HAVE YOU TRIED THIS? / ALLOTMENT GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

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Welcome to my allotment gardening channel. My name is Emma and these vlogs are my allotment diaries. 2024 is is my fIfth year on my plot. I'm learning as I go and would love for you to follow my allotment gardening journey by SUBSCRIBING to my channel!
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@jimmydemetriou7847 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma. Take no notice of people giving rude comments, you have plenty of us that appreciate you. Of course, critics were born knowing it all and us mere little folk have to learn as we go along. Bless you for the way you brighten up our days. X

@duddles6088 3 ай бұрын

Bless you Emma- ignore the critics! I experience the same in birdwatching! There’s always a clever clogs ready to laugh at your mistakes!! It makes them feel good about themselves I guess!

@jillbeck6531 3 ай бұрын

I love your gardening philosophy; if it grows, celebrate, if it dies, plant some more! Thank you!

@andymerrett 3 ай бұрын

The difference with the snarky commenters is that when they make tiny mistakes they don't have the guts to still show it to the world :) Keep going :)

@karenhenderson2624 3 ай бұрын

Emma, I live on an Italian island where everyone grows their own food, and these old farmers all buy their plug plants from our neighborhood garden supply shop. Buy your plug plants, you are in good company!

@bikegeist 3 ай бұрын

Well said. And if you ever plan on YouTubing that, I bet it would be really interesting. 👍

@karenhenderson2624 Ай бұрын

@PercyGrower-gz6pono, I'm on the island of Procida, just 4 square kilometers! It's one of the 3 islands close to Naples (Capri, Ischia, Procida).

@carlarhategan2293 3 ай бұрын

There is grace in gardening 🐝💕🏵️ don't let anyone make you feel otherwise 😊. We grow everyday 🌿

@stevenr3162 3 ай бұрын

Emma take no notice of the negative comments. Your doing really well to manage two plots. It's a learning curve and everyone has to start somewhere and wether you use seeds, plugs or both, it's your choice on your plots. Just whack em in😀

@bw8660 3 ай бұрын

You are wonderful Emma, don't give air time or your own personal time to critical people - some people are unhappy and miserable and enjoy trying to bring others down. They feed off an emotional reaction. You have so many of us supporting you. I love your honesty and your approach to gardening. I couldn't care less if anyone buys plug plants!! If you enjoy growing, then do it! Let's be honest, seeds don't always work out for a whole load of reasons. I also personally don't have time to grow everything from seed all the time. Gardening is meant to be fun and enjoyable! We've got your back Emma! ❤ 🌸

@sandrapicard9533 3 ай бұрын

We all love you Emma, I’m 64 and can’t emphasise enough please not to take any negative remarks to heart or personally (I know how difficult it is not to 😉) you are rising above them just by being yourself already, honestly you’re a Gem ‘Em 🤦‍♀😂 Hello Einstein 🍓🫛🫘😘

@tabithadrew9875 3 ай бұрын

I swear your vids are all the relaxation I need. I so look forward to these vids. loving watching how you get on.

@taniasannino9072 3 ай бұрын

Emma just want to give you a big hug and a big thank you for encouraging me to take on a plot! I had my name down for years and if finally came up and was offered a plot. I was going to refuse it just negative thinking it would be too much and more importantly had to high an expectation on myself. But watching your videos has helped me to accept the plot.. But most importantly I am taking a little step at a time and just enjoying being on the plot, getting familiar with it and being hopeful. Thank you , don't ever change! You inspire a Scottish novice like me!

@bikegeist 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@jessicashields560 3 ай бұрын

Good luck with the new plot!

@debragarner3222 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree re plug plants. I have limited space at home especially sunny window sills. But it’s still the joy of gardening and watching them grow and looking after them. Allotment is looking great 👍

@leahwinston1985 3 ай бұрын

You garden how ever you want to Emma. It’s your allotment. You do what works best for you. It’s got nothing to do with anyone else how you garden babes. Also we do all make mistakes, and people should feel ashamed of themselves if they are making YOU FEEL BAD FOR A MISTAKE YOUVE MADE ON YOUR OWN PLOT THAT DOESNT AFFECT THEM. I love your videos. You are very real and a breath of fresh air

@annhydeArtist 3 ай бұрын

You’re right Emma, that is hay. Straw is thicker and waxy. Keep up the good work with your allotment, I enjoy seeing your videos 👍

