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  • A Hello From Blackpool

    Hi All,

    Formally introducing myself, a thrifty and young 25-year old man residing in Blackpool. Formerley from Llandudno in North Wales, I was founder and owner for a full colour community magazine and forum website 400 members strong. Recently taken a shine to 'growing my own' since buying a set of 6 strawberry plants in 2008 from a local supermarket (my favourite fruit and a british classic), now going 20+ strong in a 3ft x 3ft bed along with a host of potted herbs and fruit as I make do with the little space I have. Now waiting patiently on a 3-year waiting list with the local allotment association, and looking very much forward to someday having my own plot. Until then, I am a keen subscriber of Grow your Own and a few other magazines which aid my study with this pastime. I enjoy experimenting with windowsill gardening and foraging for local edibles which apples, pears, blackberries and elderberries are in abundance where I live. This year I hope to create some old british recipes and beverages, maybe even the odd alcholic tipple. I am particularly interested in connecting with foraging folk and survivalists. I also enjoy researching history, recently I have been following the 'Dig for Victory' WII food campaign and the lessons and morals which can be learnt from, I am also an avid photographer and graphic designer.

    Thanks for taking the time to read my intro, and I look forward to seeing some of you in the forum,

    All the best, Craig.
    Last edited by caollerton; 30-03-2010, 11:06 AM.
    www.blogblackpool.blogspot.com

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    Hello Craig and welcome to the vine, sound's like you've been well and truly bitten by the gardening bug, grab ya wellies and jump in.

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    • #3
      Welcome to the vine .
      S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
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      You can't beat a bit of garden porn

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      • #4
        Welcome to the vine Craig, I think you have a lot in common with many other grapes.
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        • #5
          Thankyou all!!! I am finding the forum very helpful already.
          www.blogblackpool.blogspot.com

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          • #6
            Welcome to the Vine, fellow Seasider!

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            • #7
              Ah ha, how goes there fellow Seasider
              www.blogblackpool.blogspot.com

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              • #8
                Hi there, and welcome to the Vine!

                Looking forward to seeing some wild life piccies on here????

                fingers crossed you get your lottie sooner than 3 years

                ..there are some brewers on here too- sounds like you'll enjoy yourself
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                Location....Normandy France

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                • #9
                  Hello and Welcome to the Vine!
                  Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                  • #10
                    Fantastic, look forward to meeting some of these budding brewers!
                    www.blogblackpool.blogspot.com

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                    • #11
                      Hi there
                      Welcome to the Vine, Craig!

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                      • #12
                        Welcome to the vine, Craig - loads of ideas and inspiration here!
                        Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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                        • #13
                          Hi craig.

                          I'm on the skirts of Blackpool in Poulton-le-Fylde. I was looking for an allotment last year and was told to expect 5 years before getting my hands on a plot. Luckily, through a fellow grape I discovered a private allotments in Elswick. They still have space for another 20plots atleast. Don't know if thats too far out for you? Its only 10mins for me.
                          Last edited by SMT; 01-04-2010, 10:40 PM.
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                          • #14
                            Hi , I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!!

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                            • #15
                              G'Day from Down Under!

                              It's a very warm welcome from a non-seasider to a seasider. It's a good two-hour drive to the sea from here which Brits would say is a long way, but by Aussie standards we consider that close, given the vast expanses of our continent!

                              Enjoy your stay with us. You'll find lots of folks here with loads of experience so don't feel shy to ask.
                              Happiness is being with the love of your life. If you can't have that, then an unlimited supply of well-rotted manure is a pretty close second!

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