Stress Test | Allotments For Fun and Food
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2023
- A delivery day today and the bins are shrinking, every time I fill them I think that I won't have any room left but I always do. Suggestions for the IBC tanks were plentiful and they are now in place. Final adjustments and then I am going to stress test them. The Kale is looking fine but the purple sprouting broccoli is in a dreadful state. The tanks fill and I assess them. The tunnel get an algae removal session and I explain what I use and how I go about it. With a bit of covering up I am ready to go and get the job done in no time.
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Hi Malcolm! Watching one of your vids for old times sake. Hope all is well. Miss your uploads. You were one of the best. 👍 Maybe you can do a video and let your fans know how you are getting on!? Take care! 😊
Agree with you height solution for the management of water. Cleaner, low maintenance. Haven’t been successful with garlic - yet! New season for new ideas
Thanks Julien, its working out well …..Malc
Some great jobs done there mate, has reminded me that I need to give my greenhouse glass a good clean. Take care. Nick
Its always goof to get the poly tunnel clear for the spring growing season….take care Malc
Hi malk water tanks look great well done. Our brassicas just like yours we have one of two survived but I think it’s most people too. You have some good compost on the way 👍 we are having very cold days but I glad we having proper winter. 👍🙋🏻
I agree its good to have proper seasons back…..Malc
I’ve just caught up to this episode where you talk about pot storage under the water tanks! Great minds, after I mentioned thinking much the same as yourself in your previous episode 😆 I chuckled.
We are in the same page Tufty lol 😂
Good sneeze Malc!
I know, completely unscripted Izzy lol……Malc
I giggled at that comment just as malc sneezed lol
I bet you get lots of small purple sprouting side shoots if you snap all the tops off, we have warmer weather now in Wales Malcolm.
Thats a good idea Lynn thanks
Great results with the water butt's and the manure pile, your have a great compost end of the year. Its nice to see it all come together and u have done so well with it all
Thanks Mark, its working well so far this Winter….Malc
"Other hardware stores are available" that tickled me!! Stay safe mate
Thanks James….its good to chuckle……Malc
Great job tackled Malcom and I’m sure you will be very happy with a smaller version so Allotment 2.0 👍👍. Can’t wait to start growing again, have a superb week stay safe 🥰🇨🇦
Thanks Ali, it wont be long…..Malc
Your plot is getting better and better 🙂
Thanks Carol, getting close now…..Malc
My purple sprouting looks the same as yours, cross fingers it improves
Its certainly taken a hit Michelle……Malc
Howdy Malc!👋 Lots of good jobs done in this s one. Sure nice to see the water tanks are working well.👍
I'm going to miss seeing all that beautiful purple sprouting broccoli.
It's when preparing for a new year of gardening that I often stop and look around imagining just how beautifully different it will be in 2 months.😃
Good times!👍
Thats our vision Valorie…..it keeps us going …..Malc
Great job Malc , the whole plot is looking good now , ready for the good weather lol 😂 👍
Bring it on Jim….take care Malc
A friend of mine has those white water storage containers and they grow strawberries and flowers up the side looks lovely!
I might get there at some point . Would look great….Malc
Need to pick your brains again please getting a 7.5 ton truck load of woodchips and logs delivered tomorrow just me with my 1 eye and a barrow any tips please thank you love your no dig im 53 been no dig for myself since 13 and apparently helped my grandad with no dig when I was 3.studied mycelium fungi since fascinating subject happy gardening may the gods bless you with a bountiful harvest Richard x
Thats a full load Richard, if you can do it over a few days that would be ideal. I have always found a long handled tool is best for moving large loads. It’s tempting to overfill the barrow so take care. Sounds like you come from a great gardening heritage , I am sure you will have it well under control…..Malc
Thank you very much depending on were he can tip I’ll graft anyway till dark how about mentioning a seed swap in your next video us gardeners have lots spare and most will be willing to post to help others out Many blessings to you and your Richard x
Heh, I contacted Algon last year and explained they should sponsor you! They clearly didn't care what I had to say about it. Regardless, always good to hear you opine on products, though, as you give a fair assessment.
Thanks Lindsey, thats very nice of you….take care Malc
Your allotmennt changes are really coming along great. Till next time Cheers
Thanks Bev…..its moving on for sure…..take care Malc
You can maximize space by stacking the water totes. And the water barrels can be stacked on a shelf if necessary.
Thats 3 dimensional thinking for sure…..Malc
If you look at ther safety data sheet, Algon is 18% Ethanoic acid aka Acetic acid, aka vinegar, with 0.2% Alkylpolyglycoside, a surfactant made from starch & fat, aka detergent, so basically about a bottle of vinegar with a cap full of organic washing power in a gallon jug, fill with water, then follow the same dilution rate. £13 for a bottle of vinegar with a splash of detergent!!
I will try that on a patch next time….thanks Malc
Hi Malcom,
I admire your determination and bravery in keeping working so hard ,even with the bad weather!!
I have a question for you:
Does your cavallo nero suffer with the caterpillar in spring and summer? Or do you cover them?
Many thanks in advance ☺️!!
I cover them Sandra ,or they would be eaten……take care Malc
Keep it up Malcolm, Mr neat n tidy!
I'm curious - Would you happen to know what type of straw is in your magnificent manure collection? I have a good supply but it's mostly just manure picked from the field, hardly any straw in it, so I'm thinking of adding some if I can get the right stuff. Thanks
Hi Pat, to be honest I think its hay so breaks down easily…..take care Malc
Just wondering why you didn't bring your hose thru the outside of your fence from your neighbor? if she is across from you, I would think that it would have been easier than running the hose thru your garden area, etc.... The same thing with the ice. It is going to melt, etc, why not just throw it across the fence? It's not littering, besides all of the evidence will melt. lol I like your water tank setup. That looks like the best option to me, too.
That side is full of brambles unfortunately……all for the easy option lol
Do you buy any veg over the year malc or do you manage to freeze or store all you need?
Mainly frozen now Mandy, I like to say we are eating the freezer lol