Hi you have made a hugleculture bed by putting your branches in the bottom which is good. When the wood starts breaking down it feeds the soil and also it will act as a sponge to soak up water when it rains and then the plants can draw up water when needed. You have done an amazing job with your plot well done.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gaynor, oh wow I'm so pleased ai decided to put the wood at the bottom of the beds now! Thanks for the info and have a great weekend 😊

I live in Texas and I fill my totes and raised beds with all the leaves and twigs that fall out of my oak trees, I add soil and compost on top of the leaves. They fill up pretty fast. My plants grow well in my raised beds, and they drain well.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Debra, this is very reassuring Thank You 😀 I will be doing the same, have a great weekend and take care ☺

Nice use of the branch cuttings. Basically 2 Hugelkulture beds. There will be nutrients generated for quite a few years to come. I’ve got to tell you that I laugh every time you mention how cold it is. If I was at home in Ottawa it would be so cold with so much snow that the thought of going outside to do some gardening would be far far away. I was in contact with one of the other allotment holders last week - there is still 18” of snow/ice covering the whole area. The thing that keeps all gardeners going in that climate is that - SPRING WILL EVENTUALLY COME!

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hee hee I can imagine my idea of cold is tropical weather to you from what you describe the weather in Ottawa to be like! 🤣 yes Spring will come 🌷🌻

very fertile and wide agricultural land, thank you for sharing very useful information and adding inspiration to my farm

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for watching and have a great weekend 😊

Great to get some jobs done 💪🏼 Isn’t it the best feeling to get a a new bed up and running?! I love it ❤

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is such a great feeling and makes winter go faster! I love it too ❤

It’s looking really good down there Gem. Nice to see you getting the prep in ready for your spring planting xx

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gem, I'm taking a leaf out of your book and being super organised (or trying to be!) 😅

Great job 🙌🏼 found your channel today and have binged while I’m painting my nails x

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel 😊 You do the same as me I binge while I'm doing other things too 😃 have a great weekend!

Nothing better than getting ready for the year ahead. Everything looking nice and tidy. Hope we all have a productive year. Take care x

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jenny, there's nothing like having a really good tidy up! Have a great weekend 😊

Superbe vidéo bravo A bientôt 😊 😊

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

😀

What a lovely day and allotment Gemma, by putting the prunings in the bottom of the beds its called hugleculture, I built another 5 raised beds and put old logs in the bottom, then I filled with compost making sure all the gaps were filled, couple years later wow what a difference, crops have been great I've had the odd mushroom on the surface, all the mycelium will be all through the beds, they are no dig and very healthy, looking forward to the new growing season. Take care. Steve

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Thank You for the info, I'm so glad I put them at the bottom now 😀 should I put compost straight on top of the prunings? Have a great weekend Steve 😊

@Stephen474

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden I should of said i put cardboard at the base then the wood, yeah by all means put compost on top of the prunings, making sure it goes through pruning gaps then fill the bed up. Steve 🙂

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information Steve, much appreciated 👍 ☺

Gemma great to see the Daffodils coming up I've got snowdrops flowering here

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Its a lovely sight to see, Spring is just around the corner! 😀

bagus sekali video anda, terima kasih sudah berbagi kebahagiaan di aktifitasnya, sangat menghibur sekali, dan saya menyukainya, semoga anda selalu sehat dan sukses selalu, ☺🥰🙏🌹🌹🌹🇮🇩

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Terima kasih telah menonton saluran saya, senang mendengar Anda menyukai video saya ☺ Selamat berakhir pekan 😁

I always change my plans while going along, I see everyone making plans but that never works

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Same here, plans always change I think its best to go with the flow 😃

Looks fabulous! I love following along with people's gardens, especially when I don't want to go outside to mine. 😂

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Angela ☺ I'm the same with cleaning, I love watching everyone else clean as I don't want to do my own 🤣

@triplegoddesssoapery

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden lol! I prefer to watch my husband clean 😉

