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Don't Waste Your Old Growbags and Tomato Compost
Use the old compost from your tomatoes to mulch your garden- just don't use it for potatoes! This video explains that tomatoes and potatoes are from the same plant family, so you should never use soil that grew tomatoes to mulch where you want to plant potatoes.
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Make Amaryllis Flower Whenever You Want, Growing Poinsettia All Year Round, Christmas Plant Care
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Try this simple technique to get your Amaryllis to flower whenever you want it to, as well as tips for caring for other Christmas bulbs like Hyacinths, and how to keep your Poinsettia plant alive and looking fantastic. Christmas plants are not just for Christmas, you can enjoy these all year round, and it's much easier than you think. This is a really easy way to save money by keeping your plan...
Make This Traditional Foraged Christmas Wreath, Plus Weaving A Willow Wreath Base
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This wreath is really easy to make using whatever foliage you have growing near you. This video shows you how to build your wreath step-by-step, including how to make a willow base from scratch, and how to add all of the foliage, berries, and pine cones for a classically styled, elegant, traditional wreath. It also explains what foliage to look for to create a long-lasting wreath, and gives lot...
November Trick To Get Orchids Flowering & Keep Houseplants Healthy
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Full of fantastic tips for winter houseplant care, this video tells you what you need to know to keep your houseplants healthy in winter and get your orchids to flower next year. This is a simple beginners guide to basic houseplant care during the colder months, with useful tips on light levels, humidity, house plant fertilizer, and when to re-pot and take cuttings from houseplants. If you stru...
These Autumn Leaves Can Double Your Harvest - How To Use Fall Leaves To Improve Soil & Boost Crops
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Gardeners - use the right leaves to mulch the right plants in your fruit or vegetable garden and you can as much as DOUBLE your harvest! This video will explain what leaves to use on what plants, and how to turn your fallen leaves into Leafmould, an incredible natural, organic soil improver. You can also use leaves as a mulch around fruit bushes and other plants. Learn the different methods for...
How to Carve Pumpkins Step By Step: Six Levels of Halloween Pumpkin Carving Difficulty
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In this video I will teach you lots of pumpkin carving skills to help make your Jack-o-Lanterns look incredible. From how to get started, rookie errors to avoid, and creating basic designs, to how to step up your Pumpkin Carving game with more advanced techniques like back carving and adding detail to your pumpkin. Pumpkin carving is easy with my clever little hacks, and you don't need any spec...
What Vegetables And Flowers To Sow In November, Garden Tips To Grow Your Own Food and Flowers
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Plant these cold-loving crops in October and November for a bountiful harvest next Spring and Summer. No greenhouse or special treatment required, they call call be planted directly into your garden or allotment. October and November is the perfect time to plant onions, garlic, and shallots, and Amy Kelly gives you all the advice you need to get your best ever harvest of these delicious, easy t...
How To Double Your Carrot Harvest Just By Using The Leaves! Delicious, Easy Carrot Top Recipes
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Boost your sustainable credentials and cut your carbon footprint by eating ALL of your carrots, not just the roots. Sometimes called Carrot Tops, Carrot stems and leaves are edible, and I've got some quick, easy recipes to help you use the carrot leaves and carrot stems. These are so tasty! Use 5 ingredients or less to make delicious recipes. Try these Fried Carrot Leaves with Yoghurt, Carrot C...
Best Beer For Slug Traps and Snail Traps Tested, You Won't Believe The Result!
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I set up an experiment to find out if non-alcoholic beer works well in slug traps as alcoholic beer, and also tested lots of other beers to find out what beer is best to use in slug traps. I tested 14 types of beer and slug and snail attractants to see which caught the most slugs and snails. The results will surprise you! Because of this test I will never use slug traps the same way ever again....
Sow All These Seeds In September - No Greenhouse Required! Plus, Expert Tips How To Stop Slugs
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You won't believe how many crops you can sow from seed in September! Mizuna, Bok Choi, Hardy Lettuces, Winter Spinach, Radishes, Spring Onions, Asian Greens, Broad Beans / Fava Beans, Peas, and lots of flowers. The gardening year isn't over yet, so get sowing! Even if you don't have a garden, Amy Kelly has tips for how to sow salads on your windowsill, plus all important advice on how to keep s...
Help Bees & Beneficial Insects With A Simply Beautiful Insect Hotel / Bug House
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Help Bees & Beneficial Insects With A Simply Beautiful Insect Hotel / Bug House
Buy One Plant, Harvest Forever - Grow Endless BASIL and MINT
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Buy One Plant, Harvest Forever - Grow Endless BASIL and MINT
Don't Buy Any Plants Until You See This! How To Get The Best Value Plants, plus Easy Garden Design
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Don't Buy Any Plants Until You See This! How To Get The Best Value Plants, plus Easy Garden Design
Ards Allotments Open Day 2024
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Ards Allotments Open Day 2024
What to do about Wasp Nests - 10 Tips for Dealing with Wasps from a Professional Pest Controller
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What to do about Wasp Nests - 10 Tips for Dealing with Wasps from a Professional Pest Controller
What To Harvest In August - How To Grow Your Own Fruits and Vegetables - From 2020
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What To Harvest In August - How To Grow Your Own Fruits and Vegetables - From 2020
Weeding Tools Tested - Best Gardening Tools To Make Weeding Simple and Easy
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Weeding Tools Tested - Best Gardening Tools To Make Weeding Simple and Easy
Mindful Forest Walk- Calm, Peaceful Sunrise Walk Through Irish Forest With Stream & Birdsong
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Mindful Forest Walk- Calm, Peaceful Sunrise Walk Through Irish Forest With Stream & Birdsong
How To Grow Plants From Cuttings and Seeds, Gardening For Beginners
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How To Grow Plants From Cuttings and Seeds, Gardening For Beginners
Free Invitation- Ards Allotments Open Day Aug 10th 2024 10am - 4pm
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Free Invitation- Ards Allotments Open Day Aug 10th 2024 10am - 4pm
Allotment Update July 2020
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Allotment Update July 2020
Allotment Garden Disaster, Pests Eating Plants, Weeds, Damage Everywhere. How Can I Fix This?
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Allotment Garden Disaster, Pests Eating Plants, Weeds, Damage Everywhere. How Can I Fix This?
So Simple To Help Birds and Bees - Mini Pond or Pond In A Pot for your Small Garden or Balcony
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So Simple To Help Birds and Bees - Mini Pond or Pond In A Pot for your Small Garden or Balcony
How To Grow Amazing Fruit Without A Garden
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How To Grow Amazing Fruit Without A Garden
Avoid These Common Garden Plants That Can Kill Dogs. Keep Your Dog Safe, Don't Let The Puppy Eat It!
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Avoid These Common Garden Plants That Can Kill Dogs. Keep Your Dog Safe, Don't Let The Puppy Eat It!
Amazing Elderflower Recipes Including 5 minute Elderflower Cordial and Elderflower Fritters
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Amazing Elderflower Recipes Including 5 minute Elderflower Cordial and Elderflower Fritters
How To Grow Fruit Trees In Small Spaces - No Garden Needed!
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How To Grow Fruit Trees In Small Spaces - No Garden Needed!
Small Garden? Just a balcony? You can still help Birds, Bees, Moths, Butterflies, Bats and more!
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Small Garden? Just a balcony? You can still help Birds, Bees, Moths, Butterflies, Bats and more!
How To Protect Your Crops from Frost and Pests
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How To Protect Your Crops from Frost and Pests
Seed Germination at Ards Allotments (March 2024)
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Seed Germination at Ards Allotments (March 2024)

