I've had a phone call to say I've managed to secure my first allotment, which i'm over the moon about! Just found your channel and finding your videos on clearing the allotment extremely useful. Will be binge watching as much as I can.
When we moved into our house I dug out the compost bin and found alot of garbage including Christmas lights. What are people thinking??? I like this new plot more than the old one and your neighbors seem nicer.
That neighbor sounded friendly. But if any nasty ones come around just sigh and say “Oh man, don’t make me dig another hole!” Lol. That was one big hole, you could have put a Mini car in there.
Hi Joe, you are working so hard . What a good idea about putting weeds,and rotten wood in a hole. I will be adding this to my helpful list.. keep up the good work. Take care . JJ.XX
That was more of a garbage pile with a bit of organic waste mixed in than a compost pile. If plots could smile, this one would have the biggest grin ever now that you are caring for it.
Cheering you on from across the pond. It is good to see all the hubbub behind you and you can finally "dig in" and begin creating. I really enjoyed this video. Positive vibes with this one.
Yes Joe you need work boots! In that hole you should put some big branches in there to hold the water it will up take for many years afterwards! Great job Joe, you're a worker for sure!
Thank you for the video! It is definitely a lot of work to get the plot set up. It is easy to get discouraged in the beginning, but just a few more days and it will look like a totally different piece of ground! Thank you for sharing your adventure on the new plot.
Hey Joe, i know this upload is 3 years old now and I'm new to your channel but really enjoying your content and it's really helping me gain knowledge and ideas to tackle my allotment !! 👍👍👍
Hi Joe. Watching you just made my back hurt even more then it does now. I'm so glad that you are in your happy place. There is a lot of work to getting a plot ready. I guess I was lucky that the two gardens we had where already & we didn't have to put a lot of work into them to get them ready. I wish I could do that kind of work now but I can't anymore. Just will do my waist high beds. Glad the weather has stop raining for now for you for now. Happy gardening. Della, Iowa, US. :) :)
Hey, Ruby here in Alabama. I like your eye for detail, and persistence. That's the way I like my little garden. I couldn't handle a big garden like you do cause I've gotten older, and that seems to get in my way. Haha. This may sound crazy, but, I love seeing all those little seeds popping their heads up above the dirt trying to live and thrive. It's like the earth is giving birth to hundreds of little plants finally saying, WE MADE IT!! I take care of them, and they feed me. A good deal. Can't wait to see how you whip that spot of dirt into shape.
really enjoyed watching this video. I have just took on an allotment and am watching and learning from you and your past videos, but I am really enjoying this new "seris" . That bloke you were chatting to seemed friendly..glad you moved plots away from those idiots..keep up the hard work. any tips for allotmenteering with a back problem most welcome 🤗
Doing a good job there joe, glad i am just sitting here watching it .as it looks pretty hard work. but nothing better standing back and saying to your self ---- I did that - and feeling proud
That's a god strong start there Joe. Just booked Friday and Saturday off work so I can get started on my new half plot thinking I'll take snaps of my progress. Aslo onion sets and spuds to bed in, on the main plot. Can't wait to see the next instalment 👍
Diggin again Joe,looking good,stay happy man looking forward to the plot whatever way you choose to have it,best wishes from Edinburgh,well near there.
These videos you are doing about setting up an allotment, couldn't have come at a better time for me I got to see a allotment on Saturday & all being well I will have me very own allotment for the 1st time. So keep these videos coming please.
Great progress Joe...when you were digging out the compost bin; ah man, I was getting so annoyed at the plastic..why on earth would someone do that?..so they’re trying to create lovely compost, but fill it full of plastic, that won’t degrade but will leach chemicals into the compost?!..it just beggars belief eh?...anyhow, it looks different class already mate, well done...cheers, Mark
Joe, will the big hole thingy work for blackberry canes? I've just cleared my plot of a million blackberry bushes and dug the canes out and I just have them in a massive pile at the back, which is such a waste of space really. If I can bury them all really deep can I then plant over the top of them?
Emma Bailey, I would becareful on those balckberries, they might send up shoots, I think I would put them into the burn pile, and or share them with fellow plot members, if they want new balckberry plants. Just a thought?
