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There was a break in the weather today so it was time to overcome the problem with pavers widths by taking out the edge of the path.The most rewarding part came next when I managed to lay out a good section of the paved area. I can’t tell you the number of times that I said Darn I’ve broken it. Levelling is always a challenge especially to achieve a gradient but I progress reasonably well. Rain stops play on the first day and `I just remember in time that Mrs K needs some sprouts and potatoes, this is my first successful stem of sprouts and I was pretty proud of them.The next time I am on the plot I am greeted by a hard frost as temperatures plummet. The gradient grows and finally I get a path established along the side of the plot, this is going to make a huge difference to prevent weeds from growing into the growing area. No dig! I don’t think so, I end up shifting a large volume of soil to get the gradient to play out.
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41 Comments

  3. Di

    Good amount of work booked in there today, videos are great love catching up on all your work gives us lots of ideas thank you very much

  5. Mark Shaw

    Keeping yourself busy. Made such a difference with the pavers Down coming along really nicely

  8. Sandrine Fresne

    Great job. Less mowing 😁… you will enjoy the smoothness later on… the wheelbarrow will glide on those pavers.

  9. Adam Daykin

    YouTube’s hardest working gardener. I imagine that the are looking forwards to finally finning this job so you can have a bit of a rest, you’ve certainly earned one. It’s looking very good and the effort will be worth it come next growing season. Just don’t push yourself too hard.

  10. Karen Smith

    Wow Malcolm, the plot is looking fantastic after all your hard work. The new layout is going to be so much more efficient, I think. I wish my sprouts were half as good as yours! 🙂

  11. Graham Bolton

    Still need to put washers on the screws in the corregated at compost mate, not being a pest just dont want to see it ruined after the hard work you have put in recently🙏

  12. Ali-Rusty Gardener’s Place

    I just burst out laughing every time that rooster 🐔 crows he is a camera hog. You certainly work hard and those sprouts look fantastic 👍👍. Have a great week 🐝 safe

  13. Storm Wilde

    I always find your videos so calming to watch…you have done a grest job with the revamp of your allotment 🙂👍

  14. Pat Joyce

    Good job Malc! Wish I could work at that speed! The days are getting shorter and colder…maybe wetter too.

  16. Tassie Girl

    Those sprouts i am full of envy, i must keep practicing but not this year. Ive ordered some raised beds from Birdies here in Aus in the hope i might have success with some vegies ive struggled with using pots. Absolutely wonderful. You had a hard days work before the rain came on its looking great as did the sun the next day. Your life will certainly be easier for all the hard work.

  17. Mikey Dawks

    Well done with your efforts Malcolm, including a few changes to how you film. It has given it a fresh feel again 👍

  18. Barry Roberts

    Tell you what Malc that is one hell of a job that you have done there, i bet you were sore in the morning you have to go easy a bit don't forget that neck of yours, also where are going to get more pavers from?
    i spotted some on your camera moves but then in the next clip they were gone?
    Take Care and Stay Safe,
    Barry (Wirral)

  25. Carol

    As always I'm amazed at how much work you get through. There must be something in the water where you live

  26. Carol White

    You are making great progress! I wish I had half your energy…. and strength to shift those pavers! Well done.

  28. Hall Farm Allotment

    Wow sterling effort Malc I've said it before "don't know where you get the stamina from" you have really inspired me to do more in mine . Thank you again for you videos ..

  31. Brenda66

    It is nice to see a diligent perfectionist at work, your plot is looking good as are your beautiful sprouts.

  33. Delicate Dave

    Ha ha ! I'm here humming and arring about doing a little bit on the roof, and have been now for over a week 🙂 It's raining, it's winding etc etc

  34. Angela Mulder

    I'm jealous at how much energy you have. I did some stone work in the garden last week and still hurting. Very nice looking path 👌

  35. KarenT

    Not perfect 🤣😂🤣😂looks pretty perfect to me! Well done Malcolm I’m amazed how much you got done in one go!

  37. Dawn Travers

    It looks pretty prefect to me Malcolm, what a fantastic path you have now. I need something like that through my top part of the garden to the veg growing area especially in the winter on heavy clay. I have a stepping stone type path through the lawn and they are getting super slippy at the moment due to leaves and mud. A proper path like yours would help for sure. It is looking so good. Making "hay" (or a path) while the sun shines. Nothing like a bit of late Autumn sun to lift the spirits and improve motivation for sure. 👍😎

  39. Paula T

    LOL, you are the King of (Not) No Dig! Hopefully, one day you will have nothing left to dig!

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