Hi. Just to say a huge thank you for helping folks out by offering a place for them to come for a chat, during these strange and difficult times. Such a kind and thoughtful thing to do. Thank you also for you fab videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe x
I know it's a couple of years since you uploaded this but just wanted to say thanks - I'm here in Manchester as a first time greenhouse user at the 25th March and so reassuring to know my methods and plantings are almost identical at this point! Cheers
Hi, I just found your channel while looking for greenhouse tips. We are lucky enough to have been given a 7.5 meter by 3 meter Hartley greenhouse. We have a few more glass panes to fit before it’s weather proof. It’s been an epic task. I am just looking into heat sinks, storing water in a large black container to hold heat in the greenhouse. It’s a massive space to heat and fill. I look forward to watching all your greenhouse and gardening tips. I’m off to watch all your previous videos. Keep up the great work. Jo X
ha ha ha welcome aboard - we are always happy to have more keen and excited gardeners join us :D Hmm, it might help if I direct you, as I have hundreds of videos, and I know a lot of folk enjoy just going back to 2016 and starting at the beginning, but that's a lot of screen time, so Useful setting up your greenhouse videos: czcams.com/play/PLjhUBZdMh-4kYC4OV1J6vChfrGXnhKr5X.html Growing in the greenhouse videos (not all tutorials a lot of just growing): czcams.com/play/PLjhUBZdMh-4mxGbs3hx2622MdqAVRPn0B.html
@@eliandkate when I first started my garden 6,000sq feet, I did all of my starts out of my 4x6 greenhouse and even did some overwintering of plants and some winter growing. Amazing what can be done in a small space.
Hi, have a great day, I hope you get the Bed sorted today fingers crossed.Just found your channel and have already subscribed lol Looking forward to trawling through the rest of your vids :)
I save and use the plastic trays from the chicken breasts to create a propagator. Some I’ve drilled little holes in some of them to use as tops to cover.
Hey Cydney, I tend to always have the vents fully open to allow airflow. Once the seedlings are looking strong and have their leaves fully open I take the lids off during the day. Then keep an eye and when the second leaves open I take the lids away completely. Obviously you'll have to decide what's best based on your environment and what you are growing, but always allow for airflow and just be aware of the air temperatures.
We're up in Aberdeenshire so slightly colder. I've got Cucumber and Tomato seeds in a couple of little propagators indoors at the moment, planning to transfer to greenhouse in a month or two (I think). Would you suggest sticking Spring Onion, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce in the propagators to help them? The packet suggests sowing directly outdoors but perhaps not ideal in Scotland in March. (All the above are from a "Salad Favourites Collection" packet I bought, more of an experiment than anything. All on the cheap as it'll probably end in disaster!)
hey Gavin, not sure if you've seen my recent videos on what you can grow over winter and early spring but I've got white lisbon spring onions out in the garden now (they are the winter-hardy variety). Brought them on in the greenhouse over winter and planted out in the garden a few weeks ago. Same with lettuce, I've also got winter gem lettuce and mustard greens out in the garden that I brought on in the greenhouse over winter. Again the trick is to go for the winter-hardy types. Starting more spring onion and lettuce etc now but not using the winter-hardy types. Again though, bringing stuff on in the greenhouse to then transplant out. That's the whole point in having a greenhouse 😀 Playlist link if it's useful czcams.com/video/Nh00TETNBsA/video.html
@@eliandkate Wow thanks for the quick and lengthy reply, that's really appreciated. The spring onions in this multi-pack are White Lisbon, so that's a happy coincidence that they might be a good variety. Our greenhouse is water and wind tight but needs a good clean out. Seems a shame it's sitting there not being used. For some reason I didn't consider growing seeds in there, only considered tomato's and cucumbers which I attempted with below-average success in 2020. I'm just on my lunch break so will make a point in watching your playlist videos later on :o)
Great video--I've been trying to learn how I will start my seeds next spring in my new greenhouse. Do you use heat mats in the greenhouse to start the seeds?
No heat mats. I don't have power in the greenhouse, so no heating. Hence why I go with the double wrap. Gives me the best chance of creating a good starting environment before april :)
@@eliandkate I imagine I won't need it either here in Kentucky. I have two grow mats so I will experiment and try some with and some without! First time starting seeds in a greenhouse vs. indoors which is heated so we will see.
