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    Hi, thought I would join seeing as I have been lurking for a few months now.

    We took on our first ever allotment earlier in the spring, a neglected half plot (more like a 3/4 sized plot) that had a third covered in an old structure base of concrete.

    Since April we (my wife and 3 kids aged from 2 to 12) have cleared the site, built a boundary fence to keep my youngest from wandering off, built raised beds, levelled the ground, put weed membrane down and planted. We have also recently purchased and put a poly tunnel up as well as a shed, finally feels like the hard work has come together.

    Currently we are growing:
    Carrots (multi coloured and some standard ones)
    Parsnips
    Onions
    Loads of different squashes
    Courgettes
    Cucumbers
    Peas
    Sweet peas
    Strawberries
    Blue berries
    Raspberries
    Loganberries
    Black currants
    Blackberries
    Pumpkins
    Cabbage
    Sprouts
    Leeks
    Peppers
    Chillies
    Potatoes
    Loads of different tomatoes

    I'm sure I have missed some off but hoping the kids have something to show for all their hard work lol. Will try and post a pic or two from my phone when I can work it out.

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    Oh my word Nick, you have done sooooo much. Those pesky red ants must be quaking in their boots!

    Welcome to the forum, it's a great place so please stick around.

    Where abouts are you and do you have any pics of your lottie?

    We are nosey buggers on here and we LOVE photos

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    • #3
      Hopefully these 2 pics load okay, I haven't got any recent ones but will take some when we go over the next few days.

      My eldest took these two, if it works okay you will be able to see the perimeter fence I built along with the concrete foundation on the side that runs half length of the plot. Used this as the base for the polytunnel along with for the shed.

      I am based in Blackburn Lancs, hoping at least something is harvested so my middle daughter can take to show and tell.

      My youngest little boy Finley just loves to play in the mud and dig holes
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      • #4
        Apologies for the picture quality, I don't seem to have the hang of how to post them like others have.

        Finley also likes to pet the ants

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        • #5
          Originally posted by SaraJH View Post
          Oh my word Nick, you have done sooooo much. Those pesky red ants must be quaking in their boots!

          Welcome to the forum, it's a great place so please stick around.

          Where abouts are you and do you have any pics of your lottie?

          We are nosey buggers on here and we LOVE photos
          Thank you for the warm welcome Sara, look forward to getting to know you all 👍😊

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          • #6
            Welcome Nick
            Northern England.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Containergardener View Post
              Welcome Nick
              Thank you CG

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              • #8
                Welcome to the vine

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                • #9
                  Hello Nick, welcome to the vine!

                  You certainly have gone 'all in' with veggie growing!
                  You've achieved in a short while what takes most of us several years.

                  If Finlay likes petting the ants (sounds like my kind of kid ) maybe you should consider vermicomposting for him....he's just gonna lurve playing with them worms
                  http://goneplotterin.blogspot.co.uk/

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                  • #10
                    Hello Nick and a big welcome to you and your family!
                    Your Finley sounds a real character!

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                    • #11
                      Hi there...and welcome to the Vine from me too!
                      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                      Location....Normandy France

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                      • #12
                        welcome lots of fun and info on here..

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                        • #13
                          A very warm welcome to the forum, dear Nick
                          Pain is still pain, suffering is still suffering, regardless of whoever, or whatever, is the victim.
                          Everything is worthy of kindness.

                          http://thegentlebrethren.wordpress.com

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                          • #14
                            Hi and welcome to the vine

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                              Hello there
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