The day starts with a walk in the frost on the plot, I had my phone in my pocket whilst walking Scamp and just couldn’t resist.I’m getting out of the space I am giving up and just have the large bin of compost to move so its time to start on the bed preparation in Ernest. A fresh pair of gloves and I get underway. The strawberries have dried out and are doing fine in the poly tunnel. The compost is looking great and the vegetable garden will definitely benefit from spreading it across some more raised beds. Nets off and some clearing around the vegetables to accommodate the new compost is the order of the day. I use a magic stick to aid layout ….good times. Its a new time for me to be working with strawberries but then it has been very strange growing weather. Topping off raised beds with spent compost finishes me off for the day….take care. Malc
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That cockerel must send the neighbours scatty. Congratulations Malcolm on three years no mean feat.
Great video and Happy Anniversary
Happy anniversary I would really love some of that compost I have to keep buying and it's expensive and it always have in something right now I have something growing and don't no what it is, there growing very good no issues with them with whatever there are lol
That's fine looking compost Malcolm. You have the site looking well.
Sean
Happy three years! Enjoy your channel. 🎉 Here's to many more! On a new downsized plot. 👏🙌
Great video and Congratulations on your three years, keep up the good videos Malc.
Stay Safe,
Barry (Wirral)
Happt anniversary Malcom!
Howdy Malc!👋 Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary!🥳
That's a great idea on using a board or boards to outline the footprint of a shed, tunnel, etc.😃
You got a lot done today! really impressed with ha it is all coming together now.
Happy three year anniversary 🎉
Happy Anniversary 😀 😀 😀 I do love watching your videos and learning your thought process with everything. 🙂
Up at 3am to catch your latest video… another cracker .. how old is that pile of compost I know you added your usual load of horse manure this year but did you add to that pile? Congratulations on your 3 Yr anniversary brilliant …
What a lovely cheery inspirational man!
You always so busy malc it’s -6 here this morning. It’s been freezing everyday for 2 weeks now. Can’t harvest anything as ground solid. brassicas are all frozen. Don’t think we gonna get carrots and parsnips out the ground for Christmas but will have sprouts and kale👍
Very dedicated. My allotment is put to bed for December January and February. I don't have any hard landscaping on the plot. No raised beds. No paths. So in that case it's better not to walk on the clay soil.
Hi Malcolm,, instead of an 8 x 8 shed,, how about a 10 x 6?? A more common size and it would probably fit where you thought of putting it in the first place!
Malcolm. Any advice on how to deal with frozen sprouts? Should I harvest and keep frozen or allow to defrost on the plot and use when required? Malcolm. Any advice on how to deal with frozen sprouts? Should I harvest and keep frozen or allow to defrost on the plot and use when required?
The condensing of your plot is really coming along. You have been diligent. Its looking great well.
📏 I know what you mean about pinch points around the potential shed position! I’ve made the paths around the beds I built on my lawn 3ft wide so as to not feel cramped when I’m working or wheeling a barrow. 2ft was just too tight for me without feeling cluttered and restricted, so I spaced things out. 3y on YT! 🥳🥳🥳 #GoodTimes 🎉🎉🎉
Another great update Malc , well done on reaching your 3 year milestone, here's to the next 3 lol , keep up the good work 🙂👍