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  • #1

    new allotmenteer

    Hello all. After 6 years on a waiting list I have finally acquired an allotment (1/2 plot). I'm now like a rabbit in the headlights and don't know where to start. The plot is in pretty good shape - it has been well looked after till now - and is quite big enough for me. I'm not a very experienced grower - mostly it has been of the 'chuck some seeds in and see what happens' variety. And dig it up if it looks ugly.

    I'm hoping to end up with a varied plot with fruit, veg and flowers (for bees and cutting). I've also been stymied by the missing key for a really decent existing shed - a crowbar will be needed I think.

    I'm planning to go tomorrow, fork in hand, and start digging. Got some seeds that say plant in April/May so hoping for the best.

    Any advice from you experienced folk will be very welcome.
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    A very warm welcome to the forum.
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    • #3
      Hello Sherrey & welcome to the vine. Is the lock a padlock or Mortice?...........if padlock, try bolt cutters before going gung ho with a crowbar.
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      • #4
        If you listen to the great advice these people offer your be growing great crops soon.

        Welcome and enjoy your plot

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        • #5
          Hello Sherrey and welcome.
          If you can put some piccies up of your plot we'd be interested - we're a nosey lot

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          • #6
            Hello and welcome to the vine Sherrey
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            • #7
              Welcome

              I don't have much experience as I only got my allotment last year and I knew nothing before that

              The only thing I know is that it is a fantastic hobby and really enjoyable

              I do remember this time last year like I was learning something or looking something up everyday

              Good luck

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              • #8
                Hello and a very warm welcome to the Vine There's lots of information to help you on here, just have a browse around and if you're unsure, ask away!
                Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                • #9
                  Hi there and welcome. Great bunch here full of useful advice and help.
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                  • #10
                    Fabulous! I hope you and your new allotment will be very happy together!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Sherrey View Post
                      'chuck some seeds in and see what happens'
                      You'll have much better success if you "chuck them in" some modules at home, and then plant out the seedlings.

                      Direct sown seeds tend to get eaten by slugs, birds, weevils, mice etc

                      (although carrots & parsnips must be direct sown)
                      All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                      • #12
                        Hello n welcome, Sherrey.
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                        In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
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                        • #13
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