EP 55: Keeping Busy Despite The Rain And Let’s Do A Grow-Along! Plot no.9
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Nanou is mainly planting alone as Grinch is busy watching the rugby. She is trying hard to get some jobs done on the plot despite all the rainy days lately. She is getting on with planting all the seeds for February. There are some seeds she has found that she is particularly excited about and she is hoping to get some gardeners that might want to join her in a grow-along with regular updates. If anyone is interested please do go onto our Instagram link and leave us a personal message with your address and we will send you some seeds. We have 20 packets to give away to start with.
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Another lovely video Nanou 🌻🥰
Thank you so much! I was worried I was talking too much!!! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 I love your chatting keep doing what you are doing 🥰🌻
Hi Nanou you are so right about the joy and peace of the allotment. Also about doing the hard work on the site giving you that connection with the land and plot that you maybe wouldn’t get if you get someone else to do it for you. Also you miss out on the hidden gems you find. My guess if your new neighbour not being enthusiastic about the start of their allotment journey perhaps means they won’t stay long. Fingers crossed. Allotment looks fab. Well done xxx
I am so glad you understood what I meant. Taking the time to stop and enjoy our garden brings so much joy and contentment. As I get older I really do appreciate it. I used to be always on the go and be so stressed but the garden is teaching me to stop and breathe and let go of all the worries. We are all so lucky to have gardens. 😘💕🌸
you are awesome people love your channel
Thank you so much! You are so lovely! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 same to you guys xx
Hi all. I recently discovered a channel, Jeremy's Yorkshire Allotment where he stated that the loofah seeds that floated were not viable , only those that sunk would germinate. What a wonderful Valentines gift! You guys are so lovely to watch.
Thank you so much and a very warm welcome to our channel! I am so glad you explained about the loofah seeds, I will soak some more as two were definitely floating. I need to try more than just two viable ones to give myself a chance to grow at least one!!! I am so happy with the rose! I have wanted one for a long time! I love roses! 😘🌸💕
Oh I just planted mine 1 out of 4 germinated so far. 😊
Oh wow! Brilliant! None on mine so far so I planted some more! 🤞🤞😘💕🌸
What lovely Valentines presents. Lucky lady 😃
I am! I was over the moon with them! 😘💕🌸
As you know my garden is dedicated to my only child Carrie who died in 2015. I recently bought a David Austin bare root rose Caroline de Testout and it is growing beautifully ❤
My heart goes out to you as I cannot imagine the grief but what a beautiful addition to your garden for Carrie. I hope you won’t mind, I had a look online and the colour is stunning and I love the fact that it is an extremely tall climber so she can see it from above and it has a light and sweet fragrance, just perfect. I am so glad it is growing beautifully for you. I do love roses, they have such an impact on a garden. In fact, I couldn’t imagine a garden without a rose in it. 😘🌸💕
Lovely to see fluffy 🙂Olivia Austin Rose is the very best rose David Austin bred Nanou. .Its named after his granddaughter .Mine is healthy and grows very fast in to a 5 ft stunning bush ..Great choice Grinch ! It flowers constantly .Loved seeing you enjoying the shed such a great she shed .Your so right ,half the fun is the achievement.Roll on spring 🤩
I am so glad you gave me some back ground story on my rose! 5 ft! Wow! It must be amazing! So wonderful to know it flowers continuously too! I cannot wait! For now it is in a pot to get it started but I will move it in the garden when it gets bigger. It is the best Valentine present Grinch has ever given me and we have been together a long time! He is finally realising that presents for the garden are the best presents for me! I think all gardeners feel the same! 😘💕🌸
Hello..Nanou, Grinch & Fluffy. What a lovely She Shed! The plot is looking amazing. I must say, Nanou.. you & Grinch have become great gardeners! Fluffy 's visit did a mother's heart good. I felt that when you told him he will always be your baby. I say that to my two sons.❤
Thank you so much! I am still adjusting to Fluffy not living with us anymore, not easy… we both miss him so much. You know what I mean being a mum. The shed is just so lovely to be in, I am so thrilled with it! 😘💕🌸
Love the shed. X
Thank you so much, it turned out so much better than I hoped for! We are so lucky! 😘💕🌸
My heart smiled when I saw how happy you were having a cup of tea in your shed😊! Peace-
It felt so good! The simplest things are always the best, we do realise that as we get older. 😘🌸💕
Shed looks Lovley.. I've moved my asparagus too so fingers crossed x
I couldn’t believe how large the roots were considering I only planted them a year ago! I hope we both have healthy asparagus plants this summer! They definitely need their own space! I hope they will like their new bed. Danny has just advised me to add sand to the soil, asparagus like it as they first grew on the beach! I didn’t know that, maybe you did, but in case you didn’t, I thought I should mention it. 😘💕🌸
Oooh would love to try the peanuts!
