Rick's Allotment - Final Episode

[@philippatrick5789]

Thank you for all the inspiration you have given both myself and my wife. I started vertical growing in a small garden and have progressed myself from there just as you did. Your allotment show shall be dearly missed and we do wish you all the best for the future with any projects you have or may do. "Raising a cup of tea too you"

[@helmetheaddec4681]

Rick, thank you for allowing us to follow you on your allotment journey and thanks for the tips and you have inspired me to keep on growing plants in my allotment all the best for the future and have a great day.

[@teresah7886]

I agree with your decision to let the allotment go. You are at a stage in your life where something has to give. I am fortunate enough to have a kitchen garden just outside my kitchen door. I don't have to drive anywhere, and my watering is on an automatic watering system. All my beds are raise, but I knew 10+ years ago that my back and hips were going to give me major issues, so I built and planned accordingly. Things don't always go as planned, and I still need help with my garden in the spring and in the fall. I am blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law that helps me out. I think it is easier if you have someone to help, but not everyone has that, and a garden is a lot of work. You have inspired me and other gardeners to look at doing things differently. I look forward to your other videos, when you sit and just chat, or take us on an adventure once in awhile. God Bless and take care of yourself, you only live once.

[@bobbidazzler1343]

Rick, you are an adventurer and your films have helped us amateur gardeners so, so much. Thank you for taking the time to do what you have done. All the best for the future. 💋

[@lindenbergers]

Took me a long time to come watch this, was hearing the news from other allotment channels and was afraid I'd cry, as you and Dan were the impetus for my returning love of gardening and I'm so sad to see you go. That said, I'll watch any project you decide to film Rick. I enjoyed the van and kitchen projects so much and your vacation tours. So, even if you're not gardening, I hope you'll pop in for a waffle every now and again. Thanks so much for all the time you put in for our entertainment. Cheers -Lisa

[@mrgardenprojects1783]

All the best Rick. I've loved watching all your videos. I've got two gardening channels myself and whenever I'm on KZbin I always love checking out what your up to on your allotment. Thanks for all your advice. Thank you.

[@carlg9665]

Forgive me Rick for commenting twice but I wanted to thank you for some of the wonderful memories I have from your Allotment videos. I remember the creative cane pergola you made for your beans. The discussion with Sean over which way do beans spiral. The novel use of the paddle pool growing beds. The mystery grape vine. And your beautifully constructed growing shed. And of course the essential cups of tea. As you always wished your subscribers I wish you many more " great days. "

[@aseamlypursuit9573]

Thank you for all these videos, Rick, and for your committed work on the allotment and on KZbin. I have so enjoyed these videos and you cannot know how much you have inspired me. All the very best in your future work.

[@traceydonovan2662]

Very well done Rick. I know it's hard giving up on something you've put your heart into, but better that, than having a once loved project turn into a soul sapping chore. I have seen about 99% of people here (I live in the middle of France) start their veggie plots full of excitement and dreams, only to give up after a year or two because THE WEEDS WON! I have yet to start my veg garden, but it's people like you who are helping me to prepare. I have really enjoyed your series, but especially the building and weed control measures. Don't feel sad, be proud that you gave it a go. Good luck in your new ventures.

[@SALVATl0N]

The most important skill I think you can learn in life is knowing when to quit. No one preaches it. No one acknowledges it. It's hard to find quotes from Winston Churchill, or Abraham Lincoln encouraging us to do it. We don't like to talk about it, but it is unbelievably important. They don't make movies about people that wasted huge amounts of time on something they knew in their hearts was done. Good for you Rick! On to your next adventure.

[@Foodielaura]

So true SALVATl0N

[@tommerchant9075]

SALVATl0N If Churchill or Lincoln had quit we would still have slavery and be governed by Nazis. Come on!

[@SALVATl0N]

You have voiced it perfectly Tom. My comments have upset you because of the negative connotations with quitting. "Nobody likes a quitter". So you have chosen the most extreme ridiculous argument possible. Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in between? Or dare I say, much closer to what I previously stated.

