Gardening with Ben - Garden and Allotment Tips and Advice Podcast

From planting hundreds of spring bulbs to checking the aftermath of two storms, October has been a busy month on the allotment!Join me, Gardening with Ben, for a look back at the planting, harvests, challenges and progress on my Sheffield plot — plus the plans taking shape for November.In this month’s round-up: • Planting spring bulbs and creating a bulb lasagne. • Adding pansies, wallflowers, cyclamen and hellebores. • Getting garlic, onions, shallots and broad beans planted. • Harvesting eating apples and discovering some lovely cauliflowers. • Preparing for storms and checking the polytunnel. • Clearing and weeding our new allotment area. • Checking our dwarf fruit trees and fig plant. • Securing and filling the bird feeders. • Returning to regular podcasting and filming gardening content. • Buying a 3D printer and exploring ideas for the garden.I also reflect on the most satisfying moments, lessons learned and the jobs I want to tackle next month.What was your gardening highlight of October? Share your successes and November plans on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the podcast this month. Please follow, leave a rating and share it with a gardening friend.More gardening inspiration: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Before you clear away your faded sunflowers, take a closer look at those seed heads! They could provide seeds for next spring and a valuable meal for visiting birds.Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I explain what to do with sunflowers after flowering, from recognising ripe seeds to drying, collecting and storing them.In this episode: • Why faded sunflowers still have value. • Recognising when sunflower seeds are ready. • Cutting and drying seed heads. • Removing, labelling and storing seeds for spring. • Why saved seeds may produce different flowers next year. • Leaving seed heads for garden birds. • Clearing finished plants and planning next season’s display.Whether you want to grow more sunflowers or leave a little extra food for wildlife, come along for practical advice and a friendly autumn gardening chat.Do you save your sunflower seeds, leave them for the birds, or do a bit of both? Share your experiences on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and allotment updates. If you enjoyed listening, please leave a rating and share this episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening inspiration: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

The new allotment area is cleared and weeded — and I’ve bought a 3D printer!Join me, Gardening with Ben, for another autumn allotment diary as I catch up on a productive day at my Sheffield plot.First, I secure the bird feeders and fill them up. Then it’s back to the new project, clearing and weeding the area as the next part of the allotment starts taking shape.There’s also a behind-the-scenes chat about filming gardening content, plus something new: buying a 3D printer and exploring what I could make for the garden.In this episode: • Fastening up and filling the bird feeders. • Clearing and weeding the new allotment area. • Filming more gardening content. • Buying a 3D printer and discussing ideas for useful garden items.If you could design one useful thing for your garden or allotment, what would it be? Share your ideas on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and allotment updates. If you enjoy listening, please leave a rating and share this episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening inspiration: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

How has the allotment come through two storms? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I head down to my Sheffield plot to check the aftermath and get back to work.First, I take a look around to see how everything has fared. Then it’s time to start work on my new growing area and share the beginnings of another allotment project.We also check out our new dwarf fruit trees and fig plant, before giving the onions and garlic some water.In this episode: • Checking the allotment after two storms. • Starting work on a new area of the plot. • A look at our new dwarf fruit trees. • Checking our fig plant. • Watering and catching up with our onions and garlic. Come along for a friendly autumn allotment diary, with progress, plans and the everyday jobs that keep the plot moving forward.How did your garden or allotment fare in the storms? Share your experiences on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and allotment updates. If you enjoy listening, please leave a rating and share the episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening inspiration: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Wondering which allotment jobs to tackle before winter? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I share ten practical jobs to help you care for your plot and prepare for next spring.Drawing on my recent Sheffield allotment activities, we discuss: • Clearing finished crops while keeping productive plants. • Tackling weeds one manageable section at a time. • Composting healthy plant material and collecting autumn leaves. • Protecting empty vegetable beds and improving the soil. • Checking autumn plantings, including garlic, onions and broad beans. • Cleaning and maintaining the greenhouse or polytunnel. • Repairing structures and securing loose equipment. • Leaving food and shelter for wildlife. • Cleaning, checking and organising gardening tools. • Planning next year’s growing space.You don’t have to complete everything in one visit. Pick a few priorities, make steady progress and enjoy being outside as the seasons change.What’s the biggest autumn job still waiting on your allotment? Share yours on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal advice and allotment updates. If you enjoyed listening, please leave a rating and share this episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening advice: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Want to keep your garden colourful after summer? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I explore what to plant in autumn for flowers through winter and into spring.Drawing on my recent allotment planting, I discuss choosing plants for colour now, planning ahead for spring and keeping your displays looking their best.In this episode: • Winter pansies and violas, including deadheading tips. • Cyclamen — understanding which types are hardy. • Hellebores for lasting winter and early spring interest. • Wallflowers, including the scented Sugar Rush series. • Spring bulbs and planning a succession of flowers. • Caring for pots and borders as the weather gets colder.We also discuss why flowering can slow during cold spells and why drainage, planting position and variety matter.Whether you’re filling a few pots or refreshing a whole border, come along for practical advice and inspiration from my Sheffield allotment.What’s your favourite flower for winter colour? Share yours on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and allotment updates. Please leave a rating and share this episode with a gardening friend if you enjoyed listening.More gardening advice: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Is your rhubarb turning yellow, collapsing or disappearing for winter? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I explain what to do with your rhubarb in autumn and how to prepare for next year’s growing season.In this episode, we cover: • Why rhubarb dies back and when to remove old leaves. • Tidying the patch and keeping the crown clear. • Winter care and avoiding waterlogged conditions. • Why the main annual mulch belongs in early spring. • When and how to divide established rhubarb. • Planting new crowns and giving them time to establish. • Planning ahead for forced rhubarb later in winter.Whether you’ve inherited a large rhubarb patch or are planning to plant your first crown, come along for practical advice and a friendly gardening chat.How has your rhubarb performed this year? Share your experiences and favourite rhubarb recipes on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and updates from my Sheffield allotment. If you enjoy listening, please leave a rating and share the episode with a gardening friend.Find more gardening advice: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Think it’s too late to plant vegetables this year? There’s still time to get growing this October!Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I explore seven crops you can sow or plant in autumn, with advice on choosing suitable varieties, preparing your growing space and deciding what needs protection.In this episode: • Garlic — planting cloves for next year’s harvest. • Autumn onion sets — getting an overwintering crop started. • Shallots — choosing autumn planting varieties. • Broad beans — hardy varieties and sheltered growing spots. • Hardy peas — autumn sowing for a crop next year. • Winter lettuce — growing suitable varieties under protection. • Lamb’s lettuce — a hardy option for fresh salad leaves.I also share experiences from my Sheffield allotment, including my recent broad bean planting, and explain why your soil, location and variety matter when planting in late October.Some crops are investments in next year’s harvest, while others offer leafy pickings as conditions allow.Which of these seven are you growing? Come and share your planting plans on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and allotment updates. If you enjoyed listening, please leave a rating and share this episode with a gardening friend.Explore more gardening advice: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Want to grow your own garlic but aren’t sure where to start? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I talk through growing garlic in the UK, from choosing your planting stock to harvesting and storing your bulbs.In this episode, we cover: • The differences between hardneck, softneck and elephant garlic. • Choosing a growing space and preparing the soil. • Planting individual cloves, including depth and spacing. • Caring for your garlic through winter and spring. • Common mistakes to avoid. • Recognising harvest time and drying garlic for storage.Along the way, I share my own allotment experiences and practical tips to help you get started. Whether you have an allotment, a vegetable bed or space for a container, this episode will help you plan your garlic crop.Have you planted your garlic yet? Which varieties are you growing?Follow Gardening with Ben for daily gardening conversations, seasonal advice and updates from my Sheffield allotment. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a rating and share it with a gardening friend.Find more gardening tips: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Join me, Gardening with Ben, for a busy autumn day on the allotment as I plant broad beans, add winter hellebores and start clearing a new growing area.In this episode, I chat about getting broad beans planted for the season ahead, choosing hellebores for winter interest and making progress on another part of the plot. There’s also a behind-the-scenes catch-up as I film gardening content for the next seven days!Whether you’re planting, tidying or planning your next project, come along for a friendly allotment catch-up and some autumn gardening inspiration.What have you been planting this week? Are your broad beans in yet?Follow Gardening with Ben for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and updates from my Sheffield allotment. If you enjoy listening, please leave a rating and share the podcast with a gardening friend.Find more gardening tips and inspiration: https://gardenandallotment.com Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌱 PLANTING 500 SPRING BULBS AND PREPARING FOR A STORM! Welcome to another episode of the Gardening with Ben Podcast! It's been another busy October day down at the allotment. 🌷 PLANTING 500 SPRING BULBS We've planted approximately 500 spring bulbs in our newly rearranged flower bed, including loads of daffodils, alliums and other spring-flowering bulbs. We're hoping for a fantastic display next spring! 🌸 PLANTING CYCLAMEN We've added beautiful pink, white and red cyclamen to bring some autumn colour into the flower bed. I'll also share some useful tips for looking after them. 🐦 FEEDING THE GARDEN BIRDS We've topped up our bird feeders ready for the colder weather. Thankfully, the squirrels haven't been attacking them! 🌬️ PREPARING THE POLYTUNNEL FOR A STORM With stormy weather forecast for Friday, we've repaired some rips in our polytunnel cover. We'll also discuss protecting your garden and allotment from strong winds. 🏡 OUR NEXT ALLOTMENT PROJECT We're starting to look at our next development area and planning more improvements around the allotment. 🍂 OCTOBER GARDENING TIPS We'll also discuss useful autumn gardening jobs, planting advice and preparing your garden for winter and next spring. 🎙️ NEW EPISODES EVERY MORNING AT 6AM! Join me for daily allotment updates, gardening tips and growing advice. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and your favourite podcast apps. 🌐 Website: https://gardenandallotment.com 💚 Please follow, rate, review and share the Gardening with Ben Podcast! 🌻 Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🎙️ Gardening with Ben is BACK!Where have I been? What have I been up to? And what's been happening on my allotment?After a break from regular podcasting, I'm back behind the microphone for a very special catch-up episode!There's been so much happening here at Gardening with Ben, and I'm excited to bring you along for the next chapter.🌱 In today's episode, we're talking about: Where I've been and what I've been doing. The latest changes and improvements on my allotment. Building new raised beds and preparing for the growing seasons ahead. Our polytunnel transformation and growing plans. Planting spring bulbs ready for a colourful display. Growing vegetables, flowers and fruit throughout the year. Some of my biggest gardening successes, challenges and harvests. What I've been working on behind the scenes at Gardening with Ben. My exciting plans for the future of the podcast. Whether you're an experienced gardener, a new allotment holder or somebody who simply enjoys growing your own vegetables and flowers, I'd love you to join me! Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben! 🌱 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌿☀️ It’s a busy time of year on the allotment! In this episode of Saturday Spotlight, I’m sharing the essential July to-dos for your allotment and garden — from watering wisely during hot spells to keeping on top of weeding, feeding, and harvesting. 🍅🥔 Discover how to make the most of your mid-summer garden, including which crops to sow now, how to keep plants thriving in the heat, and the maintenance jobs that make all the difference later in the season. 🌾 Whether you’ve got a large allotment or a small garden space, these simple tasks will help you enjoy a productive and beautiful July outdoors. 🌻 Grab your brew, sit on the bench, and let’s talk all things July gardening — because summer waits for no gardener! ☕💚 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Gardening Journal & Planner – https://amzn.to/4qRwInO • Watering Can & Rose Head Set – https://amzn.to/4hQ7It3 • Garden Trug Basket – https://amzn.to/43kMxcL 🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • Essential July allotment tasks 🌿 • Watering, weeding & feeding tips 💧 • Mid-summer sowing ideas 🌱 • Harvesting advice for current crops 🥕 • Motivation to stay consistent outdoors ☀️ 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Summer gardening is all about rhythm — water, weed, and watch your garden grow.” 🌼 #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #julygardening #summergarden #allotmentjobs #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardenpodcast #gardeningwithben #ukallotment #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #gardeningideas #allotmentuk #weekendgardening Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌿☕ It’s time for another Garden Journal Friday — where we sit down, take a breath, and look back at what’s been happening on the allotment this week. From the wins to the weeds, I’m sharing every bit of the journey as it unfolds. 