Brilliant! I am so happy you are joining in! It will be so interesting to see how they grow in different places! 😘🌸💕
I like okra, and I just learned that what sinks it good. What floats is not!! Lol, have a great week ❤
I did wonder if it meant something like that but I wouldn’t have known if it were the ones that sink or the ones that float that were good so I planted them all! I am so glad you have let me know! I will soak more and plant a couple more. 😘🌸💕
Wow the new plot looks amazing 💚 and loved that fluffy visited 😍
Thank you so much! 😘💕🌸
Love your channel. Loving the monkey nuts conversation
Thank you so much! We are so looking forward to see how peanuts grow all over the Uk and Ireland, Canada and the US! So many gardeners are going to take part in the grow along, we are really looking forward to it! 😘🌸💕
I was right there with you in that moment in the shed ‘there is just something so special about having an allotment - we are so lucky’. Never a truer word said, lovely lady! ❤
Love the valentines gift from grinch - what a lovely couple you are. Can’t wait to see it flowering!
I totally agree that clearing/digging/ creating the whole plot is a process. It takes time and effort but so much satisfaction and I think a bit of bonding comes from feeling a part of every inch of your space.
Enjoy!!! Xxx
I am so glad you understood exactly what I meant! Sometime I am not sure I found the right words. The great thing about getting older is that I really get to appreciate the simplest pleasures. We also have more time to really stop and enjoy what we have instead of rushing around after impossible dreams. I am purposely making time to stop and breathe. Looking after a garden give us that breathing space and that escape, even when we work hard at looking after it. We are so lucky to know the joy of caring for a garden. Have a great weekend. 😘🌸💕
I used to grow peanuts with my children, many years ago. Digging up peanuts is just as satisfying as digging up potatoes! Where ever you put your asparagus, it should be by itself, as it will grow bigger every year. You can grow small annual vegetables around them.
I have to admit that until I bought the peanut seeds, I had no idea that they grew in the ground!!! I thought they grew on trees like walnuts or almonds! 🤣 It is amazing how much I am learning about my food since we took on the allotment! I have guessed that about the asparagus as I couldn’t believe how big the roots were after just one year! I am so glad I took on the extra plot extension as I can now dedicate plenty of room to the big plants! A full asparagus bed was the right thing to do. I just hope they won’t mind the move and will grow! 🤞🤞😘💕🌸
I never knew you could grow peanuts 🥜 I don't think I have enough room but I will be interested to see how you get on 😉❤
good to see you again back at the allotment. Pity Grinch was not there to join you. There is pleasure in clearing the allotment from scratch 😂i laughed hearing that someone wanted to have the allotment cleared. it’s the best fun you get. makes for interesting cuts bruises aches and pain 😊.
Grinch does love watching rugby! It does give me some peaceful time on the plot though, I enjoy that too ( when it doesn’t rain! ). Clearing our own plot is absolutely part of the fun and helps us bond with it. Being able to look back and see the progress of our hard labour feels so good! Even if it isn’t done perfectly and if we make lots of mistakes along the way, it is all part of the enjoyment! I am loving your progress on your gardens and on your plot! I love the fact that each garden has its own character. 😘💕🌸
Beautiful skies in your closing shots! 😊
Hi! I have missed your videos! Hope you are ok. The sunset was stunning that day! I was covered with mud and very wet but I am so glad I got to see that sky! It came out so well on my phone too! 😘🌸💕
@@plotno.9 Thank you, all good here! The weather in the North West has been a tad off-putting of late 😉
It has made filming videos impractical 😬
Looking forward to another one of your time lapse shots of the skies above plot 9 😊
Lovely video 💚 so many little plants at the moment I'm getting overcrowded here too. The kitty is so cute 😻 looks a little mischievous 😂. Great idea for the grow along, should produce some interesting results 🥜🥜
He is definitely very mischievous! He likes to be part of everything we do! It is amazing how much space those seedlings take! Thank you so much for taking part in the grow-along! I am so looking forward to see how we all do! 😘💕🌸
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You looked so cosy in the shed.. so lovely.
The tyre planters are great
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The rose plant is so pretty from grinch and will last so much longer than a bunch of flowers, really thoughtful.
Your spot on… it’s hard work but good work.
