The May PLOT TOUR + Out and About at Chelsea. And a goodbye. Ep164

This has been a week of 2 halves for many of us. I recorded the first half of this video - the plot tour and the visit to Chelsea before the news of Steve’s death and i ummed and ahhhed about if i should scrap them because i was proper chipper in them only for Thursday to really hit hard… but i give you the week, as it happened.
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[@emptynestgardens9057]

Just when I thought I was done with the tears of losing someone I've never met. There is a piece of Steve in so many gardens around the globe due to his generosity of growing knowledge. 🌱💚

[@francesbatycki404]

Roxanne, you put that so well. Thank you.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

@@francesbatycki404 ❤️💚🌱

[@JessieatPlot37]

There really is. His knowledge is in all our gardens and i know that'll i'll be returning to his videos for advice for a very long time. :)

[@Paula_T]

Do not stand By my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep- I am the thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle, autumn rain. As you awake with morning’s hush, I am the swift, up-flinging rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the day transcending night. Do not stand By my grave, and cry- I am not there, I did not die.

[@seanjamescameron]

It has certainly been a week of emotions since the news of Steve last week. The speed it happened is what has been shocking for me, I only spoke to him a few weeks ago and we were comparing how we could lose weight and become more healthier, we both had a love for biscuits. KZbin has been recommending his videos a lot to me over the past week and it's easy to forget what has happened and just think that he is in his greenhouse sowing seeds. His death has certainly made me look at my own life and have already started making changed, hopefully for the better. I've bought his favourite Sweet Pea varieties and once they arrive I'll be growing them in the garden as a lasting memory of a wonderful and generous gentleman.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Such a shock, Sean. And like you say, all seemed to happen with such speed. Its made me see a lot of things in a changed light too, not just the biscuits 😅. Sweetpeas are definitely going to move higher up my agenda with his memory in mind.

[@Karen-Smith]

It would be wonderful if his favourite sweet pea company would name a sweet pea in his honour - I would certainly buy some in memory of Steve 💖

[@MarieCB916]

Always so enjoyed Steve’s blogs. Down here in Nz I have ordered sweetpea seeds from Dr Keith Hammet, a sweetpea breeder here, and will sow for Steve in the spring. RIP Steve.

[@chrisannm5240]

​@@Karen-Smith I had the same thought, although beung here in the States I doubt I would have access to purchases any. But I have sourced seeds for a *perennial* sweet pea that grows wild here and will plant those and always have them, and Steve, here in my garden. 😊

[@Karen-Smith]

@@chrisannm5240 That's a lovely idea, perennial sweet peas 🙂 I've written to Eagle sweet peas, fingers crossed.

[@rebeccazody1278]

Steve was precious and an exceptional teacher. RIP Steve. We are carrying on and planting GREEN SIDE UP in his memory. I planted a sun gold tomato. Hugs

[@alicecowan3499]

Can I ask who Steve is ?

[@jennyhayler7553]

Yes Keep growing Greenside up 🌱🍀

[@katec9893]

@@alicecowan3499 He was a gardener who had/has a gardening KZbin channel, he was a very nice man with lots of gardening skills and knowledge that he shared with the online community. He very sadly passed away recently of cancer.

[@Flippin_Crazy]

@@alicecowan3499@greensideup

[@JessieatPlot37]

Green side Up! :)

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Jessie sending you a large hug It's such a shock to lose someone,with no notice,but as Tony said the old chap didn't want anyone to make a fuss over his passing,and I know you and I and everyone will miss him hugely, it's rare to come across someone of Steve Randles talent these days a chefs delight a talented fisherman,and above all else a gentleman and a gardener who was only too happy to help others,he answered many questions from me over the years and helped me be a better gardener,as he'd did for so many others We will all miss him But weren't we so lucky to have had the pleasure. RIP Steve and a nod to Tony ,allways a pleasure,never a chore,greenside up for evermore.

[@JessieatPlot37]

He was a man of many talents wasn't he! And we were indeed, very lucky to have the pleasure :)

[@TraceyTwilightteaserDowell]

Wow certainly a week of emotions, shock... immense sadness , disbelief and self evaluation. If only Steve knew how much he changed us both as gardeners and our attitudes going forward. He would be so humbled, bless him. Still feel it cant be true. Lovely vlog Jess, must have been hard to get the balance right but you did xx

[@JessieatPlot37]

It does seem untrue doesn't it. But i completely agree, if Steve had known the impact he has had...

