#86: Insulating the Greenhouse (with bubble wrap) to extend the growing season || Plot 37

[@sandra127100]

Using seed trays to scoop up leaves. You win the internet today.

[@MsPigeon999]

I think you have a winning formula. Sometimes specifically how to do tasks, sometimes cooking and best of all catch ups. I think most of us have a plot or a garden and it is nice to see something to aspire to, in my case. I don't want to have chickens but I love to see how they are doing. I have started growing plants I had previously never heard of thanks to you. Thank you! I have also grown so many herbal plants and companion plants just to see what happens.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Jay! Amazing to think people might grow something new because i've prattled on about it.... :D

[@papusna84]

I AGREE,EVEN IF I WENT TO MY ALLOTMENT TODAY TO TAKE SOME STUFF TO COMPOST AND FEED CHICKENS I WILL STILL WATCH YOUR VLOG,ITS JUST LIKE VISIT TO A FREND ALLOTMENT.

[@bhalliwell2191]

Just found your channel, Jessie, and am loving your video! Your use of bubble wrap to insulate your greenhouse is brilliant. DId you know you can use bubble wrap, cut to the size of the glass, to insulate your house's windows? You lightly spritz the window with ordinary tap water and place the bubble wrap against it. After about a week, you need to repeat the process (same piece of bubble wrap , you don't need a new one) and will need to continue to do so throughout the winter. Even if you have thermal pane windows, this will bolster heat retention in the house. And as for your container lettuce, it will be lovely; lettuces only need about 10cm/4 inches of soil, being shallow-rooted plants. All the best to you, and love to your mum!

[@simplifygardening]

Leaf mold is gold in the garden Jessie

[@karenslater343]

You don’t need to do anything different just being you is enough whether your gardening,cooking,visiting friends and family or taking us on nights out/holidays it’s just great I look forward to Tuesdays.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Karen! :D I really appreciate that you're happy with me including bits of trips and adventures and even social occasions in the vlog. It makes the process feel much more sustainable for me!

[@sundancer442]

Hey Jess. Every cooking vlog you do gets a huge response ,with cries of" More please !" I'll leave it at that. :)

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hahahah! Yeah, i'm definitely going to try and include more of them! My kitchen is an absolute pain to film in so i'll try and work out an easier way!

[@sundancer442]

@@JessieatPlot37 Don't worry about the details so much ! We love your vids the way they are. Maybe you could set up 2 cameras, in different spots, and put the footage together after. Then you could do what you're doing, without messing with the cameras, and do a voice over after. Tell your Mum her kitchen is beautiful. :)

[@gardentours]

It's nice to see how you and your mother work hand in hand 👍

[@danielslack5545]

Enjoyed this video. I ran the garden centre next to Kew Gardens Tube Station for 22 years until my landlord booted me out in May… 😡You made me laugh about the lights at Kew Gardens. Had that same experience…wanting to walk a bit more and being kicked out early. If you come down again give me a shout. Always good to meet fellow plant people! I am bubble wrapping my greenhouse at home today! Fun fun fun….

[@jessievanswaaij2971]

People who said 'less is more' don`t watch your video`s. I`m thrilled you thinking of doing more again. I`ve bingedwatched all your vlogs and i feel a bit.. empty now , having to wait a week. Its calms me down big time, it doesn`t matter what you do. For me i would realy like to see seeds by months again like you did before and otherwise, just do what you do jess, i just love it. I don`t need any instructions just seeing you and your mom doing your thing.

[@annaking9213]

Morning, I love starting my morning watching you work . 🤓🤓

[@bokchoi5081]

I really love the thumbnail for this video. It would be great to have it as a poster and people would come over and say "wow what's that!? Something about a greenhouse? That's cool".

[@stevendowden2579]

lovely video you and your mother is always busy well done both

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Steven! She is indeed always busy!

[@amassing]

I've enjoyed the various trips out and adventures you've taken us on which breaks up all the allotment based stuff. How about planning a few days out to some less well known gardens in London - Fulham Palace Gardens, Chelsea Physic, Richmond Park are all fairly close to you. I also like the cooking/recipe ideas which sometimes inspires me more to grow a particular vegetable than the actual gardening side of it. How about doing a complete seed to plate growing guide for a particular veg - I mean film all the stages over the season and then put it all together a single step-by-step video including how you cooked it post harvest.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you! Its really interesting to see how many people have enjoyed the little trips. I love them and it makes the vlog more long term sustainable for me but i wasn't sure how they were going down! But will be carrying them on next year. Our allotment is practically in richmond park so yep, very close! Loads of places around to visit so i'll be doing that. I had the 'whole process' videos in mind but need to get a whole years footage really to put that together so i might attempt some of those too!

[@amassing]

@@JessieatPlot37 The problem with a weekly vlog is that the content doesn't have much longevity whereas a standalone whole process video will hopefully attract new viewers for many years after it's made. I would plan on gradually building up a library of this sort of content. Much as I and many others love watching you potter around the allotment with your mum accompanied by tinkly piano music, I think there will ultimately be a limited audience for it.

