This channel is about my adventure in gardening and my 2 allotment plots and 4 Polytunnels here in North West Cumbria on the edge of the Lake district National Park. I am a daily gardener who believes in trying things for myself rather than just reading about it. I grow vegetables for the table and some for fun., cut flowers are also a necessity and a dozen buckets a week in season are not uncommon. I grow as much as I possibly can from seed, there is nothing more satisfying. Always busy, with something new on the horizon or another test. Join me for the adventure!!
I've just come across a video this evening & immediately was hooked on Steve's gentle unassuming informative presenting style, almost as if you're getting a personal tutor taking you through the ins & outs of vegetable gardening. He's someone who could have featured well on terrestrial media. I am so sorry he has passed. My condolences to his wife, family & friends. x
Hi Steve, I'm a new subscriber. I notice that you sow your seeds into compost without any vermiculite. When I do this I get green algae growing on the top of the soil. How do you prevent this? And do you water from the top or sit the trays in water to soak up? Hope you can help. Thanks.
So sorry to hear about Steve, I watched a lot of his videos when I first signed for my allotment 2 years ago, I’ve come back to look at a few of his videos to learn something new I’m trying at the plot. My thoughts are with your family. You could tell he was a great person who just wanted to help and encourage
Here in June 2024 binge watching green side up. Bless you Steve RIP, these are great videos. I've watched them all at least twice by now, learning something each time.
Gonna put a double cross brace under the door frame to anchor the thing and keep the door straight . Excellent idea I'm going to steal it . thank you very much
This video is nearly two years old but JParkers’s attitude is still the same. They are okay for buying established plants but yes plant plugs are a waste of money.
Sutton used to have a really good reputation but just got some geranium plug plants. So small could hardly work with them without damaging. Box said follow instructions inside, nothinbut adverts for other products. Thing the ones I have managed to pot will be read about 2026. Rubbish
I have given up growing sweetcorn as there are now three badger sets on our allotment site and for the last two years everyone’s sweetcorn has been eaten by them.
Well, I’m very late to hear of Steve’s passing and feeling stunned and heavy hearted. 😢 Such a sad loss. I’m appreciative of all that he shared and his willingness to help…I learned a lot and adored him.
While I was saddened to learn of his passing, his family should be proud that Steve is still providing guidance for people. These polytunnel videos are some of the best instructional videos for the setup and maintenance available and I for one am glad Steve took the time to share what he knew with everyone.
Just popped by to remind myself of Steve's advice, as I prepared some new pots and got the first of my potatoes in the ground - i.e. in buried pots. Steve lives on with every new or revisited view.
