What to sow and grow in Autumn! Setbacks and Clearing 

This year has been mental, Especially in Wales the weather has been so wet its crazy. certainly makes you think mate

It will be ok to have the breathing room to get ready for the polytunnel delivery. Always good to be flexible in the planning. You've accomplished so much since getting that 2nd plot!

I am the allotment secretary for our plot and I pretty much allow anything as long as it's safe. I've built greenhouses and suchlike myself for my plot and help others to put up their tunnels. The direction of the sun is such that most of the plots dont have issues with sunlight so nothing really to be concerned over, trees on the boundary are more of an issue. It's good to see plots being tidied and changes being made, change is a good thing most of the time. Excellent video!

I love how many things you are growing over winter seen a few other channels that just seem to stop growing things now.

Now you'll have room for a seating/eating area on your fig & olive plot like Linda has!

What you like 😂 Love the sweetpea hack - clever! I like the messy abundance. Look at that banana tree!! 👀🤣 Don't forget to save your strawflower seed too 💮🤗 Oh that's a good idea to let a couple of the garleeks go to seed to collect 👍

Formidable vidéo À bientôt

I love your enthusiasm and energy. I’ve been told to slow down, which is not easy, anyway I can watch you instead. I can always find plenty of little gardening jobs to tinker with.👩🏻‍🌾👍

That 3 weeks will fly by anf and you'll be more than ready when it arrives. Great video mate 😊

Oh no, fancy getting the date wrong! Whoops! All that thinking time has led to these changes hasn’t it? So funny! I think the plans are a good idea. It’ll be fan on the new plot. Same size as my tunnel. Plenty of room for more crops winter and summer. Exciting times! So much clearing and sowing to do. It’s such a strange time in the garden isn’t it? Busier than I thought it’d be. I hope you were pleased with the new hedge trimmer? Had mine a few years now, completely abused (never oiled the blades) and I’m still impressed with it. Looking forward to taking some spares from you at Malvern! Ha…see you next Sunday!

Hi Danny, Wow! 20ft long polytunnel, thats brilliant. Can't wait to see it built 😊 exciting times ahead. We don't have formë to fill in, we have a tenancy agreement which states what wr can & cannot have. Our committee isn't involved in any of that. It is soley for association members, we hold,events, site competition, barbecue & raing money to ensbke the committee to purchase compost etc to sell to it's members. The council also carry monthly inspections too. Great video update. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

All these things happen for a reason! 👍❤ Exciting times Danny eh 🎉 We'll have to have a double celebration, celebrating yours and ours polytunnels 🥂🍾🥳 😉 😂 Still growing lots of lovely vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. Hope Doug doesn't go picking our Greek Gigantees, yours are crisp and dry already. Why don't you try and replant your leeks Danny, it's worth a try isn't it. You know me, that's what I would do 😂 Have a great week, see you soon ❤ x

Pleased about your larger polytunnel, you will soon fill it. I wish I had your enthusiasm though, but perhaps I would if I was having a new polytunnel as mine is full of huge gaps…..had it a long time though. Can’t wait to seeing it being erected . Thanks for inspiring us all to keep on planting.

Bigger is better in this case 😂 ❤ Ooh snake beans … going to check to see if we have any of those. Gorgeous flower. Wow such a shuffle 😮don’t do things by half do you 😂 It will all come good and be tidy in no time 🙂

Ooppps lol well loving the idea of swapping the greenhouse and poly over, lots more light and a bigger tunnel is a bonus

Hi Danny, I'm glad your 'mistake' allows you to benefit from a bigger polytunnel. Your vision for the plot, and ability to change and adapt is fantastic, and is why you are able to create such a lovely, atmospheric area. Sorry your Bulgarian leeks have to go, but as you say, there is always next year. Can you believe that I'm living in Bulgaria and growing them for the first time this year? Take care, enjoy the week ahead xx

