131. All My Food on One Table - Living Alone in Wales (September 2024)

[@keving331]

I have lots of those smart lights and PIRs too, but the amazing thing is nowadays bulbs use so little energy (e.g. 5W for 60W of light) that the savings of switching off and on are tiny. Better to quickly close the fridge door after opening, as fridge/freezers still use masses of electricity, especially once warm air gets in.

[@treetop2729]

Hi Sean I always have a little table lamp in my kitchen at night which I keep on until bedtime with an energy saving bulb. Gives a lovely soft calming glow to the room too. Those lights would drive me mad I’m sorry to say. Love the channel btw.

[@marybazargani6929]

An art deco lamp shade will be perfect with your William Morris window treatment. Can't wait to see your new shed and green house. You are making quite a statement on your allotment.

[@CherylAnderson-mo1nk]

Sean I planted 5 bags of Red Pontiac potato this summer and each plant gave me quite a few potatoes. I have no idea if they are early or not but they seem to grow quickly. I harvested them all and replanted them when you said to plant Christmas potatoes and I think they are growing even faster than the ones from spring. I did add some manure and worm casting soil to revive the used potting soil.I increased my crop by adding a few more containers as I loved the potatoes so much. I chose containers in the end so I can move them into my sunroom of my house if the temperature drops too much since I live in Canada. I have boiled , mashed and fried them. They go in salad too. Amazing! I only have a second crop because of your great videos - I will let you know how they do 😊

[@YllaStar95970]

I am considering growing rice here, as we already have the paddy fields installed, and it isn't even the traditional rainy season yet.😅

[@iskrajackal9049]

My pineapples and bananas are doing great outdoors. Great being based in the Shetlands lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NorthernStar-zf1zt]

I always grew potatoes in bags and buckets and placed around my borders. Takes them out of the soil rotation and saves the back on digging them up. When its time for storage I stack them in the shed and empty them as needed. You can recycle and refeed the compost. I use it for 2 seasons for potatoes and then refresh and reuse it elsewhere.

[@barbaracarter6726]

think about an air fryer - you can make a little parchment envelope filled with leftover veggies and heat them up quickly in the air fryer. My microwave is an expensive coffee reheater.

[@RenéeinVirginia]

Really looking forward to seeing next year's garden!

[@timsinstaworld]

Not sure if I’m replying to the right video Sean as I tend to watch all of them but I love a radish and so does my wife we must buy a couple of bags a month with the door shopping. I should grow some really 😊👍

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

All stores here in Tasmania are full of Xmas decorations 😮. This year … where has it gone? Thanks for showing the seeds, interesting, I love calendula, flowers in salad, also with cacao butter and lavender as a moisturiser, beautiful

[@lorellstoneman74]

Thank you, Sean...I Love seeing what other people are planting, and when. I just started 12 pak choy plants from seeds...inside to get them going, they are just going to pop out their second set of leaves...soon they will go in a big tote I'll have on my deck...I'll shove the tote under a glass top table to keep the rain out.... and not have holes in the tote....I can pop the lid on if it gets too stormy...I did lettuce that way this spring not 1 bug hole perfect lettuce...if it freezes too much I can pull the tote inside overnight.

[@zoepatterson3643]

Lidlington always have a good selection of seed in ,ar about 40p a packet in spring well worth a look .your kitchen looks brill Sean see you next time .

[@treetop2729]

Turnip and swede are good to grow. Those Leucanthumum are great grown in pots.

[@ssixpak]

Achillea is Yarrow. Ladies mantle is Alchemilla ♥

[@trishwilliams11]

Loving all the gardening advice and chat. Laughing at the Carol singers!

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Ladies Mantle is Alchemilla Mollis so similar but not the same. The Achillea is the common yarrow 😊 Yes you can eat Calendula and use it as a tea 😉

[@debbies2966]

I’m trying English peas this Fall as an experiment to see if they’ll produce. They’re about 4” tall so far. We traditionally plant them around St. Patrick’s Day when I lived in New York, USA. But since we moved to North Carolina I plant them 4 weeks earlier due to the heat here. I had faster germination planting them now. So far so good.

[@barbaracarter6726]

you can roast radishes - they taste entirely different then!

