Day One On My First Allotment | Allotment For Beginners | Allotment Transformation

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  • After a very short 9 months waiting on a list for an allotment, we got offered out first ever plot!
    This was our first day where we started cutting down what had taken over the plot. There was a lot of rubbish and the ground was so uneven!
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  • @GemInTheGarden
    @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You for watching the beginning of my allotment journey, please subscribe to my channel - th-cam.com/channels/m_SKs_d-mmPxDdCXYvFEJA.html

  • @Nicktgrief
    @Nicktgrief 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    measure your plot reasonably accurate and fid out where North is this will give you the layout for your plot. don't try and do it all in a week or a month ... its a marathon not a sprint. You can always cover it with landscape fabric or black plastic while you decide and weigh it down with some big tubs from your local pound shop and grow stuff in these to give you a crop while you clear it. then when it comes to planting just roll a bit back and sort that.
    Moving the shed by the tree is OK but dont forget it will be dry under the shed so you'll be taking up some of the rainfall from the tree. better to have some grass under there and sit under it for shade.
    Take a look at Steve 'Greenside up' s videos on starting a new plot ... well worth it
    Most of all Enjoy it You've got it for life if you want it 😎
    Nick

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Nick, Thank You so much for the advice and top tips, its very much appreciated! I will be sure to watch Steve's videos too.

  • @SJ-li6ho
    @SJ-li6ho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely plot to inherit. The water and bird song added bonus.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Being right next to the woods is an absolute joy, we are very lucky!

  • @delphine88313
    @delphine88313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will be following you from the USA. I LOVE Allotment video's. Happy 🚜 farming

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Delphine, Thank You for your support! I will be posting a new video shortly of a little bit of progress 😀

  • @julesa245
    @julesa245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful plot and tree stumps. Can’t wait to watch. 😊 🌞

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You for the support Jules :o)

  • @beverley1539
    @beverley1539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hiya From southern Ontario Canada Thankyou for sharing looking forward to watching upcoming journey with you both. 🐝🇨🇦

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank You for watching and supporting Beverley 🌼🌷

  • @thesmirkinggrape
    @thesmirkinggrape 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow you're so lucky, I've had my name down for years now. looking forward to watching your garden progress.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I was super lucky, I will keep my fingers crossed for you that your name comes up soon! Take care!

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow what an impact a few hours make!

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is amazing, it was hard work but worth it! 😀

  • @davidtaylor7242
    @davidtaylor7242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now your plot has been trimmed, you need to work out which area you are going to use first, this area will need to be dug over, and as many roots you can get at removed, the rest can be covered over before weeds start growing back. Good luck and don't give up, keep going, and do a bit by bit. You can cover the plot with black plastic to stop the light from reaching the ground to weaken weeds and stop the germination of weed seeds that are already in the ground. All the best.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi David, Thank You for the advice and the good luck!

  • @GardenofEmma
    @GardenofEmma ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blimey what a difference a strimmer makes. Just started watching you MR video from day one as I started on day 7. Keep up the good work

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Strimmer really did work wonders!! Thank You for your support 😃

  • @richardbird5697
    @richardbird5697 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These alotment gardens are cool .wish we had the same in australia

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are fab, so many positives to them!

  • @malcolmbarber4457
    @malcolmbarber4457 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good lord, that guy don't mess about does he! What he did in a day would take me a month lol

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Once he gets started there's no stopping him! 😆

  • @myrustygarden
    @myrustygarden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing the garbage people leave on allotments but your doing a fantastic job 👏👏👏. You will be so happy once done clearing out and planting. Great job from SW Canada 🇨🇦🐝 safe

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, let's say there was some things we found that were very suprising! Take care 🙂

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking forward to following your journey on the new allotment!

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jenny, Thank You for your support!

  • @julietteperkins-davies2811
    @julietteperkins-davies2811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t wait to see how it develops!
    Fantastic:)

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You for the support Juliette, take care! 😀

  • @jjc7306
    @jjc7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm very much looking forward to following your new allotment adventure. I also got my first plot about a month or so ago. So incredibly rewarding. Have fun and wishing you all the very best.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi JJ, Thank You for your support and wishing you lots of luck on your new plot 😊

    • @jjc7306
      @jjc7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GemInTheGarden Thanks 😊

  • @francesbatycki404
    @francesbatycki404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Golly, it takes a strong person to not flinch at the sight of all that work. The two of you seem ready, though. Best of luck.🇨🇦👍🥕👩‍🌾🍅

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I look back at what the plot looked like when we took it over, I cant beleive what we have achieved! Thank You Frances 😀

  • @clairepalmer6476
    @clairepalmer6476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How exciting 😀 I'm going to check out our new plot for the first time tomorrow I can't wait to get stuck in with the help of my grandchildren 🥰

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh how exciting!!! Good Luck, the grandchildren will absolutely love it!! 😁

  • @blackstarorganicz
    @blackstarorganicz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there. I just started my own channel, as I got an allotment plot(3). I saw your channel and watched your videos to get some ideas, good work hun, keep it up.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello 👋 I've just subscribed, I look forward to seeing the transformation 😀 take care and have a great weekend!

