Jayne Hickling MCI Hort
@theallotmentcook.bsky.social
BA Hons. PGCE. MCI Hort. 🌾 BBC Radio Garden Expert 🎥Snippet on Sunday #howtogarden films 🌱 Full Member : Chartered Institute of Horticulture 👩💼Chair Community Garden Projects. ⛲️Trustee Lincolnshire Garden’s Trust 🌏Lincolnshire: UK
What could you be doing now in your garden?
Introducing my new series of GYO Shorts, for a quick burst of what you can be doing in your allotment or garden- there’s always something to do. So let’s not forget our gardening friends! #allotmentuk #allotments #garden #gardening #gyo #hedgehogs 🌱🌿💚 🦔
Introducing my new series of GYO Shorts, for a quick burst of what you can be doing in your allotment or garden- there’s always something to do. So let’s not forget our gardening friends! #allotmentuk #allotments #garden #gardening #gyo #hedgehogs 🌱🌿💚 🦔
November 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
What could you be doing now in your garden?
Introducing my new series of GYO Shorts, for a quick burst of what you can be doing in your allotment or garden- there’s always something to do. So let’s not forget our gardening friends! #allotmentuk #allotments #garden #gardening #gyo #hedgehogs 🌱🌿💚 🦔
Introducing my new series of GYO Shorts, for a quick burst of what you can be doing in your allotment or garden- there’s always something to do. So let’s not forget our gardening friends! #allotmentuk #allotments #garden #gardening #gyo #hedgehogs 🌱🌿💚 🦔
All change at this time of the year… and it’s time to get clearing out the polytunnel and facing exciting growing futures! It’s been a muddy one! Gloriously mucky! #peatfree #sustainability #growyourown #polytunnel #allotment #sponsored Heart of Eden (AHS Ltd) 🌱🌿💚 #gardening #allotment #polytunnel
October 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
All change at this time of the year… and it’s time to get clearing out the polytunnel and facing exciting growing futures! It’s been a muddy one! Gloriously mucky! #peatfree #sustainability #growyourown #polytunnel #allotment #sponsored Heart of Eden (AHS Ltd) 🌱🌿💚 #gardening #allotment #polytunnel
Check out my recipe card… Yesterday was technically “Apple day”, but with this year’s fruit trees falling into their mast year/ there’s plenty to get harvesting and plenty of recipes. This one’s a beauty! 🍎🌱🌿💚 🧑🍳
#recipe #apple #appleday #recipecards #applerecipes #applecake
#recipe #apple #appleday #recipecards #applerecipes #applecake
October 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Check out my recipe card… Yesterday was technically “Apple day”, but with this year’s fruit trees falling into their mast year/ there’s plenty to get harvesting and plenty of recipes. This one’s a beauty! 🍎🌱🌿💚 🧑🍳
#recipe #apple #appleday #recipecards #applerecipes #applecake
#recipe #apple #appleday #recipecards #applerecipes #applecake
4 plots,teach 4 days,run a business, lead community gardening,a trustee + brand ambassador +family? 1 person! (my fab family enabling me!) getting winter ready with a compost delivery. But shifting well over 5000L of pure gold is hoofty! I hurt! But I’m happy! #sponsored @heartofeden_ahs 🌱🌿💚 #garden
September 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
4 plots,teach 4 days,run a business, lead community gardening,a trustee + brand ambassador +family? 1 person! (my fab family enabling me!) getting winter ready with a compost delivery. But shifting well over 5000L of pure gold is hoofty! I hurt! But I’m happy! #sponsored @heartofeden_ahs 🌱🌿💚 #garden
My regular weekly Snippets on Sunday - this week all about growing sweet potatoes in zone 8- in the U.K.
🌱🌿💚 #gardening #veggrowing #growyourown #allotment #gardener #backyardveg
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🌱🌿💚 #gardening #veggrowing #growyourown #allotment #gardener #backyardveg
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June 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My regular weekly Snippets on Sunday - this week all about growing sweet potatoes in zone 8- in the U.K.
