god bless you Steve, may your library of videos continue to teach people for many years to come RIP

Hey Steve have you thought about doing cooking channel to complement this one or maybe just do a recipe a week on this channel. you could use whats ready for harvest as inspiration, as you certainly seem to enjoy the subject, think It would help others who grow stuff to or maybe grow new things and give them a go in the kitchen might help inspire others.

@gloriaincalifornia1911

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to Trevor, but I never do things by half measures and I think it would take over my gardening. I will be doing it one day, but not right now...Steve...🙂

Thank you for the videos you have shared with us. R.I.P. Steve.

My salad spinner consists of a net bag spun by me in the garden 🤣😂🌱🐛☀️

We increased the size of our garden this year with the primary hope that we can have enough to share. It is an important part of growing for me.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Very much agree with that FRances...Steve...🙂

i just love the fact ....like me you fill the ground....mine is tiny with a new crop.....its a rotation in one season.....you eat it and whilst you are another crop is growing

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

This is the ideal way Dean, I dont always get it right but it is what I aim for if possible. Except for over winter where some beds remain empty and some have food in them...Steve...🙂

You described my Mother's salad perfectly Steve, half a tomato, lettuce leaf and a slice of hard boiled egg and maybe a bit of cheese if we were lucky, no wonder I didn't eat salads until I'd left home and started making my own, though saying that, I like my salads all chopped into 1/4" pieces, that way you get loads of different flavours in every fork full...

@CariMachet

2 жыл бұрын

Your moms salad sounds delicious 🤤 hahhaha

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I love a chopped salad too Stephen, again that is a variation that people should try...Steve...🙂

Thank you for sharing, Steve. I really enjoy these planting videos to learn the how, when, and where of sowing. But what makes them interesting and helpful to me is your narration. Particularly when you share how you use the vegetables you're planting. I really like growing a huge variety of vegetables but our summer diet is focused almost entirely on Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, squash, and onions. Right now I have a variety of stuff growing in my Kansas garden, but we really have no idea what to do with them. Thank you!

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

This is life, you learn a little and try a lot, find out what works for you then try something else. Every day is a school day, certainly for me...Steve...🙂

Lots of good common sense cheffy points. Hope you are well.

Great video. The cooking tips are much appreciated. Thanks. 🌱

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Cath, so glad you are enjoying Green Side Up...Steve...🙂

G'day Steve, enjoyed yet another one of your videos. Tunning in from Australia 🇦🇺🤠👍

I could cry watching you and your dwarf French beans…. I’ve still had no germination…. I’m just binning these seeds and getting new ones 😂

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Eli, straight onto tinternet and order more, Premier Seed Direct, two days later and your sowing again!...Steve...🙂

@eliandkate

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp done…. And then 2 germinated

From Nakusp BC Canada. We had our first full salad from the garden last night. Mustard leaves, baby beet greens, red lettuce, green leaf lettuce, arugula, purple kale, radishes, chives… so good. The last store bought greens we had literally tasted like nothing. Might as well have eaten cardboard. Happy happy….🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️👍👩‍🌾👍🥕🍅

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

It is so good when you can pick and eat fresh, nothing better!...Steve...🙂

Dear Steve, just watching the latest Potty Mouth, particularly the discussion about coriander. I grow it, and use the green Delicious. seeds, BEFORE they dry/mature to bash up and put in olive oil with some white pepper and a tiny bit of nutmeg to marinate fetta cheese in. At this green stage they taste of a mix between the fresh leaves and the dry ground spice.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I must try that one Kerry, I dont think I have ever used green seeds before!...Steve...🙂

Thanks I’m off to sow some more dwarf beans and give them a go as the slugs decimated nearly all my first crop !