You did make me giggle when you joked about volunteering grinch to clear that other plot for pocket money 🤣🤣
Take care
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You should have seen Grinch’s face when he heard me saying that on the video! 😂🤣 I am over the moon with my rose tree, so much better than a bouquet of flowers. I am looking forward to see the blooms in real life and to smell them as it says they have a strong scent! It is even better when a rose has a scent. The first thing we do when we see a beautiful rose is smell it, we can’t help it , so having one with a strong scent is perfection! Have a great weekend! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 The rose looked the prettiest pink bloom when you looked it up Nanou 😍
I got two David Austin roses couple year ago and they look and smell amazing… so healthy and grew quickly. Mine are a yellow one called ‘ Aurthur Bell’ and a red and white one named ‘ hankey panky’ ( not sure if my spelling is correct 😆 ) my eldest daughter says the red and white ones remind her of Alice in wonderland, where the roses get painted 🤷♀️😆 they are my fave.
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Oh wow! They sound amazing! Especially the red and white one and I love your daughter’s description! Wonderful! I am so glad to hear they grew well and quickly, I really hope mine will too! 🤞💕😘
What a lovely episode 🥰I’ve messaged you re the grow along ❤love the sign she’s so kind eh x
Clare is such a wonderful friend! Her gifts were so thoughtful! I am so happy you are joining in with trying to grow peanuts. I hope we will get some! Looking forward to see how we all do! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 I couldn’t agree more! 😍💗
Love chinese lanterns
I really hope I will manage to grow some and it won’t take six months to germinate!!! Then again, I can wait, I think they are worth it! 😘💕🌸
Shed looks lovely, like having a grown up cubby house.
I moved my in ground asparagus last year, what a task that was, the root systems were massive and deep.
You might be able to get organic unroasted raw peanuts from a health or organic store that you could try planting. I’ve bought chickpea and pinto bean seed this way and had success, and much cheaper too.
It is definitely a cubby house! My dad built me one when I was a little girl and I loved it! We lived in French Guyana in South America. It is where I grew up. I was heartbroken when we went back to France and we left our amazing garden and lived in a flat. I could never get used to it.
I couldn’t believe how big the asparagus roots were considering I only planted them last year! I hope they will be ok being moved. How did yours do after you moved them? Seeing the roots definitely confirmed I have done the right thing separating them from the artichokes, such big plants! I had no idea!
That is a great idea getting them from a health shop, I should have thought of that! I will get some there if the peanuts I planted don’t grow! Thank you so much for suggesting it! 😘🌸💕
How interesting to have lived in French Guyana.
Not all my asparagus crowns resprouted, and I didn’t harvest any that did, to give them a chance to re establish. Just turned Autumn here in Australia so a few months to wait before I know for sure.
I like your raised garden beds!! Love seeing the new growth in the garden 😊
Thank you so much! It is a wonderful time when all the plants wake up and flowers are back in the garden! 😘💕🌸
Aww iv loved your vlog , I know how you feel about our babies leaving home 😢 the allotment does help so much x and your furby is fantastic 😂 x love the she shed ❤ x
Thank you so much, I have to admit it was a shock when he left in August, it was so sudden too. I know it is better for him and he needs to find his own way and the fact he felt confident enough to do is great but my goodness, we do miss him. It is a time when we also need to reset our own lives and having the allotment has been so beneficial. We were so lucky to get one at the right time. It was meant to be. Cézanne our furbaby is making sure he gets all the love and attention now. He is so loving. I am being told by Grinch, Fluffy and my mum that I spoil him too much but I can’t help it, he is such a treasure and he is always with me when I am at home. He is already 14 years old so I want to make sure he has the most wonderful life for his remaining years. Wishing you a lovely weekend. 😘💕🌸
I think that clearing the allotment is like a right of passage. You can tell if someone is serious about their plot if they take the time to clear it. We have had people on our site that are super excited to start but after a few weeks of digging and clearing they just stop coming and eventually give up. I guess it’s not for everyone but we love it.❤
You are so right Adam. Since I did the video, the lady spoke to me again asking me where on the allotment site she could put all the unwanted weeds and soil. I told her that the only way was to put it in her car and take it to the dump. She was horrified! When I asked if it was her first allotment, she then told me they already had it for a year but they found it difficult to find the time to come so they haven’t cleared it yet. After I told her about going to the dump I haven’t seen them back since. I think she has a glamorous idea of having an allotment that doesn’t fit reality. Such a shame! We came back absolutely covered in mud and manure today but we were so happy to finally get some time on the plot as we had a small window without pouring rain! Yes, we do love it! 😘🌸💕
@@plotno.9 it’s people like that who make the allotment waiting lists so long. I’ve been on my site for over 18 months and some plots haven’t been touched in that time.
