Those Squash look lovely plants,thats a lot of Squash 😉your plot is looking full already, i always mix flowers with veg great for pollination, have a good weekend👍
Not exactly sure why I grow so much of it as I’m the only one who likes it! I’ve realised I’ve got another 10 to find room for😩. I’m wondering at what point I should be referred for counselling for my squash fixation 😂. Have a great weekend 😊
WOW Fiona that is a big amount of squash and a nice selection of them , I can see your extra bit of land having a carpet of squash and you having spectacular harvest from them .
Omg Fiona those squashes look amazing 💪💪. Oh Dorothy is a brute 😂😂. I have been sowing more flowers among my veg including in the large pots it can only help bring in pollinators. My self seeded marigolds are doing better than the ones I’ve been babying 🤦🏼♀️. Looking great Fiona have a super week happy gardening, Ali 🌞🇨🇦
Hi Ali, I definitely find the self seeded marigolds (and the nasturtiums) are much happier than the ones I sow. The marigolds I sowed myself are still just little tiddlers. I’m very proud of Dorothy😂.
Hi Fiona, all those squash plants look really healthy and if they carry on at the same rate you're going to have a bumper crop. I like the size of those modules that you have been growing them in. I never give plants very long to harden off. if we get a keen frost now it's really bad luck. I like the idea of mixing flowers and vegetables.
I’ve found those seed trays really good,. I got about 30 of them second hand from a seed potato company in Northern Ireland at a reasonable price and I use them for most things now. It means that I don’t usually bother with potting on because they’re a good size already. I feel it saves me work and compost in the long run. They’re good sturdy plastic which should last as long as I do so I won’t be having to buy seed trays all the time. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi Fiona. What a feisty little broody hen. Two of mine were regular broodies. Hamble once went 11 weeks!!! I took her off the nest three times a day and locked her out for at least half an hour each time so she could stretch her legs, eat, drink and poo !!! She did fine although I wished she didn't go on for so long. It can be bad for them if they don't eat and drink enough. I am thinking that some of my squash will go out this weekend. I have three varieties: Uchiki Kuri, Blue Hubbard and Muscade de Provence. I have a 6 ft x 6ft bed prepared for some. Will have to be inventive for where the others go :) I'm definitely with you re having flowers around fruit and veg. Def good for them and beutiful to boot. Have a great weekend. Mags
11 weeks!! Oh no! I thought they only went about 3..I would have liked to find some fertile eggs for her to sit on but the thought of dispatching any males that hatch is a bit off putting ( I’d probably choke on them if I ate them😂). I realised I’ve still got about another 10 squash in a tray I’d missed😩. I need some new inventive ideas too! Have a lovely weekend in your garden, hope the weather is kind😊
Wow that’s a lot of squash!! I must admit I’m just as bad we all love them and I always different ones and grow them and most of the time they’re added to the huge varieties😂😂last year I grew honeyboat and crown Prince for the 1st time they’re delicious!! I love your hens I’d really love some chickens but my partner has put his foot down😞but you never I may just have stray few find me on my plot and I can say they’re homeless🤨love your plot and videos Thankyou xx
I’m glad I’m not the only one😂. I discovered another whole tray of acorn squash id forgotten about 😩. I tried to grow crown prince a couple of years ago (Charles Dowding raves about it) but they failed. I might have to try again….but next year😂. Kenny always stopped me getting hens for years but I managed to leverage him into some panic buying (hens) when the pandemic started…..I hope you can find a way to leverage your fella too!😂😉
I shall be watching with interest how well those squash in the buckets do , I’m always short on space and always running out of compost so I shall be interested to see the results.🤞
Hi Lynda, when I’ve grown squash in buckets previously I do get a harvest but just a small one. Certainly not as much as I get when they’re planted in the ground. It’s the dodgy compost I’ve put them in that will be the biggest challenge for those little plants…..
Your as bad as we were last year with squash / pumpkins 😂 lookjng great and a lot further on than ours. Love how your doing the secret garden again too
I find it one of the hardest things in gardening to not cram as many plants as I’ve got into whatever space I’ve got! I’m the only one in our family who even likes squash!😂
Hi Fiona, thanks for another great video, the allotment is starting to fill up and look fantastic. I noticed that you came through a high gate and fencing that must surround the allotments. Can you not grow some of your spare squash up that. Just a thought, happy growing 😁
Hi Tina, thanks so much. It’s a great idea but there is a path between the fence and the actual allotments, except at the back. I’ve got the shed there but also a trough which I’ll be putting melons in . I’m hoping they’ll climb the fence. I did squash in the trough the last two years and they did a good job of using the fence as a trellis. Great minds think alike!😉
Such a shame I can’t hand some off to you! I’ve discovered another 10 id forgotten about so I’m overwhelmed with squash!😂. You could always plant some seed now. I planted seed really late last year (June probably) and I still managed to get some success.
