Growing Family Garden

27/05/2025

27/05/2025

We all enjoy the early morning coffee and afternoon sun in our gardens, but there’s something really special about dusk. The last of the bird calls, bats flying above your head and the sun trying to hold on after a rainy day.

19/05/2025

Still thinking about starting a raised bed? 🌱
Here’s your sign!

➡️ I built this 8x4ft bed for just £35 using no-dig and hügelkultur layers – and it’s already prepped for a season of growing! 🥬🌸

If you missed the video, it’s not too late!
🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/0dchIp1iy-0

Welcome back to Growing Family Garden! In today’s video, I’ll show you exactly how I built and filled an 8ft x 4ft raised bed using a mix of hügelkultur, no-...

16/05/2025

🌱 NEW VIDEO ALERT! 🌱

Looking to grow more veg or flowers without breaking the bank? I’ve just uploaded a brand new video on Growing Family Garden showing how I built and filled an 8ft x 4ft raised bed for just £35 – perfect for UK allotments and back gardens alike!

In the video, I’ll share:
🔨 How I built the raised bed step-by-step
🌿 Hügelkultur and no-dig composting layers
♻️ Using garden waste to save money and boost soil health
🌞 How and why I chose the spot I did (sun, shade and slope)
🌸 Ready for planting in just a few hours!

📺 Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/0dchIp1iy-0

🪴 Do you grow flowers alongside your veg in raised beds? I’m planning to mix both this year for beauty and pollinators – would love suggestions!

If you're into DIY gardening, composting, and sustainable growing, this one’s for you.

👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to follow our growing journey – and feel free to share with fellow gardeners!

Let’s grow something amazing – together! 🌼🌽🍓

Welcome back to Growing Family Garden! In today’s video, I’ll show you exactly how I built and filled an 8ft x 4ft raised bed using a mix of hügelkultur, no-...

16/05/2025

🌱 NEW VIDEO: How to Build a Raised Bed for Just £35! 🌱

Want to grow more veg and flowers without spending a fortune? I just built an 8ft x 4ft raised bed using hügelkultur, no-dig methods, and homemade compost – all for just £35! 💪🌿

In this week’s Growing Family Garden video, I’ll show you step-by-step:
✅ How to choose the best location (sun + slope tips)
✅ Simple frame build (no fancy tools!)
✅ Layering with cardboard, branches, and homemade compost

It’s perfect whether you’re working on a UK allotment or a small back garden. 🏡♻️
Boost your soil health, recycle garden waste, and save money – what’s not to love?

🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/0dchIp1iy-0
👇 Let me know what you’re growing this season in the comments!

Welcome back to Growing Family Garden! In today’s video, I’ll show you exactly how I built and filled an 8ft x 4ft raised bed using a mix of hügelkultur, no-...

10/05/2025

You don’t have to have a greenhouse to have homegrown tomatoes this Sunmer! ☀️

Just a pot or grow bag and a cane will do! Just tie them in as they grow! 🍅 🌱

We’ve got loads of tips for what to grow in your garden on our YouTube channel, don’t forget to subscribe!

🔗 https://youtube.com/?si=f3LzRV7nLIx1nMBK

🌱 Planting Tomatoes in the Greenhouse | May Gardening Tips 🍅Welcome back to Growing Family Garden! In today's episode, we're taking you step-by-step throug...

09/05/2025

Nice start to the weekend! ☀️ 🍺

09/05/2025

Friday night chill out in the sun! ☀️

08/05/2025

🌿 New Video Alert! 🌿

Come along with us in our latest Growing Family Garden episode as we take you through our evening gardening routine for early May — perfect for fellow allotment lovers, veggie growers, and chicken keepers 🐓🥬

📹 In this video:
✅ How we care for our chickens during avian flu (Pumpkin, Ember, Pepper & Geraldine are doing great!)
✅ Harvesting fresh salad leaves from the greenhouse and garden 🥗
✅ Rhubarb picking tips — without harming the plant 🍓
✅ Composting garden waste into rich, nutritious soil 🌱

Whether you're into organic gardening, growing your own food, or simply love the idea of a self-sufficient life, this one’s for you 💚

📺 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4PbMO2TkzPY
👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy the journey!

Welcome back to Growing Family Garden! In this video, we share our evening gardening routine for early May — full of easy allotment jobs, fresh vegetable har...

05/05/2025

🌱 Tomato Time! 🍅

Join us this Bank Holiday Weekend as we get our tomatoes into the greenhouse! 🌞 In this video, we’ll show you how to plant, support, and mulch for a bumper crop! 🌿✨

From choosing the right support system (forget the canes—hello clips!) to planting them deep for healthier roots, we’ve got you covered every step of the way! 🌱👩‍🌾

🔗 https://youtu.be/VmBm66PcK6Y

🌱 Planting Tomatoes in the Greenhouse | May Gardening Tips 🍅Welcome back to Growing Family Garden! In today's episode, we're taking you step-by-step throug...

04/05/2025

Behind the scenes of our YouTube chanel! How did you spend your Sunday night? For us it’s just editing an hours worth of footage where I’m planting Tomatoes 🍅 🌱 ☀️

Why not take a look at get in the garden this bank holiday!

https://youtube.com/?si=KGsBUzwXBEmMLPtu

02/05/2025

With Clementine Blinds – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