[@tommerchant9075]

SALVATl0N Nonsense. Churchill suffered constantly with self doubt and kept going regardless, thank heavens he did. What on earth possessed you to choose examples of two excellent non-quitters to illustrate quitting?

[@SALVATl0N]

Tom Merchant I yield sir. We seem to be talking about two different things.

[@SirCracker]

Greetings and salutations . I haven't stopped crying, I love you. You make the rest of us so happy. We are going to miss the allotment, but as long as we get to see you I think will survive. Because of you I have been doing my own gardening videos. Thank you Rick I hope you have a great day.

[@07thomasdd]

Rick your Allotment videos will be dearly missed! I remember when i first subscribed to you in 2011 when you first started this series! So many memories for me and i was just watching. Like the slow worm and frog in one episode! I did like your foraging videos amongst others but nothing compares to this series! I think i may be right when i say that the majority of your subscribers joined you because of the allotment series. Anyway its been a good ride and thank you for sharing your experience with us! To the rickvanman channel!!

[@regencylass1183]

So sad to see it go. Thank you for the years of great gardening inspiration and for letting us be a part of it all. Taking us through not only the ups of allotment gardening but the downs as well, you always kept it real. Now...on to the next adventure! :)

[@joejon5761]

you still have all these wonderful videos that we can watch, thank you for all you have done!

[@James101]

Hi Thanks for all the videos, they helped me get through my weeding and inspired me to get out there into the allotment, There are millions of options out there. Im now learning to windsurf and once mastered will move on to sailing... and so on. James

[@norwoodzomboy]

Sad to see your Allotment vid's ending Rick; but thanks for all of the valuable information! I've incorporated a lot of your ideas which are applicable in my climate here in Canada.

[@VanSolo-uk]

When hobbies become chores ... it's time, life's way too short :)

[@megatechtech]

There's a part of you in every allotment and veggie patch you've influenced through your videos too, sir. Thanks to you and a couple of other KZbinrs my wife and I are beginning our adventure into the world of produce gardening. Baby steps, but progress nonetheless. Thank you. I'll be looking out for new videos from you. Good luck!

[@rdtradecraft]

7:44: And here we see why the story of western civilization is a nearly unbroken story of trying to move away from the land. While it is comforting to know that one is self sufficient in growing one's own food, the time commitment and the fact that one is at the mercy of the seasons, the weather, and the elements in general, make it a very time consuming proposition. That said, I have really enjoyed these allotment videos of yours, RIck. You did a fantastic job, and, like you, I was always more interested in how you solved the various and sundry problems you encountered than what you actually grew. All the best on your future endeavours and I look forward to what you'll be putting up next.

[@GimmeADream]

I'm kind of sad that the allotment series has ended because it has seen me through the worst winter storms I've ever seen. I've seriously changed the way I garden, perhaps because of watching your channel, perhaps because of the drastic change in climate, in Canada, or perhaps of the move I made a year ago. The biggest change would be taking your ideas and applying them to winter indoor vegetable gardening, something I didn't think could be done without a lot of expensive lightning. But I've found a measure of success. Thanks for your time and energy..., your videos will stay in my thoughts for a long time to come. I wish you all the best in the future and I'm sure I'll be back to see what new hobby you pick up. Wynn

[@mollydolly869]

Thank you for all you have shared...I've been watching for three years and always enjoy what's going on in Rick World. I am trying not to be too sad about your decision to not renew the allotment...must admit I am a bit. But I am reminded of a song about seasons turning...and this is just one more turn. I hope to see you out and about maybe in some travel or camping videos. You are looking really well, the healthiest in 3 years I think, so I am sure whatever your next adventure is, it will be terrific. Before we go let me thank you for a tip you gave about an action camera (SJ4000) in your equipment video. ..I actually bought one, took it to the shark petting tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific a few days ago and what a blast!! You simply cannot imagine how just sharing your life has made such a positive impact on someone on the other side of the planet...Thank you!