I love the shed it’s so homely and comfy looking.
Thank you so much Adam! It is amazing how lovely it turned out despite being so small! 😘🌸💕
@@plotno.9 my mom always said that the best things come in small packages.
I would love to join in with the peanut sow along. 😊
First cup of tea in the shed 🥰💖 The shed looks so fab and cozy, you worked so hard on it. I have the exact same chillis on the go, it will be so fun to see how you get on with them! Lovely to see Fluffy home again and the rose Grinch got you is absolutely gorgeous, the petals are amazing, I hope you have a lovely week with less rain!! 🤞🌧
I have the feeling your chilli will do better thanks to your lovely system of grow light! I was so pleased to see you managed to fix the roof of your shed, getting it dry is priority! I just know your shed will be as cosy as ours in no time as you are working so hard! I am over the moon with the rose, I have wanted one for so long and Grinch chose the perfect one for me with large blooms and strong scent! I have placed it outside my kitchen window so it is the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing at night! It has been raining all day again today… Hope it is better for you in Ireland! 😘💕🌸
Thank you for the lovely mentions Nanou. I was made up that you enjoyed the humour in the bottles of water 😂
She Shed is officially open for cuppas! 🥰
I didn’t soak my luffa seeds but they did all germinate. I think the advice is floating ones may not, but always worth a try.
You’ve made me realise I need more room for globe artichokes 😅😅
The rose will be beautiful. So lovely to see Fluffy home and appreciating your hard work in the shed.
Yes.. I’m in for the peanuts, please ❤️
Your gifts were perfect. You are so lovely and thoughtful! It is always wonderful to have Fluff home even if they are short visits. You are welcome anytime for a cuppa on the plot! I wish we were closer! Artichoke plants are huge! It really took me by surprise! They are so gorgeous though! I am going to plant more seeds and have a couple as ornamental plants in the home garden I think! The bees love them! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 yes, I’m rethinking where to plant them
@@TheFarmyardGarden They do grow large and tall! Xxxx
🐝Thanks for the great video 🌻 The cat needs her own seeds to destroy :P
He is asleep on my lap right now, very happy to get all my attention. He doesn’t approve me planting seeds away instead of making a fuss of him! He is so funny! Luckily he has never damaged any plants or tried to dig in pots. He just likes to talk! 😘💕🌸
My luffa germinated better when the edge of the black outer layer was chipped just a little bit before soaking and planting.
That is good to know! I will try that as I still have some seeds left! Thank you so much for suggesting it! 😄👍💕🌸
Love your shed and the sign ,I love having my shed on my plot but its not a posh girl den like yours 😂 the best brews had are the ones up the lottie while sat looking at all the hard work thats been done .
I am terrible, I cannot be sensible, the shed had to be cute and cosy and forget about the useful tools! 😂🤣 I am planning to get a trunk for the tools. I love my she-shed and you are right, there is nothing like a hot cup of tea at the allotment! Our own little haven! 😘💕🌸
Now i have shed envy. That looks wonderful.❤
Thank you so much! I am so happy with it! I never thought it could be that cosy being so small but it really is! I am so lucky! 😘💕🌸
Hi Nanou & Grinch, your plot is looking really good, hie lovely a Rose off Grinch ❤ it's lovely to be able to sit in your shed, out of the wind to have a lovely cuppa. Loveky video update, thanks for sharing and take care 😊
Thank you so much Christine! I adore my rose! Grinch has done amazingly! He normally buys me a bouquet of roses but buying the actual rose tree is so much better! I have been telling him for the last two years how much I would love a David Austin rose and he has finally taken the hint! Bless him! I think he was really surprised how happy I was with twigs ( that is how he saw the rose tree) instead of a bunch of roses!!! 😂😘🌸💕
Hi Nanou ,👍
Fab video and yes I'm in for the peanut challenge 👍🥜 Thank you, this will be interesting and fun . 😊Plot and shed looking fab, especially the shed! ❤
We both are so lucky with our sheds! They make our plots like a little holiday break, even if we come back shattered, covered with mud or soaked by the rain! 🤣 I am so pleased you are joining in the grow-along! I cannot wait to see how well they do all over the UK as I am still amazed they can grow outside here! Thank you so much for taking part! 😘💕🌸
Planting in the kitchen is all I have this time of year, haha. Good luck with the peanuts. I almost bought some the other day. Your wee shed is lovely.
