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Allotment Update July 2020
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5 ай бұрын
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@maudiecollins8760
@maudiecollins8760 5 күн бұрын
I am looking forward To decorating my wreth made by my brother Saint ita 15 January I live close by to where she had her monastery
@maudiecollins8760
@maudiecollins8760 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much So well explained looking forward to all the other items
@dorseygreen7912
@dorseygreen7912 12 күн бұрын
U look Amazing!! And your Content is so Informative! Very Good Content and I Learn So much, thank u MrsKelly
@andrewwedman3953
@andrewwedman3953 17 күн бұрын
Have been growing and grafting apple and pear espalier trees for three decades. Here are a few comments: Allow the future horizontal whips to grow at about a 45 degree angle, fastened to a thin rod. Fold the rod down in the late summer and fasten it to the horizontal support. For each new level start like this. These trees must be pruned twice a year. Cut back the non fruit budding branches in late winter. Always cut at angle directly after a bud. With the exception of the centre lead which will also be cut back slightly, this can be fairly substantial. At the beginning, be patient and cut a fair bit back otherwise the short branches will be much bigger than you want requiring more massive trimming in a few years time. Bind the new growth of the central lead of each branch regularly to the support to keep it growing straight. The second pruing is usually in May or early June. After the winter pruning, new shoots will develop. Leave about three buds and cut these back again. This will promote the development of more fruit bearing buds. After a few years further pruning will also be necessary to thin out the tree. Pruning the roots can also be helpful to provide new growth to support the large amount of fruit these trees provide. I have had good luck with MM #9 (Melton Mawlings) root stock. With experience, I have found that some varieties are better suited to espalier growing than others. Espalier make great borders along paths or at the end of a small area. Temperature sensitive fruits can be grown against a protective south facing wall.
@huihe953
@huihe953 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the particulars of each tool. I will would like to add there are price discrepancies internationally. In Australia, a Kana Hoe ("razor hoe") can be had for about AUD $25 while the Capability Trowel sets us back AUD $40 or thereabouts. That would probably shift the dial on how valuable each tool relatively is. Also from my experience, the Kana Hoe (with carbon steel) holds its edge better but may require sharpening, and I find a diagonal pull (similar to a scythe motion) is effective in getting it to cut tough grasses. Otherwise, love the enthusiasm!
@user-ic2ug8ys1z
@user-ic2ug8ys1z 18 күн бұрын
Love your channel and accent, very informative. Do you have any thoughts on storage squash? I am looking for a new savoury recipe for them. 😀🌱🐢
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the lovely comment! Squash and pumpkins are really versatile! I like to cut them up into cubes and then roast them. This brings out the natural sweetness. Then you can add them to creamy pasta sauce, beef chilli, chill and mash and use in cakes, or just freeze them in small quantities ready to be pulled out and defrosted for a no-hassle veggie side or to add to soups, stews, curries, and casseroles to up the flavour and vitamin count. Enjoy those delicious squash! 🥰
@webdesignbelfast
@webdesignbelfast 18 күн бұрын
Amazing, thank you Amy
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 17 күн бұрын
You're so welcome! 😊
@JonSteitzer
@JonSteitzer 19 күн бұрын
I learned a lot from this
@cnscot9189
@cnscot9189 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I used dogwood to make the wreath. It turned out amazing 😊
@ericabriscoe
@ericabriscoe 23 күн бұрын
Ooooo a course! I’ll go take a look! Thanks Amy I really appreciate your channel it’s great 😊 x
@webdesignbelfast
@webdesignbelfast 24 күн бұрын
Wow, excellent video with so much that I never knew. Thank you Amy.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 23 күн бұрын
You're so welcome! Thanks for the lovely comment ❤
@ticticleonor
@ticticleonor 26 күн бұрын
Thankyou. I have no space really and just rely on planting on big pots. And thankfully some bear fruits
@dorseygreen7912
@dorseygreen7912 Ай бұрын
Amazing Content! And a beautiful Amy!
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤭
@raynierllewis2827
@raynierllewis2827 Ай бұрын
Can the tree be kept small by just pruning it and if so will the tree still bear plenty of fruit
@erichodge2478
@erichodge2478 Ай бұрын
Marvellous Amy. Such an engaging interesting tutorial. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 24 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@jovice9867
@jovice9867 Ай бұрын
Hi Amy, great vlog and channel all round. You really are a talent, thank you. 😊
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! What a lovely kind thing to say! I really appreciate you watching my videos 😊
@webdesignbelfast
@webdesignbelfast Ай бұрын
What an amazing Wreath Amy. I’m away to check out your course now!