[@rainerplumhof7653]

Thank you for your videos. I have learnd a lot for my plot. Good luck for your new projects. Greetings from Germany

[@fyrefli5372]

Thank you for sharing your time at the allotment. I came to watching you by way of your herb videos. I have really enjoyed your videos over the years. It will be sad to see the allotment videos go away, but you know what is best for you. Looking forward to your next adventure. See you in the next video! :).

[@ritson109]

Thanks Rick for some wonderful videos, Ive always looked forward to your vlogs. You have been a great custodian to your land. Good look for the future and cant wait to see what your next series has in store! Cheers Jim

[@Foodielaura]

The build projects have been epic, you're probably right about the growing part. If you're hearts not in it then it's definitely time to move. Looking forward to watching the next chapter of your channel. It's a wonderful thing that it evolves with you because we'll still get to see what your up to and will continue to follow you where your next adventure takes you.

[@laurasimpson2870]

Thanks for sharing all your adventures on the allotment. I'm looking forward to seeing what you are going to be up to next.

[@sallychurchill4714]

I love your honesty in this video Rick. And such great advise to would be allotmenteers. In fact they should watch this one first. Hobbies come in and out of lives. We all change don't we. Good luck with all your future ventures.

[@andreagianopoulos]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your allotment videos, Rick, and I will miss them. Thank you for sharing that journey. I look forward to following along on your next adventure.

[@carlg9665]

Hi Rick. I want to join with everyone to thank you for the last 3 or 4 years of sharing your creative journey on the allotment. I felt some saddness at the news but excited for you and your next adventure. You can be proud at how well you have developed the plot. Someone is going to get a great start with all the work you have done. Again wish you all the best. Cheers , Carl. ( New Zealand )

[@Rabbitunderground]

Aww the bit at the end with you fading out... :-( Someone will be blessed to gain a well tended plot :)) Time for a new heart-felt challenge Rick! You go for it!

[@baconsoda]

This was not a waste of time, effort, and money because you learned things about allotmenteering and yourself, you enjoyed learning, you produced food, and you shared that journey so a lot of people learned with you and enjoyed your videos - it's hard to put a price on that. It will be a bit strange not to see your allotment videos pop up on my subs list but I'm looking forward to seeing where your new-found freedom takes you. Best Wishes for whatever you decide to do and thank you for all the advice and fun. Brendan.

[@marcusfelix8774]

I realize I am pretty off topic but do anyone know a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@jasearturo9181]

@Marcus Felix Flixportal xD

[@marcusfelix8774]

@Jase Arturo Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I really appreciate it!

[@jasearturo9181]

@Marcus Felix No problem :)

[@rozhandley4867]

Well it's sad that you're giving up the allotment but I agree with you that the things you were best at were construction and problem solving rather than the actual growing! You have to be honest with yourself and you've made the right decision. Allotments do tie you down and they need constant attention. It's amazing that you got something to harvest after 2 months of neglect! Don't peel the potatoes, just scrub them! All the best in your future endeavours Rick. Love from Roz in sodden Lancashire.

[@Allottedaaron]

Farewell to Rick's allotment and best of luck with your new ventures to Rick. Very well put together as always Rick right down to the Bill Bicksby exit at the end. I am sure you will have lots of adventures but you are welcome down the road here anytime. No need to film if you don't want to, just sit down and enjoy the scenery with a cuppa without the pressure of faffing about. All the best.

[@localhistoricoddities]

I have so enjoyed watching your allotment episodes over the years. You have a very easy listening voice. I look forward in see where the channel goes and what peeks your interest in life. Maybe you could do some videos on different attractions by you such as museums, local farmers markets, fairs and what not. Good luck and many blessings!

[@Sheila6325]

Ok, I was fine until you "faded away"!! Then you made me cry. Dang it! NOW, what's next? Your too darn good, to leave us without something up your sleeve. Your too creative to not share it, and besides, we love you too much for you to leave us all alone. Oh, and fantastic hair cut too. Will you please consider giving us a ride in your van? I've missed our outings, and the gorgeous views you always give us. I'm so glad you left the allotment, I would never want you to do something, that's not in your heart to do. I can't thank you enough for sharing this part of your life with me, and I know whatever it is, that you choose to do next, will be a part of you, and I like that best of all.