[@karenlawrence9869]

Would love to see more cooking videos using the produce from the plots or even other general cooking ones. We try and incorporate as much veg from the plot as possible in our meals, however new ideas would be great. Thanks for all your other videos s far

[@tonyforrest2724]

Another productive week on the plot chaps....as ever informative and pleasant vlog.... Keep them coming chaps... Hope the cold goes quick...

[@dianeirvine1384]

I really like the idea of not really knowing what’s coming. Sort of like unwrapping Christmas present. I like the variety of soil,structures,chickens,working with Mum,odd things that crop up even the disappointments, planting sowing weeding,shed. Everything.Even the colourful hats. Sometimes I see stuff and reminds me about things in my own garden. This year my husband made me a new frame for extra beans. All because your inspiration with your frames and beans. Mine is different but idea came from you.

[@mudoh2131]

Your vlogs are always really interesting, useful and with a lovely humour to them - just carry on carrying on Jessie. There is always something to learn, or just to sit back and enjoy. Happy planning.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks MuDoh! :D

[@kellmowat]

Jessie!!! Can you do more cooking videos with your Momma. We learn so much just watching you guys cook together. It's like I'm sitting in the kitchen with you having a visit. Hope your feeling better soon. Thanks for the bubble wrap trick, not sure it'll get us through a Canadian winter😏😁 but it might help. We have snow now and a wee polytunnel with greens still growing. 🤞

[@JessieatPlot37]

Yes to more cooking Kellie! Ah yeah, bubblewrap might be a little weak in the face of your winters....lol.

[@kellmowat]

@@JessieatPlot37 YAY!!! Thank you for all of your posts. It's like a little bit of travel for us. 😁

[@Ghostinthedark100]

as soon as the music comes on I start falling asleep.

[@kendo2377]

The bubble wrap idea is brilliant.

[@constancerichardson3412]

Jessie i would love for u to show more next year how u trellis and any new creative building projects...

[@Lisa.Gypsy.C]

I enjoy your vlogs so much Jess, would love to see you include more cooking in your kitchen, outings, visits to garden centers etc. xx

[@JessieatPlot37]

:D thanks Lisa! Cooking is definitely on the list! And outings!

[@karenwright2444]

Love it! ... just carry on doing what you're doing .... I learn so so so much from you

[@debbiespitznagel1472]

Hi Jessie, I loved the last bit of your vlog today! Hahah! Fun with your reflection. Made me smile. I like all of your video ideas. I think your cooking videos are a nice way to showcase some of your lovely veg and you inspire me to try them. Yummy! I also like when you take us traveling around with you to fun places. I don't know whether I'll ever get to visit the UK, but I feel that I'm ALMOST visiting and getting to see a bit of the area. Watching you build different projects is also great to see. I'm not really handy like that, so seeing you build something, step-by-step helps me along, too. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to each video, and I can't wait to see more videos each week! YAY

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Debbie! I'll definitely be putting more cooking in next year. and hopefully do a couple more Away Missions! :D

[@corynsboy5814]

That is a magnificent blanket. Clearly it's maker lovingly crocheted it for curing colds.

[@JessieatPlot37]

:D it was a present from Johanna years ago (she didn't make it, i have no idea where it came from!). I absolutely love it. :D

[@clarerobbins37]

Thanks Jess I didn’t know what to do with my chilli plants so will follow your tips and hope for the best 🌶 Loved the clip of you and your Mum sat in shed drinking tea. Note to self, I’m going to just sit and take in the garden more often with a cuppa ( & a warm coat 😂) Have a good week and hope the cold shifts soon ☕️🥃🥰

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hi Clare! Thank you! And yes, i definitely think staring at the garden in wonder is as important as doing the actual gardening! :D

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

toe rags - perfect description

[@Leanne_N]

I will try to watch out for the Community posts for the polls but I can still only see them on my phone and I’ve tried to see if it’s a notification thing but alas I haven’t figured it yet. In the meantime my two favourite bonus videos were the polytunnel build and your advice for new allotment holders - which was great advice generally. Also anything that involves chickens hahaha. I really need to figure out another bin just for leaf mould. I just mixed the majority into my bins and just dumped some directly into the beds and greenhouse (I have some compost boxes/bins out of pallets but also a large barrel one, which is helpful for breaking down kitchen waste a bit first and then it’s added to the boxes). We have lots of space but it’s negotiating a bit with the hubby, as I guess I have to take some of his needs into account in the yard. 😂. Although I am lucky to have quite a bit dedicated to garden, greenhouse and hen house so this isn’t a serious complaint. Next year the hope is to finish the landscaping so I can figure out dedicated beds for flowers. I have been using pots and some inter planting with the veg. My current garden tasks are trying to save the lonely Brussel sprout plant in hopes they can be part of Xmas din and trying to grow some lettuce inside. We experienced a massive food chain issue because of flooding in other parts of the province and it’s got me wishing I had done more to try season extending this year 😳. Things are sort of back on track although some farmers have been wiped right out and it’s so very sad for them as hundreds of acres were devastated of established fruit, vegetables and livestock. That said I’m sure our food comes from many places although I try to find Grown in BC stickers when I’m not either growing my own or supporting local farmers. Take care until next week (I would have made a hot toddy at any point and just gone to bed with a good book 😏).

