Cried my eyes out this week. Danni’s gloves are the same ones my mum had. She loved gardening and spent hours messing about with green things. Missing her again on Mother’s Day, but seeing the joy in Danni as she makes her green adventure start was just lovely.

To be perfectly honest I believe your stainless steel planter is actually a fish poacher used for cooking full size fish. But I'm sure it'll make a wonderful planter that won't give you any problems rusting out exclamation point

I recommend using water absorbing crystals in the planter. In the middle of summer the bed will dry out really quick and despite being surrounded by water you'll be watering all the time. The crystals even the watering out.

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that we’ll look at those!

Firstly good to see you Joe with your beer, Ben and Emily mentioned it the other day. The boxed veg bed looked really good 🤞it works out for you to have your own fresh home grown food. Thank you for sharing. Take care and stay safe.

The stainless steel planter need holes drilled in the bottom for the water the drain off and also when you burn would like you did it's a good idea to brush it off and it looks really good

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Cheers for the tips!

Love the ingenuity you have in making things and coming up with the ideas. The masking tape touch was genius!

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

😂😂 cheers! I thought it was a way to get me out of having to cycle to the nearest toolstation (1.5 hour round trip!)

Waaay too early for cucumbers to germinate outdoors. You want to start them off in a seed tray (recycled desert pots are good for this) indoors and transplant out once they're small plants late in May. Spring onions should be fine, but regular onions really needed sowing before Christmas to have a long enough growing season. "Winter density" lettuce has a long growing season and is worth growing in colder months. Beetroot would probably do OK in that bed. I'd also try spinach and rocket in there - but most things probably want sowing in another month or two.

I grow shallots from the ones I buy. Put the bottom of the shallot bulbs into water and they will grow roots, transplant into your garden. To harvest just cut the green part off don’t dig them up as they will regrow. You can grow vegetables from others you have also. Collect the seeds, The bulb of Celery will also grow roots and you can plant it out. I live in a temperate climate so you will need to do research for your climate.

Danni, we also love gardening and my wife also got her face full of soil when she is in the garden doing planting and harvesting, i always call it "Garden-Glitter".

Should look up hydro/aquaponics vertical gardens. You could run drain pipe along sides of your boat and grow loads. Can use a tank and a pump and do flood and drain method or just soil and water it yourself but can be three times a day in summer.

Emily and Benny had their first AmbulanceVan vlog today and mentioned your Bier expertise while she is having the same Belgian cherry brew you are having here! Great raised bed idea.

This is looking good well done, couple of suggestions, onion sets are much easier to get a return on. Spring onions, a fun trick, if you buy a bunch and when you use keep the bottom inch or two at the bulb end and plant in soil, bingo a new spring onion never fails. Then something I do to supplement early crops is buy some supermarket potted herbs and divide up often x8 plants from one, it a quick return when the soil in my raised beds is cold early in the year.

Well done on your garden selection! If you can find a piece of thick plastic lying around you can lay it over the top and make a little greenhouse until the weather warms up. Seeds need warm, damp soil to germinate, which is why so many people in climates like yours start seeds inside at this time of year. You could start them under your cratch cover if these don’t work then transfer them out when it’s a bit warmer. Seed packets also fit in the pocket photo albums, and you’ll likely find a few of those in your charity shop adventures!

Joe, you can't do it now cos the box is full but should always screw small rubber doorstops to the underside of the pallet in each cornet so water doesn't get trapped underneath, but for now could just slide one under each corner without fixing it, the only thing touching the roof is the doorstops, minimal contact

Great work on the planter Joe! It’s great to see that you are going to grow your own veggies & herbs. Did you know that you can start your spring onions, yellow & red, celery and many other veg from your kitchen scraps? If you Google “ 10 vegetables you can grow from kitchen scraps” , the Ladies name Mary Nest. She has loads of veggie garden hints for beginners. Can’t share the channel as youtube won’t let me🤨. Anyway, once you get your first harvest you will be able to use the scraps& cuttings to regrow more, thus cutting your costs. Hope you don’t mind the suggestions, just wanted to share with you. Hope your first little garden is a great success, Take care, xx💕🇨🇦

The drone shot thru the mist was amazing. Looking forward to making calendula oil.

MMMMM Cherry beer!

