Pennod 5 Tyfu Pobl

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-The Nantlle Valley's fertile soil

-is perfect 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 focal point

-of the Nantlle Valley.

-In the early 20th century,

-there were more than 90 shops here.

-Today, there are only two grocery

-shops, very little fresh produce...

-..not to mention local produce.

-Peas from Guatemala.

-The prices reflect that.

-How much? 2.00?!

-This series aims to encourage

-people to grow their own vegetables.

-His radishes are up.

-Look!

-It won't be easy.

-It won't be easy.

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-I want to cry.

-Is it that bad?

-We're here to grow vegetables.

-If he wants an apple tree,

-he can have an apple tree!

-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...

-Thank heavens for a little rain!

-After the early summer sun...

-..by late July...

-..the vegetables

-are ready for a shower.

-Look.

-Oh, there's good growth here.

-What's your secret, Justin?

-I talk to them.

-I recite and sing

-a little Cerdd Dant.

-What did I say? Look at the result.

-A month ago...

-..we planted vegetables

-for designer Justin Davies.

-He had a clear idea about how

-and where to grow vegetables.

-He's obviously looked after them.

-The results are worth seeing.

-I don't even like beetroot,

-but this is a sight for sore eyes!

-They're healthy.

-The beetroots are fantastic.

-I could eat them right now.

-Should the leaves be cooked

-or just used in salads?

-They can be steamed

-or eaten as they are.

-The old ones will be too tough.

-The old ones will be too tough.

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-Look.

-These are taller than the mesh.

-The leaves are covering the soil.

-The cats can't see the soil

-to do their business here.

-You can remove this.

-What's that?

-Cabbage white butterfly eggs.

-They go through here.

-They go through here.

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-Squeeze the eggs to get rid of them.

-Rub them.

-The carrots are doing well.

-When will they be ready?

-When will they be ready?

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-They are quite leafy.

-Push the growth back.

-I'd say another month or two.

-These radishes must be ready.

-You've got enough

-for the whole of Penygroes.

-Can I see one? Look!

-Some are twice the size.

-Can I eat it?

-They have a stronger taste

-than shop-bought radishes.

-Do you know why?

-Because they're fresh.

-Supermarkets store radishes

-in bags for weeks.

-Look at the size

-of the bilberries!

-You'll need

-a wheelbarrow to move them!

-They turned blue just the other day.

-You need a knife and fork

-to eat that.

-Delicious.

-Well done.

-Good work!

-Look.

-Look.

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-Can you see the jars?

-I think that maybe

-mice or birds were eating them.

-My father's colleague suggested

-I put them in jars.

-They ripen sooner, too.

-It worked.

-When we first met, Justin had

-drawn precise plans for his garden.

-He'd allowed

-plenty of room for a patio..

-..but not much room for vegetables.

-Where will the patio area be?

-Where will the patio area be?

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-I'll do it some other time.

-It's not a priority.

-When we started,

-I tried to design everything.

-I must admit,

-this has taken over somewhat!

-I've taken to this growing business.

-I will finish the garden,

-but it's not a priority any more.

-We're getting wet.

-I have to go back to work.

-I'll eat your bilberries.

-I've counted everything

-so don't you dare.

-The following day...

-..Craig ap Iago met us at Debbie

-and Einion's garden in Llanllyfni.

-How are things here?

-How are things here?

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-You tell us!

-What do you think?

-Excellent.

-They are doing brilliantly.

-Phew!

-This is new.

-This is new.

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-We call it the plastic shack.

-It suits the name.

-I like the knob. Just open it.

-Oh!

-Oh!

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-Wow! It's hot.

-You could bake bread in there.

-Beaut.

-Beauty.

-Debbie was unsure about the fence

-we built to keep the dog out.

-It was OK,

-but we needed to adapt it.

-It's a big block of wood.

-We want it to look prettier.

-Grow something over it.

-That's what we thought.

-Colourful flowers

-would hide the fence.

-Let's see what we find

-in the garden centre.

-We visited the local garden centre.

-We had conflicting ideas

-about how to hide the fence.

-You could grow these in baskets.

-You could grow these in baskets.

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-We decided to split up.

-The lads discussed vegetables

-while the girls looked for flowers.

-These are purple and white.

-The white one is pretty.

-Solanum laxum 'Album'

-is fast growing.

-Russell will think we're mad.

-"Harmful if eaten."

-Don't eat it!

-I'd start with black,

-red and white currants...

-..grapes...