[@JessieatPlot37]

Yeah, i have to admit, i find the community post a bit random. I seem to have a hard time finding where mine vanish too after i post them sometimes.... lol. I might do a test and see you can see what! Hahaha, garden space negotiations are a serious business! :D I wish you luck. My battle ground is the Shed at home that is predominantly Dad's... i'm sneaking bits in all the time! Sorry to hear about the flooding. We had a lot of farm land here flooded out in the spring this year that really took its toll. glad to hear things are coming good again.... and yes to the hot toddy and bed!!

[@sheilaleatt]

Hi Jessie, I enjoy watching all of your content whether it be allotment based, cooking or off on your travels and adventures. You are a pleasure to watch along side your mum and the girley wirley's, past and present. If you were to set up a Patreon account or the like I would join, however what ever you decide to do I am sure we will be entertained. Cheers Jessie 🍷🍷🍷 Ps hope you shake off that cold soon xxx

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Sheila! Patreon is lurking in my head. I'm just trying to work out if i really have anything to offer on it for people! Cheers!

[@tassiegirl1991]

Morning Jess and Mum. Well done on wrapping your greenhouse, gee Jess you made it look so easy,those clips work a treat. Good luck with the chillies I had one capsicum last outdoors through winter and it was a cold one, it’s now coming into leaf slowly as spring was lousy and finally having some sunny warm days, interestingly I’d cut back just not so hard as you have done and left in pot, I’ll be watching with interest how the hard prune and repot goes. I hope things don’t get too tough with the new variant, just as our borders were to re open properly it arrived here via approved arrivals too so they shut down for a few weeks longer. We’ve been so blessed in Tasmania. But I’m hoping two sons out of three still come for Christmas from interstate and new grand baby. Cheers Jess and mum, hope the cold is better soon. Take care.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Morning! Ooooh, thats one tough pepper. Do you know which variety it is? The new Omicron (i love how it sounds properly like a 80's cartoon baddie!) is causing some ruffled feathers here but hopefully it'll blow over like the others. We are at about 5k new cases a day in this City but life has gone back to normal pretty much. Apart from wearing a mask on public transport you wouldn't know it was still here! Hope the majority of the sons make it for Christmas plus the extra exciting new baby! :D

[@emptynestgardens9057]

😂🤣 Toe rags! I love that I'm picking up English slang. I've started saying "pants" instead of 💩 quite naturally. 😂🤣😉

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hahaha, that really made me laugh Roxanne!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

@@JessieatPlot37 😂🤣😂🤣

[@emptynestgardens9057]

@@JessieatPlot37 ok now that I've finished watching, to answer your question... I love all your content, truly anything at all you can put out I'm here for. I do specifically love how you show us how to cook with a particular fruit or veg as it comes into season. Your seasonal targeted videos are very helpful as well. I've got asparagus on order for the Spring. First time ever for me to grow. I dug my trenches already and filled with sheep compost. Can't wait for Spring!!!

[@robinsmith6094]

I do hope you feel better soon, Jessie! I love that you're reusing the bubble wrap. A big part of being conscious of what we're using as far as plastics, is reusing things as much as possible. That's a good example. I'm with you - this year zipped by. I'm launching my own channel soon (about container gardening) and the deadline is sneaking up on me! I just can't believe we're at the end of another year already. Can't wait to see what you have in store for next year.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its crazy its December isn't it!? Oh well done, are you starting in January?

[@robinsmith6094]

@@JessieatPlot37 Thank you! I'm thinking about it. I need to make sure I have something to present 😂

[@tamararoberts9307]

I admire your cleverness Jesse ❤ I love Tuesdays!

[@tamararoberts9307]

I've been crocheting lately because it's been so cold outside. Love the crocheted afghan your were wrapped in at the end ❤

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Tamara! It always make me chuckle all your comments. That huge afghan thing is something Johanna gave me years ago. I have no idea where she got it from, she certainly didn't make it! but i love it. So warm, although it weighs about a stone. :D

[@janenewley6539]

Oooh yes… more videos on cooking ideas for what you,ve grown would be lovely please. Re leaf mould… isn’t it wonderful. We have 2 leaf mould bins, one for using, one for rotting down. Our small wildlife friendly lawn is only mown twice a year. The rest of the time it is eaten by our “working” guinea pigs who also provide copious amounts of used bedding for the compost heap😀. I collect the leaves with a rake which also scarifies the “lawn” so there is some moss and bits of grass/ vegetation in the leaf mould but not enough to go soggy and smelly. Very few weed seeds in the leaf mould so it is v g as topping on raised beds to suppress weed growth😀😀, byee, Jinxy

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Jess, you have got some good tyding up jobs done 🙂 girlie's are looking very happy too ❤ planting up your lettuce too 🙂 good job on bubble wrapping your greenhouse 🙂 stay safe & take care 🙂

[@stevienicks8228]

More cooking in your kitchen please . And going to the pub👍👍👍

[@JessieatPlot37]

Cooking and Pub! Noted! :D

[@sonyacheesmur1214]

I would love to see more cooking please!

