You are right about conflicting advice on youtube Graeme, and overthinking things. Chat with plot neighbours, but remember that what works for one person may not work for someone else, Allotmenting is a lot of trial and error with some things. Loved the tour mate. Making notes is a very good tip for newbies, also dont try to do to much to quickly, A book i would recommend to anyone would be is Alan Buckinghams Allotment month to month, lots of good information in there, another tip, dont buy expensive tools and spend to much money as allotmenting is not for everyone and some people do get disheartened when things go wrong or seeds / plugs dont germinate. All the best for 2024 Graeme
I’ve gone raised beds to make gardening easier for me with my dodgy knees. They are all 8’x4’ and about 1’ deep. Much better for me. I find that I am getting a lot more produce from my garden. A lot of people forget to adjust the crop spacing when raised bed gardening. The row spacing in open plot gardening is set to accommodate access for crop maintenance, weeding etc. which means walking on the plot. This is not necessary when raised bed gardening. For example, if say lettuce are recommended to be planted 9” apart in rows 12” apart… they can be planted 9” each way. There are recommendations for raised bed spacing on line. Happy new year.
Hi Graham, my advice as a grower for many years is.. "Time" take your time, give yourself time and be aware of time. Don't rush about trying to sow all and everything, make sure you have the time to nurture, feed and look after the plants. And be aware of when to sow seeds, how long to germinate, when to plant out safely. Having a pristine plot isn't what it's about, that will come in time, the importance is to produce good quality plants and harvest, no matter the quantity. If you only produce 1lb of quality produce of each fruit or veg then that's a win, as goes producing 30lb of each whereby the majority gets put in the bin or compost, that's just a waste of time and resources. Remember the tortoise and the hare..... Happy New Year Graham 🎉
You were one of the first channels I found this summer. I like your style. Uniquely you and I like the added natural humorous flare. I listen to advice and decide what I think feels best suited for my situation. Raised bed gardening here too. I like the look of it. My farmyard “allotment” is wet in winter, so I knew grass paths wouldn’t stand up to me walking on them this time of year.. especially this year too! Keep on keeping on. Look forward to what next year has in store for all of us. Happy New Year 🎉
Morning Graeme, I watch UA-cam for entertainment, advise is grain of salt because what works for you may not work for others. Everybody I think buys too many seeds it’s a seed package addiction 😂😂. I am now trying to live by grow what we eat and eat what you grow, trying being the operative word 🤦🏼♀️. Here’s to an amazing 2024 growing season 👍, Ali 🥳🇨🇦
Wonderful tour Graeme, your plot puts a lot of us to shame, it’s so tidy and looks like you’ve been plotting for donkeys years. I like how you show the warts and all. My advice to any newbie would be to weed and cultivate one small area at a time and cover the rest with anything to block out the light and stop the weeds from taking hold. Get to know other plotters and ask for advice about what grows well in the local conditions, they may just take pity on you and give you cuttings and spare plants, especially if you’re wearing your old worzel gummage coat and look like a tramp. 😄 Keep up the great work Graeme and please keep us entertained by sharing your allotment journey, Best wishes, Lisa
I agree about the spuds, the longer I left them the scabbier they got. This year I'm growing them in buckets. And my tomatoes were better from seed than the shop bought ones. 🤷
Hey Graeme for a daft un 😂😂 you don’t half talk a lot of sense. 😜 love you buoyant and lively personality. Just to say Ive Been allotmenteering for about 15 years and everything you have said is spot on Chuck x the advice to work the plot laid out as you get it is good. Obviously you have to clear it but sometimes, as you found…there’s a reason why the ex plot holder has laid the plot out the way he did. Happy New year Chuck x see you in 2024 🎉
🐝 Thanks for the great video 💚 Yhea need to learn how the soil is to for growing. Every allotment is different
You are right about conflicting advice on youtube Graeme, and overthinking things. Chat with plot neighbours, but remember that what works for one person may not work for someone else, Allotmenting is a lot of trial and error with some things. Loved the tour mate. Making notes is a very good tip for newbies, also dont try to do to much to quickly, A book i would recommend to anyone would be is Alan Buckinghams Allotment month to month, lots of good information in there, another tip, dont buy expensive tools and spend to much money as allotmenting is not for everyone and some people do get disheartened when things go wrong or seeds / plugs dont germinate. All the best for 2024 Graeme
I’ve gone raised beds to make gardening easier for me with my dodgy knees. They are all 8’x4’ and about 1’ deep. Much better for me. I find that I am getting a lot more produce from my garden. A lot of people forget to adjust the crop spacing when raised bed gardening. The row spacing in open plot gardening is set to accommodate access for crop maintenance, weeding etc. which means walking on the plot. This is not necessary when raised bed gardening. For example, if say lettuce are recommended to be planted 9” apart in rows 12” apart… they can be planted 9” each way. There are recommendations for raised bed spacing on line. Happy new year.
