The Lazy Gardener's Guide To No-Dig Pumpkins!

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If you have a dream of growing your very own pumpkin patch just like Ben (and Charlie Brown) then today is the day for those dreams to come true. It's so simple! If you know how. And in this week's exciting episode Ben explains everything you need to know to turn any patch of lawn, however weedy, into a Pumpkin Paradise. Yes, you shall go to the ball (or perhaps to the garden centre).

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[universalearthling]

Last fall I let a few pumpkins rot in a small section of my yard. When they started to really break down I simply covered them with a little topsoil and leaf mulch. They popped up early this spring, and despite the squirrels having some feasts, are growing strong. No manure, no fertilizer, and nearly no tending other than thinning them out a little

[louisemccaughan]

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!

[seanyc]

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!

[susannahv]

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!

[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

[leahgarrison]

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!

[mrs.robinson]

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!

[jackieo]

There is something kind of magical about a pumpkin patch!

[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

[brendalomax]

You had me at the way you say, re laiiiirrr". Goosebumps.

[cgohier]

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..😊

[brightantwerp]

I am happy you make your dreams come true. You are an inspiration!

[johnransom]

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

[GardeningandMyDailyLife]

Khu vườn được thiết kế với những chiếc cổng rất xinh, bạn chia sẻ kinh nghiệm của mình rất hữu ích với những người đã và đang làm vườn .

[Iamhome]

Your tip of nipping out a small piece of the seed casing was brilliant!! I did this about 2 weeks ago to sunflowers, put them on damp kitchen paper and into a bag, about 70% had germinated the next day!!!!

[DebRoo]

Exciting!! Winter squash family type crops are my favorite to grow.

[valoriegriego]

Ben, I'm excited for ya!😃 Can't wait to see your beautiful pumpkin patch in its full beauty!
I see Rosie, like me, likes to take. Aps in the garden.😄

[computingananswer]

Pure Pumpkin Perfection Ben - Practical and Precise advice!

[christinebrooks]

Hi Ben, great video on pumpkins with plenty of useful help and advice too. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