Hello from Leeds

[Magnus_the_Simple]

Hello everyone,

Your excellent forum has a been my go to for veg advice for many years now, and I can't believe I have left it this long before actually signing up. I'm here now, so I'll probably be bothering you with all sort of questions in 2020.

I am in north Leeds, and I have had a half plot for about ten years. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of free time to spend on the allotment, and so I have streamlined things to run with minimum effort. For me that means paths, beds, low maintenance crops, and growing through membrane. I know that's not the traditional way, and a lot of people don't like to see it, but it works for me.

I think that his time of year (winter) is my favourite on the allotment. Lots of optimism and anticipation for the growing season ahead; no weeds growing, and I feel I have some power over nature. ..... Then spring happens, and nature reminds me that I have little power, and the pre-season optimism fades away as things start to go wrong. I love it. One year everything will go according to plan.

Best wishes, and a Happy New Year to you all,
Magnus

[veggiechicken]

Hi Magnus - welcome to another lurker.
Remember the advice of a chicken - If things don't go according to plan, change the plan. You don't have to tell anyone.

[Nicos]

Hi there and Welcome to the Vine!
Looking forward to following your adventures. I love your optimism

[Can the Man]

Welcome to the vine Magnus, I’m sure there’s lots of experience you can share.

[Ms-T]

Hiya and Welcome .

[bikermike]

Welcome!
Hope you find it all interesting and informative... remember to post pics when your post count is high enough (is it 20?)
:-)

[cariann88]

Hello and welcome

[Mark_Riga]

Hello everyone,

Your excellent forum has a been my go to for veg advice for many years now, and I can't believe I have left it this long before actually signing up. I'm here now, so I'll probably be bothering you with all sort of questions in 2020.

I am in north Leeds,...

I think that his time of year (winter) is my favourite on the allotment. Lots of optimism and anticipation for the growing season ahead; no weeds growing, and I feel I have some power over nature. .....

Best wishes, and a Happy New Year to you all,
Magnus

I see a problem there - the weeds haven't stopped growing, some are even flowering and setting seeds. They have only taken their foot off the accelerator, not pressed on the brake.

[SarrissUK]

Hi and welcome Magnus! You sound decidedly scandinavian - is there a link?

I hope you enjoy taking active part in this place, not just lurking! We do love questions and this is such a friendly bunch

Glad to see you here!

[Small pumpkin]

Welcome to the vine

One year everything will go according to plan.

No it won’t

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Magnus

[greenishfing]

Hello and welcome. Nothing wrong with not doing things the traditional way, but I agree you'll never get a year when everything goes to plan. Mother nature always sticks her spanner in the works!

[Snoop Puss]

Hello and welcome, Magnus. Best wishes for a great growing year.

[lottie dolly]

Hi magnus,welcome into the fold,i like your dedication,good luck.

[Jungle Jane]

Hi Magnus welcome to the vine best wishes to you for a great year on the plot. Growing through membrane must help like a mulch does. I need to think more about mulching,the summers are so hot & dry recently.