@louisemccaughan2056
The amount of times I have gotten carried away with sowing and simply run out of room, is astounding 😂 Love creating new garden beds. Husband rolls his eyes.
@TraceUK
Experienced Pumpkin grower here - if you’re growing pumpkins up an obelisk, once they’ve pollinated and the pumpkins begin to grow, make sure you create a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of the pumpkin otherwise they’ll either drop off from the weight, snap the vine or just not grow very big. Also, unless you have your own hive of bees, it’s worth hand pollinating but of course you have to hope you’ve got a female & male flower open on the same day. I’ve spent many early summer mornings in my dressing gown, checking for open pumpkin flowers!
@slashieboy
I love this guy! I grow my plants in Sweden and have gotten alot of inspiration and information from this channel keep going please
@jackieo8693
There is something kind of magical about a pumpkin patch!
@seanyc4882
Hi Ben, please try get a few videos of these over the coming weeks, would love to see how they get on with this method!
@TraceUK
What a wonderful, wonderful garden you have! That Greenhouse alone is the greenhouse of dreams! 🤩 Nevermind that sprawling lawn. Not in my life time! You lucky thing
@thejuanderful
I started my seeds by soaking them for 6hrs, then sprouting them in damp paper towel. Two days later the had sprouted and were ready to go into flats. I currently have them growing in a small makeshift greenhouse made out of spare windows and patio doors. Two weeks after soaking the seeds they are almost ready to plant in the garden! Now I just need to make a patch big enough for 18 Cinderella Pumpkin plants!
@joyscott374
I'm making a pumpkin patch too. As I have a small garden I'm giving Uchiki kuri a go & grow it up a frame like yours. Also crown prince under some sweetcorn. I'll be interested to see how you get on. Your garden looks lovely 🐞
@susannahv7219
I literally just came on from my first ever no-dig beds in planning, feeling quite overwhelmed, and was comforted by your opening lines "Do you ever feel like you've bitten off more than you can chew?". I was nodding along with the video. Thank you so much for all your guidance and wonderful enthusiasm. Anyway, wonderful project. Pumpkins are indeed amazing and quite magical. A whole patch is my dream too. The first year I gardened, the only thing that grew were carrots and pumpkin. But what a bumper crop of Hokkaido! We must've had 60 pumpkins for a family of 2 (my dog wouldn't take part 😂). Pumpkin curry, pumpkin stew, pumpkin lasagne...I got good at pumpkin dishes that year! This year I've planted more winter squash varieties than I have bed space, so I'm going to get creative with large pots and spare corners!
@ALEXANDRIAinNeverland
I really like how this guy talks! I have accidental pumpkins but I dont see many bees so ive been outside pollinating them myself!
@Abstractfart
I loved this video. And you have such a wonderful personality !
@tinkalinks
You inspired me to do a pumkin patch and I was going to do the whole cardboard situation first, but I will do it now that the seeds have sprouted. The weather was not permitting, so I threw some seeds on the ground threw compost on top. I saw a frog today as I was mowing the grass and felt guilty, but I'm obsessed with pumpkins, so I'll get over it😅
@johnransom1146
I make a hill of mostly finished compost and cover with soil. I plant in the top. The compost gives off heat as it continues to decay. Much to the delight of the heat and nutrient and water loving pumpkins and squash
@ladymary6688
I'm watching from Japan. Gardening is very helpful
@brendalomax1879
You had me at the way you say, "Manuuuuu- re laiiiirrr". Goosebumps.
@brightantwerp
I am happy you make your dreams come true. You are an inspiration!
@cgohier2000
My pumpkins 🎃 will live on the parking lot this year! Lots of compost and yes, of course, cardboard put down last summer. The only way to go..The neighbors think I am insane, but my beans, celeriac, onions, cabbages and salads love the parking lot beds! Love your super British videos here in Burgundy, France! Keep up the great gardening and have a great season! Now..back to observing the bees on the red sage..😊
@mrs.robinson1828
LOVED this video. I too have been over ambitious and have got pumpkin plants with no bed space left. I have a bit of spare lawn and this is a perfect solution. Thank you Ben!
@leahgarrison6665
I used cardboard to make paths in and around my “in the ground” beds. As I expanded my garden I noticed so much worm activity, the dirt under the cardboard was loaded with castings and almost felt crumbly as if it had already been tilled. I absolutely love this technique! Thank You!
@universalearthling3227