🌾 Discover what’s growing well, what still needs attention, and the little lessons learned along the way. It’s all about keeping it real — celebrating progress, learning from setbacks, and finding joy in the everyday rhythm of gardening life. 🌱 Whether you’re checking in from your own plot or listening from the sofa with a cuppa, this week’s catch-up will keep you inspired and connected to allotment life. 💚 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Gardening Journal & Planner – https://amzn.to/43mvN4V • Seed Storage Box – https://amzn.to/4oTO8P0 • Garden Trug Basket – https://amzn.to/4r5xPAC 🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • This week’s allotment progress 🌿 • Successes and challenges of the week 🌦️ • Upcoming weekend jobs 💪 • Real talk from the garden bench ☕ • Why keeping a journal keeps you motivated 📝 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Every page in your garden journal is a reminder that growth takes time — and that’s what makes it special.” 🌻 #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #gardenjournal #weeklyupdate #allotmentprogress #gardeningpodcast #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardeningwithben #ukallotment #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #gardenlife #gardenchat #fridayupdate #allotmentuk #ukgardening Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌿💚 In this episode of Grow & Give, we’re diving into the spirit of sharing within the gardening community — swapping surplus seeds, plants, and advice to help everyone grow more for less. 🌱 Whether you’re a new gardener just starting out or a seasoned allotmenteer with extra seeds to spare, this chat is all about building connections, reducing waste, and spreading the joy of growing. From seed swaps to local plant exchanges, discover how a little generosity can grow big results. 🌻 So grab a cuppa, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about how we can all grow and give back together. ☕🌾 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Seed Organiser Box – https://amzn.to/47IT5De • Seed Envelopes & Labels – https://amzn.to/4p0YfkT • Gardening Journal & Planner – https://amzn.to/47LpOb1 🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The benefits of sharing surplus seeds 🌱 • How to organise a local seed swap 🌿 • Gardening advice that’s worth passing on 💬 • Tips for saving and storing seeds properly 🌾 • Why generosity grows community 💚 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Seeds are meant to be shared — every one carries the promise of new growth, connection, and kindness.” 🌸 #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #seedswap #growandgive #gardeningcommunity #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardeningwithben #allotmentadvice #ukallotment #seedsharing #gardeningmotivation #communitygardening #ukgardening #seedexchange #gardeningideas #allotmentuk #gardenchat #gardenlife Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🍅🌿 As the nights start to cool and autumn creeps in, your tomato plants don’t have to call it quits just yet! In this episode of Tomatoes Till the Frost, I’m sharing my best late-season tomato-growing tips to keep your plants producing right through October. Learn how to protect your plants from the chill, encourage continued flowering, and get every last ripe tomato off the vine before the frost arrives. Whether you’re growing in a polytunnel, greenhouse, or outdoors, these simple steps will help extend your harvest season. 🌾 Grab your brew and join me for some tomato talk — because in my garden, the season isn’t over till the frost says so. ☕🍅 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Tomato Greenhouse Heater – https://amzn.to/485FPd9 • Greenhouse Fleece Covers – https://amzn.to/3LwwEK7 • Organic Tomato Feed – https://amzn.to/47LTqVD 🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • How to keep tomatoes fruiting into autumn 🍅 • Late-season feeding and pruning tips ✂️ • Protecting plants from cold snaps ❄️ • Ripening green tomatoes on the vine 🌿 • Extending your growing season 💪 💬 Quote from the Episode: “The growing season doesn’t end when the calendar says — it ends when the frost finally wins.” 🌤️ #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #tomatoes #tomatogrowing #ukgardeners #autumngardening #growyourown #gardeningwithben #greenhousegardening #polytunnel #ukallotment #gardeningtips #tomatoplants #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #vegetablegarden #seasonalgardening #allotmentadvice #ukgardening #harvesttime Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌞🌿 We’re halfway through July, and it’s time for a good old-fashioned garden check-in! In this episode, I’m walking through the plot to share what’s thriving and what’s struggling during this busy mid-summer stretch. From bumper crops to pest problems, I’ll take you through the highs and lows happening on the allotment — because gardening isn’t always perfect, but it’s always rewarding. 