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Episode 44
I'm back from my break and delighted to welcome you to the latest episode. It's Tuesday 17 June 2025 and it's been a super hot day.
I was in Cornwall …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Importance of Pinching Out, IBC dramas, Bouquet-Making Tutorials & Burnt Fish Fingers
Episode 43
Hello and a very warm welcome to this episode. It's Friday 6 June 2025 and I'm talking to you from the plot.
I don't know where this week has gone: i…
1 year, 2 months ago
Rain, Pests Update, How I've Made my New Beds & What's Flowering Now
Episode 42
Good evening. It's Tuesday 3 June 2025 and I'm talking to you from the plot.
We've had rain! Not enough by far but it's very welcome and the seedling…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dahlia Planting Challenges, It's All About Seasonality, Glyphosate Spillage Drama & Insta Envy (Again)
Episode 41
Hi! It's Friday 30 May 2025: welcome to today's episode!
It's the end of another busy week and (finally!) the end of May, which I'm quite pleased abou…
1 year, 2 months ago
Blackfly, High Winds, Not Enough Rain, Not Enough Time, Absolutely No Money & Lessons for Spring 2026
Episode 40
Hello. It's Wednesday 28 May 2025 and I'm very happy to welcome you to this episode.
There's so much to share with you today including an update on my…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dahlia Planting Tips from a Pro, Attack of the Greenfly, My Watering System Explained & Living Paths: Yes or No?
Episode 39
Hello and welcome to this episode, recorded on Friday 23 May 2025.
It's been a really busy few days since my last episode: I've been planting out my …
1 year, 2 months ago
So Busy!!! Zinnias are Out, No More Nigella, Interplanting, Green Manures, Flirting with Roses & Coping with The Driest Spring in Over 100 Years
Episode 38
Hello. It's Tuesday 20 May 2025, it's 10pm and I'm recording this while boiling spaghetti and microwaving some bolognese sauce. Batch cooking (and re…
1 year, 2 months ago
Nigel, the Digger Man has Lifted my Turf! All the News About That
Episode 37
Hello. It's Thursday 15 May 2025 and I'm talking to you from the plot.
Exciting news that the Digger Man, Nigel, came yesterday to lift the turf on m…
1 year, 2 months ago
Prepping for Digger Man, Attack of Dahlia Gall, Hosepipe Dramas & Selling Single Variety Cut Flower Bouquets
Episode 36
It's Tuesday 13 May 2025: welcome to today's episode.
Beautiful sunshine but still no rain. I'm running low on water so it's a bit of a tense time. T…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Importance of Data Collection, The Dahlias Are Moving Out, Get Comfortable with Competition & Encouraging Brides to Buy Seasonal Local Cut Flowers
Episode 35
It's Friday 9 May 2025 and another gorgeous evening. I've recorded this episode at home tonight, out of the wind, so the audio quality is much better…
1 year, 3 months ago