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    I used to subscribe to the magazine but space at home has forced a cull! I’m pleased to have found this forum though a the moment my time is v limited. I raise too many tomato plants every year and give a lot away locally, mostly in second hand coffee cups etc.Hence the username!
    I do grow other things as well. I have an average-sized greenhouse and 4 small deep beds in the garden. We also have an allotment. My partner usually does most of the work but this year he can’t because he’s waiting for a hip operation and can’t walk. I’m going to need some short cuts!! Onwards and upwards as they say….

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    Hi Diane, and welcome to the vine
    Location - Leicestershire - Chisit-land
    Endless wonder.

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      Hello Diane and welcome to the Vine from me too!!
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      • #4
        Hello and welcome from me too.

        Best wishes for a great growing year.

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          Welcome Diane! You're amongst fellow excessive seed sowers here I always end up sowing way too many tomatoes and other things and give them away to (really I force them upon) anyone who stands still for long enough
          Nestled somewhere in the Cambridgeshire Fens. Good soil, strong winds and 4 Giant Puffballs!
          Always aim for the best result possible not the best possible result

          Forever indebted to Potstubsdustbins

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          • #6
            Hello and welcome to the vine Diane.

            You’re amongst good company, we’re all guilty of growing to many tomatoes and it doesn’t seem right to compost them.
            Location....East Midlands.

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            • #7
              Welcome Diane . Look forward to hearing which varieties you grow.
              Northern England.

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                Hi Diane welcome to the forum Hope all goes well for you both,having lists really helps when times limited outside,let us know what sort of short cuts you need
                Location : Essex

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                  Welcome to the forum.
                  Near Worksop on heavy clay soil

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                  • #10
                    Hi there, and Welcome to the Vine from me too!
                    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                    Location....Normandy France

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                    • #11
                      Hi Diane
                      Location: SE Wales about 1250ft up

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Diane Tomato Grower View Post
                        .... My partner usually does most of the work but this year he can’t because he’s waiting for a hip operation and can’t walk. I’m going to need some short cuts!! Onwards and upwards as they say….[/SIZE]
                        get him some tools he can use sitting down Welcome to the tomato vine just take your time is the best advice, Its a hobby not open heart surgery. just put a hour a day and takeon the jobs you can do in that. If its going to take more than an hour then do it over a couple of week ends. you end up knac... errr tireing yourself out and won't get it done. I know not everyone likes it but Weed membrane can be your friend and if you want colour, buy some tubs from your local £ store andgrow some flowers in them and use those to weigh the fabric down rather than bricks.

                        And don'tbeafraid to ask for help - if you explain that its till your partner is up and about again I'd be amazed ifyou don't get offers of help ... you can always host a BBQ on the plot with a few beers to you gang of helpers.

                        ntg
                        ntg
                        Never be afraid to try something new.
                        Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                        A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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