Hello from sunny Norfolk, I have the vitopod 100 watt version with lights to stop the plants getting leggy. They did start getting leggy until I added the lights from vitopod, I am now hoping I have the perfect set up for starting seeds in January. I also built my own 5m x 3m victorian greenhouse last year and finished it in early june, i did a video on my channel if your interested about the greenhouse build from start to finish. It so happens I litterally just got my vitopods up and running today jan 28th and franctically filled it up with seeds lol. How do you get on with veg growing there? can you start early with lights perhaps? I know your vitopod takes lights.
always open them fully. You need ventilation to prevent mould etc. Once seedlings have sprouted, remove the lid. If you are using the propagators to try to protect seedlings in the cold, then again keep the vents open and don't leave the lids on all the time. They are great for keeping a nice humid environment, which is why we use them for seed starting, but obviously this is also the perfect environment for nasty stuff to grow.
Hi I've just seen a couple of your videos. Where in Bonnie Scotland are you? I'm from England, but I've lived here in Dundee Scotland for the past 8 years.
Ah yes. I like how you've setup your greenhouse. I've been looking for tables/potting tables for my greenhouse. At the moment I'm using my old greenhouse shelves, which the frame is a little rusty now🤷🏾♀️
Have you seen the video I did about how to set up and organise your greenhouse? It’s taken me a few years to work out how to get the best out of a small space
Hey Pip :D hmmm I'd say if the seed packet has those instructions then that's probably just right (in my best goldilocks voice). It may be that that is the best temperature, if you go lower they may be slower to germinate.
ok as promised, my secret (that's totally not a secret) trick to beat the Scottish spring weather. Forgive the hair and baggy eyes.... it's early.
Hi. Just to say a huge thank you for helping folks out by offering a place for them to come for a chat, during these strange and difficult times. Such a kind and thoughtful thing to do. Thank you also for you fab videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe x
Glad to help 😀😀😀
I could listen to your voice all day love the accent
Brilliant ideas, Elie! Hope you and Kate are well.
Just subscribed love your channel. You've got such a lovely positive vibe and love your plant advice
Awww glad you are enjoying the videos 😀
I know it's a couple of years since you uploaded this but just wanted to say thanks - I'm here in Manchester as a first time greenhouse user at the 25th March and so reassuring to know my methods and plantings are almost identical at this point! Cheers
Not long till we can get stuff out in the garden 😀
Love how clean looking your garden is. I try to keep mine clean and tidy all the time. 😍.. Never thought to put the propagater inside another..
Hey anything that helps right? 😀😀
Hi, I just found your channel while looking for greenhouse tips. We are lucky enough to have been given a 7.5 meter by 3 meter Hartley greenhouse. We have a few more glass panes to fit before it’s weather proof. It’s been an epic task.
I am just looking into heat sinks, storing water in a large black container to hold heat in the greenhouse. It’s a massive space to heat and fill.
I look forward to watching all your greenhouse and gardening tips.
I’m off to watch all your previous videos.
Keep up the great work. Jo X
ha ha ha welcome aboard - we are always happy to have more keen and excited gardeners join us :D
Hmm, it might help if I direct you, as I have hundreds of videos, and I know a lot of folk enjoy just going back to 2016 and starting at the beginning, but that's a lot of screen time, so
Useful setting up your greenhouse videos:
czcams.com/play/PLjhUBZdMh-4kYC4OV1J6vChfrGXnhKr5X.html
Growing in the greenhouse videos (not all tutorials a lot of just growing):
czcams.com/play/PLjhUBZdMh-4mxGbs3hx2622MdqAVRPn0B.html
@@eliandkate thank you so much. 🙂🙏🏼🌸
You have made such good use of your space!! Love it!
I do love my garden… yes ok I’d like a bigger garden and bigger greenhouse but hey… you’ve got to work with what you have 😍
@@eliandkate when I first started my garden 6,000sq feet, I did all of my starts out of my 4x6 greenhouse and even did some overwintering of plants and some winter growing. Amazing what can be done in a small space.
Hi, have a great day, I hope you get the Bed sorted today fingers crossed.Just found your channel and have already subscribed lol Looking forward to trawling through the rest of your vids :)
Hey Jacqui, nice to have you here.
We got the bed sorted just before the heavens opened :) But nice to have that done and one chore ticked off!
I am going to made a note for future need
Nice Video. thank you.
You're welcome
Enjoyed your video,Subscribed,Ally
Welcome aboard Ally... Lovely to have you 😁
I save and use the plastic trays from the chicken breasts to create a propagator. Some I’ve drilled little holes in some of them to use as tops to cover.
I've seen folk using the plastic cartons from fruit etc as well... great way to recycle
Nice video.
I'm in the southwest of England and start stuff indoors. When do you remove the lids??
Hey Cydney,
I tend to always have the vents fully open to allow airflow. Once the seedlings are looking strong and have their leaves fully open I take the lids off during the day. Then keep an eye and when the second leaves open I take the lids away completely.
Obviously you'll have to decide what's best based on your environment and what you are growing, but always allow for airflow and just be aware of the air temperatures.