-..and strawberries

-in hanging baskets.

-I agree with you about the bushes.

-They won't grow over the fence.

-"Second flush of flowers

-occurs in September."

-Llanllyfni isn't renowned

-for growing grapes.

-Grapes are hard to grow.

-Pant Du vineyard

-is in the Nantlle Valley.

-It's a full-time job

-for one person to grow grapes.

-"Excellent variety

-for trailing against the wall."

-And it flowers twice a year.

-Grapes are normally grown...

-..in greenhouses or polytunnels.

-We could start them off inside

-and they'll grow around the frame.

-You won't be able

-to see the plastic.

-It'll grow like a triffid!

-I bet we're faster than the lads.

-I bet we're faster than the lads.

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-Yes!

-Shopping with Debbie

-was hassle-free.

-We've chosen two clematis

-and a deadly nightshade.

-We'll fill the baskets

-with thunbergia for colour.

-They're nice.

-They're nice.

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-Yellow.

-How are the lads doing?

-How are the lads doing?

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-Forget grapes.

-I wouldn't.

-There's a vineyard in Penygroes.

-They are grafted

-and suit the location.

-If you have one of those...

-If you have one of those...

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-Just one plant.

-You can try.

-It's something we've always wanted.

-We'll give it ago.

-After all that, I'm glad

-they put something in the trolley!

-There's a marked difference

-between the trolleys.

-I thought girls were big shoppers.

-We weren't shopping for clothes. We

-were looking for sensible things.

-We've bought fruit trees.

-They'll thrive in the garden

-and hide the fence.

-I have a problem

-with the plants you've chosen.

-That's poisonous.

-It's related

-to the deadly nightshade.

-Can you see the white flowers?

-Think long and hard

-before planting that.

-What do you think?

-What do you think?

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-We'd better not, with the dog.

-These will grow beautifully,

-but only for this season.

-I'm not keen on your choice.

-You get your money's worth

-out of this trolley.

-Eifion and Craig insisted on grapes.

-Whoever said...

-..that grapes can be grown

-in Britain...

-..isn't familiar with Llanllyfni!

-Who's paying?

-We'll see whose plants grow!

-I'm happy with our choice.

-It'll nice to have flowers

-in the middle of the vegetables.

-Is she home today? We haven't

-seen her vegetables for a while.

-There's something growing here.

-Lynwen and Llywela's garden have

-received visitors this summer...

-..but not everyone's welcome.

-Look!

-It's the new gate.

-It's the new gate.

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-It's grand!

-Look!

-Wow.

-You'll have a feast before long.

-The potatoes are worth seeing.

-This is where the cats have been.

-I'm not sure about the carrots.

-They are growing, look.

-They'll come, if they're left alone.

-The cats lost interest...

-..because the soil

-is covered with leaves.

-Should this be covered?

-We had a net.

-They're persistent.

-They like that spot.

-That's mange-tout.

-That's mange-tout.

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-Yes.

-Have you eaten these yet?

-Have you eaten these yet?

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-No.

-They're ready.

-Do you want half? And half for Mam.

-What do you think, Llywela?

-Look at the leeks. They're

-as good as Medwyn Williams' leeks.

-You could compete.

-Especially with that one.

-That's worth seeing.

-Cut it under there.

-There's a small one growing here.

-Many will start growing now.

-Where would you cut it?

-Where would you cut it?

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-In the bottom.

-In just under two months...

-..the garden is full

-of cabbage, leeks and broccoli.

-There are a few surprises here, too.

-Here are your cauliflowers.

-Look!

-Look!

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-There are a lot here.

-There are small ones here.

-You didn't notice?

-You didn't notice?

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-No! We removed the caterpillars.

-That's ready to eat.

-Can you see the small ones?

-To prevent the yellow patches

-from turning brown...

-..cover them with the leaves.

-Put a pin through it to stop

-the sun from getting to it.

-The sun makes them turn brown.

-That's ready to pick, and this one.

-Cauliflower cheese tonight!

-Cauliflower cheese tonight!

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-Yes!

-And broccoli cheese.

-This is worth seeing.

-This is worth seeing.

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-Thanks.

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-Bethan and I have

-a special lunch date...

-..with Margaret Ellis in Penygroes.

-Margaret is our first gardener.

-Are they flourishing?

-Yes.

-Is there something to see?

-Is there something to see?

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-Oh, look!

-Blimey.

-They're perfect.

-You need a machete to get through!

-They're worth seeing!

