A rainy day at the plot | Allotment Vlog 🥔 Ep.16 🥔

[@GirthyVeg]

Allotment people always seem so friendly and generous!

[@pambrewer9082]

More young people need to be in gardening and learning.

[@NevadaGoats]

Your neighbors must be thrilled to have you fix up that weedy mess you started with. Remember wherever you put Jerusalem artichokes, they WILL spread and are very difficult to get rid of. Maybe in the very back of the plot next to the back fence and the compost pile.

[@TheHertzz]

I can't believe I've been here since your very first video! Such a massive change in the plot, thanks to your hard work. I hope you are very proud of yourself!

[@serensgarden]

Ahhh! Thank you so so much for watching! 🥹🥰🌸🌻🌱

[@lobodo988]

New sub 😃👍 I like your channel. Your vibe is sweet, your work is satisfying. I bingewatched all the episodes and marveled at your determination to whip that area into shape and YOU DID IT. I feel sad when you feel sad lol DAMN that mare's tail! Damn it it to hell! And oh - think hard about putting that J-artichoke in because you can never get rid of them. They grow 8 feet tall with a very modest spray of yellow daisies at the top at the end of summer. Not worth all the space they take up!! That ground was meant for PUMPKINS.

[@DawnDuke-i7l]

Hello from Perth Western Australia…it is autumn here and we haven’t had very much rain at all for months…you are doing an amazing job on your plot of land…love watching your chats and watching how far you have come in such a short amount of time…can’t wait for your next video chat ❤ your such a brilliant worker…slowly you have it all coming together…well done ❤

[@Carol-oc7mx]

Hi there - I must agree with all those that say the artichoke needs to be contained - i think your courgette is planted too close to the edge of the bed. As a rule of thumb each courgette should be plant in the center of a square metre, they are big plants. Plant something quick growing around the edge until the courgette grows and fills the space - growing turnips and carrots in the water tank is a brilliant idea - the compost heap is looking good - it might be worth buying an automatic window opener for your greenhouse to help save those and any future seedlings, a good investment Keep on plotting 😂

[@shellmcphee971]

It's coming along so beautifully! 🌷 And yes to ALL the pumpkins!🤣

[@serensgarden]

Thank you so much! 🥲💖 hahah you wait… 😅🎃🎃🎃

[@silviabakken6993]

You are so good at what you do👌💪👏👏🐝🐝🐝 thanks for the videos🥰

[@debbiestickney9626]

You are doing a great job! I love how you stop what you are doing to watch the birds and things around you. Watching from North Carolina.

[@lauriemichaud5509]

I agree...it's always a pleasure watching you! Watching from Central New York State!

[@ninemoonplanet]

I had to walk away from the screen and then I noticed how you're using music and bird sounds, this is so relaxing, food for the ears. Well done! The plot started out so much of a challenge, and look at it now! Summer will be so gorgeous on the plot. Wonderful. 🇨🇦🙌

[@janeb3024]

The Pumpkin Girl is amazing! I look forward to each and every one of your updates, no matter what you have to show us.

[@serensgarden]

Oh thank you Jane 🥹💖🌱🌸

[@janeb3024]

@@serensgarden I only wish that I could visit in person but it is a long way to travel from 🇨🇦!

[@YorkshireSerenity]

Another lovely video, Seren! And look at you,8000 subscribers! What a star you are!!! ♡

[@serensgarden]

Thank you so much 🥰🌸 I know! 😱 it is wild!! And thank you so much for watching 💖🌻🌱

[@serobinson1]

It's looking wonderful ! You have worked so hard !!

[@loisreesor-hs6hy]

You're doing such a good job Serena! I'm watching from Canada and am enjoying your videos immensely. For the Jerusalem artichokes, id plant them in a bin, like your carrot and parsnip bin. They can really spread fast and are hard to get rid of, personal experience!