[@69Phuket]

Sheila6325 Sheila take a Bow...We're gonna get more real videos..AKA something he's interested in... I worry about him saying he used to be a prepper. I always thought that was a given. Once a Hamster.....!

[@Sheila6325]

No doubt about it, he makes the best videos on KZbin, and I certainly want them to be what he loves to do. Bless, Sheila

[@69Phuket]

Sheila6325 Indeed! Rick is a good guy. But the world is crazy and he's smart enough to know growing plants in UK is not going to save man nor soul from what's coming. I didn't mean to come out with so much diatribe but it flowed like the river of Babylon. Where we cried!

[@Sheila6325]

Personally I think this world is headed for some serious destruction. I don't believe growing plants are going to save any man or soul either, and I sure didn't think bad of anything you said. I just enjoy hearing whatever people have to say. Right or wrong, no matter to me. We all have our views. I think the economy will crash in September. Many don't, many thing of me as nuts because I "prep" That is, until I got enough food saved to go a full month without having to buy groceries, and got to spend over $1000.00 on my self, and not have to use a credit card. I like it!!! So tell me, what do you think about this world we live in? Curious. Bless, Sheila

[@simbo57]

Sheila6325 Get real Rick is only giving up a half size allotment, it is not a matter of life and death!

[@tombascombe7240]

Sad to see you go. Yours was one of the first videos I started watching when I got my allotment and wanted ideas. I have enjoyed all of your videos and have learnt lots. I hope you enjoy your new found free time and have fun in you next adventure.

[@BobPhleming]

Sorry to see that you've decided to give up the allotment, I've watched all the vids since I found your channel late last year. Both you and Sean are two people that helped me decide to give allotmenteering a go. I felt I learned a lot following your ups and downs with the plot, you will have undoubtedly helped many more. Good luck with whatever you decide to do in the future. What with Sean taking a back step and you deciding to stop there are going to be some gaps in my youtube viewing! Having had an allotment from January this year, and spending nearly all my free time there this year just to get it into to shape, let alone filming the process, I appreciate how difficult the decision must have been.

[@susanpicachu4789]

The fade out at the end was a nice touch. You are a genius.

[@andynightingale7335]

I've watched all the allotment vids from the very first one, so its a bit of a sad ending for me, as I (and many others), felt like we knew every inch of that plot. There's been fun and learning times, but I agree, if the enthusiasm has gone then its time to call it a day and find something else to spark your interest. I think I kind of guessed this video wa coming to be honest. Thanks for all the info and allotment vids, they got me thru some boring afternoons at work! Hope to join you on your next adventure! Cheers Rick!

[@garybloomer8556]

rick thanks so much for the amazing journey you have taken us on .very sad to see the end ,but fully understand.good luck with whatever you do next.Thanks for your time effort and informative videos,

[@kaiiana]

The first video I ever saw of yours, the one that 'drew me in' was one where you'd stopped your bike at the side of a road to talk enthusiastically about a wild plant that had medicinal properties & i'm really into that kind of thing. A few days later you'd taken on an allotment, and I carried on watching because I too, have an allotment. But something I never could understand Rick, was that you adopted a method of allotmenting that is quite... standard....The kind of approach that most people who are new to growing advise each other to do... Y'know, getting the rotavator out ("Eek... you'll multiply those weeds" I cried), putting in beds to make everything orderly, adopting weed membrane when the rotavation took its effect & the weeds went doolally... It's an approach where you're constantly battling nature... trying to keep it under control rather than working with it. Something that most gardeners try (and fail) to do, at some point... apart from those old boys who spend every waking minute tending marrows and hoeing. I never could resolve in my mind, the man who wrestled to tame his plot, with the man raving about selfheal. They seemed at odds with each other. If I may say, I just think you took entirely the wrong approach, one that was maybe not in line with your own nature. There's other methods of growing that don't require quite the amount of graft, or militant watering, or constant weeding - ones that work WITH nature rather than against. People like Ruth Stout who pioneered using mulching methods, to mimic nature - she gardened well into her 90s - she never had to sweat over growing the way you have, and she had a bountiful growing space. The Back To Eden film uses similar ideas with woodchip. And Hugelkuture. There's the Charles Dowding No Dig method. Then there's permaculture... All these exciting ways to grow that are not necessarily a drain on time or effort... and in some ways are more natural and less stressful... and some of which that would lend themselves rather well to growing medicinal herbs, especially those rarer kinds found in hedges and roadsides ;-) Just my thoughts. It might not be the allotment or growing that you've lost interest in, but the methods you're using.

