let's try this again

[annetteevans]

hi everyone,
i wrote a message early this morning introducing myself but noone replied so i thought i's try again

Hello everyone, how's the gardening going? i'm a complete novice so any tips would be great

ta Annette

[rainbowbrite]

hi annette, i've only just logged on so welcome, i'm sure just like everyone else on here you'll beome hooked on the gardening as well as this website!!

what you growing and where (lottie, garden etc)

[annetteevans]

yay thanks for replying

Hi There,
I've just planted

little gems
beetroot
greyhound cabbage
carrots
and cucumber

i think these are right for the time of the year, i've been asking people because i have no clue about the seasons yet and what should be planted when. i've taken up a corner of my parent's garden to grow in but i'll slowly take over tee hee

[rainbowbrite]

ooh sounds good, i'm by no means an expert but things i would be looking for is slugs and snails cuz if you're garden is anything like mine they will be the bane of your life!!

if you don't have much luck to start off with don't give up because sometimes things take a few attempts. also i'm, not sure but i think cucumbers don't have a good success rate outside so you might have to take over the house as well!!

[annetteevans]

I have everything in a two tier plastic greenhouse at the moment, the soil in the garden wasn't great so i planted then in cells and yog pots etc. I have added compost to part of the garden now but i think i'll wait for everything to sprout and grow a little bit before putting it out. i keep reading that carrots don't like to be transplanted to i might sow some in the garden tomorrow, i have a couple in tubs, i'll just have to see what works, it's a learning process i guess

keep in touch and i'll let you know how the experimenting goes

[Alison]

Cucs are fine outside so long as you have the right variety, usuallyl ridge types. Marketmore for example tend to do very well.

[annetteevans]

i'm not sure what type i have but i will check

Thanks!

[Alice]

Welcome to the Vine Annette. Sorry there was no one around to welcome you this morning. They were probably all at church
At this time of year you don't need to put your veg in a greenhouse, it will get on fine outside. Hope it's all successful for you.

[moggssue]

Hi Annette - I dont get onto the pooter very much at weekends so sorry i didnt see your post! But welcome anyhoo - you'll soon be hooked like the rest of us!

And I do agree about slugs and snails, they're the bane of my life I'm afraid!!

Good luck and happy gardening.

[Holly21]

Hi Annette,
When you say 'novice', if you actually mean 'complete beginner', then me too!! So no help, tips or advice from me I'm afraid, but thought I'd say hi anyway. Good luck with the growing - look forward to reading how you're getting on
Holly

[seasprout]

Hi Annette, lots of people are out gardening at weekends and get the the PC's in the week.

Welcome to the Vine.

[Cornish Pixie]

HI Annette
Im with you and Holly! i do have a little knowledge but not much! Good luck and keep in touch!

[soapymutt]

Hi Annette, I've just arrived too, where in the country are you?

[Snadger]

Welcome to the vine Annette.........just got back from church, crikey what a long service it was!

[HeyWayne]

HI Annette
Im with you and Holly! i do have a little knowledge but not much! Good luck and keep in touch!

You related to our piskie?

Annette, sorry for not having replied before. I tend to use the "new posts" button and don't always get time to read, let alone reply to all new posts, and introductions.

Never mind, I've done it now - welcome aboard.

I have little knowledge too, but hopefully make up for it with enthusiasm.