My Allotment Life
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EP.37 - Squash and Pumpkins galore and a tidy up
Welcome to My Allotment Life
In this episode I am harvesting my squash and pumpkins - there are quite a few! I am also cutting stuff back and having a general tidy up for the winter.
I hope you enjoy my video.
I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale.
Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and productive patch.
I try to make the videos as entertaining as possible and I am learning to edit as I go. So give me a chance and hopefully you will be inspired to grow your own too!
Music in this episode: www.epidemicsound.com/track/TlNXx25lhA/
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Sunflower Challenge 2021 EP.1 - Sowing #SunflowerChallenge2021
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I am showing you what sunflowers I have sown for Nick's 2021 edition of his sunflower challenge. It is my first time joining in and I'm not expecting much but hey, it's all a bit of fun! Make sure you send him photos of your attempts on his social media. Head over to his channel for more information #SunflowerChallenge2021 Nick's channel - th-cam.co...
EP.36 - Spring tour 2021
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode I am taking you round to see what I've been up to away from the shed build. Apparently not a lot! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and productive patch. I try to make the ...
EP.35 - Felting my shed roof
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I am felting my shed roof. I have laid a plastic membrane underneath then tacked the felt down on top. And I have a bit of a tidy up. I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and...
EP34. Boarding a shed
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I am boarding my shed frame. It might look a little bland at the moment but it is still a work in progress! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and productive patch. I try t...
EP.33 - Building a shed frame
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I build a shed frame. I have been lucky enough to salvage timber for most of my projects and this is no exception. I managed to find the perfect wood to construct the entire frame from. It is a little shabby looking, but it will work perfectly! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed...
Ep.32 - Laying a base for my shed!
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Welcome to My Allotment Life Well hello! In the first episode of 2021, I am finally starting the new shed project that I've been banging on about for over a year. The first step is to build a good, solid foundation (in other words, throw some old paving slabs on the floor and hope for the best). I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has a...
EP31 - Brassicas, Asparagus, Parsnips and a proper veg harvest!
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Welcome to My Allotment Life A continuation of my latest update, looking at parsnips, my brassacas and taking a big harvest. I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and productive patch. I try to make the videos as entertai...
EP30 - Aubergines, Pumpkins and Marrow - Oh My!
มุมมอง 7193 ปีที่แล้ว
Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I am having a bit of a tidy and clearing a few things away at the end of their growing time. I am also giving a progress update on the rest of the plot. I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess...
EP29 - Harvesting onions for the first time
มุมมอง 7594 ปีที่แล้ว
Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I am harvesting my first onions and some of them have turned out to be on the large side. I also try to support my greenhouse cucumbers as they are covering the floor! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an...
EP28 - Making a cucumber and squash trellis with old wood
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode I am making myself a cucumber and squash trellis from wood that was being thrown in a skip. I think it turned out quite well. I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and producti...
EP27 - Harvesting my first ever Garlic!
มุมมอง 6644 ปีที่แล้ว
Welcome to My Allotment Life! In this episode, I am harvesting garlic for the first time and I don't think I have done too badly. This has to be one of the most rewarding crops I have grown so far. Next year I'll definitely be growing more. Now for drying it out! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a la...
EP26 - A very long plot walk around
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Welcome to My Allotment Life Perhaps my first plot walk around / tour. I hope it doesn't put you to sleep! Well done if you manage to last until the end. I promise the next one won't be as long or as boring! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overg...
EP25 - Making a Brassica cage from scratch
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Welcome to My Allotment Life In this episode, I am making a Brassica cage to fit with a raised bed that I will be soon planting into. I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and productive patch. I try to make the videos as...
EP24 - Setting up my water butt and do I have enough space?
มุมมอง 9154 ปีที่แล้ว
Welcome to My Allotment Life A quick video this time, setting up my water butt and a quick chat about my space - I'm cutting it fine! I hope you enjoy my video. I love growing my own veg and finally getting my own allotment plot has allowed me to give it a go on a larger scale. Join me on my exciting journey from an overgrown mess to a bountiful and productive patch. I try to make the videos as...
EP23 - Making raised beds in the greenhouse and sowing seed
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EP23 - Making raised beds in the greenhouse and sowing seed
EP22 - Clearing ground for the last raised bed and seedling progress
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EP22 - Clearing ground for the last raised bed and seedling progress
EP21 - Starting my "herb garden" and moving the compost heap
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EP21 - Starting my "herb garden" and moving the compost heap
EP20 - Making a strawberry planter and moving mud!
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EP20 - Making a strawberry planter and moving mud!
EP19 - I bought a budget greenhouse! And I'm building a greenhouse workbench from pallets.
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EP19 - I bought a budget greenhouse! And I'm building a greenhouse workbench from pallets.
EP18 - Sowing Garlic, potato blight and clearing an area for my shed
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EP18 - Sowing Garlic, potato blight and clearing an area for my shed
EP17 - Pumpkin Harvest & Weigh in, sowing onions, shallots and broccoli
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EP17 - Pumpkin Harvest & Weigh in, sowing onions, shallots and broccoli
EP16 - Planting my first Christmas potatoes - Am I too late?!
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EP16 - Planting my first Christmas potatoes - Am I too late?!
EP15 - End of season harvest, tomatoes galore and rubbish carrots!
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EP15 - End of season harvest, tomatoes galore and rubbish carrots!
EP14 - Clearing beds for more veg and the best birthday cake ever?!
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EP14 - Clearing beds for more veg and the best birthday cake ever?!
EP13 Starting to prepare for winter - Clearing brambles
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EP13 Starting to prepare for winter - Clearing brambles
EP12 - Quick Catch up, Pumpkin update and away for holiday
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EP12 - Quick Catch up, Pumpkin update and away for holiday
EP.11 - My allotment layout plans and harvesting radishes
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EP.11 - My allotment layout plans and harvesting radishes
EP10 - Harvesting beetroot, rectifying growing mistakes and mighty raised beds!
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EP10 - Harvesting beetroot, rectifying growing mistakes and mighty raised beds!
Ep.9 Marrow transplant, Shed racking, July sowings and Free Wood!
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Ep.9 Marrow transplant, Shed racking, July sowings and Free Wood!