Hi Joe, Hi Danni What an incredible shot of the boat in the mist. I just love other shots you have accomplished with the drone. Joe have you considered having a beer producer as a sponsor? Joe the boards that you used to make the raised gardens, what an amazing idea. I just asked my partner if she had seen anything like them over here and the answer was NO. Where did you get them from, B&Q? In future if you require a protective finish on wood that will not leach chemicals, look at either a marine wax or oil like Swedish or Tung. They seem to work well. Mark Alberta, Canada

Hi guys, your steel planter looks like a salmon kettle 👍 love watching the shinanakins every week. 😉

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Yeah found out it was a salmon kettle, makes a great planter! 😂

I hope your cucumbers grow down the sides, rather than upwards - you might have a problem with low bridges otherwise 😂 Great idea for the rooftop garden though, and as others have said, that's s fantastic piece of aerial footage through the mist. I've not seen that done before 😎

I was born in Watford many moons ago and you’re moored in Cassiobury Park where we played as kids ( 1960’s), we often saw workboats on the canal including “Ovaltine” and “Dickinson paper mill boats”… I’ve also moored where you are many times over the years but it can get very busy with Gongoozerlers in summer time. You’ll soon be heading toward Hunton Bridge ( under the M25) then onto Apsely where you’ll find either the “Old Red Lion” or “ The Paper Mill” pubs… 👍🏻

Hi it might be wonderful to see the yellow book back on show 😊 love and light little one 😊#X

Dont forget the garlic :) Could also do potatoes in a bucket and carrots in drainpipes

Nice work charring the wood. I’ve used that instead of pressure treated lumber. Not so great in contact with concrete/cement, but good in the ground. Best of luck with the veg.

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Can't believe you're using a Fish Kettle as a Planter. Before I'd retired I would have paid for that Kettle, would have been really useful. I play Saxophone now & I sometimes see old Saxes being used as Lamps. It is shame it's not used anymore for its purpose. Can't wait for your Cooking lessons from the Boat, always find those segments amusing.

Good luck with ur vegies. Marvellous job anything you grow is better than you buy xx

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

100%! & Thank you!

Tumbling toms tomatoes can be grown in a pot 👍

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Good idea!

@md2320

3 ай бұрын

@@DanniandJoe you should get loads of tomatoes from a couple of plants 👍 my wife loves it when I grow them 🤣😂🤣😂

A lot of herbs come from the Mediterranean so need soil that is well-draining and not very rich, so mix in some horticultural sand with the compost (not builders sand). Herbs hate wet sodden soil, so you need to make some drainage holes in the bottom. Yes, you have that plate with holes, but when it rains the whole fish steamer will fill up with water and the roots will rot.

Funny I just watched Emily drinking the same beer in Belgium that you recommended

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Yeah their trip looks great we’ve been to Dinant before, I recommended the Leffe Museum

It all looks great. Cant wait to see the results of your planting.

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The best video 😊😊😊 fire making for “ burning “ wood and dinner. The planter is gorgeous and the veggies will be great 🎉 🎉

hi dani and joe new to your channel binge watching old videos,to grow tomatoes try a tumbler / basket cherry variety my favourite is 'hundreds and thousands ' give you a good crop from small space 🙂

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Aw they sound delicious! Thank you ☺️

cuteeee! can’t wait to see all your veggies this summer 😍

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

That’s if any grow 😂😭

That planter looks fine on the roof, a very neat job. I hope you are rewarded with a good crop. I love cucumber and I like to pickle thick slices they are great with sliced ham or corned beef. You earned that beer Joe. 🥒🥒🧅

Your wee palette garden is very sweet

That aerial shot in the mist, excellent. One thing, those hinges on the timber you charred, they looked like stainless steel but might have been galvanised, I've seen both. Never heat galvanised metal, I won't go into detail but if you google it, you'll see why. Best wishes.

Hi...yes good luck with plants and flowers..Will look great ..

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wilbur said he approves of your beer of the week, he reckons that’s their best flavour 🍻

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Yeah so good for a fruit infused beer, not too sweet!!

Joe,I see you are rubbing off on Ben and Emily . They are on a road trip to Italy and stopped off to view a beer museum on your recommendation and Emily went on to try some Cherry Beer. Your fame is spreading. Well done you two. Another entertaining video from you both.

Good work 👏 hope your veg and flowers do well Good luck 👍 😊

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Really brilliant, I look forward to seeing your veggie growing progress xx

Well done with the garden ❤

Hi Guys, you could always use the metal planter as a Salmon Poacher. 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️😎

fantastic video❤from sheboygan, wisconsin

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Interesting video. Hope you enjoy growing your own veggies and good luck with it. The bed looks good on your roof. Tomatoes can easily be grown in hanging baskets and tubs. Looks a nice mooring space. Large onions grow easier from onion sets. Best wishes with your project👍🙋🌱🌿🪴

I love how mucky you got Danni, you look sooo happy 😊

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Is that metal thing a Fish Kettle?

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Yes we later discovered! Nice to reuse thing (it already had plants in when we found it)

Good luck on your venture hope it really blooms

Some great tips on making planters. Cool vlog.