🌻 Grab your brew, pull up a chair, and let’s chat about the real side of gardening — the wins, the weeds, and the lessons we’re learning along the way. ☕💚 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Garden Trug Basket – https://amzn.to/43mwmM5 • Organic Plant Feed – https://amzn.to/440rCvA • Gardening Journal & Planner – https://amzn.to/4oVvh64 🪴 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • Mid-July allotment progress 🌿 • Which crops are thriving right now 🍅 • What’s not going so well (and why) 🌧️ • How to fix common summer issues 💪 • Honest reflections from the garden bench ☕ 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Every garden has its good days and bad days — it’s what you learn from them that makes you grow.” 🌼 #gardeninguk #allotmentlife #midjulygarden #summergarden #allotmentupdate #ukgardeners #gardeningtips #growyourown #gardeningwithben #ukallotment #gardeningadvice #gardeningmotivation #gardeningideas #allotmentuk #gardenprogress #gardeningukupdate #gardenlife #gardeningchat #gardeningpodcast #ukgardening Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

Make the most of a soggy July Sunday by installing a simple drip irrigation system in your polytunnel—selecting tubing, laying out drip lines, and hooking up a time💦🌧️ It might be a soggy Sunday outside, but inside the polytunnel we’re cracking on with something essential — installing a brand-new irrigation system! In today’s episode, we talk through why irrigation is one of the best upgrades you can make to your allotment setup, especially when you want healthier plants, less manual watering, and more consistent growth. We’ll chat about the different types of irrigation you can use in a polytunnel, the benefits of drip lines, why timers are a lifesaver, and how automatic watering helps prevent drought stress during hot spells. Even on wet, miserable days, getting your irrigation sorted means smoother growing all season long. If you're planning to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, or leafy greens in your tunnel next year, this episode will help you get ahead — even on the rainiest of Sundays! What irrigation setup do YOU use? Let me know — always love hearing new ideas for the polytunnel! 💧🌱 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Drip Irrigation Starter Kit – https://amzn.to/48ikfSO • Automatic Water Timer – https://amzn.to/3WX6tyK • Polytunnel Hose Connectors – https://amzn.to/4oJPQme 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Rain outside, irrigation inside — the perfect Sunday setup for a thriving polytunnel.” 🌧️💧🌱 🌿 Stay Connected: 📺 YouTube – Gardening with Ben 📸 Instagram – @GardeningwithBen 🎧 Podcast – Gardening with Ben 🌐 https://gardenandallotment.com r #PolytunnelIrrigation #DripIrrigation #RainyDayGardening #GardenAutomation #DIYIrrigation #WaterConservation #JulyGardening #WetWeatherProject #TimerSetup #SaveWater #GreenhouseGarden #PolytunnelLife #GardeningHacks #EasyInstall #PlantCare Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌧️💚 It’s a wild, stormy Saturday on the allotment — and we’re heading out anyway! In today’s episode, I take you along for a real behind-the-scenes look at what happens on the plot when the rain absolutely pours down in July. We’ll chat about how heavy summer rain affects your crops, what jobs you can still get done, and the surprising ways a downpour can actually benefit the garden. From flooded paths and drenched jackets to checking beds, tying plants in, watching how the soil reacts, and keeping spirits high — it’s all part of the allotment adventure. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth visiting your plot in a summer storm… this episode will give you all the laughs, lessons, and soggy inspiration you need! What do YOU do on rainy days at the allotment? 🌧️👇 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Waterproof Gardening Jacket – https://amzn.to/4rmHTp5 • Heavy-Duty Plant Ties – https://amzn.to/4nZLLJo • All-Weather Polytunnel Clips – https://amzn.to/49kZPtz 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Rain may soak your clothes, but it never dampens a gardener’s spirit.” 🌧️🌱 🌿 Stay Connected: 📺 YouTube – Gardening with Ben 📸 Instagram – @GardeningwithBen 🎧 Podcast – Gardening with Ben 🌐 https://gardenandallotment.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com

🌱✨ Gardening with Ben is officially back! In this exciting return episode, I’m sharing all the fresh tips, new ideas, and allotment adventures coming your way. From what’s happening on the plot right now to the gardening plans I’ve been itching to reveal, this episode is your warm welcome back into the journey. We’ll chat about what’s changing on the allotment, new projects on the go, what’s growing well, what needs extra attention, and the exciting topics you can expect in upcoming episodes. Whether you're a long-time listener or brand new to the podcast, this is the perfect place to jump in. If you’re ready for inspiration, motivation, and real allotment life — you’re in the right place. Let’s grow together through another brilliant gardening season! 🌿💚 Are you excited for the new episodes? Drop me your ideas or questions — I’d love to include them! 🛍️ Top Recommended Products: • Allotment Starter Essentials – https://amzn.to/4pdRtbH • Gardening Journal & Planner – https://amzn.to/48ikUUi • Best-Selling Hand Tools – https://amzn.to/4nZloTW 💬 Quote from the Episode: “Every new season brings fresh growth — and new adventures to share.” 🌱✨ 🌿 Stay Connected: 📺 YouTube – Gardening with Ben 📸 Instagram – @GardeningwithBen 🎧 Podcast – Gardening with Ben 🌐 https://gardenandallotment.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com