Thank's for a lovely video! 🤗

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Annica...Steve...🙂

Another great video great info Thanks Steve.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Rodney...Steve...🙂

Oh Steve, I’ve been so looking forward to your beautiful flowers thanks so much for having a sit with them at the end. I’m so jealous. 😀 Still a bit dubious about micro greens but once we’re out of the depths of winter I think I’ll have a go with them. Thanks for all the info. Cheers S

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it ! Just start small to try the micrgreens, little tub on your windowsill with a few radish seed in...Steve...🙂

Absolutely love micro greens. I grow mine at home in a Kilner jar with a mesh lid. Just rinse and drain the the seeds daily and within 3 or 4 days you have a lovely addition to your meals.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Ally !...Steve...🙂

I grow microgreens on the kitchen windowsill,just on damp kitchen paper....Radish China Rose is delicious,but i grow many varieties,Sunflower microgreens are brilliant too,really tasty,which reminds me to get another batch going....seeing as i have a 5 kilo bag of seeds :o)

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I have yet to try the sunflowers...Steve...🙂

Just bought some stuff from Grown Local with your discount code. Cheers mate. Keep up the good work👍

So much information, advice & tips. It’s a one stop shop watching Steve’s channel. So well thought out & covers everything we need to know & things we didn’t know we needed to know!! 🤣🤣 I really love your cooking tips & enthusiasm for it. And the sweet pea area is looking stunning 🤩 very envious

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo, that is very kind of you to say that. I always think to myself, how can I add value to my videos and try to crame as much in as I can without overloading and still hopefully in a relaxed style...Steve...🙂

Good video Steve. I started to use Sprite dwarf French Beans last year and the best one I've tried yet 👍

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian, there is always a certain amount of trepidation when trying a new variety so good to know you like them and rate highly...Steve...🙂

Some great tips Steve, food and growing. Thanks Nick 👍

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Nick, thanks for watching!...Steve...🙂

Great info as always RIP, doing my onions on Boxing Day thinking of you

thank you for the culinary tips re beans 👍👍👍 great video enjoyed it 👏👏👏

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Gloria !...Steve...🙂

I have to try micro greens again. I will save it for winter as I have greens marching in. Your keep sowing greens concept has really got me doing that this year. A proper shade cloth and variety choices has helped bolting.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Robin, never give up and keep sowing!...Steve...🙂

Great Video as always Steve, microgreens are something I had never considered but think I will give them a go now, 👍

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Another ingredient for the kitchen, perfect!...Steve...🙂

👍🙏❤️😊 thanks

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob...Steve...🙂

Wow lots going on Steve I have filled spaces with direct sown bush beans and carrots 🥕 where they won’t be disturbed. I tried some carrots on patio big mistake heat wave killed within hours 😭. Thank you for sharing have a great week 🐝 safe

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Gardeners have it tough dont they Ali, we can struggle to get plants going in the first place, then a bit later something might eat it, and if any are left, the weather will get them...Steve...🙂

Thankyou steve for your culinary ideas. We grow to eat and of course to save money and we love growing and everything that goes with it but we love to eat what we grow. You have encouraged me to try chicory and endive radicchio I have tried b4 and they failed so will have another go. I do grow Tom Thumb aswell and little gem because we have tried cooking those whole in stock as an accompaniment and it’s delish. Thanks for inspiring me. Take care👍🐝

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You just reminded me that I once saw a Chef burn a salad, I MUST recount that tale on camera one day...Steve...😁😁😁

@mandytaylor1008

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp hahahaha that is funny I would love to hear it👍

Love your enthusiasm and honesty regarding trying new food and not being limited x I haven't grown fennel yet as 'dont like it'! But have grown corriander and dill even though I think I don't like them! Will be incorporating these into my diet x gardening and love of cooking go hand in hand in my opinion x fab thankyou

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, when trying new food, commit to it but go light at first then build up from there, the smell of something can put you off and is often different to the taste. Fennel is a classic for that, smells quite strong but once cooked is earthy and mellow...Steve...🙂

Brilliant as always Steve 👍 I look forward to your posts. This week was great with your chef's viewpoint and feeds straight into my newby allotment ideas. Got some great bean seeds recently and the plants are going out this morning, after watching your post ALL the other seeds are going to get sowed this weekend to fill any future gaps. Only wish I was allowed a Polly tunnel on my allotment 🥺 Keep up the good work and it is appreciated 👍 Andy, North Yorkshire

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Polytunnels and greenhouses are quite necessary I think to grow well, you can manage without them but it is so much easier with one. Could be worth a campaign on your allotment site...Steve...🙂