We're up in Aberdeenshire so slightly colder. I've got Cucumber and Tomato seeds in a couple of little propagators indoors at the moment, planning to transfer to greenhouse in a month or two (I think). Would you suggest sticking Spring Onion, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce in the propagators to help them? The packet suggests sowing directly outdoors but perhaps not ideal in Scotland in March. (All the above are from a "Salad Favourites Collection" packet I bought, more of an experiment than anything. All on the cheap as it'll probably end in disaster!)
hey Gavin,
not sure if you've seen my recent videos on what you can grow over winter and early spring but I've got white lisbon spring onions out in the garden now (they are the winter-hardy variety). Brought them on in the greenhouse over winter and planted out in the garden a few weeks ago. Same with lettuce, I've also got winter gem lettuce and mustard greens out in the garden that I brought on in the greenhouse over winter. Again the trick is to go for the winter-hardy types. Starting more spring onion and lettuce etc now but not using the winter-hardy types. Again though, bringing stuff on in the greenhouse to then transplant out. That's the whole point in having a greenhouse 😀
Playlist link if it's useful
czcams.com/video/Nh00TETNBsA/video.html
@@eliandkate Wow thanks for the quick and lengthy reply, that's really appreciated. The spring onions in this multi-pack are White Lisbon, so that's a happy coincidence that they might be a good variety. Our greenhouse is water and wind tight but needs a good clean out. Seems a shame it's sitting there not being used. For some reason I didn't consider growing seeds in there, only considered tomato's and cucumbers which I attempted with below-average success in 2020. I'm just on my lunch break so will make a point in watching your playlist videos later on :o)
feel free to yell if you need any more info :D
Great video--I've been trying to learn how I will start my seeds next spring in my new greenhouse. Do you use heat mats in the greenhouse to start the seeds?
No heat mats. I don't have power in the greenhouse, so no heating. Hence why I go with the double wrap. Gives me the best chance of creating a good starting environment before april :)
@@eliandkate I imagine I won't need it either here in Kentucky. I have two grow mats so I will experiment and try some with and some without! First time starting seeds in a greenhouse vs. indoors which is heated so we will see.
you might find it's better this way. Less likely to get the leggy weak seedlings trying to find the light source :)
Hello from sunny Norfolk, I have the vitopod 100 watt version with lights to stop the plants getting leggy.
They did start getting leggy until I added the lights from vitopod, I am now hoping I have the perfect set up for starting seeds in January.
I also built my own 5m x 3m victorian greenhouse last year and finished it in early june, i did a video on my channel if your interested about the greenhouse build from start to finish.
It so happens I litterally just got my vitopods up and running today jan 28th and franctically filled it up with seeds lol.
How do you get on with veg growing there? can you start early with lights perhaps? I know your vitopod takes lights.
I got started early this month too. Did it indoors last year so it will be nice to see if the vitopod being I the greenhouse a difference or not
Is that a Fat Face jumper? Think I have the same one (or did, until I left it at the top of a mountain in Tasmania)
Oh and thanks for the video! Just opened my first propagator for use in the East Kilbride microclimate so grateful for the tips!
It is, from a few years ago... autumn collection I think
What advice can you give about how much to open vents on propagators if at all?
always open them fully. You need ventilation to prevent mould etc.
Once seedlings have sprouted, remove the lid.
If you are using the propagators to try to protect seedlings in the cold, then again keep the vents open and don't leave the lids on all the time.
They are great for keeping a nice humid environment, which is why we use them for seed starting, but obviously this is also the perfect environment for nasty stuff to grow.
Hi I've just seen a couple of your videos. Where in Bonnie Scotland are you?
I'm from England, but I've lived here in Dundee Scotland for the past 8 years.
Hey Liz
We’re in East Lothian, so a wee bit south of you
Ah yes. I like how you've setup your greenhouse.
I've been looking for tables/potting tables for my greenhouse. At the moment I'm using my old greenhouse shelves, which the frame is a little rusty now🤷🏾♀️
Have you seen the video I did about how to set up and organise your greenhouse? It’s taken me a few years to work out how to get the best out of a small space
Hi Eli could you tell me the actual name of your heated propagator with the thermostat and heat mat built in. Thank you x
It’s a vitopod Yvonne
Don’t get caught up in brands though, a normal propagator on a heat mat does just as well
Thank you 😊 x
Hi Eli. A lot of my seed packets say propagate at 18-21 degrees. Do you think that is too warm?
Hey Pip :D
hmmm I'd say if the seed packet has those instructions then that's probably just right (in my best goldilocks voice).
It may be that that is the best temperature, if you go lower they may be slower to germinate.