Day One On My First Allotment | Allotment For Beginners | Allotment Transformation

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Gem In The Garden

Gem In The Garden

2 жыл бұрын

After a very short 9 months waiting on a list for an allotment, we got offered out first ever plot!
This was our first day where we started cutting down what had taken over the plot. There was a lot of rubbish and the ground was so uneven!
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@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank You for watching the beginning of my allotment journey, please subscribe to my channel - kzfaq.info/love/m_SKs_d-mmPxDdCXYvFEJA
@Nicktgrief
@Nicktgrief 2 жыл бұрын
measure your plot reasonably accurate and fid out where North is this will give you the layout for your plot. don't try and do it all in a week or a month ... its a marathon not a sprint. You can always cover it with landscape fabric or black plastic while you decide and weigh it down with some big tubs from your local pound shop and grow stuff in these to give you a crop while you clear it. then when it comes to planting just roll a bit back and sort that. Moving the shed by the tree is OK but dont forget it will be dry under the shed so you'll be taking up some of the rainfall from the tree. better to have some grass under there and sit under it for shade. Take a look at Steve 'Greenside up' s videos on starting a new plot ... well worth it Most of all Enjoy it You've got it for life if you want it 😎 Nick
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, Thank You so much for the advice and top tips, its very much appreciated! I will be sure to watch Steve's videos too.
@SJ-li6ho
@SJ-li6ho 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely plot to inherit. The water and bird song added bonus.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Being right next to the woods is an absolute joy, we are very lucky!
@julesa245
@julesa245 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful plot and tree stumps. Can’t wait to watch. 😊 🌞
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the support Jules :o)
@ThatBritishHomestead
@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын
Wow what an impact a few hours make!
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing, it was hard work but worth it! 😀
@malcolmbarber4457
@malcolmbarber4457 Жыл бұрын
Good lord, that guy don't mess about does he! What he did in a day would take me a month lol
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Once he gets started there's no stopping him! 😆
@beverley1539
@beverley1539 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya From southern Ontario Canada Thankyou for sharing looking forward to watching upcoming journey with you both. 🐝🇨🇦
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for watching and supporting Beverley 🌼🌷
@delphine88313
@delphine88313 2 жыл бұрын
Will be following you from the USA. I LOVE Allotment video's. Happy 🚜 farming
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Delphine, Thank You for your support! I will be posting a new video shortly of a little bit of progress 😀
@thesmirkinggrape
@thesmirkinggrape 2 жыл бұрын
Wow you're so lucky, I've had my name down for years now. looking forward to watching your garden progress.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I was super lucky, I will keep my fingers crossed for you that your name comes up soon! Take care!
@richardbird5697
@richardbird5697 Жыл бұрын
These alotment gardens are cool .wish we had the same in australia
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
They are fab, so many positives to them!
@GardenofEmma
@GardenofEmma Жыл бұрын
Blimey what a difference a strimmer makes. Just started watching you MR video from day one as I started on day 7. Keep up the good work
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
The Strimmer really did work wonders!! Thank You for your support 😃
@myrustygarden
@myrustygarden 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing the garbage people leave on allotments but your doing a fantastic job 👏👏👏. You will be so happy once done clearing out and planting. Great job from SW Canada 🇨🇦🐝 safe
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, let's say there was some things we found that were very suprising! Take care 🙂
@davidtaylor7242
@davidtaylor7242 2 жыл бұрын
Now your plot has been trimmed, you need to work out which area you are going to use first, this area will need to be dug over, and as many roots you can get at removed, the rest can be covered over before weeds start growing back. Good luck and don't give up, keep going, and do a bit by bit. You can cover the plot with black plastic to stop the light from reaching the ground to weaken weeds and stop the germination of weed seeds that are already in the ground. All the best.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Thank You for the advice and the good luck!
@jennyjohnson9012
@jennyjohnson9012 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to following your journey on the new allotment!
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jenny, Thank You for your support!
@julietteperkins-davies2811
@julietteperkins-davies2811 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see how it develops! Fantastic:)
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the support Juliette, take care! 😀
@gardenonthemoors
@gardenonthemoors 2 жыл бұрын
How exciting!! Good luck with the allotment 😁
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much!
@jjc7306
@jjc7306 2 жыл бұрын
I'm very much looking forward to following your new allotment adventure. I also got my first plot about a month or so ago. So incredibly rewarding. Have fun and wishing you all the very best.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi JJ, Thank You for your support and wishing you lots of luck on your new plot 😊
@jjc7306
@jjc7306 2 жыл бұрын
@@GemInTheGarden Thanks 😊
@blackstarorganicz
@blackstarorganicz Жыл бұрын
Hi there. I just started my own channel, as I got an allotment plot(3). I saw your channel and watched your videos to get some ideas, good work hun, keep it up.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 I've just subscribed, I look forward to seeing the transformation 😀 take care and have a great weekend!