[@sjpiran]

I quite understand your reasons for giving up; but THANK YOU for all the hints and tips you've shared over the past 4 years. I got my plot at the same time as you and have enjoyed learning with you. I actually had a tear in my eye when the "ghost of Rick" disappeared at the end. Very clever scene, but oh my goodness, it was sad! Best of luck in your new ventures, I'll be watching! x

[@imperia1999]

All the best in what you do after allotment life , when I first started on my first allotment I didn't realise how hard work it is. All the best

[@andy160676]

I wish you well Rick, Sad your packing the plot in and i know that feeling well its far from easy to make a decision like you have and come close a few times myself. All the best for your future projects, Andy

[@Scottishrobert1]

Sad day Rick, really enjoyed the allotment series. Thanks for the inspiration you gave me to start growing fruit and veg for myself. Look forward to see what your up to next. Atb Robert

[@meehan302]

It's 6 years ago since I first saw your Videos including all your herbal ones. I also used your Royalty free Music.I had three different channel because they always wanted my real name. Now I have only this one. You will be missed Rick from all allotment people. I await to see your new videos with interest. All the best. Patrick

[@starcat70]

Thank you for the Allotment series! I've enjoyed watching you experiment in the garden. I really need to try your cardboard weed control technique. I wish you all the best in whatever you choose to do... looking forward to the next adventure! Take care out there! (^.^)v

[@qucknuck]

Rick so very sad about your allotment vids really enjoyed them over the years. Always loved watching them late at night after a hard days work. Will miss them tremendously...good luck buddy!

[@49Jackos]

I got to say Rick I'm gutted you've pack in your allotment as your such an interesting guy but I also know if your hearts not in it then there's not much point. But your channel is a much watch for me as you've proved with your van videos also the kitchen upgrade so I'm hooked and will keep on watching.Cheers Rick for the 100 and odd episodes.

[@WyldCat1973]

Surprised that at a point where large amounts of money aren't required to be poured in you'd walk away. Especially when now is when you make your money back. For me getting in the garden is relaxing. Even back in high school doing agriculture we only got on our plots twice a week. Admittedly the watering was taken care of. Where I am on the side of a hill I'm having to deal with a lot of rock and rubble and physical fitness becomes an issue. I did the spuds in tyres and for the money I put into it in the way of soil and compost I got nothing. But now I'm using that mix for my chillies. *shrug* if they'd been the only thing I was growing I'd have given up but I'm trying to repurpose stuff. Sigh. Good luck with the next venture.

[@tvtoms]

I've watched the entire allotment as you released videos and enjoyed them. I never felt that you were into the actual growing / gardening as much as the pools, beds, ground cover, buildings etc. Good luck.

[@pnk878251]

thank you! i have an issue with bind weed! but i never knew what it was called....again i sure will miss you at the allotment...that's when i first started watching you...right from the beginning. you've helped me alot, even tho i live in the high desert in new mexico in the usa..you really have helped me...thanks so much....look forward to what you come up with next

[@Shiba643]

Always glad to see a video from you Rick! I totally understand what you mean. A hobby can turn into an obligation very quickly. I hope you use this as a jumping off point for another adventure!

[@007vauxhall]

It is a great shame, but, I can also understand too.....you worked hard, and let's not forget you helped and inspired many people too....so, look forward to your next step in youtube...thanks Rick. :-)

[@david1976aful]

I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but I wanted to say thank you. I love watching whatever video you post and always look forward to viewing a new one when it pops up. I've loved your allotment series and can't wait for you to start something new. Kind regards, Dave

[@MarcusTDM]

Hi Rick, hope ur ok mate. I've got to say, I am going to miss your allotment videos, they have been great and I've watched every single one of them. This video shows how good you are at making proper programs. A kind of sad video but I enjoyed watching it as always. Anyway, the Rick Van Man Channel was around before you had the allotment and I'm sure it'll be going long after the allotment. You've got a great channel mate and I'm looking forward to your next project series whatever that will be. Thanks for sharing the experience in your 113 videos.

[@FireplacesRock]

Thank You Rick always for you're enthusiasm and passion.

[@andrewlee5237]

Will miss you and your excellent videos, used to help me get through the long winters, but you have made the right decision for you, good luck and all the best for the future.

[@wilding-yt]

Fair play Rick great decision. Thank you so much for all the entertainment over the last few years - really has been fantastic to watch. Fair play for giving it one good last go with the raise beds etc. Walk away knowing you've given it your all ready to move on to the next challenge. Best of luck to you with what ever that might be :)

[@artanddesignstudios]

I will miss the allotment, but I'm so glad you will still be making videos for us to enjoy! Life if too short and time is too valuable to do something so demanding of it unless you just absolutely love it. Can't wait to see what's next and start a new journey with you! Hugs from TN! :)))

[@4468]

I genuinely feel really sad :( I always looked forward to your Allotment videos, they were always something to look forward and helped me through some tough times, so thanks for that Rick :) TBH it has been obvious you've not been enjoying it for a while and I could tell just how much more you enjoyed the building and fixing than the growing so I can fully understand why you've decided to stop. Once again thanks for the videos Rick; thanks for taking us along with you, take care and I look forward to seeing what else you get up to :) Steve.

[@Craftaholic36]

Enjoyed watching thise series. Thankyou for sharing x

[@NanaDianaHuffman]

I really enjoyed the videos, best of luck in the future. It was fun watching you create your perfect garden wish I lived near you I would the first in line for your allotment.

[@RVFreeDa]

Well I love you Rick and I know later in life you will be back to gardening. When I was young my entire backyard was a garden. I had 20 raised beds and I built a huge greenhouse. But life happens and when you're young there are more important things to be involved in. I loved every minute of your video's and I think you are brave to walk away now and enjoy other things. I'll be your fan always! Thanks again!

[@blustardave]

Hey Rick, it's a pity you have given up the allotment, especially after all the money you have ploughed into it, but like you said, it just wasnt for you..Never the less, good luck in whatever your next adventure will be, and will be looking forward to watching the next vid. All the best, Dave

[@UrsulaWrites]

Thanks Rick! I've learned a lot over the last four years. Best of luck!

[@instrumentenfreak]

It was a fun series. So we could see the you can shape nature xD I'm looking forward to see your next ideas. Thanks for the last 4 years :-)

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

It is sad to see you give up the allotment, I am not sure how I found your videos as I am into woodwork and when I saw your videos I enjoyed your presentation so carried on watching your you tube page. I am sure you will soon find another hobby and wish you luck on that. I will continue to watch your videos as it is the way you do them that I enjoy. Good luck for the years to come.

[@NokneesLooney]

I believe you hit the nail on the head, as they say. You are a problem solver, and a project doer. I know the feeling. You enjoy working out how things should happen, fixing the issues, but when it is all said and done, you are not a long term "farmer" or caretaker. You are too much of a creator. I know you have a curious mind, and shall hopefully take us along on your next 'Rickworld' adventure. I do look forward to it. I shall miss the allotment, a bit, but as others have said, you shouldn't carry on with something you just have no love or passion for anymore. Thanks for all the wonderful videos and your honesty. Lorie

[@eaglevp]

Sorry to see the allotment going but really pleased that your channel is still carrying on as well has the Honest Guys.

[@karenball6334]

Thanks Rick your allotment videos have been very entertaining, but at your plot the weeds seem to be really stubborn, so much more work keeping the weeds away than mine and others plots. Can't wait to see more adventures in the van!

