Hello everyone

[Mrs Dobby]

Hi and welcome to the madhouse! Theres a good bunch of grapes here, hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of the inmates do!

[Geordie]

Over 500 posts in one thread, in one evening and I have to moderate that!!!!!

And with only three limbs that work properly as well.......a hero to the cause LJ!

[nick the grief]

Welcome to the vine, Chiana and congratulations on the new aquisition. It does seem daunting when you look at the see of weeds & everyone else has perfect plots but your's will get there in the end the secret is little and often like....er... um ...Alchohol !!

I'm sure you'll enjoy it and the first produce will taste so much better.

[NOG]

Just want to say hi, thought it was only right after reading your posts this past week.
I'm new to this whole thing, after getting my allotment on an impulse last month!

Where is your Plot is it the nice ones in Cheam Village?

[Chiana]

Wow, thanks for the intro's everyone.
I'm trying really hard not to try and run before I can walk, but that bug's making me feverish, lol. I'll have to use all this energy on my plot.

Where is your Plot is it the nice ones in Cheam Village?

No, I'm on Green Wrythe Lane. I didn't look at the other sites, as this one's only a 5 minute walk away. I figured the closer to my cooking pot the better!

Chiana - welcome.

Like your ideas around planting things that your child will like - their delight will re-energise you as well. Kids love squashes and there are some really weird ones. I'm trying purple and white ones.

My plot is new to me as well so it's a very exciting time.

Purple and White? Is that one squash? Sounds fantastic, hope they taste great. I've got Butternut and Pink Banana (makes a great curry) at the moment, but I'm sure that'll grow soon. Such a versatile fruit, we love them.

[HeyWayne]

I'm a fellow newbie with more enthusiasm than knowledge. T'is a very helpful and hospitable place here!

Itching to welcome my first seedling into the world.

I was quite excited when our first daffodil bloomed t'other day, heaven only knows what I'll be like when something sprouts that I can eat!?

Good luck.

[johnty greentoes]

The White one is called Snowman - I will look at my seed packet for the purple variety.

[madderbat]

Welcome Chiana, look forward to talking to you. Just remember to take it easy and relax. I seem to be saying this a lot lately, but : you ARE here to enjoy yourself. Have fun.

[johnty greentoes]

The purple pumpkin is called Crown Prince. I should point out that the outside is purple and the flesh the usual orange.

[pigletwillie]

Thats interesting Johnty, I grow crown prince and they are blue. I would be very interested to see the purple version if its as good as the standard one. Do keep us informed on how it performs.

[johnty greentoes]

Thats interesting Johnty, I grow crown prince and they are blue. I would be very interested to see the purple version if its as good as the standard one. Do keep us informed on how it performs.

When I say "purple" I'm going by what they look like on the packet! I've never actually grown them - I mean have you seen my plot!

[pigletwillie]

You scared me Johnty, I thought there was a new and improved version. They are a cracking pumpkin buddy, you will not be disapointed either in taste, yield or storage.

[Chiana]

The White one is called Snowman - I will look at my seed packet for the purple variety.

The purple pumpkin is called Crown Prince. I should point out that the outside is purple and the flesh the usual orange.

All these new varieties that I've never heard of! I can't wait till I've got my plot sorted out properly, then I'll be able to figure out exactly how many different varieties I can try. I've really no idea how much I will be able to grow, so expect it'll take me a couple of years to really be on the ball with all this.
I'm only just discovering that tomatoes aren't always red, carrots can be white, yellow or purple, and potatoes can even be blue! How little I really know But I'm ready to learn, and really can't wait to taste not just fresh, home grown veg, but new flavours as well!