Hi folks! Hope you get some ideas to keep up your summer seed sowing fun! Leave a comment and let me know what you're sowing this month!

@tamararoberts9307

3 жыл бұрын

My mom always used to say that when a butterfly lands on you , it's your guardian angel in disguise

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so lovely! What a nice way of looking at it! ❤️

@suebennetton178

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@tomtroy3792

11 ай бұрын

This is the first year I've ever planted something after spring and things are growing real good with this nice warm weather I planted more corn in July and when my social security check comes in 10 days I'm going to buy some more seeds of carrots lettuce and kale and chives and I believe I will able to harvest some as they're growing and the later half of September and October and maybe partly into November I'm looking forward to it because I've been starving for two or three weeks every month while waiting for my social security check I work hard all my life doing concrete work and they took money out for Social Security I would really be in a mess if I didn't get Social Security it's not near enough to keep a roof over my head and eat I have two adult Rottweilers I think I'll plant some extra carrots for them one of them likes to dig them up and eat them😆

I am new to vegetable growing , I am 61 years old and am loving learning new skills . We have great green beans , french beans and I haven’t bought salad leaves since May it is so satisfying . I have subscribed 😊❤️

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing and you’re very welcome to the channel! That’s so cool that you’re starting into veg growing - I’m still relatively new to it myself but am loving it too! Sounds like you’re getting some brilliant crops already! Good on ya!

When I saw you release that cabbage moth I knew I was done with you. The gardens worst enemy and you saved it !

I’m not a big fan of cabbage but we put it in the nutri bullet with apple. Great for gut health.

That butterfly has got to be a paid extra in your videos 👌😂

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

I know right?!! It was like it was choreographed! 😂

Its all about the passion and the hard work which brings the best results. Your garden looks amazing and that butterfly has caught all my attention today. Thank you for the brilliant ideas.

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thanks for the lovely comment! 😃

Little tip on lambs lettuce , I leave some go to seed every year in the poly tunnel and haven’t had the need for sowing it again ( bad news for seed companies)for the last 10 years . It comes up better when self seeded , we always have lots of it late winter early spring and it grows in the more I in disturbed areas close to the plastic of the poly tunnel

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great little tip, thanks Frieda!

I've started my Black Magic Kale, Spinach and Swiss Chard in containers (my first year growing stuff). The important thing for me this autumn is that they grow fast, and can be harvested multiple times 😁. Radishes are the first things I ever planted and they'll always be one of my favourites, so colourful and cute. They grow like weeds and taste fantastic, I eat every part of it, from roots to leaves.

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Aha! I want to try Black Magic Kale so it's cool you've mentioned it. I'm the same, I just think radishes are so so satisfying.

@bernadettesullivan29

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting ‘ can I ask please how do you choose to cook the Radish leaves I’d like to give it a try as I’ve been throwing them on the compost heap up to now unaware that they can be eaten

@jvp9703

2 жыл бұрын

@@bernadettesullivan29 I mostly put the leafy bits in soups and stews to make them nice and tender, or even straight up blanch and eat them as a side dish (probably not for everyone though since older leaves can be somewhat woody. My mum doesn't like texture from the leftover prickles 😅). Sometimes I nip the baby ones to put in my salads, since they still have that radishy they taste. Good for adding that extra little kick if you don't like rocket leaves.

Wow, Niall, the butterfly loves you! Lovely video!

Love I’ve found an Irish gardener

Carrots early varieties, Tuscany salad mix, spinach, kale, turnips, broccoli, cabbage, spring onion, radish. 👍

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

So good! Lovely mix of things!

@doyourbest.9554

Жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens I also planted early Sunglow corn...we will see...NE Georgia.

With so many recalls of produce in the grocery stores lately, I've been growing my own produce

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Growing your own is better in almost every way isn't it? You're not affected by recalls, it can be more cost effective, less food miles, less plastics, more seasonal, more tasty! Really cool to hear that you're growing your own stuff! Hopefully you enjoyed the video and that I keep making content that'll be useful for you 😃

That moth stole the show! She was trying to say she can't wait for you to plant that cabbage! 😄

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

I know! 😂 It really did steal the show didn't it?! Now... all I need to is to get other wildlife in the garden to be as choreographed for future videos!