@nakefatty9167
@nakefatty9167 Ай бұрын
This is great stuff Amy! You're a natural instructor/teacher.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Awww thank you! 😄
@JonSteitzer
@JonSteitzer Ай бұрын
Awesome explanation
@JonSteitzer
@JonSteitzer Ай бұрын
your channel is phenomenal. Whenever the algorithm finds you, you'll explode!
@JonSteitzer
@JonSteitzer Ай бұрын
The algorithm just hooked me up with your channel. i love your espalier video, and all your stuff is so good!
@ericabriscoe
@ericabriscoe Ай бұрын
Love this 🙌 ❤x
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks! 🥰
@lucheeese
@lucheeese Ай бұрын
Some people also do stepover of fig trees, it looks very cool. Great concise video
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks for that! I've never seen step over figs, but that sounds amazing!
@jennyscrafts4u
@jennyscrafts4u Ай бұрын
I really like your videos on plants! Can’t wait to see more so I can learn more about gardening. Gardening is a stress relief for me after I lost my daughter. It’s been a hit or miss growing things. But it can become very expensive. So this video is nice to know about different mulch for different plants. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Jenny I'm so sorry for your loss. Gardening is therapy for me, too. No matter what is happening in my life, the garden is a place I can go and be calm and productive and not be judged or afraid. It's always there when you want it, and it forgives if you neglect it a bit and rewards all your efforts. It's a perfect companion and a joy forever! Gardening can absolutely be done on a tight budget. If you haven't seen this one about collecting seeds and taking cuttings it's a great way to build up your plant supply for free: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjSmpJufrOkftE Also keep an eye out for cheap bare root fruit trees over the winter. These are young trees that have literally been pulled up out of the ground, they come with their roots covered in a bag but no soil or pot. I'm filming a video about them now that will be out soon. It's the cheapest way to get a fruit tree, and they actually grow better than the expensive ones you get in containers at other times of year. Thanks for your comment, and I hope you continue to enjoy your garden! ❤️
@lokeyacolyte2145
@lokeyacolyte2145 Ай бұрын
Hey there, I was wondering if you're planning to add any more to this playlist? :)
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Absolutely! I'm filming on bare root fruit trees now and hope to do a whole series on fruit trees for small spaces, so let me know if there is anything specific you want to know 😄
@ericabriscoe
@ericabriscoe Ай бұрын
😂 so cute❤x
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks ❤️🐶
@marycox472
@marycox472 Ай бұрын
Hes absolutely adorable..beautiful too!❤😊
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! He's so independent, if you won't play fetch with him he'll play with himself 🤣
@anithasahani8521
@anithasahani8521 Ай бұрын
He is so cute god bless him 😊
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
He's my wee furry eejit 😂
@ericabriscoe
@ericabriscoe Ай бұрын
Thank you for this handy tutorial! Amy I have little flys in and around my indoor plants, why and how do I get them gone? please help !! ❤🙏🏻 x
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
They are probably fungus gnats, tiny flies that feed on the fungus (often not really visible) that grows in the soil around plants. These can be an indication that you may be over-watering. If your plant is in a decorative pot, take it out and drain off any water sitting in the bottom of the pot. Stop watering your plant until the soil dries out properly, and then only water sparingly. You want the top of the soil to dry out in between watering, and that will deprive the flies of their food and you will stop getting them. You can use sticky traps to capture the flies, or if you really want to use them there are pesticides available in most countries to treat this - use strictly according to the instructions on the packaging. Avoid any gimmick houseplant "cures", e.g. milk, as this will make it worse. I hope that helps! 🥰🥰
@ericabriscoe
@ericabriscoe Ай бұрын
@ thank you soooo much I will stop watering so much! 😊 your a star 💫 fingers crossed 🤞 they will go away! X
@asyed1995
@asyed1995 Ай бұрын
Helpful everywhere Fundraising at County levels + Carpools .
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, carpools are definitely useful to help reduce pollution and help the planet 👍
@xochitl858
@xochitl858 Ай бұрын
Wonderful information, thank you! I'll be getting them ready for winter soon.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Fantastic! It's so important to give your plants some love in the colder months 😍Thanks for watching!
@deanablythe9394
@deanablythe9394 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🥰
@susanhutchinson5305
@susanhutchinson5305 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing about orchids !
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
My pleasure, glad it was useful, good luck with your orchids! 🪷❤️
@webdesignbelfast
@webdesignbelfast Ай бұрын
Fantastic video, my plants thank you!
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
So nice of you, thanks! 😁
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
It's really important to understand how to look after your houseplants in winter, especially orchids. More plants die from over-watering and wrong temperatures than from anything else, so show your plants some love and look for my simple tips to keep your plants happy and healthy during the colder months!
