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06-03-2007, 04:07 PM
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 Hello everyone Just want to say hi, thought it was only right after reading your posts this past week. I'm new to this whole thing, after getting my allotment on an impulse last month! (Been mulling it over for a while, waiting for the 'right time' lol) So I've got 125 square metres of Bramble and Nettles, and not a clue of where to start or what to grow lol. But the past few weeks surfing have led me here, and along the way I've picked up loads of info' and a whole heap more enthusiasm. I know I've got lots to learn, but I'm really excited about it all!       |
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06-03-2007, 04:12 PM
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| Hi Chiana welcome to the vine - as you have found out you are in a good place for good information, always somebody on here to answer any questions. Only got my allotment last june, if you enjoy it half as much as I do you will love it. What do you plan to grow? Happy gardening
__________________ Denise xox Learn from the mistakes of others because you'll never live long enough to make them all yourself. -- Alfred E. Neumann http://irchesterplot.blogspot.com |
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06-03-2007, 04:13 PM
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| Welcome to the vine, Chiana! It's our first year with a half plot too - it's very exciting! Any questions you have or comments, feel free to post - I promise you that nothing you ask will be too wierd (or too dumb!) for our clever bunch of grapes here! Once you've got your plot cleared (suggest bit at a time!) what are you planning to grow?
__________________ Hazel  www.hazelandjanesallotment.blogspot.com update Sun 30/11/2008......Indoor Allotmenteering too!..... |
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06-03-2007, 04:34 PM
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| Thanks for the welcome. My list seems to get bigger every day, but I'm trying to keep it simple (I hope) for now, and also it depends on how I progress at the plot. First I must grow Cucumbers as my 7 year old has a 'thing' for them. Carrots and Tomatoes are a favourite of all of us. Then there's Beetroot, Beans, Spinach, Marrow and Sweetcorn. Would love to do some Potatoes if I can get the ground sorted out in time. Herbs too. Oh, and I have to admit to having bought some Squash seeds as soon as I got the plot, lol, love Squash! Think there's more, but that's what springs to mind right now. |
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06-03-2007, 04:34 PM
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| Hi Chiana & welcome, hope you enjoy your new plot & your visits to the 'vine'. As everyone will tell you, the secret is to do a little at a time & don't get downhearted it'll be worth it in the end!
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06-03-2007, 04:35 PM
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| Hi Chiana! Welcome to this madhouse! I'm sure you will have a great time here.
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06-03-2007, 04:43 PM
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| Welcome to the vine, I like many others only started last year. I reclaimed a it of land from brambles, couch grass and all the usual nasties. Just take it one step at a time and get the potatoes in the will help clear some weeds and give you some hope!! Anything you want to know just ask. Happy growing, Mandy
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06-03-2007, 05:12 PM
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| And hello from me too!! I'm sure you're going to be thrilled with your lottie....and with meeting up with such a crazy bunch of grapes here on the Vine! Do please ask any questions...it makes us have to use our grey matter ( which can't be a bad thing!  )Infact I'm sure you already know stuff we don't which you've picked up over the years!! |
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06-03-2007, 05:45 PM
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| Oy, LJ, wot do you mean madhouse? Any way Chiana, welcome to the madhouse, enjoy the forum, enjoy the gardening, enjoy the produce.
__________________ Zebedee "Raised to a state of heavenly lunacy where I just can't be touched!"  |
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06-03-2007, 06:13 PM
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| Hello Chianna and welcome to the Vine! You are obviously in the right place here for allotment and veg advice. A great place to learn and ask as many questions as you need. Sounds like you have got the bug already. |
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06-03-2007, 07:09 PM
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| Chiana - welcome. Like your ideas around planting things that your child will like - their delight will re-energise you as well. Kids love squashes and there are some really weird ones. I'm trying purple and white ones. My plot is new to me as well so it's a very exciting time.
__________________ it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real, it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad  Paul Weller http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/ |
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06-03-2007, 08:22 PM
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| Hi and welcome to the madhouse! Theres a good bunch of grapes here, hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of the inmates do!
__________________ Blessings Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby) 'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'! The Dobby's Pumpkin Patch - a blogspot work in progress! Last updated 26th November2008 - more new piccies! |
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06-03-2007, 08:42 PM
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__________________ Geordie  Te audire non possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure |
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06-03-2007, 09:12 PM
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| Welcome to the vine, Chiana and congratulations on the new aquisition. It does seem daunting when you look at the see of weeds & everyone else has perfect plots but your's will get there in the end the secret is little and often like....er... um ...Alchohol !! I'm sure you'll enjoy it and the first produce will taste so much better.
__________________ ntg Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic http://grief-encounters.blogspot.com/ ================================================== The All New Home page of Hartshill Allotments full of useful bits http://www.hags.btik.com |
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06-03-2007, 09:15 PM
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07-03-2007, 02:17 PM
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| Wow, thanks for the intro's everyone. I'm trying really hard not to try and run before I can walk, but that bug's making me feverish, lol. I'll have to use all this energy on my plot. Quote:
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07-03-2007, 03:18 PM
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| I'm a fellow newbie with more enthusiasm than knowledge. T'is a very helpful and hospitable place here! Itching to welcome my first seedling into the world. I was quite excited when our first daffodil bloomed t'other day, heaven only knows what I'll be like when something sprouts that I can eat!? Good luck. |
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07-03-2007, 04:39 PM
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| The White one is called Snowman - I will look at my seed packet for the purple variety.
__________________ it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real, it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad Paul Weller http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/ |
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07-03-2007, 06:05 PM
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| Welcome Chiana, look forward to talking to you. Just remember to take it easy and relax. I seem to be saying this a lot lately, but : you ARE here to enjoy yourself. Have fun.
__________________ Regards, Jane What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy? The creative adult is the child who has survived. Ursula LeGuin http://www.etribes.com/madderbat |
