Can't advise on the camera thing but I can tell you this, the quality of your video's comes from you Emma! You are amazing! You are a joy to watch and follow, you always make me smile. And Yes!!!, you are perfectly entitled to be proud, blowing your own trumpet. You have battled against what was a complete jungle on your new plot. With all due respect Emma, look at it now. It's loved and cared for. Young fruit bushes quite like to be decapitated. They will send out many more branches.

It is fine as it is, do not spent your money for better material things. This is YOU... And most people like your video'' s as it is.... You are so good in being you.

Try saving a compost bag for those stubborn bindweeds! Turn it inside out so it’s black, fill it with the pulled weeds & lay it down like a pillow over a section of dirt you want to be weed free, and let the sun & heat FRY the weeds inside. By autumn at least they’ll be mostly broken down and suitable as mulch. In two years, it’s free potting soil.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

That’s a great tip thank you x

Considering you do it on your own you've done remarkably well Emma, yes you should feel proud of yourself 👍

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thanks! ☺️

Camara seems fine to me. And I think the cucumber structure looks fine, especially once something is growing up it. I like the make do and mend of allotments rather than new. Great vlog Emma, thanks for posting 😊. Plot is looking fab!

If your not sure how to protect or support your fruit and veg, have a stroll around the allotment site to see how others have tackled the problem.❤

Your camera is alright the picture quality is good👍💚💚

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks! X

I recently 'found' your channel and I have zero complaints about the camera. Your camera work is nice and the content is 100% the most important thing, slightly more or less grainy or a different whitebalance technology or whatever would not make an iota of difference to me.

You absolutely should be proud!! Look at it- beautiful!!! You put in a ton of hard work and sheer determination!!! 💪❤🎉 Good luck with the camera shopping!

Hi Emma you have worked wonders on 1 plot let a lone 2 plots I think you have work so bloody hard I take my hat of to you it looks beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏👏 very Irene 😘 xx

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much xx

I actually think the pallet idea will work Emma. I'm sure I've seen it used before. Whack the cucumbers in! 😂

Love the little cucumber trellis! I was going to try something like that when I planted mine but I decided to connect 3 pallets side by side and create a pallet fence for my cucumbers and squash to grow up and over. I spray painted the fence in a tropical blue a few weeks before I planted them. All of the squash and cucumber plants have now grown over the top and are producing like crazy...my first time planting cucumbers in the ground. You have done an amazing job and everything looks beautiful!

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Oh wow, sounds beautiful! I hope my cucumbers don’t get eaten too quickly by the slugs! 🐌

@CindyOrangeNeely

Ай бұрын

@@emmasallotmentdiaries I hope they don't either!

Hi Emma! 🙂About your camera, as you mentioned in another comment, it might be worth having it looked at and getting a quote for any work that's needed. For an £800 investment it would be a shame to ditch it. As an alternative, or even a back-up to your Canon, I'd recommend the GoPro 12. I've been doing monthly plot tour videos for 6 years with the GoPro 7 and recently upgraded to the 12 with the 7 as my 'reserve'. For £300 the GoPro 12 would give you all you need plus you can dunk it in water (although I've never done that and would never recommend it 🙂). Recently I've been looking at the Canon 90D DSLR, which is an amazing 4K camera with image stabiliser, but it would probably be too heavy for holding on an extended arm for any length of time. It's £1,180 with lens on Amazon but £749 for 'body only' from hdew cameras (Wallington, Surrey, est 1993), If you went with the latter you could add whatever lenses you like. Or you might already have access to Canon lenses, which would be handy. Anyway, we love your videos, and you could record them on an old flip-up Nokia phone in 240p and we'd still enjoy them! 🙂

Dear Emma, Your garden looks Fab Here in the Netherlands we have Rain, and snails This is the Worst year Ever for me, Thank you for your Positivaty Bless you and your Family❤

On the subject of cameras I think you'd really benefit from having a trail cam. You can then identify what's eating what. It'd be interesting to actually see the culprits and you can then better protect your plants etc. knowing who or what's eating / damaging them.

