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10-11-2006, 02:42 PM
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 Newbie Hi everyone my hubby and I have just acquired an allotment. We're very excited and are going to see it this weekend. We'd like to know if there are any basic books for beginners that anyone could recommend? We're planning to grow our own vegetables, herbs and maybe some fruit. Thanks in advance Rondaroo       |
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10-11-2006, 02:53 PM
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| Hi Rondaroo and Welcome to the vine. Isn't getting an allotment exciting, I've had mine for about 5 weeks now and although it is hard work getting the weeds out it has been great fun. Bookwise I would recommend "The Allotment Book" by Andi Clevely, Monkeybum recommended it to me and it is great for novice gardeners, lots of help with getting your allotment organised, compost etc. Good luck with it and don't worry about asking questions everyone here is really friendly and extremely helpful. Best Wishes
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10-11-2006, 03:15 PM
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| Hi Rondaroo, I agree with Bex about "The Allotment Book" which also has lots of pictures to keep you dreaming until next summer when hopefully the alllotment will start to bear fruit. And welcome |
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10-11-2006, 03:16 PM
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| Hi Rondaroo and welcome to the Vine. Hope you get "hooked" like the rest of us! Both to the Vine and Veg growing! Last edited by JennieAtkinson; 10-11-2006 at 03:16 PM. |
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10-11-2006, 03:22 PM
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| Hi Rondaroo.... welcome to the vine!
__________________ Shortie "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children; one of these is roots, the other wings" - Hodding Carter |
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10-11-2006, 03:39 PM
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| Awww thanks so much for the tip off about the book, will defo purchase it. And thanks for making me feel so welcome everyones seems so nice. We're off to see the polt tomorrow so will let you know how we get on Bye for now |
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10-11-2006, 07:54 PM
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| hi rondaroo, welcome to the mad house, we like john seymores self sufficency book, its a bit full on tho. good luck, it'll be worth it!
__________________ Yo an' Bob Walk lightly on the earth take only what you need give all you can and your produce will be bountifull |
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10-11-2006, 08:09 PM
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10-11-2006, 08:59 PM
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| Welcome to this mad house Rondaroo!! I am sure you will enjoy it here.
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11-11-2006, 01:03 AM
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| Hi Rondaroo! Welcome to the vine, there's a great bunch of grapes in here, who are of all experience levels, some like me and Mr Dobby are also newbies, others have lots of experience and are all friendly and as helpful as you could wish for! I hope you enjoy the vine! We got our allotment 8 weeks ago on Sunday, it was 8' deep in weeds, but a bit of hard work and now its looking great, plus its been both enjoyable and fulfilling working on it! We've laughed, cried, lost weight, toned up, been eaten by midges, made some new friends, enjoyed the peace and tranquility, found some bonus fruit and veg (amongst the weeds) and learnt a lot in such a short time! I hope you find it as much fun clearing your plot ready for bumper crops next year!
__________________ 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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11-11-2006, 09:43 AM
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| Dr D G Hessayon has a series of books and have been v popular for years. He has 2 easy to follow books- The Vegetable and Herb expert and The Fruit Expert. They are very easy to find, and I should think every library will have a copy if you fancy a brouse before buying your own copies.(about £7 each) |
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11-11-2006, 10:33 AM
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| Hi Rondaroo welcome to the vine! Yes The Dr D G Hessayon books are great and in B & Q there only £5.99 Im always on the look out for a bargin 
__________________ Some things in their natural state have the most VIVID colors  Dobby |
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11-11-2006, 06:45 PM
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| Good to hear what you've been up to on your new plot Mrs Dobby. Hubby and me are off to ours tomorrow and I'm really excited to get started. We haven't a clue what state ours is in but we don't care. We'll roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. Will let you know how we get on. Rhonda PS good news about toning and weight loss, an added bonus |
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11-11-2006, 06:54 PM
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We started a thread about our plot when we first got it, with a few before and after piccies, take a look if you're interested, the link is Newbie seeking advice / opinions / help! Possibility of an allotment!
__________________ 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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11-11-2006, 09:00 PM
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__________________ 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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12-11-2006, 01:47 PM
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I would also recommend The Allotment handbook by Caroline Foley ISBN 1843305836; Allotment Gardening by Susan Berger ISBN 1903998549, The Allotment Book by Andi Clevely ISBN 000720759X and not forgetting The Veg and Herb Expert by Dr Hessayon. (I wouldn't use the pest "remedies" he suggests though). Happy reading and digging! Do let everyone know how you get on. DDL
__________________ Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things |
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12-11-2006, 03:02 PM
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What gardening books are you hoping to get off Santa then?  |
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12-11-2006, 03:30 PM
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| Not sure - what would you recommend? DDL
__________________ Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things |
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12-11-2006, 05:42 PM
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| I'd reccommend the 3 you've got DDL Hi Rondaroo Not a book I know but have a search for "The Allotment" DVD's it was done by ITV West & that was a reasonable series with some good tips on there.
__________________ 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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16-11-2006, 12:52 PM
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| Hi everyone still not been to the plot yet, only got the access key last night so we plan to go on Saturday . . . . blooming dark nights, I'd be there tonight if I could. Anyway received my copy of the Allotment Book and wanted to say thankyou to those who recommended it. It's brilliant with some really great tips and ideas. Will keep you all updated on our first visit at the weekend. Bye for now |
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16-11-2006, 08:09 PM
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| Good luck at the weekend Rondaroo! Dont forget to take your camera for some piccies of the plot to show us all, plus it'll give you some before shots so you can see just how far you've come when you take the work in progress and after shots next year!
__________________ 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! |