If you aren't already subbed to Danny then you are missing out! Heart of 💛, with a great sense of humour! Danny you are like Mr Ben. A man with many hats! Always a pleasure to watch and never a chore. 'Today Danny is a pirate, or Popeye'! lol You are looking great and only jesting! Are you fully over covid now? How are the ribs? The date overlook might be a slight under sight but at least you didn't dig up the herb bed! Also, you are now getting a bigger one - poly that is! lol Also, gives you a chance to re jig beds and hit the ground running when it does get installed. What April cabbages are you growing? We are trying to grow Durham Early, Red Drumhead, Tundra and Savoy. I say try as everything is trying to eat them. Also growing Rudolph Extra Early Sprouting broccoli and will replace the tomatoes. I seem to be having the same germination issues again as in spring. Asked hubby and our child to sow 20 sugar snap peas from a new packet and only 2 germinated! We have the bad rain coming down as i write this and just can hear the glugs as it comes down the pipes! I hope that means it is clearing the gutters. With the new poly where it is going to be, will also create some wind protection and shade for cool weather crops. Don't forget to order in any manure and compost you might need! I need to order some for our beds for when the cabbages go in and i have it written down but i keep forgetting still. My memory is trash after covid and i thought "Baby brain" was bad! Submitting plans seems like a ball ache but i guess it is to stop people from taking the pee and being inconsiderate to other plot holders. I don't get the 1m away from paths as that would potentially create an area for grass and weeds, where as a poly would keep that out? Or am i missing something like blow over? Nice to seem you trimming your bush but will you be tackling the over hanging stuff on the other plot once the greenhouse has been moved? You could always move the other shed to the new plot to replace the old one and move the pond up? Does that require another ball ache request? We are getting a second flush of raspberries. We did get another of strawberries until the cold snap 2 weeks ago. They have a lot of runners that i need to bag up for next year though. I really hope the massive flush of raspberries ripen as i am allowed to use them to make raspberry ripple ice cream. I also harvested and blended down some mint in ice cube trays for mint choc chip ice cream. We still have a tub and a half of rhubarb crumble ice cream. Most of our freezer is packed with frozen fruit and beans now. I am just hoping that our remaining tomatoes ripen in time! 🤞 I am sure everything to come together for you Danny. Take care, have a fab week and stay dry! x

What a wonderful mistake! Now you will be getting something better. I would get rid of the tree as long as you don’t enjoy it. I also would disappointedly remove the leeks. It will give the poly tunnel people some space when they are erecting it. I like the idea of moving the green house too. I will be watching all these exciting changes. What fun spring is going to bring!😊

U KNOW I LOVE A MENTION THANKS DANNY XXXX

Hi morning xx your allotment.looks so.tropical xx beautiful views as well xx I can't wait to see the flowers you will grow xx🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

I’m in same boat waiting g to die back and changing it around with new metal beds and raising others can’t wait to see yours Danny x🥒🍓

Always great to hear from you. Those cosmos are beautiful.

Hey Danny what a plonker but we’ve all done it. But in hindsight the poly delay seems to have done you a favour. Love the surprises you find when clearing the plot. Also this the change of shed plan is a good one too. Look forward to seeing that. Love a good shed. Yes We have to advise the committee re: structure etc reminds me, I’m still waiting on approval for my greenhouse application. It’s been about a month since I put in my request though. Well Im out of allotment action at the moment so I’ll give them a little more time. Dyu have a written plan it may be easier to visualise the plot changes but the your plans seems to keep changing lol. 😂

Hi Danny. More polytunnel, more space to play 👍 Yes, definitely looking bare where the old one stood. Pity you cant have a new one in its place. One on each plot. I think your greenhouse will look lost but I'm sure you'll work your magic (and sprinkles) to make it look fab. It gets bad before it gets better. Enjoy Malvern. I wish I could be there. Elaine 👍🌱🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

Yes we have to have approval from the comunity. I have Alotment in germany here everything is very strick😂 Thank you for all your video❤❤❤❤❤

Wow! You're taking a lot on over winter. Your plans sound really good. Cannot wait to see the huge politunnel. Will follow with interest. 🌺

Our allotment site has very strict rules about the size and number of structures you can have on your plot. The restrictions are the same regardless of the size of your plot. I think your allotment is better - submit and proposal for review, makes loads more sense. More admin for them though I suppose? I would love a 20ft tunnel. 😢 enjoy it! 🎊 🎉😊

Have a great time at Malvern Danny. All your plans are very exciting.

Every cloud has a silver lining Danny,simple mistake means a bigger tunnel 👍 I’m looking forward to seeing the build 👍 in OCTOBER 😂😂😂

Muchos animos con el jardín

Hi Danny , exciting time on your plots, looking forward to seeing the poly tunnel up and running, I'll be harvesting and getting my plot ready for the winter, looking forward to the lives starting again, take care Steve Colwell

That delay is giving you more time to think about and plan..excellent! I also love to see how much stuff you are growing at the moment ..I always wonder when someone says, "shall I cover my empty beds for the winter "..what is "an empty bed"?!? 😂