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  • @dorseygreen7912
    @dorseygreen7912 6 днів тому

    U look Amazing!! And your Content is so Informative! Very Good Content and I Learn So much, thank u MrsKelly

  • @andrewwedman3953
    @andrewwedman3953 11 днів тому

    Have been growing and grafting apple and pear espalier trees for three decades. Here are a few comments: Allow the future horizontal whips to grow at about a 45 degree angle, fastened to a thin rod. Fold the rod down in the late summer and fasten it to the horizontal support. For each new level start like this. These trees must be pruned twice a year. Cut back the non fruit budding branches in late winter. Always cut at angle directly after a bud. With the exception of the centre lead which will also be cut back slightly, this can be fairly substantial. At the beginning, be patient and cut a fair bit back otherwise the short branches will be much bigger than you want requiring more massive trimming in a few years time. Bind the new growth of the central lead of each branch regularly to the support to keep it growing straight. The second pruing is usually in May or early June. After the winter pruning, new shoots will develop. Leave about three buds and cut these back again. This will promote the development of more fruit bearing buds. After a few years further pruning will also be necessary to thin out the tree. Pruning the roots can also be helpful to provide new growth to support the large amount of fruit these trees provide. I have had good luck with MM #9 (Melton Mawlings) root stock. With experience, I have found that some varieties are better suited to espalier growing than others. Espalier make great borders along paths or at the end of a small area. Temperature sensitive fruits can be grown against a protective south facing wall.

