A big hello from Essex

[markinessex]

Hello everyone, I have been lurking on the site for some time, but I thought is best that I registered and joined in the fun.

I am new to growing my own, just built some raised beds in the garden ready for next year. Although I am going some overwintering onions and garlic.

Also, just got myself a composting bin.

Mark

[skinny bean]

Hi markinessex, i've just registered - seems we are two newbies so just saying hi. Just about to start an allotment and need loads of advice as this is all new to me so will probably be here a lot. Good luck

[markinessex]

Hi skinnybean - this site is great, I have been reading loads on here, and hopefully I will get a good crop next year. I would love to have an allotment too, but at the moment there are none in my local area.

[zazen999]

Hi Mark.

My G'vnor lives on Mersea Island...


Sounds like you have made a good start. Raised beds, compost bin, onions and garlic; perfect.

[markinessex]

Mersea Island is a pretty unique place, it does seem to have it own weather too.

[BrideXIII]

Hi both of you, I am sure you will love it here, lots of advice and laughs.
smashing bunch of grapes they are.

[moggssue]

Hi both, and good luck with your growing!!

[Stacey Steve]

I was born in Essex and used to own a compost bin, a Ford Cortina.

Used to dig it out for special occassions

[vicky]

Hiya Markinessex and Skinnybean
Mersea is such a fab place, I often daytrip there with the naughty children...
Welcome to the vine both of you

[Flummery]

Hi Mark and Skinny - welcome to the grapevine. They are a splendid bunch of chaps and chapesses who will give you loads of brilliant advice and many a belly laugh. People like this bunch restore your faith in humanity.

[shirlthegirl43]

Hello and welcome to the vine both.

[Glutton4...]

Hello, and a big welcome to more Essex bods!

We occasionally visit Mersea when collecting Land Rover spares from RST, and I usually stock up on Veg from the guy who runs the little stall down the road - He's very reasonable, and his produce is lovely!

Although, next year, I won't need to buy so much, coz hopefully I'll be growing my own.

Anyway, good luck with your Veg growing, and welcome to the vine.

Regards,
G4

[markinessex]

At the moment, I buy my veg from Bonners Barn - just on the mainland side of the island. He gets most of his veg locally, which I like to support.

Thanks all for the warm welcome.
Mark