[@SyberPrepper]

A video like this must be so hard to put together. How to express all the thoughts, emotions and reasons in one's head to others knowing that they are engaged (from afar) and affected. You did a great job sharing this with us and the video editing was superb. It felt like a well done documentary. Best wishes in your next project. You are so talented.

[@mariuszengland]

Rick its end of era for me...You really are a top of a class KZbinr and certainly one of the best in UK

[@Foxhillfarms]

Have enjoyed every minute of your allotment videos also watch your non related allotment videos and think you do such a great job, im also giving up my veg garden this year due to house move will miss it but may get back into it one day, you get out rick and enjoy this great county we live in there so much on are door step, i want to see some videos of you out and about in the van i think that's what you enjoy, if you sell your shed please let me no i will buy it, all the best, Antony.

[@PaulEkert]

I've enjoyed your videos very much, sad to see this is the last one. One thing I have appreciated is the high production values you put into each video, this last one would not look out of place on the BBC! Best of luck Paul

[@jksatte]

I'm over a year late but I'm sad. You are one of the first gardeners I watched. I'll still see the other video's but....It makes sense if it no longer floats your boat lol. New adventures, looking forward to them. Janice P.S. Oh my the ending with the perfect soundtrack, kinda heartbreaking. :(

[@Knards]

Dont worry, you will take it back up in about 25 years or so. Thanks for teaching me how to process herbs! Much appreciated. I will continue to look for your vids, and hope you find great happiness

[@cam-bo11]

Well, dangit. I've been watching your allotment vids (and recently your campervan vids) periodically for a few years. I hope you find a new challenge or adventure to share, as I think many of us are fans because of all the engineering, problem solving, and creativity that you put into your hobbies. I get it, though. Gardening is a brutal task master and when you're done, you're done. Thanks for the excellent resource you've created for us.

[@susanpicachu4789]

I think I came in year 2.5. I've enjoyed watching you build and experiment. And I'm looking forward to the next adventure.

[@trapper23ful]

Rick, Well what a good honest video. Remember its good to try new experiences , however else would you know if it's right for. Well done!!! So I now await your fresh challenges and solutions

[@Sirrom0206]

Rick sad to see you close out this series. As you were closing out this series, my boys visiting their cousins in Melbourne. First time in country since 2004. I thought I'd see it in person. Potatoes, wow! Beans, Nature's candy? I thought I had to cook them. Thanks for the allotment videos.

[@carolbarber334]

Good luck Rick...look forward to seeing the next project...whatever that will be!

[@debbailey2956]

I only just found your videos on allotments.i have one and I adore..I was searching for Glastonbury and found your videos😁

[@Scottyrafferty]

As a recent subscriber, I was getting very inspired by your videos, and am sad to see that you have stopped doing your allotment channel. No doubt you have made the right decision for yourself, and I wish you well in whatever else you do. I am sure that, like myself, many of your fans have started at Video number one, and watched them (in my case over several days) through to this one, and have shared your journey. All the best, Jim

[@pme45aw]

Yup...see you on your next video. I am glad you have chosen to follow another path ... when anything just becomes a chore & one that you don't really want to do it is best to be honest with yourself and walk away. I think that is a brave thing to do. Think of all the possibilities you have now!!

[@clasiechick8879]

Good Luck Rick in what ever your new project is! I will definitely stay watching with interest! can I just perhaps make a small suggestion! as you have worked so hard on your allotment, why don't you re-plant your fruit bushes into large pots so as you can take them home with you and stand in your garden also we transplanted our strawberries into them long pots that look like window boxes and sat them onto brackets on the garden wall, so we could lift them off and put in doors or into a greenhouse ( we only have a small plastic one ) in winter! this way you don't have all the work as you do on an allotment they only need a little care, but you reap the benefit of all the fruit, as it would be a shame to lose them! anyway once again Good Luck and we will be looking forward to your next video! Elaine and John.