  • @huihe953
    @huihe953 11 днів тому

    Thanks for pointing out the particulars of each tool. I will would like to add there are price discrepancies internationally. In Australia, a Kana Hoe ("razor hoe") can be had for about AUD $25 while the Capability Trowel sets us back AUD $40 or thereabouts. That would probably shift the dial on how valuable each tool relatively is. Also from my experience, the Kana Hoe (with carbon steel) holds its edge better but may require sharpening, and I find a diagonal pull (similar to a scythe motion) is effective in getting it to cut tough grasses. Otherwise, love the enthusiasm!

  • @user-ic2ug8ys1z
    @user-ic2ug8ys1z 12 днів тому

    Love your channel and accent, very informative. Do you have any thoughts on storage squash? I am looking for a new savoury recipe for them. 😀🌱🐢

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 11 днів тому

      Thanks for the lovely comment! Squash and pumpkins are really versatile! I like to cut them up into cubes and then roast them. This brings out the natural sweetness. Then you can add them to creamy pasta sauce, beef chilli, chill and mash and use in cakes, or just freeze them in small quantities ready to be pulled out and defrosted for a no-hassle veggie side or to add to soups, stews, curries, and casseroles to up the flavour and vitamin count. Enjoy those delicious squash! 🥰

  • @webdesignbelfast
    @webdesignbelfast 12 днів тому

    Amazing, thank you Amy

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 13 днів тому

    I learned a lot from this

  • @cnscot9189
    @cnscot9189 14 днів тому

    Thank you for this tutorial. I used dogwood to make the wreath. It turned out amazing 😊

  • @ericabriscoe
    @ericabriscoe 17 днів тому

    Ooooo a course! I’ll go take a look! Thanks Amy I really appreciate your channel it’s great 😊 x

  • @webdesignbelfast
    @webdesignbelfast 18 днів тому

    Wow, excellent video with so much that I never knew. Thank you Amy.

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 17 днів тому

      You're so welcome! Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

  • @ticticleonor
    @ticticleonor 19 днів тому

    Thankyou. I have no space really and just rely on planting on big pots. And thankfully some bear fruits

  • @dorseygreen7912
    @dorseygreen7912 23 дні тому

    Amazing Content! And a beautiful Amy!

  • @raynierllewis2827
    @raynierllewis2827 24 дні тому

    Can the tree be kept small by just pruning it and if so will the tree still bear plenty of fruit

  • @erichodge2478
    @erichodge2478 25 днів тому

    Marvellous Amy. Such an engaging interesting tutorial. My wife and I really enjoyed it.

  • @jovice9867
    @jovice9867 25 днів тому

    Hi Amy, great vlog and channel all round. You really are a talent, thank you. 😊

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 25 днів тому

      Thanks so much! What a lovely kind thing to say! I really appreciate you watching my videos 😊

  • @webdesignbelfast
    @webdesignbelfast 26 днів тому

    What an amazing Wreath Amy. I’m away to check out your course now!

  • @nakefatty9167
    @nakefatty9167 26 днів тому

    This is great stuff Amy! You're a natural instructor/teacher.

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 28 днів тому

    Awesome explanation

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 28 днів тому

    your channel is phenomenal. Whenever the algorithm finds you, you'll explode!

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 29 днів тому

    The algorithm just hooked me up with your channel. i love your espalier video, and all your stuff is so good!

  • @ericabriscoe
    @ericabriscoe Місяць тому

    Love this 🙌 ❤x

  • @lucheeese
    @lucheeese Місяць тому

    Some people also do stepover of fig trees, it looks very cool. Great concise video

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Thanks for that! I've never seen step over figs, but that sounds amazing!