Another good one mate...Happy new year to you and yours😊
Oh yes, Happy New Year to you and your subscribers 🎉🎉🎉
Hi Graham, my advice as a grower for many years is.. "Time" take your time, give yourself time and be aware of time. Don't rush about trying to sow all and everything, make sure you have the time to nurture, feed and look after the plants. And be aware of when to sow seeds, how long to germinate, when to plant out safely. Having a pristine plot isn't what it's about, that will come in time, the importance is to produce good quality plants and harvest, no matter the quantity. If you only produce 1lb of quality produce of each fruit or veg then that's a win, as goes producing 30lb of each whereby the majority gets put in the bin or compost, that's just a waste of time and resources. Remember the tortoise and the hare.....
Happy New Year Graham 🎉
You were one of the first channels I found this summer. I like your style. Uniquely you and I like the added natural humorous flare.
I listen to advice and decide what I think feels best suited for my situation.
Raised bed gardening here too. I like the look of it. My farmyard “allotment” is wet in winter, so I knew grass paths wouldn’t stand up to me walking on them this time of year.. especially this year too!
Keep on keeping on. Look forward to what next year has in store for all of us.
Happy New Year 🎉
Thanks for the kind words in the content, glad you’re enjoying it 😊 Looking forward to 2024 growing season had enough of the rain and dark nights now
Morning Graeme, I watch UA-cam for entertainment, advise is grain of salt because what works for you may not work for others. Everybody I think buys too many seeds it’s a seed package addiction 😂😂. I am now trying to live by grow what we eat and eat what you grow, trying being the operative word 🤦🏼♀️. Here’s to an amazing 2024 growing season 👍, Ali 🥳🇨🇦
All good intentions! One sniff of spring and we will be going crazy 🤪
Happy new year!!! 🥳🌱🌱🌱
Wonderful tour Graeme, your plot puts a lot of us to shame, it’s so tidy and looks like you’ve been plotting for donkeys years. I like how you show the warts and all.
My advice to any newbie would be to weed and cultivate one small area at a time and cover the rest with anything to block out the light and stop the weeds from taking hold. Get to know other plotters and ask for advice about what grows well in the local conditions, they may just take pity on you and give you cuttings and spare plants, especially if you’re wearing your old worzel gummage coat and look like a tramp. 😄
Keep up the great work Graeme and please keep us entertained by sharing your allotment journey,
Best wishes, Lisa
I agree about the spuds, the longer I left them the scabbier they got. This year I'm growing them in buckets. And my tomatoes were better from seed than the shop bought ones. 🤷
Grow what you really enjoy to eat, and get good at those before you experiment too much. Also look at cover crops for when you're not using your beds
Happy new year xxxx 🎉
Your a natural
Your allotment looks amazing roll on next year
When you buy your seeds for next year film it so we can get some ideas 😊
Thanks for the kind words 😊 yes I shall be creating content on everything I’m growing from seed! Not long now….
Happy new year mate
Happy new year mate!
Hey Graeme for a daft un 😂😂 you don’t half talk a lot of sense. 😜 love you buoyant and lively personality. Just to say Ive Been allotmenteering for about 15 years and everything you have said is spot on Chuck x the advice to work the plot laid out as you get it is good. Obviously you have to clear it but sometimes, as you found…there’s a reason why the ex plot holder has laid the plot out the way he did. Happy New year Chuck x see you in 2024 🎉
You can over winter runner beans, Mine are still alive at the mo.
Happy new year Graeme another year of putting up with that old bloke opposite you 😅
Happy new year! Looking forward to a good year on the allotment!!
Never ever rush anything and dont wast all your money on seeds like that.
Lmao you are funny.