@@fionagrows1848 hi Fiona i sowed more last week and nothing yet! I have about 7 in total of various varieties. I’m on holiday next week too which is very inconvenient! 👍🏻🤠
Hi fiona have you experimented with lacto fermented rhubarb? I remember you talking about it on one of your vids. Have you got a recipe you use? Many thanks
Hi Emma, I’m onto about my 4th or 5th batch of it now. It’s very simple. Wash and chop up the rhubarb. Put it into a glass jar. Add grated fresh ginger and cardamom (it works fine without these but is tastier with them). I eyeball everything so I haven’t got exact measurements for you. Make up a saline solution using between 2% to 5% salt. I usually go about 3.5%. Use salt with no additives eg Himalayan pink, Maldon sea salt etc. when the salt is dissolved in the water pour it over the rhubarb (the water shouldn’t be too hot, tepid or warm is best. Weight the rhubarb down so it doesn’t float. If you can’t do that just make sure you give it a swish around every day to get the salty water over all the rhubarb. Add a loosely fitting lid. Leave it for about 2 weeks , more if you like. You can add some whey or acv to the water but I don’t usually bother. The end result is that the rhubarb loses all of its acidity and sourness. It is not at all sweet though. More like a veg than a fruit. I put a couple of spoonfuls into a smoothie everyday with a spoonful of the saline. It works really well and is a great way to use rhubarb without a ton of sugar. Let me know how you get on if you decide to give it a try.😊
Thanks Lee. I can’t wait either. Everything is shooting up now and with the warm weather over the next few days the plants will hopefully be in heaven.😊
Those Squash look lovely plants,thats a lot of Squash 😉your plot is looking full already, i always mix flowers with veg great for pollination, have a good weekend👍
Not exactly sure why I grow so much of it as I’m the only one who likes it! I’ve realised I’ve got another 10 to find room for😩. I’m wondering at what point I should be referred for counselling for my squash fixation 😂. Have a great weekend 😊
Your garden is starting to look really good. I can't wait to see it in July and August.
WOW Fiona that is a big amount of squash and a nice selection of them , I can see your extra bit of land having a carpet of squash and you having spectacular harvest from them .
I hope you’re right, that would be lovely! The soil isn’t great and there’s a lot of competition but we’ll see! Have a lovely weekend!😊
Omg Fiona those squashes look amazing 💪💪. Oh Dorothy is a brute 😂😂. I have been sowing more flowers among my veg including in the large pots it can only help bring in pollinators. My self seeded marigolds are doing better than the ones I’ve been babying 🤦🏼♀️. Looking great Fiona have a super week happy gardening, Ali 🌞🇨🇦
Hi Ali, I definitely find the self seeded marigolds (and the nasturtiums) are much happier than the ones I sow. The marigolds I sowed myself are still just little tiddlers. I’m very proud of Dorothy😂.
Hi Fiona, all those squash plants look really healthy and if they carry on at the same rate you're going to have a bumper crop. I like the size of those modules that you have been growing them in. I never give plants very long to harden off. if we get a keen frost now it's really bad luck. I like the idea of mixing flowers and vegetables.
I’ve found those seed trays really good,. I got about 30 of them second hand from a seed potato company in Northern Ireland at a reasonable price and I use them for most things now. It means that I don’t usually bother with potting on because they’re a good size already. I feel it saves me work and compost in the long run. They’re good sturdy plastic which should last as long as I do so I won’t be having to buy seed trays all the time. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi Fiona. What a feisty little broody hen. Two of mine were regular broodies. Hamble once went 11 weeks!!! I took her off the nest three times a day and locked her out for at least half an hour each time so she could stretch her legs, eat, drink and poo !!! She did fine although I wished she didn't go on for so long. It can be bad for them if they don't eat and drink enough. I am thinking that some of my squash will go out this weekend. I have three varieties: Uchiki Kuri, Blue Hubbard and Muscade de Provence. I have a 6 ft x 6ft bed prepared for some. Will have to be inventive for where the others go :) I'm definitely with you re having flowers around fruit and veg. Def good for them and beutiful to boot. Have a great weekend. Mags
11 weeks!! Oh no! I thought they only went about 3..I would have liked to find some fertile eggs for her to sit on but the thought of dispatching any males that hatch is a bit off putting ( I’d probably choke on them if I ate them😂). I realised I’ve still got about another 10 squash in a tray I’d missed😩. I need some new inventive ideas too! Have a lovely weekend in your garden, hope the weather is kind😊
Those bucket squash will do great
I hope so Rebecca! Have a great weekend 😊
Those squash plants look nice and heathy hope you get a good harvest from them
Thanks Lee, I think I might have to take a few out of that border as I’ve put too many in there. I’ll probably get more squash if I thin them out.