Thanks for sharing Niall…interesting. Butterfly’s mean new beginnings!

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah that little butterfly was the business wasn’t it?! 😃

Glad I discovered your channel! This video looked like something out of an old animated movie, with butterflies landing on you in an idyllic landscape!

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! And thanks for leaving such a cool comment! Yeah it was as though it had been choreographed, just perfect timing.... twice!! 😃

yes, those do not need a long time till harvest. your garden is lovely

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! ☺️

Love the butterfly visits!! Love corn salad and your suggestions for succession sowing 💗 🌱

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nadya! Yeah the butterfly was almost choreographed! I love those moments! ☺️

@verawallace9055

3 жыл бұрын

Those white butterflies lay eggs and destroy my pumpkins, i don't like them and they are all over my garden

I love your positive attitude and energy.

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darrell! Appreciate it!

Spinach, spring onions, spring cabbage, salads check. Will do, sir :)

Good information regarding sowing seed in August.

Still love the intro music 🥰. I'm going to try carrots for the first time this year. My lettuce got attacked by aphids in spring so I want to try again in fall.

Just started watching your videos. Good list of veg to start off again now. I've got lots of free seeds from my gardening magazines. My toms haven't been good this year, and my caulies failed miserably, so I might try again. Thanks Niall.

Just stumbled across you channel via my recommended. Watched a few mins of this video and instantly hit that subscribe button! Your videos are clear yet full of advice. Can't wait to look through your channel!

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Stacey - really appreciate it! ❤️

I loved that butterfly. It was just wanting to confirm what you were advising. 😁

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

I really think it was! I love how that just happened to work out for the video!

I am very appreciate you mentioned "Korean cusine bibimbap". It's recommended for vegeterian as well.

Hey! I was like 😮 when you mentioned bibimbob! Even with perfect pronunciation! Love your video💕

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks! Yeah it's one of my favourite dishes!

How lovely that the butterfly landed on you ☺️ new to growing my own veggies, loving the tips

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thanks! Yeah the butterfly was a brilliant moment!

We ate our lamb's lettuce this spring after ten weeks of snow on the beds. I love it.

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Another lamb’s lettuce fan! It’s so good isn’t it?!

Great stuff Niall. I love these for inspiration. I'm rubbish at sucessional sowing and always put it off once the harvests begin. All of my July sowings did NOT do well so you've inspired me to give it all another go now that it's cooler!

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers JB! Definitely give it a go - I had the exact same issues this July with that mega hot heatwave so I'm having to re-trace my steps in terms of seed sowing as well! Saying that, you are playing a blinder this year - your allotment AND your garden is looking great!!

@JBNat

3 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens you are far, far too kind 😩🥺

I love your list. I love yod fah and gai lan. Very tasty Chinese broccoli

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 😃

Very professional video and incredibly informative, new to gardening this year so only just found you and subscribed 💜 Anna xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

I am new to your channel, but I knew I would love it straight away. Happy gardening -from Mid wales

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

That's so cool, thanks for such a lovely message! ❤️

thanks for the video

Great list! Gotta get more greens going. Those tomatoes are looking like they're producing in there!

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah they have really kicked into gear and now I'm having to constantly harvest more and more of them! 36 plants might've been a few too many! 😂

I think rainbow chard adds colour to a salad too. But exciting? Not sure Niall.

Great info and video. Thanks

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful! 😃

Great tips thanks so much!❤

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Katie! You're welcome!

You magical butterfly whisperer you!

Awesome I have most of these in already but the spinach is about to sprinkled into the front beds and the roots are going into tubs out the back :D

Super video, thank you Niall - loved all your very timely suggestions and I'm now motivated to get back out there when it stops raining! Absolutely love home grown carrots and agree about salad leaves, my friends love it when I pick them a bag of "spicey mix" or even better - Fothergills mustard mix. Best wishes from Grainne in Somerset UK - (at least you'll know how to pronounce that one!)

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! That means the world to me when someone says that they've been motivated to go and do something in the garden. The funny thing is I try to avoid all the mustardy leaf types because both myself and my partner don't like them! 😂 So I always aim for softer flavoured, buttery leaves! But that's the true beauty of it isn't it? Being able to make your own customised, awesome salad!

