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  • Hola from sunny ( =P ) LDN!

    Hiya, I came across this lil gem of a forum looking for tips on growing eggplant, bell peppers, courgettes and Roma tomatoes, These are what I'm focusing on, for a hobby and to cut costs on my '5+ a day' eating habits, I love cooking with all the above mentioned for bakes and sauces etc.
    I don't partically have much space so its all pots, when I was younger my parents gave me a patch in the garden for veggies, had all the usual, carrots etc, but then again I had my Grandad's expertise on hand, who sadly passed away about 5 years ago. I don't quite have his green fingers, but I love the idea of growing my own veggies, I always have!

    I'm keeping the lil things in fibre pots in my room and in the bathroom(much to others annoyance)
    Except for the courgettes they are growing quite slow,
    Last year I bought an eggplant and I only got 2 from it, I grew one courgette plant and again only got 2 courgettes from it, so I'm very much hoping that It all goes better this year!


    I do have my blueberry and strawberry plants form last year still.

    Im 22 from East London, Studying full time Biology and working part time to survive
    any free time I have is either spent online wasting time and tryig to meet up with mates etc When I get the summer off from uni: I love cooking/baking, researching healthier lifestyles and food and crafting.

    Well I better get back to studyin :S

    :wave:

    Hannah
    Last edited by angeleyezx; 01-04-2008, 02:10 PM.

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    Hola Hannah!

    Studying? When the sun is shining for the 1st time in ages (it seems)!

    If you're growing stuff in pots (besides the fact last year was rubbish for most for growing stuff) you should keep an eye on the varieties you choose to grow. Some small fruited aubergines might give you better returns than the 'normal' black beauty' type. Same with sweet peppers, might be better growing a mini variety or a non-blocky type.

    Anyway good luck with what you do grow. There are lots of threads on here about growing in containers, lots grow some stuff in containers even if they've allotments or gardens as well.
    To see a world in a grain of sand
    And a heaven in a wild flower

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    • #3
      Hi and welcome to the vine. Good luck with your growing.
      Happy Gardening,
      Shirley

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      • #4
        Originally posted by smallblueplanet View Post
        Hola Hannah!

        you should keep an eye on the varieties you choose to grow. Some small fruited aubergines might give you better returns than the 'normal' black beauty' type. Same with sweet peppers, might be better growing a mini variety or a non-blocky type.
        Hiya, I pretty much did the beginner move and picked up ones available, and if there was a chose the description.

        the aubergine one is Early long purple 2 according to the packet, not sure where I dropped the other seed packets :S
        But to me, these names don't mean much to me *shrugs*

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        • #5
          Hiya welcome to the vine........lots to do and plenty to get involved in......sun shining??? Can you please send it to the NW? lol.
          Dont worry about tomorrow, live for today

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          • #6
            Hola Hannah!

            Bienvenida al Vine!

            I too am a full time student and part-time worker, and having a plot is the best occupational therapy I could ever think of to get away from work and uni worries! So enjoy it and good luck with your studies and veggie growing!

            Saludos!

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            • #7
              hi from sunny devon good luck growing and cooking xx
              why not email me for recipe ideas they are all welcome email at thecookingwizard@yahoo.co.uk

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