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    Absolute Beginner

    Hi All

    Been looking through this website and the forums after getting a call to look at a couple of plots on Friday. I've seen them and decided which one I'm after. Both were a bit overgrown and in need of some TLC, and I've seen conflicting views on the use of Rotavators to clear some of the ground. Any advice would be most welcome.

    Plot is 20yds by 8yds, and I'm looking to grow anything I eat, which probably means only Celery doesn't get a look in. Certainly want to try growing some soft fruits.

    Let the challenge and enjoyment begin.
    Last edited by Coalemus; 10-08-2013, 03:49 PM.
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    Hello, and welcome to the Madhouse!

    Ditch the Rotavator, start hoarding cardboard! Seriously! Weed and clear an area at a time, cover with cardboard as you go, and that'll keep the ground relatively clear until you're ready to use it. Bare ground will very quickly get covered with more weeds, and you'll be tearing your hair out!
    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
    Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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    • #3
      Thanks Glutton. I'll have a dig through the garage and see what I've got.

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      • #4
        Welcome Coalemus, hope you enjoy new venture as much as I'm doing its great,lots of fun and nice rewards. It shells when you ask and get advice from the great people on this forum. Ask anything cos there's always somebody who can help. Keep us up to date with all you do and try put pics on site as well..

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        • #5
          Croeso i'r Vine.
          "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."

          PS. I just don't have enough time to say hello to everyone as they join so please take this as a delighted to see you here!

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          • #6
            Hello and a very warm welcome to the Vine Saves a lot of backache does cardboard!
            Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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            • #7
              Hello Coalemus and welcome You can usually scrounge cardboard from cycle shops or kitchen suppliers - some smaller supermarkets too. Try to acquire some pallets too for a compost bin

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              • #8
                Thanks for the welcome everyone. Picture hopefully attached

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                • #9
                  Going to look good..at least yours is on the flat. Mine is on a slope 25yds sloping up but at least rain runs down hill so drainage not a problem. Is that a poly tunnel in the background?

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                  • #10
                    Sorry forgot pic. 1st week there.[ATTACH]38853[/ATTACH 3months later. Slowly getting there and nothing spent yet other than on seeds and plugs.
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                    • #11
                      Hello and welcome to the vine Coalemus
                      Location....East Midlands.

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                      • #12
                        Hello and welcome.

                        Enjoy
                        Le Sarramea https://jgsgardening.blogspot.com/

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Coalemus View Post
                          Thanks for the welcome everyone. Picture hopefully attached

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                          Welcome to the Vine. Definitely go for the cardboard, nice thick stuff available free from cycle shops and electrical retailers.

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                          • #14
                            Greetings! It's dead good ere
                            Hey farmer farmer put away the D.D.T. Now give me spots on my apples but leave me the birds and the bees please!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Coalemus View Post
                              Thanks for the welcome everyone. Picture hopefully attached

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                              Cor wish mine was only that weedy when I took it on!! You'll have that cleared in a few weeks no bother
                              Are y'oroight booy?

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