[@juliawigger9796]

I invested in a ninja air fryer. It roasts, bakes, deyhdrates, reheats, proves bread, super air fry, haven't used oven for over a year. Saves electric too.

[@irenebaird4456]

I noticed you said you made to many veg my friend told me put all the vegetables in a pot with a stock cube heat up the blitz. And have fresh herbs and you have soup for a cold winters day it works great hope you keeping well 🐝🧵🐝

[@Hi-hh2rv]

Fry off onions and butter first as a base maybe.. delish

[@angieblack-c4l]

Hi Sean, on our plot in Ireland we used to plant 1st and 2nd but never main crop so as to avoid blight, It worked and the 2nds lasted all year if stored well. Home grown new potatoes are very yummy. We also grew pink fir apple potatoes in September (I think). Long time ago now! Good luck with your choices x

[@stevendowden2579]

red duke of york is my fav seed potato

[@lorellstoneman74]

I Love the purple sprouting broccoli...Ive planted them late before but they are not bothered by cold weather...they slow down growing in winter...but the beauty is, they are not just a one season plant. They will grow for at least 2 seasons. The second year is great you can pick on frosty days. They will produce sprouts not heads...cut them all off and they put out even more...plan where you can leave it for 2 years.❤ kale also winters well.

[@barbaracarter6726]

how cold does it get where you are for it to survive?

[@lorellstoneman74]

@@barbaracarter6726 Im in the Pacific N.W.Corner of Oregon U. S. It can drop into freezing over the winter usually thawing during the day occasionally snow...but not every year...these plants can take frost easily. Maybe not a week of 20° f. But easily a frost...that thaws during the day...they can reseed themselves if left to go to seed...you can plant them in an out of the way area . They have been wonderful plants to have in winter to eat raw imixed with salad, or as a cooked veggy or add to soups and stews...when there is nothing much left kale and sprouting broccoli (raw they are purple/ green when cooked) are veggys, that will help you through winter come early spring they take off again. These will be your first crop.

[@barbaracarter6726]

@@lorellstoneman74 I can't eat kale but love all the other brassicas. I'm currently insulating my greenhouse. I'm on Vancouver Island, a little north of you!

[@anncarmichael1267]

Hi sean i inherited about 12 globe artichokes when i took over a big plot like you i tried every way of cooking them but couldnt get away with them i just grow them now for the amazing flowers the bees love them

[@evelynharper6346]

I always grew them towards the back of my flower borders, stunning flowers.

[@diannevenner-kc6gu]

😂bit early for Christmas Carols Sean i agree !!. They will be trick or treating you as well !!.🎃🎃🎃

[@MarleneCurrie-j5e]

Lovely tidy kitchen - you did say you were going to get some help. Looking good the kitchen and yourself.

[@Shane-gw5yt]

love the cosy night time videos

[@emmafarr770]

I love your kitchen, Sean. The shade on the Window. The plants perfect. I would love to cook in it. It Give you a warm cozy hug.😊

[@carolynshore1445]

Good evening from NZ

[@suzy7645]

I tried a radish called rat’s tail radish. It loves hot weather but would work in your zone too. It’s grown primarily for the long, thin, fast-growing seed pods that you can eat raw off the plant or in salads or stir-fried or any cooked dish. I grew them in a pot on the patio.

[@karen4you]

Those lights don't stay on very long. If you like them then great. I received more free used LED light bulbs with a yellowish cast to them. The building has gone to bright white bulbs. LED bulbs are inexpensive to use. I might look into a gadget one can add to make some motion control. I ought to get "the clapper", sound activated. My brother uses that for his bedroom lamps. Your flower seed selection is gorgeous. Happy gardening and shed building.

[@ab4mb]

I use my microwave mostly for defrosting and cooking vegetables, scrambled egg and the odd tin of soup (remember to remove it from the tin first lol)

[@emmafarr770]

I start getting excited about Christmas the beginning of November. Because at least I will have the whole month of November and to the end of December to enjoy the decorations.

[@barbarafarquharson4826]

Same, I start decorating middle of November, the house is full of decorations, the kids just shake their heads when they walk in but they do notice if I've bought more decorations or lights.

[@suzy7645]

Sean, (my opinion only) if you didn’t like the Jerusalem artichokes when you grew it before, don’t plant it. Plant things you love and that make you happy❤️ But it’s your choice!! I would love to see more of your gardening- do or will you have a separate channel for it?

