Growing Together

April is a busy gardening month. Join Claire and Steve as they catch up on Project Carrot, share what they've sown and give advice on what to grow in pots.

They also talk about growing lots of sunflowers, admit to their failings in growing brassicas and take part in some unusual mint tasting too.  But beware - don't be in a rush to plant out; April can provide some shockingly cold frosts.

Claire Vennis and Steve Amos recorded Growing Together at the Adhurst Estate Allotments in Petersfield.

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With luckily only a few casualties from February's storms, the Adhurst Estate Allotment is starting to come to life with vegetable and flower seeds sprouting - and the odd weed too.

Claire plans to encourage more pollinators into her garden this year, Steve's Project Carrot is very much 'go' and if you want to plant bare roots get them in the ground this month.

Claire also talks to guest tree expert Phil Paulo from Future Shoots about new tree initiatives taking place in Petersfield this month and how you can help too.

With lots of gardening chat and advice, Growing Together is presented every month by Claire Vennis and Steve Amos.

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The Bell Ringers of St Peters in Petersfield are busy most of the year. Alan Cosh talks to the District Ringing Master Roger Barber and visits the bell ringers during their practice evening at St Peters.

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As the first signs of Spring colour start to emerge, Claire and Steve head to the Adhurst Estate Allotments for a February catch up from the comfort of Steve's allotment shed.

There's lots of excitement as preparations start for the growing year ahead.  Steve updates on his 'project carrot', Claire explains why she's wary of growing potatoes - and it's not for the squeamish - there's thrifty gardening tips and great advice for how to grow prize-winning dahlias.

Presented by Claire Vennis and Steve Amos.

 

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As a new year begins, we bid a fond farewell to the amazing Ann-Marie Powell and welcome a new co-presenter to Growing Together - Adhurst Estate Allotment chair Steve Amos joins Claire for gardening chat, ideas and advice.

We're optimistic for the 2022 gardening year as we gently start to prep the garden, sow a few seeds and discuss projects we'd like to try.  Who's joining Steve in trying to grow 3 foot prize-winning carrots?! 

We also talk about the importance of vernalisation and Steve's 'secret blend of fertilizer and compost'.  Let's hope he reveals what's in it next time...

We'd love to hear from you so do get in touch if you have a question or would just like to say 'hello'.  We'll also be recording at the Adhurst Estate Allotments once the weather warms and look forward to meeting you there.

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How are you planning to decorate your house this Christmas?  Ann-Marie and Claire have lots of great ideas on how to bring the outside in this season.

With gardening chat and advice - as well as a bulb-planting confession - this month's Growing Together also has Ann-Marie falling in love with her garden and our gardening wishes for next year.

Happy Christmas!

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Nuclear power…? What is it and is it a hero or a villain in the climate crisis? Things are not so black and white as we think. Sacha and Wilhelmena learn and teach together this time and we discuss our personal opinions alongside the facts.

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After a short break, Ann-Marie Powell and Claire Vennis are back with seasonal gardening tips and chat.  

This month they re-cap September's Chelsea Flower Show - including celebrating all of Ann-Marie's recent awards, amazing! - prepare the garden for next year's Spring, give advice on how to take pelargonium cuttings, agree how delicious Autumn raspberries are and have a passionate discussion on re-wilding.

Take time to enjoy your garden and enjoy the Autumn jobs.

 

 

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Suzie walks at Durford Wood and muses about her new writing challenges and the romance writing course she is enjoying.

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We have a lot to celebrate in this month's Growing Together - it's our first birthday, a special birthday for Ann-Marie and we've been chosen as one of the top 25 gardening podcasts in the UK. Thank you so much for listening!

With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show taking place in September this year, Ann-Marie tells us what her rural-refined, Hampshire-wild inspired garden will look like with Gaze Burvill's beautiful furniture and Arthur Parkinson's fabulous floral displays from Sarah Raven's gorgeous collections. What more could you want?

There's lots of home-grown garden chat too - and don't forget to order your bulbs this month if you haven't already done so.

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