Growing Together

Spring has finally sprung at the Adhurst Estate Allotments and there is excitement in the air about what this growing season will hold for Ann and Coxy. They also get expert growing advice from the garden goddess Helier Bowling and Ann meets Brigitte from Let's Grow Flax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve is reunited with Claire Vennis to talk about the much anticipated third Petersfield Seed Swap. He also interviews local gardening legend, David Petche, who has received a recognition award from the RHS for 50 years of allotmenteering.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve, Ann and Coxy are together for a special Christmas allotment gathering. They discuss their highlights from the gardening year, what garden related presents they hope Father Christmas is bringing them and their growing plans for 2025. And it wouldn't be a Christmas special without a bloopers reel. Hoe hoe hoe - Merry Christmas and Happy Gardening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve catches up with Ann at the Adhurst Estate Allotments to review her first year as an allotmenteer, they chat about what went well and what Ann has learnt from her first growing season. They also share their plans and aims for next season and Ann is preparing a new plot for expansion!  Steve then heads over to Blackmoor to meet Neil at Southern Fruit Trees to find out all about Espalier fruit trees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's spooky season and there's a lot of talk about pumpkins as Coxy worries about the size of his and where he will come in the annual competition. Steve takes a trip to Wylds Farm to find out about their new venture and it's not just all about the Christmas Trees! And we hear from some of the winners in the Petersfield in Bloom competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Coxy are preparing their allotment plots for autumn and winter. There's some rivalry and disappointment over pumpkins and Steve takes a trip to the quintessential Steep Flower Show, how did he get on this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coxy and Ann are in charge in this episode as Steve leaves the Petersphere for a summer holiday. They share what crops are ready for harvesting, Ann reflects on what worked and what didn't in her first season as an allotmenteer, Coxy has purchased yet another hoe for his collection and we hear from Eliza Fewings about the Mind peer support gardening group at the community garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's early July and it's very soggy down at the Adhurst Estate Allotments as Steve and Coxy catch up under the shelter at the community garden. Steve also meets Rowan Roberts, the swarm co-ordinator for the Petersfield and District Beekeepers Association. Rowan shares some fascinating facts about honey bees, swarms and what to do if you spot Asian Hornets.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Coxy are reunited back at the Adhurst Estate Allotments and catch up on what's hot (certainly not the weather!) and what's not doing so well on the plot for this time of year. Coxy introduces us to his Dad as he shares some of his gardening wisdom and Steve takes a trip to Anglesey to spend some time with his Dad in the garden too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Steve Amos as he continues his journey through the beautiful show gardens of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In this episode he speaks to The National Autistic Society garden design team, Radio DJ Nick Grimshaw, Blackmore & Langdon Delphiniums, Hampshire Carnivorous Plants and Nelly from Alitex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.