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

PS: Hello Grainne! From one person who has a tricky Irish name to another! 😂😂😂

Cool. Love your videos 😀

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! And thanks for always leaving a comment - it means a lot! 😃

Khub sundor pilant tips valo laglo

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You’re welcome!

I've started to grow some Hyacinths and have watched the Hyacinth guide video YOU made! Thanks! 😃

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

You’re more than welcome!

What a nice channel! :) Thank you for the beautiful video--helps a lot! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! Glad you found the channel and that you're enjoying it so far! ❤️

Hi Niall, Nice video for August. Greetings from Windermere, Florida zone 9b 🇺🇸 Hot 90°F and humid 70-90% most days. August and September are about the same. Can't wait for Autumn. 🍂🍁🍂

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peggy! Thanks very much! Wow, you've definitely got much hotter conditions than we have here! I've only ever visited Florida in November / December. Hope you're well!

@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920

3 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens Thanks Niall, I'm keeping up with my KZread channel very early in the morning. If I tried to make a video after 10:00 I would be dripping wet. 2 more months and our summer heat will just begin to break. When you visit Florida, where do you go...Miami, Orlando or the Gulf coast?

Thanks Niall! Love the videos! Not so easy to source seeds locally, any recommendations for online seed suppliers (ROI)? 👍

Awesome :D I'm not entirely sure I'm sowing any seeds this month. Our summer garden is taking up all our space and honestly is 2 months behind so as much as i want to plant things out i think i have to leave things go a bit until september xox

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid plan though! I know at the minute I'm having to be very wary of the space that I have.... typical story of having too much of some stuff and not enough of others! 😂

@BloosSelfReliance

3 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens hahahaha the wish to plant the world but only having an inch of space with which to put it all in 💙🧚‍♀️💙

I Niall I really enjoy your videos. I garden in Cork. The butterfly visits were magical. You have made a fantastic job of the polytunnel and veg garden. But have you abandoned the flowers?? I'm sowing gallardia and wallflowers as well as salad leaves.

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the butterfly moments were just perfect weren’t they?! And then I had to make sure not to fluff my lines or I’d have lost the shot! 😂 Don’t worry, the flowers will be making a comeback for sure - my attention has been focused on getting the veg garden and polytunnel started, but now that they’re up and running, I can make some progress elsewhere in the garden and that’s going to mean flowers and flowering plants! 😃

Some great suggestions. You’ve inspired me to get some salad mix seeds going again today 😄. Take care. Nick

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick! Thanks for the comment - I'm a sucker for a nice salad seed mix!!

Nice

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

???Great info - I'm inspired! Two questions: Is your polytunnel vented? And do you direct seed everything you takes about in this video at this time of year?

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Veronica! Yeah the polytunnel has a mesh vent in top quarter of both the front and back doors. It was an addition that we added ourselves and it's been a big help to aid ventilation and control temperatures. Yeah at this time of year I'd be opting for direct sowing. Saying that, you could use modules if you prefer and they'll work just as well 👍

A great video share, thanks Niall, great recommendations. I agree re salad leaves, can never get bored of them. I made up a tossed salad last night,with oils and other produce in it, for people who don't grow their own, they couldn't get over the difference in taste and that i grew them. Its lovely to see their reactions. Even people haven't grown before, so worth giving various varieties a go. Thanks for a lively Sunday morning share,i do prefer the Sundays to share instead. Have a super bank holiday weekend. Lived your wee visitor mid video 🦋

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lorraine! The taste difference really is something isn't it? The leaves aren't just sweeter, they have a stronger more 'planty' taste I find. Glad you're preferring the Sunday upload, it feels better for me too! Enjoy your bank holiday weekend too! 😃

@LorraineG123

3 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens 100% definitely tastes much better. Sunday is a better day by far. Thanks Niall , i am working most of it.

Hi Niall,unfortuantely due to work commitments, Iwas unable to plant on pumpkin plants and french bean plants, is it too late to do this now??. The plants are quite large and some have flowers.

Hi Niall, can I just ask, what do you do with your bolted plants? Compost bin, feed to chickens if you have them, or do you leave and collect seed? All my crops bolted too, so this video is great because I'm a blow-in to Ireland from northern Scotland, so used to a different climate and feeling a bit "lost" as to what I can grow here in Autumn or for the hungry gap.