  • @jennyscrafts4u
    @jennyscrafts4u Місяць тому

    I really like your videos on plants! Can’t wait to see more so I can learn more about gardening. Gardening is a stress relief for me after I lost my daughter. It’s been a hit or miss growing things. But it can become very expensive. So this video is nice to know about different mulch for different plants. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Jenny I'm so sorry for your loss. Gardening is therapy for me, too. No matter what is happening in my life, the garden is a place I can go and be calm and productive and not be judged or afraid. It's always there when you want it, and it forgives if you neglect it a bit and rewards all your efforts. It's a perfect companion and a joy forever! Gardening can absolutely be done on a tight budget. If you haven't seen this one about collecting seeds and taking cuttings it's a great way to build up your plant supply for free: ua-cam.com/video/NGoi_8INqHo/v-deo.html Also keep an eye out for cheap bare root fruit trees over the winter. These are young trees that have literally been pulled up out of the ground, they come with their roots covered in a bag but no soil or pot. I'm filming a video about them now that will be out soon. It's the cheapest way to get a fruit tree, and they actually grow better than the expensive ones you get in containers at other times of year. Thanks for your comment, and I hope you continue to enjoy your garden! ❤️

  • @lokeyacolyte2145
    @lokeyacolyte2145 Місяць тому

    Hey there, I was wondering if you're planning to add any more to this playlist? :)

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Absolutely! I'm filming on bare root fruit trees now and hope to do a whole series on fruit trees for small spaces, so let me know if there is anything specific you want to know 😄

  • @ericabriscoe
    @ericabriscoe Місяць тому

    😂 so cute❤x

  • @marycox472
    @marycox472 Місяць тому

    Hes absolutely adorable..beautiful too!❤😊

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! He's so independent, if you won't play fetch with him he'll play with himself 🤣

  • @anithasahani8521
    @anithasahani8521 Місяць тому

    He is so cute god bless him 😊

  • @ericabriscoe
    @ericabriscoe Місяць тому

    Thank you for this handy tutorial! Amy I have little flys in and around my indoor plants, why and how do I get them gone? please help !! ❤🙏🏻 x

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      They are probably fungus gnats, tiny flies that feed on the fungus (often not really visible) that grows in the soil around plants. These can be an indication that you may be over-watering. If your plant is in a decorative pot, take it out and drain off any water sitting in the bottom of the pot. Stop watering your plant until the soil dries out properly, and then only water sparingly. You want the top of the soil to dry out in between watering, and that will deprive the flies of their food and you will stop getting them. You can use sticky traps to capture the flies, or if you really want to use them there are pesticides available in most countries to treat this - use strictly according to the instructions on the packaging. Avoid any gimmick houseplant "cures", e.g. milk, as this will make it worse. I hope that helps! 🥰🥰

    • @ericabriscoe
      @ericabriscoe Місяць тому

      @ thank you soooo much I will stop watering so much! 😊 your a star 💫 fingers crossed 🤞 they will go away! X

  • @asyed1995
    @asyed1995 Місяць тому

    Helpful everywhere Fundraising at County levels + Carpools .

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Thanks for the comment, carpools are definitely useful to help reduce pollution and help the planet 👍

  • @xochitl858
    @xochitl858 Місяць тому

    Wonderful information, thank you! I'll be getting them ready for winter soon.

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Fantastic! It's so important to give your plants some love in the colder months 😍Thanks for watching!

  • @deanablythe9394
    @deanablythe9394 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @susanhutchinson5305
    @susanhutchinson5305 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing about orchids !

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      My pleasure, glad it was useful, good luck with your orchids! 🪷❤️

  • @webdesignbelfast
    @webdesignbelfast Місяць тому

    Fantastic video, my plants thank you!

  • @amykellygardening
    @amykellygardening Місяць тому

    It's really important to understand how to look after your houseplants in winter, especially orchids. More plants die from over-watering and wrong temperatures than from anything else, so show your plants some love and look for my simple tips to keep your plants happy and healthy during the colder months!

  • @cozyrosemary
    @cozyrosemary Місяць тому

    Fantastic!😍 What is tip to make beautiful?🤗

  • @Frostie3672
    @Frostie3672 Місяць тому

    Let's not forget that hedgehogs user leaves to build their nests so one important thing to people is don't be greedy & take all the leaves from an area & always have a pile of leaves in your garden, it's a great habitat for them.

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Fantastic reminder! I absolutely should have included that, I have two small log piles and a hibernaculum in my tiny garden (near the pond), and I always encourage everyone to think of wildlife and keep some wild areas in the garden 🦔❤️

  • @summerhodgeman5101
    @summerhodgeman5101 Місяць тому

    LOVE THE RAT ONE!😍😍🐀🐀

  • @LD_Kelly
    @LD_Kelly Місяць тому

    Thank you. Love your joy as well.