I like the cucumber ramp. It will look amazing!❤❤

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

I hope so! Depends if the slugs get there first or not 😂

What you need Emma is a deck chair and a little £15 gas stove so you can sit and enjoy your plot with a cup of coffee /tea for 10 minutes. Cos you're doing so well

@joycehennequin8469

Ай бұрын

Totally agree 👌

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

I really do. All coming in the autumn time I think x

You have done an amazing job on your plotS! Plural!! 👩🏼‍🌾 When I first saw what you took on I thought -well actually I’m not sure what I thought, no words to describe what I thought! It’s been great to see you just keep going and going and keep making improvements-very inspiring esp for those of us doing these things solo! 💪🏼 I’m not sure everyone understands how good it can be for your sanity to have something like this in your life!! Keep inspiring and keep leading by your example & bring more people into the gardening tribe-it’s good for the world!! 🐛👩🏼‍🌾🌸

ithink you mean loganberry not alderberry emma love your vlog could watch allday xx

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Yes! Hahaha! That’s exactly what I meant, thank you x

The pressley girls have a KZread channel and they have a go pro camera they use around and under water. You are the best feature of your videos.

I really like your cucumber ramp, i made my cucumber frame from big canes and a football goal net 😂 so far my cucumbers like it,

You could have left the poles up and put some bunting on the top. the fluter may keep the birds away from fruits

you could just use a tomato frame to support the elderberry, Emma.

Your plots look absolutely amazing. Your camera looks great to us so maybe save your money for now

I totally agree sweet,your allotment looks great this year 💞🙌💥💦🍄🌷🌿

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thank you Xx

You have a lovely allotment , I haven't seen the sun yet

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Oh no! It just pops out for a bit here and then hides behind a thick layer of cloud all day long 😂😭

Emma all your hard work is paying off the allotment is looking beautiful! Some of my stuff grown from seed is also growing and doing well. I grew coleus from seed and they are stunning I have lime ones and ones with watermelon striping etc.. they are gorgeous you should grow some from seed soooo easy but be careful they are tiny seeds and they all germinate. I also have tomatoes and my raspberries I planted 2 years ago are out of control and I was able to share extra plants this year. Also squash and cucumbers and pumpkins and I just had a great garlic and potato 🥔 Harvest and more coming. You do a little at a time when you can and then you look around and realize I did that and I did good. It’s been a joy watching your journey!

You SHOULD be proud, Emma!

Hi Emma you need to dig all the vine weed out or it will back as crazy as aver in two weeks!! I think the elderberry is a loganberry - elderberry is a huge tree e centrally so you don’t want that. Your isn’t 😊. Cucumbers need sun and support as they have tendrils that line to cling on

The video quality seems fine emma, but if you did want to invest in a new one eventually maybe a go pro camera would be better for you to use. More robust, dirt and water resistance and smaller. The plot is looking great congratulations on all your hard work. Thing's seem to be catching up now. 🎉

I met a very tiny frog in the grass today, very difficult to cut any grass whilst miniature creatures are there....no bigger than a thumb nail. They jump all over the place....😊

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Oh no! I’ll have to be more careful next time, but I’m a pretty slow grass cutter and I did it by hand, not machine so I don’t think I hurt any critters x

@clarefoskett9959

Ай бұрын

@@emmasallotmentdiaries I'm sure you didn't hurt anything. They all know you 😃 . I reckon they all speak.... My dog keeps plopping on the hose! Very naughty x

Hey Emma,your vlogs are great,my husband and i, looks your vlogs,and i now from you that you have panics(anxiety disorder),we love to look at your vlogs,my twin sister have Anxiety disorder,she have medicin for this,it dusnt matter how your vlogs are,we love it!!!,my husband has alsow a plot,pinks plot,he alsow very happy with it,good luck with your plot,by by,you doing great!!

Hi Emma, Definitely go for a Sony ZVE10.. the picture quality is perfect, sharp and the colors are nice.