Hi Danny. Great vlog. Thank you. In answer to your question, yes the council imposes many restrictions on our site such as only one shed and greenhouse, maximum size og 8x6 (2.4 x1.2m). No glass in greenhouse. No polytunnels. No fences. No bonfires/live flames. o fruit cage structures. I find some of the rules rather annoying. I bought one of those small plastic polytunnels in readiness to put on my plot when I acquired it, ready to erect when i cleared the ground, only to find that it wasn't allowed because it was 9ft long and not 8 ft. I did make a special request but was flatly refused. I now have a brand new small polytunnel that I can't use and have lost money on. WE have no water or toilets on site, and loads of empty, unkempt/overgrown plots, so maybe the council needs to review what they are offering. The fees are very competitive though at only £38 pr year for a medium size plot. Happy gardening 🙂

Danny I would love to be considered for your chat with the others on the platform 50 odd years of experience thank you for your consideration as always happy gardening Richardx

Looking forward to the new tunnel, sounds amazing. We have guidelines to follow regarding sizes of structures, a shed & greenhouse is 8ft x 6ft & polytunnel is 12ft x 8ft all heights 7ft. Only fruit trees allowed

It sounds like it was fortuitous that you got the tunnel installation date wrong! Good luck with all your efforts!

I'm dreading going to my plot tomorrow, when the rain stops. I've not been there for over two weeks, me and hubby have had covid. We've escaped it since it started in 2020 but it finally caught us. It's wiped me out, no energy to do anything but hubby was asymptomatic. I don't know what I'm going to find as no one has been watering in the greenhouse and although I use quadgrows I fear they will have dried up. I'm trying to be stoical and say it doesn't matter at this time of year, but deep down it does, but I've not been able to do anything about it so I just have to get on with it. ( I understand how you felt earlier in the year when you damaged your ribs and also you had covid, seems like everything is out to get us this year. I can't wait to see all your plans come to fruition Danny, exciting times for you.

Oooops! That’s something that I would do date wise 😂 however everything happens for a reason and it seems like it’s all worked out well plan wise in the end 🌞

Hi Danny funny how things work out with your new tunnel isn't it , if the date was correct would you have had any regrets , anyway I think the dates have helped you make great decision what's the saying do it once do it right lol , good luck when it does go ahead , I can't wait to see the new tunnel in place . On the garlic and overwintering onions front I have my garlic and IOW Fertilizer at the ready and have started off from seeds my senshyu and also some Zebruin shallots about 2 weeks ago and I'm sweating a bit lol , anyway Danny great job as usual keep up with the good work mate 👍

Yeah for delays, huh?! 😅. Sounds like it will be a better location. The greenhouse move is a definite yes to get more sun also. Big win you don’t have to move asparagus. Weird weather in WI, US also. Too much rain all summer and worst jungle like atmosphere with a ton of mosquitoes. We’ve been in drought since 9/1 and last night to today 5.88” of rain 🙄 but boy did we need it. Oh yes, it’s busy time! Perennials to be moved that reseed and catalpa tree is now making itself at home also by seeding everywhere 😅. Seeds to collect, compost bin to make and new polycarbonate and extend the greenhouse. Thinking of a cold frame on GH end, but then it gets close to asparagus 😂. We need to get fall veg in by end of July or beginning August and this recent couple weeks of really hot temps and drought have been a struggle. Not sure when frost will be, but it will be later than the normal 9/25. It’s tricky to know when to plant garlic if it stays too warm. It is weird year as SIL had an apple tree bloom. Look forward to the next update!

Great video Danny, what about moving the Musselburgh leeks elsewhere, they might be okay. Also, when they build the tunnel, I doubt they’ll tip toe around them. All looking very promising for next year. Though and a 20ft tunnel will be a joy, you’ll have so much more space.

It’s all looking and sounding great, Danny!! 😍 The poly tunnel will be worth the wait! ✨ I have got my garlic and onions ready to go in and am thinking about starting my broad beans in cells this year and transferring them rather than direct sowing, just as an experiment. I’m at Malvern on the Sunday 😊🍂 which day are you going?

The date mistake sounds like what Bob Ross famously called "a happy little accident". That time to think about how you could set things up sounds like it's going to give you a much better result. Could you transplant the leeks? If they are going to be "wasted" anyway... it might be worth seeing how they'd go? My strawberry plants are showing signs of putting on fruit and we are only just in the first month of Spring... I guess any nice weather will prompt them?