Hi Greta! If you want to take part, you are very welcome to join in! I did buy more packets and I have very few left but you are welcome to one. Get in touch with me through Instagram or our email and I will send you one! It would be lovely to have you take part! No pressure, only if you fancy it! 😘💕🌸
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I said I'd not be doing any growalongs this year 😂 BUT peanuts have always been on my list to try. I'm in! 😊❤
Sorry Danny, I didn’t realised you were not doing grow-alongs this year but I am honoured that you are taking part in trying to grow peanuts! I still cannot believe they can be grown in the UK. I am really looking forward to see how we all do! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 polytunnel is the best place to try...
Live watching your videos
Thank you so much! I am always worried I talk too much! Your message really helps in keeping me going. Thank you for your kindness. 😘💕🌸
So excited to see the allotment. I talk to my 40 yr old son just like you do to Fluffy! Great video
Thank you so much! It doesn’t matter how old they are, they will always be our babies and we will always miss them I think. I now really understand my mum and how she misses me still now and I came to England in 1993! 😘💕🌸
What perfect gifts❤️
They were! I am so lucky! 😘💕🌸
Oh, yay, David Austin Rose!! 😍🤩 So Happy for you! 🎉It may start a new collection for you.. 😉😃👍👍
I remember when you mentioned his roses to me. I have wanted one for a long time and I am so happy to have my first one! I cannot wait to see it flower! I did tell Grinch he can buy me more for my birthday or for Christmas! There is always room for more roses in the garden! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 You can also hint on them to Fluffy as a Morther Day present 😉😃 not sure when exactly it is celebrated in the UK, but am sure it is earlier than Christmas 😄👍
@@plotno.9 I have made the whole album on my phone dedicated to DA roses 😂😃 wich I want to plant on my plot, surraunding my tiny house (cause its the only place with full sun on my plot)
Oh wow, it sounds magical! I am sure one day you will achieve it on your plot! 😘🌸💕
Nanou, I am in Michigan, US and recently purchased some peanuts to plant! I have never tried to grow them as our climate is not as warm as southern clime where they do grow. I will certainly grow along with you and look forward to this experiment! I will have to cage them in to be safe from squirrels and mice.😊
This is brilliant! What a lucky coincidence you have just bought some plants!!! I am so looking forward to see your updates! I am hoping to have several updates with little clips or photos from everyone. It will be great to see how they do in the US compare to the UK! Is there any chance you would be able to send me a photo of your plants? I would love to see what they look like. There is a link to our email or to our Instagram on our description. Only if it is no trouble. Thank you so much for joining in! This is so exciting! 😘💕🌸
Here is our email address:
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@@plotno.9 It will be exciting to see how everyone does with growing them. As I do not have a polytunnel, I will have to wait til April to sow the peanut seeds. Our nighttime temps do not reach 50F (10C) til May, and I want to give them their best shot at a harvest in September!
I understand. We have gone down to -4 last night so I am glad I put the seeds in my kitchen and not the polytunnel! I would love to follow your progress when you plant them! If you post anything online, you can put: #growpeanutsuk2024 and I will see it or you can get in touch through our Instagram account where Fluffy is looking to create a chat with everyone taking part in the grow along so you can take part too. I am also planning to do updates on UA-cam with everyone’s photo or small clips they might want to send me so you are very welcome to join in! 😘🌸💕
I absolutely love your shed but more so seeing how happy it makes you, I think doing a plot yourself when you get it is not only how you bond with it but a important part of the process and also gives you a good sense of accomplishment threw hard work and commitment. Have a lovely week Tracy 😊
You described perfectly what I was trying to say. Bonding is the perfect way to describe it! I couldn’t find the word but I am so glad you understood what I meant! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 😘💕🌸
What a great video. Thank you! I absolutely love your She Shed, and as I sit here, I’m now thinking of doing the same with my old shed. It’s just full of gardening tools, pots etc. maybe I need to make it into a She Shed. It looked so delightful to see the sun coming in, and a hot cup of tea and the warmth of it all. Nice to see Fluffy in this video. Beautiful video as always. 🫖 🍃
You should do it! You would love it! It would be the perfect spot to admire all your amazing flowers and take in their scent while drinking a cup of tea! It was wonderful to have Fluffy. He actually sat in a shed for a long while to work on some music. He loved it! 😘🌸💕
Love the look of your shed looks so welcoming. Could I ask please what make is the small stove in the shed as u would love one for mine. There's nothing like a cup of tea when you want to keep warm. 😊
Thank you so much! It is amazing how a little shed can make you feel so happy! I bought the little stove on Amazon. It came in a practical little case and with 4 bottles of gas and it cost £21.89. I am really pleased with it. I was worried it might be difficult to turn on but it is really easy. You turn the button until it clicks and it is on! Hope it is what you are looking for! Here is the link:
amzn.to/49xqosI
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We’d love to join your peanut challenge please 🤩🌱
Thank you so much! I am so happy you are joining in! I am so looking forward to see how we all do! 😘💕🌸
Allotment life is looking good for you (and I want you to know that she shed envy is a real thing. Ask me how I know 😜🤣)
I hope your peanuts grow well for you. I must admit I thought that monkey nuts in the shell were raw too. 🐒
My goodness those Chinese Lanterns taking up to six months to germinate surprised me!
