The First Steps | How to Start an Allotment | JB's Beginner Guide

The First Steps | How to Start an Allotment | JB's Beginner Guide - Part 1

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Beginner Guide Pt. 1 - First questions about your new plot. Playlist: • The First Steps | How ...
Really keen to hear what you thought of this one. Hopefully you enjoy it and get something out of it. There's so much I cut from this to stop it from being huge, but let me know in the comments if you think I missed anything massive. I did of course wonder about whether or not to include a 'what is an allotment' section, but I figure if you're watching, you already know!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - 4 Things to bring
02:50 - Important questions
04:24 - Allotment conditions
06:30 - Allotment infrastructure
07:22 - So many questions!
09:15 - Your neighbours are amazing
09:57 - Get to know some weeds
11:09 - Get excited!
12:13 - Size it up
13:50 - Allotment budgeting
The First Steps | How to Start an Allotment | JB's Beginner Guide - Part 1

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@happydigging Жыл бұрын

Most people taking on a plot first need to ask themselves: "Can I commit to spending at least two to three hours a week here, every week, come rain or shine?" If the answer is yes, then you are half the way there! 😊 Great video! 😃 Happy digging 🌱

@NickSBailey Жыл бұрын

100% so many new plotholders think they can do lots of work coming every day in the holidays then leave it for a few weeks or even months and it'll be how they left it when they come back, if only :)

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Fantastic point this is. I am planning to do basically a whole episode on this but I probably should have mentioned it a little bit more in episode 1!

@lucybarnard3954 Жыл бұрын

I was told by my “allotment boss” that I need to spend at least 12 hours a week at my plot!

@happydigging Жыл бұрын

@@lucybarnard3954 seems a tall order! 😬 I suspect your "allotment boss" may not have a full time job, three kids, and a spouse that also works? If only I could spend 12 hours a week on my plot! 😃 Happy digging 🌱

@NickSBailey Жыл бұрын

I forgot a tape measure when I took our second plot on but found I could get decent measurements with google earth, because you can see many of the features in place (may be a couple of years out of date) I found I could use it to plan the beds on both plots and more recently to decide where the shed is going lol

@Plotonthehill Жыл бұрын

I finally got my plot after a year and can't wait to get going.. I've followed all your videos, looking forward to this series 👍

@wildchook745 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed by how well you pitch this series, JB. It's time to get the mowing going before the weeds take off as the soil warms. You inherited some lovely fruit trees and plants. In addition to being young and fit, I'm sure you'll whip your plots into shape in no time. These days, my joints squeak when I bend over, and I use my shovel to get me back up....Haha!

@gmantoon Жыл бұрын

currently 43 and my mates just said take over his allotment as he is too busy for it needs a lot of work done but be a challenge

@Carol-oc7mx Жыл бұрын

I wish you luck on my local allotment site plot can't be passed on to friends or relatives as the contract is with the person that signed the allotment agreement and once that person no longer works the plot it will be offered to the next person on the list.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it!

@helenhawkins4054 Жыл бұрын

I will never have an allotment, for many reasons but I know I will so enjoy watching your progress.😊👍✅

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Helen

@thelightlysgardenallotment8050 Жыл бұрын

Haha, having grown veg in my home garden for many years (25), last autumn I was given 3 raised beds in our local allotments just five minutes walk from home. I have a full time job and now having started the spring season I realise I need even more space 😀 I don't do planning apart from very basic stuff, just plant what I grow from seed and that's it. No measuring or drawing plans yet it all work out in the end 😀

@ladymawa Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this series …. Btw the sun on my plot rises in the east and sets in the west too 🤣🤣 …. I know what you meant but that really made me giggle. Good luck with your new plot! X

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I realised I'd said that when I was editing 🤣

@ladymawa Жыл бұрын

@@JBNat good luck tomorrow with the potty club 🤣🤣 think they might pull your leg a bit with that lol x

@colinchick2692 Жыл бұрын

A video where nothing went wrong - unusual for you JB. Seriously a great video for people starting out. I dont and never will have an allotment but I do have a large garden and your comments are just as valid for me.

@lindacano437 Жыл бұрын

lol

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Colin! There's a first time for everything isn't there 😂

@JanesGrowingGarden Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea JB - people are always asking how to get hold of an allotment and what to expect when they get there! I must admit I just went around looking at completely the wrong things saying oh wow a lot - love it though! Thanks for the mention - I'm waving at you from a distance now! Well done!

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

hahaha thanks so much Jane! That is great to hear

@stephenblaze4571 Жыл бұрын

That's a bit of good advice to new allotment holders looking forward to the rest of the series

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Stephen! If you thought it was good advice then it must be pretty decent!!!

@lindacano437 Жыл бұрын

I wish we had the opportunity to have our own allotment plots here in Kentucky (and a way to get back and forth to them everyday.)

@majordog2399 Жыл бұрын

Hi JB , allotment waiting lists in Edinburgh where I stay are brutal. They say it's an average 10 to 14 years but a study shows that in real time it works out to an incredible 90 years due to the huge waiting lists and nobody giving up their plots. Councils all over the country are just not prioritizing allotments in their plans.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Holy cow I've heard about some long waiting lists but that is next level.

@jennyjohnson9012 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant start to the series JB. Lots of very useful tips. Cant wait for the next video!

@Zin-yp3di 4 ай бұрын

Hi, literally been offered a plot today. Going to look at it hopefully tomorrow. So excited!

@JBNat 4 ай бұрын

Wooo good luck! Hope this video gave you some useful tips 😁

@Zin-yp3di 4 ай бұрын

@@JBNat your advice is really useful. Have made a list to take with me. Hopefully there will be other plot tenants to speak to when i go.

