How I sow my peas direct - and another winner ...

[@steveflitton8903]

My new way of starting peas is to sow them in trays, then when about 2 or 3 inches tall, I individually plant them out in a row. Doesn't take that long, and you're guaranteed a row without those annoying gaps. It worked very well last year

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

That's just what I tend to do with beans when sowing extras - I'd never thought about doing it with peas! Thanks Steve.

[@trold1969]

I have ginger still on a heat mat in the window sill, probably a month until it can go outside to the zip up greenhouse, but I have 18 shoots and more coming. Also broke one off when I was digging to see what's happening in the soil. Not sure when there's supposed to be a harvest, but it's fun and easy to grow. Another joyful update, thanks!

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Wow - here's me thinking I'm doing well with three! I'm really excited to harvest - although like you I'm not quite sure when but it won't be for a while yet. Thank you.

[@pennythompson4790]

I always enjoy your videos and the chickens make me laughxx

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh that's lovely to hear - thanks Penny!

[@mygardenanddinosaurs]

Hi Jane. Love the play area you have for the girls. I have Ne Plus Ultra peas on the go up the big frame. First time growing them. I have a couple of little pea beds still empty so I’ll pop some peas in direct. See what eats them 🤣. My toms and peppers are a touch bigger than your but not much. It’s great that you have frogs in your pond - very sweet. Have a great week. Mags.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - exactly - it's always good to know that someone's going to enjoy what we plant, even if it's not us! So pleased the froggies have found a nice spot - let's just hope they enjoy the local slug population! Thanks Mags x

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

Nice one Jane! Great to see you today. Quote from my granddaughter, "How do you know so many people Grampy?" LOL Bless her. My ginger has totally stalled! I need your magic touch.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Magic touch tends to involve crossing fingers - lots of them! Your poor grand daughter - we probably put her off gardening for life! Great to see you x

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

@@JanesGrowingGarden LOL, luckily she likes gardening too! She even asked to come with me to the Autumn Show 🙂 But we will take our own food to that one - soooooo stupidly expensive there, no need for it with a captive audience.

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Jane, loveky video update. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it Christine - thank you!

[@ErnieCG]

Lovely pond with frog,lovely video

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you.

[@bethanskitchengarden]

Hi Jane, yes I have wonky asparagus too, only on one plant though which is weird!! My asparagus is not doing as well as last year, I think it's the weather! You made me laugh when you were herding your chickens, there's always one or two who won't go in isn't there 😂 Hoping to get my peas in this afternoon, your frame looks lovely. Take care 😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I do wonder if they've been nibbled at the base which has caused them to lean over a bit - tasty though which is the main thing! The chickens are funny aren't they - it's never straightforward! Thanks Bethan.

[@lynetteharris961]

My copper scourers arrived yesterday. Thanks for the tip. Super excited to try x

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh good - I hope they do well for you! Thanks Lynette.

[@bikegeist]

Gongrats to the second winner! :D

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Yay for Amelia! Thank you.

[@alisonbates4901]

So glad your tomatoes and peppers are same size as mine, was starting to get a complex!

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

It's difficult when we see everyone else having bigger and better plants isn't it? They'll be fine! Thank you.

[@kitchengardengrows]

I have wobbly asparagus too Jane, it wasn't wobbly last year (this is its second year), but is also very chunky. It started sprouting ridiculously early Feb/March and is now over 6 ft tall. Most odd, but I did try a couple of spears and they were fab! So I'm content with quirky asparagus lol!

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

That's what I reckon - as long as it tastes good it doesn't matter how it looks (although it does look weird!) Glad you enjoyed yours. Thank you.

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

🐝thanks for the great video🌻 look at those little snail killers at the pont yheaaa

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Knowing my luck they're probably vegetarian! Thank you.

[@vanessawilkinson7089]

I’m trying Alderman for the first time this season over some arches. Currently in some root trainers but might pop a few extras in direct. Got my usual Hurst Green Shaft too but I find them a pain to harvest. Loving the frog 🐸

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Always good to have a few spare! They should look great over the arches. Thanks Vanessa.

[@dragon4301]

❤❤❤ I LOVE watching your videos, Jane! Happy Mother's Day, we're celebrating that here today. 😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

That's so kind! Thank you.

[@Tamsins_Potager]

"Ahhhhhh...nasturtiums!" ...puts empty packet back in the tin 😅❤

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - I know - and it's still there! Will I ever learn? Thank you.

[@Tamsins_Potager]

@@JanesGrowingGarden We're all guilty! 😅

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

@@Tamsins_Potager 😄

[@tennesseenana4838]

I tried to grow Sugar Daddy Peas last year, however our spring weather ended up being too warm (80+ F) for their liking. I have a few seeds planted in a different area and will see if that works. Fingers crossed that it does!

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

It's always worth a try isn't it - crossing my toes for you as well! Thank you.

[@GreenPakistanSolartrolley]

65 big Like Done 👍✅. have a nice day 😊 Happy mother Day 💞 Another Most Beautifull and interesting video sharing 🤩 keep it up 😊 always be happy happy 😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I shall certainly try! Thank you.

[@Lynne-plot35b-36b]

Hey Jane I did the grow along with Audrey but my me didn’t come up. Was supermarket ginger that I got though.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Yes that can happen with ones from the supermarket as they are often sprayed with something to preserve them and stop them shooting. I picked mine up from the garden centre for a few pounds - they were quite extortionate online!

[@RobinGardens]

Did Danny bring you the window glass to Malvern? My ginger needs potting on too.....all that waiting, and everything comes at once.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - yes and he gave it to me just before the pigs started flying over the mountains! I'm really excited that my ginger is doing anything at all - I'm looking forward to tasting it fresh. Thanks Robin.

[@jennyjohnson9012]

I can never direct sow peas or beans. Too many naughty rodents around. x

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I usually have back ups as well but we'll see how these get on - everything crossed! Thank you.

[@ameliabeeley4005]

messaged you on Instagram Jane. Thank you

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Thanks Amelia - and well done!