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  • čas přidán 27. 04. 2024
  • In todays episode I show you how to plant potatoes in buckets. Using a no-dig method.
    Gemma from @GemInTheGarden visited. I cooked Jamaican pork and Rice for us all. we also visited Linda from @Feelgoodgardens . Had a coffee and cake. Then we sank some homemade allotment wine.
    The next day the plot was vandalised...plants had to be replaced at the local garden centre.
    I also potted on the brassicas.. Black tuscan kale, swede and romanesco cauliflower... to name but a few.
    I bought some petunias from the garden centre for ganging baskets and the plot planters.
    I mulched the no dig metal raised beds with some well rotted bagged manure ensure they have a good feed and keeps the tubers covered.
    I also show you my new gadget! A Bluetooth printer from PRT. it's marvellous for printing little labels for your plants.
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    I also bought some lettuce seeds to sow more due to the destruction..I bought tom thumb lettuce & gustav lettuce. I show you how to sow lettuce.
    I also show you the pumpkin and squash updates and also how the swift corn is.
    I also discuss Malvern spring show and also how I'm featuring in the Kitchen Garden Magazine - May 2024. Grab yourself a copy!
    Channels mentioned today :
    @dogontheplot @simplifygardening
    @GemInTheGarden @Feelgoodgardens
    ‎@JanesGrowingGarden ‪@terrykingsallotmentgardening‬ ‎@DigwellGreenfingers
    ‪@MuddyBootz‬
    I also discuss how to make a potting shed from old doors and windows.
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  • @GemInTheGarden
    @GemInTheGarden Před 3 měsíci +14

    Hi Danny 👋 Thank You to you and Linda for making me feel so welcome, didnt we have a wonderful day 😊 lots of great memories made ❤ xXx

  • @simplifygardening
    @simplifygardening Před 3 měsíci +7

    hens can be a right pain when they get into new plants that just germinated. Nice to see Gemma there mate great video its well filling up now

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Little menaces! Haha yeah was a nice visit! It's soon filling up with plants now. May get more at Malvern haha

  • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
    @terrykingsallotmentgardening Před 3 měsíci +2

    Lovely update Danny, reduce fat tango is good as a bribe. The chickens have good taste.😋
    ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Haha! Noted Terry! Lol cheers 😀

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening Před 3 měsíci +2

      @TheGrowUpChannel you seemed like you took the chicken disaster well or was the half smile hiding something, especially with all the hard work you put in.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @terrykingsallotmentgardening let's just say... a few eaten trays were thrown the evening I seen it 😂 I waited 4 days to film lol 😆

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening Před 3 měsíci +2

      @TheGrowUpChannel we have pheasants on our site coming from the estate which don't get shot over the shooting season and they are a pain so feel for you Danny.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      It's a heachache you don't need Terry. 🌱

  • @mygardenanddinosaurs
    @mygardenanddinosaurs Před 3 měsíci +2

    Oh Danny, I know so well the devastation that chooks can bring to the garden 🙄 I spend my life chicken proofing my beds as I want to have them free ranging while I’m out. I remember a couple of years ago, Edith jumped into my elephant garlic bed and scythed the tops off every one - 🥴🥺. I love love love Hostas. That’s another battle, keeping slugs off. All the best. Mags

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh I know this too well too Mags. Haha I don't mind when it's my own chickens 😂😂 not prepared to open a salad bar for others haha! 😂😂

  • @sharon1615
    @sharon1615 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Glad you all had a lovely time, tulips look lush ❤ fab vlog Danny 🥰

  • @shazsusus5733
    @shazsusus5733 Před 3 měsíci +2

    THE BEARD! ❤

  • @stutube3546
    @stutube3546 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good to see that your ribs are sorted, Mr T. (The A Team)

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks stu haha. You didn't need the brackets. I'm old enough to know who Mr t is haha!

  • @peasparsleyandprayers2817
    @peasparsleyandprayers2817 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I'm really hoping you start showing how you cook on the plot. I think it would be awesome to watch you make a lovely brunch.