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha I think my husband cleaning would be entertaining to say the least 😄 🤣

@triplegoddesssoapery

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden 🤣🤣 Yeah, mine definitely isn't up to my standards, that's for sure lol.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Same 🤣😅

Good effort. I lined my pallet collar beds with dpm and sat them on a brick at each conner as they rot quickly as not treated. The dpm is longer so the contents dont spill out i tuck the ends inwards. So there is an air gap at bottom of wood to help reduce the risk of them coming in to contact with moisture. Just a thought

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nicola, Thank You for the advice, that sounds like a great idea 😁 have a great weekend 😊

Great job Gemma! Good idea to make use of the branches. The weather has been nice, cold but the sunshine has been lovely. Had some lovely walks this week 😊

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amir, the sunshine has been amazing the last few days, roll on spring! 😀

Plots looking great Gemma, brilliant use of the sticks in the bottom of the beds you could use the other sticks you saved for supporting peas, have a fab weekend 🥰

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon, good shout about the pea supports 😀 Have a great weekend 😊

Hi Gemma.........find your local stables as most have too much horse muck to get rid of....will fill your beds.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, good shout about the horse manure, we do get it delivered every now and then to the allotment site but its very hit and miss so I will definitely be having a look into where I can get my hands on some! Have a great weekend 😊

You can put the larger branches you put in the polytunnel and the one you put in the compost bin to cut in the bottom of your raised beds too. Larger stuff at the bottom, as someone already said its called hugelkultur and it'll rot down in a couple of years. Its excellent as a home for all the micro organisms as well as saving a few quid on compost 😁

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shellie, Thank You for the info, i'm so glad I put the branches at the bottom now 😀 have a great weekend 😊

gemma exellent vlog you have done a lot of good stuff on your plot im sure this coming season will be a good one your posative attitude towards the plot is amazing you get a lot done in the time you have keep it up foloowed you from the start its amazing how how you have come and what you have done on your plot given me a few idears along the way im sure your channel will grow and grow you explain things very well your a star

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Martyn, Thank You for your support im glad you like watching 😃 hope younhave a great weekend 😊

😂😂 constantly thinking oh ok this will work and then halfway through or after I’m done it’s like ok this would be better 🤦🏼‍♀️. I need to try the plan twice so once 👍. It is freezing and damp here (minus 2c) so I’m seed sorting etc I the house. Looking fantastic as always Gemma 👍. Have a great week stay safe 👍👍🇨🇦

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one Ali 😅 same here its really miserable. I think ill be doing some seed sorting tomorrow too, its all we can do at the moment! Have a great week Ali 😀 ☺

Such a good idea 👍 it is nice having taller beds. Mine are disappearing into the ground as I put more and more compost mulch on the beds and woodchip on the paths each year. It is really pricy. Just a thought for you. I buy my compost in from a local lady who I found on fb she owns a stable. She sells me a load, equals 2 bulk bags on a flatbed truck for £60 delivered. It’s organic well rotted manure. I tested it first time with broad beans and all fine and it’s been brilliant. A lot cheaper than compost and no weed seed. Would be worth a look for similar where you are. My own homemade compost is full of seed even when I get it up to temp. Just not hot enough for long enough. I’m just not turning it often enough perhaps 😅 Great vlog again Gemma, Sarah 👍

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, Thank You for the great idea, I will have a look into this in the next few days 😀 I wont have any compost from my heap for a while as I've only just started it 😅 so your idea is a really good alternative and it sounds like it has great benefits too, have a great week ☺

Morning! Isn’t it a lovely day! It looks like a chilly one! There isn’t much to do when it’s this cold is there there! I’m keeping all my bits for supports too! For my peas! I think that if I can save some 💰that’s good for me! Lol 😅 I did the same though! I chop r it for deep mulch on my raspberries

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Nope! When its cold I just try to do anything that keeps me warm 🤣 good idea with the mulch! 😊 yep same here anything that saves money 💰 is good for me!!!

@ThatBritishHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden it can be so so expensive

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

It can! I'm always looking for ways to save everywhere I can!

Your plot looked so sunny today but I bet it was cold. You have achieved so much in the past year. Looking forward to see what happens in 2023.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

It was very cold but I soon warned up once I got started on my jobs 😅 Thank You for watching and have a great weekend 😊

Hi Gemma 👋🏻new subscriber been watching your videos catching up as it has been so cold this last week. Loved the idea of using the the twigs and clippings in your raised bed. It reminded me off the "Hugel culture" technique. Great videos and good content. Nice to see the blue sky even if the temps are bitterly cold, you've inspired me to get wrapped up and get outside. Thanks for sharing.🌱🌻

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jane, Welcome to my channel 😊 it has certainly been a very cold week! I have watched a few KZread videos on Hugel Culture it seems a really good way of starting a new bed. Blue sky really makes a difference and when the sun shines there's nothing better, have a great weekend 😊

looks good, won't be too long until the plot is in full swing!

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

I cant wait for spring to be here 😀

@ebenezercottagegarden

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden I know... I keep talking about it to everyone I meet at the moment. Not long now ( he says rocking backwards and forwards).

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Same! Every day its 'well there's only 20 days left of Feb......well there's only 19 days left of Feb....' ha ha glad its not just me!

Great Video Gemma plots looking good

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thank You Chris 😀 Have a great week 😊

Great video, fresh start for spring

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thank You, I'm really excited for spring 😀 have a great weekend 😊

Hi Gemma, well done, your plot looks lovely and I also find that when I am in the moment and focused on an activity for a while, great ideas and solutions come to mind after without any mental effort, especially when gardening or clearing clutter. New subscriber. Looking forward to looking at your previous videos.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret, Welcome to my channel 😊 I agree with the clearing clutter, must be the therapeutic benefits maybe? Have a great weekend 😀

Might need to think about getting a mic to attach to your clothing so that you can be heard when not close to your phone. When you first started cutting up the limbs, etc... couldn't really hear you. You have a really nice plot. Nice and neat.

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn, I was wearing a mic but at some points I think it had disconnected from my Go Pro 🤦‍♀️ I will make sure I test it out from now on 😆😅 Thank You for the compliments on my plot and have a great week 😀

new friend from hawaii. this allotment trrangement is new to me. we don't have that here in hawaii. i do love gardening too. subbed. see you around. aloha!

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tita and welcome to my channel 😊 Aloha au i ka mahiʻai, have a great week 🌷

Love the transformation 🎉

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thank You 😊

Looks great, how are you planning what to grow & when? I cant wait to see your wildlife pond again, I've done a pond in a pot as I have a small garden so look forward to any updates 😊

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, I'm going to start sowing in Feb as its so cold at the moment and its a lot of effort to get things going at this time of year. I am still in the planning stages! I've heard anysize pond is good for wildlife, let me know what your pond attracts this year, have a great weekend!

Looking great buddy :D

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, hope you've had a great week 😀

@jasonwoods4811

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden Had a op on Thur got back home late last night, but apart from that its been ok thanks buddy :D

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you a speedy recovery Jason 😀

@jasonwoods4811

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden Starting to feel better today still very sleepy, but that will go in the next few days I hope lol, and thanks buddy :D

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Thats great you are starting to feel better, have a great weekend 😊

My plans change mid thought🤣

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

😅🤣 this made me laugh 😆

👍

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Delphine, have a great weekend 😊

@delphine88313

Жыл бұрын

@@GemInTheGarden Hi Thank you.Have a great day

Where did you get the pallet collars please Gemma?

@GemInTheGarden

Жыл бұрын

Hi Vicki, some of them I got from Gumtree (I think I paid about £10 each for them) and some of them my husband Vince got from builders/plumbing merchants for free when he was in the right place at the right time ☺