Destroyed the garden to make it better!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- In order to create a new, beautiful polytunnel, sacrifices had to he made. The plot had to get messy before it can get better. I have to admit I'm not comfortable with the Fig & Olive Plot looking so messy. In todays episode I question if I made the right decision to take on such a big project, when it's so cold! I take the old polytunnel cover off. in preperation for the new cover to be put on. First Tunnels sent me new staging, a new thermal cover, cross bars and door. I planted some hyacinths under the Fig tree and fed the spring flower bed with some manure. The trenches were dug for the polytunnel refit. the door frames were made & staging fitted. I collect an old sink I had from the Grapevine Garden Allotment and figured id use in the shed to wash hands and clean vegetables.
the idea was inspired by Freddie! an 11 year old lad who is such a clever guy! go check out his channel!
/ @freddiesallotment
Some more inspiration was from my mate Alans allotment. check his channel out too.
/ @alansallotment
why not consider joining my channel to get access to perks:
/ @thegrowupchannel
Thanks for referring Freddie to us. However, I don’t think he’s a young boy. He builds fires, he uses power tools, he paints sheds, he puts up gutters, he’s knowledgeable about gardening, he knows how to put a video together, he is very self assured in front of the camera. I think they took parts of you and Terry King and Nigel and Malcolm and Huw Richards and built a small little man! Great discovery, Danny!!
Can’t wait to see the poly tunnel all done. Cheers
HAHA this is the best comment ever lol thanks Martha. He sure is a clever kid!
You have to break a few eggs to make an omelette........or in this case you have to wreck a polytunnel to have a fabulous allotment plot 🤣🤣😅 it will be worth it Danny 🥰
Oh you're so right Gemma! Haha! I will admit... its looking pretty damn good now! Haha ♡ we shall see! X
What a great project!
But, I do feel your current frustration, as chaos like that drives me mad too!
Just think...when it's finished, you'll be able to stand back with a cuppa in hand and admire your handy work with a feeling of satisfaction!!!!
Have a good week.
Take care, Annie 🐞🐝🌱
Thanks Annie! I am still aching all over. I went over today to take some bits over and feed the chickens... I thought... go home Danny. Enjoy your day off and rest. So I'm watching UA-cam and sowing seeds haha. It will be worth it when it's finished I know 😄🌱
How very exciting. Can’t wait for the next update.
Yuppers I’d stay tucked up in that lovely tricked out, cozy shed too!
Haha what's a " tricked out" lol the next update is a big shift I tell you! It's.... utterly beautiful
Fantastic progress Danny…..can’t wait to see that new cover on and the new interior! It will definitely be worth all the hard graft! 💪🏼😁Will 🌻
I do hope so!! I'm fed up of aching! Haha
Oh my goodness when you put that knife through the polythene 😖 it has to get worse before it gets better. And it's going to be fabulous 😊 🌱 xx
Haha! It weirdly felt so satisfying and mischievous roo!! Bit like a video call with you and Jane. 🤣🤣
@@TheGrowUpChannel 😂 🤣 😂
Lovin' the comfy... sooooo much!! Love the toys... Gadget man!!💖💖💖Sending love!! 🥰
Thank you chris 😊😊🌱❤️
You are working so hard, it will look fantastic in the end. I cannot wait to see it. Your surrounding landscape is stunning. I will subscribe to Freddy’s and Allan’s channels, thank you so much for mentioning them. 😄👍
Thank you so much! I'm really lucky to have such great views. Danny 🌱❤️
Great work Danny. Love your new gadget. I’m going to start calling you inspector gadget 😂 at this rate. Polytunnel will look great when it’s finished
Haha its so handy! The polytunnel is almost complete! Woo!
@@TheGrowUpChannel Happy Growing 😆
You too Emma 🥰🌱
Your allotment is a beautiful and serene space, and you are making such strides of improvement. I love your Man Cave (girl with man cave envy here! 😍 )
Already looking forward to the next chapter of the polytunnel experience 👏👍
Thank you Jean! I believe the lady version of a mancave is called a she-shed. Google for inspiration. They are great too! The polytunnel is almost complete and I have to say.. looks amazing ♡
@@TheGrowUpChannel I need a She-Shed 😂😂
@@Dawn_Grows_Veg you do Dawn!! Haha
I wish I lived closer I'd take that old poly of your hands 😁 I love a good transformation, going to look amazing no doubt. I'm counting the jumper changes and beards until it's complete 🤣
Haha! Aww. It's almost complete now. I'm sore but it'll be worth it. 🥰🌱
Looking good Danny👍
Joanne I always smile when you comment as you remind me of the very start of my youtube journey. You're a grapevine veteran haha!