[@andersonomo597]

Oh Jessie, I was watching this at the end of the day, after a big gardening session, with a glass of red in my hand, in Oz, and I too raised it to Steve, with tears in my eyes - for someone I'd never met! How do you put that into perspective? You could just tell he was the neighbor of your dreams, the bloke you'd happily shout a pint to at the pub, the mate you'd turn to when things were turning to shit. SO unpretentious, so genuine, so wise and knowledgeable and SO grounded. I hope that knowing he had that effect on people around the world will help all those close to him cope with his passing. Sending hugs to you and your Mum from Sydney.

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hello Jessie, Great day for a garden tour. Everything looks so good there. We are still planting and transplanting everyday right now. I was watchin your channel, Katrina's channel and Erica's Little Welch garden. She did a show with Liz Zorab and she introduced about 10 channels and Steve was one of them I am following most of those folks. It is so amazing the connections I have made in the youTube garden community in both the US and UK. Recently there are channels popping up in Portugal where folks are buying old rundown rural property and rebuilding to the former glory. Steve was a fantastic fellow. He was such a wealth of knowledge and so willing to share with everyone. He would always talk of the potty mouth garden club and so I gave it a try and never missed one since. Now I am following all the folks that are on the program. Can you Imagine how many folks are naming a plant in their garden Steve this year. Would it be great to see a world map with a star on the map in each country where someone did that? Peace and blessings to everyone..

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its quite the community we have, isn't it :) And yes, i recon there has never been so many 'Steves' in gardens as there will be in the coming months. A map would be fantastic!

[@lisagypsycarolissen7037]

Jess to a lot of us, you are the next episode of Steve 🌱🌿💚 Chin up dear heart, we are here for you🌸 RIP Steve.

[@angelamurley1929]

Sorry for the news, it would be lovely to plant a tree in his honour. X

[@JessieatPlot37]

I think a lot of things will be planted in many many gardens in Steves name in the coming months. :)

[@jennyjohnson9012]

It was such a sad shock Jessie. Steve will be remembered for his knowledge, his sense of fun and putting out such good vlogs. I will miss him. Sending hugs xx

[@JessieatPlot37]

He will be remembered. :)

[@Pellynut]

Steve’s passing was such a shock for us all. I didn’t know him, but followed his vlog and found his advice so helpful. He will be missed by so many.

[@JessieatPlot37]

He really will. :)

[@jameshowardscalemodeling]

I watched Tony’s vid when he uploaded it, I’m still in shock and my emotions are all over the place. I never met him but he was a huge inspiration to me, I do feel like I’ve lost a friend, I know he was to you and Tony. Happy gardening up there Steve and yes I will plant green side up

[@JessieatPlot37]

He had a way of really making you feel like he was speaking directly to you, didn't he? I think thats part of the impact he had. Everyone, weather they have met him or not, felt like they knew him. Will will carry on Green Side Up. :)

[@PartTimePlot]

‘To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow’ beautiful words Jess. So sad to see the grief of all of you from potty mouth and beyond. Never been so sad over someone I have never met.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its a tight little community we have here isn't it? And to loose someone who was so much a part of it

[@chrisannm5240]

Those words are a quote by beloved actress Audrey Hepburn and is one if my favorites...I think about it when things are not going to plan here in the garden and it helps me to keep plugging away and defines Steve's attitude perfectly.

[@SusanBaker-my7pl]

So sorry to hear about Steve. It's so touching to hear you, Tony and JB share your thoughts. He was a true gardening inspiration and will be so sadly missed. Sending our condolences to Steve's family, friends and his Pottymouth colleagues. ❤x

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you Susan. He will indeed be missed

[@wbranches1]

So sorry for your loss😢😢...I subscribed to his channel so I can watch such a caring individual.❤

[@JessieatPlot37]

The knowledge on his channel is amazing :)

[@robertbeaston5042]

Jessie, I felt exactly the same as you when I heard about Steve. It's a terrible disease! My mother died from it nine days after being diagnosed, the day after her diagnosis, one of my sisters was diagnosed with breast cancer and now both of my sisters are cancer survivors after my other sister also had breast cancer. He lived in the same village that my brother in law grew up in, who also used to have a plot on the same site just up from Steve. They now live in a village just across the river. I've chatted with Steve online a number of times and said that next time I was over that way I'd call over to see him and give him some rare chilli seeds. We were over visiting my sister and brother in law just before Christmas but due to time constraints I never got chance, I even had the seeds in my pocket. Steve was a wealth of knowledge, and although we've lost him, a lot of his knowledge lives on in his videos. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Fly high, Steve!