-I caught the bug

-after I saw Sandra's vegetables.

-It's your fault?! Thank you.

-In just under three months...

-..a section of Margaret's garden

-has become a vegetable patch.

-It's the standard

-of an experienced gardener.

-It's hard to believe

-it's Margaret's first attempt.

-Sandra has already eyed

-her neighbour's vegetables.

-We can share...

-We can share...

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-..if she has too much of one thing.

-It's really exciting.

-She won't share these.

-I ate her cauliflower.

-I stole a few leaves,

-didn't I, Margaret?

-Margaret

-has clearly inspired Sandra.

-She has ambitious plans

-for the estate.

-Our estate is turning green.

-Our estate is turning green.

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-Great!

-We could share everything

-and not have to go to supermarkets.

-Is everyone doing it?

-I don't think so.

-Tesco is too handy.

-Could this inspire them?

-I've been inspired, and so

-has Margaret and my neighbour.

-It is growing.

-The domino effect.

-The domino effect.

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-I hope it carries on.

-We planted carrots, parsnips,

-swede and potatoes three months ago.

-The potatoes are ready

-and the carrots won't be long.

-These were seeds the last time

-I saw them. They're not far now.

-Clear the soil

-and you can see small carrots.

-I didn't like to interfere.

-They're coming along marvellously.

-The potatoes were just

-coming through when I was last here.

-They've gone bonkers.

-Removing the flowers will encourage

-further tuber development.

-They are ready when they flower.

-If you don't pick them...

-..they'll stay fresh

-in the soil until it freezes.

-Remove the flowers.

-I'll cut the flowers.

-If you leave these...

-..small tomatoes will grow here.

-Potatoes and tomatoes

-are the same family.

-They create seeds and take

-nourishment from the potatoes.

-The small tomatoes are poisonous.

-In the second box...

-..we planted kale, broccoli,

-cabbage and cauliflower.

-Look at the kale!

-Look!

-You can remove these

-to make room for more.

-Kale will create leaves...

-..through to late January,

-February and March even.

-They will try to seed.

-Remove the tops in the winter

-and you'll get loads on the sides.

-Keep collecting the leaves.

-They can be chopped and boiled

-just like cabbage.

-They have a long season.

-I like the stalks.

-They're tasty.

-Look at these.

-Look at these.

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-We've eaten two.

-They're worth seeing.

-Look how nice this is. It beats

-anything you'd see in a shop.

-It's show quality.

-You have to pick them

-before they're ruined.

-If you leave them any longer,

-they'll open and be ruined.

-They've all come the same time.

-You can't eat them all.

-I've promised one to my brother.

-He can have one for his birthday.

-Make sure he weeds in return.

-He does work on my car.

-Cauliflower for an MOT.

-In the third box

-we planted lettuce, beans...

-..red onions, peas and beetroot.

-These are ready to eat.

-Cut them right back.

-You can eat that.

-Cut it right to the bottom

-and it'll regrow for you.

-If you cut it to the bottom...

-..it takes longer to grow back.

-You'll have more time

-to eat what you've got.

-They're fantastic.

-Look at the beetroot!

-You'll need a wheelbarrow

-to take these inside.

-Fantastic.

-I grow a lot of these.

-Yours are green.

-They're worth having.

-They're nice like this.

-Oh!

-They can be put in salads

-or eaten raw.

-I've been known to go to

-my polytunnel and eat the whole lot.

-They're nice and juicy.

-I can't wait

-to taste the vegetables.

-It's an honour to be invited

-for the first official salad.

-That looks lovely.

-Fresh from the garden.

-We've bought apple juice...

-..made from locally

-grown and produced apples.

-It'll taste of home.

-On what we eat and drink.

-What do you think of Mam?

-She's changed.

-How?

-She's happier.

-If the shops run out

-of vegetables for Sunday lunch...

-..it doesn't bother her because

-she can go to her garden.

-Has your diet improved?

-Has your diet improved?

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-Yes.

-We used to throw something

-in the microwave.

-You didn't eat lettuce.

-Didn't you eat lettuce before?

-Didn't you eat lettuce before?

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-No.

-Leave some for me.

-Leave some for me.

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-They're scoffing the lot!

-There's more in the garden.

-Good luck for the future.

-You have to compete

-in the Penygroes show.

-That'll keep the standard up.

-Next time, the big day arrives.

-We open the Tyfu Pobl shop.

-It's a way of celebrating

-what we've done over the year.

-But where are the customers?

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