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Sonya! I'm going to try to get more cooking in next year, definitely!

[@jennyjohnson9012]

I love all your videos Jessie, but I would love it if you'd do some more on what seeds you're sowing each week. That is such a help and then we can sow along with you and also more cooking with what you've grown. Thankyou!

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Jenny! thats quite interesting actually because last year i did all the 'seeds this month' videos but maybe including a bit of what i'm actually sowing each week would be useful next year. Thank you!

[@elliesherrin3565]

Just keep doing the mix as you are as it’s a fab variety. Thanks x

[@barryjlane7326]

The cold has hit Bristol already Jessie 2 nights ago we had minus 4.2 . Keep up with your good work, I look forward to your vlog each week.

[@JessieatPlot37]

hooooo, -4.2 is a tad nippy!! Thanks Barry!

[@anasgarden6483]

I like all your video's

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Ana! :D

[@beverley1539]

Cheers Jessie, I’m good with all you put up & will take part in your future plans. Aww get better soon, sleep, bubble baths & perhaps a warm drink oh love a Spanish coffee, Anywhoo blessings to you and yours Thankyou Ontario Canada 🐝

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Beverley. I've gone for the hot drinks and books in front of the fire strategy! Hope you have a good week!

[@andrewwilkinson3766]

Cheers Jessie

[@JessieatPlot37]

Cheers Andrew!

[@familygarlick179]

Hi jessie I find your vlogs very interesting Iam still lerning as well .one tip for you if yoou want compost in one year from leave mow them a cuple of ttime before you compost them .they will rot down a lot quicker all best Roger

[@das_hanski]

Hey Jessie, good luck with overwintering your chilli plants! I'm only saving a handful this year. But the list for 2022 is all set and the seeds are ready to be sown. That being said, I still have some plants standing in various places inside the house with ripe chillies on them. Seamless transition! 😄 Dealing with a cold, it's probably appropriate to take a lesson from the greenhouse and get yourself all wrapped up in that big blanket for winter! And was that the Kew Gardens 'police' coming after you with their cart? They must have seen you filming their precious stars! 😆

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Hannes! Master of peppers. My list for what to grow in 2022 was meant to be not so massive because i did a 'sow everything i had' approach this year thinking i'd pick what was best to carry forward and add new ones but nothing really took off so i think its unfair to judge them on it.... looks like 2022 is going to be rather peppers/chillis heavy!! (Not a bad things! :) And hahaha, yeah, they were chasing me out. :D

[@das_hanski]

@@JessieatPlot37 Not a bad thing at all! 😄 And now that you have the dehydrator, you're all set to deal with a ginormous harvest! But I know the feeling... in terms of tomatoes that is. Thanks to the blight desaster of 2021 I'm going to grow most of the same varieties again.

[@rozellabrooks1131]

Great to see that feet appear to be doing much better. Hope your cold gets better soon. I look forward to your videos each week and enjoy all content that you have put out. Have a great week. I look forward to next Tuesday!

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Rozella! The feet are making progress. See you next week!

[@paulinemorris5186]

whatever you do Jess will be no doubt interesting and informative. love your cooking videos and the plots tours. in fact i love it all.

[@annettemclean1922]

I really enjoy tips and tricks - like putting bubble wrap in the green house... what an awesome idea!! Leaf mulch - I didn't know to keep it for a couple of years, but now I do!! Awesome tips!! I hope you feel better soon Jessie :)

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Annette!

[@marksallotmentplot]

Great update Jess. I'm trying to make leaf mould for the first time this year. Loads of leaves collected and now its just a 2 year wait!

[@dramaqueens9311]

Love all the vlogs, thanks for the green clip link , have bought and will now try my own version of the bubble wrap…my green house is missing one pane of glass so will certainly help ! Also made the pasta shell chard recipe last week and that was a massive hit in the house , thank you

[@clairemurphy9236]

I enjoyed all your info on leaf composting, very interesting.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Claire!

[@gailjoynt-sigley9929]

Hi Jesse. Looking forward to next year, will u show us how to dry herbs and put them into containers. I have tried with mint and thyme but quite honestly the taste was lost. Thanks.