Could you bury soil that’s infected with bindweed and brambles or would that still make it’s way up to the top?? We have a load of turf piled up and I’m not sure what we can do with it! ☹️
Emma Dobson I would bury bindweed as it still grows as deep as three feet underground! Nightmare stuff as you know Emma. Burn it if you can separate it 🔥
You certainly got a lot done in a short space of time, it has taken me weeks to clear half a neglected allotment, a little bit at a time, but the end result feels great 😊. So after all your digging and clearing do you intend to go no dig like your other plots?
Izzy Wizzy It’s hard work for sure but very rewarding, no dig is the way forward for me and my now three plots haha I was considering 50 / 50 no dig but I’ll decide for sure once it all been dug over so I can see what the soil is like over the entire plot. Keep at it Izzy
Please, please, please invest in a pair of decent workbooks and decent gloves. Your feet and handswill thank you for it. I am speaking from experience here from slicing hands and standing on nails etc. Great videos and keep up the good work.
hi joe mills i love your allotment it looks amazing mate i love to meet upwith you one day to show you my allotment and show you what i have bean doing i have spechl needs i love garodning it be so amzing to meet up with you that wood be dreem take care mate from corey
I’m 19 (nearing 20) and have put forward a request for an allotment lol hope I get one soon I know some people wait years
I've had a phone call to say I've managed to secure my first allotment, which i'm over the moon about! Just found your channel and finding your videos on clearing the allotment extremely useful. Will be binge watching as much as I can.
You should get yourself a pair of sturdy work shoes.
Haleyg I should lol
Joe Mills Thanks for the reply !
How cute did that old timer sound bless him
When we moved into our house I dug out the compost bin and found alot of garbage including Christmas lights. What are people thinking??? I like this new plot more than the old one and your neighbors seem nicer.
Maybe they thought the bulbs would grow.
i love your stuff mate wow
What a positive neighbour!! Love it.
💪 hard work,great work.
That neighbor sounded friendly. But if any nasty ones come around just sigh and say “Oh man, don’t make me dig another hole!” Lol. That was one big hole, you could have put a Mini car in there.
Clearing an allotment
Hi Joe, you are working so hard .
What a good idea about putting weeds,and rotten wood in a hole. I will be adding this to my helpful list.. keep up the good work. Take care . JJ.XX
That was more of a garbage pile with a bit of organic waste mixed in than a compost pile. If plots could smile, this one would have the biggest grin ever now that you are caring for it.
Cheering you on from across the pond. It is good to see all the hubbub behind you and you can finally "dig in" and begin creating. I really enjoyed this video. Positive vibes with this one.
Yes Joe you need work boots! In that hole you should put some big branches in there to hold the water it will up take for many years afterwards! Great job Joe, you're a worker for sure!
Great video Joseph mills!👍
Thank you for the video!
It is definitely a lot of work to get the plot set up. It is easy to get discouraged in the beginning, but just a few more days and it will look like a totally different piece of ground! Thank you for sharing your adventure on the new plot.
Hey Joe, i know this upload is 3 years old now and I'm new to your channel but really enjoying your content and it's really helping me gain knowledge and ideas to tackle my allotment !! 👍👍👍
Thats ok James because it’s all still relevant haha thanks so much for reaching out to me! 😁
That was a lot of digging,! I hate pulling plastic out of my plot too!
Hi Joe. Watching you just made my back hurt even more then it does now. I'm so glad that you are in your happy place. There is a lot of work to getting a plot ready. I guess I was lucky that the two gardens we had where already & we didn't have to put a lot of work into them to get them ready. I wish I could do that kind of work now but I can't anymore. Just will do my waist high beds. Glad the weather has stop raining for now for you for now. Happy gardening. Della, Iowa, US. :) :)
Your ground looks good to dig! Xx
That looks like good soil. Glad you have a friendly neighbour this time x
Thanks Joe! The seeds have arrived to The Neverlands!🤗
Me MyselfAndI Ah that’s brilliant 🌱🍅
Thank you for being my teacher....I am learning all kinds of stuff from you and now I am seeing WHY you dig down before moving on. :) Yea Joe! :)
Hey, Ruby here in Alabama. I like your eye for detail, and persistence. That's the way I like my little garden. I couldn't handle a big garden like you do cause I've gotten older, and that seems to get in my way. Haha. This may sound crazy, but, I love seeing all those little seeds popping their heads up above the dirt trying to live and thrive. It's like the earth is giving birth to hundreds of little plants finally saying, WE MADE IT!! I take care of them, and they feed me. A good deal. Can't wait to see how you whip that spot of dirt into shape.
really enjoyed watching this video. I have just took on an allotment and am watching and learning from you and your past videos, but I am really enjoying this new "seris" . That bloke you were chatting to seemed friendly..glad you moved plots away from those idiots..keep up the hard work. any tips for allotmenteering with a back problem most welcome 🤗
I couldn't even put a fork in the compost bin that was in my allotment.. it was full of bricks and tin cans and all sorts.