@janebolton8971 3 ай бұрын

You are fab this is not just vegetable growing it’s fun and relaxing and something to concentrate on other than life ❤

@joycehennequin8469 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like some people are giving you a hard time 😏 take no notice Emma your doing a fabulous job and l for one really enjoy ALL your videos.So BOOOOOOOO HOOOOOO to the poor miserable sods.Keep doing what your doing we are very greatfull for all the videos you kindly put out for us.As a busy mom,wife and gardener you do a fantastic job 😊 ❤

@oksanatoofor4470 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂“Sorry guys, I know you made yourselves at home, but you’re not supposed to be here” 😂😂😂😂 Emma, I LOVE how to talk to your plants!

@slowdownjustine 3 ай бұрын

I've come home from work to find all my tulips gone, thanks to the deer. Turning on your video in hopes for some better news :D

@mickilicyes5399 3 ай бұрын

I have to put netting over mine to keep them from being a treat for the deer. Grrrrrr

@suziebelle1959 3 ай бұрын

Its true when they say we learn by our mistakes! No one can say they have never made a mistake. I chose to watch your channel because you are so real and i have actually learnt so much. Keep on doing what you are doing Emma xx

@Greatgranny 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for actually reading our comments Emma and I love that you reply through your videos 🙏🏻👩‍🌾.

@mickilicyes5399 3 ай бұрын

Yes Emma! I have been gardening here in Michigan for about 40 years and I try to grow from seed, because I have a greenhouse, but I never feel in the least bad if I have to buy live plants it is definitely still gardening! You are such a sweet and lovely person! I subscribe to a lot of gardening channels, but I always make sure I watch yours. I love everything about your videos and gardening style.

@dawnskeates9898 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos Emma . I have had a pretty traumatic year and your videos have honestly helped me make it through.

@littlejoe8359 3 ай бұрын

Plug plants are great and it’s good to support our local garden centres

@nicolabradley5761 3 ай бұрын

Oh I do love watching you Em, you are by far my favourite youtuber just adore how you so down to earth and honest and well just normal!! If its any consolation most of what I have planted out looks very ropey and sad I think its the bloody weather!

@v.k.1100 3 ай бұрын

I love your channel Emma. You really make me smile. I use seeds and plug plants and whatever people give me, like you say.....just whack them in. Unless you've got a greenhouse or poly tunnel, sowing loads of seeds is very difficult. The runner bean situation actually reminded me to sow mine so thank you.

@orlahayes6943 3 ай бұрын

Between your funky jumpers, bunting and pinwheels, you're making allotment gardening fun and trendy!

@patstephenso7206 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma your doing a great job and no matter how many years we grow our food some you win some you lose hey just enjoy it and your really good at what you do and its a pleasure to see you on the allotment thank you 🎉🎉😊

@gardenlady8788 3 ай бұрын

Emma, you are such a lovely whimsical person. I love watching you because I need to unwind and watch something lighthearted yet informative. Your attitude is contagious and we can just whack it in! We can do it guys...happy gardening. 😊💚😊

@nigeladderley1088 3 ай бұрын

Trouble using hay as a mulch is that hay seeds will drop into soil and you will end up with a lot grass in the bed next year

@jayne5632 3 ай бұрын

Emma, agree nothing wrong with a plug plant as you have to tend to it you just didn’t sow it! We don’t have the room for everything in the house. Last 2 years I have plug sprouts and they have been amazing. Thank you for being you and making me smile 😊😊

@didi2s 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma, the plot looks really good. I am impressed with how you are managing to take on such a big garden. Thanks for inspiring us! Love your sweater/jumper! ❤

@carefreecanines 3 ай бұрын

your garden is looking good, as long as you have fun don't worry. those lettuce will pick up, they always sulk for ages.

@julieg1270 3 ай бұрын

Emma Those who criticise are more than likely the ones that make bundles of mistakes. You are doing an awesome job with your gardening, and thank you for sharing your diaries with us 😊 There is no such thing as a perfect gardener, we All make mistakes. I made a huge one the other day, by taking my seedlings to my tent greenhouse to let them get more sun, and we got a really bad windy day the next day and I didn't secure my seedling trays to the shelves so they all ended up on the ground and destroyed. But like you, I said to myself, "Right, time to start again and sow more seeds." And that I did 😁 So keep up the fantastic job you're doing and know that you are Not alone when it comes to mistakes xxxxxxx

@bluumz-n-veg 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you about plug plants... those who consider it "cheating" are gardening snobs with lots of room, a greenhouse, and/or a polytunnel... none of which I have. That said, I do now have one three-tier shelving system set up with cheap grow lights and I'm starting more from seed than I ever have before. (The only reason I even have room for that is because my last child finally moved out!) I will still buy some plug plants, however, as I don't have room to grow all I want from seed... and, of course, not everything germinated as I'd hoped, LOL. I love your videos, Emma! Gardening is a lifelong learning journey full of trial-and-error!

