00:08
Penny Heleeka introduces herself and her One Planet development in Carmarthenshire, explaining her role as a market gardener and teacher.
00:31
Penny talks about setting up her development with permaculture design principles, dividing her land into different zones for various types of vegetation.
01:17
Explanation of the One Planet Development (OPD) initiative by the government, which allows people to live in the open countryside with the condition of creating sustainable businesses from the land.
02:08
Overview of the various educational camps and courses Penny offers, which include learning about compost making, biofertilizers, mindfulness, and permaculture.
03:12
Penny mentions being in her 50s and feeling healthy due to growing and eating her own produce, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency for health benefits.
04:08
A focus on soil health, using mulching and microbial-rich compost to maintain moisture and soil quality.
05:01
Penny's use of lactobacillus (LAB) to inoculate her soil, especially in her polytunnels, and her success with her own composting methods.
06:47
A glance at Penny's typical day, which includes teaching horticulture, managing her land, and a commitment to her plants and soil.
07:19
Introduction to a new lettuce variety Penny is growing, which is bolt and drought-resistant, sourced from the Heritage Seed Library.
08:04
Penny encourages everyone to give gardening a try, starting small and appreciating the connection with the earth.
09:34
The concept of learning continuously in gardening, facing challenges, and the balance between successes and failures.
10:56
Penny discusses her recent learning experiences in fermenting food and how it completes the picture of growing and preserving one's own food.
11:41
The importance of seed saving and growing seed crops locally, given the fact that many seeds are imported and the resilience this brings to the Welsh environment.
13:54
The video concludes with a thank you to Gardena for supporting the inspiring garden series.
