I’ve been sharing videos from my allotment garden for the past couple of years but in today’s piece I’m going to show where it all began. I’ve put it together to show the story of my vegetable garden but also to inspire new gardeners to start their own.
I took my current plot back in 2015 and that first year I started to work it alongside my old plot. YES, I used to have another plot. You’ll get to see it in this video too.
I started slowly by suppressing weeds with polythene — thick black plastic that’s reusable and essential as part of our allotment association’s plot maintenance. You can get here:
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That first year I peeled it back gradually and planted a few things. It was only in the second and third years that my new vegetable garden starting taking shape. I built small raised beds, created wood chip paths, installed a blackberry trellis, and built a garden pond. I also converted my gardening space into a no-dig garden. Gradually the plot evolved to what it is today.
Work still continues, especially with the new half-plot and home garden. If you’re interested in seeing those spaces transform, follow their progress this year.
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Thanks for video, we just brought abandoned homestead there in Eastern Europe and channel like yours and especially videos like this are inspiring and actually useful.
Looks great, thanks for sharing your garden
I just came across your videos. I am familiar with community gardens and assume allotment gardens are similar. You have a very large and lovely garden. What do you do with all the produce you produce? Does your family eat it all? I assume pay for the sight, is it expensive? How much do you spend on compost and manure on average per year? I'm sorry, so many questions.
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I always wanted to have a garden of my own. But I live in the city in an apartment
Thanks for this i am on year two and have been having bramblemaggedon which i am just controlling now and was getting a bit disheartened not to progress quickly so its great to see how you have overcome your own garden challenges and how beautiful it looks.
Your video was very eye-opening and enjoyed it.
We tried pine chips with our strawberries and there were black beetles everywhere feasting on the berries. This year we have made raised beds with Sunbelt fabric underneath to control weeds.
As I type the rain is falling so even the drains have had enough. Thankfully my T&M seeds have arrived, a strong coffee and into the greenhouse I go.
Thank you for sharing your story. I really enjoyed hearing about the steady progression of your plot. The history behind it makes it come even more alive. Well done! I also wish to say that I admire the way you group your herbaceous perennials, is there a process you follow or is it simply just a spontenaous decision? In this I’m struggling with my own decisions…ha
Great video!!! thanks!
i'm curious about the mail box on/in the garden plot.
i'd be using it for holding small garden tools (if it wasn't being used for mail that is).
xo
Beautiful garden
Lovely Greens Your accent is mystifying, to say the least. Do I hear traces of Irish, American and Australia or New Zealand? Do tell! It was my birthday yesterday, but I was sick.
Wonderful video and beautiful lush garden. Would love to see video of building beds if available
Awesome update my friend
Wow amazing gardening tips. Thanks so much and good luck with it all
great video. Loved it. Great tips. The garden is looking awesome. thanks. Bertha in Texas
Why no mushrooms? Shiitake, oyster, chicken of the woods. Bust up blocks and use them in many ways, plug spawn in logs. You have many options to incorporate mushrooms, plus they are beneficial to plants and soil. Would love to see someone add them.
So nice to see you recap your gardening history on the Isle of Mann. Isn’t this time of year so exciting!!