Ep107: All this in just ONE weekend!! | Moving allotment plots

[@dogontheplot]

How many rhubarbs do two people need??? And is the big greenhouse just too big for the plot?

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

31 1/2 and no. ❤️🍹

[@susiespearing6165]

This is England Kerry .No such thing as a "too big " greenhouse .Find room ,because that's melons and cucumbers right there 😁 Lose an outdoor bed if you have to ,even turn it into a walk in brassica cage with netting .Two Rhubarb is more than enough ,even for wine 🍷

[@ibrstellar1080]

I had 50 plants but the vine weevil killed off half them last winter so having too many Rhubarb is never a bad thing.

[@gardenfairygodmother1893]

I have 6 rhubarb plants on my plot, you can never have too many.

[@dereknash3638]

Surely the larger the Greenhouse the better and as for Rhubarb give the excess to family and friends. Good luck on new plot.

[@m0ther0ne]

Looking good. I personally would not take the compost with me, especially with the slug problems and weeds.

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you. I'm not going to put it onto the bed (she says...) until I've seen if it sprouts perennial weeds, but yeh the slug eggs could be in there...

[@musicalmarion]

Goodness me Kerry, you've "virtually" lost the plot ! So much work phew.... you must be tired out, but it'll be so worth it and you have time to get everything moved up. I hope Dorie appreciates all this work you're putting in so that she can be on KZbin ! I love raspberries and rhubarb so yes fetch them ALL with you !! Wishing you many Radox baths !! 💚

[@dogontheplot]

Haha love this comment!!! Thank you Marion. Two very hot baths with epsom salts and magnesium that weekend!!! Dorie oblivious but I think liking the new plot. She sat right in the middle between where I was working on one side and Mark on the other and was very content!

[@doras.allotment]

Oh Kerry I love how your allotment plot is a family affair… even more so now!! You’ve made such progress with the move 👏🏻🥰 Brilliant idea with adding your comfrey to the ‘old plot’ compost & the brassicas you moved look so healthy!! Eek I’m exciting for you Kerry! 😅

[@dogontheplot]

Aw thank you Dora 💕 I hope the brassicas don't mind being moved...

[@GardenofEmma]

So exciting for the new plot. You got so much done in one weekend.

[@dogontheplot]

aw thank you Emma

[@Martha-u4f]

I can't get over how quickly you moved eveything! And the sunshine. How lucky! Can't wait to watch the progress.

[@dogontheplot]

Many hands Martha! It was nice to get a bit of sun - it's most definitely gone now!!

[@KristinODonnell]

Congratulations! What an amazing space! 🎉

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Kristin 💕

[@gardentours]

Well done 💪👍

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 🤗

[@moorsidegardener]

Well done, that's a massive amount achieved already. I agree with Ali, pop the greenhouse close to your shed, so it's easy to move between them.

[@dogontheplot]

Thanks Jenny. I'm not sure I can manage that because the shed is on Mark's side... I am thinking I might eventually get my own shed though.

[@martinsmith891]

Loving your little game of Allotment Monopoly. "You have inherited a fabulous allotment plot. Advance to Allotment Heaven and collect £200!!"

[@dogontheplot]

This made me laugh so much 🤣🤣

[@cindytennessee]

Hey Kerry! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Fantastic move so far. You have a terrific family. I am so excited for you and Mark and your new plots. It appears to me that Dorie is happy about this move, so I’m excited for her. I look forward to seeing what adventures you begin! Cindy🌱

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - yes Dorie seems to be settling in. She definitely likes that she can be in one space with me and Mark at the same time!

[@BexMcmovesherplants]

Awww glad you sped up the moving of structures it looked like we were really smooth and quick 😂 err I’ll take a rhubarb if you need me too- or did you already ask me??? Well done on all of the moving you and Mark have done - it’s still so exciting and looking forward to seeing you pair grow together with what will be your sisters pretty plot in the corner too x

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

@@BexMcmovesherplants ‘Cousin’!!!! 😂👍❤️

[@dogontheplot]

I've got baby rhubarbs too Bex - or yeh, just take one off the plot lol. You deserve it after all your help!!! 💕🤗

[@balethdaw]

Sorry late to reply. Congratulations on the new plot. I only been watching this year as I just got back into my garden after a few years of a break. Thank you so much for your vlogs. I love it when you upload. Your so inspiring and so looking forward to what you do on your new plot. ❤❤😊

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 🤗 - what a lovely message. I'm pleased to hear you're back in the garden. I'm very excited for next year!