@RawLondonGardener 3 ай бұрын

Plot looking top notch

@debradevine3949 3 ай бұрын

I think Einstein is still looking for the mealy worms! Lol

@RobertBrooks-ym5ff 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma, you are breath of fresh air, always a smile no matter what, anybody that makes rude comments are idiots !! I have just got a small allotment in Christchurch, Dorset my first months have been very interesting to say the least but to watch you taking everything as you do never fails to amuse and great help , thanks Emma keep smiling!!

@Greenmanure62 3 ай бұрын

Blimey...people are snarky aren't they! It’s your plot, do what you want with it. I buy plug plants on occasion. I live in a flat no garden, and no green house. 😊 I grew potatoes in free hay bales last year.

@katkucerova6547 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree Emma, buying plug plants is not cheating. From the moment you buy the plant, you have to keep it alive for months. I live in a flat and don't have much space for all the seedlings I would like. And some plants are very difficult to grow and failed many times, so buying plug plants is more than ok. You have done so well, and are a great inspiration too. 🙂

@wanderlust6136 3 ай бұрын

Happy to see you are wearing Merry Boots, how comfy are they for all our gardening chores. Best of luck with your Spring sowing, my garden is now going to sleep for the winter, but I am still getting a few rogue tomatoes. Love from down under :)

@amandabradley1125 2 ай бұрын

I am new to Gardening Emma. I'm learning loads from you. Love your vlogs. xxxx

@sarahwright1824 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma. I absolutely love watching your channel. I look forward to each upload . Thank you

@SteviesAllotmentGarden 3 ай бұрын

What a fab idea about the rocks I must try that cos I have 15 strawberry plants and don't want the birds eating them. I've just put straw all around my strawberries yesterday. Your shed is just like my lean-to outside my back door, I have pots and tools just sat on the table, so now I've seen u have a tidy up it's inspired me to get outside and clear it all ❤

@janetbull2616 3 ай бұрын

Just want to say thank you for your vlogs Emma. I agree we don’t always get it right but hey !! We keep on going you’ve done amazing this year x

@rickc6726 3 ай бұрын

Plug plants all the way Emma, no shame in that! 👍😎🤗

@user-of5cf1we7f 3 ай бұрын

The plots looking great Emma and your jumper made my day ! 👍 Love it 😉

@blumblam4813 3 ай бұрын

We all make mistakes. Thank you for showing yours. Imperfection is so important in this instagram age! Lots of love. ❤

@margaretalice6343 3 ай бұрын

Emma im using strawberry pebbles on my plot too this year. We used acrylic paint. My granddaughter had great fun adding the yellow dots for seeds & green leaves. They look like proper fruit. Alas I don’t think the birds will be fooled either. A fun project to try 🤩

@wewatchyoutube736 3 ай бұрын

I don't have a greenhouse and find it hard to grow many things from seed so i totally agree.

@countrygardensns9262 3 ай бұрын

Oh Emma, so sorry you have to deal with snarky commenters. Just ignore them, they have no sense of humour. I love that you make mistakes, get things wrong, because we all do. Anyone who says different doesn’t have the courage to let others know that they make mistakes. I’ve been gardening for 40 years and still have times where I wonder what was going through my mind when I did something. Painting rocks red actually works. I’ve done it! Happy gardening! Just listen to the positive comments. Love your vlog. Sometimes I laugh at the things you get up to. You’re entertaining! XOX 🇨🇦

@lynfalienergy4781 2 ай бұрын

Plug plants are half of my garden! Never even thought of that as cheating. I have a neighbor with greenhouses who plants a variety of seeds then sells the starter plants to make a little money. I've heard about the red painted strawberry rocks & wonder how successful it would be. Let us know. So good to see Einstein! I love your little friend.