🌱🌿💚 #gardening #veggrowing #growyourown #allotment #gardener #backyardveg
youtu.be/9zIupszXWyA?...
🌱🌿💚 #gardening #veggrowing #growyourown #allotment #gardener #backyardveg
youtu.be/9zIupszXWyA?...
A wet, windy day here in Lincolnshire… so a spot of using a simple harvest from the garden for creating kitchen staples.
Follow the link for this recipe and more. 🌱🌿💚 👩🍳 #chive #chivevinegar #vinaigrette #plottoplate #potager #kitchengarden #recipe
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Follow the link for this recipe and more. 🌱🌿💚 👩🍳 #chive #chivevinegar #vinaigrette #plottoplate #potager #kitchengarden #recipe
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June 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A wet, windy day here in Lincolnshire… so a spot of using a simple harvest from the garden for creating kitchen staples.
Follow the link for this recipe and more. 🌱🌿💚 👩🍳 #chive #chivevinegar #vinaigrette #plottoplate #potager #kitchengarden #recipe
www.instagram.com/p/DKbzuzUKRM...
Follow the link for this recipe and more. 🌱🌿💚 👩🍳 #chive #chivevinegar #vinaigrette #plottoplate #potager #kitchengarden #recipe
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Don’t plant that there!! Well- I did! Beautiful horseradish- In its own raised bed, confined for last 4 years. Yes- it can spread, but biggest issue is depth!! It can grow 7 foot deep… I’m ok with that! But if you’re not- it can still be planted in containers- at least 36 inches deep. 🌱💚🌿 @gardening
May 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Don’t plant that there!! Well- I did! Beautiful horseradish- In its own raised bed, confined for last 4 years. Yes- it can spread, but biggest issue is depth!! It can grow 7 foot deep… I’m ok with that! But if you’re not- it can still be planted in containers- at least 36 inches deep. 🌱💚🌿 @gardening
No- I absolutely won’t do it… having been asked about strimming and the impact on wildlife- as an eco grower- I will not do no mow may. Here’s why ⬇️🌱🌿💚 #gardener
#nomowmay @stigalawnmowers @stiga #previouslygifted
#nomowmay @stigalawnmowers @stiga #previouslygifted
May 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
No- I absolutely won’t do it… having been asked about strimming and the impact on wildlife- as an eco grower- I will not do no mow may. Here’s why ⬇️🌱🌿💚 #gardener
#nomowmay @stigalawnmowers @stiga #previouslygifted
#nomowmay @stigalawnmowers @stiga #previouslygifted
Much needed rain this week giving a boost to the over wintered cabbages- looking glorious in the brassicas cage and just doing their thing. Always one of those crops I think just look phenomenal- and they’re definitely going for it again this year! #cabbages #growyourownfood 🌱🌿💚 #vegpatch #gardening
April 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Much needed rain this week giving a boost to the over wintered cabbages- looking glorious in the brassicas cage and just doing their thing. Always one of those crops I think just look phenomenal- and they’re definitely going for it again this year! #cabbages #growyourownfood 🌱🌿💚 #vegpatch #gardening
3/3 The seed tray definitely has produced much happier plants- so far…now to see how they progress now potted on! What’s your experience of snail seed sowing this year?
#snailseedstarters #snailsowing #sowandgrow #sowingseeds #seedexperiences #gardening #gardening #howdoyougrow 🌱🌿💚
#snailseedstarters #snailsowing #sowandgrow #sowingseeds #seedexperiences #gardening #gardening #howdoyougrow 🌱🌿💚
April 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
3/3 The seed tray definitely has produced much happier plants- so far…now to see how they progress now potted on! What’s your experience of snail seed sowing this year?
