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The brighter gardening show from Petersfield in Hampshire.
Advice and expertise from beautiful Petersfield gardens and our local allotments.
Presented by Steve, Ann and Coxy from the Adhurst Estate allotments in Sheet.
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Ann and Coxy take shelter in the shed at the allotments as the September rain has arrived. They talk about the vegetables that do well when planted later in the season and the excitement of growing potatoes ready for Christmas dinner! Coxy is passionate about pumpkins and there's serious competition on the allotments this year. He also shares the news we've been waiting for...did his flowers make it to the wedding of the year?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ann and Coxy are back at the Adhurst Estate Allotments. Ann is filled with excitement to see what has flourished whilst she's been on holiday but also has to face the crushing disappointment when she discovers that her sweet corn has been nibbled by animals! It's also been a challenging time for gardeners with prolonged dry weather. Fellow allotmenteers Dougie and Eric join them to introduce a new initiative for plot holders at the allotments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summer is upon us and so are the gardening shows. In this episode Coxy heads to Birmingham for Gardeners' World Live and Ann stays closer to home with a trip to the plant fair at Gilbert White's house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the most prestigious event in the gardening calendar, The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 and Coxy is thrilled to be in the stunning grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea for his first visit to the show - he's even allowed producer Kirsty to come with him! He speaks to Helier Bowling, Nicola Oakey, Katy Terry, Dr Lindsey Roberts, Nelly Hall, Simon Burvill and the Chelsea Pensioners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's that time of the year again where Ann and Coxy leave the Petersphere and take a trip to beautiful Beaulieu in the New Forest for the Gardeners' World Spring Fair. In this episode they speak to Emma, Charles and Chris from Hilliers, Oliver Parsons from the RHS, father and son from Headley Jonny & Inigo and Kelly-Jane Leach. Kelly-Jane Leach is also known as @Dirtygardenhoe on instagram. You can view her profile hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring has finally sprung at the Adhurst Estate Allotments and there is excitement in the air about what this growing season will hold for Ann and Coxy. They also get expert growing advice from the garden goddess Helier Bowling and Ann meets Brigitte from Let's Grow Flax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve is reunited with Claire Vennis to talk about the much anticipated third Petersfield Seed Swap. He also interviews local gardening legend, David Petche, who has received a recognition award from the RHS for 50 years of allotmenteering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve, Ann and Coxy are together for a special Christmas allotment gathering. They discuss their highlights from the gardening year, what garden related presents they hope Father Christmas is bringing them and their growing plans for 2025. And it wouldn't be a Christmas special without a bloopers reel. Hoe hoe hoe - Merry Christmas and Happy Gardening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve catches up with Ann at the Adhurst Estate Allotments to review her first year as an allotmenteer, they chat about what went well and what Ann has learnt from her first growing season. They also share their plans and aims for next season and Ann is preparing a new plot for expansion! Steve then heads over to Blackmoor to meet Neil at Southern Fruit Trees to find out all about Espalier fruit trees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's spooky season and there's a lot of talk about pumpkins as Coxy worries about the size of his and where he will come in the annual competition. Steve takes a trip to Wylds Farm to find out about their new venture and it's not just all about the Christmas Trees! And we hear from some of the winners in the Petersfield in Bloom competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve and Coxy are preparing their allotment plots for autumn and winter. There's some rivalry and disappointment over pumpkins and Steve takes a trip to the quintessential Steep Flower Show, how did he get on this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coxy and Ann are in charge in this episode as Steve leaves the Petersphere for a summer holiday. They share what crops are ready for harvesting, Ann reflects on what worked and what didn't in her first season as an allotmenteer, Coxy has purchased yet another hoe for his collection and we hear from Eliza Fewings about the Mind peer support gardening group at the community garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's early July and it's very soggy down at the Adhurst Estate Allotments as Steve and Coxy catch up under the shelter at the community garden. Steve also meets Rowan Roberts, the swarm co-ordinator for the Petersfield and District Beekeepers Association. Rowan shares some fascinating facts about honey bees, swarms and what to do if you spot Asian Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve and Coxy are reunited back at the Adhurst Estate Allotments and catch up on what's hot (certainly not the weather!) and what's not doing so well on the plot for this time of year. Coxy introduces us to his Dad as he shares some of his gardening wisdom and Steve takes a trip to Anglesey to spend some time with his Dad in the garden too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Steve Amos as he continues his journey through the beautiful show gardens of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In this episode he speaks to The National Autistic Society garden design team, Radio DJ Nick Grimshaw, Blackmore & Langdon Delphiniums, Hampshire Carnivorous Plants and Nelly from Alitex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the biggest event in the gardening calendar, The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 and Steve is delighted to be here on press day. In this episode he speaks to Kyle McHale, Kate Cotterill and Lucy Hutchings, Ann-Marie Powell, Baz Granger, Dame Prue Leith, Irish musician CMAT, Darren Everest, Sparsholt College and the Children with Cancer UK Charity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Bank Holiday weekend and Ann & Coxy have taken a trip to the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair at Beaulieu. As well as filling a wheelbarrow full of purchased plants for their plots, they caught up with Sue Kent and Ellen Mary to chat about useful and edible weeds. Meanwhile Steve is at the Adhurst Estate Allotments learning all about composting with Horticultural Consultant Bev Exall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve, Ann and Coxy have made it to the allotment all at the same time for their first recording all together! They chat about what's going on at this busy time of year, including planting potatoes and sweet peas. Steve also chats to tree surgeon Matt Marriot about the pollarding of the chestnut tree on Sheet village green. And the three lucky winners of the Gardeners' World Spring Fair competition are revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear the reveal as Steve Amos and Coxy pull the winners from the prize flower pot in our competition to win free tickets to the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a busy day down at the Adhurst Estate Allotments but before Steve and Coxy start working through their long to do list, they have a catch up in the 'chairman's shed'. Coxy is inspired by Steve's prize winning carrots, they discuss all the veg that they plan on growing this year - if the mice can keep away from the seeds and Steve takes a time travelling tour through the ancient gardens of Britain at Butser Ancient Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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