge Road Allotments, they provide composting services, run sustainability workshops, and deliver educational programmes to schools and local businesses.This is an inspiring conversation about community, sustainability, and the power of sharing stories – both through podcasts and hands-on action.You can find out more about Soil Squad via their website: https://soilsquad.uk/Support the showIf you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

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 must-grow list every year, and whether they plan their planting with cooking in mind or simply let the harvest inspire what ends up on the plate.They also dive into the tricky question of knowing when something is ready to harvest, swap go-to seasonal recipes, and talk about their favourite plot-to-plate meals – as well as a few kitchen disasters they'd never repeat. Along the way, Laura and Chay reflect on the joy of sharing produce with family, neighbours, and fellow plot-holders, and the surprising ways swapping vegetables can lead to new recipes and traditions.The conversation naturally turns to community and family: cooking with kids, discovering new flavours from other gardeners, and how growing your own food can completely change the way you shop, cook, and eat.If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

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 chat about—from everyday challenges to the latest quirky plant science.Laura dives into the fascinating world of “listening to your plants” with an audio wave machine, and the pair explore a recent study suggesting that speaking kindly to your plants could actually boost their growth and health. Could compliments really mean better flowers, fruit, and veg? Together, they discuss the possibilities, the science, and whether any of it is practical for everyday allotmenteers.If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

David travels to the award winning Farmyard Nurseries in Carmarthenshire where Richard Bramley shows him the large collection of fly eating Sarracenia. Greg Sachno reveals how he's created a small garden orchard on the windswept Ards Peninsula. It includes an apple unique to the local area called Ecklinville seedling and an apple genetically linked to the very one Isaac Newton sat under when he started thinking about gravity. On White Mountain, David visits Little Green Allotments, a diverse community of keen growers who are producing their own organic food. In studio Claire McNally joins David with seasonal inspiration and the all important answers to listeners' gardening questions. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Allotments are powerful spaces of regeneration, nourishment, and community, and this National Allotment Week we're celebrating these impactful sanctuaries. Mike Farrell, Chair of the National Allotment Society talks us through how they have evolved and why in a fractured world, the diverse communities they serve are more vital than ever. Garden designer and allotmenteer Zoe Claymore explores the versatility of container gardening, and RHS Horticultural Advisor Lenka Cooke shares her hacks for dealing with any invading weeds AND how to feed your allotment at the same time. Host: Nick Turrell Contributors: Mike Farrell, Zoe Claymore, Lenka Cooke Links: National Allotment Society Zoe Claymore website More on homemade fertilisers 

It's getting WORSE by the hour!!! Common Land, the Diggers, exercise, fresh fruit & vegetable…. CANCELED!!! To help support this Podcast & get exclusive videos every week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.comhttps://www.patreon.com/neiloliver To contact Gold Bullion Partners: for more info & to find out about buying gold & silver, go to affiliate link,https://goldbullionpartners.co.uk/download-our-complimentary-guide-neil-oliver/ To Donate: go to Neil's Website:https://www.neiloliver.com Shop:https://neil-oliver.creator-spring.com YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Neil-Oliver Rumble site – Neil Oliver Official:https://rumble.com/c/c-6293844 Instagram - NeilOliverLoveLetter:https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletter Podcasts:Season 1: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The British IslesSeason 2: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The WorldAvailable on all the usual providershttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-isles #NeilOliver #tax #uniparty #Allotments #inflation #TheDiggers #Gardensheds #Christiansfacearrest #saveallotments #commonland #officialnarrative #health #agenda2030 #history #neiloliverGBNews #travel #culture #ancient #historyfact #explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.410, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025, on July 14, 2025. H.R.41 extends the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Land Allotment Program for another five years to ensure the Bureau of Land Management can reach out to Alaska Native veterans who are entitled to land selections. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.410 under a suspension of the rules. The bill would still need to be approved by the U.S. Senate before it can be signed into law.

Joshua 12 - 19 | Boring? It might surprise you. We’re diving into the eight chapters detailing the distribution and allotment of the land in the book of Joshua. These chapters are long and packed with intricate geographical details—too much to read aloud in one sitting. So what are we meant to take away from all of it? Join us as we explore SIX big takeaways that bring clarity, meaning, and relevance to these detailed passages. SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/4eymtkmu SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Joshua 12 - 19 | Boring? It might surprise you. We’re diving into the eight chapters detailing the distribution and allotment of the land in the book of Joshua. These chapters are long and packed with intricate geographical details—too much to read aloud in one sitting. So what are we meant to take away from all of it? Join us as we explore SIX big takeaways that bring clarity, meaning, and relevance to these detailed passages. SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/4eymtkmu SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Joshua 13-21 details Joshua's allotment of the Promised Land to the twelve tribes of Israel.  At first glance, these chapters seem boring and tedious, but even these chapters contain good stuff for God's people.  In this message, we glean four lessons from the allotment of the land.   SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 19:49-51,  21:43-45 Download the Message Notes: gracecentralcoast.org  

  The Texas Legislature is hitting key legislative deadlines with sixteen days remaining before they adjourn Sine Die. The action in the Capitol is hot on many issues important to Texans of faith, but maybe none more so than the debate over public school finance. Here to talk with us about all of it this week is Texas Impact's Executive Director, Bee Moorhead. 