[@francesbatycki404]

I’m doing way too much chard, but that’s okay. The whole garden is a jumble of experiments and old faves. And my sweet peas are in Steve’s corner. He will be missed. Your metaphor about the seeds of knowledge is a beautiful one. Thank you. ❤️🇨🇦

[@JessieatPlot37]

Sweetpeas in Steve's corner :)

[@paulinemorris5186]

I think the loss of Steve was such a shock to all who followed him and the pottymouth gang. He felt like a friend even though we had never met and I for one have shed many a tear but everything I do at the allotment brings Steve to mind and always will and any of his knowledge I have learnt will be passed on. Wouldn't it be nice to get a sweetpea named after him then we can all grow in his memory, I know he used Eagle sweet peas. Rip Steve, you will never be forgotten.

[@JessieatPlot37]

It would be wonderful to get a sweetpea named after him. I've been looking into how you do that but no progress yet! Never forgotten.

[@paulinemorris5186]

@JessieatPlot37 yes I've been asking friends from the growing world, and they reckon it takes about 4 yrs for a new variety unless you go for one that wouldn't be show standard. Will keep trying to find out more. The only other way is to buy a seed that we knew Steve grew from Eagle sweet peas, I'm sure he did a video on the topic.

[@susanpalmer8842]

I’ve seen several videos where people pay tribute to Steve. A testament to him, his generosity and the respect he is held in. Loved his videos and seeing him on Potty Mouth. Sad times x

[@JessieatPlot37]

Sad times Susan, indeed.

[@rubiccube8953]

We all become part of one another. Today in the last stages of putting up my poly tunnel I remembered Steve saying put your water butt inside the polytunnel.

[@JessieatPlot37]

All connected aren't we :)

[@johnking-ht5ez]

We will all miss Steve.

[@JessieatPlot37]

We will

[@myrustygarden]

I hummed and hawed about posting too and then thought he wouldn’t want us to give up what we all shared with him “love of gardening and sharing that love”. It was a week we will all say had a lot of tears in it but the world is now filling up with a lot more sweet peas. Have a great week ladies, Ali 💔❤️🇨🇦

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its true Ali. Just get on with it would have been his message. :) And the more Steve inspire sweetpeas the better!

[@karenslater343]

Lockdown gardening was when I started following green side up I liked Steve didn’t know he was the same age as me. I learnt a lot from his channel cheers to Steve RIP

[@JessieatPlot37]

I didn't even know this KZbin gardening community existed until lockdown, Karen. It did have its few good outcomes :) Cheers to Steve!

[@tammieturner35]

Jess, big hugs,it's Tues here in the USA, I was in UK the day Steve passed in Kent, your words could not of been any better when you said he seeded alot and into others, he will be sadly missed by many with his wealth of knowledge he shared, keep your head high and keep seeding on, prayers for his family too

[@JessieatPlot37]

He will indeed be sadly missed missed! :)

[@bobwilliams5506]

A very nice tribute to Steve. I have never missed one of his videos and have learned so much from him. He was a good man and a great master gardener. He will be missed........but remembered. Hugs from Missouri.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Always remembered! Every time i know i'm doing something he wouldn't have approved of in the garden hahahah!

[@Flippin_Crazy]

I’m so sorry for the loss of our friend, Steve. Such a knowledgeable guy. RIP Steve, you will be very missed. I learned a lot from you.

[@JessieatPlot37]

We all learned a lot from him :)

[@lynnrushton7458]

RIP Steve ….how sad 😢 Thanks for taking us to Chelsea Jessie…….loved the clematis carpet 😍 X

[@lydiaStrugas]

All his seeds will fruit in all of us and the circle will go on

[@JessieatPlot37]

Exactly that :)

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Jessie & your Mum, lovely plot tour, everything is looking really good. I knew about Steves passing from Tony & i still cry when I think of him, such a lovely man, i will continue to watch his videos for ever & will miss him terribly, gone but, never ever forgotten. Sendimg you a huge hug ❤ lovely words about Steve. You.are right about being stingy with compost as it is expensive now. Keep planting, green side up ❤ thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@belindasanders4465]

What can you say He was one of a kind You did him proud RIP Steve greatly missed x

[@JessieatPlot37]

Greatly missed. :)

[@michaeltiplady6046]

steve was a giant of a man, and giants cast big shadows rip steve . keep doing it jessie

[@26asteptoe72]

Ah Jessie I’m so sorry for your loss. You look so Sad. I know you never met but people do become so close to your heart. X

[@deepayne1930]

So saddened by his loss, RIP Steve and condolences to Ann, his family, friends and the gardening community he taught and encouraged.