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  • @fergusdangerfield156
    @fergusdangerfield156 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello fella. What netting did you use for this cage and who is the supplier please? Great result, by the way!

  • @celticstoneworks.construct4570
    @celticstoneworks.construct4570 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wgat netting you use

  • @marcr9518
    @marcr9518 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    he is cute !

  • @samatronn
    @samatronn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love the descriptions and sizes of the wood, brackets, netting, screws you used so I can find them online. Also, the frame looks a little wobbly, have you ended up reinforcing any of it?

  • @ironix1
    @ironix1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice effort. Well done

  • @MichaelGawesebmainone
    @MichaelGawesebmainone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried gardening failed last two years mostly due to insects, tried again and new plant leaves were disappearing checked in cctv noticed bird activity. Have put a net over the raised beds hopefully will also prevent insects. Anybody any risk to plants if enclosed with nets like this or benefits?

  • @barryroberts6470
    @barryroberts6470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build and love the idea of the flop down legs at the back when lifted up. New Subscriber, now i'm going to catch up on some of your older videos. Barry (the Wirral)

  • @DivinityinLove
    @DivinityinLove ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build and the video editing would've taken way more time than I can be bothered with so well done, I enjoyed your timed editing to the music!

  • @andrewstirrat1628
    @andrewstirrat1628 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the way youve done your allotment, the sinks are a great idea,as are the different sized raised beds gives me some thought, Well done.

  • @stephanieottaway5016
    @stephanieottaway5016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did you stop doing this? The videos are fab! X

  • @StuWright
    @StuWright ปีที่แล้ว

    i like your videos, its a shame you didnt show more of how you fitted the netting , as you did a good job, most videos i see with netting its loose and floppy !

  • @drhoy15
    @drhoy15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!

  • @Sezicoolcat2
    @Sezicoolcat2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here. Looking for some advice on putting up a shed on my allotment. First thing I spot? Eagles! Red and Blue

  • @faye3494
    @faye3494 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi how's the allotment going?

  • @biscuitdesigner7836
    @biscuitdesigner7836 ปีที่แล้ว

    How's it going Robert?

  • @StellasVegetablegardens
    @StellasVegetablegardens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this made me subscribe

  • @earthmagic1
    @earthmagic1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how you did that! Well done! I'm curious, does the weed matting run underneath the beds?