[@seanjamescameron]

They are very good to grow and use as a wind break. Check out my other channels: @seanjcameron and @seansallotmentgardenvideos

[@grumpy_poo]

The price of seeds has shot up.... as has delivery costs...

[@debbies2966]

And the amount of seed in the packets have gone down.

[@grumpy_poo]

@@debbies2966 very true. Shrinkflation hits everything.... even my figgy rolls are only 11 in the packet instead of 12...😄

[@Shelty47]

Did I hear you right Sean “ Carol singers” in September? I had to rewind to make sure. Now that is taking the P 😂

[@ShelleyAnderson-g9g]

Alchemilla is Lady's Mantle Sean ❤

[@susanelwood5794]

Corn 🌽 is a good one-i had a good crop this year and they need little attention. I’m growing kalettes - a x between a brussel sprout and kale. They are just getting ready to,pick. Never had them before😊

[@ceahorse56]

Sean, Will you set up your cold frame for cold weather crops? Hellebores for winter blooms? Growing from seeds takes a couple of yrs to bloom through.

[@seanjamescameron]

Recently bought a Hellebore.

[@nathanjohnhendry9529]

swift pots. what pot's would you recommend to grow in pots please Sean? Thanks

[@MrRocksoil]

Potatoes,,1...sarpo miro best I've ever grown ,,,,,2,,,rooster reliable delicious red variety,,,3 ,lady balfour,organic ,,heay cropping white ,,all 3 can't go wrong.

[@k9513]

Do you like Brussel sprouts and parsnips? Xmas dinner favourites.

[@seanjamescameron]

Both.

[@MrRocksoil]

Cabbage, spring,greyhound,sow them now ready in spring.

[@Fitzy222]

Glad to see you moved the calendar back and the green moon clock next to the beautiful blinds. So complimentary.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Planning is half of the fun with a garden. Your plans are great.

[@susangrindle7426]

Achilleas common name is yarrow i use to have some in the garden. I've got loads of packets of flower seeds i get them with my Ameteur Gardening mag too many to use really. Never stopped raining today(yesterday) it's still raining now and I'm all geared up ready to put my bulbs in 😊

[@IlkkaVuoristo]

If I was to grow an evil allotment, it would have two plants: Jerusalem artichokes and sharkfin melons.

[@TGardner-oq4vv]

Oi, here be dragons 😂

[@Ian-gw2vx]

I've never got on with the Sutton. Always grown poorly and given no yield. For me Aquadulce and Bunyards are the best, and yes, sown in Autumn.

[@shirleyphillips6338]

I like Yukon Gold potatoes although they are hard to find. They are a lovely yellow-fleshed potato.

[@emmafarr770]

Another way to do artichokes to stuff them with bread crumbs. You steam them till they open up you mix Italian style bread crumbs and Olive oil till moistened stuff. It between the leaves. Maybe a little parmasan cheese in a little more Olive oil and roast them in the oven until the bread crumbs gets crispy and cooked. It's delicious one leaf at a time. It's fabulous. The oven should be put at 375. I just remembered. You don't like cheese, so forget about the cheese.

[@seanjamescameron]

I’m talking about Jerusalem Artichokes not Globe Artichokes.

[@carolchapple912]

​@@seanjamescameronalways give me terrible gut pain with wind... I avoid them at all costs.

[@carolineowen7846]

​@@seanjamescameron I hadn't had them before, saw some in Waitrose & tried them, were ok, but I did an 'artificial frost' via the freezer for a couple of hours to stop any gut problems. Also got some different variety in my veg box, so roasted, jnstead of boiled them. So I will look to grow some :) Saved 2 to put on the plot :) as they will spread. I might get some more to plant.

[@Hi-hh2rv]

Potatoes in builders sacks? Hoping you'll inspire me Sean, bit lost with my plot but it's not your typical allotment plot 🙄

[@richardhart7652]

There now that's luxury a cup of tea in the bath😊

[@srottinger]

How about asparagus? Takes a while before you can harvest, so good to get in asap.

[@iskrajackal9049]

Aaaarrrgggghhhh I want to know what your second shed is for!!!! 🤬🤣🤣🤣🤣 Enjoying your vids, thanks for posting 👍

[@seanjamescameron]

Things 😉🤣😜

[@iskrajackal9049]

@@seanjamescameron You rogue lol 😉🤣🤣

[@trendtraderx]

Catnip and cat grass for the cats?