#snailseedstarters #snailsowing #sowandgrow #sowingseeds #seedexperiences #gardening #gardening #howdoyougrow 🌱🌿💚
#snailseedstarters #snailsowing #sowandgrow #sowingseeds #seedexperiences #gardening #gardening #howdoyougrow 🌱🌿💚
2/3 yes to space saving, absolutely yes on the length of the tap roots… however root disturbance- I did have to soak the snail to be able to get to them! But ultimately- better plants/ seedlings. Very dependent on plant. The aubergines… about the same, but the sweet peppers… chalk and cheese. 🌱🌿💚
April 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
2/3 yes to space saving, absolutely yes on the length of the tap roots… however root disturbance- I did have to soak the snail to be able to get to them! But ultimately- better plants/ seedlings. Very dependent on plant. The aubergines… about the same, but the sweet peppers… chalk and cheese. 🌱🌿💚
Trials of fashionable (yet not old) types of seed sowing are always worth a go! Earlier this year it was all snail sowing… which really had some interesting theory behind them. Space saving and long - strong root growth being two…So- at the other end of the snail trail- 1/3 🌱🌿💚
April 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trials of fashionable (yet not old) types of seed sowing are always worth a go! Earlier this year it was all snail sowing… which really had some interesting theory behind them. Space saving and long - strong root growth being two…So- at the other end of the snail trail- 1/3 🌱🌿💚
… and veggie bolognaise…. Just waiting for courgettes and tomatoes to grow and next time it will be 100% own grown!!! Growing season 2025 is looking promising already!!!
April 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
… and veggie bolognaise…. Just waiting for courgettes and tomatoes to grow and next time it will be 100% own grown!!! Growing season 2025 is looking promising already!!!
The own grown ingredients….
April 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The own grown ingredients….
Mushrooms!!!! I admit- I have been terrible fungi mother… these are supposed to be button… but there are more coming and signs of oyster mushrooms too! Much more than just table top kits Check out my YouTube channel @caleybrothers.bsky.social (previously gifted) #mushrooms 🌱🌿💚 #mushroomgrowing
April 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Mushrooms!!!! I admit- I have been terrible fungi mother… these are supposed to be button… but there are more coming and signs of oyster mushrooms too! Much more than just table top kits Check out my YouTube channel @caleybrothers.bsky.social (previously gifted) #mushrooms 🌱🌿💚 #mushroomgrowing
Welcome to British Summer Time 2025! Time to get some more direct sowing done… this week I’m utilising a secret weapon, which also means up recycling and repurposing- which is great for sustainability! (Excuse the birds and the helicopters!!)
🌱🌿💚 #allotment #growyourownfood
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🌱🌿💚 #allotment #growyourownfood
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March 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Welcome to British Summer Time 2025! Time to get some more direct sowing done… this week I’m utilising a secret weapon, which also means up recycling and repurposing- which is great for sustainability! (Excuse the birds and the helicopters!!)
🌱🌿💚 #allotment #growyourownfood
youtu.be/j4QjC1HSNPs?...
🌱🌿💚 #allotment #growyourownfood
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Don’t forget to tune into The Potting Shed BBC Radio Lincolnshire Wednesday lunchtime, where I’m out on the plot preparing more areas for the coming season! 🌱🌿💚 #gardener #allotment
#radiogardener
#radiogardener
March 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Don’t forget to tune into The Potting Shed BBC Radio Lincolnshire Wednesday lunchtime, where I’m out on the plot preparing more areas for the coming season! 🌱🌿💚 #gardener #allotment
#radiogardener
#radiogardener
Celebrating international women’s day 2025- with a whole list of inspirational women in horticulture in the U.K. and many of whom I count as friends. How lucky am I? #internationalwomensday2025 #womeninhorticulture 🌱🌿💚
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March 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Celebrating international women’s day 2025- with a whole list of inspirational women in horticulture in the U.K. and many of whom I count as friends. How lucky am I? #internationalwomensday2025 #womeninhorticulture 🌱🌿💚
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I’m so fortunate to have gardeners in my life. We share ideas, passion- & share plants!!! These gorgeous annual delphinium requienii are going to be structurally stunning next to the digitalis and lupins! Thank you to my friend Richard youtube.com/@upatgrassyb...
