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It’s been over two months since we went up to the plot. It’s time to see how overgrown the beds are and if the pests have caused any damage. Also we make a start on digging the beds and preparing them for the coming season. A tidy plot is so much easier to maintain. If…
The title gives it away, so in this video we take a look at the honey boat squash grown in the summer and the big radish that I’ve been growing in the back garden. Honey boat squash turned out to be a lovely sweet, long storage squash. If you liked this video then please SUBSCRIBE…
It’s time to cut the big pumpkin and weigh it. Please watch the video to find out how big and heavy it is. Please like, share. comment and SUBSCRIBE xx #bigpumpkin #atlanticgiantpumpkin #heavypumpkins
We pay a visit to the greenhouse to see how well the tomatoes have been doing over the summer, they really are a lovely treat picked fresh from the vine. We’ve also been growing an Atlantic Giant Pumpkin which is well on its way to being a whopper, come and have a look at how…
It’s the middle of summer and the flowers are in full bloom, they really do look impressive. In this video we take a look at the colourful hanging baskets, the beautiful begonias, the stunning dahlias and the highly scented sweet peas to name but a few. There really are lots of different blooms to admire…
Today on Allotment Grow How it’s time to prpepare the beds ready for the seedlings and plants. Spring and the growing season has all of a sudden appeared without anyone warning me and I need to add rich organic compost to feed the soil. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE. xx #organicmatter #organiccompost #addingcompost
With the sap rising in me and the excitement of spring only a gnat’s whisker away I’ve decided to plant some bulbs ready for a punch of vibrant colour on the plot in the summer on Allotment Grow How. Dahlia’s and Gladiolus bulbs/tubers have a starring role in this video as well as a few…
If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that I can produce a very average video and this is no exception. There’s a bit about digging, there’s also a late potato reveal and then there’s my very bad haircut to consider. Anyhow, if you’re having trouble sleeping then this is the video for…
I had a go at growing a big marrow this year, you know – just for fun. Well it turned out that I did get quite precious about it and I think I’ve been bitten by the ‘BIG’ bug. I’m definitely gonna have another go next year. Big is the new small it seems. I…
Every year I checkout what’s growing on in my dad’s greenhouse. This year he’s got some awesome cucumbers and tomatoes, prize winning specimens. He’s also growing eggplants as they enjoy the warmer conditions under glass. If you’ve enjoyed this video please SUBSCRIBE to the channel as it’s free and it really does help out with…
This week we pay a visit to the plot and catch up on what exciting things are going on. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE XX #Allotment #gardenvegetables #homestead
Today we start planting out the first of the vegetable plants and a few flowers too. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE XX
In this video we show you how to sow your Broad Beans / Fava Beans in preparation to plant them out up at the allotment in a few weeks time. If you liked this video then please SUBSCRIBE as it’s FREE and it helps the channel grow. #favabeans #plantingbroadbeans #broadbeans
On Allotment Grow How today we discover a nasty surprise before the growing season has even begun. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE xx
In this video we attempt to grow white button mushrooms from a kit. Mushrooms grow quickly compared to most fruits and vegetables, and don’t take up precious space in your garden. Please do me a favour, like. share, comment and SUBSCRIBE xx #growingmushrooms #mushrooms
On today’s Allotment Grow How we look at how to overwinter your begonia corms. Follow these easy steps and you’ll be able to use the same corms every year, saving you money and helping you to become self sufficient in growing these lovely begonia flowers. If you’ve liked this video you may be interested to…
In this episode we start the big clear up on the plot ready for the winter. We dig out some stubborn weeds and show you how to cover the beds/garden. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE xx #winterprep #pullingweeds #diggingtheplot
This week on Allotment Grow How we wander up into the woods looking for some leaf mould to collect and spread on the beds to improve the soil quality and act as an organic mulch. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE xx #organicmulch #soilconditioner #leafmould
On Allotment Grow How today we pay a visit to the plot to tackle the weeds and clear up the plot. It’s time to harvest some lovely looking carrots and the dahlia flowers are in full bloom and look lovely. #dahliaflowers #weedingtheplot #carrots If you have enjoyed this video then please consider subscribing, it’s absolutely…
Let’s do an awesome potato reveal. Today we tip open the tub that had the Jazzy seed potatoes planted in it. A variety that we haven’t grown or tasted before. If you’ve never grown potatoes in containers before, why not give them a go, you can get some great results. There’s nothing better than home…
Today we show you how to grow an Amaryllis from start to finish. If you’ve never grown one of these lovely showy indoor plants, do give them a go they produce big, showy flowers and you can store and use the bulb the following year for more stunning flowers. Follow this easy step by step…
Today we show you how to plant Begonia Corms ready for a showy display in the summer. Planting Begonia corms is very easy as this step by step video shows you. If you’ve never tried them now’s the time to have a go at growing begonias. Please like, share, comment and subscribe x. #howtoplantbegonias #easywaytoplantbegonias
Today on Allotment Grow How, we plant on the Lobelia Plug Plants, we also plant out the broadbeans and take a look at how the onion sets are coming along. Seedlings are starting to grow and the season is starting to take shape, it’s and exciting time in the gardening calendar. If you have enjoyed…
Today on Allotment Grow How we show you how to plant your onion sets into modules. This gives them a head start before planting them outside later in the month. Starting the onion sets off this way has always produced great results on the plot. If you’re a beginner gardener then try growing onions from…
Today we head up to the allotment and show you how to plant Gladioli bulbs. They really are easy and will add a splash of colour to your garden in the middle of summer. It’s not just gladioli bulbs that we plant we also plant out a tree lilium or tree lilly. If you’ve liked…
Today on Allotment Grow How we discuss our top 5 gardening tools for the beginner gardener. Tell us what tools you would choose. My first ever video, look at the state of my plot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9QnNKtXFpI&index=1&list=PLAhpb98eK97Kj3Y1bSVA2h6a73LbvglQc #Top5gardeningtools #gardentools
I love my cat and I thought I’d treat him to some catmint…. it turns out he loves it and gets a natural high. Treat your cat to some catmint, buy yourself a Nepeta plant for your garden and they will love the smell and taste and thank you for it. Please like, share, comment…
After a weeks worth of rain… the weeds have grown on the plot. I need to deal with them If you liked this video then please do SUBSCRIBE as it’s FREE and really helps with the channels growth. #weeding #gardening
Planting out the French Climbing Beans. The season is starting to romp away.
I sow the French Climbing Beans / Pole Beans and catchup with everything that’s growing in the kitchen. REMEMBER… if you like what you see in this video then please hit that SUBSCRIBE button. Thank you xx #howtosowpolebeans #howtosowclimbingbeans
