LOSING MY MOTIVATION / ALLOTMENT GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

[@jennyhayler7553]

That now looks a massive plot

[@martinchamberlain8517]

Emma, its fine to feel like that this time of year, spring is just around the corner and more daylight everyday. Every hour spent on the allotment now is worth two hours on spring. Keep up the good work.

[@victoriagallacher5131]

Please don’t give your self a hard time, you’ve done an amazing job! I also think you should make a nice seating area there in the new sunny spot, for you to sit for a little while and really sit back and appreciate all your hard work! ☀️😃🌱X.

[@sharon1615]

Them cabbage looked fine even if they were small, I'm thinking of giving up growing but will still watch, fab vlog Emma 🥰

[@gailsimmonds8283]

you have achieved so much! think it deserves a bottle of prosecco to celebrate in the spring when you can see all your achievements! cheers to that xx

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Emma oh I’m cheering for you across the pond! You have done sooo much. Time for an epsom salt bath and a cuppa. Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@KOLLEKZIYA_FASOLI]

💚💚💚Emma, thank you very much for your motivational videos.💚💚💚

[@rickthelian2215]

Emma they have two plastic claws you put your hands on the outside straps and you can pick up grasses branches etc.😊

[@dustyflats3832]

Be thankful it wasn’t plastic with crazy hostas gluing it down. You just uncovered the reason I won’t use landscaping cloths of any kind because someday someone else will have to contend with it. Cardboard and heaps of wood chips do just fine for paths in my garden. A mic cover for wind would be helpful if you can.😊

[@Sussex_Seagull]

Remember the joke: how do you eat an elephant?.... You have taken on a huge project and sometimes things will go slowly, not at all or even backwards. Lower your expectations and enjoy the journey. We are all with you in spirit.

[@tabithadrew9875]

Go back and rewatch your old footage Emma and remind yourself exactly how much you've done, help your mind to not focus on the back bit 🫂

[@DuffPharming]

You are doing a great job with those paths. Remember last week when you arrived back at the plot and you saw what you had achieved the time before??!! It’s so good and will make a beautiful finished product. Smash it Emma! ❤

[@justjen3289]

I think it's time to bring some rubbish bags down to the plot and clean up the stuff that needs to go. I think it will make you feel better if it's contained.

[@christhomas8332]

Thank you for your video, I'm struggling at the moment having a bit of a breakdown but you're video removing those weeds made me smile through my tears 😊 your my inspiration right now, looking forward to getting back on my new first plot x❤

[@joycehennequin8469]

BRILLIANT EMMA do you realise just how much work you have done...l dont think you do ❤ Clearing all that rubbish that others have just left on your new plot,shame on them and good for you for getting stuck in.As for the Allotment Committee or the Council not helping you clear ALL that mess shame on them even more 👎👎👎you will be rewarded greatly with all them lovely vegetables,flowers galore,herbs the lot.Sending warm hugs you look freezing sweetie ❤💞💐🌱🌱🌱

[@antoniospencer3192]

Emma you are an gardener warrior, you are truly inspiring

[@Lynne-plot35b-36b]

Go Emma. Loved your before after pictures a few weeks ago too. The plot is really starting to take shape now. Well done chuck x❤🎉

[@doreenhutchison1627]

Have followed you from the beginning and amazed at the work you have done over winter on your ne plot as an allotmenteer myself I appreciate how much work you have done it's amazing well done Emma you keep me inspired especially through the winter months

[@wendymoules7668]

Why do you not put mixed flowers in the stuff you have stacked up on the back with corn flowers ect meadow flowers that will come up and make a great back drop and some sunflower seeds as well xx

[@helenagreenwood2305]

You've done an amazing job over the last few months - and haven't lost planting time because you're doing it over the winter months 🌿🌿🌿

[@tabithadrew9875]

Just sat down from filling my new raised beds, lovely to relax watching what you've been doing with your allotment Emma.

[@honeyb1286]

I’m not on my Allotement yet … bit early for me. Too wet, too cold and I don’t want to trample over the soil … So my motivation is good, tucked in at home, looking through and sorting seeds, gardening books and seed catalogues in front of the log burner … oh and starting some seeds in propagator for indoors then to be transferred to poly tunnel when warm enough. Chillies, peppers and aubergine 😊

[@caz3377]

Great job Emma, you're almost there!! Looks fantastic.

[@Netty-e3f]

Emma you’re doing an amazing job. The tool you wanted for picking up brash has been invented - leaf grabbers - the Darlac version are very good

[@debbieglen2800]

Well done girlie your plot is looking amazing . You could use those pallets as a fence at the back xxx love the videos

[@susiespearing6165]

Keep going Emma your getting there 💐.You need a cordless strimmer and pile all the rubbish right at the back .Emmas "hill" 😊

[@margaretalice6343]

Emma you have done a tremendous job on your new plot especially during the winter months. Amazing progress. Such an inspiration for us all❤

[@clairegarnham2742]

Are you doing it all yourself? You work so hard …..inspiring young woman. X

[@queeniemyles4028]

Look around at what you have achieved, that’s your motivation, I can’t believe how you manage to clear those areas it looks hard work, I would of given up long ago, you are amazing and funny even when you have had enough

[@subdrvr]

You inspire to get friends to help! I’m thinking ….a gardening party!!!🤣

[@RyansGardenDiaries]

spring soon hold on!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💥💥💥💥👍👍👍

[@Bilbos-Allotment-Capers]

I think all allotmenteers lose their mojo now & again. You've taken on a monumental task & are doing an incredible job. Keep it up & pat yourself on the back!

[@downthethirdlaneallotment]

I am living through you while my back is out. I would love to be doing it too. It is so satisfying from the viewer end that there are just a few bits left watching you close the loop, and you will surely be ready by spring. I don’t know if your allotment gives awards but you deserve one for the transformation ❤

[@richardhart7652]

Chin up and hang on in there a little bit at at a time you'll get there, turn your back on the bit to do and spend a moment or two admiring what you've already achieved ❤🎉

[@wewatchyoutube736]

You have done so well! I wonder if you were just hungry 😅

[@loveatfirstsprout88allotment]

Don't give up you're doing great 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@bw8660]

It looks bloody marvellous Emma! I feel your pain with the overwhelm when you look at an area you've worked on for so long and still aren't fully happy with. Fresh eyes on a new day will do the world of good. Your allotment(s!) are going to look so good once Spring starts and everything gets growing. I love following your journey!

[@rosemarymurray8256]

Hello emma you have done a great job on the new plot , watching your video i seen the stack of palettes, you can make up a compost bin , oh and that thing you found is a hand saw , 😂

[@sandraengstrand2784]

You did accomplish a lot in this video!! Fantastic!! 👩🏼‍🌾❤

[@CamperVanTango]

You can buy 'leaf scoopers' for picking up loads of stuff at once and moving it. You've done amazing at clearing all that yourself, brilliant 👏 Keep videos coming

[@chrissiehart22]

The scooping up claws are called leaf gloves or claws. You can use them for anything

[@grahamthomas411]

Just a thought 💭🤔 look back at your video FROM DAY ONE then see how far you've come step at a time 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sisterdube6235]

ITS MINUS 33C HERE TODAY SO I ENJOY YOUR ADVENTERES IN YOUR GARDENYOU ARE BLOODY AMAZING

[@janetsandham7058]

You have done so much emma It's. Looking great

[@2ndstarfromtherightsolas881]

Emma if your motivation is wavering a bit, it is because you have put in a huge amount of work, and you have done it right! Look at it this way, your only going to have to do the clearing once, you done it😁now, not many would have done the work you have done! You will be so happy come Spring

[@gerardmcglinchey5779]

Your doing a great job

[@suebradford890]

Emma, don't expect your motivation to be up all the time - just look at all you've achieved since taking on the new plot!! Motivation will be on a roll again at the end of winter and you see things starting to grow; there might even be some spring bulbs start to poke through. Keep going, well done!