@chriseverest4380 3 ай бұрын

I want the T shirt "PAINT YOUR ROCKS RED!" ...the Xmas bestseller❤😂 Ps the lettuce WILL recover🎉

@wernermcgann3792 3 ай бұрын

Plug plants are great, tell 'em to do one

@kirstysmith2903 3 ай бұрын

Keep doing what you are doing. Love the vids. I'm waiting on an allotment...I'm number 498th In the queue. So any day now 😂

@maryconnell888 2 ай бұрын

Gosh, you're such a hard worker Emma, really inspiring, love it ❤

@ThatBritishHomestead 2 ай бұрын

Lovely tulips! 🌷 look amazing

@brucemathews7526 3 ай бұрын

Great video Emma 👍😀😀

@user-nx8ii4ef7f 3 ай бұрын

Plant the runner beans too they will not harm the broad beans!

@musicalmarion 3 ай бұрын

Apparently new evidence suggests that birds have an incredible sense of smell... they probably know a strawberry from a rock, but I'm going to be interested in hearing what happens ! Great video Emma lovely jumper too x

@stephenmckelvie2032 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma, I've always grew my strawberries in planters, and every year I've struggled to overwinter them, losing most of them. Last year, I tried growing them in hanging baskets, overwintering them in the greenhouse and every one of them survived. This year looks like I'll get a bumper crop.

@alicecowan3499 3 ай бұрын

I painted red rocks a few years ago and I think it works plus it’s very cute!

@barbarhubarb 3 ай бұрын

Emma - you need to thank God every day that you don’t have a mole problem!! Feel like crying when i visit my 2 plots to find that they have burrowed under all my plants and pushed them up so they die!! The whole of nature is against us!! 😢😢😢

@margaretsawbridge4879 3 ай бұрын

I feel that too. Mole came up in my raised beds, rabbit dug under the path and into my polytunnel. 😡

@annetteperks 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos Emma well done you. Your plot has come so far.

@tropidutch 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma, just watching your videos for a while now, and just like your content. Sometimes you make me laugh with your silly actions, but also admire your creativity! Maybe a tip for your strawberries: put a net over it so you wont have to fool the birds :) keep on going with your content !!! 😉

@BogusDudeGW 2 ай бұрын

a lot of time when birds go for the strawberries its as a source of water when its dry. If there's no pond or steam nearby make sure you leave a bowl of water out or somet.

@jcgjcg3844 3 ай бұрын

I mix so many plants up I am not sure I am doing as a mistake anymore😊

@mandywilkinson3328 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma your doing a great job 👍 love your progress on the plot ❤.I'm not perfect I sew seeds thinking I will remember and never do .😂

@woodentops1394 3 ай бұрын

A great thing for keeping birds off strawberries are those cake mesh covers to keep insects off. V cheap in poundland, just cut a few holes so the pollinators can get in x

@SteviesAllotmentGarden 3 ай бұрын

I've sown my runner beans indoors and they're huge now, also mange tout and sugar snaps, I know I'm supposed to sow directly outside but thought I'd try it this way, I did sow my broad beans direct in trough last November and they're looking fantastic I've never grown them so I'm excited, keep u the good work loving your videos xx

@brianstevenson4529 3 ай бұрын

Loving your vlogs Emma and your new plot as come on great , you keep doing your thing and plant what you want , nothing wrong with plug plants if your limited for space , 😃👍 makes my week watching your progress so thanks for sharing 😀

@DaniCapp2006 3 ай бұрын

I also did that with the broad beans when I was meant to plant the runner beans don't worry 😂

@WilsonsWanderings 3 ай бұрын

It’s a great idea to pre-record the episode before the actual upload day, but don’t feel like you need to stress about sticking to a schedule; I would like to think most subscribers understand that gardening requires patience and time, so would understand if you missed a day. Only film and upload if YOU want to. If it stops being fun, take a break. 👍🏻🤙🏻

@pilott7435 3 ай бұрын

Emma, First don't worry about rude comments, they are only jealous, but regarding painting stones red , Birds are apparently colour blind , all you have to do is put a net over the top of your strawberry patch ,next your broad beans it is best to start them off until they are about 2-3" high then plant them , and also it is a bit early to sow runner beans , May is the right time , take care PT

@lewisgardner1660 3 ай бұрын

When I was a kid I dug up all the broad bean seeds I sowed because my father asked me if I put the the right way up or the roots would poke out the ground and the plant go down

@cherylfriar8811 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma. Just a note to say you may find next year you get more weeds where you have the hay. Hay is often full if grass seeds etc. Straw is better to use as it doesn't have the seeds in. If you keep onto of the weeding and hoeing hopefully will be OK.