@gardenerchris9369 Жыл бұрын

Great video JB looking forward to seeing more

@ourallotmentdays Жыл бұрын

Great video taken notes for our new allotment

@bluumz-n-veg Жыл бұрын

Fantastic series, I look forward to viewing future episodes! So much good and sensible info in this first one, too. Large garbage/trash receptacle: UK "skip" = US "dumpster" String trimmer: UK "strimmer" = US "weed wacker"

@debz_vegplot Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video 👌

@Carol-oc7mx Жыл бұрын

A great video I'll be interested to see how things progress 👍

@stephenterry6262 2 ай бұрын

Very good. Thanks JB.

@gloriadavidson8599 Жыл бұрын

Good advice also really interesting, enjoyed the video 👏👏👏👏

@darrybush5293 Жыл бұрын

JB, very well done, this should be interesting, even though I don’t have an allotment plot, only back and front yard here in Southern California.

@stevethompson3153 2 ай бұрын

Great advice thank you 😊

@debbiegallett1125 Жыл бұрын

You did an excellent job.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you Debbie!!

@sharon1615 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant vlog JB 🥰

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@MaxVliet Жыл бұрын

Im currently number 27 on the waitlist for an allotment where I live... I'm so excited lol!

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Ooooooooooooh!! Depending on how fast the list moves that might be really close, or still quite far away, either way - good luck!!

@Roo-s_Life Жыл бұрын

What a cracking, well presented and information packed video for anyone starting out. BRILLIANT!

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Ahh wow, thanks so much Roo that means a lot coming from you!

@LisaMay_HomeAndAway Ай бұрын

Brilliant advice thank you sooo much

@JBNat Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mariusmarius4832 3 ай бұрын

Excellent 👍

@JBNat 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@WhirlyMerlin Жыл бұрын

I second that the book, allotment month by month, is brilliant. 👍

@lucybarnard3954 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ve just got my first allotment, lots to do it’s an exciting journey x

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Lucy!! Best of luck with it!

@Superutubeking 5 ай бұрын

Make sure you have time to do the work and maintain it

@mamasoasisallotment6152 Жыл бұрын

Nice video- giggling though as I was sat in Lincolnshire watching your video wondering what I’d just seen blow past the window ( it’s a bit breezy today!) and 1 min later you said or you could be in Lincolnshire where it’s windy - spooky timing jb - it’s generally fab growing here though so can’t complain too much - just thinking about the time of year it would be a good idea to have a little sightseeing in summer I think too

@simplifygardening Жыл бұрын

Great 1st episode for the series JB ]

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tony!

@spookess Жыл бұрын

Great video. Even though I've had a plot for 2 years now, I'll be watching to see if there's anything I missed doing! Also - funnily enough, the sun rises in the east for me too 😉🤣

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I really laughed at myself when I realised I said that in the editing.... doh!

@johngoldthorpe1056 Жыл бұрын

It's looking good has you take on another plot JB looking to the future Getting ready to plan your next venture.has always another good video. Ps when you decide to have a couple of kids, You will have all the help on your plots lol. Take care john.

@jillturner8680 7 ай бұрын

What's an IBC? Thank you for this, just what I was looking for!

@JBNat 7 ай бұрын

I don't know what it actually stands for, but it's a gigantic water container with a kind of metal cage outside for support!

@jillturner8680 7 ай бұрын

Aaahh we have one on our allotment. I had no idea it was called that. Thank you for much for replying@@JBNat your channel is fabulous!

@JBNat 7 ай бұрын

Ahh thank you so much! That is so kind

@irenesmith5676 Жыл бұрын

What about fires 🔥

@tim8602 5 ай бұрын

I just got that email that one is free, but no idea where to start!

@JBNat 5 ай бұрын

Go down and have a look first and see if it feels right :) hopefully this video helped a bit.

@offgridnorthern Жыл бұрын

Gosh! If I looked at that mess I would be totally discouraged. It wouldn’t be just the poor state of beds but looking at neighbours it appears that green houses and fencing aren’t maintained.

@wildchook745 Жыл бұрын

Authenticity is the key here, and it’s better to be honest about your struggles and efforts instead of pretending to be something you're not just for the sake of KZfaq content. Yes, it's a bit messy and it won't be easy, but JB's excited about the challenge and the opportunity to learn.

@lindacano437 Жыл бұрын

@@wildchook745 I do better when I start with a disaster because it makes me happy to see how much progress I've made and keeps me going to get the garden even better.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

If you think that plot is bad, you should have a wander around our site! I will be touching on the techniques I recommend to keep you motivated and engaged on your allotment later in the series..

@julieneary5271 Жыл бұрын

Ah JB love your enthusiasm in the talk, but now it’s time to do the walk, it’s a nice day. If I were looking at your new 2nd plot for the first time I would be listing the jobs to do Strim it all completely, am I keeping them beds where they are, look around for anything worth keeping write it down, what’s going to be thrown out write it down. Take photos from every angle, go home after signing for it. Next visit, take a chair and your list, strim the lot, start on the plot putting things into piles for keeping, throwing away, measure your plot from all angles and write it down. Sit down have a cuppa a visualise your plot. Draw a wish list, shed, compost x 2/3, Greenhouse/poly tunnel, wildlife pond, wooden side beds or beds dug, grass paths or wood hip paths, do you want to do some-vertical growing include all this in your lists. Go home and do a rough sketch on how you would like it to look at least in the first year. Exciting having a plot to sort out. Because plot holders like to chat to one another, go with a list of jobs you want ticking off on each visit rather than just turn up, if you organise your time, it comes together quicker than being disorganised, above all sit drink and admire your handy work and progress, take as many photos as you can. Let’s see some progress JB.