[@lynnpurfield9430]

I just kove everything you share with us and there is usually something useful I take away for my veg gardening experience. I am the nerd that wants the temperatures...lol!! I am scratching my head as to what I would like to see more of......it is all perfect really. Maybe in the quieter months, more simple cooking vids with mum? I like to see how people use their home grown produce. The simpler the better, I say!!!

[@JessieatPlot37]

hahaha, it was you Lynn! :D :D I'm definitely going to be reading off the stats! :D More cooking is on the cards! Just got to find a comfortable way to film in the kitchen because its all chaos when i do it now! lol.

[@lynnpurfield9430]

@@JessieatPlot37 i know the feeling !! My kitchen is way too small for me as I cook enough for my imaginary five families, at a time and 'chaos' isn't a close enough description!!

[@Looseey1973]

Would also love to see more cooking videos.

[@JessieatPlot37]

I'm really going to try and do more of the cooking!

[@Looseey1973]

@@JessieatPlot37 I also like when you cook right at the plot. Not sure if there's a lot you could do there but thats fun to watch.

[@lissapowell967]

I love your vlogs they way they are, the variety is really good so they don't get boring. Also, your effervescent personalty always gives me a lift. l also like that it is girl power (even the chickens are "girlies") growing such a beautiful, productive plot. I agree with another comment that I would enjoy a few more out and about in London seeing the gardens and other sites. I live in the States and have only been to Heathrow (yikes) and i would enjoy seeing different parts of London that I will probably never get to see such as lesser known gardens, parks, and even garden centers. Also, if you have friends with allotments, it would be fun to see theirs , too. Cheers!

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you Lissa! :D Its all the girls here, even Lily! :D Ahhh, you've actually been pretty close to me then, all those planes i keep complaining about are heading into Heathrow. I'm looking forward to looking at other peoples gardens/allotments..etc more next year.

[@MrCarose4267]

Another great episode Jessie, I couldn’t help thinking to myself when you mentioned tomorrow (today as I write) being December….. yippee Heritage Seed Library seed selection day…….lol.

[@sheilanichols3647]

Great post!

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Sheila!

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Hope you get well soon!

[@dawnmountford6457]

Hi Jessie, I really enjoyed your broad bean recipe. It was delicious and I used it many times. I'm definitely interested in more recipes. Get well soon and stay safe. Dawn

[@lilal3753]

As an American viewer, I want to see your country or any other country you happen to visit. Show us around. Also, I'm curious how far you live from your allotment. Love your channel.

[@fareebug8439]

I so love your videos. ❤️ Hope your feet are feeling better. Great to see you both and the plot. Sending love to you and yours.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank You! Hope you're all good too.

[@TuftyMcTavish]

🐓 I’d love to see more of your chicken training for when the day comes that you have your Pied Piper treat that trails them back to their home every night. They’re always interested in what you're up, to so I’m sure they’re going to have a great time exploring outside a bit. 🥚 I’d also love to see what it’s like when you go egg hunting - it’s early yet and probably a poor time of year, but when they start properly laying, that must be exciting? 🌶 I’d love to know about your chilli plans for 2022. I’ve ordered all my seeds, and have just emptied my 'grow room' (cough, dining room!) as I’ll start sowing end of December. I’m still harvesting from my plants almost a year after I sowed them! My freezer is rammed full 🤢And finally, 🚆 🚌 ✈️ the away mission episodes are really splendid.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hhahaha, yes! As soon as all this Avian Flu stuff dies down we are going to commence with the girlie-training! So looking forward to them being out and about with us! Ah the 'grow room' yeah... i'm currently in negotiations with my dad about a 'spare' corner in his shed or yeah, its back to the great sitting room take over! :D Glad you like the away missions. I have more planned!

[@clynch9711]

Hi Jessie. I grew along with you last year I.e.tomatoes, peppers. I find it really helpful when you show what you are growing and when you plant out. Just got an allotment and don't want to miss the boat on veg next year. Also, cooking is a great one as well. Thanks Carmen

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hi Carmen! Okay, i'll try and keep up to date in terms of what i'm sowing and things! Cooking is on the list!

[@izzywizzy2361]

I enjoy the variety of content you offer. I love seeing you and your mum working the plot and the easy confidence you share, I also love the trips out, and the cooking. I really like your music, does it have a title and is it available on BBC Sounds so I can listen to it as I work?

[@mollygriffith7071]

We both look forward to watching your weekl vlogs Jessie you and your mum are an inspiration! Do you know when you'l be posting your 2022 seed list?

[@MikeSchoon]

I enjoyed the trip to Ireland you shared. More like that would be nice. Also, what about a video all about your favorite peppers and how you save them? They seem to be a favorite plant of yours. :)

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Michael! I do love a pepper! and I have a couple of trips planned so more Away missions are in the pipeline! :D

[@carlsmith7240]

Evening Jessie, in response to your request for ideas, the good lady wife would be interested in more of your amazing recipes...as would i, with regards to the plot, more of the same with hints and tips for the best methods on growing the veg, I'm attempting Cavolo Nero for the 1st time, what's the best way etc. Apart from that, another lovely job done on the vlog and i learnt a bit more about leaf mould today thanks to your good self. Cheers Jessie and get well soon 😊

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hello Carl! Tell GLW I'm definitely going to try and get more recipes in next year. Just got to find an easier way of filming them! :D My kitchen is a nightmare and i knock everything over all the time. Ooh, i hope the cavolo works well for you. Its my absolute main kale all year round, fantastic stuff!