  • @spudsandroses
    @spudsandroses Před 3 měsíci +2

    You must really love Swede 😉😀....This reminded me about your plans about moving to Sweden 🇸🇪....🤔
    I'm very sorry to see how the hens ate most of your seedlings. You had a fantastic collection of them 😢 💚🌿

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      As a child I hated it.. now I love it. Funny how things turn out lol I've still got the next succession so it's not all doom and gloom. Thanks Maiju 😃🌱😊

  • @BumblebeeAdventure
    @BumblebeeAdventure Před 3 měsíci +4

    🐝Thanks for the great video🌻So many plans!! And no time IEIIEIEIEKKKK Even the tasks list has a list

  • @Feelgoodgardens
    @Feelgoodgardens Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fabulous update Danny ❤
    What a wonderful day we had with Gemma, a really lovely fun lady 😍 What good belly laughs we had all day. I was often crying laughing.😂😂
    Such a shame about those chickens playing havoc at your plot. Plants are so expensive to buy to replace how far you grew them. The reason we grow them from seed but can be difficult to catch up growing from seed now. 😮 Never mind Danny. Hopefully the chicken coup will be secure now and it won't ever happen again. 🤞
    All your other plants looking absolutely amazing 👏 😍 ❤

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It was such a lovely day Linda! Thank you. Yes i hope that's the last of the chicken disaster. Never mind hey! X

    • @Feelgoodgardens
      @Feelgoodgardens Před 3 měsíci +1

      Congratulations on your article and photos in The Kitchen Garden magazine. It's very good Danny, I usually pass on my gardening magazines but I'm keeping that one! ❤

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @Feelgoodgardens aww thanks Linda. That is very kind! I'll sign it for you haha!

  • @GardenMyselfHappy
    @GardenMyselfHappy Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video Danny, I love your passion and infectious spirit.

  • @Stephen474
    @Stephen474 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hi Danny, soon as I seen the dark beard I thought Terence Stamps General Zod, 😄Great video and some fab germination in the poly tunnel, also it was great to see Gemma there and a first meet, your plot looking great, Steve Colwell

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      HAHAHA! 🤣 was lovely to see Gemma. Thanks Steve 😊🌱

  • @valrackley4568
    @valrackley4568 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Hi Danny another great video, sorry to hear of the damage your plot had with the chickens. Keep on smiling that is what keeps us watching Thank you Danny

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah it's a pain in the rear.. but I'll forever keep smiling. Thank you Robin! Danny 🌱

  • @ecologytoday
    @ecologytoday Před 3 měsíci +2

    I would be making the point that the chicken tender should replace all of the seedlings that you lost and have a double reinforced structure for the birds.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I hope a lesson was learnt by this. For sure. Thank you for watching and commenting. Danny 🌱😊

  • @dogontheplot
    @dogontheplot Před 3 měsíci +1

    Agree with the xmas potatoes - last year's got blight and turned out I had plenty stored so didn't need them anyway. Love mushroom trays! Come on Baby Boos!!! Up you come. Hopefully they make an appearance before Malvern or you know ... 🙄🤣 Thank you for the shout out 😊😊 Congrats again on KG magazine!🥳🥳

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah I think they are a con those Christmas spuds haha! They've never worked out for me.. never a decent harvest when they have. Haha I'm sure they'll germinate just fine 😃 Thanks Kerry x

  • @jeanhelliwell8160
    @jeanhelliwell8160 Před 3 měsíci +3

    How lovely you have met Gemma live. I'm sore you all enjoyed it. Lunch looked wonderful. So annoying to have lost all your seedlings, I don't think I would have been so nice about it. Although I'm sure the chicken keeper was sorry.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks Jean! We had such a lovely day. We really did. Yes the chicken damage was very upsetting to sag the least. Never mind hey! Danny 🌱

  • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
    @JoHarmon-hg7wz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just subscribe, watched a few times and just love your channel. Such beautiful tulips and all around well taken care of plot.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Why thank you so much! I wonder what video it was that sealed the deal to sub? Haha! Thank you again. Danny 😊🌱🙌

  • @kathyv3909
    @kathyv3909 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on your magazine write up! I really enjoy watching you and always excited when your video pops up. I wish I was nearby to visit all the CZcamsrs, I'd bring you a trug or two of coke, or dr. pepper, or lemon fanta. lol

  • @BumblebeeBistroGarden
    @BumblebeeBistroGarden Před 3 měsíci +3

    Saw the live and it was absolutely hilarious 😂 had to keep turning my phone to get you guys the right way up.

