Gardening with Ben - Garden and Allotment Tips and Advice Podcast

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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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