Parsley is easy to grow. It has a long tap root so does better in a tall pot, 10 or 12 or more inches deep. Your own fresh herbs are such a little luxury.

Hi Danni and Joe. I really admire you both. It's a pleasure to watch your channel. Great content. Love it . Keep warm and safe. ❤❤❤

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Cucumbers and tomatoes are fine in pots but you need to start them inside and plant out in May !! Too cold for them to germinate . The rest should be ok !!

omg that was an awesome Vvlog and how ti make a garden bed, I have a few pallets, might have to try.... if you get a chance try grow some tomatoes, should be right time of year for you soon. Good luck and can't wait to see your veggies grow.

Grow grow Xx

Hi Danni n Joe love you two. I will be planting herbs when i grt my bboat tooo just a little warning for you both certain herbs dont like each other and wont grow if they are too close to one they dont gef along. With beware the dont like certain veg either 😮😮😮😢x. Cant waitto see them

looking forward 😀

Congratulations on an amazing vlog once more. Beautiful aerial shots. Thank you 🙏 Cup of tea first 😂, an after my own heart 😂😂. Tea, beer and diy is a dangerous combination. Well done Joe 👍👍 Monty Don has got to watch his back now, Danni for gardener’s world ❤Can’t wait to see the results🤞🤞

Possibly a bit early to plant? Hope not.

Awesome garden

love this idea, mazuma is really nice like a weaker rocket. put a cut plastic bottle over the cucumber and that will protect it.

Wow Joe that drone shot was spectacular 🎉

Ha you 2 over our years of gardening weave found it best to just forget cost get on with the fun which there is plenty . We will leave you to figure it all out by yourselves like we did ,the one bit of advice the best bug killer is you thumb and forefinger. Zero chemicals needed you have the same exterminator as we do in your case canal birds in ours 100 rds. of Crows just drop the warms on the pool deck and were all happy you toss yours in the canal. P S keep a good journal when your in your 80 it helps to look back for info things you have for gotten or will soon forget and you will it just happens Good luck you 2 wishing you 2 all the best of health and long life. if you decide to keep a journal also make a note about the days weather.

So cute xx

Good luck with the raised bed, It looks perfect. I've just sown some garden peas & Mangetout, they're a delicious Spring treat.

I love you both. You are brilliant and your channel is a joy to watch !

Well done guys thank for a lovely weekend the food was fab xx

Favor to ask. Part of the fun of watching your channel is to be able to follow your trips on Google Earth. Is there any chance you could/would use what3words at the start of each video. The what3words would give your viewers the exact location of your starting point. At the least let us know what canal you're on, closest village, city and direction you're heading. A lot of time if we know the name of the canal and what bridge number you are passing under, we can Google the location of the bridge. Appreciate any help you will offer.

Collect seeds from your tomatoes. They grow well in some buckets.

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Good idea, cheers!

Stainless steel thing is a fish poacher salmon guava fish should have a lid with it

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Aw it didn’t have a lid it already had plants in it. We seen one for sale shortly after so discovered it’s use haha

Great stuff guys. Personally I would have had the cucumbers in a separate tub in the bow area as cucumber plants usually grow quite tall. Mine hit 6ft in the greenhouse and need support from above when the fruit get heavy Looking forward to seeing how you get on

Good luck with the gardening. Could u pot a couple of tomato plants in the cratch ? Great idea with the pallet too. Best wishes

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Think we might! Thank you ☺️

Good luck with the gardening, wondering how much heat comes up from the boat to warm the seeds and help germination

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Hadn’t thought of that!

👍

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Are you going to use the compost from your toilet on your new garden?

We grew tomatoes in a pot with a stick in the centre had more success than in the garden

Hi Joe, what is the significance of "peat free" in your soil ? Thanks, Freddie

@Meinoz

4 ай бұрын

In the Uk peat is a no no now as it uses a precious resource from millions of years of peat bog land and destroys the landscape and wildlife habitats.. from what I can gather! I live in Australia so Uk peeps maybe able to elaborate…

Salmon poacher 😉

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Haha love repurposing things!

u need a net or the birds!!! :-0

:)

why don't you lay a trellis flat for tomatoes and cucumbers. you will have to just spread them along instead of them growing up kit.

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s a good shout!

I guess you haven't heard. The UN says small gardens are bad for the environment as they produce much more carbon emissions than do an equivalent amount of produce from large farm operations. So, be good little UN robots, mind your betters, and don't provide for yourselves. Enjoy the WEF crickets.

Good luck both with the veggies tc now the oldies 🤗🤗👍👍🥬🌶️🥕🌽🫛🥒

Wait❤

@DanniandJoe

3 ай бұрын

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