[@JessieatPlot37]

I will live on in all our gardens :)

[@mandytaylor1008]

Hi Jess yess very shocked and said about steve. I was in Spain last week when I heard. Also my mother in law went to hospital and passed away on Sunday. Poor stanley I wasn’t there to support him as I was away with my sister and eldest son. So it’s been particularly hard week even tho we had a lovely time in Benalmadena.lovely smiley pics of your mum at Chelsea. My plot has grown leaps and bounds in one week stanley watered every day for me. So much to do now lots to get planted. But cos mum passed away things not been normal and we had our wedding anniversary and my daughter’s birthday yesterday aswell. Your plot looking magnificent. Keep growing and sharing your stuff Jess you are brilliant 👍🙋🏻

[@JessieatPlot37]

Oh i'm sorry about your mother in law! And for Stanley. Gosh and birthdays and anniversaries... so much going on!

[@stevendowden2579]

lovely tour jess chelsea great RIP steve

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you Steven. And yeah, RIP Steve :)

[@jonquilhawthorne3257]

So sorry for your loss, some people leave a large hole, how lovely for them they were so well thought of 😊❤

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its true. :)

[@susanbradley2890]

I was so shocked to hear about Steve. Im so sorry for the loss of your friend, Jess x

[@Logiwonk]

Jesse, I know compost there in the UK can be a bit pricey (really wish folks here in the USA would transition away from peat as well). Since it's very hard to fine peat-free compost here I've been growing for two years now in a home-made compost that is about 35-40% coco coir mixed with about 10% worm casting, ~20% coarse perlite, about 10% sieved soil from the garden (for the microbes) and the remainder is usually a bagged rough compost of leaves/branches I buy, sometimes with some of my home-made compost added in. I buy the coir in compressed bricks and they are so much fun to watch expand when you put water on them. It's been a pretty cost effective alternative. It's inspired by some of Charles Dowding's homemade compost mixes. For seed starting I just sieve the mix through a 1/4 inch screen and for potting up I use the rougher stuff, and it works great. I wouldn't go back to peat because of how easy the coir mix is to get wet, whereas getting peat compost wet when it's dried out is a real chore. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@alicecowan3499]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🥲💜🙏🏻

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you Alice

[@bowtielife]

I liked Steve. He was one year older than me and suffering the same sciatica. So sorry for the UK and Potty Mouth gardening community loss!! Virtual hugs and real prayers go out for you all and for Steve’s family! 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@JessieatPlot37]

He was a lovely man :)

[@martynford-he5sz]

steve was the best y t gardner i have ever seen he was one of most amazing gardners one could meet his loss has effected so many and he will always be rememberd while is vids are available on line take care jess

[@lynnemcewan1076]

I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I didn't know him, but he came across as a genuinely lovely person who was happy to share his knowledge. As a newish vegetable gardener, I found his gardening advice truly valuable. On that thread, and maybe this has already been suggested, perhaps Steve's gardening advice could be collected and made into a book Gardening Tips Greenside Up. Just a thought but a nice legacy if it is possible.

[@JessieatPlot37]

His advice is fantastic. I know i will be returning again and again in the coming years to his videos :) And that would be lovely :)

[@beeluckydowntheplot7394]

Well done Jessie. very difficult but you've probably summed up the you tube communities feelings.....just a little numb and shocked by the lose of a gardening great. RIP Steve you are going to be missed

[@mariajackson7024]

Oh Jessie, what a lovely tribute to such a lovely man, I’ve pinched off all my tomato suckers and planted into the ground as a mark I’d respect for such a wonderful man, he will certainly be missed by all, massive hugs to you, lots of love x

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Maria :) Hahaha, yeah, mi've found myself doing 'steve' things in the garden too :)

[@gardennonsense]

lovely garden.