[@siggiroberts7432]

Hello Kerry, your new plot is starting to shape up nicely. You have already moved such a lot from the old plot. The snow definitely came, and we still have some lying around now, refusing to go ( South Yorkshire). Hope it is warming up a little bit next week because I still have some tidying up to do before we move over to the festive part of this year.

[@dogontheplot]

I got one more good weekend in (part 2 filmed and edited for next week) and then yep, weather'd off now - first the cold, now the rain. Oh well. Nice to be forced to have a rest if I'm honest!

[@myrustygarden]

If you are going to use the glass greenhouse for “propagation and seedlings” putting it near the shed is a good idea so you are ways close to it.

[@dogontheplot]

I think I'll use the smaller one already on the plot for the propagation and seedlings - the big one is going to be for growing loofas and melons and that sort of thing I think...

[@Byjosieclaire]

Hello Kerry. Whoever filmed that footage did an brilliant job. I mainly watched to see the car footage and it didn't make the cut. Shocking.

[@dogontheplot]

Tune in next week...

[@Byjosieclaire]

@@dogontheplot I'm busy 🤣

[@myrustygarden]

Wheelbarrow races 😂. At least the poly tunnel,didn’t need total dismantling. I must say I’m impressed with how much you got done 💪💪. Perfect time to move fruit trees too 👍. Great idea potting them make sure they are protected from drowning and extreme cold as the soil in pots can freeze. Perhaps put them in the poly. Wow how exciting Kerry and Dorie, have a super weekend ahead hope it’s still sunny, Ali 🌧️🥶🇨🇦

[@dogontheplot]

Hehe. Thank you Ali - it's amazing what you can achieve with many hands! Oh yes, that's a good idea - I hadn't thought about putting them in the poly.

[@TheRightPearPlot]

Loved it, brings the excitement back 😁

[@dogontheplot]

It really does

[@rosannagrindey1121]

Might be worth considering keeping the top and bottom of your new plot for permanent plantings and structures. Then the space in between will be the beds that will be yearly rotated. Going down then back to the start for the rotation to continue. Flowers such as marigolds, nasturtium etc can be interplanted in the beds that are being rotated to bring in pollinators and act as sacrificial plants for caterpillars etc. Having a set rotational plan saves trying to remember what went where and what should or shouldnt follow? The sequence is always the same. A permanent flower bed or two at the front of your plot would make a beautiful and welcome entrance to your plot. You can also have more flowers and especially those with perfume close to your seating area or perhaps grown up some trellis if you are wanting some privacy. Have fun and All the Best Rosanna

[@dogontheplot]

I like the idea of having flowers out the front. I couldn't grow dahlias very easily on the old plot because of the flooding, so I'd like to try those on then new plot. I'm not much of a crop rotator because of tending to have a no dig polyculture, but I like the idea of having a couple of beds for permanent planting. Thank you Rosana 🤗

[@ibrstellar1080]

It's brilliant to have your family next door and having someone to water crops when on holiday is a bonus and to help out.

[@dogontheplot]

If we don't go on holiday together... 😂

[@1northcountrygirl]

I can recommend pink rhubarb jam - so yummy and not too sweet. Also rhubarb crumble with pecans. It’s good to have others to work with and you got so much done!

[@dogontheplot]

Oh that does sound nice!! So much more motivated when others are working alongside/with!

[@Cara_1982]

Great work! You’ve got loads done! You need to get the man in your life down to help out! 😉

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Cara. Mark is the man in my life down the plot 😂😂

[@trold1969]

Sweet, you got so much done! It's hard to see from here where the greenhouse should go. I think we need drone photos. 😉

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - I'm going to have to borrow one I think... I must know someone who has one!