Originally presented April 15, 2024 as Episode 19 Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We'll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (coming soon!). It's called Old Houses and if you've ever walked through a neighborhood and wondered about the stories of the houses you see, the people who have lived there, it is for you. Then we'll load up the car and head out to The Hideaway for some time at the Cabin. Finally, we'll gather our trowels and seed packets and pace out the garden in Spring at the Allotment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: April 22, 2019 (Season 3, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Spring at the Allotment, and it's a story about setting up a garden of herbs and vegetables with a friend. It's also about a picnic basket full of sandwiches, turning over the soil with your hands, and the pleasure of sewing seeds in neat rows on a bright sunny day. Go to cymbiotika.com/nothingmuch for 20% off your order + free shipping. Visit our partner page to learn about the products featured in our ads. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow this link. Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation.

This month, Fiona visits author and garden writer Kate Bradbury, at her garden in Brighton. Kate shared her passion for wildlife-friendly gardening and the power of small actions to create meaningful change. Fiona and Kate discussed how connecting with nature, whether by planting pollinator-friendly flowers, creating habitats, or simply observing the life in our gardens, can combat eco-anxiety and create a community.   Also in this episode...    It's sowing time at Chris's Allotment, and Fiona discusses the 5 vegetables she's growing this year. Chris, Fiona, Anton and special guest Pauline Pears answer your questions in the Postbag, sharing advice on if you should be cleaning your water butt, how to look after a pond, and vegan organic substitutes for bone meal. 

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Joshua 18-20; 1 Corinthians 9 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible! I'm your host, Hunter, your Bible reading coach, here to guide you through our daily journey in the scriptures. Today marks day 83 of our biblical exploration, where we'll delve into the book of Joshua chapters 18 through 20 and then turn our attention to 1 Corinthians chapter 9. We'll uncover the sacred narrative of land allotment among the tribes of Israel and explore the profound teachings of the Apostle Paul. As we walk through these passages, we'll reflect on the manifold ways God's word speaks to our lives today, urging us to seize the blessings He has set before us and to live intentionally in His purpose. Join me as we embark on this spiritual journey together, allowing the Bible to be our guide and comfort. Let's dig deep into these passages and discover the rich wisdom and grace they have to offer us. Grab your Bible, settle in, and let's listen to God's voice together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The lesson of the ox. In the Bible, we have these strange obscure laws like don't muzzle an ox while it's threshing grain from Deuteronomy 25. And yet within these strange and obscure sayings, there are layered implications. God is speaking to farmers about treating their animals with care, but he's also picturing for us something more, something deeper. He's including these things for us, not just for the farmer. He wants to teach us something, about the way we should treat those who serve or care for us, who work on our behalf, who even work on behalf of our soul. So when we read through the Old Testament, it seems unrelated to our everyday experience, and it often does. I mean, how does muzzling an ox have anything to do with me? When we read these things, we shouldn't dismiss them. We need to see them for what they are. Yes. He is speaking to a farmer. And, yes, Joshua is speaking to the tribes of Israel. But God is speaking to us too. It was written not just for them, but for us. God is pointing us to a deeper reading. And sometimes, that's an allegorical reading or an analogous reading. In fact, many of the church fathers felt that a “spiritual” reading of scripture was a higher form of engagement with the text. They welcome this creative allegorical interpretation of the text. Maybe God would have you chart out what he has in front of you. Maybe he would have you sit down and write out the boundaries of his blessings and gifts for you. Maybe you would find, as the children of Israel did, that there are unoccupied lands and gifts yet to be realized in your life. Maybe God is wanting you to chart them or to go out and seize them. There's a lesson in the ox. This whole Bible that we are reading is written for us. It's not just about oxen and writing reports. It's about what God has done for us. It's a revelation of Him. It's about the God who gave us his life and learning to seize and live in the reality of it. So maybe we can all chart out what God has actually done for us. And when we do that, let's go out and occupy it. Let's seize it. Let's live in the reality of who we are in Christ. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL