Jobs For March On Our Allotment's 🌻 Gardening On A Budget

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🧅 March is a time to replace onions that have been affected by cold spells, especially in the Midlands of the UK.

🌱 Planting broad beans that have been hardened off is an important task, but it's best to wait for temperatures to be a few degrees above freezing.

💐 Some of the pre-started broad beans are already flowering, indicating a need for prompt planting to potentially avoid black fly infestations.

🔨 Finishing construction tasks, like adding battens to windows, is a priority, even if it seems like a simple task finding the time can be challenging.

🌧️ Preparing irrigation systems for the growing season is key, but one must wait for the threat of frost to pass before fully connecting them.

🧹 While tidying up the gardening shed might seem like a low priority, it's an activity best saved for the summer months when there's more time to relax and enjoy the growth.

🌿 Continuing to harvest winter vegetables, such as parsnips and brussels sprouts, is part of the gardening routine during March.

🛠️ Maintenance of gardening structures and setup, such as fixing hinges and installing bird boxes, is necessary to prevent future issues and support local wildlife.

💧 Utilizing homemade fertilizers like manure, nettle, and comfrey feeds for various plants can help encourage growth while gardening on a budget.

🌼 The allotment gardener focuses on practical gardening efforts, such as setting up new planting beds and collecting materials wisely to save money, rather than instructional videos on seed sowing.

Timestamped Summary

00:15 Discussing replacing onions affected by the cold UK weather.

01:02 Strategy for planting broad beans early to outpace black fly infestations.

01:51 Prioritizing the task of finishing the windows and getting the long root tanks ready.

02:08 Preparing the irrigation system and planning to sieve compost.

03:06 Clearing the area for planting broad beans.

03:12 Continuing to harvest parsnips, with about eight left.

04:16 Planning to rehome the Jerusalem artichokes and hope for free wood chip deliveries.

05:15 Intending to give manure or nettle feed to the rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and gooseberries.

06:00 Discussing the benefits of growing comfrey for organic plant food.

07:05 Explaining the need to collect manure and possibly acquire more palette collars.

08:00 Sharing the idea of using a fine mesh to sieve compost for better root growth.

09:08 Reflecting on the past gardening achievements and aspirations for giant vegetable growing.

09:47 Sorting out materials for compost mixes and setting up containers for different plant feeds.

11:06 Repairing a broken hinge on the allotment and planning to put up bird boxes.

12:24 Expressing frustration over finding clay balls and considering their use in the garden.

13:00 Emphasizing the importance of avoiding fly-tipping while collecting discarded items.

13:08 March being the main month for sowing seeds but focusing on garden budgeting and seed saving tips. (Disclaimer: The video covered non-visual activities like gardening on a budget, planning for sowings, and sharing tips. Therefore, the timestamped summary may not reflect visual components or dynamic actions but rather the narrative contents as described in the subtitles.)

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Q&A

What kind of tasks are important for gardeners to undertake in March?

In March, gardeners should focus on planting onions, getting broad beans planted before they flower, hardening off plants, preparing for warmer weather, and checking for any that were affected by cold spells or pests like black fly. It's also the time to finish up any incomplete projects like securing windows with battens and handles, and getting irrigation systems ready. Lastly, gardeners should consider giving their plants like rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, currents, and gooseberries a boost with manure or nettle feed.

How can gardeners protect their parsnips from harsh weather?

Gardeners can insulate parsnips against harsh weather and rain by using cardboard to slope and cover the ground around them, which provides an extra layer of protection.

Why is it important to replace any dead or non-growing onion plants?

It's important to replace dead or non-growing onion plants because even if they seem squishy and non-viable, they might still try to live and grow. It's better to plant around them rather than pulling them out, to give them a chance to recover.

How can the cost of gardening materials be reduced?

The cost of gardening materials can be reduced by repurposing and reusing materials that other people do not want. Collecting free resources such as manure, wood chips, compost, cardboard, and using DIY methods to create soil amendments and fertilizers like comfrey concentrate can significantly cut costs.

What are the benefits of using comfrey in the garden?

Comfrey is beneficial in the garden because it has deep roots that bring up nutrients from the subsoil. Gardeners can use comfrey leaves to make a concentrated plant feed, steep them in water for a nutrient-rich solution, or add them to compost mixes. Comfrey is particularly good for stimulating plant growth during specific stages of development.

What should be done with collected manure to maximize its usefulness for gardening?

Collected manure should be stored in a suitable bin and possibly mixed with other organic materials. It should then be used as a soil amendment to nourish the soil and plants. It's advisable to collect manure regularly and ensure it's stored properly for future use.

What is the importance of bird boxes in the garden, and when should they be set up?

Setting up bird boxes in the garden is important to attract beneficial birds that can help with pest control. The best time to put up bird boxes is in March to give birds time to find and use them for the nesting season. It's crucial to know the best position for the boxes to maximize the chance that birds will inhabit them.