[@angik4777]

Yes, definitely plant the sun chokes in a bin. They can be a bit of a bully.

[@grayuk3356]

Bless you, you have come such a long way with your allotment, love watching you, thankyou x

[@casiostar]

Seren I've just found your channel and binged all your videos, what an inspiring and motivating channel and you've already had me out in my neglected garden this week, thank you so much for the ideas an inspiration! Oh and i found myself smugly spotting marestail outside my daughter's school when I went to pick her up today 😂 - from a fellow South Walian 🥰

[@marionquinlan4757]

You have made such a fantastic job of your allotment Seren. You have achieved so much on your own. You should be proud of yourself ❤

[@gardenheiress1990]

Put those pumpkins in your compost heap! XD they love to grow in compost heaps.

[@serensgarden]

Don’t worry… plenty more pumpkins to come 😅 I sowed so many when I got home! 🤣now I’m wondering how many I can squeeze onto that heap hahaha 🎃🎃🎃

[@Desert-Dweller]

I recently saw a video about how forget me nots (the flowers at the start of the video) have yellow in the centre to attract pollinators then when the pollen runs out it turns white so they don't waste energy visiting that flower. I thought it was cool. Lovely video again. You're doing so well! 🤗

[@serensgarden]

That is such a cool fact! 😱 I did not know that! The next time I see forget me nots I will be inspecting the centres! 🤣 thank you for watching 🥰🌱🌸

[@debrascott8775]

I just love this channel. So relaxed and relaxing.

[@serensgarden]

Thank you for watching! 🌸 I’m so glad you find it relaxing 🥹💖

[@nickslife7670]

Wow 🤩 each time you do a video your plot is amazing well done young lady keep up your amazing efforts

[@cranefly23]

Seren, you and your videos are an absolute delight. I enjoy them so much. Thank you for sharing them. BTW, seven and a half decades of experience have taught me that skin is waterproof. The North Norfolk coast in the depths of a northerly winter storm can get pretty uncomfortable, but it doesn’t matter how wet your clothes or footwear get. The water will never get further than your skin! 😉 (Hence the saying, “…soaked to the skin…”. It NEVER says soaked into my skin. 😆) Keep warm and dry. I’m already looking forward to your next video.

[@ruthinater4322]

I get so excited each time you post 😂❤can't wait to see your harvest ❤

[@CraigShortland]

You’ve got a beautiful allotment. I love what you’re doing with it.👍🌦️💚

[@serensgarden]

Thank you so much! 🥲🌸🌱

[@sandyward6236]

I live in Wisconsin in the US and I absolutely love watching your videos! I can relate to everything you are doing. Love it!!

[@lobodo988]

(Howdy neighbor! I too am in Wisconsin, Dane County.)

[@annettemartensson4523]

Good work, you can put the artichokes in front the compost pile and it will be hide and the will benefit from the nutrients 👩‍🌾

[@solamano7239]

What a lot has changed in one month! Well done :)

[@leighmonty13]

Green house plants need more watering when its hot ,allotment looks very good

[@myrustygarden]

I can imagine it’s not easy talking to yourself with people around 😜😜. It glad you have nice neighbors 👍 always a bonus. Have a marvellous week, Ali 🌧️🌤️🇨🇦

[@serensgarden]

Hahaha I look like a weirdo! 🤣 One neighbour is still a mystery to me … but the others have been lovely 🥹 Hope you have a good gardening week too Ali! 🌻🌸🌷🌱

[@juliewilliams793]

Hi Seren. You’ve done such a good job in such a short amount of time. Just think about how good it will look this time next year 😀 I planted some Jerusalem artichokes and in the second year they got really tall, so I need to move mine to the back. I didn’t get round to moving them this year, so they will be like a wall in the middle of my plot 😂

[@zumbawithcathya]

Having binged watched your videos in one week 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️( loving them) , I’m now up to date , so await each video with eager anticipation - I made myself wait a whole day before seeing this one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ …as ever great content …does you allotment site have communal gatherings to share tips I wonder?