[@kellyboulton9074]

You should do more cooking videos with the veg you grow

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thats on the list!

[@dn744]

Wow, so soon. Only feels like weeks from you taking down bubble wrap

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hahahah, thats cos i was so late taking it down last year.... lol

[@lindatoms1209]

Thanks again Jessie. Interesting about the overwintering of your peppers, going to get onto that in the morning.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Linda! I'm interested to see how it works this year!

[@annescott6137]

🙋hi from Scotland hi Jessie can't believe we are in December now thank you so much for another fantastic vidio I love all the wee hints and tips you pass on great you got your greenhouse wrapped I will be looking at the wee green clips you suggested I also love going out and about on your trips so interesting I ordered some seeds a few weeks ago so I feel great I have done that roll on the spring lol !! It's so lovely watching you and your lovely wee mum work together how you feel better soon I have my hot honey and lemon juice every morning to keep the cold away take care stay safe till next time Anne Scott from Scotland

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hi Anne! I know, December! What happened!? hahaha, the joy of ordering the seeds! I've held off so far but i've got itchy fingers! I know the first thing i need to do is have a proper look at what i've got and have a look at how the new things from last year did... all exciting stuff! :D

[@annescott6137]

@@JessieatPlot37 take care Jessie say hi to your mum

[@Nicktgrief]

I tend to leave my bubble wrap up as it keeps the greenhouse warm in the winter and it reduces the sun a tad in the summer saves putting shading up 😎 Your leaf mould is a great peat substitute so you could sterilise some of your sandy soil and add leaf mould to in and some John Innes base fertiliser and make your own JI potting mix( normally its 7:3:2Loam:peat :grit but you could probably get away with 8parts soil 4parts leaf mould.). Hope you feel better soon and stay away from the peoples 😎🤣

[@JessieatPlot37]

It took me aaaages to take the bubble wrap down this year because 1. spring was so cold and 2. i didn't get round to it! But i found it had glued itself to the glass when the temps got up high! Yeah, leaf mould is something i wish they'd use as a peat substitute more often because some of the other things they are using isn't working! Hahaha, staying away from the peoples definitely seems to be a good method of not catching colds (among other things that shall remain nameless... ahaha!)!

[@MaxMoloko]

How about taking a tour in some of the other plots around yours? Would be fun to see how others do things too, I think.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Malin, i'm definitely going to do a few more 'on-tour' bits. I love looking around other peoples allotments/gardens too!

[@deniseinthegarden]

Love your videos Jessie, especially with your Mum, my Mum would love to be gardening with me but she lives too far away. Anyway, I have bubble wrapped my greenhouse and have one pepper that I am overwintering for the first time this year. Fingers crossed , have planted loads in my polytunnel just to see if any of it grows. 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Denise! Fantastic, fingers crossed for our chillis/peppers!

[@BGazzah]

Being a total nerd, and my GH is just outside my kitchen I have a sensor transmitting temp and humidity every 1/2 hr :) I could send you some lovely graphs.. FYI over the last 7 days min was 1 max was 20, over the last year min -7 max 40..

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hahahaha, thats fantastic Gary! I love graph. My min/max has been -0.9 and 26

[@myrustygarden]

Morning ladies hope your doing well. Watching you pick up leaves with baskets made we laugh since Johanna (not sure of spelling) had leaf picker uppers at Ripley’s on Instagram 😂. I too am giving over wintering peppers just as an experiment. I have to remind myself not to skip ads 👍. Sunshine looks gorgeous as it’s pouring rain here yet again. Totally crap germination on the Red Globe artichoke seeds so you may want to chit first , I started mine a month ago in house because they apparently take ages. I’m always amazed by how deft you are at pricking out seedlings 😂 I’m a klutz and break half of mine. As always thank you for sharing your garden with us 🇨🇦🐝 safe Ps love the blanket I make those I posted some on my Instagram a few days ago

[@JessieatPlot37]

Morning Ali! Hahahah, maybe i was hinting at her for a chistmas present.... ahaha! Oh interesting about the artichoke germination. i'll write a note on the packet right now. Its funny you say that about the seedlings, Mum always manages to snap their stems when she does it. Then again, she always manages to get the weed roots out in one swoop and i mangle the whole thing up! :D Its all swings. :D OOh, i'll go and have a look at your crochet! This one was a present from Johanna years ago (she didn't make it, no idea where it came from). I love it!