Have a great week ahead xx
I have to ask now! How do you know? 😄
I really hope the peanuts will grow. I am watching those seeds so many times in the day, the fact they are in my kitchen makes it worse because they are just under my eyes! So far, nothing! I am learning a lot of facts about peanuts I didn’t know, the first was roasted monkey nuts, the second one was that they grow underground, I always thought they grew on trees like walnuts or almonds, I really had no idea. Since we had the allotment it is amazing how much I am learning about the food we eat.
I couldn’t believe it when I saw up to 6 months germination! I should really read the packets before I buy them! I am so bad at checking instructions, I get too excited! Wishing you a lovely weekend. 😘💕🌸
The purple veg seed kit sounds fun 😊
I am really happy with it! Grinch bought it on Amazon. It has purple carrots, curly kale red Russian, purple sprouting broccoli, kohlrabi blue delicacy, purple Brussels sprouts red ball, red cabbage Schwarzkopf and radicchio palla rossa. Each packet is beautifully presented but it is an expensive kit at £17.81 but it makes such a beautiful present for a gardener. I am thrilled with it! Grinch knew I would never have bought it for myself. He was so thoughtful. Here is the link if you are interested:
amzn.to/48ucLJq
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I grow bird peanuts works quite well Better soon ene April 😊
I have managed to germinate some peanuts in a wet paper towel I a plastic bag! That method really worked! So exciting! I am so looking forward to grow our own peanuts this summer! 😘💕🌸
Hi guys. I killed my luffa and courgettes, froze them to death. Left them in poly tunnel last week at minus 3! Forgot to bring them in. They were lush 😂😂
Glad you didn't forget water this time 😂 shed is lovely Nanou ❤
We couldn't go to the garden without our cuppa essentials ☕️🫖
Plots coming on great 🥰
Stay warm, nearly the weekend
Rach 🌱👩🏼🌾
Nooooooo your poor luffa and courgettes! 😱 At least you have time to sow some more. I haven’t even started sowing my courgettes yet! I am doing 2 or 3 trays of seeds a day. I am keeping it manageable but still staying on schedule this year as last year I was late sowing everything! The nights have been very cold. Lovely sunshine this afternoon! 😘💕🌸
Hi Nanou, it was lovely to share your first cup of tea with you in your she shed 😊 which looks awesome by the way 🤩 You made me chuckle with the monkey nuts 😂 That was a lovely valentines gift from Grinch. Is the rugby he's watching the 6 nations? I too am an avid fan. Lovely update. Take care 😊
Oh yes, it is the Six Nations! He is going to be watching it all day today I am sure! My brother and my mum do the same! My brother used to play and was picked to play nationally in France but he damaged his back and had to stopped. He was so crushed! Enjoy the matches today! I am off to the plot! 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 thanks Nanou, my parents are visiting this weekend so we will all watch Wales vs France tomorrow, no doubt we will be in for another loss!! Enjoy your day at the allotment 😊 oh your poor brother, how awful for him 😞 Take care 😊
Your plot is looking so good. And seedlings in your lovely polytunnel. How exciting your David Austin rose. I love them and have a good number.
I didn't know they roast monkey nuts either. 😂
Fab video. I would say to maybe keep your cups in a big container as mice around can pee and it causes a disease. I can't remember what but we had to be careful when I had horses. Hope you don't mind my mentioning.