@niallgardens

3 жыл бұрын

What I've done is picked off any of the small, edible leaves off the spinach and pak choi which is a fiddly fiddly job! 😂 Then I've pulled them out of the soil and they've gone into the composter. We don't have chickens at the minute, but we hope to! Once we do, they can have the bolted plants. Whereabouts in Scotland are you from?

@prepperinireland2240

3 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens Ah, you'll love chickens, they're a lot of fun. We have Brahmas (the giants of the chook world,) Wyandottes and Swedish Flower Hens..if you've got near neighbours don't get the Swedes...they're superloud! Brahmas are gentle giants though. :D I'm from the far northeast, about 10mile outside a place called Brora in Sutherland originally, but we moved here from nearby Cape Wrath. Also spent two decades living on the Orcadian Isle of Sanday where gardening is a huge challenge! Salt in the air and no trees to buffer the ever blowing winds! Beautiful but, though. :) Ireland's changeable climate is throwing me a curve, what with it raining a lot but being humid at the same time. And I'm growing pumpkins for the first time in my life! (I'm 60 so that's a long time:D) and they're actually outside! If I'd tried that back hame the seedlings would've quickly died shrieking!

That cabbage moth knows you’re planting its food.

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

It sure does!

I am your new subsciber from midland. Love your channel. Pls let me know where to get these seeds.Thank you

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome! I generally get my seeds from a company called seedaholic in Ireland

New here..Great video!

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks very much!

Another great video even if you were upstaged by a butterfly 🦋

Whats the veg you are talking about at 08:59 ? sounds like kylan kimchi?

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

It's Kailan 'Kichi' 👍 Hope that helps

Another questions, do you sow seeds straight into an empty space or seeds trays in August?

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

I generally go with a mix of both strategies because at this time of year, both will be successful 👍

Looking for suggestions, as my in-ground space is a premium ... what would be good seeds for sowing in 1 gal containers for short term/overwinter/successive growing? Any suggestions?

@trevorwills3356

2 жыл бұрын

Radishes plus loose leaf lettuce for short term and winter hardy Spring onions such as White Lisbon and Ramrod which can be sown now and harvested late Spring/ early Summer next year are a few suggestions.

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts would be for small, quick crops like salad leaves, spinach for baby leaves, kale for baby leaves, spring onions, and radishes 👍

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

I'd agree with those Trevor

Even with the heat? We lost all the beans and most of the tomatoes. We’re in metro NYC

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the weather you're experiencing from year to year, and your own local growing conditions. We've had an unusually hot summer this year so I'm waiting until things cool off and little and some more rain comes. Sorry to hear you lost your beans and tomatoes

How much did he pay the butterfly to do this in his video

Hi

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Hi!

i find it baffling how so many have a garden and dont use it to grow food and will complaiin about the price of food going up. well derrrrrr..... look!!!! a garden!!! yes ...grow stuff. (not to mention the fact that compost and plant food can also be made for free in a garden. when i say garden i dont mean those linear minimalistic corporate designs full of grey paint and smooth concrete surfaces.

I wud have squashed that little butterfly the first time. His kids will be eating your stuff.

Why can't I put subtitles?

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure unfortunately, they should be there and working...

You need to squish that cabbage white fly

@niallgardens

Жыл бұрын

😂 I gently ushered it away!

@nellyt2807

Жыл бұрын

With a gentle boot I hope.cracking channel by the way only way my stuff looked so good .it would appear I grow not to feed my family but every bug bird squirrel the little smiley slug fkrs love my tomitinos.

Should have extinguished that butterfly, gardeners enemy

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww! They're such a pest, but I tend to leave them free (can't help myself!)

Seeds in August? Where are you located? 😂

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Ireland! 😃

@phoenixashe7174

2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens I'm Canadian Irish. 😀

BOORING poorly presented. 🤮🤮🤮🤮

@niallgardens

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 If you think that's boring, can I recommend my 'How to Store & Organise Seeds' video... you're gonna LOOOOVE that! 😂😂😂

@bernadettesullivan29

2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens Just LOVE your reply to that ONLY NEGATIVE comment 🤣