Pennod 4 Tyfu Pobl

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-Nantlle Valley's fertile soil

-is ideal for growing vegetables.

-But very few people do that.

-Bethan and I are determined

-to change things.

-We want to see

-the local people growing!

-Penygroes is the focus

-of the Nantlle Valley.

-In the early twentieth century,

-there were more than 90 shops here.

-Today, there are only two grocery

-shops, very little fresh produce...

-..let alone local produce.

-Peas from Guatemala.

-Peas from Guatemala.

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-The prices reflect that.

-How much? 2?!

-This series aims to encourage local

-people to grow their own vegetables.

-His radishes are up.

-Look!

-It won't be easy.

-I want to cry.

-I want to cry.

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-Is it that bad?

-We're here to grow vegetables.

-If he wants an apple tree,

-he can have one.

-If our growers have a surplus,

-we intend to open a shop...

-Excuse me, madam!

-..to sell local fruit

-and vegetables...

-That's show quality!

-..at affordable prices.

-Does anyone want to grow vegetables?

-But are the people

-of the Nantlle Valley ready to grow?

-We're looking

-for someone to grow vegetables.

-Potatoes, carrots...

-In the last few weeks,

-six inexperienced growers...

-..have planted and grown

-a lot of vegetables.

-Both vegetables

-and growers are doing well.

-Growing vegetables

-can be a slow process.

-But there is another way,

-which will give your plants a boost.

-I invited our keen gardeners

-to see how I grow vegetables.

-Welcome to my garden in Rhosgadfan.

-Come to have a look.

-I grow a lot of vegetables

-in a polytunnel.

-It's like a jungle here!

-It's like a jungle here!

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-It is.

-The tunnel protects the plants

-from Rhosgadfan's rough weather.

-Smell this.

-Yes.

-Yes.

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-It's a nice smell, like honey.

-Does anyone know what this is?

-I call it "pompiwn".

-You probably have pumpkins

-for Halloween.

-You look at the flower

-to see if there's a fruit.

-This is a male flower.

-There's no fruit at the bottom.

-The female flower has a fruit

-under the flower, like this.

-That's the fruit.

-Has anyone tried this?

-Try a leaf each.

-It's portulac salad.

-It's very good for you.

-It's full of Omega 3.

-It isn't found in many plants,

-but this has a lot of Omega 3.

-It's sometimes used

-to feed chickens.

-Then the chickens lay eggs

-that are full of Omega 3.

-You can pick the portulac leaves

-and add it to salads.

-What is it called?

-What is it called?

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-Portulac, salad portulac.

-Another advantage of a polytunnel...

-..is that it extends

-the growing season.

-I can plant carrots

-the end of September.

-They're ready

-by December or January.

-If I planted potatoes

-late in the season...

-..they'd be ready by Christmas.

-What would you like to ask?

-What would you like to ask?

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-I want one of those.

-One of those?

-Do you know what they are?

-They're "eirin Mair", gooseberries.

-Do you want to try one?

-They're not sour.

-Does anyone want to try one?

-Does anyone want to try one?

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-Yes, please.

-I wanted you to come here

-to see the difference...

-..just a little thinking

-and planning can make.

-You can solve any problem.

-But you're all doing

-extremely well in your gardens.

-Well done.

-I hope this will give you

-a bit of inspiration.

-But gardening isn't always easy.

-The vegetable grower

-has a few enemies...

-..that sometimes make it

-very difficult...

-..as poor Lynwen has discovered.

-Hi. How are you?

-Hi. How are you?

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-Fine, thanks.

-I hear you've had a few problems.

-Yes. I want to cry. Come to see.

-Is it that bad?

-Is it that bad?

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-Yes.

-I'll show you.

-This is the problem.

-Are there moles here?

-Are there moles here?

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-No, cats.

-They can be a problem.

-They like dry soil...

-..with nothing growing there.

-Quite soon, plants

-will cover the soil.

-It will be harder for cats

-to scratch and do their business.

-It's not good for vegetables either.

-The dirt of carnivores like cats

-and dogs isn't good for vegetables.

-Have you put anything down

-to stop them?

-I used blue crystals,

-but that was when I had flowers.

-I don't know if they can

-be used with vegetables.

-And water bottles.

-We'll try to solve the problem.

-Can I ask you something

-before you go?

-Of course.

-Of course.

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-I'm not sure what's happening here.

-What are these?

-What are these?

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-Dock leaves.

-They should be removed.

-They compete with your vegetables

-for nutrients, space and light.

-You can't eat those.

-You can compost them.

-Next year, they'll go back

-in the garden as soil.

-Cats have been scratching

-and moving things.

-They're not in rows.

-These have moved.

-That's the problem

-with planting seeds or bulbs.

-I like starting them in pots

-in the house or greenhouse.

-They'll have good roots and shoots.

-You'll know

-where they've been planted.

-But when you plant these outdoors,

-you've no idea they're there.

-They are starting to grow.

-The beans are coming too.

-This can be moved to the centre.

-A few are coming.

-I'm worried that

-these leaves are yellow.

-They're the plant's first leaves.

-They're old now.

-You don't have to eat them.

