I Might Not Be Organic Anymore | Allotment Garden | Allotment Gardening With Tony

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Looking for a way to live a more sustainable lifestyle and enjoy fresh, healthy produce straight from your own backyard? Organic gardening may be the answer for you!
In this video, we explore the many benefits of organic gardening, including reduced exposure to harmful pesticides and chemicals, improved soil quality, and increased biodiversity in your garden.
However, we also acknowledge that sticking to organic gardening practices can be a challenge in some cases. Factors such as pests, weather conditions, and time constraints can make it difficult to maintain an all-organic garden.
That's why we'll also offer some tips and tricks for how to stay committed to organic gardening, even when faced with these obstacles. We'll cover topics like companion planting, natural pest control methods, and ways to maximize your garden's yield while still keeping things organic.
Whether you're a seasoned organic gardener or just starting out, this video will provide you with valuable information and insights into the benefits and challenges of this sustainable practice. So come along with us and discover the joys of organic gardening!

[@francesbatycki404]

Can you or JB perhaps let us know how Steve is doing or if you’re in touch then let him know we care? Many of us are very worried. We really care for the old feller. ❤️❤️🇨🇦🥰

[@Jim19826301]

I was wondering too!?!

[@debbiespitznagel1472]

Hi Tony, I work at Home Depot, here in the USA. In the plumbing section, there is foam padding that insulates pipes. It would wrap right around those bars in your greenhouse.(polytunnel?) It would last a long time and be so easy to install.

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

Blend up two garlic cloves and a chili in water strain it through a fine sieve into a spray bottle. Add a couple of drops of dish soap. It usually works for me. I don’t grow cauliflower though, so haven’t tried it on that. You just have to start at the first sign. Don’t put poison on your food.

[@johnpurdie2936]

Try a load of orange or lemon peel boil them up take out the peels and spray the water on your plants aphids and other bugs don't like the smell

[@stutube3546]

Two days to recover, you look as if you've still to recover, Tony! Oh, it is 6:30am. Hrmmm

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Your so enjoyable to watch Andy❤

[@bobfal]

I had plenty of aphids in the greenhouse a few years back, I purchased some ladybirds and they did the job, not the cheapest solution but worked a treat. If I see one now I tend to put it in as a precaution

[@meghanplamondon8639]

Tony, I don’t know if it’s too late in your season to try this, but in my growing area, when I will put out my transplants of cauliflower or brocolis, I immediately put a very fine mesh white cloth tarped over them. Only rain can drip through, and no bugs. So far, knock wood, I haven’t had one white fly bother them , they try though, but no success. I’ve never had one worm in my brocoli , it really works and my beds are all organic too. Good luck this year with them. ❤️🌱

[@tinawelch3286]

I used a couple of drop of washing liquid mixed with a teaspoon of olive oil in about a pint of water in a sprayer. Worked wonders the oil stops them for clinging/climbing back on again after you have sprayed them. 😁👍

[@studucky7826]

I use pure neem oil,works a treat for me

[@helenhawkins4054]

Try surrounding with companion planting. Otherwise neem oil and insecticidal soap works ( this I use on outbreaks of pests in my conservatory ) both do the job for me without harming any wildlife. Good luck!

[@mandytaylor1008]

Hi tony whiteflies love over rich nitrogen brassicas that’s why you might get so many. Natural you can spray with weak soapy water under the leaves and on top of leaves. You will never not have any but you can reduce them

[@gingerludtke8503]

You might try getting some of those cheap kiddie Pool noodles and just slice them and place over the supports. Kind of like pipe insulation I'm thinking.

[@CardsbyMaaike]

I spotted and recognized the logo of the tee before you mentioned them or showed them ;-) why not use those insulating foam wrap around heating pipes for the metal supports

[@TonyCSmith]

Not sure what you mean - heating pipes. Well spotted!

[@Peterharte73]

It must be last August late summer here in Ireland because my garden is full of snails and mice this season but I'm staying organic 😮

[@inelouw]

The problem with insecticide is that once you start using it, you can't ever go back. It will kill off all the predatory insects that feed on whitefly as well, so there's no longer any natural control and you'll have to keep spraying every few weeks. Populations of whitefly only get out of hand in warm, dusty conditions, without natural predators, or with a large presence of ants in your garden. So even though there's no real way to totally eliminate whitefly using organic methods, you can keep the amount of whitefly under control by rinsing your plants with water often, getting rid of colonised plants early and completely, placing ant traps and yellow sticky traps, and encouraging natural predators to come visit your allotment (for instance by planting some more flowers like alyssum, yarrow, or cosmos). You'll always have some whitefly, especially in hot summers, but at least this way the populations won't explode the way you've had to deal with.