[@WendyL63]

Wow Kerry, you have all achieved so much in one weekend, camaraderie spirit really works. Hope part 2 has more Dorie ❤❤❤❤❤🐕

[@dogontheplot]

Haha Wendy - it does have more Dorie! It wasn't easy to have her down there with me when we were constantly running between the two ends of the site, but next week's vlog has plenty of dog!

[@elizabethlake6986]

Great work I'm so pleased for you all a real family affair, wonderful times ahead, oh those great paths.! I will certainly enjoy tuning in to see Dory and yourself going forward best wishes

[@dogontheplot]

Aw thank you Elizabeth - it is really lovely to allotment as a family. I'm loving the slab paths - even if I am tripping up a little! 😂

[@joywhite439]

Totally agree with Mark about the bed bed! Nn

[@dogontheplot]

😱 Joy! 😂

[@bethanskitchengarden]

Wow, that was a good weekend of work done and you look so happy on your new plot 😊 You are wise not to take the plants that may take bindweed with you and you made me chuckle because it sounded like you were saying you would leave the bindweed for the next person, not the rhubarb 😂 You can never have too much rhubarb, rhubarb wine uses a fair amount and I make rhubarb gin/vodka as well which is delicious. Take care

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - I thought that when I was editing! Oops. Ooo let's make all the alcohols rhubarb flavoured!! 😂

[@Feelgoodgardens]

Wow Kerry you did so much! Well done! 👏👏👏 Great update on moving plots, hope the weather holds out for you on the weekend. Have a fab one ❤ x

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Linda. It's certainly turned cold!

[@ibrstellar1080]

I would put the Greenhouse next to the Polytunnel as it will give it some wind protection but you could also put an IBC tank between them to harvest the water from both.

[@dogontheplot]

Oh that's a good idea to think about combining the water storage.

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@dogontheplot What you could do is put a narrow bed between the Polytunnel and Greenhouse for runner beans as the wind protection keeps the beans more tender plus the watering could be made easier for them due to being a thirsty crop.

[@dogontheplot]

I did wonder about that for the beans....

[@susanyates4233]

A family concern. Well done.

[@dogontheplot]

🤗

[@SophiaWinters]

You’ve worked really quickly moving from the old plot, good job as the weather is about to turn. I look forward to watching you settle into the new plot 😊

[@dogontheplot]

It is sooo cold this week Sophia!! I got quite a bit more done though (next episode!) but this wkend looks like a wash out, if much warmer.

[@georgemartin9618]

Definitely consider bringing across some of the rhubarb Kerry. You may have a better tasting or more productive variety than the one already there .

[@dogontheplot]

Oh that's a good point - I hadn't even thought about whether they might taste different or fruit at different times... thank you.

[@susiespearing6165]

Amazing progress so far,well done all ! Repeat after me " I can grow it again "Kerry 😂

[@dogontheplot]

😂😂😂

[@Nicktgrief]

Gladioli - need to be kept frost free if they are just mixed then its OK to keep them together so long as they're not touching (like apples in a barrel 1 rots and it spreads)if they are names then keep them in a pair of stocking or tights and put a knot in them to segregate names or colours. The small cormlets you can save and plant them in a bed in spring and grow them on then end of the year harvest the ones that are about an inch across and plant out next year for flowers - any under an inch replant in a row and grow them on ... don't let these flower you are building up the corms. The British Gladioli website will have loads of info on it. your greenhouse dilemma ... well, you've got the polytunnel and a big greenhouse at home for a start. what are you going to use it for? I think you need to get planning on what you realistically need to grow and rough quantities. Don't grow stuff just to fill the plot up and if all you are going to do is use it as a big coldframe is it worth the effort of putting it up? Between you own greenhouse and the polytunnel you'll grow more than enough tomatoes I would have thought especially how you cram them in 🤣if you have two months left then I wouldn't transplant too much as you can harvest it off the old plot till Christmas ... don't rush into anything that you are going to have to undo later. remember ... Powerpoint is your friend☺ Nick

[@dogontheplot]