[@JessieatPlot37]

thank you

[@gardennonsense]

I learned a lot from your videos, so it helps me out with my own garden thank you

[@firemantim30]

Nice - Good Job Jess! Things do need to carry on regardless of what happens. Steve would have wanted everyone to keep on growing :-)

[@JessieatPlot37]

Yep, we just keep growing!

[@darraghkelly6417]

Hello Jessie your eyes are just beautiful, I hope your holding up OK take care can I ask how do you take care of your apricot tree please.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you :) I generally leave it to do its own thing. I've been pruning it to keep in manageable and making sure all the suckers are cut down. It has canker so i've been cutting that out too.

[@patdelaney191]

Lovely tribute Jessie. Steve touched a lot of our hearts. He was a true inspiration and a gentleman. Blessings to you all. 👃🫶

[@JessieatPlot37]

He did Pat :)

[@pattineely3942]

I am so heart felt about the passing of your friend. Sending a hug.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you. :)

[@janenewley1014]

Just a thought re mint…Jekka McVicar recommends keeping different varieties separate…because if the roots touch the plant’s flavour of both sorts becomes sort of “muddy”…Jinxy😀😀😀

[@sowenchantedirishkitchenga8282]

So emotional Jessie. I was most way through your video until you mentioned Steve I was so shocked! I went on to watch many more. I just came back from holiday yesterday and I actually thought I saw Steve there, i almost went up to say hello 😢 I was so shocked to hear of this lovely gentleman’s passing. He will be forever missed. His kindness and knowledge and his willingness to teach and share that was something that you don’t find often. My heart goes out to his family and too you his friends may he rest in peace 💚

[@annaking9213]

So sorry for your loss and everyone’s.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Anna :)

[@famousgrouse1966]

Lovely words Jessie. You speak for us all. I didn`t know Steve personally, but watched him loads and as you said, learnt so much from him.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you :)

[@Di-mx6tj]

A lovely video, Jess, a very warm beautiful tribute to Steve Greenside up and I would like to say our community because I really have felt welcomed and not afraid to ask anything of you. Tony and Steve thumbs up. Bless you all x

[@JessieatPlot37]

It's quiet an incredible little community we have, isn't it :)

[@mollvandiepenbrugge9817]

I sooo regret having planted my mint in the border, going all iver the place

[@JessieatPlot37]

Hahahha, its a complete thug isn't it :)

[@helenhawkins4054]

Thanks Jess, what a truly beautiful vlog your words made such sense.🤔

[@JessieatPlot37]

:) thanks Helen

[@The_man_himself_67]

Beautiful tribute Jessie. I don't follow Steve's channel but it's clear how much he meant to you.

[@fareebug8439]

There is a peice of Steve in all our gardens and hearts. Cheers 🥂 til we meet again fellow gardener. Cheers. 💔🫂

[@JessieatPlot37]

In all our gardens! definitely :)

[@Jimsraisedbedgarden]

Such sad news Jessie , Steve was a gardening great in many folks eyes and he will never be forgotten, 57 is no age and unfortunately shows that we must live life to the full as we never know what is round the corner 😢 , RIP Steve and and thanks for all the advice and I will always appreciate the help you give too , you all do a great job xx

[@JessieatPlot37]

Never forgotten Jim, you're right. And 57 is just a boy but he did a lot with those years. :)

[@Jimsraisedbedgarden]

@@JessieatPlot37 certainly did Jessie, you look after yourself and your family xx

[@yvonnedelappe6216]

A Shock to hear the news about Steve. That was a lovely tribute to him 😢🥕🥦🥒

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you Yvonne :)

[@violetduffy3232]

So sorry and saddened to hear about Steve will miss watching his vlog's 😢❤

[@li1741]

Not the only one 3 years it says hello then buggers of every year I absolutely love minted new potatoes too 😢😂

[@kimscrafts4814]

I've never met Steve personally but he always answered my questions on any of his videos I truly feel like I lost a friend so can only imagine those of you especially in potty mouth garden club are feeling I loved watching him tease you all for things like a cheeky school boy. He will be sorely missed I've planted alot out this week of course they had to be "green side up". Your plot is looking fabulous by the way look forward to your next video, take care xx

[@JessieatPlot37]

He was very much a cheeky school boy, Kim. Keep it all Green Side Up!