[@carolineeberle8236]

Good job with the battle of the weeds, rain & mud 🍃💚☔️.

[@serensgarden]

Haha thank you so much! 🥰🌻🌱

[@kathysalkeldbonilla6541]

"Tip: A root barrier for Jerusalem artichokes is useful, especially if some tubers are left in the soil during harvesting. Every tuber, no matter how small, produces new shoots in all directions to maximize its spread. A rhizome barrier is a great way to prevent this spread." Lovely video!

[@gardenheiress1990]

#facts. Always put your Jerusalem artichokes in a large container if you don’t want them where you put them for EVER. And they spread too, so keep them in check or plant them in a large container.

[@serensgarden]

Thank you for the warning... they will be going into a container 😅

[@srhowen]

The Jerusalem artichokes are perfect for the privacy screen you wanted beside the polytunnel! They have sunflower type flowers and get super tall ❤ yours are the white variety too which is ideal as the reds can get a bit out if hand 🤣

[@serensgarden]

Oh really?! To be honest I had no idea what they looked like / how to harvest them 🤣 but I was excited to receive a piece to plant! 🤩 that’s so exciting! Can’t wait to plant it now 🥰 thank you so much for watching! 🌻

[@wichtelgarten]

@@serensgarden I made the experience that they are "spreading" like crazy. I planted half kg on 1 m2 two years ago and removed them some days ago cause i found them in my neighbors garden flower bed near my bed. i harvested 2 wheelbarrows full. so be careful where you plant them :)

[@serensgarden]

⁠@@wichtelgartenoh no 🫣 that is so many!! 😱 most people have suggested I plant them in a container .. so I think that’s what i’ll be doing 🤣 🌱🌸

[@sharonphelps]

Your plot is looking amazing! There is a plot close to mine that looks like the one at the start of your video, when you commented on how good their soil looked. The plot near me has been rotavated in the last week or so, and looks like that. I am trying to establish no dig beds by hand weeding. This is a method I prefer for building long-term soil health. I think you are following the right path, even though it takes time.

[@suemowat222]

Flag irises will grow in ordinary soil as long as it isn't bone dry, so when the pond gets too full take out the ones you don't want and plant them on the plot.

[@lorrainegrey8240]

Absolutely love your videos, your plot looks beautiful you should be so proud of yourself Pumpkin Girl 🧡🎃🎃🎃x

[@serensgarden]

Hahah thank you so much for watching 🥰🎃💖🌻🌱

[@helenstewart2085]

Garden southern hemisphere, just harvested 32 pumpkins of the compost area, which is where they are grown. But the heaps are massive, aim to plant 10 plants each year of 3 different varieties, this season brought some new seed, that variety is the major pumpkins harvested. Managed only one or three pumpkins of the other two varieties.

[@serensgarden]

32 compost heap pumpkins?! 😱 woah! That’s great 🎃 if I can harvest 3 pumpkins this year I will be happy … maybe one day I will aim for 32 though! 🤣 thank you so much for watching 🎃

[@karenmarcinkiewicz7467]

My husband and I love watching your videos. I have to give you kudos for sticking too it. The plot is looking great!! Question: Do you play the piano music yourself?

[@karennafry3022]

would you consider setting up a local amazon wish list for your subscribers to donate items for your plot? Could be for mulch, weedmat and other items you need. I am sure people would love to donate. Thanks K.

[@Sarah-gg6rm]

Yes, she needs a border fork! 😂 all that raking looks like such hard work.

[@elizabethdurnin8213]

You should be very proud of yourself. You have worked very hard.

[@craftinswag]

You could try to use some of the greenhouse plastic on the main greenhouse to shade it and reduce the heat inside. Keep up the good work, it's coming along nicely.

