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    Hi all, just thought I'd introduce myself.

    I've had an allotment on a private site since April this year but that hasn't really worked out. I think it was a combination of the fact that the plot had been vacant for over two years and the weeds were already waist high and it was a 15-20min drive from where I live. I did manage to get a few beds of potatoes and one of onions planted but the whole site got hit with potato blight and so I lost my spuds

    I really enjoyed the time I spent on the allotment this year even though the actual growing didn't go according to plan! I had planned on blitzing the plot this winter and getting ahead of the weeds for next years planting season but then something even better has come along.....

    My local council have at long last created some allotments for its residents! I am now the proud owner of a full plot (8m x 12m) just 10mins walk from my house. The contractors are due to finish this Friday but we don't have a date from the council yet as to when we will actually get on site, I can't wait Needless to say I will be giving up the private allotment as the council one will be a fifth of the price (£40 max).

    As the local "soil" is heavy clay I plan to put in all raised beds, this way I will have something decent to plant in next spring and avoid any potential flooding in the winter (or is that summer!). I'm hoping to have at least 4 of the 8 raised beds up and running for March/April and the rest will be built and ready for the following year. I'm also intending to have about a quarter of my plot as a wildlife/wild flower area.

    I only just got the veg-growing bug this year so I'm a total newbie, any/all advice will be gratefully received.

    John.
    John

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    Hello and welcome to the vine
    Carrie

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    • #3
      A very warm welcome to the forum, dear John.
      Pain is still pain, suffering is still suffering, regardless of whoever, or whatever, is the victim.
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      • #4
        Hi and Welcome to the vine...

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        • #5
          Originally posted by jaxh725 View Post

          I only just got the veg-growing bug this year .
          Hi and welcome. You never recover from that bug

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          • #6
            Hello and welcome to the vine John
            Location....East Midlands.

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            • #7
              Welcome to the vine John, I'll wager money that you have at least one bed planted up by Christmad.
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              • #8
                Hello & Welcome
                He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

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                • #9
                  Hi, John, welcome to the vine
                  Location - Leicestershire - Chisit-land
                  Endless wonder.

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                  • #10
                    Hello, and welcome to the madhouse!

                    Raised beds, and filling them, is going to cost you a fair bit. May I suggest grabbing a cuppa, and having a good read up on here about other methods? Not saying you're on the wrong track, but the are other, cheaper ways to improve your soil, without breaking either your back or your wallet - you may be surprised!

                    Good luck with your new-found addiction!
                    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                    Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                    • #11
                      Hi and welcome, loads of very useful info on here.


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                      • #12
                        Hello and welcome. Plenty of people to give lots of helpful advice here
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                        • #13
                          Hi

                          And welcome to the vine

                          Helpful advice on tap free 24 seven all year round

                          Get stuck in when you get your plot however don't go to mad and sicken yourself you have plenty of time to prep for next years produce just get the ground ready for the task ahead

                          Happy gardening


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                          • #14
                            Hi and welcome to the vine
                            sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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                            • #15
                              Hello and welcome to the vine! Not long now for garlic planting time

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