-They don't look too bad.

-They look tasty. You've got

-enough lettuce to last all season.

-Don't cut them

-and then forget them in the fridge.

-This is your fridge. They're

-fresh here, until you need them.

-Llywela might feed them

-to the rabbits!

-That's important.

-I won't let a cat

-spoil anyone's vegetables.

-There are plenty of products...

-..that deter cats

-from spoiling vegetables.

-I've got a few things.

-I bought this dust.

-It deters cats

-when it's scattered on the soil.

-The spray's awful scent

-is supposed to keep cats away.

-And there's this crystal gel.

-If they don't work,

-I know what will work.

-Netting.

-We'll put it over the vegetables.

-No cat will get through this.

-You'll have to find somewhere else

-to do your business now, puss!

-One good way to take care of your

-plants is by growing them indoors.

-It doesn't have to be big.

-A plastic covered frame is ideal

-for growing plants from seed.

-After Debbie and Eifion

-saw my grow tunnel...

-..I'm glad to hear that they're keen

-to build their own plastic shed.

-How have things grown?

-How have things grown?

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-Have a look.

-Wow!

-Wow!

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-What do you think?

-Very tidy.

-Does it look the way it should?

-It's fantastic.

-Everything's healthy.

-They're all strong and upright.

-They're still alive!

-They're still alive!

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-Yes.

-Debbie and Eifion

-will be very happy...

-..when they see how effective a

-plastic shed is for growing plants.

-I'm determined to put this up

-as quickly as possible.

-If you don't fancy

-having a plastic shed...

-..you can do pirouettes here.

-You can start a ballet school.

-I think we'll carry on

-with the shed.

-Alright.

-Eifion wasn't here.

-I tried to fight our corner.

-I just wanted it to be

-straight and look tidy.

-This has to be straight.

-That's what threw us.

-We were working on the shed.

-I said, "Russell, you know

-it's crooked, don't you?"

-It doesn't have

-to be perfectly square.

-He said, "My god,

-the plants don't care!"

-The plants don't care.

-The plants don't care.

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-I'd prefer it square!

-"Things should be straight indoors,

-not in the garden!"

-I think it's alright.

-I think it's alright.

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-Do you? OK.

-I thought, "I've no hope

-of convincing him!"

-If you're happy, I'm happy.

-Don't say that,

-or it'll be every which way!

-I know it has

-to look natural and organic...

-..and use recycled

-materials, which is fine.

-This saw has seen better days.

-But I wanted it to look

-straight and tidy. It wasn't.

-That was the worst part.

-It was a foot higher on one side.

-The plastic didn't reach the ground.

-You spent the weekend redoing it.

-You spent the weekend redoing it.

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-Yes.

-We took the plastic off,

-sawed the wood and replaced it.

-It isn't totally straight,

-but we can use it.

-It's impossible to please everyone!

-But as I often say,

-the vegetables won't notice.

-It's a pity Eifion

-can't help with our next project...

-..a new grow tunnel

-in Ysgol Talysarn.

-There's a lot of work to do.

-Walk that way.

-Hey, we're not in a fair!

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-In the spring,

-Russ was invited to Ysgol Talysarn.

-Welcome to Ysgol Talysarn.

-Welcome to Ysgol Talysarn.

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-Thanks.

-The children grow a lot

-of vegetables in four beds.

-Who enjoys gardening?

-Who enjoys gardening?

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-Me!

-But the weather can be rough here.

-They want to grow vegetables

-all year round.

-You're ready

-to build the polytunnel.

-Yes, with your help, hopefully.

-We'll work something out.

-I returned with Russ to help the

-keen crew to build the grow tunnel.

-Is there work in progress?

-They're waiting for us.

-Welcome back.

-Welcome back.

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-Thank you for having us.

-You've put the frame up.

-Have you eaten all the vegetables?

-There are a few,

-but we've had problems.

-Snails?

-Yes, and sheep.

-Oh!

-You're not supposed to feed them!

-First of all, we want

-to dig a trench on this side.

-We'll bury the plastic in it.

-I have a job for someone.

-This has to be put in place.

-The polytunnel

-won't last without it.

-This is the secret

-for protecting the polytunnel.

-Put this on the metal.

-It stops heat getting

-to the plastic and destroying it.

-The polythene used

-in the grow tunnel keeps it warm.

-It creates an ideal ecosystem

-for growing vegetables and fruit.

-We must make sure

-the plastic goes the right way.

-One side should face in

-and the other should face out.

-That ensures it's strong.

-Will you all hold the plastic?

-I'll move these.

-You go over there.

-Hey!

-We're not in a fair!

-Go that way.

-Round you go.

-With all this plastic, we're lucky

-to have a lot of helpers.

-Keep on going back.

-Keep on going back.

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-Look where you're going!

-Don't fall in a hole.

-Over it goes.

-Slowly does it.

-You have enough plastic

-for a dozen polytunnels.

-Keep going.

-Pull that side more.

-A lot more.

-That's fine.

-We're going to fasten the plastic

-to the polytunnel in two ways.

-There's not much space, so we have

-to put the plastic on the batten.

-There's no point screwing

-the plastic to the wood.

-The wind would rip it off.

-We'll wrap the plastic

-round the batten...

-..and screw the batten to the wood.

-The plastic won't budge.

-We'll put soil on the plastic

-on the other side.

-Its weight will keep it in place.

-The polytunnel should last forever.

-Hopefully.

-We'll use the spare

-plastic for the door.

-Well done.

-Incoming!

-This end goes up.

-Turn it round.

-This way.

-You can shut me in.

-You can shut me in.

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-Hooray! Shut Russell in!

-I want to go in!

-Let's finish it first.

-Come in!

-CHILDREN SHOUT

-Do you want to sleep there tonight?

-Do you want to sleep there tonight?

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-Yes.

-OK!

-What do you want to grow here?

-Strawberries.

-Herbs and spices.

-Apples.

-Apples.

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-You can grow apples outdoors.

-Carrots.

-Grapes.

-Grapes.

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-Great.

-I like tomatoes.

-I like tomatoes.

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-You can grow tomatoes here.

-Are you ready to show Mrs Evans?

-One, two, three.

-Great. Well done!

-Is there room for us all to go in?

-Is there room for us all to go in?

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-Yes.

-Go in to have a look.

-Talysarn's plastic greenhouse.

-One grow tunnel is ready.

-I'm looking forward to coming back

-and seeing it full of vegetables.

-Oh!

-I'm not coming back on that bike.

-We're home and dry.

-I'm walking to the next location.

-We haven't been

-to see Justin for a while.

-Do you think Justin will be happy?

-Will the plants still be alive?

-Will the plants still be alive?

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-I'm sure.

-He'll be happy!

-Who wouldn't be, with nice

-vegetables growing in the garden?

-The boxes weren't perfectly

-straight. You know what he's like.

-He likes things

-straight and streamlined.

-Bend his spirit level!

-He'll think everything is fine.

-Here he is. Hello.

-How are you?

-How are you?

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-He's smiling.

-Have you brought me some gifts?

-Have you brought me some gifts?

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-We couldn't leave them behind.

-They're cabbages.

-Nice.

-Are you happy so far?

-Are you happy so far?

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-Things have grown quite well.

-Come to see.

-We might have a shock.

-His radishes are up!

-They're almost ready to eat.

-I haven't seen my radishes yet.

-These must be good seeds.

-It's only been a week.

-When did you plant yours?

-When did you plant yours?

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-A month ago.

-They're close to each other.

-Pick the biggest ones to eat.

-The others will have

-more room to grow.

-OK.

-What's that?

-That's on its own.

-You've got dozens here.

-Maybe there are

-too many in one place.

-The slightly crooked boxes

-haven't affected the plants, Justin.

-This is the only feeble-looking one.

-Just keep an eye on it.

-You need canes to support the peas.

-We haven't brought any with us,

-but they're not too tall yet.

-They're alright for a week or two.

-It looks good.

-It looks good.

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-These look good.

-They'll be ready in a week or two.

-One of the lads working

-on the shed took a few leaves...

-..to put in his sandwich.

-It's good to take a few leaves.

-It encourages them to grow.

-When you want to eat the lettuce...

-..don't take the whole plant out.

-Twist the leaves and leave the base.

-It will regrow.

-You've got enough

-lettuce for the season.

-The Nantlle Valley is famous now

-for fine apple juice and cider...

-..produced in Pant Du Vineyard.

-We brought Justin an apple tree.

-He might have enough apples

-to make his own cider one day.

-This variety is called Sunset.

-That looks fine.

-When planting a tree...

-..dig a big hole, so the roots

-have plenty of room to grow.

-A bird has made a mess on my hat!

-Fill the hole with a mixture

-of fertilizer and soil.

-This is a sturdy tree.

-It's got a good trunk.

-It doesn't need this cane.

-If you leave the cane,

-the tree will get used to it.

-It would stay weak.

-When it's windy...

-..the tree will get stronger.

-It can be a nuisance

-with newly-planted trees.

-Wind can get a hold on the tree...

-..and make it move in the soil.

-If you want to use

-the cane wisely...

-..put it at an angle

-and tie it to the tree.

-Fill the hole with plenty of soil

-to support the tree.

-The clogs are coming in handy.

-Watch my feet!

-Finally, water it well.

-You stamped too much.

-I'll loosen the soil a little.

-Apple trees shouldn't bear

-fruit in their first year.

-What's the reason for that?

-Nutrients go to the tree, not the

-apples. It'll be better next year.

-How big will the apples be?

-Haven't you seen apples in shops?

-We wouldn't give you a tree

-that grew huge or tiny apples.

-They'll be proper eating apples.

-Make sure it's straight.

-I've seen everything now.

-Next time...

-..one of the vegetable grower's

-biggest enemies leaves its mark.

-Just rub them.

-Don't come back!

-We visit the garden centre.

-I'd leave the grapes...

-I'd leave the grapes...

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-I wouldn't.

-..until you've learnt more.

-..until you've learnt more.

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-There's a vineyard in Penygroes.

-But not everyone's happy.

-But not everyone's happy.

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-It's our decision.

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