Looks great Joe can't wait to see more 😊🦇🌻🐓👍
It's looking good so far Joe, love and blessings to you and Kelly and not for getting Winter lol from Scotland :) :)
Doing a good job there joe, glad i am just sitting here watching it .as it looks pretty hard work. but nothing better standing back and saying to your self ---- I did that - and feeling proud
I always “like” your videos before I’ve even started to watch it as I know you always upload great content 😄 hope you do a live stream soon as well.
That's a god strong start there Joe. Just booked Friday and Saturday off work so I can get started on my new half plot thinking I'll take snaps of my progress.
Aslo onion sets and spuds to bed in, on the main plot. Can't wait to see the next instalment 👍
Getting my first allotment with zero experience this week, think this series will be invaluable
Looking good already!!! Very relaxing watching this!
Diggin again Joe,looking good,stay happy man looking forward to the plot whatever way you choose to have it,best wishes from Edinburgh,well near there.
These videos you are doing about setting up an allotment, couldn't have come at a better time for me I got to see a allotment on Saturday & all being well I will have me very own allotment for the 1st time.
So keep these videos coming please.
Wish I had your energy Joe 😉 Be blessed mxxx
Joe, great advice, thank you. What is you answer to bind weed? My plot has one area very thick with bind weed and little patches of it throughout.
Great progress Joe...when you were digging out the compost bin; ah man, I was getting so annoyed at the plastic..why on earth would someone do that?..so they’re trying to create lovely compost, but fill it full of plastic, that won’t degrade but will leach chemicals into the compost?!..it just beggars belief eh?...anyhow, it looks different class already mate, well done...cheers, Mark
Would you do this burying thing if you had bindweed?
Definitely not my friend
Fantastic. 👍
Joe, will the big hole thingy work for blackberry canes? I've just cleared my plot of a million blackberry bushes and dug the canes out and I just have them in a massive pile at the back, which is such a waste of space really. If I can bury them all really deep can I then plant over the top of them?
Emma Bailey, I would becareful on those balckberries, they might send up shoots, I think I would put them into the burn pile, and or share them with fellow plot members, if they want new balckberry plants. Just a thought?
Could you bury soil that’s infected with bindweed and brambles or would that still make it’s way up to the top?? We have a load of turf piled up and I’m not sure what we can do with it! ☹️
Emma Dobson I would bury bindweed as it still grows as deep as three feet underground! Nightmare stuff as you know Emma. Burn it if you can separate it 🔥
is the burying weeds the same as the double dig idea ? :)
You certainly got a lot done in a short space of time, it has taken me weeks to clear half a neglected allotment, a little bit at a time, but the end result feels great 😊. So after all your digging and clearing do you intend to go no dig like your other plots?
Izzy Wizzy It’s hard work for sure but very rewarding, no dig is the way forward for me and my now three plots haha I was considering 50 / 50 no dig but I’ll decide for sure once it all been dug over so I can see what the soil is like over the entire plot. Keep at it Izzy
Is soil sand? It looks like it. I have clay and I dig like a madwoman cor everything 😀
Another great video!
Please, please, please invest in a pair of decent workbooks and decent gloves. Your feet and handswill thank you for it. I am speaking from experience here from slicing hands and standing on nails etc. Great videos and keep up the good work.
I hope the last user of that plot is watching this and seeing you dig all his crap out he buried.
Digging to Australia! Coming to visit Joe?🇦🇺
Allotment in Newham E13, can you recommend a work man? to turn it around, its quite small
hi joe mills i love your allotment it looks amazing mate i love to meet upwith you one day to show you my allotment and show you what i have bean doing i have spechl needs i love garodning it be so amzing to meet up with you that wood be dreem take care mate from corey
Cut the little laughs out it is annoying .
You’re asking me to shut off my quality personality for a strange bitter person on TH-cam lol erm no hehehahahahahaha