[@kimscrafts4814]

@@JessieatPlot37 most definitely. Be kind to yourself and let yourself take a moment it was heartbreaking watching yours and Tony's videos about it I just wanted to reach into the screen and give u both hugs I cried along with you my dog wondered what the hell was going on lol xxx

[@seanH1768]

Steve will be sadly missed & not just for his knowledge but also his sense of humour. Plot is looking great & great to see you & mum enjoying Chelsea.

[@mollvandiepenbrugge9817]

I commiserate with you, sorry to see your sadness

[@startingfromseed3]

dear girlie, be happy for him because he is resting peacefully in Heaven now. ❤

[@JessieatPlot37]

:)

[@wewatchyoutube736]

Thank you for the way you described gardening and it's hopefulness, and then the idea that the soil will be here long after us. So thoughtful.

[@silvergardensbrewery5422]

Even though i never actually spoke to steve, he did answer some of my questions on youtube, funny really you watch people on here video after video and in some funny way you regard them as friends, I watch jess, sean, tony, geoff etc, the amount of knowledge is awesum. I have been a keen follower of you all and I would like to say thank you for putting it out there, good or bad you carry on. I am just starting out on my youtube journey with my home brewery (silver gardens brewery), my love of growing things is just helped by you lot on here. Please please keep up the good work, and the great vids you all put out. Thank you all once again. Carl.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its a fantastic community, both among those of us making the videos but also very much the people who watch each week. We all feel like we know each other don't we. :)

[@pennythompson4790]

I adore broad beans too & i'm growing field beans ths year so can't wait to try them. I only found Steve's videos about a year ago but thoroughly enjoyed them he was a great sharer of knowledgexx

[@janenewley1014]

Oooh…a pond episode…yes please😀😀😀

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Jessie, Thankyou for the visit. Oh Luv sending you cuddles from across the pond. I was a subscriber of Steve he will be missed. Cheers to you & yours. Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@JessieatPlot37]

He will indeed be missed Beverley!

[@amandacopcuttlunn1949]

I was shocked to hear of Steve’s passing last week. I learnt so much from watching his videos and sowing out of date seeds because what have I got to lose (as he would say). He will be greatly missed.

[@MaggiSeer]

When grief is still raw its often hard to know what to say, especially when you are dealing with disbelief as well. After all Steve was not really an old man. He will be missed but will live on through his channel. The information and advice he gifted the gardening world is unlikely to go out of date quickly.

[@JessieatPlot37]

57 is just a boy, and such a shock. He will live on in all our gardens :)

[@joyscott374]

I miss Steve too. Its a great loss to many thousands of his community who have watched & learnt from him. I'm very thankful i found his channel. His easy going manner always made me feel as if he was speaking direct to me. He also took the time to answer to comments or questions too. He would be very impressed on how beautiful Plot 37 is looking. You have so many different varities of fruit & veg! I was as nearly as excited as you.😊 You & Mum have made a little paradise. Thanks for the tour

[@juliehale9491]

I’m having trouble with my French beans this year they have germinated and are now climbing up the canes but they look very weak and spindly. I tried another sort this year Blue Lake I usually grow Cobra because I have distorted leaves and curled pods but I think I’ll back to Cobra they are at least sturdier plants.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Its all very strange on the bean front Julie! Hearing from so many people!

[@cherienaera3751]

Remembering is the best thing and the worst thing. As i get older i feel as if im falling into a poignant bittersweet place of memories that is equal parts wonderful ànd heartbreaking. Xx

[@JessieatPlot37]

So many memories attached to everything isn't there. For me steve will always be in the polytunnel :)

[@lucycolwell949]

i watched steve second to you, he was great, lots of info, sad to lose him but hey, thats life we have to move on

[@Nicktgrief]

you don't need to say anything Jess, Your face said all you need to. and poor old Tony he struggled to make his Vid too. As I said on Tony's vlog. Steve was an oddity in the nicest possible way, I'd never met him but he seemed to be an old friend some how, and no one had a bad word about him- something that you can't say about a lot of folks. So its down to you guys to carry his mantle on. you'll not replace him just be as good as you can and help as much as you can and you'll have done him proud.

