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What a fabulous Macro Lens Gem and so easy to use compared to the clip on one that I have 👍 Exciting first day after the festive season isn't it. I loved looking around our allotment and seeing the spring bulbs starting to come up. Your brassicas are looking amazing. 😍 Have a great week Gem ❤ xx

Great how to video Gem ❤ I did this last year but didn't put the containers outdoors but left them in the polytunnel. I think it worked quite well. I also used them for cuttings. Hope the video does well for you as you deserve it. Lots of love ❤ xx

Good luck with them Gem I have had very poor results when trying this method, but I'm a lot further north than you. I hope you've saved seed to sow the conventional way as well. Thanks for sharing, bfn.🐞🌻🌱

Those I had outside last winter got too wet. This year I do my winter sowing in the plastic greenhouse, which also allows me to use any kind of container as we don't have milk jugs here (not sure the seeds enjoy the wind-shield liquid cans), and I can water them or put some snow on now and then. I don't have any sun to mention until April, so it won't get too hot too soon.

i will be starting mine next week as i am waiting for my compost to be delivered I'm excited as i only have small garden. no greenhouse no poly tunnel. I am please that someone else in the uk is doing this as most videos are from abroad. good luck i will be watching for updates lol

Love this!

Gemma great thanks I'm going to be trying that

Great job. I’d love to do this, unfortunately it would freeze. Can’t wait to see them once they’ve grown and ready to plant.

Great idea! I tried something similar before and think I'll give it a go again this year. I'm just a little wary about sowing so early!! (I'm in NE Scotland)

Do you ever stop! Haha great video gemma. Keep us updated on their progress. Maybe try clear tape next time though to allow as much light in. Exciting to see how they get on. Danny 🌱

Didn't realise basil could be started now!

Hi Gem. Good luck with your seed sowing. I ried this method last year, but the germination rate was very poor so I have gone back to my usual way to sow,- in trays with propagator lids in a cold greenhouse. I get excellent germination that way. yes it oes cost a bit more with trays and covers, but I prefer to spend taht bit extra to get good germination and not waste my seed. I know many people swear by this method but I think maybe it is a little too winter wet in my part of the country and possible the seeds damp off before they can germinate. Happy growing 🙂

A fun idea for kids too as they can peak inside and see how their seeds are doing. Have a marvellous week Gem, stay warm, Ali 🌞🥶🇨🇦

Thats brilliant Gemma. What a great idea. They each have their own little micro climate. Thanks for sharing - so - to save some milk bottles now 😊. Cheers

Great video Gem! I do this most years with things like poppies, sweet pea, etc. I normally write the date on there as well as i always forget when i sowed them. Just keep an eye out in case slugs get in there as well.

Gemma, great demonstration on the Winter Sowing process. I’ve been using this process for around ten years and I’m located in Southern California. I start all of my tomatoes (20+ varieties) and peppers/chilies (10+ varieties) using this process. I do have to water the containers if we don’t have rain.

I love winter sowing. Because you're wetter than I am.... extra perlite to the growing medium is a help. But if you have lots of rain, you can throw a clear plastic over the clump of jugs. I've had a good batch of algae growing some wet years. They are little green houses so you'll need to vent them on warm days once they have sprouted. Good Luck.

Great video Gemma. I did this last year with most of my flowers and had such amazing results, I’ve also done them in zip lock food bags. I also find the best pens to use are the Artline Garden Marker, you can get them in multi packs too so you can have one in every place you sow/grow as I always misplace mine. Deb x

I find the Dymo type labeller to be the best to last , used everything permanent markers , waterproof gardening pens , pencils the lot doesn't work for me they disappear 🙄 labeller works 👍

Love this. I just joined a FB group using this method actually (most do just flowers) so love that you have chosen fooooood ❤

Love this idea, im going to do my herbs like this thanks Gem 😊

Nice idea Gem. I look forward to seeing how they come on.

I tried it one year.I did a few flower seeds.And i did get a few flowers .The only thing is that I'm in Florida and don't drop in temperatures that much( this year, we are getting colder weather).I'm over wintering some chamomile seeds in my greenstalk. They have these little covers now that can be used as a greenhouse.I don't know if it will work because it's not completely covered to ME! LOL ❤

Wonderful video gem. I honestly have never tried this method. We go through about 3-4 bottles of milk per week so ill be trying this!