[@jayneeburks8482]

Have you ever grown lemon grass? It is a marvelous tea and is a wonderful decongestant for monstrous head colds. Be well friend😁

[@gedhuffadine1873]

Jaynee,I don't get lemon grass! Can't taste it in cooking, don't know your location but don't think it would thrive in England

[@Tarbard]

@@gedhuffadine1873 I grew lemongrass this year (in scotland). The stalks weren't really fat enough to be usable, it was it's first year though maybe it will do better next year especially if we get more sun.

[@jayneeburks8482]

@@gedhuffadine1873 I grow it every year in zone 6b but root some stalks over winter for next spring. It would freeze if I left it out. I use the blades for tea mostly but add it to soups too.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hi Jaynee! (and Ged and Darren!) I have a pot of Lemongrass in the polytunnel thats doing really well. I haven't harvested much yet, i'll wait until spring. But i have been putting it into our allotment soups. Funny that you can't taste is Ged, i think its got a really overpowering flavour! :D

[@acisclolallave1527]

I'm goin g to put bubble wrap inside my greenhouse this year. I have been covering the ngreenhpouse with pool solar cover (jheavy duty bubbl;e wrap) Thanks for showing me how to oimnstall t6he wrap onside.

[@debbiecarne1927]

Always look forward to your vlog. Thanks for everything you do. You keep me on track with what I should be getting on with. I really enjoy your trips to garden centres and also your ideas for more unusual crops. Do you think you could make recommendations about the different seed and product suppliers that you use? I also really appreciate your building projects as they are really straightforward and seem achievable. I am keen to make the brassica cages so thanks for the corner info. What covering would you recommend? Can you insulate and protect from insects? Finally I did enjoy your recipes. Debs 🥂

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Debbie! I'm keen to do more recipes/outings next year. And i have a couple of things that need making too! I could maybe do a little bit about different types on netting/cover... Cheers!

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Hi Jessie, can you point me in the right direction for the plastic piping you use for the cages please, and also the wire mesh you have over your beds. Many, many thanks😊

[@cew9837]

Mine's bubble wrapped and I'm in my second hand ski suit so it's definitely winter!! Keeps me toasty... what does Lilli do in the real cold!

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

Hey Jessie, best of luck with the overwintering, looks like you did everything right. Will try here in South Oz (if any of mine get warm enough to grow - we are having a very cool summer (for us) so far), but a question - will you be watering them at all over winter? Matthew (adelaide SA)

[@garyclifton2180]

Lovely has always may I ask have you seen the guy on here called allotment diggers he's got a cat .he's got chickens point being he puts wood chip down in there hut not sure what they do with it but here gets some nice looking compost might be something that can help you x hope you feel better soon and your mum doesn't get it x

[@mandysplottoplate9410]

Forgot to say can we have more cooking please. I not on Instagram . Just this

[@JensGardenAdventures]

Hope you feel better Jessie! Have you done a Kew garden video if not i'd love to see that! the greenhouse looks super toasty all wrapped up glad something survived the unwanted damage. Jen

[@JessieatPlot37]

I go to Kew so often i forget about filming it! Maybe i'll do a small section every couple of weeks or something!

[@JensGardenAdventures]

@@JessieatPlot37 ohh that would be cool! I've always wanted to go to Kew, I've heard it's lovely! Your so lucky to be so close! Mind you I'm close to several gardens but I never get a chance, next year maybe! 😁

[@marionwilliams5585]

Hi. I went to Kew last year. Thank you for the lovely reminders of the light show they have. This is my first winter with a green house. I am happy your lettuce are doing well. Mine sit and die. What am I doing wrong please? I noticed you didn't water yours. Is that the key? Also, what else are you planting in there? Your green fingers are a joy to try.... to copy. Get well soon

[@jayne_paraplegicgardener4323]

I'm hopefully going to have over wintered peas and beans and cabbages.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Fab Jayne!

[@kellyhart4482]

I'm gonna try growing pole beans next year since yours always do so well. One long arch for dried and a shorter on for fresh.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Fantastic! You 'might' have noticed i'm a big climbing-bean fan! :D

[@uncleraymond3833]

I as always enjoy your videos. Question if l may. Have you notice a difference between placing the bubbles to the panes of glass or the flat side. l have read comments on other videos but l have not noticed ant difference myself. Thank you hope you get over 20 K subscribers by Spring.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Raymond! Interesting you asked this because i forgot to mention iot in the video... the first year i had them 'flat side' against the glass. the second year i had them the other way around and i found bubble side against the glass stopped it sticking and allowed an air pocket between the glass and wrap that seems to be much more effective. This year my air gap has been increased loads by keeping the trellis up... so we'll see how that goes!

[@Brenda-xc7sq]

Hi, thanks for another enjoyable vlog. I only have a garden veggie patch plus greenhouse but I am trying to overwinter some Peppers for the first time. Hearing you speak about Habanero chillies, I bought some seeds not realising how hot the chillies will be. I will be careful cooking with them and find some friends who like hot things. I am also going to follow your choice of Sun Gold tomatoes. I am learning so much from your videos.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you! Hahaha, yeah, they are pretty warm aren't they! I found they made excellent chilli flakes because of great flavour but you have more control!!