Fab she shed sign too! Jane
I am so over the moon with my new rose tree! He seems happy where I put him! Good point about the cups!!! 😱. Slow progress but we will get there in our own time! So muddy and wet at the moment! 💕😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 winter has sure been soggy and still is with us. Though not flooding now thankfully. We'll soon be basking in warmer weather and undoubtedly warmer rain. Lol
Your DA will amaze you I'm sure. Be careful, they are addictive. I've sent 2 as presents as well. 😂
Have a great week. 🌹🌸🤗
Wow Nanou that sunshine looks magnificent 😊, we have high winds and 😱 snow last night, but not to worry the pouring rain melted it today 😂. Could you put a couple of buhdleia (spelling) in the corner where you have to posts. They require barely any maintenance and will cover the posts from your view. Excellent mug 😅😅 and the shed is so nice to relax in. Well if hard work attaches you then you and Grinch should be well grounded there ❤❤. Good luck with the luffa and chillis 🤞🤞. Have an amazing week both of you, stay warm and well, Ali ❄️🥶🇨🇦
Lovely to see Fluffy again 🥰
Hi Ali, I hope you didn’t think I was ungrateful with the chilli seeds. I am over the moon with them as it gives me the opportunity to grow some and I love trying to grow different things. Your message just made me laugh when you described how hot they are! If my brother visits this year he will love to try them. I love buddleia, I have a few in the home garden so I could do some cuttings from them for the plot! Like you, we are having rain and wind, this time it was our neighbours’ roof that got damage. Ours has survived the latest strong winds this time. I really need to dismantled the broken arch on the plot! We might have to make one with wood this time. More DIY for Grinch!!! I hope you are ok and not too cold. 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 omg Nanou never ever ever ever would I think that of you. You are and will always be the most genuine person ever 🥰🥰🥰
@@plotno.9 🤣🤣 perhaps Clare can send Sir Duncan of the Shorts to help with a wooden arch 👍
It is a shame they are so far from us! The UK is so long and she is right in the North and we are in the South East. We are going to meet at Malvern in May. I am so excited about it! I am planning to buy some wood and somehow build something very basic but solid. I haven’t told Grinch yet!! I will buy the wood first then I will tell him my plan! 😂🤣😂🤣💕🌸
I don't like Chillies either, I really don't like spicy food. I just grow sweet peppers as I like those. Last year I grew Chillies as I thought they were sweet peppers. I made a stir fry for my hubster and put the usual amount of sweet peppers in. You can imaging my hubster's face as he tucked in. So funny! But i felt really sorry for him. I don't do instagram sady, only FB but would have loved to join in.Happy gardening 😃.
That really made me laughed, he must have had a Grinch’s face on!!! I bet he needed a pint of milk after that! Bless him! Grinch is not keen on spicy food either, none of us are. If you do want to take part, here is the link to our email address, so you can email me your address and I will send you a packet of seeds. No pressure, only if you want, you would be very welcome.
plott.number9@gmail.com
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Hello! Its nice to see a new video from you 👍✨Reg. sowing cucumbers, - it may be too early for that, they grow Much faster than peppers for example, and it takes only 40 days from sprouting to producing ripe fruit.. 😃 Maybe you will be able to grow one in your polytunnel in March-April 🌿 what temp do you usually have during those months ??) (I know that we for example still have piles of snow in aprill 😄)
Hi! I had a really bad eye infection and I couldn’t work on the iPad for a few days so this video came out even later than usual! You make a good point about the cucumbers. I researched when I should grow them and February/ March came out on Google. I would move them to the polytunnel if they grow but I really don’t think my saved seeds will. I will plant the ones I bought a bit later so it is warmer when they grow. At the moment the nights are colder at around -1/ 0 degrees. During the day it is an average of 7 degrees. No snow, just a lot of rain and a lot of wind. By April it should be quite a lot warmer. At least 13 to 15 degrees during the day. It is amazing that you still have snow in April. 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 well, "in theory/usually" we have snow untill late aprill 😂 but right now for example our temp. is exactly like yours, +4-7C 😉😳😃 just with (melting) snow on the ground... 😄
@@plotno.9 Reg. your saved seeds, - first of all, it is a Great idea to grow veg from our own seeds, I would Love to save more myself in the future 👍🌿 So, reg. your seeds, with cucs people often sprout them in the wet paper towel, and then plant only those who sprouted.👍💪 The same can be done with tomatoes. I also remember now, that those seeds that do not drawn in the water, but float - are no good /barren inside. Its true for the seeds of melons and watermelons as well 🌿 Btw, I just recieved yesterday my Scharante seeds!! 😍👍✨ After you told me about them, and how Amasing those melons were in the South of France, I coudnt stop thinking about them 😂😂
This is great! I really hope the melons will grow well for you! I did get quite a few comments about the floating seeds being no good so I am going to soak some more! 😘🌸💕
id love to join you with the peanut grow along
Hi! No problem, I can send you a packet as I have just ordered 20 more! I am waiting for them. Let me know your address on Instagram or here is our email address:
plott.number9@gmail.com
Well spotted, yes it is a new wax burner Fluffy just bought on Amazon for me for Mothers’ Day. At Christmas Grinch bought me the oil diffuser from the same range and I loved it! Now I cannot believe I have the wax burner! I find that with the candle wax burner, by the time the wax melts, the tea light candle is finished. Having an electric one is so much easier, I can have it on all afternoon if I want! 😘🌸💕
New subscriber here! I have a channel where I share gardening and more. I am really enjoying your channel. I am looking forward to watching you garden grow!