I will give you credit what you have done this year to turn the new plot around I must say I didn't think you would have been to do it and that's nothing bad about you it's just how bad the plot was but a big pat on the back you have done so well for 1year so if you can do this in 1year just think how much more you can do next year with the final bits you may still wish to tackle I know a new shed was a thing you have said many times not sure if that's still on cards and the dummy area at top of new plot never gets talked about much if tackling them are still on cards but a big well done and thank you for bringing us along on your journey

Good morning Emma You have an absolutely beautiful plot this year, I think it’s the best one yet! The pallet I think would be a great place to grow your cucumbers on. Can train it or them to cover the whole palate, the fox Amy take refuge under there or other critters just an fyi. And be careful of the cucumbers don’t grow below the pallet unles that’s what your aiming for. Thanks for sharing hace a blessed rest of your day😊

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Found a few slugs under the pallet today so am wondering if it’s not the best idea now 😂🤦‍♀️

Well done Emma your plot looks amazing . Plot envy 😐

Your flowers are beautiful l love your videos

You should be very proud! 👏

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thank you x

Nothing wrong with your camera. Pictures excellent from this end. I think the pallet structure may shade out the pumpkins on that side.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Oh good! Glad it’s still ok. I’m not thinking the pallet might attract the slugs! 😱

It's all looking good Emma 👍 be proud you work hard 💪 I think that cucumber structure will be fine once you have something on it. I think you might find what you're thinking is an elderberry is possibly a loganberry or tayberry. Elderberries are small trees and the leaf doesn't right.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Yes I think I meant loganberry 😂🤦‍♀️

You've gone all US country style with your music. Expected you to turn up on a pick up truck with bright white teeth ☺

@joycehennequin8469

Ай бұрын

Yeh nice music 🎶 l noticed 👌

@CindyOrangeNeely

Ай бұрын

I'm in the US and live in the country and own a truck but I don't like country music LOL

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Haha!

After all, cucumbers are meant to cleanse the palate.... that's taking it a bit far though ! Well done Emma this year, you're right, you did amazing stuff ♥

I'd say it's never given up and wacking it in xxx well done emma

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Haha! Never give up! x

Your allotment is looking lush.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thanks x

It looks wonderful Emma.

You should get the Action 4 camera i love mine

Your camera is fine. I think the quality is good! (enough).

Hi emma I hear if you put sheep wool around your plants the slugs and snails won't hurt the plants they don't like it

Your camera quality and range seem absolutely fine to me. I like your camera angles and different perspectives. You’ve done so well on the new cleared plot. This year’s been grim and many transplants have struggled with cold and slugs.

For my channels I use the song zv-1 it's designed with vlogs. I see a lot of people use them now.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Oh great tip, thank you so much x

that apple tree looks massive WOW!

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

It’s huge isn’t it!

I love the Cucumber ramp,good idea 👌

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thanks! X

Nice green clippings for your compost pile!

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Yep!

Emma i just read this on AOL and thought of you. It's supposed to keep slugs and snails off your plants. You need a spray bottle 500ml warm water and a chopped up garlic clove, leave it overnight, then use. They don't like the garlic smell. Good luck.

I like your clipper action

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Haha!

Time to take advice and plan where you'll have a pond next year - and where you'll get the tadpoles from. You will occasionally be startled by a jumping frog but it's a small price to pay for minimal slug damage.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

I have a small pond but am thinking of expanding it for next year. Maybe it’s too small to attract frogs yet 🤷‍♀️

The slugs loves cucumber plants. And most likely they lives in this overgrown border behind the pumpkin arch that's why pumpkins on one side are eaten and on other side are thriving. Cucumber ramp is great idea but you must consider different space for it. Over last two days I lost 2 my cucumber plants in the high pots 😢.

In my opinion your cameras fine it does the job. Everything s clear and we get a good idea as to what you are showing us. Keep up the good work everything looks amazing.

The pumpkins may need tying in to stop them blowing around? Could be catching and snapping on the netting maybe?

Can't advise on the camera, b/c you filmed this ages ago and probably already made a choice. BUT from the US market - I think your videos are great. Wouldn't say to replace it, but I did see ONE negative comment a couple of weeks ago that I wouldn't necessarily believe. Anyway, garden is looking great!

The cucumber structure is great. Once they are growing, you won't even see it.

love your videos Emma and how resourceful you are 😊 just a thought in my experience having lots of wood / pallets around your crops gives the slugs more places to dwell they love hiding under wood only to come out at night and ravish your plants !

Cucumbers would look great on it, absolutely fine! You should be proud, you did well! I have my own plot for the first time this year too, I used to help a friend with hers but i had to move away so started my own, it's just so good and rewarding, despite having to fight pests constantly and then the birds... When i look around i think "did i really do all that?" 😂 Keep going, you're doing amazing!