[@PinkyBlue1054]

Thanks

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you so much :D

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Your conservatory would be similar to my sunroom. I leave my pepper plants in there. I don't cut them back. when the temperature is staying below 10C, they drop their leaves and look dead, but they are just dormant. I think cutting back the top is so, should the air temperature drop below freezing, there's no exposed growth to be damaged.

[@0ldred]

I would love to hear what you do about slug control? From my experience covering beds is great for stopping birds and caterpillar damage, but it also keeps out things that will eat slugs!

[@JessieatPlot37]

I mainly just cry and beg them to stop! Nothing around here really eats the slugs so i haven't found a difference in covered or uncovered beds. (Unless its plastic, in which case the slugs go wild in the damp). I'll try a few more things next year. I have one idea up my sleeve but its it testing!

[@lisatodd232]

hi jessie do you have the link for the brassica cage corners please

[@barryroberts6470]

Hi Jess just wanted to know why you didn't throw the older leaves on top of the new leaves that you collected, instead of keeping the older leaves in the bags. Take Care, Barry (Wirral)😀

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hi Barry! Good question. Thats because its quite a closed process. If i just kept throwing leaves on top then i'd have mould at two different stages in the same bin and thats means i either use the old leaves when they are past their best or use the next years when they aren't ready. With leaf mould theres only about 2 months of the year when you make it and thats it, the years lot in one bang. It's not so much like compost where you keep adding to it throughout. Although because i use the 3 bin composting system i don't just keep adding to that either to be honest.

[@keithandrew3079]

Thanks for sharing I'm going to do the same this winter where did you get the green clips for fixing the bubble wrap? I live in New Zealand kind regards keith ps I have subscribed keep em coming 😂

[@emmasage8440]

Slowly binge watching your Vlog and loving it. Was wondering if you had done anything on compost and if so, could you point in the direction of the vlog to watch. I am lucky enough to have lots of flower beds/ raised beds/ a greenhouse and a poly tunnel which I like to mulch, usually with mushroom compost. I do need to buy in bulk but its a minefield in terms of price and quality - have you got any suggestions/recommendations which might help?

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

You need to tell the allotment it not winter yet, they’re a month early. Leaf mould the greatest addition to your soil. I’ve stopped using wooden labels, they rot too quickly. I use plastic one and clean them with nail vanish remover, rinse and then clean in hot water. I waiting for the summer bulbs to be available to buy, I want a ginger and caladium. I spent this week build Christmas wreaths which are better than last years and very proud of them.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hahah, my allotment has skipped straight to winter! :D I've actually swapped to wooden labels because we have reused plastic ones for years and they have become really brittle and are just crumbling. I find the wooden ones are great for seed trays and stuff but yeah, they don't last long in the beds! Well done on the wreaths!

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

@@JessieatPlot37 I must not be insulating my greenhouse properly checked it again today, after putting the Christmas lights up and it 0.8 degrees C. I’ve even taped up the corners. I might try the water bottle trick.

[@KimGreenfield-gy3eu]

THanks for the tips on insulating the greenhouse with bubble wrap. What are the clips that you used for attaching the bubble wrap to the aluminum studs and where can you buy them?

[@mandysplottoplate9410]

I subscribe to many of these blogs but yours is the one I look forward to most. I wish you still done two but I know it must take up a lot of your time. As for a plan in new year I would say please keep us in on whateva you do at the plot and with the chick chicks. What work you are doing what your plans are for the future. I love to hear all about you. I not sure how old you are but I think my son and daughter are roughly your age. I also think it’s really great that you do it all with your mum she must really love it. We never see your dad but you do mention him from time to time. Also do you have a boyfriend? I do hope you get out and about a bit more than we actually see. I would also love to see some of your artwork. But as far as the plot you have inspired me to do stuff on our plot I am growing field beans for first time. I also have a patch of green mustard that will die off in winter. We do no dig and trying not to put anything extra apart from homemade compost and weed chip. I don’t use anything to kill any insect. We are trying to be virtually self sufficient in fruit and veg but we not there yet. Thanks Jessie I think you are great and love watching you. Keep going won’t you. 👍😍

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you so much Mandy! hahah, Dad has appeared a few times but he's not keen. :D And yeah, slowly getting back into going out and things. It's been weird because i started this channel at the start of our lockdown so my entire life was shrunk to the allotment for that first year and i'm testing the water a bit now about how much 'other stuff' i should include. Its nice to know that i can expand a bit and people are still interested. It makes the longevity of the channel seems a bit more sustainable! I absolutely love to hear when people are growing new things on their patch... oh and regarding the field beans, their 'tops' make the most fantastic risotto! (also, more recipes are definitely on the cards for next year!)