Thank you so much and a very warm welcome to our channel! I will definitely check out your channel! Looking forward to it! 😄👍🌸💕
FYI- Ali sent me those too...she is trying to burn our insides.......scoville on those Aji Mango are actually 100,000-150,000 vs 25,00 marked, so beware☠🔥. I'm going to make hot sauce for my brothers and nephews. It's my first time growing a chili too.
🥜🥜🥜🥜🥜 I'm totally in on the peanut grow along! TY. Do you have a hashtag for the growling? WHAT FUN!🥜🥜🥜🥜🥜
Hi Robin, thank you for the warning! I won’t be trying them, Rara can enjoy them, she always tells me that they like spicy food so these will be a test! Hopefully we will grow them successfully ( although I am sure you will! Not so sure about me!!!!😂🤣).
Ali created the ashtag for me bless her: #growpeanutsUK2024
I have been writing half of my cards yesterday and I am going to do the other half today. It has taken me a lot longer than I thought! Getting there, I am planning to post the first 20 tomorrow. I am still waiting for the next 20 packets. It will be fun, I am really looking forward to it! Thank you so much for taking part! 😘🌸💕
I am on my 4th year of trying to grow luffa. I got baby luffa that got to an inch long before they fell off. Hopefully this year.........
Oh no, I really hope they will do well for you this year! 🤞🤞 so far my seeds are no show. I might try a couple more and cut a little bit at the end! I cannot believe how big Clare’s ones are already! 😘💕🌸
They need a lot of heat to germinate. Electric propagators or a warm radiator, I found if you just water when you sow them and not again for ages they should germinate OK. I think where I went wrong is I should have hand pollinated them with a paintbrush. Good luck. Keep me posted❤
Thank you for the advice, especially about the hand pollination, I wouldn’t have thought of that! 😅 It will be a miracle if I manage to grow one it seems!! I will keep trying! 😄👍🌸💕
I am interested in growing
Thank you so much! That is brilliant. Let me know your address via our Instagram or here is our email if it is easier for you:
plott.number9@gmail.com
I will send you a packet. I am really looking forward to your updates!
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Conservatory= ☘️🌱🌵🌾🌿🪴🥬 🤣
The conservatory is the plant haven of the house and next to the conservatory is our snug full of books, board games and where fluffy’s had his Xbox and games. It is the quiet escape corner of our home! 😘💕🌸
i'm up for a challenge, nanou. ive never grown nuts before........................brian
I am so glad you are joining in! We are the same, we have never grown nuts before! I cannot wait to see how successful we all are! 😄👍🌸💕
compost bin at your plot entrance????? Really?
Hi! As far as we are concerned it is the back end of our plot. The entrance is on the first plot. We will only use that entrance as access only. Having the compost bins now as far away from our shed and our polytunnel makes sense as we are hoping to reduce the risk of rodents there. Our two previous compost bins next to the shed will just be used as storage. Hope this makes better sense now. 😄🌸
@@plotno.9 Your exact words were "the entrance of the plot" ...which is why I questioned the location of the compost bin. Depositing your kitchen scraps in the bins, are a big factor in attracting rats/mice/critters/insects/stench. I know folks do it, but one just has to balance the pros and cons of doing it, according to many factors. It's a great thing to compost and recycle garden waste, so it's certainly nice to see you doing just that.
Good luck everyone with #growpeanutsUK2024
Thank you Ali! Let me know if you want me to send you a packet. I don’t know if peanuts would grow well in Canada. 😘💕🌸
@@plotno.9 I will grab some from here and play along 🥰
Thank you Ali! You are always so lovely. I have just planted more of your marigold seeds. I hope I get some as lovely as yours! 😘💕🌸
Superb again
.ps sent message via insta so fingers crossed
Thank you so much! I am so happy to have some company to try and grow some peanuts! I never thought it would be possible in the UK! I cannot wait to see how we all do! 😘💕🌸