what 1st?

[scrummy5]

Right ok! complete novice! should i be doing something now to get ready or is it ok to wait till it gets abit warmer? Feel like i should be b doing something but its so god damm cold!!!! :-/

[Nicos]

Hi there- and welcome to the Vine!!

Start planning- and making list of plants you want to grow , and where- and what equipment you think you'll need to buy!
Look through loads of books too ( then we can ask you for advice!)
...actually- it'll make you realise how much you already know without realising it!

Do you have a lottie- garden patch or plan to grow in tubs?

[ardroil]

stupid question but its been bugging me for ages so im just going to ask,
what does f1 mean when its put before seeds

[RedThorn]

stupid question but its been bugging me for ages so im just going to ask,
what does f1 mean when its put before seeds

heres a quote hope it make sense

A first-generation offspring of two plants of closely related species or strains. (The “F” stands for “filial.”) The resulting plants are usually more vigorous than either parent and have other qualities that are considered more desirable. However, the seeds produced by an F1 hybrid will rarely produce plants of comparable value.

[RedThorn]

Right ok! complete novice! should i be doing something now to get ready or is it ok to wait till it gets abit warmer? Feel like i should be b doing something but its so god damm cold!!!! :-/

Now's the perfect time to reflect on what you want to do and plan! Not that I did last year am trying to plan this year though. Once you've started to think about what you want to grow and where, the grapes here are really friendly and helpful so good luck!

[scrummy5]

Well im growing in a raised bed so i know i've got to split it into 4 i'm guna grow pots but do i grow them from seed or sets ( or whatever there called when not seeds) carrots, cauli, onions and peas and strawberry's? what likes growing with what? whats best grown from seed and whats not? when do i plant the seeds? actually i know nothing???

[Alice]

Welcome to the Vine Scrummy.
So many questions there, and you might get on better asking them one at a time.
But, potatoes you grow from seed potatoes and onions from onion sets (well you can grow them from seed but I don't recommend it for a beginner.) Both will be available in garden centres now, but there's no rush to plant. It's still very cold so I would just work on planning til spring comes - and working on getting answers to your questions.
Good luck with the project.

[perkin]

Hi scrummy,

Welcome to the Vine. You'll find lots of helpful advice on here - and lots of lovely helpful people as well.
You'll find sowing advice on the back of seed packets, though small plants and sets (onions & shallots) are always available from garden centres if you decide to take that option.
If you're starting now, then you can do a lot from seed at this time of year - what do you and your family like to eat?
Use the search facility on the Vine to check out threads on specific veggies or fruit - you'll be sure to find lots of previous discussions on most things.

[scrummy5]

Thanks One of my downfalls not very patient! but i'm learning!

[marilynsmith]

Right ok! complete novice! should i be doing something now to get ready or is it ok to wait till it gets abit warmer? Feel like i should be b doing something but its so god damm cold!!!! :-/

This is just the time of year to get cracking! You need a roaring fire, a nice cup of tea with some chocolate biscuits and a great pile of seed and plant catalogues. Then have a lovely time planning and dreaming!

[Irie Jan]

HI Scrummy!

How you doing? Welcom to the mad house

We are all mad about gardening and other nature related things on here. Take your time have a think about what you want to plant, what you like to eat! Do you want any flowers? Plan it all out pen and paper and do a bit at a time! look things up on here and google things as well, you can find out so much just from here realy

Best of luck with it all.
Regards Jan

[Irie Jan]

[QUOTE=scrummy5;342890] what likes growing with what? QUOTE]

Have a google search companion planting! There will be web sites that tell you what plants grow well together. Also what not to plant near each other! Will give you a few ideas

[miffy]

Hi, i felt exactly the same, you've waited for your plot got it and then it is eek what now?
Make a list of things you like to eat on the veggie front and stuff you would like to try. Get hold of a good ref book like Andy Clevelly's lottie book lots of really good advice about planning out your lottie and what to grow where.
If you feel better with a smaller bit do that first, i divided my plot into three and so far i have tackled the clearing first and then put in a few raised beds, lots still to do but i can see i have made a mark so far.
I know what you mean about the cold so plan and do some reading whilst it is still so cold and then when the Spring comes you'll be ready.