@Andy-ru3sf

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I think it's to do with who owns the land BUT got a couple of little greenhouses at home instead 👍

Hi Steve, thanks for the tip of putting harvested lettuce leaves into a bucket of water 👍 good information respect of flavours in food too. You should do a cooking channel 🙂 thanks for sharing and take care 🙂

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it Christine...Steve...🙂

Great video, u got lots going on as always, Ive been adding different salads leafs to my salads but might have a look at some of the seeds u did today. Might be nice to have a different flavour

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

The more variety the better Mark...Steve...🙂

@markshaw5835

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp yes that's very true. I struggle with space, so I grow as much as I can with that space

Someone beat me too it but I was going to ask have you thought about doing a recipe video using your produce. I love cooking and love growing my own vegetables but sometimes I have such a glut I'm not sure what to do with it....Chard and courgettes prime example. Would love to hear your recipe ideas. Love your videos. Learnt so much from you. Thank you 😊

Thanks for the great advice! Just recently planted some habaneros but I love any suggestions

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, I hope you get a good crop of them!...Steve...🙂

hey Steve, I love good salad not fair or average but good, exceptional, extraordinary salad. I Like the Green and red leaf lettuces, mixed with thinly sliced red cabbage, Napa cabbage or savoy cabbages. I will usually put some of each or what I might have on hand at the time. Then we look for the pepper red, orange or yellow, small green spring onion and red bulb onion sliced super thin. Celery, carrots and radishes of varying varieties sliced or julienned. Various tomatoes and cucumbers sliced or diced. That is the basic starting point for most tossed salads. We loved grilled mead added to the salad grilled sliced New York Strip chicken breast, pork loin medallion, shrimp or fish. Dressings made to match the meat profile or just standard dressings. I think every meal should have several textures and colors flavors and smells. We eat with our eyes first so the better the plate looks the better the meal will be. No two salads the same. Thank you for this video take care bye for now

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has a favourite which is great, but deviating left or right explores new flavours...Steve...🙂

Thanks again Steve 😊. Was wondering what I could fill my gaps in my raised beds with. Have started just putting the odd plant in the gaps and not getting so stressed out worrying that I have bare ground with nothing growing. My polytunnel shelves are looking bare so going to start with some micro greens, and some lettuce. Will use the code thank you. Like to help any new business if and when I can, I used to be one (small business that is 😂now retired) great content again. Thanks 😊. PS. Have just ordered my first micro greens 😂👍🪴

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Yay, do let me know how you get on with the microgreens Denise...Steve...🙂

I’m aware of many full nutrition supplements on a smaller scale. Eating the seed is better for you than the fruit. The nutrients from a whole roast dinner can be put into one seed. I like to make bread with broccoli seeds incased in it along with others like chia and grind up sunflower seeds.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting Stu...Steve...🙂

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Hi Steve Bit of an unusual request, but Any chance you can show us pouring the water with the rose attached on those watering cans behind you? Only I purchased the same one and the rose is useless It doesn’t spray easily it all congregates through the middle only and comes out in one flooded mess, you can not purchase the rose on it own I tried to but alas you have to buy the whole watering can Great video as usual full of useful inspiration 👌👏

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, it is a "Heavy watering" can and at first you do get the flood, start tipping your can away from what you want to water then when is flow direct it over your plants or trays...Steve...🙂

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Been watching for a while now, recomended by Eli and Kate. I live just over the border near Lockerbie and have been dismayed this year by the lack of growth on seedlings and plants. Thought it was due to nutrition deficiency but hearing you talk about the weather has made me think that's the probem. Very wet, windy and cold. Even flower seedlings are stunted and not doing much. Do you think it's temperature and lack of sun or do I need to double my efforts with manure ad compost in the autumn? I do always add a top layer in the autumn.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Weather plays a massive part in growing for example when planting garlic, they need to be in the ground and get frosted to ensure they split into cloves, Parsnips need a frost late in their life cycle to sweeten them up. It follows that the sun loving plants we grow at this time of the year need the sun and warmth. One good thing you can do Nicola is look up each flower you are struggling with and find out where they are from, this will tell you what that plant is used to and what it needs to thrive. Another example are my Dahlias (coming in a video soon I hope), they are from Mexico and Central America, so appreciate a hot dry climate, I have grown my Dahlias in pots but not yet planted them out in the ground because it is not yet warm enough in my opinion to do so...Steve...🙂