Hiya Emma I’m with you Luv, Proud Well Done! Take care see you Friday Southern Ontario Canada 🐝🇨🇦

I can't wait for my allotment to look like a proper allotment :D thank you Emma for helping and inspiring! :) Also....I think the cucumber pallet looks cute!!!!

Cucumber 🥒 - it depends how big your plants are. When cucumber plants are young and small - they make a perfect snack for slugs and snails 🐌🥒. But as they grow bigger and settle in then their leaves are going somewhat rough and slugs would turn away for something softer than that. Try your leaves - how do they feel on your hand?

You've done brilliantly Emma it all looks greatxx

You worked very hard all winter while others had their feet up looking at seed catalogs in front of a roaring fire... allotment looks great 👍 videos look good too ! 😊 Not sure about the palette structure though LOL looks like something a motorcycle daredevil might drive up and over, just for kicks 🤣🤣🤣 But hey, it might work out!

Use your grass clippings as München is an idea

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Will do! X

@petraschep5473

Ай бұрын

I mean mulchen 😅

You done very well this year keep up the good work😂😂

Get go pro specially if you’re outside a lot.

The slugs this year are just appalling aren’t they? I was inspecting my pepper plants after all that rain and leaves high up in the air has huge nibbles taken out of the middle 😂 Yet they are nowhere to be seen and leave no evidence. HOW are they doing it?!

Fantastisch Good work emmas you the best te moostiun thans te video Top week grootjes ❤👍🌤️🌻🍹🌿🌱🏵️🌺🥒⛈️🌬️🌤️ Dinsdag onweer 🌳🚒

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Thanks! X

I filmed on a canon 750D for YEARS and recently upgraded to a DJI pocket Osmo 3 creator package. It's small.. 4k screen and can follow you around. The quality is FAR superior. Hope that helps!

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

It does, thank you so much! X

Thank you !

It’ll work it’s how I grow my courgettes every year to keep them off the ground

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Ah amazing!

Use Next Day Deals for cheap, good quality cameras; I got my Canon 800D from them years ago and I'm still using it today! A Canon 800D is a great , beginner DSLR camera and creates good quality video footage.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

Oh so helpful thank you so much! Xx

Would the quality be due to scratches on the lens due to many cleanings? Do you have a clear protecting filter on your camera lens? If so, it might be just a matter of replacing that.

@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

I was thinking this exact thing today!! I think I have a small scratch right in the middle of my lens. Might get it fixed if it works out cheaper than buying a new camera x

ive never had birds go near pumpkins what sort of birds do other people have that attack everything lol just brassicas and fruit here, I think slugs and wind damage and heavy rain, that's what broke a few of mine, saying that crows snapped all my sunflowers one year and I saw them doing it lol cute but evil

Try a canon M50 mark 1, dont bother with mark 2 , as they are very much the same camer , great vloging camera , but do film in 4K if you can ,

@sarahsallotmentjourney

Ай бұрын

What I use is a dji osmo action 4, filming in 4K great but no good for close up, but your videos are great anyway emma

Without youtube premium viewers on 1080p now have a downgraded bitrate so the quality appears worse and when a lot of 'things' are moving on screen at the same time the quality can degrade quickly. I suspect this might be the issue rather than the camera itself. I can also see a black dot in the bottom right corner at parts of the video where you move the camera so the lense might need replacing too.

i think the pallet will attract the slugs as i have used pallets as a trellis in my garden and i find the horrors all over it they have eaten every leaf on my new clematis not sure its going to live

Top 📷 Emma

Hi, What is the discount code for the seed box please x

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i dont understand why emma use scissors even she have a weed whacker

There’s nothing wrong with the camera you’re using keep going till it gives up then buy another one🤪

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@emmasallotmentdiaries

Ай бұрын

☺️

Please be careful when pushing the sticks in I always have images of you slipping and impaling yourself on them 😢😢

Couldn't you reach out to a company to sponsor you give you a free one

Get a 4k camera

Has Einstein gone on holiday ?

I like watching your videos as they are inspiring and entertaining/ funny. I must say you resemble another youtube gardener but she’s American, @ChaosMakersHobbyHouse.