[@Howsitgrowingscotland]

Good luck big chap ,, your videos helped me through some tuff times this year , thanks :-)

[@Panbaneesha]

I only just discovered your allotment series a few days ago, but I love it, and I'm glad I still have a lot of episodes to go until I get to this one... ;-) Is this a typical allotment? Because we have a similar thing in Germany, but it's also quite different The allotments here can be the size of yours up to ten times that size, but they always have fences or hedges in between them, and everybody has a cabin on the allotment (with bed/kitchen/toilet...). The original idea was to give people some space to plant food, but nowadays a lot of it is often lawn and flowers with only smaller patches of veggies, if that. Many people see it more as weekend homes, a place for having barbecues. I would love to have one (I'd love to grow potatoes), but the waiting lists are really long...Good luck with future endeavours.

[@SonniesGardenPA]

Thanks for your videos Rick, good luck with everything.

[@shannonfisher2011]

Rick: thank u so much for the education over time. Good luck on future adventures. Your a treasure my friend. Good luck my friend. :-)

[@bymyhandsworked]

You are brave to make this decision--when it fails to bring joy, a clean break is the right decision. It doesn't stop you from trying again if the mojo comes back (or for that matter doing small scale growing in your back garden). A little editorial comment--I don't think the sad music at the end will be quite right in the long run. A break with what pulls you down means that great things will be coming, but you won't ever forget the beauty of what you had created. I think when you get on to that next thing, you'll realize that the music should be cheery and energizing, the kind that gets you waking up early in the morning and start jazzing with life!

[@simbo57]

Mary Dotson I agree about the music but perhaps it was a joke!

[@lufferov]

rickvanman Hey buddy, I know in my heart you've made the right decision. I sensed it some time ago and have just been waiting for you to make this video. Now you've fully accepted it in your own mind and are able to move on. I look forward to seeing what new adventures you take us on.. Ever fancied building a garden railway? That might satisfy the hands on creative side of you and make for some really interesting videos! Whatever you decide, I was with you a long time before the allotment and will be staying with you for a very long time after... as long as you keep making the videos, and longer if I can! When you first started the allotment series I really worried that I was going to lose interest in the channel. I never thought it would be as interesting as you managed to make it and I found myself looking forward to each episode. I'm glad I was able to visit you and the allotment earlier this year. I hope I can visit you again to catch up on your next crazy scheme! :-) Take care buddy, I can't wait to see where this channel goes next.

[@GrowHarvestEat]

Such a shame you're giving up the plot. Love watching you allotment videos. All the best.

[@louiseb2598]

I first came across you and Sean on an adventure trying to locate The Victorian Kitchen Garden. I enjoyed you both so much and subscribed to both. I watched from the very beginning to today. Good Luck Rick. Cheers from the US Louise

[@gavingrierson8130]

Spooky ending, fading away like that. Thought you were being beamed up to the mother-ship. It looked like the guy next to you lost interest as well and never finished his theme park either!!

[@theadzzzz96show]

Rick it is sad that the allotment has came to a end but one mote I like to live by in life don't be sad that it's over be happy that it happened. There's some brilliant memories with the allotment which I am sure you will never forget but can't wait to find out what's next for Rick Clark

[@HighDesertGarden]

Rick, I am sad to see the end of the allotment. I wonder, maybe you wouldn't have gotten burned out if you had an allotment half the size? It's definitely a lot of work when you have a lot of beds to tend to. I increased the size of my garden this year, and I also find that I'm spending all of my free time tending to the garden, but I'm ok with that. I wish you luck in whatever future activities you decide to partake in.

[@ahv3797]

As Sean says - you prepared the ground for a very high standard in allotment filming on youtube. If you add in your years of container and hydroponic gardening before the allotment - why that's close to a decade of gardening (more?) it is no wonder you would like to do something else. Wishing you all the best - ever a viewer and subscriber (no matter what) Annie

[@LadyDewinter]

I looked so forward to seeing the allotment prosper..sorry to see it go Rick. Take care...this was the only video series of yours I enjoyed...

[@jus4funtim]

Damn, I just found your channel and it's the last episode. Oh well I subbed anyway just to see what you come up with next. I will be watching a marathon playlist of all your past videos.Good luck on your next adventure, I'll be waiting. Cheers from the US