@eam1955 3 ай бұрын

garden your own way..its your plot and if it makes you happy thats all that matters

@33tonino 3 ай бұрын

This good lady is a breath of fresh air every time I see her video..she is so calm and easygoing with her original way of doing the allotment and the little chat with her friendly Robin is just to another level... well-done lady, keep up your hard work...God bless you and your family

@ursulaclayton5787 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma I have just recently got my plot, and do enjoy watching your flog, and as for the negative comments just let it rise over your head, another great video thanks 😊

@jocarter6243 3 ай бұрын

I think you've done so well keep it up well done

@suesmith9202 3 ай бұрын

I'm loving your videos I just subscribed about two weeks ago and I've been binge watching your videos. Love the idea about the painted rocks. I love your allotment.

@jeannejeans215 3 ай бұрын

I'm new to gardening and new to your channel. I absolutely LOVE your methods, humor, positive attitude, music and editing...All of it. Thank you Emma! From New Mexico, USA

@marinaar1476 3 ай бұрын

My lovely Emma, you do you. Its always such a treat to watch your videos. You make a lot of us happy with your easygoing way. Just ignore the negativity…❤

@wharfedalelocksmiths5430 3 ай бұрын

Sweet cherry pie hun long as you get food and get the most out of liveyd one ! Keep what you are doing your amazing love your videos ❤🍒😁

@bikegeist 3 ай бұрын

I love Emma's pep talks. :D

@MS-xy9nz 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma, next you’ll have to scent your stones like strawberries! I like the idea

@juliewhite2688 3 ай бұрын

Omg gardening is gardening whether you sow your seeds or buy plug plants Emma. Ignore the negative comments

@rollandjoeseph 3 ай бұрын

I recently revisited your blog after being away for a bit, and its nice to see you still chugging along, keep up the great job..that strawberry technique is funny, curious if it'll work..

@barbaraboom5377 3 ай бұрын

Go girl!!! You are a fresh breath!! And like all off us making things work, it does not have to be perfect and enjoying that! That is the whole point why I follow you and why you inspire me!! Look at what you achieved over the last month! Pretty perfect for me!!

@neilharrison7422 3 ай бұрын

Love your Vlogs Emma, your personality is infectious. A possibility for your lettuce not doing very well may be just down to it still being very cool in the UK at the moment, I'm in Cumbria and I know they can be quite a contrast between you guys in the south and us up north, I've held off putting anything out into the allotment yet apart from potatoes and onions as the soil is still to cold.

@TraceUK 3 ай бұрын

Such a lovely channel 🌸

@TheVeganicGardener 3 ай бұрын

Hi Emma' 🙂 while hay is a fantastic resource just becareful about the herbicides that some farmers use on their hay as it can cause stunted growth in plants.. so it's best to use organic or untreated hay to make sure all your hard work doesn't go to waste 🙂

@violetraal5383 3 ай бұрын

Be careful with hay as mulch. I had a rabbit and used his bedding as mulch. By doing that, I introduced weeds into the beds, weeds that I struggle with to this day ,prob 5 years since I started.

@user-oe7bw6cy8b 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos😊😊😊

@joycehennequin8469 3 ай бұрын

Plenty of water emma on the lettuce 😊

@robinroseberry 3 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@user-sh4gn2tj6y 3 ай бұрын

Lettice, better planting deeper, but they are not dead, new leaves will appear 😊

@joannebarlow2324 3 ай бұрын

Hi. Plug plants is definitely not cheating. That's like saying adopting a child is cheating, and I'm sure nobody would say that! You are just 'adopting'' the baby plants and raising them as you see fit. You go for it! You're doing great xxx

@mimic5433 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t worry yet about the lettuce. They always look bad for a while.

@lydiavd2171 3 ай бұрын

Don’t worry, I also forget a lot of things after years of gardening!🍀

@m0ther0ne 3 ай бұрын

Love your video’s and yes we all make mistakes, even those of us who have been veg gardening for 30 years plus. Until this year all my veg was plug plants except carrots, as I do not have a greenhouse, or space inside house. I got a cheap Sunny polly tunnel this year, and guess what? I still ran out of room and had to buy some plug plants 😅😅