Hi Steve Can you recommend a compost variety to try, I normally use silva Grow RHS I’m going to buy a hot bin and make my own soon too, as I’ve no faith in the compost companies, and prices are going to be sky high definitely next season

Great Video Steve, I would like to ask wether you would sow Perennial flower seeds now or would you wait until August if you want to over winter them. All the books I have read don't tell you how to overwinter.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian! I would sow now for perrenials and biennials, let them get some growing done beofre winter. To ovewinter it usually comes down to what protection you can offer. Ideally it would be keeping them out of freezing conditions and the constant wet of winter. Plants naturally die back so need little water, but they dont want to dry out either else the plants could dessicate ...Steve...🙂

Hi Steve great video as usual, what's your take on radicchio I've have no luck in getting any to germinate in the last few years but I keep trying Keep up the good work Looking fwd to your next video Kev

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe fresh seeds are needed? Normally no problems with getting them going, treat them like lettuce when it comes to sowing them...Steve...🙂

@kevinthompson1658

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp thanks, I, ll get some new seeds

Steve, love your show. Thanks for the tips and the talk, but a little too long at the seed table. Your plot is really looking good now. Its very big. Do you grow for others or maybe sell a bit?

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, noted about the table. I just grow for us and dont sell anything, I will give some produce away if and when I have a glut...Steve...🙂

Can I recommend Lemon Verbena, it goes with loads of things.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

That is a good choice Kath, I use Sumac for some piquancy...Steve...🙂

How many French Bean seeds were you sowing per cell? I like fine French beans and sow 3 seeds of Safari or Ferrari per cell in 24 x module trays. I find this helps to produce a much larger crop of smaller 'fine' French beans.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Just one or two, aiming for one really but not beeing too bothered if two go in as I can always pinch out...Steve...🙂

Can you pass along a couple simple dressing ideas? I just have to start making my own. Store bought is not cutting it any more.

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I will see what I can do FRances!...Steve...🙂

@francesbatycki404

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, that’s so kind.

Hi Steve, pleasd can you tell me the brand name of your watering cans in polytunnel? Thanks

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

I think the brand is ward, its a 10 litre can. Just found this link which might help you in finding one www.bmstores.co.uk/products/ward-watering-can-with-rose-10l-278245 ...Steve...🙂

Innoculant maybe

micro greans are not for me for sure....but if they was....id just simply grow mung beans etc in a jar.....done it its easy and no outlay

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are not for everyone but being an ex chef I love having extra ingredients to play with...Steve...🙂

Sowing seed beetroot in July do they had est before the end of the year

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we will be eating these this year...Steve...🙂

Do you have a tip for getting spinach seeds to germanate. Out of a tray of approx 20 to 25 seeds only one has sprouted, and that was after nearly 3 weeks! Trying again soaked seeds in damp kitchen paper for nearly 2 days and now sown in tray if seed compost. Only one or 2 seeds looked like a teeny tiny root. Im not optimistic. I have green fingers and have never had such difficulties before with any other seeds. Any tips Steve?

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Best tip is fresh seed, spinach germinate and grows quite easily, sounds like your seed could be old or collected and saved poorly before sale. If you are in the UK, try Premier Seeds Direct, their seed is the freshest I believe and wont let you down...Steve...🙂

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@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!...Steve...🙂

Hi Steve, where do you get your sweet peas from? I have seen it in another of your videos, but can I remember lol, no!! I want to order for next year x thanks x

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Eagle Sweet Peas and I grow "The Chelsea Collection"...Steve...🙂

@juxtaposed1358

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp diolch o galon!! ❤️ 🙌 thanks so much 🙏 x

What variety are the sweet peas?

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the variety is "The Chelsea Collection" from Eagle sweet Peas, www.eaglesweetpeas.co.uk/...Steve...🙂

Just bought some stuff from Grown Local with your discount code. Cheers mate. Keep up the good work👍

@GreenSideUp

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, let me know how you get on with the microgreens...Steve...🙂