[@inelouw]

Oh, and the nymphs overwinter on affected plants, so get rid of ALL those cauliflower plants, and any other plants that have had whitefly infestations in the past, as soon as possible. Nymphs are too small to see with the naked eye, but they'll become adult whiteflies as soon as the weather gets hot and infect every plant nearby. Burn them, don't compost them, if you want to be 100% sure.

[@kaybrain7429]

Apparently white fly hate the smell of marigolds so you could try companion planting with them 😊

[@plot1895]

I had some really bad aphids on my brassicas last summer. I thought they were disgusting and just wanted to clear the plants. I took the worst one out, it was like a solid mass. I did though keep the others and used a hose and watering can to clear them. We got a crop and they were absolutely fine.

[@cazhardcastle9096]

Your wife has excellent musical taste👍also, love your kitchen👍😁

[@ameliabeeley4005]

Tony use some scaffold netting on the outside over the top, down the middle. Fold over if necessary. that will help stop the pigeons pecking at the plastic on the top.

[@johnthomson158]

Hello Tony. From a good plant husbandry point of view you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do… as an old school horti I prefer to use the synthetic pyrethroids especially for things under glass. Deltametherin even though it’s a neurotoxin is a good all rounder and cleans plants up well. Have you ever considered sterilising the son, of the tunnel? Balsamid, not sure if it’s available now is excellent cleans up any over wintering pests and diseases.

[@timothymarshall5]

Could try some hanging sticky traps in the tunnel Tony.

[@carolc6461]

The only problem with sticky trap tape in the tunnel is it catches the pollinators along with the pests ☹️

[@500Rufus]

I use Bugclear on my brassicas,its nice to see the cabbage whites land on the cabbages and then fly off as though they have had their feet burned.

[@lucyjane103]

That happened to me two years ago here in Portland Oregon. Heart breaking.... I covered with gauze fabric immediately after planting. It was a nightmare... I enjoy your videos....

[@grahambolton3428]

Should garlic spray or rhubarb spray mate, drop of dish soap, kills them all👌

[@trevorpowell9544]

Could you use pipe lagging instead of the heat tape? would be a lot easier putting it in place.

[@fypunky]

Slightly off topic. Saw DK in Manchester and they were on top form, prob best gig seen in a long time. Like you knackered so chilled on the plot next day.

[@thedorkasaur]

Honestly, the aphids are insane already. My citrus trees, inside the house where just like that, like snow drifts of aphids. I've never been so grimmed out. I done rubbing alcohol, fairy up liquid and covered. It's helped, but like yourself, it's sooooo bad I actually considered using something stronger

[@Chris-rl9kt]

I'm getting hit with these aphids too, nightmare coverage. I've used 50/50 ratio rubbing alcohol, SMC shampoo and peppermint oil and it's easing up lots, a few applications should do it

[@francesbatycki404]

I love the early mornings. Your video captured that quiet beautifully. Thanks. 🇨🇦🇨🇦👩‍🌾👍🥕. That taping looked like a two person job. But job done. 👍👍

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Tony, no wonder you are tired, after your event, we don't have the sysmiba likexwe used to 30 years ago 🙄 good job on patching up your.polytunnel. thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@darv66]

As an old skool punk gardener 🤣🤣🤣🤣 im envious as f@@k, ill just keep listening to my old records instead 😁😁😁

[@Stephen474]

A spoonful of cinnamon mixed with a 5lt watering can, mix leave for few hours then add some to spray bottle. 👌Steve

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Yh I kkke the feeling! Just do what you need to do! Love the coffee cup btw

[@llinoscoleman]

Loving your content Tony. From a fellow plotter in Bedfordshire. Could you at some point go over your greenhouse at home. Specifically how you heat it, which propagators you use and which grow lights. I’m looking at updating my greenhouse and need some top tips. Many thanks Steve

[@plantpotpeople]

Look up.

[@davidmayhew3610]

Yeah great advice again and also how is Steve

[@normanbowstead3616]

I used a mixture of baking soda and washing-up liquid in a sprayer. Dosed every couple of days but kept them at bay.🤔

[@judewilliams9345]

Our Daisy looked liked your Daisy but she was a Transylvanian Hound with one eye, who we rescued 9 years ago. She was put to sleep April 25th. Devastated 😢

[@anonet78]

Tony you need some neem oil for them aphids and other bugs, I use the stuff but i hate the smell of it but it works.

[@jeffree9015]

There are organic insecticides if you would prefer to stay organic. I would recommend something with Spinosad as the active ingredient like Monterer Garden Insect Spray. The price is going to scare you though.

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

Last year was abdolutely dreadful for whitefly. Icouldnt get rid even with washing with soapy water and hoses. I think it was the wprst year ive ever had. Even still had them in spring sfter that really cold winter. Hoping itx not ss bad this year. Im going yo try homemade garlic spray, or rhubarb leaf spray

[@helenkeough4187]

Rhubarb leaves??? Please explain, I've lots of rhubarb and plenty of aphids on my Bramley apple

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

@@helenkeough4187 simmer a litre of rhubarb leaves in 2 ltrs water for 25 mins, strain, should end up with around a ltr of liquid. Dilute 2 to 1 with water and spray your flowers or veggies, not tried it yet, but apparently works.

[@helenkeough4187]

@@jeanhelliwell8160 it's worth a try!!!

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

@@helenkeough4187 got to be, hasn't it. I'm going to try garlic spray too. Same idea but 2 cloves of garlic, there's another one with onion and garlic.

[@lifestapestry2968]

Have you tried making a garlic spray ? I hear it's good at keeping all pests away.

[@pennythompson4790]

🤣🤣🤣 you are funny Tonyxx

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Neem, with castile soap, and water. the water could also be steeped with garlic before you mix it. I use castile as dish soap is bad for other bugs and the soil etc. Fairy being the worse

[@neilbenison2512]

Load of my mates were in the Boiler Shop that night missed it as not best of health, not very Punk 😂

[@Kane856]

Nice looking coffee there Tony - how about a tutorial 👍

[@majordog2399]

Your wife has excellent taste in music. DK's are one of my favourites too and they're playing my home city Edinburgh tonight,sadly I'm 500 miles away looking after an old lab and parrot and helping my mum with her garden. They're not the same without Jello but still a good night out. Have you tried SB plant invigorator, simplyfy gardening Tony o Neil recommended it to me and it's organic too. Nazi punks f##k off is my favourite DK track.

[@roberthughes7046]

Try lady birds in the tunnel tony

[@keatonsmith7217]

Not sure if your interested Tony but sunlun b&q are selling veg packs for £1. Even got some aubergines with set fruit on

[@vanessawilkinson9855]

Hi Tony … can I just ask what size your tunnel is please, cheers 😊

[@helenkeough4187]

Tony, that tape application malarkey looks like a two man job. Perhaps if you got out of bed later, you would find a helper!!

[@leebeech6407]

Dead Kennedys you are a dark horse 😂😂😂

[@peter236uk1]

I have given up brassaca seems just a waste of time. Slugs,Snails, Birds, Cabbage Butterfly lol 😊

[@alexhuxley3355]

So everyone was in their 50s 60s 70s? and Pogo-ing? Bet your legs hurt

[@brianhamilton2143]

Who are they never heard of them .look like you have milk with a bit of coffee

[@stephens9566]

Sometimes you just have to use the chemical spray.

[@edwinthompson6510]

tony i rarely comment, but on this issue i have to say,,,,, organic gardening in m humble opinion no longer exists farm animals are treated with medicine,,, feed no organic food stuffs,,,,kitchen waste into our compost is no organic supermarket produce ,,,,, compost bought to use in our gardens is none organic????,,,, organic gardening is another way of fleecing us out of our hard earned cash,,,,,, why does all our food last on supermarket shelves??? treated,,,, so kitchen waste is none organic## to be honest i can't taste an difference between garden an shop bought,,,,,,

[@TonyCSmith]

Good point Ed

[@annthomson-ewers2835]

Natural soap and neema oil diluted spray over plants see a few videos on it

[@stewartw7302]

@@TonyCSmith companion planting, i.e. marigolds, onions, garlic, sage, thyme… etc. help to deter whitefly. Also organic spray for infected plants.

[@anngregory2185]

That sticky tape us a b#g#r.. e

[@locke6531]

You haven't been organic for some wile now Tony. Since you've been using that bloody chemical cal/mg 😆😂🤣😂😔