Danny you've lots going on,no wonder the date mix up,ha ha I do that alot. Fantastic size pollytunnel on the way,you will make use of every bit of it. I think I might have missed this,but where did you put your chickens. Great work,well done. We can't put tunnels,sheds or the likes, and trees have to be mini idea, we knew all this before signing up. I was upmat my plot today,plenty work to do, so yup it's that time of the year. Danny well done ,you are doing a great job.Danny I have strawberries coming threw aswell,it's all weird.

Wow. Jealous of your 20 foot polytunnel. You definitely have green fingers. Your little brassica plants look so healthy. Difficult to prioritise when so much to do but it will get it done. I go out to do one thing and end up doing half a dozen other jobs. Still tomorrow is another day - rain free hopefully.

I was thinking to skip this year. But yhea lol free months of the garden ehu ehu nice dream NOT 🐝thanks for the great video🌻

Oh no 😮 things happen for a reason, even when it’s a mistake. Onwards and upwards to a bigger poly xx

Actually the blunder was a blessing....definately more sun in the winter is key. More work but that greenhouse moved to the poly space will also look great...open up the F&O plot a bit. I have blooms on one of my blueberry bushes....weird.

That mistake was a blessing really, the new poly tunnel will be epic, just think all all the thingssyou will be able to grow the winters ahead. Next years tomato crop will make up for this years disappointment. 🍅

Hi Danny, yes on our allotment site we have to get permission if we want to put up structures over a certain size. Just a tiny shed or polytunnel is ok though. It's only fair as it affects our plot neighbours. I'd not be happy if one of my neighbouring plots puts up a large structure that puts my plot in shade and therefore affects what I can grow there. 🙂

Please could you show when you put your banana plant to bed for the winter, thanks x

Oooh Oct 14th for the Polytunnel. That’s my birthday. Shame it’s on your plot and not mine. 20ft will be a good size - look forward to seeing it. You mentioned about the winter brassicas and cabbages, do you need a glass greenhouse to grow them on? I’ve got a plastic mini greenhouse and wondered if that would work outside - or if it would end up being too cold?!? Lots of changes ahead Danny. We’re lucky here, as we don’t have to get any permission from the committee about structures, it’s only if you’re thinking of big big structures that you need permission. Enjoy Malvern 👍

I had to essentially destroy my vegetable garden, the downside of being a tenant with capricious landlords. They wanted my raised beds made of cedar (for free, no less) a long with the perennials and all my soil. My point? Don't feel bad for me, but please fully appreciate what you ARE able to do. There aren't any allotments here.

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Wow Danny your always full of surprises. I love your always a silver lining ethics. ❤❤❤❤❤🧄🍏

Hey, do you have any advice as to where to buy an IBC? I’ve looked at a second hand one but I don’t know what to do about the connections and taps. Any help appreciated from anyone here. Thanks. Your Plot is still looking great, even for autumn. My butternut squash are dying off now but have done better this year than last, considering the weather has been rubbish…. Have a good week!

I used to be indecisive, I'm just not sure now 🤣

I did the exact same thing. I ordered something and somehow it is arriving October 18th 😅😅

Hi Danny. Did you plant any sweet potatoes this year? I did but they were very thin. But loads but I think my bucket was more root bound. I will use them for soups. When can I sow onions and do I start in trays? I had minimal success this year with onions. I am a container gardener as I live in a flat but I would like to do onions and garlic for next year. I would like your advice please. Love your channel. I am in Bristol

Hi Danny our rules are no more trees allowed to be planted no ponds no chickens and we have to grow at least 70% for eating. Sheds mustn’t be high or any other structures. It has to be kept tidy and organised. We also know that we probably only have 0 years left to grow as it’s designated building land. Some of the land either end of our plots has already been built on. So I am 70 so 10 years is probably about as much as I will cope with🤣🤣🤣🤣I feel sorry for wildlife as we get foxes. Badgers and a little monk Jack. But beyond our control. 👋🏻😊

I'd have had two polytunnels 😂Those leeks can be frozen anyway.

Can't you get another tunnel to go where the old one was aswell 😁.

Doh to the polytunnel date 🙈

you are seeing it wrong, your ready a month before the deadline. Well prepaired guardening.

first. you obviously checked with allotment association there about size of polytunnel hun? xx ah u just answered on it lol

Can't you try to save the leeks by replanting them in some buckets/another bed? Making lists📝 and making a new version 📝the next day/week isn't that part of the joy of growing/ gardening? Wish YOU a joyful visit at Malvern☕🍰🥪 on Sunday📅🍀🌿🍂🏵

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It may not feel like it but, time is certainly a gift. But I'm excited too and finding it hard to wait longer.

My family has a drinking game every time we hear you say "here" in your cute accent 🤣🥰