  • @gardenonthemoors
    @gardenonthemoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How exciting!! Good luck with the allotment 😁

  • @northernkarma9296
    @northernkarma9296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great! Cheers from Canada!

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello 👋 Have a great weekend!

  • @kevinmilnr1738
    @kevinmilnr1738 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Put your nettles in a big barrel add rain water or tap then you’ll have nettle tea to feed your plants great nitrogen hit 🙂

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Kevin, Thank You for the advice 😊 Have a great week and take care!

  • @joj1252
    @joj1252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful plot ready & waiting for you to bring it back to life & create something amazing 🤩 can’t wait to see it develop.
    I got my plot last year. It’s been so much fun. Watch Steve from greenside up as he has amazing tips & advice when starting a new plot. He covers EVERYTHING 👍🏻 he’s really helped me. good luck 🍀

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank You for the support Jo J and Thank You for the recommendation for Greenside up too 😊

  • @harrieth7003
    @harrieth7003 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I put my name down for an allotment a couple of weeks ago, thinking it would be a months or years wait, and got a text a couple of days later saying there was half a plot (which is plenty!) available 😂 I took it as I thought maybe it was now or never! Very unprepared but it’s in a better state than yours so that’s good for me who’s a total novice. Need to dig it over - and need to google how to do that haha

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Harriet 👋 congratulations on your new allotment! How exciting! ☺️ how are you getting on so far? Keep me updated on your progress 😊

  • @MsYingyang2
    @MsYingyang2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with other comment on moving shed away from tree. Perhaps closer to the edge of plot near path where you can get access to tools. it wont take up valuable plot for growing.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello 👋 yes we did take the advice and moved the shed, you can see where we put it in this video 😊
      th-cam.com/video/9-gC54UMfCI/w-d-xo.html
      Thank You for watching 😀

  • @jasonwoods4811
    @jasonwoods4811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking forward to following your journey on the new allotment, and see what you going to do with it :D

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank You for the support Jason :o)

  • @annettemosell6947
    @annettemosell6947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work

  • @susanmatthews-bp1mv
    @susanmatthews-bp1mv 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    IV just watched again X gem you have done loads Yo🎲🎲🎲u and Vinnie xx

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes its amazing what we have done really 😀😀

  • @AngelaM745
    @AngelaM745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so curious how it will develop, done much that day

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Angela, we are hoping to finish the clearing, flattening and adding the raised beds this week, weather permitting!

  • @fromanjeesgarden
    @fromanjeesgarden ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel 🎉

  • @lilyingham5790
    @lilyingham5790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed your video 😊 I will subscribe! I was just wondering, how big your plot is? I'm going to look at one on Monday, I think it is 5 poles. Thanks 😊

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lily, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😀 its around 15 meters long, I think that's around 3 rods ☺

  • @johnwillis3596
    @johnwillis3596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not sure where in the UK you are, but is it usual to have to wait as long as you have ?

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi John, it varies, my dad waited nearly 4 years for his, I think I had a relatively short wait 😀

    • @johnwillis3596
      @johnwillis3596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you transform the plot

  • @GardenMyselfHappy
    @GardenMyselfHappy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love jumping back to beginnings.. What a lovely allotment site. What is the long seating for in the neighbouring plot ?

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You for going all the way back to the begining ☺️ That is a support for a Grapevine, the vine rests on it. The Grapevine is absolutely huge and runs the whole length of the plot! Amazing 🍇

    • @GardenMyselfHappy
      @GardenMyselfHappy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GemInTheGarden oh wow that is incredible!! And to be that sunny.
      I'm so glad you're doing well your plot sure has taken shape.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know its super impressive 👏 🍇 Thank You, its been hard work but we have loved it! 😊

  • @Bloomingcurlsv1
    @Bloomingcurlsv1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How big is your plot? I just got a 5 pole plot so trying to compare sizes

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey 👋 its roughly 10 meters by 6 meters, I'm not sure how many poles that is, sorry! Congratulations on your new allotment and I hope you have a great growing season ☺

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that plot must have been unused for a while.

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Chris, I'm sure it was at least a year, we are still finding plastic 🙃 have a great week 😀

  • @richardschaffling9882
    @richardschaffling9882 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you buy these little plots or rent them how does it work

    • @GemInTheGarden
      @GemInTheGarden  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Richard, the plots are rented, I pay £40 per year 👍