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Thank you. What a lovely kind thing to say ❤️🎃😊

  • @schobe8332
    @schobe8332 Місяць тому

    Absolutely love it 🙂

  • @cozyrosemary
    @cozyrosemary Місяць тому

    Looks so fresh!❤️ Is it morning? And your t shirts looks so lovely 😍

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      Thanks very much! It was actually the afternoon, but we get so much rain it always looks dewy- at least I don't have to do much watering! 💦☘️

  • @Frostie3672
    @Frostie3672 Місяць тому

    If only every garden was like that, not only would they look great but our precious wildlife would be in a much better shape. I'm doing what I can in my little garden, I'm surrounded by gardens thar are either concrete slab jungles, gravel or fake grass but that just drives me to do everything I can for wildlife in my own garden. I'm glad you mentioned hedgehogs, that's the animal that was my driving force in turning what was just a patch of grass into something much more beneficial for wildlife, not just for hedgehogs but for all wildlife.

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      You make such an important point that if you help ANY wildlife you end up helping ALL wildlife. Everything is connected! Thanks for the brilliant comment, and I'm really sorry I took so long to respond. Really glad you took the time to reach out 🥰

  • @AidenLohden
    @AidenLohden 2 місяці тому

    Didn't I see you on the waterboy

  • @coloursmoke
    @coloursmoke 2 місяці тому

    Good informative video presentation 😎

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead 2 місяці тому

    I always wondered where poeple get their leaves

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 2 місяці тому

      Any deciduous tree will give you plenty of leaves, but I'm cheeky and collect them from public footpaths as well! 🍂

  • @ericabriscoe
    @ericabriscoe 2 місяці тому

    Amy love this video, I am new to gardening! And have a question! I have an oak tree in my garden I was going to lawnmower the leaves up put them on my new flower beds to help nourish the soil , it was grass/ sandy mud! I’ve used cardboard on them topped that with compost then was thinking the oak leaves followed by fine bark mulch ? Would this be good for flowers next year? Thank you so much for your easy to follow videos ❤🙏🏻 x

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 2 місяці тому

      Oh yes that would be perfect! The bark will help to keep the leaves in place, and if they get chopped up by the lawn mower they will break down even more quickly and put that goodness into the soil even faster. One word of caution, if you've used a week killer or a "weed and feed" on the lawn just be careful as any grass clippings could then potentially damage your lovely flowers. Don't put any fertilizer in the soil over winter, wait until spring to add it or it will just be washed away by winter rains. I'm so exited for you, I'm sure your garden will look gorgeous! 🌷🌹🪻🌼🌻🥰

  • @derekemerson8053
    @derekemerson8053 2 місяці тому

    Hi Amy, i liked your video very much and learned a bit more,but cut up /shreaded leaves with a lawnmower or strimmer will compost down a fair bit quicker

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 2 місяці тому

      Yes, that is a great way to collect them quickly and they will break down faster if they are chopped up. Thanks for the comment, I'm so glad you liked it 😄

  • @mississippi7224
    @mississippi7224 2 місяці тому

    glastonbury?

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening Місяць тому

      I'm based in Northern Ireland, just out side Belfast, but the weather conditions would be similar in Glastonbury UK if that is what you mean?

    • @mississippi7224
      @mississippi7224 Місяць тому

      @@amykellygardening i just thought I saw the famous hill

  • @mississippi7224
    @mississippi7224 2 місяці тому

    thanks a lot! good advise

  • @nakefatty9167
    @nakefatty9167 2 місяці тому

    Great info, mulch appreciated. 👍

  • @webdesignbelfast
    @webdesignbelfast 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic video Amy, so much new information. Away to find the leaves when it stops raining!

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the lovely comment! We should all be using this fantastic free soil improver in our gardens 😄

  • @teresa4973
    @teresa4973 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Where did you get your hooded sweatshirt (jumper?) I live in the US so I dont't know if I could get it shipped here?...

    • @amykellygardening
      @amykellygardening 2 місяці тому

      I'm so glad you liked it, it's part of my new clothing range! amy-kelly-gardening.teemill.com/product/unisex-bumble-bee-hoodie/