  • @katec9893
    @katec9893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you experience allotment overwhelm at times? I've taken on a new plot and it's great but it was really wild with tall weeds, brambles, bindweed, mint spread everywhere when I got it plus rubbish like old baths. I've put hours into clearing it so far with some help from friends and family but sometimes I just feel overwhelmed as I'm a gardener rather than a labourer and handywoman. I am going to do the no dig method but the plot is uneven with pot holes so unfortunately I think I'll have to dig it over, level it then do the raised beds which will take me months. I can see it being a great plot but the months of work to simply get it ready to grow isn't the best. I wish councils would keep unused plots covered so people could start growing straight away.

    • @faith555buffy
      @faith555buffy ปีที่แล้ว

      I've just taken over a bit of a wild plot too. Just do a section at a time, make a raised bed and then plant in it this spring/summer and continue. That way you're seeing results of what you got it for. Slow and steady xoxo

  • @jhansi1402
    @jhansi1402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ur design. Make it look so easy. BTW can u pls share this greenwaste management company name pls.. How did u come to know of this kind of companies for compost buying??

  • @tinagardner3112
    @tinagardner3112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius hinged legs amazing

  • @michelleCollar
    @michelleCollar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I've only just discovered your channel and have watched them all! I will sit here and patiently wait for a new video! X

  • @stefanoG4i
    @stefanoG4i 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rob, just came across your videos today as I was looking for a source of inspiration. After 2 years of waiting for a plot to become available at an allotment site near me, 2 became available just like that this week so I grabbed the opportunity and one is now mine!!!! I lost My Dad coming up to a year next month and he had a great passion for gardening which he passed onto me so I will enjoy immensely or at least try to create something special in his memory. Perhaps I should vlog it just as you have!!!!! Thank you for sharing your posts so far they've been great, although I see you've not posted since the end of last year. Get back on it son👍.

  • @kellysmith5310
    @kellysmith5310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely genius!!!! This is what I've been wanting to do and finally a video doing it!!! Thank you soooo much!!

  • @donnaking1029
    @donnaking1029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you go? I miss following your allotment :)

  • @juliestainsby6019
    @juliestainsby6019 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great just what I need this year can you tell me how tall I would need this to be please

  • @grahamrdyer6322
    @grahamrdyer6322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm catching up with your vids, still a few to go though, I think I would have put the seed raising shelf thing at the far end of the greenhouse as it would have given you more space.

  • @grahamrdyer6322
    @grahamrdyer6322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No, you have done a good good job keep at it.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Graham. Very kind of you. Best regards, Robert

  • @luciamcgill63
    @luciamcgill63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing cake!

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It truly was Lucia, shame they don't last. That's why I had to get it on video, at least I can see it again on here. Best regards, Robert

  • @sqwot1
    @sqwot1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad your back, we were worried about you. Great harvest too.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Justin and Eirian, thanks for your comments, all OK here, just very busy with work. Hope you're well. Best regards, Robert 👍🏻

  • @JanKowalski-gd5vb
    @JanKowalski-gd5vb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed watching thank you.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jan, its good to have you on board, best regards, Robert 👍🏻

  • @whatigrownlallotment7498
    @whatigrownlallotment7498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Robert Good to see you back. You did a lot of work within 3 hours. Looking forward to the shed build. Take care Joyce 💚👩🏻‍🌾🍀

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Joyce, lovely to hear from you. I hope you are well over in the Netherlands! Thank you for your comments. The next stage of the shed build is being edited so hopefully soon. 🤞🏻 Best regards, Robert

  • @leed6999
    @leed6999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to get an update! Its been too long, how dare life get in the way! Ha ha. Hope to see another from you soon.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lee, nice to hear from you and thanks for your comment. Yes I know, I do the same every year, promise myself I wont work as much and then end up doing it anyway. And I don't know why because the allotment is such a relaxing place to be. It's far better than working 😅. Best regards, Robert

    • @leed6999
      @leed6999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@myallotmentlife6459 hi Robert, I got myself a small plot in March of this year, I've managed a reasonably good harvest despite having had no previous experience. Your TH-cam channel was a great source of information and inspiration for me! I love being up at the allotment, wish I could spend more time there. Do you have much planned for the winter in terms of both growing and / or jobs on and changes to the plot? Look forward to the next installment!!

    • @leed6999
      @leed6999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@myallotmentlife6459 hi Robert, I got myself a small plot in March of this year, I've managed a reasonably good harvest despite having had no previous experience. Your TH-cam channel was a great source of information and inspiration for me! I love being up at the allotment, wish I could spend more time there. Do you have much planned for the winter in terms of both growing and / or jobs on and changes to the plot? Look forward to the next installment!!