@cozyrosemary
@cozyrosemary Ай бұрын
Fantastic!😍 What is tip to make beautiful?🤗
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks for the lovely comment!
@Frostie3672
@Frostie3672 Ай бұрын
Let's not forget that hedgehogs user leaves to build their nests so one important thing to people is don't be greedy & take all the leaves from an area & always have a pile of leaves in your garden, it's a great habitat for them.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Fantastic reminder! I absolutely should have included that, I have two small log piles and a hibernaculum in my tiny garden (near the pond), and I always encourage everyone to think of wildlife and keep some wild areas in the garden 🦔❤️
@summerhodgeman5101
@summerhodgeman5101 2 ай бұрын
LOVE THE RAT ONE!😍😍🐀🐀
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks! I adore rats 🐀🎃😍
@LD_Kelly
@LD_Kelly 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Love your joy as well.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. What a lovely kind thing to say ❤️🎃😊
@schobe8332
@schobe8332 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely love it 🙂
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 🥰
@cozyrosemary
@cozyrosemary 2 ай бұрын
Looks so fresh!❤️ Is it morning? And your t shirts looks so lovely 😍
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
Thanks very much! It was actually the afternoon, but we get so much rain it always looks dewy- at least I don't have to do much watering! 💦☘️
@Frostie3672
@Frostie3672 2 ай бұрын
If only every garden was like that, not only would they look great but our precious wildlife would be in a much better shape. I'm doing what I can in my little garden, I'm surrounded by gardens thar are either concrete slab jungles, gravel or fake grass but that just drives me to do everything I can for wildlife in my own garden. I'm glad you mentioned hedgehogs, that's the animal that was my driving force in turning what was just a patch of grass into something much more beneficial for wildlife, not just for hedgehogs but for all wildlife.
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening Ай бұрын
You make such an important point that if you help ANY wildlife you end up helping ALL wildlife. Everything is connected! Thanks for the brilliant comment, and I'm really sorry I took so long to respond. Really glad you took the time to reach out 🥰
@AidenLohden
@AidenLohden 2 ай бұрын
Didn't I see you on the waterboy
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
Not me, sorry 🤣
@coloursmoke
@coloursmoke 2 ай бұрын
Good informative video presentation 😎
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
So glad you found it useful! 🍂🍁
@ThatBritishHomestead
@ThatBritishHomestead 2 ай бұрын
I always wondered where poeple get their leaves
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
Any deciduous tree will give you plenty of leaves, but I'm cheeky and collect them from public footpaths as well! 🍂
@ericabriscoe
@ericabriscoe 2 ай бұрын
Amy love this video, I am new to gardening! And have a question! I have an oak tree in my garden I was going to lawnmower the leaves up put them on my new flower beds to help nourish the soil , it was grass/ sandy mud! I’ve used cardboard on them topped that with compost then was thinking the oak leaves followed by fine bark mulch ? Would this be good for flowers next year? Thank you so much for your easy to follow videos ❤🙏🏻 x
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
Oh yes that would be perfect! The bark will help to keep the leaves in place, and if they get chopped up by the lawn mower they will break down even more quickly and put that goodness into the soil even faster. One word of caution, if you've used a week killer or a "weed and feed" on the lawn just be careful as any grass clippings could then potentially damage your lovely flowers. Don't put any fertilizer in the soil over winter, wait until spring to add it or it will just be washed away by winter rains. I'm so exited for you, I'm sure your garden will look gorgeous! 🌷🌹🪻🌼🌻🥰
@derekemerson8053
@derekemerson8053 2 ай бұрын
Hi Amy, i liked your video very much and learned a bit more,but cut up /shreaded leaves with a lawnmower or strimmer will compost down a fair bit quicker
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
Yes, that is a great way to collect them quickly and they will break down faster if they are chopped up. Thanks for the comment, I'm so glad you liked it 😄
@mississippi7224
@mississippi7224 2 ай бұрын
glastonbury?
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
I'm based in Northern Ireland, just out side Belfast, but the weather conditions would be similar in Glastonbury UK if that is what you mean?
@mississippi7224
@mississippi7224 2 ай бұрын
@@amykellygardening i just thought I saw the famous hill
@mississippi7224
@mississippi7224 2 ай бұрын
thanks a lot! good advise
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful 🥰
@nakefatty9167
@nakefatty9167 2 ай бұрын
Great info, mulch appreciated. 👍
@amykellygardening
@amykellygardening 2 ай бұрын
🤣❤️Thank you berry much!