[@jillychandler]

That was a great catch up Sean with what you are up to. Love to see what you are going to be growing. Great to hear you are getting another shed, and look forward to finding out what you are going to use it for - a compost loo perhaps? Blessings to you from a lovely crisp Autumn sunny morning in West Devon, England, and Jilly & Madge. xxx

[@sophieboult310]

Know your onions 🧅

[@allenbrown8158]

if you can get Scottish KESTRAL potatoes try them they are very very nice.

[@Hungry4Haggis]

I have a problem with potato scab, but find rocket potatoes and charlotte do very well.

[@ab4mb]

Microwave is brilliant for defrosting

[@Pinkbubble702]

Sean's kitchen disco 😅 the fridge just had to join in with the party atmosphere 😂!!! Waiting for the kettle to join in with its whistle, a right good rave!!!!!!❤

[@WashyGirl]

I bought a microwave from Asda , black and gold £40 , I recommend a dial type as I was sick of looking for glasses, and I switch off at wall and t takes no setting up and it’s easy to just turn the dial to switch on also no neon lights x

[@1954Moira]

Jerusalem Archichoke. Would not bother growing, no matter how you cook them they cause terrible wind and indigestion. Very smelly and unsocial too!

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Are you still using your PO box only I've got something to send you Sean?

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes it doesn’t close until end of January 2025. Thanks.

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

@@seanjamescameron right thanks Sweetheart I'll send the bits, won't be til beginning of next week I'll get to the post office 😉

[@davegilford1257]

Hello Lad, Achillea are commonly known as Yarrow, I believe. Calendula leaves are good when small and put in salads, the flowers are also edible and put in salads.

[@1minigrem]

Cosmos is the variety that smells of chocolate. Why not try growing globe artichokes this time.

[@mattszalwinski6869]

Yarrow is the common name for achillea.

[@kimmberlie573]

Exciting to see such a variety of seeds. That will keep you very busy. Love the picture on the table. Is there a story with it?

[@seanjamescameron]

Local artist.

[@lindab1458]

I enjoyed that little chat Sean. Sometimes I wonder how KZbinrs put up with all the opinions, especially the should do this, or that and the negativity. Mostly I don’t read them , so I don’t know why I’m writing this but, maybe it helps your algorithm or whatever. You be you, do what you will, be happy. 😊

[@englishgreenbackyardsustai6902]

Try grow some rare peppers and tomatoes

[@carolpageler8124]

Your house looks nice and tidy ❤

[@ehpeachylove]

Good evening dear friend, Sean. It’s 11:30 pm here in a cooler Northern California. Love your galley kitchen and it looks very tidy. I love you blond, always makes me smile. I use a lot of onions and fresh garlic since they add so much flavor and enjoy shallots. When you make your cups of tea in the afternoon and evenings do you use decaffeinated tea? Are you able to track the delivery of your greenhouse when you’re notified it’s shipped? Your going to have a nice garden when you get it planted, Have a good night Sean. 🌚💫

[@grahammorris311]

Charlotte ( 2nd Early ) Sarpo Mira ( Maincrop )

[@judithhobson5868]

no pumpkins?

[@lowland1]

All the chique restaurants seem to favour Maris Piper potatoes?

[@Pinkbubble702]

I like the red varieties, like Rooster. Good all rounders for roast, mash, and even chips ❤ yummy 😋

[@isobelsmith6999]

@lowland1 I don't know about chic restaurants, but my absolute favourites, here in Australia, are waxy potatoes called Dutch Creams 👌

[@BeverleySharp-c6h]

Carol singers! Unbelievable Sean 😂 they’re certainly rehearsing early 😂 never heard of that before 😂 well whatever floats ya boat I guess. Great seed variety you have there, I love seeing your homestead collections and I learn so much from you. Thank you Sean ❤️

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

Christmas Carolers in September. Talk about rushing the season. Definitely not! I just received my seed and bulb catalogs. Love planning and making my lists for next spring. Interesting how you plant now. Have never done winter planting other than my bulbs and Heather. Looking forward to watching your winter garden grow. Good luck with your microwave. You will love it. Perfect for warm ups. A new shed??? Looking forward to hearing the plan for this new structure.