[@rose-mariedekoning8471]

You might want to store a pair of wellington boots in you greenhouse, so you can switch shoes if it gets wet like that. I do that at my allotment too. It's my first year too and it's been a big muddy mess all spring. I'm dying for some dryer weather, cause the rain is killing my mood.

[@favouritemoon4133]

Ooooh allotment neighbs! I'm dying to know if they've remarked on all the work done so far, which to me looks great.

[@michellelewis9474]

You're doing so well. It's a delight to watch your vlogs and see each week how your plot is coming on. Well done 👏👏

[@elizabethjames1053]

One year i couldn't find room for pumpkin's so as a last resort i planted them in the compost bay best pumpkin's i ever grew 😂 , If you know it's going to be warm and you're not going to the allotment put some water in the bottom of your trays in the G/H 👍

[@elizabethjames1053]

Everything is coming on great 👍

[@rtoplass1985]

my stepdad has an allotment, in a few short years he sorted a shed with a log burner stove - that would be great for your plot

[@lindasands1433]

Thanks for keeping us dry in the greenhouse whike you're out there braving the rain 😂

[@serensgarden]

😂😂😂 I’m so considerate!

[@ceylonhinett9517]

Look how far you have come since the first allotment video 👏 . Well done Seren plot looks great .

[@amandaemerson4466]

I love your pink containers. Eventually I want lots of color in my garden.

[@johnjudd7737]

Plant your pumpkins on the compost heap they will grow like good uns

[@chriseverest4380]

Yep. When it rains = coffee & gardening books (solar powered kettle in greenhouse?). When it's sunny = planning slug destruction & gardening. You don't need to worry you have come Miles from those old nettle-busting days - now its just mindful weeding & compost making❤😂❤😂

[@dannyoutdoors5322]

Enjoy the rain & appreciate it

[@janetjohnson373]

I was going to say watch out for the Jerusalem artichokes. A friend of mine gave me a bag with some in them. That was like 15 yrs ago still digging them out. The best thing about them is they get little yellow flowers on them, and the wild canary's over here love them. I love your videos and you have a beautiful plot. Great job and remember to enjoy it all and who cares what any of the other's think of it. have a blessed week.

[@zozomathebula1101]

Hi, Seren, your allotment has taken good shape. It is clean, neat and orderly. You have done a very good job. That big pink planter for carrots and parsnips looks great. It may need more support underneath. How about four bricks, so that it is well balanced. Just a suggestion. Keep going, you have work so hard these few months. I am glad you have met your neighbouts.

[@serensgarden]

Thank you so so much for watching! 🥰🌱 (yes I’ll have to find some more bricks.. don’t want it falling over 😅)

[@minworks1626]

Brassicas can go outside, pumpkins in compost as they sprawl. I grow my zucchinis up poles with great success. Keep worrying the mares/horse tails. Looking great. J

[@Sylvie_M]

You have done such a great job on the plot! Congratulations! Your transplants will be fine. Pumpkins will never go the way you expect them to! LOL A stirrup hoe will work wonders for you with weeding except for those perennial weeds like mares tail. You could plant out the borage also. It will freely self seed wonderfully. You will likely never have to plant it again.

[@houtjeboom]

You did a very great job!! With the allotment you started with and where are you bin now. Respect

[@amethyststitcher2363]

Thank you so much for your videos. I just took on my first ever plot at the start of April this year, so its great to see the progress you've made! :)

[@serensgarden]

Thank you so much for watching! 💖 Awh yay! So glad you have your own allotment now too 🥰 I’m sure it’s so exciting for you too! 🌱🌸

[@forlifewelearn]

You need a wee seat and a kettle for that greenhouse for when the weather's inclement. Nothing nicer than being cosy inside, gazing out on the rain. Anyway, allotment's looking great. How's the fig coming on?