  • @RawLondonGardener
    @RawLondonGardener Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the flowers

  • @susanmatthews-bp1mv
    @susanmatthews-bp1mv Před 3 měsíci +4

    Wonderful array of things happening xx colours are super xx and congratulations on the magazine xx fantastic xxx🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🌿🌿🌿🌿🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you Susan! Thanks for watching. Danny 🌱 😊💓🌱

  • @jeanholdstock3695
    @jeanholdstock3695 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi Danny, don't forget to save some seed from your red little gem lettuce! at that price you need to get enough for a few years to come lol.
    Chickens just have no manners do they? coming onto your plot uninvited and enjoying a meal at your expense, flocking rude or what? I'm glad you were able to chalk it up to experience and move on.
    Your plot is looking so full and lush.
    Have a great week ahead xx

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Well there was 7 lettuce in that tray for £3.50. Shocking! So I'll eat 6 and save the 7th. That's the plan! Yes, the chickens were a headache! Thank you Jean. The polytunnel is full to the brim!! Haha

  • @dustyflats3832
    @dustyflats3832 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh Man! Chickens are like rototillers! I’d freak out if our hens got anywhere near the garden 😅. They can really tear it up!😂
    Well, we are all getting a Super Early start here in Wisconsin, US. I’m sure we are not done with frost/freezes yet and I’m ready with frost clothes. With a bit of luck we hope we are permanently in growing season as our temps can turn in a second. I’m trying to grow Napa cabbage and pak Choi earlier than ever.
    We are Finally in a rain pattern and moved out of severe drought to abnormally dry🎉💃🎉👏🏼👏🏼.
    Trying sweet peas also this year as I keep seeing others growing them. They popped up the same time edible peas popped. The rain isn’t as heavy as was forecasted and we will take evert drop. Although it’s dampened my outside chores today, I’m thrilled it’s raining as I chased around yesterday to get beets, brassicas and onions in. After securing CHICKEN WIRE 😂 around the bottom of wire fencing to keep bunnies out I ran out of time to get carrots in. Last year the bunnies (5) ate all the lettuce and peas before I figured it out. If you think there is one rabbit there are several more.
    We purposely started potatoes later because the frost last may killed them back Bad. Plus I want late harvest.
    Thanks for reminding me about getting a label maker!! I found writing out the info for tags this year was a PITA.😊
    When you said, “Where will they all go?” I laughed! Is your garden much larger in your head like mine is?
    Those yellow/orange tulips are such a ray of happiness! Just love spring bulbs and plan to put hoards more in this fall. The hyacinths smelled just lovely and the grape hyacinth look better with each day as they open.
    I so wish we had expanded and replaced the polycarbonate panels last year on GH as it’s so full I can only stand in one spot. I need a bio dome😂.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes definitely try sweetpeas! Don't eat them though haha! Poisonous! I luckily don't have rabbit issues. Thankfully! The label maker is a god send. Haha my garden is always 100 times bigger than I imagine 🤣🤣 thanks for watching and commenting! Danny 🌱

  • @thatgirlthatgrows
    @thatgirlthatgrows Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m sorry about the chicken damage! But the rest is looking amazing! I’m obsessed with your tulips! Gutted about Malvern, I’m there on the Thursday!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah it's disappointing isn't it! Thank you. The tulips have been a stunning show this year and still going! Oh no!!!! Sunday is the day to go haha! I'm sure you'll a lovely time! Danny 🌱

  • @bewoodford2807
    @bewoodford2807 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi Danny. Dobies sell the seed for red little gem lettuce. They are also known as Amaze. I grow them every year- fabulous lettuce. I have to sow my pumpkins this week. My sunflowers are doing fabulously. I am very pleased with them. I also have sown Grenadine red, Mint Crisp, Speckled oak, green butteroak, green Little gem and Grenoble red. I'm really pleased with my peanut plants. ( seed kindly sent by Nanou, plot 9). My greenhouse is full to bursting with tomato, aubergine, and sweet pepper plants, lots of flower seedlings and melon and cucumber. I plan to sow my squashes and courgettes and beans this week. So much o do, - I need more hours in the day, lol! 🤣I have 2 buckets each of Vivaldi, Anya and Charlotte potatoes. I also have them planted in the ground. Your tulips and Narcissi are looking fantastic. Sadly I have a thief- not many tulips- the culprit? Sammy Squirrel! I will have to mesh them nest year! I have a brother labelling machine- had it for years. I bought it originally for my crafting but now i use it for multi purposes- labelling storage items, Pots around the house, and of course, the garden. I make home made seed tape for my parsnips and carrots, so that I can sow them ready spaced- saves me seed and time. Beautiful fig tree,- I would love to try growing one. Bit unsure of the pruning? I can't go to \malve
    n as I have dogs, but I don't have anyone to look after them for the day. I used to go every year- really missing it. Happy gardening Danny 🙂

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh thanks you! That's funny as I sowed amaze last year and didn't have room for them, as seedlings so gave them away haha I was going to say a squirrel probably stole them and ate/ planted somewhere else haha if one of my Fig pruning take. I'll send you one. They are easy to look after. That's a shame you can't make Malvern! Maybe autumn :)

    • @bewoodford2807
      @bewoodford2807 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel Thanks Danny, that's so kind of you. I can't do any more shows as I no longer have anyone to look after them. My usual dog sitter stopped as she had to help her dad look after the pub as her mum fell ill. My mum sadly passed away re\cently and it has been hard to find a sitter who will stay with them - they rather prefer to pop in for 10minutes to give them a comfort break. My rescue dogs need someone here
      most of the day as they suffer with separation anxiety :-( . Hey ho, that's life! Should have rescued cats!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thats understandable..im sure ill film some of it 😊​@bewoodford2807

    • @bewoodford2807
      @bewoodford2807 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel That would be great. Thank yoy. Enjoy! 🙂

  • @RobinGardens
    @RobinGardens Před 3 měsíci +3

    Shorts weather this week. Rain off and on......hard to get the garden jobs done......dandelions and creeping charlie are thriving!
    Love that frilly tulip.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh tell me about it Robin..the sun didn't last long...back to rain. What on earth is creeping charlie ? Buttercup?

    • @RobinGardens
      @RobinGardens Před 3 měsíci

      @@TheGrowUpChannel A purple blooming lawn weed. In the mint family and sends out runners......I think it's also called ground ivy.

  • @donnabailey5325
    @donnabailey5325 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Brilliant ❤️

  • @karencorcoran4628
    @karencorcoran4628 Před 3 měsíci +2

    That is alot of food! Your personality and smile are so nice to see. I can tell you really enjoy your plot. But, wow! How do you even eat that much food. Friends? Family? The flowers are gorgeous!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much! Yes a lot goes to friends and family or work colleagues. I like to share 😊🌱❤️

  • @angietaylor5311
    @angietaylor5311 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the new potting shed idea, I have an old Avery that I’d like to do the same with. Looking forward to watching yours come to life. Sorry to see the chook damage Danny, the owner should’ve paid for replacements. I’m sure you would replace things if they were your chooks, very disappointing for you.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Ooh that would be great for you! Yes I would have.. however my coop was built to keep them safe from predators and to keep them from damaging people's crops. Never mind x thank you angie xx

  • @pennythompson4790
    @pennythompson4790 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The garden islooking amazing and the tulips are stunning

  • @cathy9900
    @cathy9900 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have red topped little gems i grow from seed, called Amaze. Originally from fothergills but seems widely available now. The small plants are completely red and then the bottoms do go partly green.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks Cathy. I weirdly grew amaze last year and due to space.. I gave the seedlings away haha! Looking forward to them now 😀

  • @TheFarmyardGarden
    @TheFarmyardGarden Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m sure I posted a second, proper reply to the video. Can’t see it now 🙃🙈
    Same as you, I bought some red little gem on Friday from our local garden centre too. Not seen them before and I adore red lettuce (especially as slugs don’t).
    Such a shame about the chickens. Naughty chooks. Gutting.
    Can’t get over how big your cosmos is. Everything looks so well in the polytunnel.
    1, 2 miss a few 20 potato buckets 😂
    Love the plant stand that Gemma brought over for you. How lovely to have Gemma there for the day and to be able to cook on the plot. Nice.
    Hopefully the asparagus will bounce back. The dibbers and plant labels are lovely

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      I know ? I replied to this lol!

    • @TheFarmyardGarden
      @TheFarmyardGarden Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel I can’t see it, most weird, so posted again in case it had failed to be added 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Weird as I can't either. Maybe youtubes playing up

    • @TheFarmyardGarden
      @TheFarmyardGarden Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel gremlins

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      @TheFarmyardGarden 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @jennywrenslife
    @jennywrenslife Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great that you were able to spend some time with Gem.
    I grow both those lettuces, Tom thumb is perfect to feed one person, nothing gets wasted. I love the Gem and butter head lettuce.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I personally think she was lucky jenny 🤣🤣🤣 yeah I love the one portion lettuces. I find them much better for me. Love a butterhead lettuce too! Just ordered some.. I forgot. Thanks haha!

    • @jennywrenslife
      @jennywrenslife Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel 😂😅

  • @yesidtac7863
    @yesidtac7863 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Gran manera de empezar 🎉

  • @AmirsAllotment
    @AmirsAllotment Před 3 měsíci +2

    I am loving everything on your plot Danny! So fun to watch because you have so much going on! Those Tulips are just amazing! Even your beard changed colour 😂

  • @user-ss9xc1uk6y
    @user-ss9xc1uk6y Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your garden is looking sooo good and it seems like your back to it in full no pain great ❤❤ great video

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you. I am definitely on the mend now for sure. HORRAY!

  • @Lynne-plot35b-36b
    @Lynne-plot35b-36b Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Chuck what drama you have down there in Sunny Wales. A Plot invasion by the fluffy raptors no less! 🐓🐓 any way re water I had similar issue and I used to save 2 ltr bottles and fill them will water and each time I attended the plot and I left them behind…just in case of emergencies. Love the beard makeover chuck. Good to see you looking well.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Haha the raptors indeed! That's a good idea for water storage! Thank you Lynne 😊🌱

  • @potagermalo
    @potagermalo Před 3 měsíci +2

    Très belle vidéo bravo
    A bientôt

  • @JoesPatch
    @JoesPatch Před 3 měsíci +2

    Cheers Danny 🙂 the plots looking great and those tulips 😍😍. Great to see all the little plants coming along nicely. I feel your pain deciding/panicking about where everything is going to go but it seems to work out in the end 🌱🌱

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks Joe! Yes it's going to be a struggle 😂😂😂 we never learn haha!

  • @carolynbland9551
    @carolynbland9551 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Saw your article in the gardening magazine.. Super proud of you. Keep on growing 🌻

  • @LittleGreenShedAllotment
    @LittleGreenShedAllotment Před 3 měsíci +1

    Aw so sorry about the chicken raid! I like the idea that 20 potato buckets are a few, does that apply when they are cooked as chips!? 😂 💕

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hey it happens. Not ideal but worser things can happen. Haha 20 buckets is more then I planned for sure 🤣🤣🤣

  • @michelleskitchengardendiar6934
    @michelleskitchengardendiar6934 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Dam chickens, great video as always. Beard and new cut is looking dapper Danny. Love your idea with the potting shed and looking forward to seeing that project. I think us gardeners are always the same trying to get every inch possible for planting. Nice to see Gemma and I love that plant stand it would look lovely with all your cooking herbs on it. It would make a great herb station for cooking on the plot. Take care for now Danny

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Hey Michelle..why thanks. I scrub up well 🤣 feeling much better so wanted to spruce myself up a tad. That's a great idea for the plant stand. Was lovely for Gemma to visit! Danny 🌱

  • @christinebrooks6364
    @christinebrooks6364 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hi Danny, how lovely to have Gemma to visit. OMG! Those chickens caused a lot of chaos, I would be fuming! I bought 2 strips of sweetcorn on Friday as I had poor germination, I was gobsmacked, £3.48 per strip! Your flowers are gorgeous ❤ use a pencil to write on your labels they never fade 😉 lovely plot update. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      I think she was lucky Christine 😂😂 yes plug plants are disgusting prices now. Shameful really! I've tried the pencil method and somehow the water washes it away :(

  • @ameliabeeley4005
    @ameliabeeley4005 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I bought red little gem lettuce from a local garden centre, alot cheaper than yours! £1.99 for 6. If not F1 maybe leave one to seed? I planted my first potatoes today. Only 4 but it's a start. Great vid Danny. Have a great week. Mel

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Hey Mel! Yes I've thought about letting one go to seed... if I can't find any that is. Good luck with your spuds! Danny 🌱

  • @tassiegirl1991
    @tassiegirl1991 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh Danny i will look so forward to the home garden it might be more relevant to my needs. Those tulips are stunning

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh lovely! Yes it should be out soon. I'm just waiting for a nice day to build it now. Rain rain rain...

  • @elizabethjames1053
    @elizabethjames1053 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just done 10 potato pot's to add to the ones i've already done seem to have gone potato and onion mad this year 🙄 , B&q are not bad for plug plants picked a lovely sweet pepper up last week for £ 2-69 (as if i ain't got enough ) decent size too , plot is looking amazing 👍

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you Elizabeth. I think everyone's gone potato and onion mad haha! Oh no B&Q wasn't as bad as the garden centres..that's where I got the trays of petunias. For once B&Q was cheaper haha

  • @DigwellGreenfingers
    @DigwellGreenfingers Před 3 měsíci +3

    Don't worry, I'll walk two paces behind you at Malvern to save any embarrassment. 🤣🤣

  • @cherylprice1790
    @cherylprice1790 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very nice video, Danny. I enjoyed watching as always.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you Cheryl! It was a longer video this week too. Thanks for watching. Danny 😊🌱✨️

  • @bethanskitchengarden
    @bethanskitchengarden Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great update Danny, what happened to your beard? Lovely to have a visit from Gemma, looks like you had fun. I've seen Tony C Smith with one of those label gadgets, they do look great. I find plug plants really expensive these days but I guess you had to get them after the chickens 😞 I find butternuts hard to germinate too. Take care 😊

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      😂😂 Don't ask! Plug plants are horrific prices now..shocking tbh! Butternuts germinated last year.. I thought yay! Zero butternut on the vine haha. Typical lol thanks Bethan 😃🌱

  • @margaretalice6343
    @margaretalice6343 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh Danny the price of plug plants is scandalous. Let ruby chard go to seed. Nip of flower spike & put the baby leaves into the salad instead. Tasty and cheap 🤩

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Absolutely disgraceful how much they are now. I used to get a tray of petunias for £3 now it's £1 per tiny plug plant. Shameful. That's a great little tip Margaret! Thank you 😊

  • @TheoriginalANGEK439
    @TheoriginalANGEK439 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Loose chickens are a nightmare.

  • @pennyflowers6731
    @pennyflowers6731 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Sorry you've had another attack. Everything that wasn't snacked on by the renegade chooks seems to be coming along lovely. I love how down-to-earth you are. A few gardeners are anti-F1 (and prefer only heritage seed hand picked on a full moon by virgins [not really, but you know what I mean]) and Sweetcorn Swift F1 is one of my favourites. Charlotte potatoes too. Lovely salad spuds. Hope your asparagus recover ok - looks like the damage has left some life in them. Are you going to be weaving your own trug?

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you Penny. I'm down to earth and realistic. Sometimes I use F1 and sometimes heritage.... but yes I totally know what you mean. Well.i could weave a trug from the broken asparagus at this rate haha. Thanks for watching and commenting Penny 😊🌱

  • @ellenclayton5955
    @ellenclayton5955 Před 3 měsíci +1

    As a chicken owner I would be appalled if one of my girls did this. Once they have a taste of the garden they will be back. Somehow, some way. I hope the owner steps up and replaces your plants. On a side note---potato leaves contain solanine which can be toxic in quantities. maybe that hen won't be back around.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you Ellen..yeah it was a sorry sight. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Danny 🌱 ❤️

  • @StellasVegetablegardens
    @StellasVegetablegardens Před 3 měsíci +1

    Danny it is not daft to want to have lettuce available to you in cycles. i was feeling pain hearing about the damage to your plants. - i probably would have cried 😅. your cosmos look fantastic. i need to get my beans in soon

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah you're right. I'm now missing a cycle to plant out. I've bought some. Not the end of the world I guess. Really happy with the cosmos this year 💓 plenty of time for beans though 😊🌱

  • @TheFarmyardGarden
    @TheFarmyardGarden Před 3 měsíci +3

    Just needed to point out. FIRST 😅😂😝

  • @gardentothekitchenwithtracy
    @gardentothekitchenwithtracy Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice to have a get together, the bed of tulips looks amazing, you have chickens destroying things I have mice eating everything in my greenhouse at mo😢 but we must keep going 😊

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you Tracy..it was a lovely day! Those pests won't beat us haha! Keep going! Danny 🌱

  • @vickyjones3196
    @vickyjones3196 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I put in some of those exact same red little gem from the gc about 3 weeks ago and they literally haven’t moved, thankfully the slugs don’t like them but I’ll be interested to see how you get on - they’re like statues for me!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh they'll soon come to life. If your weather's been anything like mine.. my lettuce haven't budged either.

  • @ericandrachallotmenteers
    @ericandrachallotmenteers Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh pesky chickens eh 🫣🤣
    Hey Mr Bee! 🐝👍🏽🌱

  • @scheralgreider5406
    @scheralgreider5406 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love your gardens. I'm envious. My garden consists of seven raised beds and a 6 ft. by 8 ft. greenhouse which is not yet complete. I plan on getting at least 2 or three more raised beds.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Oh it sounds like you've got a lot going on.yourself though. You're going to love that greenhouse for sure! Thanks for watching & commenting. Danny 🌱

  • @misstarajeane
    @misstarajeane Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm sorry you've been having so many obstacles lately. Your luck in life seems a bit similar to my own.
    Charge those chickens to the full extent of the law. 🐔👮🏻‍♂️
    I hope some calmer times come your way soon. 🖤🌱

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Haha oh I know! But I always smile through it lol the chickens are criminals haha vandals 😂🤣🤣

  • @TheAllotmentOldies
    @TheAllotmentOldies Před 3 měsíci +3

    Are you cooking chicken on the plot next 😂

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Not my girls haha! They are a protected species 😂😂😂

  • @lifestapestry2968
    @lifestapestry2968 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That chicken should end up in your Jamaican chicken and rice....

  • @helenstewart2085
    @helenstewart2085 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Chooks are wonderful in the garden, but not in spring. Autumn here now, 11 hens are allowed out for 2 hours late afternoon to they want to go bed. Anything that i dont want them to eat is netted.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      They sure are. They are also great feeders. Haha. Enjoy your autumnal weather.. we are mid spring here but still feels very much like autumn.. roll on the summer ☀️

  • @067captain
    @067captain Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think the solution would have been instead of Jamaican pork, fried chicken! 😂

  • @ibrstellar1080
    @ibrstellar1080 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I just use ice cream lids as labels as you can reuse them my wiping of the marker pen with turps though eating all that ice cream is a chore😁.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Haha that's very ideal! I'm sadly lactose intolerant 😂😂