[@Rosie-And-Friends]

I applaud your dedication!

[@patstephenso7206]

Your amazing Emma and it's looking wonderful 😊xxx

[@Nickyd2345]

Emma ur tuff as old boots. Ur a grafter. Keep up the good work.😊

[@yttihCgiarC]

I am so encouraged by your enthusiasm. You have done so well and I truly echo the comments above on how well you’re done in such a short time. It’s gonna look fab this year. Btw you will received two packages in the post, gifts from me as you always seem to be a few tools short.

[@jaynekennedy8469]

You can build compost bins with pallets, tie them together with wire or nylon rope. I’ve just made one myself 😊

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

In America they gather up weeds and cut grass with two large clam shell shaped plastic things about the size of an old fashioned dustbin lid you drag them toward each other along the ground and scoop stuff up then use one lid to stop the pile from falling off the one underneath .i think maybe jessie at plot 37 has a set

[@christinegrigg7323]

You are amazing Emma, take a break from the new plot. Xx

[@StephenUren-qb6ff]

Try investing in a large garden fork to go with your spade, the garden fork will disturb the roots of the long grass and weeds that you are trying to clear at the back of your allotment.

[@tinajohnson9412]

Youve done absolutely amazing 😍🤩😍 i hope you're super proud of yourself cus your internet family are proud of you emma xx

[@helenstewart2085]

Since 2018 my knee keeps on being sore, finally a doctor sent my knee for a scan, a specialist is amazed at how I have kept on gardening. Need a operation, but anyway employed a 14 year old, who yesterday moved my shringle so paths are now finally laid, he even built a ramp into the tunnel house.

[@cindytennessee]

Wow Emma, you found a pruning saw. I have one too. Mine folds and I use it for small tree pruning. Moaning is fine Emma! I do it every day. Jealous of your blue sky and sun. It’s Monday the 15th midday here in Tennessee USA and it’s been snowing for a day. Gray sky and white everywhere else. It’s -13 celsius here. 😬 When you’re done clearing your second allotment, please show us before and after. You’re tough and inspiring Emma! Cheers to you! 📣🎉👏🏼Cindy

[@emmastimpson5955]

Happy gardening Em ❤

[@julieh4662]

It looks amazing

[@JenniMBE]

Hi Emma, you could try heavy duty leaf grabbers to pick up the brambles once you've gathered them up. Keep going, it's looking really good.

[@sylviabradley7355]

It’s amazing what you have accomplished 💥

[@chriscrouch449]

Emma you are doing an amazing job, this time of year is the hardest as the weather is not great, what you face done over the last few months is fabulous, i have just planted my broad beans in my green house, fingers crossed they take, I love watching your videos x

[@rebeccazody1278]

Look at leaf removal claws to pick up your scraps. You are doing amazing on the new plot

[@moonchild6029]

Great vlog Emma , you are amazing with everything you have done on your new plot and my biggest inspiration, my new plot is coming along great and that's down to you and your vlogs, so proud of you x

[@nancytabor8302]

Perhaps that pruning tool you found would work to cut the perennial grass clumps apart?? Good looking plots!

[@uniclic]

Great job, absolute grafter you are Emma 💪🏼

[@CamperVanTango]

It would also be an idea to grass seed a section at the back that you just cleared for a nice little flower area to sit in and relax and admire the rest oftheplot!

[@martinchamberlain8517]

Emma, we'll done ....I advise new allotment holders that every hour spent on preparation now will save you two hours in the spring

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

You have done a amazing job Emma👏

[@tinawelch3286]

Just keep telling yourself, you've done loads. As for the ruff bit of ground left, you can leave it wild and plant some of your sunflowers in there they will look fantastic 😁

[@marycerullo8455]

I live in Ontario Canada and our city services are always trimming the trees away from the power lines. What they trim is put through a chipper, which is available to the public and they will deliver a load for free if requested. These chips are great for pathways. Just a suggestion. I am loving your channel and look forward to your metamorphosis into a gardener. It will be painful and wonderful at the same time. You’re doing great.