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lee, thanks for your kind comments. I'm just happy that I can inspire someone in any way. Having an allotment is such a brilliant thing. I do have lots of plans yes. Once the shed is finished enough I can pull down the old one and clear that area for growing. Then after that I want to make some additions out the front of the new shed 🤞🏻

  • @joj1252
    @joj1252 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done 👍🏻 great harvest & great tidy up. Looking so much better. Productive week off… I’ve done exactly the same. Ready to hibernate & start again fresh for spring. Praying 🙏🏻 we have better weather though. It’s not been good for growing so you did well with the pumpkins 👏🏻 enjoy a rest day before you go back to work

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jo, thanks for your comments. It does feel good when you catch up with a few jobs doesn't it. Definitely praying for better weather next season. Most people I've spoken to have had a tough season. Fingers crossed it doesn't happen again in 2022. 🤞🏻 Best regards, Robert

  • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
    @terrykingsallotmentgardening 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn't take long to get a few jobs done Robert and yes its looking great. Take care my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Terry, nice to hear from you, I haven't been following many people recently due to workload but I've seen you've done very well at Malvern. I'll try to get up there next year as a visitor, I find it all so amazing and motivating. Thanks for your comments. I'll be back watching a lot more from now on I think. Better work/life balance is required. Hope you're keeping well. Best regards, Robert 👍🏻

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@myallotmentlife6459 👍❤👍

  • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
    @terrykingsallotmentgardening 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn't take long to get a few jobs done Robert and yes its looking great. Take care my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

  • @BettyandtheBees
    @BettyandtheBees 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great harvest! So many have struggled growing squash this year with the weird weather. Clearly you have the perfect spot for them!

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Betty, I only managed a single butternut, but the rest were fine. Not much else grew though. No aubergines, no tomatoes (blight), no peppers, just a lot of squash! 😅. Thanks for your comment. Best regards, Robert 👍🏻

  • @gardentours
    @gardentours 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great harvest 👍

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I was very surprised to have so much. Best regards, Robert 👍🏻

  • @samsdadalways888
    @samsdadalways888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 😁

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Sam's dad, thanks for your comment, best regards, Robert 👍🏻

  • @angelinegrows7765
    @angelinegrows7765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow’ what a squash harvest !

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Angelina, yes but it's about the only thing that did grow this year 😂

  • @nickslife7670
    @nickslife7670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What aloud of pumpkin and squash

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Nick, good to hear from you, its going to be tricky to store them all. Best regards, Robert

  • @grahamarnold4823
    @grahamarnold4823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a lot of pumpkins and squash to see you through the winter 🎃

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Graham, I think I'm going to have to give some away! Many thanks for your comment, best regards, Robert

  • @bristolveggiebeds5310
    @bristolveggiebeds5310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great amount to harvest!!!! That'll take you all winter to eat! Building does take longer than you think. I've only just finished building my DIY greenhouse, and I started it last winter, I'm so glad it's finished!

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Helen, good to hear from you. Yes I think a lot of soup making over the next few weeks! The problem with building is once you get yourself set up and ready, you've lost an hour already! Best regards, Robert 👍🏻

  • @samsdadalways888
    @samsdadalways888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Robert, how's the allotment? Missing your videos.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sam's dad, it's OK thank you. Hoping to get a vid uploaded today 🤞🏻. I hope you're well, best regards, Robert

  • @garyclifton2180
    @garyclifton2180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely pic to take home

  • @sandye9029
    @sandye9029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Start posting again please.

  • @leed6999
    @leed6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where have you gone? Missing your uploads!!

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm still here Lee, unfortunately work is super busy and TH-cam doesn't pay the bills 😅. As soon as I get time I'll be back on the vlogs. Hopefully in August 🙏. Thanks for the support. Best regards, Robert

  • @TheGeek365
    @TheGeek365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even though this video is almost 2 years old, the showdown with the brambles was so hilarious. I think we all feel like the old west when fighting the weeds in the garden. I've been watching your videos and must say you are transforming you plot very nicely and kudos to you for all the hard work and documenting it. I've subscribed.

    • @myallotmentlife6459
      @myallotmentlife6459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Geek365, many thanks for your comment. I'm glad it made you laugh. I'm not even sure how the idea came about. Thank you for your support. Best regards, Robert