Bare Polly it's like looking at mine 😂 can't wait to see you and Tony fix her up 🥰
Haha! Is yours without a cover ? I am aching everywhere today! Haha a few too many long days working at the plot. But it's almost finished. I can't wait ♡
you are so funny Danny! its your mess you made and no-one else’s lol!
bet your pleased to hopefully have the cover on before all our snow today!
it will all come together, small steps!
Haha! It's almost back to normal now. The snows stopped me for a day or two..then full steam ahead to get it ready for spring :)
Good luck Danny, have a good week. I’m sure it’s going to look great 😊
Thanks Amir. You too! I hope so haha
Well done Danny, you are making such great progress
Lorraine, it's almost complete now. I am over the moon, but also aching everywhere haha! It's been a long ass week I tell ya! 😂 I can't wait to sink a bottle in that polytunnel and declare it open ! Lol
Coming along nicely. Ignore the mess and day dream about what it's going to look like in a few months time
Few months haha! Tomorrow I'm hoping haha! Thanks Rachel. The mess is driving me nuts. But I can't move things or do things until the tunnel is finished... but maybe its finished....
In a few months time it will be groaning at the seems with lushness. Only got a greenhouse in my garden with a small salad bed and I'm already saying I don't think it's big enough. Luckily someone is allowing me a small space on their allotment to grow whilst I'm on the waiting list
Thanks for the recommendation, Freddie is quite amazing.
You're very welcome. I'm sure his channel will grow and grow. Danny 🌱
Inspiring,…I have been thinking of making raised beds for about 2y ….
Interesting day to find a new UA-camr when we are loosing one. Looking forward to seeing you Poly.
My grapevine plot. Check out previous videos. (I've shown a lot of the Fig and olive lately due to projects) is all raised beds. So much easier! You can compartmentalise everything and weed a bed at a time. Seems less work too
Why the hell do you think nothings getting done here 😂😂 it’s too bloody cold so I’ll watch everyone else work. But really you are doing a fantastic job and it will be so rewarding to grow in. Have a super week and have a super week Benny ❤❤
Haha! I wish I had snow! Fingers crossed for some this week 🤞 thanks Jackie. It's coming along nicely now :)
What a view from your allotment! Wow!
It's some backdrop isn't it! My favourite is autumn when everything is brown and orange ❤️
@@TheGrowUpChannel my favourite season autumn - nature’s paintbox
@@carliem9494 mine too ! 😄
You are amazing! I love your videos and also your positive attitude to everything. Thank you.
Aww thanks Kiera! Just wait for the next one! Sunday 8pm! The plot is looking mighty grand! I'm one step closer to my idea in my head. Thanks for watching. Genuinely means a lot to me. Danny 🌱
Oh Danny, that was a great watch. I want to move into your shed, it is the shed of dreams for sure. heat, power, running water, you are so creative. I love what you are doing with the Fig and Olive plot at the moment. You have such a great brain for looking at a space and seeing how best to use the space and then get it done. Just like dear Malcolm does. I really admire that as a talent. I look at my space and cannot see how to make the best of it. The idea of a long asparagus bed alongside your polytunnel is genius! I would have ended up planting dahlias or something (although that wouldn't be a bad use of space either 😉) but to use it to grow more edible crops is wonderful.
I wonder what you are going to do with the other stainless steel sink? or is that for another vlog another day, no spoilers eh? 😄🤭🤫 Hope the tunnel recovering goes (went?) well. ☺💚
Haha oh Dawn! Maybe we can video call sometime and maybe I can give you some inspiration for your growing space. Thank you so much! Yes the sink is a future project haha so many more planned for this season! Yes malcolm is very creative like me. I love that about him. I am awaiting my asparagus to arrive. I'm sure they'll enjoy the heat bouncing from the polytunnel too. Danny 🌱
Hi Danny, I was sent you way by Ali from the Rusty Garden, I hope your reskinning of the polytunnel goes well and then you can have a good tidy up, these jobs can be frustrating when it looks like you have mess everywhere but in a few weeks time I'm sure you'll be really happy. Take care 😊
Aww lovely! She's a horrible horrible lady hahaha! The reskinning went to plan. Just in time for the snow! Once that melts I'm sure operation clean up will start 😊🌱
Great job Danny, things are looking good.