Wow that’s a lot of squash!! I must admit I’m just as bad we all love them and I always different ones and grow them and most of the time they’re added to the huge varieties😂😂last year I grew honeyboat and crown Prince for the 1st time they’re delicious!! I love your hens I’d really love some chickens but my partner has put his foot down😞but you never I may just have stray few find me on my plot and I can say they’re homeless🤨love your plot and videos Thankyou xx
I’m glad I’m not the only one😂. I discovered another whole tray of acorn squash id forgotten about 😩. I tried to grow crown prince a couple of years ago (Charles Dowding raves about it) but they failed. I might have to try again….but next year😂. Kenny always stopped me getting hens for years but I managed to leverage him into some panic buying (hens) when the pandemic started…..I hope you can find a way to leverage your fella too!😂😉
good luck friend, that's a lot of squash soon🤞🤞🤞💚🌱💚
Thank you! I hope so. Have a great weekend 😊
Hi Fiona it look good I plant my yesterday ❤
I’ve put too many in Noi! 12 in one bed. I’m going to have to thin them out a bit I think. 😩😂.
I shall be watching with interest how well those squash in the buckets do , I’m always short on space and always running out of compost so I shall be interested to see the results.🤞
Hi Lynda, when I’ve grown squash in buckets previously I do get a harvest but just a small one. Certainly not as much as I get when they’re planted in the ground. It’s the dodgy compost I’ve put them in that will be the biggest challenge for those little plants…..
Your as bad as we were last year with squash / pumpkins 😂 lookjng great and a lot further on than ours. Love how your doing the secret garden again too
I find it one of the hardest things in gardening to not cram as many plants as I’ve got into whatever space I’ve got! I’m the only one in our family who even likes squash!😂
Hi Fiona, thanks for another great video, the allotment is starting to fill up and look fantastic. I noticed that you came through a high gate and fencing that must surround the allotments. Can you not grow some of your spare squash up that. Just a thought, happy growing 😁
Hi Tina, thanks so much. It’s a great idea but there is a path between the fence and the actual allotments, except at the back. I’ve got the shed there but also a trough which I’ll be putting melons in . I’m hoping they’ll climb the fence. I did squash in the trough the last two years and they did a good job of using the fence as a trellis. Great minds think alike!😉
Hi Fiona I hope they produce well for you. I need to pot mine on today but I don’t have enough!👍🏻🤠💗🙏
Such a shame I can’t hand some off to you! I’ve discovered another 10 id forgotten about so I’m overwhelmed with squash!😂. You could always plant some seed now. I planted seed really late last year (June probably) and I still managed to get some success.
@@fionagrows1848 hi Fiona i sowed more last week and nothing yet! I have about 7 in total of various varieties. I’m on holiday next week too which is very inconvenient! 👍🏻🤠
@@nickthegardener.1120Seven is probably plenty! Obviously you’re like me and enough is never enough 😂. Enjoy your hols !
@@fionagrows1848 I only have 1 courgette last year I had 7🤣👍🏻
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Thanks for watching!😊
Hi fiona have you experimented with lacto fermented rhubarb? I remember you talking about it on one of your vids. Have you got a recipe you use? Many thanks
Hi Emma, I’m onto about my 4th or 5th batch of it now. It’s very simple. Wash and chop up the rhubarb. Put it into a glass jar. Add grated fresh ginger and cardamom (it works fine without these but is tastier with them). I eyeball everything so I haven’t got exact measurements for you. Make up a saline solution using between 2% to 5% salt. I usually go about 3.5%. Use salt with no additives eg Himalayan pink, Maldon sea salt etc. when the salt is dissolved in the water pour it over the rhubarb (the water shouldn’t be too hot, tepid or warm is best. Weight the rhubarb down so it doesn’t float. If you can’t do that just make sure you give it a swish around every day to get the salty water over all the rhubarb. Add a loosely fitting lid. Leave it for about 2 weeks , more if you like. You can add some whey or acv to the water but I don’t usually bother.
The end result is that the rhubarb loses all of its acidity and sourness. It is not at all sweet though. More like a veg than a fruit. I put a couple of spoonfuls into a smoothie everyday with a spoonful of the saline. It works really well and is a great way to use rhubarb without a ton of sugar.
Let me know how you get on if you decide to give it a try.😊
Your garden is starting to look really good. I can't wait to see it in July and August.
Thanks Lee. I can’t wait either. Everything is shooting up now and with the warm weather over the next few days the plants will hopefully be in heaven.😊