[@avivapotts2442]

A kill lia! How about sweet corn on the homestead?

[@margaretg7861]

Good catchup again Sean.. Carols? Oh my goodness, ha ha

[@RobBrown1991]

I remember the shark fin melon. I´m finding your vlogs quite nostalgic.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

A herb garden would be pretty and good at both your places. Peppers would be good. Rhubarb and horseradish too.

[@sueparsons6919]

I think your plan for a different routine, to stop work and relax more. Will do you a world of good. Getting a microwave is a good idea so when you have had a busy day,keep a couple of ready meals in the freezer. That way you will have something to eat quickly. Interesting video about the seeds.Cant wait to see where you are going to put your new shed.

[@wyyeti4004]

That’s a nice plan for your garden. I will be interested to see what you do there, and the potatoes you select. Oh, have you discontinued the magnets? I had wanted to send one.

[@seanjamescameron]

Magnets are now in the shed and will feature in a video over the next week.

[@wyyeti4004]

@@seanjamescameron oh. Okay. Thank you.

[@susanpearson8172]

My favourite tipple, Prosecco, your lights are brilliant, I might get some for my back kitchen, you love your seeds Sean, lots of veg, I’ve been making soup all year round, having a bowl of goodness everyday, keeps the doctor away, makes your cheeks rosey too, 😊

[@sharonheppell8378]

👍👍👍

[@GreenEarthGardener]

Hi Sean, your channel offers me so much comfort xx, thank you so much. I’m not well at the moment suffering from cipro-toxicity in my legs I’m not sure if I’ll be able to garden again 😢 and it’s just a really “warm blanket” for me in this time of need. Please do more xx I love you loads. Also with Jerusalem artichokes I sautés them with a little onion, butter over a gentle heat and then I had stock vegetable stock cook it for about 15 minutes and then blitz it and you get the most delicious soup in the world! Then can freeze this and I drink litres of this and it doesn’t have the same effect 💨 🎉 it’s warning tasty. I’d like to come cook it for you sometime just utter the words xx r🙏🏼🎁

[@SuperNorini]

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[@Severienne]

🥬💚🥒

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Microwaves are a good bargain. 50 pounds should get you a nice one for your kitchen. Love mine.

[@annetownsley6249]

I thought you already have a microwave?

[@muddyboots2531]

Anne, I feel you are right. I recall that it might be in the cutch. Sean have a good look in your cutch in case the memory of it is still lost in the fog.

[@markshaw5835]

Kalettes are one of my favourite as are Calabreese.

[@Jane_and_Meg]

Thanks, Sean, for the seed advice, that was really useful! I shall watch this again later and take some notes! 👍👌 Appreciate you taking the time to go through what you have. 🙂 Re the Microwave, I'll pop you a msg of the one we bought recently. I won't say on here as prob my comment will get removed! It's more like an old style one with a dial and bell but it's really fab. Cooks and defrosts quickly and efficiently and not too expensive! Christmas Carols already!?! 😂 I suppose thats enterprising if a bit early! Take care and all the best. Catch up soon.

[@mitzikolody4569]

Hi Sean 👋 ❤

[@romac9516]

Sean "two sheds" Cameron

[@lib8522]

Hi Sean. I know it's quite early but wondered if you had any interest in growing summer patty pan squash and sweet potatoes? I've had lots of success with the summer squash in the UK but not so much the sweet potatoes. I know they both need to be done in the spring time so not for now but I wondered if you had had any success with them in the past and could offer tips. I don't have a greenhouse though so maybe that'll help with the initial growth.

[@Elaine-y4i]

Do you watch Dr John Campbell about not eating processed food 🤔

[@RenéeinVirginia]

Love John Campbell

[@leilaburke7202]

you have to try to eat at a certain time,,and go to bed at a certain time,,well mikooven you will save a lot of money because you use the big stoves use a lot of electricity and

[@alysonwilliams2543]

💡

[@maryphillips864]

Wilja I think they're 1st earlies 😊

[@irenecharrois5199]

A disco 😂😂😂😂 your funny!

[@charannefenn8780]

I sean just a wee quick note to ask you what size of the shirt are ....and can you give me the correct spelling for the cats please xx