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[ChocCosmos]

Hi to everyone.

Only joined this morning and am hoping to share all the successes and failures that comes with growing your own.

Had an allotment briefly a couple of years ago but had to give it up as didn't have the time to devote to the weed infested plot I had been given! Was very disappointed that I never got to grow anything in it so decided to try growing my own salad and veg on a smaller scale at home.

I can't wait to get going on seed sowing but can't decide whether I'm going to make a raised bed or just put things in pots. Decisions, decisions...

[annetteevans]

welcome to the vine, i only started in july last year and evertone here was a great help. the main thing is to know it's a learning curve, last year i took up some space in my parents' raised beds and this year theyt are letting me dig up the lawn to make a veggie patch!

just see how it goes, and ask for whatever advice you need because the peeps on here are great

GOOD LUCK!

[Stacey Steve]

Welcome CC

I had a brief love/hate relationship with a plot 20+ years ago, that was a really evil bit of ground and had to give it up due to workload increasing but I've now had 3 plots for a few years and am not looking back.

No matter where you are growing or on what scale, there will always be plenty of advice on here.

Best of luck.

[Two_Sheds]

Had an allotment briefly a couple of years ago but had to give it up as didn't have the time to devote to the weed infested plot I had been given!

They are all weedy to start with aren't they?
I am still digging couch & buttercup out of my raspberry bed every year... the weeds grow faster & stronger than anything else
An allotment certainly takes a lot of time to get it cleared, up and running. Best of luck with your back yard growing, and welcome

[FionaH]

Hi and welcome

[terrier]

Hi CocoCosmos, welcome to the forum. To get you started on your new patch, have a look at this thread:
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...mag_25863.html
Best of luck.

[ChocCosmos]

welcome to the vine, i only started in july last year and evertone here was a great help. the main thing is to know it's a learning curve, last year i took up some space in my parents' raised beds and this year theyt are letting me dig up the lawn to make a veggie patch!

just see how it goes, and ask for whatever advice you need because the peeps on here are great

GOOD LUCK!

Thanks. It's good to know the people are helpful. I'm certainly going to need all the advice I can get!

Exiting project you're going to have creating your veggie patch. I've still got some landscaping to do in garden (new wider lawn and maybe replace patio if budget allows) hence me pondering where I am going to grow my veggies. Think it may be in pots for this year until I know where I can make a more permanent raised bed.

[ChocCosmos]

Welcome CC

I had a brief love/hate relationship with a plot 20+ years ago, that was a really evil bit of ground and had to give it up due to workload increasing but I've now had 3 plots for a few years and am not looking back.

Yes mine was dire. Full of couch and horsetail. It that wasn't bad enough, the allotmenteers either side of my plot were adjoining neighbours that didn't get on so I was stuck in the middle of their feuds! I'll be glad to have the peace and tranquility of my own garden and friendly neighbours just enquiring about what I'm growing!

[ChocCosmos]

Thanks Two Sheds. Growing at home should be easier on my back as well!

[ChocCosmos]

Hi and welcome

Thanks Fiona

[ChocCosmos]

Hi CocoCosmos, welcome to the forum. To get you started on your new patch, have a look at this thread:
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...mag_25863.html
Best of luck.

Hi Terrier. The allotment has gone sadly hence me growing at home but hopefully next year will have my own plot in the garden.

[stephenwithap]

welcome cc
you have made the best first move by joining the vine
its fantastic and the people are just brilliant as i have found ovrer the last two weeks
forget face book and myspace lol the vine is the one its the future lol
oh yes we are also a bit nutty on here as well as you will find out we like to have a laff as well as caring for our allotments and patches lol
only thing missing is a bar to buy drinks lol
so once again welcome pull up a computer chair chat for a while be happy
steve

[Flummery]

Welcome to the vine - yep, sadly you have to bring your own drinks - but ask any questions you like. It makes us feel important if we know the answer!

[BrideXIII]

welcome to the vine

I am still waiting for an allotment, better get one soon, the garden has been dug up, the windowsills are full, and at this rate i may have to take up the lounge floor!!!

[stephenwithap]

ciggarette free same time as me lol keep goin