🌱💚🌿 #englishcottagegarden #allotment
🌱💚🌿 #englishcottagegarden #allotment
March 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’m so fortunate to have gardeners in my life. We share ideas, passion- & share plants!!! These gorgeous annual delphinium requienii are going to be structurally stunning next to the digitalis and lupins! Thank you to my friend Richard youtube.com/@upatgrassyb...
🌱💚🌿 #englishcottagegarden #allotment
🌱💚🌿 #englishcottagegarden #allotment
Radio gardening, hints and tips on what to sow and grow! 🌱💚🌿 #gardening #allotmentuk
March 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Radio gardening, hints and tips on what to sow and grow! 🌱💚🌿 #gardening #allotmentuk
Don’t forget to tune in to The Potting Shed @bbcradiolincolnshire Wednesday lunchtime, where I’ll be chatting what can be planted out in the ground now! 🌱💚🌿 #radiogardener
February 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Don’t forget to tune in to The Potting Shed @bbcradiolincolnshire Wednesday lunchtime, where I’ll be chatting what can be planted out in the ground now! 🌱💚🌿 #radiogardener
Great to catch up with Martin Fish FCI Hort this week at the #gardenpressevent in London- following on from our chat - catch the podcast going out this Sunday 23rd February on Pots and Trowels
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#gardenpodcast 🌱🌿💚 #gardenmedia #gardeneruk #ukallotment #allotment
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#gardenpodcast 🌱🌿💚 #gardenmedia #gardeneruk #ukallotment #allotment
February 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Great to catch up with Martin Fish FCI Hort this week at the #gardenpressevent in London- following on from our chat - catch the podcast going out this Sunday 23rd February on Pots and Trowels
open.spotify.com/show/14h5AMA...
#gardenpodcast 🌱🌿💚 #gardenmedia #gardeneruk #ukallotment #allotment
open.spotify.com/show/14h5AMA...
#gardenpodcast 🌱🌿💚 #gardenmedia #gardeneruk #ukallotment #allotment
Don’t forget to tune into The Potting Shed BBC Radio Lincolnshire Wednesday lunchtime - to find out which Lincolnshire connection I caught up with, in London! @GIMA (Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association) @gardenmediaguild #gardenpressevent2025 🌱🌿💚 #gardening #radiogardener
February 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Don’t forget to tune into The Potting Shed BBC Radio Lincolnshire Wednesday lunchtime - to find out which Lincolnshire connection I caught up with, in London! @GIMA (Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association) @gardenmediaguild #gardenpressevent2025 🌱🌿💚 #gardening #radiogardener
And just like that… voilà! My over wintered viola looking amazing and potted on. From the dust like seeds to 30 beautiful little happy plants! Ta da!!! #viola #overwinter #overwintering #greenhouselife #allotmentuk #gifted @simplyseeds 🌱💚🌿
February 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
And just like that… voilà! My over wintered viola looking amazing and potted on. From the dust like seeds to 30 beautiful little happy plants! Ta da!!! #viola #overwinter #overwintering #greenhouselife #allotmentuk #gifted @simplyseeds 🌱💚🌿
It’s that time when I need to do a health check on the webpage… looking in good form. A few tweaks still to make, but if you’ve ever wondered what I do… it’s rather packed! (Although I’ve had to leave the full videography to YouTube, as it’s getting pretty extensive!) 🌱💚🌿 www.theallotmentcook.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It’s that time when I need to do a health check on the webpage… looking in good form. A few tweaks still to make, but if you’ve ever wondered what I do… it’s rather packed! (Although I’ve had to leave the full videography to YouTube, as it’s getting pretty extensive!) 🌱💚🌿 www.theallotmentcook.com