Lovely gem xxx very informative xx🐨🐨🐨

Hi Gem there is a marker pen which is waterproof and doesn't fade. Think they are called garden marker pens .I got mine for few quid on eBay or Amazon. I got mine last year and for the crops that did survive the slug fest I can still read the labels. Have a look and if you want me to send you a link let me know. Have a great week x

Did you add water in before you put them outside or do you just rely on the rain 🌧️

Handy tips for reusing plastic bottles. I was worried you were gonna put them on a windowsill but glad to see they are out in the light. Great video Gem

Thanks Gem . Love the phone camera lens kit ....amazing pictures. Thank you for sharing 😊

Freezing cold with ice and snow in north east Scotland!

Great update Gem! Bloody freezing isn't it!? I still have some leaves i need to put down on the beds. Ended up putting some old net curtains on the main bed for now. Was too busy over Christmas. You get done, what you get done, when you can. Going to try and pull out some carrots in a bit! Yesterday, the cold frame lid was frozen shut so i think it will be like those cartoons trying to get them out! lol Have a great week!

Lovely video as always! Here in West Yorkshire Mondays snow froze solid and is still very much here. The ice meant the schools were closed so the Christmas holidays were waaaay too long 😂. Warmer temperatures are due this week so as soon as it melts I’ll be on the plot! 👨‍🌾

Nice to get prep work done and even nicer to be outdoors even if its freezing cold. Thanks for sharing, bfn.🐞🌻🌱

Happy New Year 🎉

Gemma your a breath of fresh air at start of year

Happy NY Gemma (& Family), i shall be glad when January is over, I find it so depressing. I managed to get to my plot Wednesday and was delighted to see a huge pile of woodchip. I managed to membrane around my fruit bushes followed by 12 wheelbarrows …I felt that the next day. No snow in Norwich but was -3 this morning at 6:30 whilst driving to work brrrrr

Gosh gem! Do you ever stop!?!?! I love those microlenses! Can't wait to try mine out too! This was such a great video! That closeup of the broccoli 😍 Polytunnel looked fab mulched! "Welldone". X haha😊

Greetings from South Bucks, top of the Chiltern Hills we have had a slight dusting of snow and hard frost

Hi Gemma Happy New Year 🎊 blessings to you and family,we here in B/dos have the beautiful sunshine ☀️ happy gardening

Gemma I love the camera idea and I’ve shared it. It also gave me an opportunity to get others to subscribe to your channel😬. I can’t believe what you’re able to do in January. I’m so jealous. It’s still in the minus temperatures 🥴😢. Never mind I’m just transplanting indoor plants. Keep going, you’re doing amazing stuff.

Happy New Year Gem to you and your family. Great tips there, there's always something to be done in a garden. Take care

Happy New Year Gem and family, here’s to an even better 2025. Hers is damp and cold with lots of foggy mornings and nights. But so far no snow 🙏, Ali 🥶😶‍🌫️🇨🇦

Happy New Year Gem. Its freezing here in the Borders. We had snow, some still on the ground, but hard frost and minus 10 at night. Everything is encased in ice and the ground, water butts and plants are totally frozen. No gardening for me since before Christmas. Roll on Spring. Thanks for another lovely video xx

Hi Gem,deep freeze here .Minus 6 last night and nothings thawed today .

Hey Gem the frozen wonderland here in Dublin is coming to a close.....apparently, it's still freezing! Further down the country still have power and water loss, safe to say I feel grateful being where I am right now. My very first jalapenos have just germinated along with some greens and onions, very excited for spring. Love that lens!

Lovely gem xx I can't wait till spring xx🌋🌋🌋

Hi Gem, Happy New Year to you and your family. Yes, we have had snow on Sunday, Tuesday, freezing conditions on between -4 overnight too so pathways are frozen and slippy. Your pokytunnel plants,are looking very healthy. Lots of preparation done for the upcoming season. Lovely plot update. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

Happy new year, Gemma. In the NW of England we had a few cm of snow last weekend and a dusting yesterday. Cold nights, the plot is frozen! Your polytunnel looks fantastic btw with all the winter veggies!

Happy New Year Gemma, Frost on top of frost, on top of frost for the last week. Couldn't get the greenhouse door open, frozen solid. Shed padlock frozen also, had to pour hot water over it to get access to the bird food.

Happy New Year Gemma. The allotment is looking great and your brassicas are doing amazing. I’ve not been to my plot for nearly 3 weeks as I’ve had flu and then whooping cough!!!! Then last week we had an enormous amount of snow in Bingley (so much it actually made onto BBC national weather) and we’ve hardly been able to get our cars off the development as the temperatures have been up to -9 at times so it’s like an ice rink! Hopefully I’ll get there over the weekend to see if anything has survived! Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Deb