Oh that's a good idea about the tights. I'll pass on your advice to Mark. All my gladioli are in the home garden and I don't bother lifting them. Haha - you and your powerpoint Nick! But yes, you're right - I don't want to rush into anything. I want to use the big greenhouse for loofas and melons and all the things I couldn't fit in the home one. The poly will definitely be tomatoes and cucumbers. I want loads more gherkins to pickle next year. Sometimes it's like you don't know me at all Nick - surely you know I'm all about doing IT ALLLLLLLLL!!!! 😂😂

[@spudsandroses]

We could all do with Mark, Becky, and a video person to get the big jobs done 😂👏 Your old plot looks unrecognisable once the structures are gone 💚🌿

[@dogontheplot]

haha - yes, my sister was camera person for those parts!! I know - we keep going, wow there's so much space, imagine what you could do with it... 😂😂

[@Passionbloom52]

Looks like lots of progress there . Hoping to grow some Rhubarb myself for next year , as the plant I did have , never grew back sadly

[@dogontheplot]

Ah, I always think of rhubarb as pretty indestructible - I'm hoping mine don't mind being moved - I should think not as of course they are supposed to be divided.

[@TheRightPearPlot]

So glad the weather was on your side for the main move. ☺️

[@dogontheplot]

Yes, it was perfect weather for cracking on actually - unlike now!

[@Jazzidoodle]

Rhubarb wine is brilliant take the plants

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - that's all the encouragement I need!! (I also remembered I have a rhubarb in the back garden, 1 in the front garden, and 2 baby ones in pots...)

[@FarmhouseKitchen-l1t]

I am moving my garden as well 😅 It will all worth it in the end 🙏👩‍🌾 You are same then me. I would like to take the compost with me too 😊 You are doing a great job 👏

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - I think about if I moved house and all the plants I'd want to take with me - and yes, the compost heaps too!! Good luck with your move.

[@kitchengardengrows]

Brilliant job, you got so much done! I have some rhubarb if you want some more? 🤣 I've always loved the idea of having a greenhouse smack bang in the middle of a plot, it's such a hub throughout the year. Besides, it's a long walk from one end to other, I mean you practically need a packed lunch and a water bottle! 😆

[@dogontheplot]

😂😂 That's true about the long walk from one end to the other lol - I think our 'hub' will be at the back under the shelter, once we get that moved onto the plot and the cardoon bed changed into a social space. It's exciting to think about the layout - I need to get my pen and paper out!

[@TheRightPearPlot]

You’ve worked so hard!!! Wow

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Allie - Mark is a good motivator!

[@adysveggarden]

Hi Kerry, that's a lot done already, the rhubarb wine idea sounds good.

[@dogontheplot]

I was really surprised we get so much done - Mark is definitely someone who likes to crack on! I would have dilly dallied the whole two months 😂

[@28tv.]

So Nice to Video ❤❤❤❤

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

imagina all the rhubarbs in front of the plots. Rhubarb allyway 🥰 Owmy i need more rhubs got just 4 atm 🤣 🐝 Thanks for the great video 🌻

[@dogontheplot]

I forgot to say that my sister's new patch has three massive rhubarbs along the front of it too!! 😂😂

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

@@dogontheplot WHATS WRONG with to much rubs? Nothing 🤣 Lets get some more 😆 Got 4 varieties atm some are better for making cake then others and and and

[@dogontheplot]

I also have one in the back garden, one in the front garden, and two baby ones in pots growing on - I may have a rhubarb problem

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

@@dogontheplot MAYBEEEEE 🤣

[@rrichards1210]

The plants in the weedy garden beds, if you dug them up, washed all the soil off the roots, plant in pots and quarantine for 6 months/a year, you would then know if weeds are with them and decide to plant in a permanent position or not. I often do that with plants I am given to avoid introducing weeds I don't already have.

[@dogontheplot]

Yes, that's the idea although it sounds like you're more thorough than I will probably be 😂

[@LJones-uu4xy]

New sub here. You have accomplished a lot. Too much rhubarb? I made syrup from some a while back. Can mix with some berries etc.. It was delicious. Hope you will enjoy your new plot.