@clairepalmer6476
@clairepalmer6476 Жыл бұрын
How exciting 😀 I'm going to check out our new plot for the first time tomorrow I can't wait to get stuck in with the help of my grandchildren 🥰
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Oh how exciting!!! Good Luck, the grandchildren will absolutely love it!! 😁
@kevinmilnr1738
@kevinmilnr1738 Жыл бұрын
Put your nettles in a big barrel add rain water or tap then you’ll have nettle tea to feed your plants great nitrogen hit 🙂
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Thank You for the advice 😊 Have a great week and take care!
@francesbatycki404
@francesbatycki404 Жыл бұрын
Golly, it takes a strong person to not flinch at the sight of all that work. The two of you seem ready, though. Best of luck.🇨🇦👍🥕👩‍🌾🍅
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
When I look back at what the plot looked like when we took it over, I cant beleive what we have achieved! Thank You Frances 😀
@harrieth7003
@harrieth7003 2 ай бұрын
I put my name down for an allotment a couple of weeks ago, thinking it would be a months or years wait, and got a text a couple of days later saying there was half a plot (which is plenty!) available 😂 I took it as I thought maybe it was now or never! Very unprepared but it’s in a better state than yours so that’s good for me who’s a total novice. Need to dig it over - and need to google how to do that haha
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 ай бұрын
Hi Harriet 👋 congratulations on your new allotment! How exciting! ☺️ how are you getting on so far? Keep me updated on your progress 😊
@northernkarma9296
@northernkarma9296 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Cheers from Canada!
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 Have a great weekend!
@annettemosell6947
@annettemosell6947 Жыл бұрын
Great work
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank You Annette 😊
@jasonwoods4811
@jasonwoods4811 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to following your journey on the new allotment, and see what you going to do with it :D
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the support Jason :o)
@joj1252
@joj1252 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful plot ready & waiting for you to bring it back to life & create something amazing 🤩 can’t wait to see it develop. I got my plot last year. It’s been so much fun. Watch Steve from greenside up as he has amazing tips & advice when starting a new plot. He covers EVERYTHING 👍🏻 he’s really helped me. good luck 🍀
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the support Jo J and Thank You for the recommendation for Greenside up too 😊
@MsYingyang2
@MsYingyang2 Жыл бұрын
I agree with other comment on moving shed away from tree. Perhaps closer to the edge of plot near path where you can get access to tools. it wont take up valuable plot for growing.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 yes we did take the advice and moved the shed, you can see where we put it in this video 😊 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5OXdphlurPKc30.html Thank You for watching 😀
@fromanjeesgarden
@fromanjeesgarden Жыл бұрын
Great channel 🎉
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank You 😀
@AngelaM745
@AngelaM745 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so curious how it will develop, done much that day
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela, we are hoping to finish the clearing, flattening and adding the raised beds this week, weather permitting!
@susanmatthews-bp1mv
@susanmatthews-bp1mv 10 ай бұрын
IV just watched again X gem you have done loads Yo🎲🎲🎲u and Vinnie xx
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 10 ай бұрын
Yes its amazing what we have done really 😀😀
@lilyingham5790
@lilyingham5790 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video 😊 I will subscribe! I was just wondering, how big your plot is? I'm going to look at one on Monday, I think it is 5 poles. Thanks 😊
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Hi Lily, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😀 its around 15 meters long, I think that's around 3 rods ☺
@GardenMyselfHappy
@GardenMyselfHappy 7 ай бұрын
I love jumping back to beginnings.. What a lovely allotment site. What is the long seating for in the neighbouring plot ?
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 7 ай бұрын
Thank You for going all the way back to the begining ☺️ That is a support for a Grapevine, the vine rests on it. The Grapevine is absolutely huge and runs the whole length of the plot! Amazing 🍇
@GardenMyselfHappy
@GardenMyselfHappy 7 ай бұрын
@@GemInTheGarden oh wow that is incredible!! And to be that sunny. I'm so glad you're doing well your plot sure has taken shape.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 7 ай бұрын
I know its super impressive 👏 🍇 Thank You, its been hard work but we have loved it! 😊
@johnwillis3596
@johnwillis3596 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure where in the UK you are, but is it usual to have to wait as long as you have ?
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, it varies, my dad waited nearly 4 years for his, I think I had a relatively short wait 😀
@johnwillis3596
@johnwillis3596 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you transform the plot
@chrisdaviesguitar
@chrisdaviesguitar Жыл бұрын
that plot must have been unused for a while.
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I'm sure it was at least a year, we are still finding plastic 🙃 have a great week 😀
@Bloomingcurlsv1
@Bloomingcurlsv1 Жыл бұрын
How big is your plot? I just got a 5 pole plot so trying to compare sizes
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden Жыл бұрын
Hey 👋 its roughly 10 meters by 6 meters, I'm not sure how many poles that is, sorry! Congratulations on your new allotment and I hope you have a great growing season ☺
@richardschaffling9882
@richardschaffling9882 2 ай бұрын
Do you buy these little plots or rent them how does it work
@GemInTheGarden
@GemInTheGarden 2 ай бұрын
Hi Richard, the plots are rented, I pay £40 per year 👍
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