Setbacks and Setups in the garden - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
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To see you just walking round your plot smiling away was so lovely to watch!! It all looks so beautiful Danny, the structures look amazing!
Ahh thanks haha! It's been a project for sure. But we are getting there :)
Hi Danny! Love your new water feature! So soothing hearing the water flowing. Nothing like listening to music while gardening. I like to listen to audio books too! I like the shelving system in the polytunnel, even better than a floating shelf, it gives you more room. The bean structure is fantastic! Hope your blue potatoes grow well for you and that you enjoy eating them! So wonderful to see how lovely every one is on your allotment site! I really enjoyed seeing the grapevine garden. It doesn’t look that bad. You can see it is very well looked after, especially considering all the health problems you have been having. You are doing great! Your smile is always wonderful to see! 😘🌸💕
Thank you Nanou 😊 yes fingers crossed the blue potatoes give me a lovely harvest. Thank you again for them 💖 the water feature has such a nice sound to hear while gardening. Danny 🌱
Hi Danny,
I love the new water feature ..what a good choice... it makes all the difference!
Those tulips look absolutely stunning!
The plot is greening up nicely....we just need more sunshine and some warmth similar to the day you filmed this!!!
Glad you are feeling more like your old self. Have a fabulous Sunday.
Take care, Annie 🐞 🐝 🌱.
Thank you Annie! I'm.really pleased with the water feature. It's multi functional now for sure. The tulips are a show stopper this year! Danny 💓
The water feature to keep the water from stagnating is flipping INSPIRED Danny. I'm stealing that!
Aha thank you! It's a water barrel for storage, a water feature and a trough for the can! Perfect!
The tulips have delivered on their promise when planted haven’t they? Gorgeous!
I will always have a soft spot for the grapevine garden plot, warts and all 😍
They certainly have! It's been a long wait! The Grapevine will always be the 'one'. Loads to still do though...
The gardens are looking great. Those tulips are beautiful. You're looking, and sounding more like your old self, too. I'm glad you're on the mend. Thanks for sharing, Danny.
Thanks Charissa. I'm feeling much better. Still not pushing it, with the ribs. Ie. Lifting heavy items.. but I'm definitely on the mend and getting the weeding done, atleast 😊🌷🌱
Thanks for sharing your video. 😊 the water feature is fab. 😄
Aww, thanks for the shout-out, Danny 🥰
Both of your plots are looking great, and it is amazing how much can get done when the weather allows us 😊
The tulip planter is starting to look awesome 🙌💚🌿
That's okay majui . You can send me a cheque or PayPal. 🤣 the weather has been beautiful lately! I hope you get loads of sun soon 🥰
@@TheGrowUpChannel 😊 we did get loads of sun over the weekend 🥳🥳🥳🌻
I feel like I say it in every comment I leave on your channel, Danny, but you have such a lovely community at your site! Lovely work on your plot. Pull up a chair and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Haha they are okay I guess 😉 haha yeah it's a lovely site. The scenery is such a treat! Danny 🌱
Blimey Danny, I think you are having more sun where you are than we are, it's raining again here. That was a lovely visit to your garden, you have been very busy, it's always great to start planting out isn't it. Your tulips look absolutely stunning. Take care 😊
Haha thanks Bethan! Yeah the weather has been nice.. bit cloudy today though. 😊 see you in summer! 😊
Loved this video Danny, everything is looking amazing. You need to be kind to yourself, you’ll get it all sorted. Love the barrel addition, brings it all to life. The tulips 🌷 are just Wow!!! Yes please to wine making, sounds like a great idea to make your own. Lovely to see The Grape Vine Garden, looking beautiful as always 💚🌷💚
Thank you Angie! So glad you enjoyed it. Piece by piece it's coming together. Danny 🌱
Ah Danny that water feature looks fabulous 🙌 I love it! You have such a beautiful allotment 💚
Thank you so much. Many thoughts and ideas go into my plots haha.
So glad to see you are on the mend and taking it as easy you can. The plots are looking great! ⛲
Pretty 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷bed in bloom🌷💚🧡
🍷🍷🥂 and 🔔☕🔔☕☕ in the future 😊😋👍👍
Thank you 😊 yes the coffee bells always ringing haha Danny 🌱
Quick tip nettles and brambles chopped up makes a great slug barrier mulch all around and change when dead happy gardening Richard x
Nice to see you moving more freely Danny. The Grapevine Garden is looking smashing too. Lovely bean structure that looks so sturdy. Nettles are good for all sorts of butterfly caterpillars, but not in the middle of your veg beds. Hopefully they have got the hint now 😄
Haha thanks Dawn. Yes they took over so quickly too! It'll get done in time 😊🌱
Gorgeous display of tulips 🌷 and the Birds Eye view amazing 😍
Allie & Tricia x
Thank you so much 😊 loving the tulips this spring. They sadly don't last as long as I'd like them to haha x Danny 🌱
Hi Danny, thanks for another great video. Seeing you with the IBC cover, I thought you were going to have a fight on your hands (like trying to put a tight fitted sheet on a super king sized bed 😆)
I love your hedgehog sign, and it looks so good in the raised bed on your gorgeous plot. Those tulips are so beautiful.
I'm glad you know to take the time to enjoy the plot, without sweating about all the 'to do' jobs. Mother Nature will ensure that we never finish gardening, so there is no need to rush headlong into things. Just take our time and enjoy the process.
Have a great week ahead xx
Haha thanks Jean. The cover went on easier than I thought tbh. I imagined a struggle so put it off for so long! Have a great week too. Danny 🌱
Oh my god you have done loads and yes the barrel feature is really nice. You will get it all sorted soon enough not to worry. Have a wonderful week you seem more yourself again ❤, Ali 🥶🌞🇨🇦
Thanks Jackie! I'm sure I will. Just takes time 😊 happy gardening. Benny xx
Nice update Danny.
♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.
Thank you Terry. Hope to see you at Malvern. Danny 🌱
@@TheGrowUpChannel looking forward to it Danny, did miss the crowd of creators last year.
The sun was shining today at my plot so I lazed around on my swing seat, had coffee and read my book... Pure bliss... There were 100s of jobs I could and should have done but like you said it's not the end of the world 😊...
That's the way it should be..if you just don't want to do them.. don't do them! They don't owe you anything! It'll get done when you mentally want to do them. Enjoy your plot. Otherwise, your employer is the plants 🪴
@@TheGrowUpChannel I much prefer these employers 😂
❤ Your bean structure is a thing of beauty!!
It's my favourite thing to build in spring. Thank you 😊
If that's the only 'hellish' area you have, you've done extremely well so far 😂. Both plots are looking lovely 😊. I would definitely like to see some wine making videos as i would like to do the same with my plum harvest 🤞
Haha thanks Debz! Wine making would be wonderful wouldn't it. Me and Linda figured..we'd drink a bottle then make a bottle... what could go wrong? 😂😂🍷
The tulips look beautiful. I remember you planting that bed up and thinking it would look stunning but wow 🤩 Love the new water feature too
Thanks Emma! There's hundreds of bulbs in that bed haha. See you at Malvern! Not long now. Danny 🌱
The plots are looking great. And oca is in!! Its been cold here the last few days so I've been holding off but I did see a volunteer one in a raised bed the other day! Eek brambles. Ive had fun digging those out on the plot. I like that your ugly bit is just one bed on one plot 😂🙄 More wine!!
It's a little milder here. Plus maiju told me to. Maybe she's sabotaging my oca? Hahaha one bed of shame though 🤣🤣🤣
Great advice about not resenting your garden & enjoying it too Danny 👍🏻💯
It's always a pleasure..never a chore. Thanks colin 😀
Great video Danny!
The new water feature looks brilliant. 🌊
Oh and loving the Miami Vice t-shirt 😎
Haha cheers Mark! Loving the water feature. 😊
I love the water feature & the tulips are amazingx
Thank you Penny 😊🌷🌱
I've been off my feet for the last fortnight too - firstly with a bout of flu and then a punctured eardrum 🙄🥴🤕 don't have an allotment but haven't been out in the garden much - can't wait to get stuck in again 🌿🌿🌿 am finally feeling human again - and yes definitely let us see how you get on making the different wines 🍷🍾🍹🍸 love from a cloudy Whitby 💙
Hello Helen! I am sorry to read you've been under the weather too! We shall plod on I'm sure! Glad you're on the mend. Yes I shall get a wine making video up in summer. Danny 🌱
Everything's looking beautiful, even the overgrown bits. Loving the tulips, they just get better and better 🌷🌷🌷
Thank you! There's a patch that will be a headache, but I'll get it done. We know this haha. Tulips are gorgeous. So pleased with them all 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Flowers are total must on the plot aren’t they? I love them and yours look fab! I lifted 20 dahlias out of the polytunnel today and planted them in the new beds and in pots. I took 4 huge ones home to the garden. I have no idea which variety is which becomes didn’t lift them myself I just used my management skills 😉 and got my husband to do it. So, a bit like a lucky dip we shall see
What a surprise you'll get then though! Goodluck with the dahlias! Danny 😊 🌱
It looks absolutely amazing
Thank you Mandy 😊🌱
Hey Danny, I wish you hadn’t edited out the bit of you breaking into song and dance while sowing seeds in the poly. Lol. 😂 Good to see your feeling much better now Chuck. No need for your trusty kneel support now. Just take it easy we don’t want you over doing it digging out those blackberries etc. as Sean James Cameron says “do a little do it often.” The Allotments look fabulous, you have worked so hard I can see. You also have some great ideas to share with us. Love the water feature idea. What an asset to CZcams you are.
Haha it was 2 hours long of me singing and dancing too! Thanks Lynne! Danny 🌱
Hi Danny, I would love to see how to make wine. Fab! I am looking forward to it. Thank you 🙂Happy gardening
Marvellous! Hopefully I get great fruit harvests 🤞
As ever, really enjoyed watching this, thank you.
Ahh! Thank you so much! Danny 🌱
That’s really great advice. Life is full of setbacks. I really hurt myself again in work at the end of December. I was so upset because I had planned to really get back to my plot this year. But, we (me in supervision mode) did get a lot done. Of course there are “hell” spots but they will get sorted in time. We too have wonderful plot pals and we all rally together. It’s a real community and there is always a bit of craic. I love it! And despite the setbacks I’m determined too get up there most days and enjoy it. It’s my Irish riviera this summer 🙌 unfortunately I don’t have “wine giving” friends yet 🤣🤣 so maybe I’ll start a trend x
Ahh yeah it happens to us all. Glad you have plot friends too! Sorry they don't bring wine.. they are the elite plot friends you need haha
@@TheGrowUpChannel 🤣🤣
We get bad winds, blew all the stored posts, stakes and boards over, have worked out what to do, but will take time to happen.
Oh no way! Yes the winds can be so destructive. I anchor my greenhouse down with straps. Not pretty. But she stays down haha
🍅 Speaking of Tigerella, how are the Toms doing this year? A year ago we chatted here in the comments that we both felt starting our Tomato season off in March was too late; we were both going to go earlier this season. While most of my guys are stocky, many are ‘growing up’ 😜 and are a foot tall now, and I’m holding them off as long as I can. But I’ve been having compost troubles. I’ve been mixing my various seedlings between compost types as a trial. Some plants like one compost, another family like something else. So some of my Toms look well ropey, and I am massively frustrated that identically aged seedlings can be twice as tall and super healthy in one compost. And half the size, spindly and unhealthy in another brand of compost. Absolutely spewing in some case too 😤
I didn't learn my lesson haha! I sowed them later than planned...but that was due to the live shows. The room was used for the studio so I had to delay the tomatoes again this year. I think some tomatoes are more leggy in design I gues ☺️
Danny, everything is looking great. And oh, those tulips!
If you're trying to keep the heat off the IBC, can I suggest putting the cover on silver side out, so it reflects the sun rather than the black absorbing it?
Hello! Thank you..oh I'm not trying to keep the heat away.. more to hide the light from creating algae 🙂 good idea though! Danny 🌱
Danny everything is looking so pretty xxxxx have a good day with Gemma xx🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏
Thank you Susan..we had a riot. Danny 🌱
Such a great plot I like how the beds are all different sizes and heights instead of all the same like some plots gives it more personality
Thank you. Yeah I wanted height in some places, with waves paths and when the plants grow high, it creates rooms on the plot. Danny 🌱
I would like to see how you make wine. My mum made her own wine for years and years there was always a panshion or Demi Jon’s bubbling away. She made from wheat sugar beet carrots parsnip and fruits. Some I think worked some didn’t. I have no idea really and have no equipment. The only think I have made is elderflower squash. So yes please take us through step by step🙋🏻♀️👍
What a lovely memory though Mandy! Maybe consider giving it a try too. I know your mum would be smiling at that 😊🌱
The water feature looks amazing and it looks perfect with those old barrels 😁.
Thank you ian! Yeah it blends in very well! Danny 🌱
Are you a time traveler just seen your article in next months kitchen garden very informative thank you happy gardening Richard x
Haha I can't disclose that information. Maybe 😂 thank you Richard! Danny 🌱
At last! You are plotter of the month in Kitchen Garden Danny 🎉 disappointed no centre spread though 😂 congratulations 🌱🏴
Haha thanks. I've not seen it yet :) x
@@TheGrowUpChannel stunning photos that really do all your hard work justice 🤗🌱
Why thank you so much. ☺️
Your gardens look wonderful Danny. Don't overdo things though, the grapevine garden will get back to its usual beauty eventually. It would be great to see you make wine, or, I would love to see you do some canning. I want to try it, I've canned potatoes a few weeks ago, they turned out good. Not ventured on to other stuff yet though.
Thank you Jean! I shall do a wine video in summer. Never canned potatoes.. but now I'm off to research that. Haha Danny 😄
@@TheGrowUpChannel the potatoes were waterbathed, great if you want something quick for allotment, saute with onions and bacon. Yummy
Lovely tulips 🌷 Danny great to see the grapevine garden again you've done amazing on both plots .. that rhubarb and gooseberry wine 🍷 is delicious 😋 such a lovely community we have on our site. I'm loving your barrels with the water feature ❤
Thanks Lisa! Thank you for your wine too! Danny 🌱
Superbe vidéo
A bientôt
Thank you very much 😊
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Clever water feature, I love that relaxing sound of water. Just looking at everything filling out on the plot and that stunning backdrop. I would never leave. I agree sometimes having that escape listening to music or a podcast. I do that on my commute to work, on the plot I’m just stalking the wildlife 😂 love kind plot neighbours! BTW I think I spoke to soon about Peter Rabbit, spotting baby rabbits on my plot, I think the floods weakened the rabbit proof fencing, I’m going to have an interesting year I think
Thanks Amir! Yes it's lovely to switch off and just escape into music or a podcast. Oh dear! We don't have rabbit issues either. We are so lucky!! Goodluck with Peter rabbit haha
Danny I'm loving your plot as always,love that you do shots in the storage places too, so real looking,I live it,showing its not all perfection,I think that really helps people. Loving the water addition. My kids ordered a floating solar fountain for my pond,to stop the water being stagnant too. Loving the background music Danny. That plot really has had a great turn around since you took it on. Enjoy the great weather, its like a mini Summer here this weekend. Maiju is a sweetheart,she adopted Ireland,delighted she did.Headphones are a must at times ha ha. I find myself singing,and I'm sure others hear me ha ha.Loving the tulips. No better boy to get the jobs done. Fairplay to you. Nice seeing the grapevine again. I think it looks great.The blackberries are a pest,they root themselves when touch ground. Just mind those ribs Danny.
Yeah, absolutely! I don't want it to always appear like mines 'perfect' as it never ever is! We all have jobs and some worse than others. I'll get it done when the ribs tell me I can get it done. It's not the end of the world. Thank you, as always for watching. Danny 🌱
I try to make wine out of produce from the garden, but have never triad rhubarb and gooseberry, would love to se some wine making videos, just to get new ideas for my own wine making this year. 😊
Its a sweet wine. Mark does make good wine, I have to admit! Haha I'm going to give it a try 😊
I love your barrels and water feature Danny ❤ Tulips are gorgeous 😍 You've done amazing considering and your plots look really lovely. ❤️
Thank you Linda. Thank you for helping when I was unwell too. Danny 🌱
@@TheGrowUpChannel you are welcome Danny and I know you'd do the same for us is the boot was on the other foot ❤️
🐝Thanks for the great video🌻 Just love the water peemotivator. A man overhere planted darkred pansy in his barrels he got a winery. They flower allot and it just looks like spilled wine. Maybe a idea to plant some around them?
Oh wow that's a very creative way fo using a barrel! Thank you 😊 Danny 🌱
Wow love it .thank you for sharing. Need to make one now lol lol
John from Scotland
Haha get it done john. Thank you for watching. Danny 🌱
You have made loads of progress Danny. I definitely believe that it is important to have time to enjoy the garden as well as working in it. I get itchy feet right enough if I’m sitting on the swing seat and can see things that need doing. I pace my self but love nothing better than spending the whole day out there. Your tulips are gorgeous and really popping colour around the plot. All the best. Mags
I get itchy feet too Mags. The only way I can stop that is having a day from the garden haha. Thanks Mags! Danny 🌱
Nice Fountain!
Thanks Robin 😊
Lovely video Danny.
Thank you Cheryl 😊🌷🌱
Looking good Danny I just wanted to say I made beetroot wine very easy to do and I must say great with a roast very earthy flavour great with like venison or a game pie 👍
Oh wow! Well I don't know if I like beetroot yet.. we shall see haha
Your amazing energy and enthusiasm is contageous. The plots look beautiful.
Why thank you Brenda! So glad you enjoy my videos. 🥰
Hi Danny, my sweetpeas have failed, i sow them in october every year, they germinated & were doing well but, the last few weeks they were very pale so, started to feed them. I did sow thfm in just coir so maybe that is why they have died off, no nutrition, note to self, mix with. Compost next time 🙄 do i have time to direct sow? They are Chelsea Collection, reccommened by Steve from Geenside Side Up. I wanted to griw them in memory of him ❤ your plot and plants are looking lovely. Thanks for the tip on snapping off the tulip tips, I shall be doing that on my plot tomorrow. So, pleased you are ferlong better too, dont be overdoing it, take it at a slower pace. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊
Hey Christine! Oh yes you can direct sow sweetpea now and in may. Sorry to hear they perished. These things do happen on times. Thank you..I'm slowly on the mend. Danny 🌱
@TheGrowUpChannel thank you and take care of yourself x
Great idea on wine grapevine coming along x
Thank you Ann! Yeah ill try a few different wines this year. Cheers 😊🍷
We could do a brew along haha
@annthomson-ewers2835 or drink a long haha!
Definitely up for both 😂
Would love to make my own wine so would really be interested in that.
I shall get it done in summer, for sure! Danny 🌱
The garden is looking fabulous Danny, loving the idea if the fountain. Can I ask where you got your green metal oblisks from please.
Thank you Julie!! Oh they are from amazon! Cheap as chips. I bought a pair..worked out cheaper! ☺️
Thank you for sharing your gardening with us. My husband & I started following you after you were on Malcom K’s vlog. Can you tell us if Malcom is doing well?
Hello! Thank you so much. Malcolm is well. Enjoying his retirement for sure! He is very much missed by us all on youtube ☺️🌱 but him and Mrs k are well 🌷
Cheers to spring time and enjoying fresh air!! 🥳
Oh isn't it brilliant. I've really enjoyed these days of sun 🌞
Love your videos.
Why thank you so much! Danny 🌱
Hi Danny, tulip bed is looking good, well it all is.
Parsnip wine is supposed to be good brew.
Thanks, Ady! I'm really pleased with it! Parsnip wine?! Good lord 🤣 I don't like them as a solid, haha!
Wine making, yes please🤗
Haha absolutely 😊🍷🌱🌷
You and Mother Earth have a good thing going on Danny!
I love that! Thanks Marilyn 😊🌷
wonderful
Thank you! Cheers!
Black IBCs are good if you can find one but they tend to be a bit scarce.
Nice on buddy
They are handy! I've been lucky to get 2 now. Both for free over the years! But I know linda had to pay about £40 for hers to be delivered. It's a good investment though. Especially if we get a drought in summer..Danny 🌱
@@TheGrowUpChannel That's a good price as black ones tend to be more expensive than the normal ones.
Everything looks so wonderful! Good work!
Thank you so much! 😊 happy gardening. Danny 🌱
Would love a wine tutorial would make me have a go
I'll get it done in summer ☺️🌱
Love those covers on the parsnips. Where are they from ?
If I'm honest.. they aren't cheap. I like them but they are pricey and I don't think I could afford to get anymore haha. I've linked them in the description for you. Danny 🌱
We just starting out and found you, wow, thank you, following along, hope you can help us too x
Hey! Thank you! Welcome!! Where are you abouts? UK? Good luck with your plot! You will love it! Danny 🌱
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Thank you Locke 😊🌱
Hi do u have to be a member to see most of the videos
Hey Wendy! No you don't have to be a member to see most of the videos 😊
Hi need to ask where did you get your galvanised flower beds from.
Hey John! They are from suttons & vegega. They will outlive me for sure! Danny 🌱
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Thank you for watching. Danny 🌱
Isn't the IBC cover supposed to have the reflective cover on the outside or I'm I being blonde🙃?
Why? Haha tbh.. if the silver is meant to be outwards.. I'd rather not. It would reflect the glare too much 🤣🤣
My thoughts are that having the black on the outside would heat up the water, but if that's what it does then so be it.
I have checked and the black is meant to be on the outside haha @terrykingsallotmentgardening
@TheGrowUpChannel well done for getting it right first time, you would have seen my plot from space if I had fitted it the wrong way.
The Grapevine Garden looks great Danny and your well on track🫡.
Thank you Ian! Danny 🌱