[@opticaltrace4382]

Ask about for some tips on stopping slugs and snails, otherwise they'll eat everything! I use adhesive copper tape on my pots. They won't cross it. It works very well. I love the piano music you use. It's very chilled ❤️

[@christinephillips2069]

Nematodes work well

[@leahwithheld783]

Beer traps!

[@myfitstoreuk5608]

Pumpkins dont like to have their roots disturbed, thats why they dont transplant well, Sow your pumpkons directly into the soil, thay will be much happier

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

Something that might help you with your seedlings in the greenhouse, clay leca for the bottom of your trays, its saved me loads of times(wash it through and bag up to reuse it). Is there a Louvre on the side and a roof vent in the greenhouse, if you do you can get an automatic one. Do you grow cut flower at home?

[@richardschaffling9882]

If you can get a bale of straw, you know you can heal your taters with straw instead of that expensive dirt and your garden is looking fabulous

[@Sikahl]

Just started watching your videos, it's so nice watching you transform your allotment little by little. Really soothing while I draw. I started my own kitchen garden this year as well, so it's great to follow along with you and see when/what you're planting. I think our zones are quite similar as well as I'm located in Denmark, and it's just as rainy hah! Glad to see you're planting Jerusalem Artichokes now as well, so I'm not too far behind with mine, was a tad worried I might've been planting them too late. Excited to keep following along with your allotment journey, I hadn't known you were and illustrator too before this vid, so it'd be awesome seeing some of your process there as well, if you'd ever like to do vids about that too!

[@essiev6397]

I was at my allotment this afternoon. Lovely weather, nice to see the greens growing🎉

[@serensgarden]

Yay! The weather is so much better this week! 🌞🌱

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Everything is looking so good!

[@andyc972]

Too hot for the seedlings in the greenhouse one minute then pouring with rain the next, don't you love the British weather in the springtime, could never say it's boring and predictable ! Nice that you've met some other plot holders including your neighbours now, do they know that you're on KZbin ?

[@serensgarden]

You can’t win, can you?! 😅🤣🌧️☀️ hahaha I think one has an inkling since I am ‘always filming something’ 😅 but I haven’t actually told anyone I have a KZbin channel .. 🫣

[@lesleycheviot7177]

You have come so far and your plot looks amazing😊

[@doras.allotment]

I also have cheeky rogue potatoes popping up 😃

[@serensgarden]

Hahahah they are very cheeky! 🤣🥔

[@pambrewer9082]

Resuc a couple of outdoor cats to live on allotment..Will help with rats.

[@patriciabrooks2981]

I'm putting my butternut squash plants in my compost heap - my neighbour on the allotment grows his that way as they're greedy plants. Any good for you to try? Fantastic progress- can't believe how much you've achieved.

[@serensgarden]

Ahh amazing! 🤩 I didn’t even think about growing butternut squash 🤔 Maybe that’ll have to be one for next year’s list! I’ll definitely be putting my larger pumpkin varieties in the compost heap to grow 🎃💖

[@janicewood6779]

Have you made holes in the bottom of your pink tank for drainage?

[@nimogreen504]

Hello. If you don't mind, my asking. Do you rent the garden space, and if so, how much does it cost?

[@delphine88313]

Foxglove are beautiful but poisonous to people and pets.Just don't plant them by food or handle with bare hands.ohh and don't inhale the pollen if possible.

[@dannyoutdoors5322]

Artichoke put in a pot if you don't want them speading

[@TheSherryLouLou]

Not trying to be mean, but why would you feel weird talking to your phone, when that is its primary function?

[@lobodo988]

😂 I laughed. You are 100% correct.

[@serensgarden]

I meant *filming / vlogging* myself talking 🤣 having the phone to my ear would not have been weird at all hahaha

[@christinephillips2069]

Arent you lucky to be given fartichokes 😂😂😂😂😂 i dont like them . Put them on the archway they are big x

[@solamano7239]

What a lot has changed in one month! Well done :)

[@serensgarden]

Thank you so much! 🥰🌱