[@gusboylan3916]

Hi jesse sorry for your loss, keep going and doing what you do well. Lost my dad in the last year, he loved gardening.Not easy to keeping going but we have to anyway. Would be lost without gardening.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Sorry to hear about your dad Gus. They live on in the garden though don't they :)

[@JBNat]

Lovely lovely video Jessie 💚

[@tamararoberts9307]

Another lovely vlog Jessie ❤️ and bless your heart 🙏 your plot looks absolutely fabulous. We all need to appreciate each and every day we have as a gift ❤

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks tamara :)

[@darraghkelly6417]

Hello jessie your picture of Steve in his growing space at the end of this video speaks the words that you said you could not get out right, be gentle too yourself and a little self care will get you through, your kindness and cute charm will take care of you too. Thanks for sharing your world within London. Is it. OK to maybe chat with you sometime.

[@sharon1615]

He was a lovely man who will be missed forever but never forgotten 💔 big hugs Jessie 🥰 I will continue to plant greenside up 🌱

[@unpaintedleadsyndrome]

Must be something in the European air this year, borlotti, runner beans, other dried beans doing great, French beans absolutely no joy. Just one plant poking out as you have...

[@JessieatPlot37]

Weird isn't it? I'm wondering if the seed didn't like the extreme heat of the summer. Any beans kept in sheds, or not cool places seem to have failed this year :\

[@brendamiller8140]

Garden looking lovely. My condolence of the passing of your friend. ❤️💙💚🥰🤗

[@lynnpurfield9430]

Such a beautiful tribute to Steve, Jessie ❤

[@yvonnay8904]

Love the plot tour and the Chelsea show. Sorry for your loss.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you!

[@debradevine3949]

Amazing how quickly everything has grown. Especially the peas!

[@EVERBEE_GARDEN]

Jessie, I just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss. As a long term fan of Green Side Up, I was very saddened and indeed shocked to hear of his passing. I can't begin to imagine how you felt when you heard the news of your friend and colleague. Sending you my best wishes, and hope you and your Mum are OK.

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

My condolences, Jess.

[@jessievanswaaij2971]

Big hug from me. Lots of love from Belgium

[@lindaryan9835]

Beautiful

[@angeladrummie4461]

A very sad week, Steve will be missed . What is happening with French beans not germinating this year.... I have planted nearly 200 beans , only 40 have germinated. Not compost, as I resulted to starting them on kitchen roll, still patchy germination ☹On the upside I have just started making the second batch of elderflower cordial, and planning to try making some rhubarb cordial . Don't forget to net your Apricot tree, otherwise the birds will get them before you do. Stay safe, love to you both. Xx

[@georgemartin9618]

Same here very poor germination rate with all bean types including one full packet of broad beans 0%.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Very odd isn't it!! I'm wondering if it has something to do with bean seed not like the heat of last summer and not being stored in cool conditions?!

[@angeladrummie4461]

@@JessieatPlot37 I think that is one solution, also it may be due to Covid seed shortages and the scramble to have seed available ( perhaps not all top grade seed supplied ) . Slightly off subject, The gardening club ( old Adrian Hall ) have bulbs for £1 per pack, I went this morning and picked up a few bags of Gladioli corms 25 in pack for £1 each ...just couldn't resist, Geraniums are 4 for £5 massive healthy plants. Xx

[@angiesgardan7828]

What a lovely vid. We never know how to react to such sad news about Steve or what to say. Humans are like seeds in away we grow we react and we flower -but the most of all cherish the moments we all had with Steve-big hug & kiss Angie x

[@Jessicabroadnax0522]

Omg I just love you!!! Just to be so real. I cried 😢 just the pain of loosing anyone but feeling so connected throughout the years of watching. Your also planting seed!!! Thanks for always being true and down to earth.

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thanks Jessica :)

[@unpaintedleadsyndrome]

If you're looking for those hoses that "sweat out" water, keep an eye on the Lidl folders next year. They seem to offer them every year, in Belgium anyway.

[@JessieatPlot37]

I don't want a leaky hose because i want a little more control than that so i'm going fro proper holes!

[@livechangechallenge]

I’ve put 2 lots of French bean is and nothing from either 🙈

[@JessieatPlot37]

bloomin' frustrating!

[@livechangechallenge]

@@JessieatPlot37 yep, so I resorted to buying them 🙈 xx

[@fransiedutoit7338]

Sometimes not saying something says enough. Love to you and your mum

[@judithchiasson8554]

such sad news! bless you all. ❤❤❤

[@JessieatPlot37]

Thank you Judith