Hello from erm wet Lincolnshire

[Traci B]

I have bought the last two issues of GYO and already made my standing order so I was thrilled when I found this forum too as I was looking for 'how to grow Coleus'

I am very new to growing anything other than a carrot top in water, but since March (when my greenhouse went up) I have been having the time of my life and even realised that the nettles at the bottom of my garden that I have been fighting with for years are now my best friend, great tea, great to eat and great as a hair conditioner (they are now staying in moderation!!)

I have a variety of things going on in my greenhouse at the moment, some herbs, tomatoes, chillies (cat ate them so had to brought in - not looking well ) cacti and some other bits and bats.
I am wanting to use the land at the bottom of my garden to grow veg for next season but first to tackle some of them nettles

We have also started to keep chickens earlier in the year and now enjoying the first of our fresh eggs which are by far the creamiest I have ever had before!!

Looking forward to the next growing season and my ripening tomatoes this year ... ho, and learning as much as I can from those of you whom know in the meantime!

Just to explain my aviator, went into the greenhouse the other day and found Mr Toad sitting in my cacti pots resting his little arm there as if he was sat in a comfy armchair. He later went on his way ... hopefully without a cati spike up his bottom!!!

[happybunny]

hiya!!!!

Welcome to the vine!

stacey x

oh stupid me 4got my name is on my signature

[Comfreyfan]

And a very wet welcome from soggy Devon!

[Traci B]

Good to know I am not the only one getting wet at the moment

Thanks for the welcomes!

[Comfreyfan]

It has persisted down all day, just got heavier as the day wore on. Good thing there's plenty to read on here!

[zazen999]

Howdy from very wet South Derbyshire...but on the plus side it is watering the lottie and we saw another frog in the front garden this morning.

[Seahorse]

Hello and welcome Traci, from another soggy resident of Lincolnshire

[Traci B]

Howdy from very wet South Derbyshire...but on the plus side it is watering the lottie and we saw another frog in the front garden this morning.

I have a fairly large frog that seams to have taken up home in my flowerpot 'storage' corner. The other day I thought I'd scared it off raking through the pots as it went under the fence to next door, but it was back again this afternoon ... Giving me ideas for a pond too I feel.
We are over run with toads too!
But on the bright side as you say, at least all the water butts are filling

Hello and welcome Traci, from another soggy resident of Lincolnshire

Great to see another Lincoln Yellowbelly here!

[wiccanlou]

hello and welcome, ponds are great i haven't got one sadly but my neighbour has.

[zazen999]

I have a fairly large frog that seams to have taken up home in my flowerpot 'storage' corner. The other day I thought I'd scared it off raking through the pots as it went under the fence to next door, but it was back again this afternoon ... Giving me ideas for a pond too I feel.
We are over run with toads too!
But on the bright side as you say, at least all the water butts are filling

I'd love a little pond in our garden; even left some space for one when I planned the garden out; but seeing as we are right next to a canal my OH's argument is that we have an inbuilt water feature...plus as the gardens are 'allotment style' - I wouldn't feel safe in case any visiting kids to other gardens wandered in.