In this episode, Elaine and Julia discuss the importance of pruning fruit trees and share their personal experiences with espalier pear trees, apple trees, and the intriguing plumcot.

Learn the best practices for summer pruning to encourage growth and fruit production for the next year.

They also delve into the benefits of collecting rainwater for your allotment and how to properly care for your cucumber plants.

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A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.

In this episode, Elaine and Julia find themselves serenaded by the sounds of an 80s and 90s music festival nearby, but they stick to the task at hand—discussing all things allotment. They clarify some points from last week's episode, including what Elaine has been harvesting from her plot. They dive into the mysteries of potatoes, especially those that don't flower, and how to handle shallots that haven't dried back yet.

The conversation shifts to the quirks of growing blueberries, with Julia sharing her success tips and the importance of ericaceous compost. They also touch on the challenges of growing parsnips and the surprising success of chillies in the unpredictable British weather.

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A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.

In this episode, Elaine and Julia discuss the challenges of this year's unpredictable weather and its impact on their gardening efforts. From waterlogged plots to late planting seasons, they share their experiences and offer advice on how to adapt. Kev's potatoes are a no-show, and the ladies ponder the mysterious disappearance of bees, leading to pollination issues. They also talk about the benefits of planting sweet corn and how to protect it from pests, and Gareth gives a greenhouse update, sharing his success with tomatoes and cucumbers. The episode is rounded off with a discussion on flowers, celeriac, and the best time to plant beans.

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A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.