The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
I was tagged to take part in the Allotment Challenge Q & A. Here are my answers, thanks to Mick Watson and Aaron from Aaron’s Allotment for the nominations. I’d like to nominate: Allotmental – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPu0VKb1GFgc-LiNcAs3fw John Simpson – https://www.youtube.com/user/simbo57 and Dan from Home Gardens – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Y-0YNAHjMsUUIFixSNqiA
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Don’t let the winter weather stop you from gardening – you can still enjoy healthy fresh produce by sprouting beans. Sprouting seeds in a juice carton prevents them from becoming bitter by excluding light. This simple trick can make the process much easier than traditional methods. In…
After three weeks of storms here in the UK – I decided it was probably best to go and visit my plot to see if it was still standing. Nora and Brian’s Allotment – click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/user/nora4player My Other Channel link – Please Subscribe, Like and Share https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgruz5eG9aW4KydNqWgUpQ “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. We all know that composting is essential in the garden, but compost piles can soon overflow at this time of year when you’re cutting back perennials and pulling up spent vegetables. If you’re wondering what to do with all that extra organic matter, it’s worth considering in-situ…
On this weeks episode of Allotment Grow How we pull Parsnips “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this quick episode we walk up to the plot through the woods.
Today on Allotment Grow How we discuss the previous growing season and we announce the creation of a new Youtube Channel. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. With strong winds, heavy rainfall and snow, winter can take its toll on even the hardiest crops. A simple row cover can protect your plants from the worst of the winter weather, and dramatically extend your growing season. Row covers can be expensive to buy but don’t…
On Allotment Grow How this week, we replant some broad beans and start to ready the plot for winter. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week on Allotment Grow How we have a look around the plot, harvest some crops and put the first of the allotment beds to sleep for the winter. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. At this time of year many gardeners wonder if their green tomatoes will ever ripen. Fortunately there are some simple techniques that can help. When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening so it’s time to take action! Fruits can be brought inside or whole plants can…
This is the last video (for a while) in a series of 5 on juicing vegetables from the allotment – with the odd exception. I hope you enjoy. Please like, comment and subscribe
Episode 4 of my juicing adventures involves allotment grown mint. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week on Allotment Grow How – I take a wander up to the plot and deal with a few pests that have been eating my vegetables. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Tomatoes come in a wonderful array of different types each with their own unique shape, size and taste. Growing heritage or heirloom tomatoes helps preserve this fantastic diversity of fruit for future generations. In this short video we explain which kinds of tomatoes you can harvest seeds…
This week on Allotment Grow How I attempt to juice some allotment grown Sarpo Mira Potatoes. BE AWARE… don’t use potatoes that have turned green or have sprouted. #juicingpotatoes “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week on Allotment Grow How I visit my dads allotment and see what he’s growing. #aubergines #eggplants “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Today on Allotment Grow How I pick my first French Climbing Beans of the year and I also try to stay on top of the weeds. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We carpet our homes but what about the garden? So I thought I’d carpet our vegetable garden to stop weeds invading my vegetable beds and to help grow better food crops! Hey Guys, I don’t want people getting the wrong idea about this video thinking I’m advocating to use “carpet with chemicals” leaching into the…
Today on Allotment Grow How we discuss potato blight and how I cope with it.
Been in the video wilderness for awhile but I’m back with some tips on growing food crops in containers. In this example we grow peas in a medium sized pot and I explain my secret growing medium for great results and how I prefer to use my own soil mix for the growing medium rather…
On Allotment Grow How this week I start picking some of the vegetables.
The location and direction of a garden is very important when determining how much sun it will recieve. By planning ahead, mapping the sun, and doing a little homework before putting the beds in, you can optomize your chances of having a successful garden. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
In this video we are planting and growing Zucchini, however the same information applies to bush squash. It is a super productive plant, and a great plant to grow for those who love sharing their harvest. We discuss in this episode Watering, how to plant, spacing, starting from seed or starts, and fertilizing. Send mail…
In this episode of Allotment Grow How – I deal with the dreaded black fly and take my first crop from the plot for 2015.
Today on Allotment Grow How I wander up to the plot and plant some Broccoli
In this video I give a demonstration on how to assemble a galvanised raised garden bed and explain what I have growing plus dispel a few myths about using this type of garden bed. Here is where I got my latest bed from: http://bit.ly/1JI1aaA (eBay Australia – may not be helpful to people other countries…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Training and supporting your tomatoes correctly is essential to help you get the best possible harvest from your plants. It’s important to ensure that tomatoes get enough air circulation and that the fruits are well supported to prevent branch breakage and slug damage. Correct pruning and training…
This week on Allotment Grow How – I wander up to the plot and show you what’s going on.
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Training climbing vegetables up supports is a great way to get maximum yield from minimum space. Building your own supports is easy, fun and can make an impressive feature in your garden. If you’re growing climbing peas, beans, cucumbers or any other vining plant, you’ll need to…