[@beverley1539]

Hiya I was thinking the same. Southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@bryanyeo1745]

Have a look at the garden on Qvc Saturday and Sunday get a lot of bit that you won't see in the shops or on line as well as plants

[@jaynekennedy8469]

Perhaps you should have some companion plants like marigolds and nasturtiums which keep black fly off of things like beans which are susceptible 😊

[@daisystays1454]

Fellow 2 plot grower here. You have lotty burnout. Time to take a proper break. I put my plots to bed over winter and grow 1 or 2 crops in my polytunnel. We have snow today too. Do some planning maybe? Love from Northumberland.

[@christinamichael2043]

Hi Emma. I spent 5 hours today on my plot. Perishing cold but I kept going. I decided to do a Dead Hedge . It was lovely. Perhaps an idea for you to try,I found it so therapeutic. Keep going you are doing so well. A little sunshine is just magic. 🌈Xx

[@pennythompson4790]

You've done really wel Emma its not easy to tackle brambles that have taken over the plotx

[@youtubemembers40]

You have done a great job good motivaation for me too start another year on my plot. Keep up the hard work you will be rewarded in long run.

[@karenclarke366]

Great job Emma 🤩🥰

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Maybe try a sunflower fence ❤

[@Mick-k8t]

Emma you are doing really well what do you do with all your rubbish do you burn it or take it to your local tip you were very brave to work out with the weather was keep warm and hope you don't get another cold

[@janettehayter5624]

It's like you've swam the channel Emma, you're exhausted, the.last bit is always the hardest, maybe take a little break from it and go back with renewed energy, you've done so well with all that you've accomplished ❤️

[@joycehennequin8469]

Thats a hand saw Emma you found for cutting off/down tree branches great find 👍

[@japanesemaplesbonsai7133]

Emma = Legend! Xxx

[@Marw123]

Interesting listening, know the feeling. Subbed.

[@joywhite439]

Keep going!!!!!!

[@debbiewilson5739]

hey emma when its time to plant i think all along that back area i would grow all different kinds of sunflowers and it would give you some privicey too and it would look so pretty

[@lindixie5624]

You've done so well Emma. Well done! If you leave the brassica stumps in the ground they'll grow again so you'll get an extra crop of leaves.

[@desbuckle6907]

Amazon has heavy duty long handled leaf grabbers if that is what your looking for.

[@lindatoms1209]

All good - thanks for the inspiration! X

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

As someone who also plays this daft KZbin video creation game I almost rely on positive comments from my viewers to keep my projects moving forward. Enjoy your channel, stay focussed, keep pressing record :-)

[@jpennturner]

Glad I can watch you,it's too cold ! even my dog doesn't want to go out.

[@martindavies1409]

Hi I'm from North Wales ,,your doing a brilliant job well done you you inspire my and my girlfriend ,,

[@brendahinton6571]

Way too go Emma you are doing so good your allotment is looking very good

[@johnmcgauley421]

Well.done

[@christinamichael2043]

Fabulous job today Emma Xx

[@annthomson2711]

U are doing amazing and sometimes it needs a step back but knowing u you get back to doing what you do best head down and cracking on 😀

[@HeidiMitten]

I am loving your vlog Emma, i acquired my plot early dec 23, u got amazing tips, i.even had a look.aroumd as u suggested, but like u said, it is freezing so i was the only 1 there earlier, luckily i have all raised beds, keep vloging them tips. ❤

[@Allotment.Newbie-Jenna]

Hi, I’ve just started my own KZbin channel about my allotment! I hope to have videos as good as yours…love watching your updates, good luck with all your growing this year

[@bernidrummond4712]

You are doing great , why don't you ask your family and friends just for one day to all come help you to clear it all and you can maybe cook for lunch from your garden it might give them inspiration but also help you out make a day of it 😊