Will be watching along to see how the project gets on through this week 👍
Mark.. Tony o neill worked me like a horse today! Hahaha I am aching everywhere! Tunnel is covered and its looking beautiful! Loads still to do. Thanks for watching Mark :) Danny 🌱
This is exciting! You have a real flair for making things beautiful! Just saw Malcolm closing his channel..😪
Aww thank you Miriam! It's not looking so beautiful right now, but I'll get there! Yes he's retired his channel. I am very sad but I do wish him and Mrs k the very best. I'll keep all viewers updated when I visit them :)
@The Grapevine Garden oh that would be great! You'll have a mess for a while but it'll be worth it in the end...🥰
@@TheGrowUpChannel Please do...we will miss him and Mrs. K. No matter how stressed I was, his voice helped to calm me and take my mind to a much better place. No matter what you do in your allotments it always turns out beautiful. Can't wait to see the new polytunnel and what you grow this year. I'm excited for you.😀🌞
Nothing like really getting into the Spring cleaning there Danny! 🤣All the chaos will be so worth it! I'm glad you're taking us along on the new polytunnel journey. It's going to be fabulous. Hubby is on a biz trip to the other side of the world, and I'm home looking at greenhouses online. (When the cat's away, the mouse will play... and maybe order a greenhouse 🤔😄🤫).
Haha you know me! I don't just rip the plaster off. I take a finger 😂 I don't blame you! Get bigger than you plan, Is my advice. Goodluck with the greenhouse shopping. A new wooden one or a black framed one is my endgame ! ♡
@@TheGrowUpChannel I wish I had more room, but will have to settle for an 8'x10'-ish with part of it sectioned off for garden tools, etc. Definitely looking (lusting? 😂) at cedar or redwood. Planting my brassicas today! Don't work too hard this week Danny.
@zinnia3190 I wish I was planting mine out haha! I can't promise that. I've worked hard again today. Once it's finished I'll sit back and rest haha
I wish I had the strength and help to put up a polytunnel. I admire how well you are progressing with your plots. And I find Freddie's channel so inspiring for such a very young man. I wish he were my grandson. 💛💚❤
I wouldn't wish putting a polytunnel cover on, to mu worst enemy haha! Wasn't enjoyable at all haha! I have all week to get the last jobs done & both growing spaces are ready for spring !! Woohoo! Yes freddie is a great guy! I hope his channel grows and grows. Danny 🌱
Did you know malc was finishing ... so sad . Only got your channel to watch on Sundays .... keep up the sterling work Danny
I sadly did. It was still a shock, but it's been on the cards for a while now. It was one secret I wish I didn't hold. But malc is still a friend of mine & ill keep you all updated don't worry. When I visit i'll take my camera for sure :) Danny
Bless
Can't make a cake without cracking a few eggs!! Hang in there, Danny. It's going to worth it. Can't wait to see the finished polytunnel 🌏💙🤎💚🌱🍃🪱🥰
I love that saying!!!! It's looking glorious already! Next week you'll see the update :) xx
@@TheGrowUpChannel Looking forward to it xxx
Nice one Danny can't wait to see it finished
Cheers Duncan! Check my community page... you maybe interested in joining the swede challenge . Danny 🌱
@The Grapevine Garden ye defiantly ill check it out now thanks mate
Hi Danny, great video on lots of jobs getting done. I was thinking of getting staging for my polytunnel but, I already have my raised beds in. So, will be watching how you do yours and hope I can do the same with mine. Thanks for sharing and take care 🙂
Oh you definitely still can! On Sunday 8pm. I'll show you :)
@@TheGrowUpChannel thats great Danny, although, I work night's so, won't be able to watch until Monday, I always catch up on a Monday with all my favourite UA-camrs 🙂
@@christinebrooks6364 that's okay! Monday is a date with me !!
Good video,, loved your live the other night
Aww thank you! Sorry it ended abruptly. Haha! Blinking connection haha.
I for one can confirm it was a mess. Be awesome when done though
HAHA tomorrow is a new day! Lol cheers for today Tony!! Danny
Hi Danny,
Bet it looks good now.
Try the Highlander water heater for stove. just clips on you flue stainless steel, 3 liters and tap. Now that's a gadget to go onto you list.
Ooh! Thanks . I'm off to take a look! Thank you !
I just ordered one. You git! Lol!!!
Ohh exciting times. I watched Freddy when he fitted the USB tap and thought it a brilliant idea. Can't wait to see the rest of your build.
He's a character for sure! Oh liz I am aching everywhere! But... the tunnel... is 99% done! Tomorrow is the last few jobs and it's completed... I absolutely love it !!+
@@TheGrowUpChannel ohh aching is one thing I'm friendly with haha. I'll look forward to your next video.
@@lizhodge3537 it's a good one for sure! Such a transformation! Inside ... and out ;) loads planned and in the process. Thanks for watching as always liz xx
Well done, it looks brilliant. Everything else will get sorted very quickly, ready for the growing season. Thanks for the mention 😀
Thanks Cheryl :) thanks for the sage reminder. See you Tuesday x
Fantastic video my friend, lots of really hard work but its paying off now, the new plot looks fantastic! what a transformation mate, i see you like wilko's hanging on the shed wall, Ha Ha Ha. Thanks for the shout out mate( Mad Scientist ) wait till you see my next invention, thats well in progress now ;-)
Haha I should call my shed wilkos haha you're welcome alan! Polytunnel is covered now. Boy am I aching tonight !
