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Hello folks, I've only had an allotment in Woodcote, Oxfordshire for about 34 years so I consider myself just a beginner. I first got the bug when taken to allotments in Henley on Thames by my Grandfather just after the War (Second World, not Boer). I like to try new as well as old techniques and try to grow two or three new items every year. This way I get to learn what suits my soil and location. I find infinite pleasure in being out of doors in the sun and the wind, in exercising, getting my hands in the soil and taking fresh food home and preparing and eating it. I try to help other allotment holders in our location with plants and advice and it gives me huge pleasure when someone new takes up growing. It's a fantastic hobby, wholesome, healthy, therapeutic and rewarding, so keep digging and enjoy the moment. Alan Farmer
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Welcome to the vine Alan!
Sounds like you can teach us comparative newbies a thing or three!
Glad to have you aboard!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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Hi welcome, it's only my second year growing so that makes me but a dot on the gardening map lol I could prob fit my knowledge on a postage stamp now !
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Welcome Alan,goodness 34 years as an allotmenteer you must have seen it all in that time. I like your attitude towards gardening, and helping others to enjoy it.
I too share a love for the outdoors and getting my hands dirty in the garden or now down my newly aquired allotment, there is nothing like it.
Enjoy the chatter on the vine.
Gardening should always be a pleasure and never a chore,only someone forgot to tell the weeds
"If you don't have a plan, a goal for yourself, then you are almost certainly a part of someone else's"
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Welcome 'O wise one!' I've only grown Runner beans, tomatoes, herbs and my stomach
so far - but addicted.
Hope you enjoy 'Vine-Life as much as the rest of us!
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All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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hello and welcome to the vine from a learner..lolComment
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Welcome to the vine
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Hi alan
I wished you lived near me.Comment
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