[@dogontheplot]

Welcome! Oh syrup sounds good... Thank you 🤗

[@Jimsraisedbedgarden]

Great job Kerry I'm worn out just watching lol , your getting there and all 3 of you will be well sorted by January, still hot a bit of hard work to sort out your old plots , exactly how much work do you need to get done xx

[@dogontheplot]

Yeah still quite a bit to go - I got a good amount done last wkend (filmed and edited ready for next week) but now weather'd off - quite nice to be forced to take a break really!

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

That greenhouse is not too big for the plot.. ALL. THE. SPACE. 😂 Such a lot done. It’s funny how quickly a thriving plot can suddenly look sparse, as soon as you remove the beds and the main structures. It looks so different! All Mark’s beds gone down too, that was a shock to see his plot so empty as well. Judging by the way the shadows were falling, I guess you’ll want your greenhouse and polytunnel (yours and Mark’s) further to the back of your plots so they don’t shade the beds behind them, especially when full of taller crops over summer. How amazing to get your first plantings in the new plot too. The one across the way from you.. is that a mammoth amount of sweetcorn? 😮

[@dogontheplot]

Yes, I'm thinking about how the sun travels too... Felt really nice to get something planted in the new space. Yes, that is a mammoth amount of sweetcorn!!

[@TheRightPearPlot]

Take the rhubarb 😂😂😂😂 diluted rhubarb Cheong is my go to hot drink right now 😋

[@dogontheplot]

I gotta try that!!

[@thewitch69]

busy lill bees but all exciting stuff , I think for the big greenhouse its a case of how sunny it gets and what you want to grow in it and will it cast a shadow on other beds

[@dogontheplot]

Yes, I think maximum sun if I want to do really heat loving crops...

[@thewitch69]

@@dogontheplot for sure lol im having another try of isotope chillis ill try not to kill them all this year lol

[@thewitch69]

ohhhh jsut thought now we ve had snow n frost can we try some oca?

[@dogontheplot]

soooooon - don't be too eager Bev! haha - let them keep bulking up for a week or two - the roots will still be feeding them. You can mulch the bed if you're worried about them getting too wet.

[@thewitch69]

@@dogontheplot lol ok i will im just super hyped to try them and the leaves got massive so im hoping they did too

[@myrustygarden]

Take raspberry cuttings and rhubarb put in a “box” and remove the soil

[@dogontheplot]

Oops - I may have already started on these - see if you think I've done the right thing in next week's video!!

[@myrustygarden]

I was hoping you’d tell us what your doing with the gladioli as I dug up some of mine 😂😂😂

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - I've never dug mine up, just left them in and they tend to come back - although, interestingly, the less cultivated variety I had didn't come back :( Mark has put them in the shed to dry now that the cold weather and rain has arrived.

[@AnyKeyLady]

You've been busy Kerry! Hope the frost/ snow/ rain hasn't scuppered plans? Is there any room for the greenhouse next to the fruit cage? I would take at least one of the rhubarb to make sure you have one on each of your plots. I am sure you can shake all the dirt off the rhubarb root crown and reduce the weed seeds. Does the rhubarb on the new plot need splitting yet? Take care .

[@dogontheplot]

Actually it probably could do with splitting - good call, I hadn't thought of that. I also forgot that my sister has another three rhubarbs on her new section of the plot!!

[@TheRightPearPlot]

Yeahhh 🎉❤

[@dogontheplot]

FIRST!

[@Tamsins_Potager]

No such thing too big a greenhouse 😂

[@dogontheplot]

Hahaha 🙈😉

[@__Shellspace__]

hey hun hope your well , just an idea as im in same situation when it comes to fruit trees and space and not wanting them to shade too much , could you train them too grow like a short hedge or living fence , im thinking of doing this , to save space ive seen a few do it such as monty don xxx

[@dogontheplot]

Oh I do love those step-over trees - I think these might already be too tall for that... hmm, will have a think

[@sumik8]

Did you take cuttings of the berry you left behind?

[@dogontheplot]

The jostaberry? Yes and no - I already have a baby from that plant in my home garden, so I can always do more cuttings from that one 👍

[@marklawrence394]

Where can you buy tree cabbage seeds from please.

[@dogontheplot]

@realseeds sells them