Most gardeners tell you what to plant. Bryn the Spade tells you what is actually happening behind the rusted hinges of the local patch.
The Allotment Gate is your weekly gateway into the reality of modern gardening in 2026. We move past perfect Instagram beds and get into the real stuff: communal compost politics, allotment dramas, and honest no-fluff reviews of modern gardening tech.
Why "The Gate"?
Because every allotment has one, and that is where the best stories are shared. Whether we are debunking old myths or testing new sensors, we do it with dirty fingernails and a healthy dose of skepticism.
Listen in for
- The Weekly Dirt: allotment news, dramas, and practical survival tips.
- Tech vs Tradition: whether smart tools really beat a finger in the soil.
- The Spade's Verdict: straight-talking reviews on what is worth your money.
How to listen
You can find every episode right here at https://brynthespade.com/allotment-gate, or through your preferred podcast app using the buttons above.
"If you are not leaning on the gate, you are not really gardening." - Bryn the Spade