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We finally plant out the runner beans and the French dwarf beans up at the plot and then we take a look at what has been growing over the last 4 weeks. If you’ve liked this video you may be interested to see some more WATCH NEXT: HOW TO GROW BROAD BEANS – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM3zT… HOW…
Spring is in the air, trees are starting to blossom and leaf up. It’s time to go up to the allotment and plant out the broad beans and the shallots. What a difference a bit of sunshine makes to the plot. If you’ve liked this video you may be interested to see some more WATCH…
It’s time I got my season started, so why not sow some seeds and hope that they grow. New gardeners might be interested in some of the seeds I’m growing and my planting techniques. Also, is anyone else sick of the wind? Here are a few more videos that you may like: WATCH NEXT: HOW…
I attempted to grow Oca for the first time, an underground stem tuber. The whole process took about 6 months from start to finish, this video shows my efforts and results. If you enjoyed this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel
It’s time to do a potato reveal and take a look at my first early variety – Pentland Javelin. A lovely soft waxy-textured new potato with white skins and flesh that is ideal for boiling as a salad or new potato. Pentland Javelin takes a week or two longer to mature than other first earlies…
Every year I like to pay a visit to my dads garden and show you what he has growing on at this time of the year. If you enjoyed this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more content. #plotvisit #flowers
On Allotment Grow How today we venture up to the plot and plant out the pumpkins and courgettes. There are also a few surprises to be found on the plot. If you enjoyed this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel #pumpkins #zucchinis #allotment
In this episode we go up to the plot and start planting out seeds and vegetables ready for the coming season. It’s time to start successional sowing throughout the whole month and enjoy the weather as the season starts to warm up. If you enjoyed this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel. #gardening #allotment…
It’s time to plant the garlic out on the plot. Garlic is simple to grow and likes sunny well drained sites. Plant the cloves 6 inches apart in rows 8 inches apart. If you liked this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel #garlic #gardening #plantinggarlic #allotment
We take a look at which seeds have germinated from the ones we planted in the last video. The signs of life are there as we move into spring and the growing season starts to take hold. If you liked this video then please do SUBSCRIBE to the channel #gardening #gardeninguk #allotment
Today we look at some of the vegetables seeds that you can sow in March, and we show you how easy it is to get started at the start of spring. Sow your seeds little and often throughout the season to get a succession of crops coming to maturity over several weeks. If you enjoyed…
We show you how to build a simple bird feeder from a plastic bottle. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes to do and is a great way to upcycle old plastic water bottles and gives nature a helping hand through the winter months. #birdfeeder #feedingbirds
I needed to get outside and back to nature and fresh air, nothing revitalizes me better than the great outdoors and a walk in the countryside. If you liked this video then please do SUBSCRIBE for more content #britishcountryside #nature
Today on Allotment Grow How we plant out some spring flowering allium bulbs . These bulbs will grow into lovely statuesque plants and they produce big, showy flower heads attracting lots of pollinators to your garden. They can also be used as lovely cut flowers in a floral display. Easy to grow, this video tutorial…
On today’s Allotment Grow How we look at how to overwinter your dahlia tubers. Follow these easy steps and you’ll be storing dahlia tubers ready to use again every year, saving you money and helping you to become self sufficient in growing these lovely dahlia flowers. I hope you enjoyed this video, if you did…
It’s time to visit the plot and harvest the remainder of the vegetables. It’s been a good growing year but it’s time to dig over the plot and start to prepare the beds for next year. If you enjoyed this video please SUBSCRIBE as it’s FREE and helps the channel to grow. #Octoberharvest #Fallharvest #Wintervegetables
It’s been a while since last put up a video so I thought a quick catch up was in order. If you enjoyed the video then please SUBSCRIBE as it’s FREE and really helps with the channels growth. #countryside #mangelwurzels
This video shows you an easy step by step guide on how to grow delicious honey boat squash from start to finish. It is a fabulous, sweet flavored, long storing winter squash and a welcome edition to your winter vegetables. We show you how to grow the squash from seed, how to plant the squash…
How to grow a Kiwi vine or tree from seed update. In this video we take a look at how the kiwi seedlings are getting on. It’s the first time I’ve tried growing these plants and the results are worth a watch. If you enjoyed this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel as it’s…
It’s time to harvest vegetables from the plot and garden. The weather has been perfect and picking produce at this time of the year is what all the hard work has been about. The summer harvest is in full flow. If you like this video then please SUBSCRIBE to the channel as it’s FREE and…
We finally harvest the Mayan Rose potatoes that we planted back in March. The results were better than expected and the potatoes are a really interesting two tone colour. Let me know if you have ever grown these potatoes before and what did you think of them. If you enjoyed this video please SUBSCRIBE as…
Today we go up to the plot and harvest the first ever crop of swedes or rutabaga. They did really considering it was the first attempt at growing them. If you are looking for a long storing brassica then these vegetables fit the bill, they do make a lovely mash as well. If you liked…
It’s a busy time of the growing season so lets see what’s tomatoes are growing in the greenhouse. We also take a look at some January King Cabbage and the flowers growing in the garden. If you don’t have a greenhouse but do have space for one in your garden or allotment then do try…
This video shows a snail eating cucumber. A #Shorts video. For those of us that grow vegetables it might be an interesting watch to see how quickly they can devour your crops. This was filmed over 46 minutes and then sped up. Did you know that they can have up to 14 000 teeth. #snaileating…
This video shows you the easy step by step process on how to grow sweet peas from start to finish. A popular cottage flower prized for its beautiful flower and lovely scent. Growing sweet peas is easy and they make an excellent cut flower. If you have never grown them before then do give these…
I harvested the first of my container grown potatoes, an early variety called Rocket. I was really surprised by the results and based on this reveal I would definitely grow them again. Nothing beats the lovely buttery taste of a new potato, if you haven’t grown them before do give them a try. If you…
In this video we try to grow a kiwi vine from a store bought fruit. Can it be done here in the UK with our climate, who knows but here’s my attempt. How to grow a kiwi tree or vine from seed. If you enjoyed this video here is another that I think you would…
This video shows you how simple and easy it is to grow a lovely crop of lettuce from start to finish. If you are new to gardening then why not try growing some Cos lettuce using the method shown in the video, you wont be disappointed. Quick to mature you can generally get two or…
In this video we finally plant out the Honey Boat Squash. The flesh tastes like a sweet potato and the fruits store for months. We also plant out the pole beans ready for a bumper crop in the summer. If you’ve never grown Honey Boat Squash do consider adding them to your ‘must try’ list.…
This video shows you how to grow tulips from bulbs to flowers in containers or pots in a few easy steps. Have you ever wanted to create a lovely tulip display in a pot or container, or maybe you just want to grow some tulips for cut flowers. This video takes you through the entire…