  • @sonialuzia3827
    @sonialuzia3827 Před 3 měsíci +1

    First of all, another amazing video, I always look forward to your videos! Can i ask where you get your compost from ? It's so hard to get good Compost at the moment! And the purple little gems sounds amazing, maybe let one or two go to seed and you can have some seeds next year. 😊

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Why thank you Sonia! Comments like this push me forward. It's hard work with a job, uni , allotments, recording & editing..so nice comments are always so so welcome. I'm really lucky I can get my compost from the allotment shop. Thankfully! I was considering letting one go to seed actually. 😊🌱

  • @theallotmentnewbie
    @theallotmentnewbie Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Danny for the red lettuce try looking for red moon. Grew them last year and they’re really similar to the ones you brought 😊

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Aww thanks Sophie! I'm wondering whether they've labelled them wrong haha

  • @ibrstellar1080
    @ibrstellar1080 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I'd put a red flag next to the poisonous plants with kids about especially things like Lilly of the valley as it does look like Wild garlic.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      I don't have lily of the valley. Thankfully. I think that's a bit too for an allotment.haha

  • @ibrstellar1080
    @ibrstellar1080 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The Wild garlic is a great perennial crop and some people inter plant it with other perennial crops to protect it them from pests due to the smell.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      That's a good tip! It's a little invasive isn't it. So.ive always kept.it in planters. Danny 🌱

  • @petem68
    @petem68 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I've got a similar label maker and the only problem is that the label fades in the sun.

  • @williamhamblin1585
    @williamhamblin1585 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Water pipes aren't hard to fix check all the joints above ground and take every 6 m along the pipeline if you take under the pipe when you get near the lake water will trickle out from underneath the pipe in the direction it's coming from I had to fix the one on our allotment the Council was taken ages buy two straight couplings and a bit of pipe watch CZcams video if you're unsure it's easy mate get it done

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      I've suggested this..but we've been advised we have to wait. Plus the site is HUGE it would take me days and days haha! Hopefully they'll sort it soon.. if not... Haha

  • @JanesGrowingGarden
    @JanesGrowingGarden Před 3 měsíci +1

    Who are you and what have you done with Danny?! Those tulips are amazing - they look like flames! Some great projects there - I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with Gemma's plant stand. Well done on the magazine - you can sign mine for me at Malvern!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Flames at the plot..welcome to hell haha thanks Jane. See you at Malvern! Danny 🌱

    • @carolynbland9551
      @carolynbland9551 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Jane. I thought the same as you. Who are you and what have you done with Danny ? 😂

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      🤣😂🤣😀🤣🤣

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 Před 3 měsíci

    those beans look like bindweed

  • @auntyree5131
    @auntyree5131 Před 3 měsíci +1

    your plot looks lovely tulip display wow
    can i ask why you never vlog from your other plot i am a new follower would love to see it

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Hello! Thank you so much. Oh I was down my other plot most of last weeks video. Go give it a watch 😊 I damaged my ribs so I've had to take that plot on a little slower. Plus most of that plot is done now. It's ready for planting. 😃

  • @locke6531
    @locke6531 Před 3 měsíci +1

    👍

  • @Truth-hq4xf
    @Truth-hq4xf Před 3 měsíci +1

    Chicken dinner trade would have been fair

  • @paulineellison9047
    @paulineellison9047 Před 3 měsíci +1

    whats the plant u have in the pond with the big green leaves looks a bit like a water lilly

  • @jeanhelliwell8160
    @jeanhelliwell8160 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I LOVE. Dr Pepper. My favourite...

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I need a buy me a doctor pepper..rather than buy me a coffee function on my channel.hahahah!

    • @jeanhelliwell8160
      @jeanhelliwell8160 Před 3 měsíci

      @@TheGrowUpChannel great idea.

  • @jeanhelliwell8160
    @jeanhelliwell8160 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can't have too many potatoes or onions. 😅