Amy and Chay talk to Mellisa, their first international guest from Belgium in this episode. Melissa talks about her love of gardening, how she got started, and what she's growing this year. This episode also delves into the differences between the UK and Belgium in terms of gardening, cultural values, and attitude towards gardening, as well as learning about Melissa, Amy, and Chay's favourite superheroes.

To follow Mellisa's journey, you can find her on Instagram: bluebellandbumblebee.

Podcast Markers:

• 4.40 - Comparing our weather 
• 6.24 - What got Mellisa interested in gardening and growing 
• 11.05- Mellisa's favourite superhero 
• 16.10 - Gardening Distinction Between Belgium and the United Kingdom 
• 19.10- Mellisa's plans for this year 
• 30.00 - Mellisa responds to questions from our Instagram poll 
• 33.00 - Plotting Along 
• 41.00 - Chay's Exotic Vegetable Update (Chayote)

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Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.