@@TheGrowUpChannel well done mate, i bet that feels good though ;-)
@@alansallotment I'll appreciate it tomorrow when I can feel my legs again 😂
Massive step forwards Danny, it will look great I just know it ……..
Thanks Malc. All covered now. Here's to a great growing season for us both. Danny 🌱
For starters Danny thanks for the hunger pains and the drooling over my laptop after seeing that bacon and mushroom buttie 🤤🤤🤤😂😂😂 Back to the polytunnel and everything is looking good so far,
i see you have got the double door frame and single door frame up so by the time you have read this, Tony would have popped round and helped you with the new skin so i'm looking forward to seeing that all done, the stageing is looking good and can i ask where you got those wide planks of wood from?
I am surprised that the shiny sink and drainer wasn't going into your shed it would be much better there, also that adapter you will be using for the water will look even better on that.
Stay Safe 😷
Barry (Wirral)
Haha the bacon and mushroom buttie was just what I needed! Yes the polytunnel Is re-skinned and all secure. I made the doors yesterday before the now. So much has changed and its looking fantastic! The planks of wood came from my local salvage yard. Timber isn't cheap anymore , however they gave me a good deal & they deliver to our site for free. Regarding the skin, you have mystic powers haha! I recently purchased the sink as I felt it would be a better fit in the shed. Cheers Barry 😊🌱
@@TheGrowUpChannel Just call me Mystic Barry 😂😂😂
Haha!
@8:20 YOU HOOLIGAN 🤣
Rogue gardener lol
I love the tap - good old Freddie - inspiring us all at eleven years old! I'll be interested to see your bed set up in the poly - is it ten foot wide? And we just know we're heading for a fantastic transformation - really looking forward to it! Well done young Danny!
Haha he's very clever! It's 12 foot wide Jane :) one bed done. Next one tomorrow.. pending snow 😄
Gran video saludos
Thank you so much 😊🌱
Wow great work Danny , can't wait to see your progress, also thanks to you I subscribed to Frankies channel and love it 👍
Haha freddies lol that made me laugh. Hope you enjoy his channel. He's a right character. The polytunnel is almost complete. I'm echausted but it'll be worth it . Danny 🌱
@@TheGrowUpChannel I'm exhausted watching Danny , I'm sure it will be excellent when your done I was chuckling at Freddie when he mentioned you and a microphone then his sound has not been the same since lol , your right though he's very knowledgeable for a young man 👍
Haha! He is absolutely hilarious! What a character. Can see his channel becoming very popular. I wish him the very best. Danny 🌱
Try the cup and saucer plant climbing in the poly! It loves the heat better than sweet peas and the flowers are amazing; like something you’d see in Alice in wonderland! 😊
Oh sow! I am ordering seeds now!! Haha MORE SEEDS! your fault! X
@@TheGrowUpChannel wait I’ll send you them! I have some!
@@growingplotty I was literally just about to click buy! Haha thank you that would be awesome! X
@@TheGrowUpChannel yeah! I probs 😛
Well done, danny. You're doing a brilliant job I love the tap Idea do you have a link were I can buy one.its just what I need for my sink which I've built in my potting bench 😀
Aww fab! Sure thing! Here's the link..
Electric Water Bottle Pump, USB... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08766NC4D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
it'll be worth it, I know the 'Berut' look isnt you, just think of the long term, easier said than done, I know 🙂
Very true! Tomorrow is clean up. Tunnel will be fully finished tomorrow. Yay!
Danny I wonder if the sage is nice smelling burned on your fire; fennel stems certainly are!
I actually do this!!! Haha! Problem is I crave a cooked dinner with stuffing afterwards 😂😂😂
@@TheGrowUpChannel 🤣😂 I bet! The fennel and smoke smells like something from a wonky apothecary shop you might see in a Harry Potter film, it’s fab! Worth letting it bolt for!
Get ready for the cold snap we have coming this week Danny
Oh I'm prepared ! Tunnel is all covered..beds are in ;) game on! Haha
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Thank you Locke ! 😄🌱
Where did you get the little rechargeable water pimp from?
Hey Lisa.. can you be more specific. Is it green or pink? As I have 2 gadgets that describes that haha. I'm a gadget addict haha
@ 😂 typical man 😂 the water tape for your sink
Golly, soon you can give up your apartment! Lol!
Haha well house. But I definitely would consider it haha!
@2:35 When did you buy Wilko's and start selling their stock in your shed 🤣
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