Finally managed another "vlog" — aka "allotment postcard" — a bit of an April plot tour, and also a tour of the state of our home seedling growing.

https://youtu.be/sS1gmYJtgS4

It's a bit windy I'm afraid!

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I am guessing I should probably cull this claytonia before it spunks seeds all over my polytunnel bed... to avoid adding a claytonia problem to my rocket problem.

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#ShortBreak #shorts #DoomScrollBreak #diy #gyo #growYourOwn #garden #sustainability #selfsufficience #selfsufficient

bunch of cool #gardening #hacks ^.^

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t9d2ViB12YU

So, first night I'm able to leave the seedlings on the 3-season porch and the more established plants on the steps. Things may change later next week, so holding off on planting my potatoes until that's over with. I should have the fence set-up by this weekend. I'm growing extra flowers for the #CommunityGarden per the organizer's request.

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Hey, #allotment #GYO fedi, pop quiz:

Fastest growing mid-UK leaf/salad crop?

What can I plant seeds of now and get a decent amount of in 2 weeks?

Or am I stuck with "microgreens" (not a bad thing to be stuck with mind.)

My mustards are rapidly going over and I want some fresh salad in for April 30th. (Failing at the succession sowing a bit lol... bearing in mind I've had all the time, these mustards were sown last October I think 😂 )

One good thing about my early starts is that because I get in the car at around 05:30 I am often reminded that the cold times are not really over yet. The daytime temperatures can give you a false sense of security... hey, it's warm, why don't I just move these tomatoes into the greenhouse now?

Noooo... at 05:30 I have a thick layer of frost on my windscreen which takes a while to defrost. Well reminded. The tomatoes are not going into the greenhouse yet, probably not even this month.

#gardening #gyo #uk #norfolk #weather

I've been growing tomatoes in buckets for years now (though I focus on growing my favorite -- Sun Gold cherry tomatoes. Big ones are too tricky).

Yes, You Can Grow Great Tomatoes in a 5-Gallon Bucket – Here’s How

By Tyler Schuster, April 11, 2026

Short on space but still want delicious summer flavor? Growing tomatoes in a 5-gallon bucket can make your patio garden dreams come true!

"No garden bed, no problem. A standard 5-gallon bucket and the right setup is enough to grow productive tomatoes through the full season—on a patio, a balcony, or anywhere with a few hours of sun."

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/tomato/grow-tomatoes-in-a-5-gallon-bucket

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#UMaineCooperativeExtension - Bulletin #2077, #Potato Facts: Growing Potatoes in the #HomeGarden

"Potatoes and #Maine have a long tradition together. Potatoes have always been a popular crop in home gardens, especially since they can be stored for use during the long Maine winter.

Potatoes can be grown in all parts of Maine in home gardens, but they need more attention and care than most vegetables. If you do a good job controlling insects and diseases, you’ll improve potato yields, and also protect Maine’s commercial potato industry."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2077e/

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