Hi there newbie gardener here

[susiewoosie]

Hi everyone

I've joined the forum yesterday and I have been gardening for about 3 days. Gardening was my dads speciality but he passed away 3 weeks ago so I'm trying to carry on his legacy.

We only moved to Scotland last June and the house we are in has no actual earth to grow stuff in so I am trying to grow everything in containers. We had bought the raised beds, topsoil, compost and manure but hadn't actually started anything.

Fingers crossed that I can grow something at least

Sue

[pottie]

Pottie

Hi Newbie gardener

Im new to this site too, ive similar problems in that can only grows things in tubs. I live in Kilcreggan, Argyll, about 2 hours driving from you!!

I wish you luck with your gardening!!!!!! Your dad will be helping you in spirit, im sure!!

All the best

[susiewoosie]

I hope so I need all the help I can get

[jackie j]

Hi and welcome so sorry about your dad but he will guide you I am sure. I got an allotment about a month before my sister died so I look at it that I was meant to get one to take my mind off loosing her.
Good luck with growing
Happy gardening

[susiewoosie]

Thanks Jackie. I have never grown anything so this is all a bit of an experiment.

[Jillyreeves]

Hello and welcome

Good luck with your gardening and Im sure you will do your dad proud.

[basketcase]

Hello and good luck. Sorry to hear about your dad.

[DIG4VICTORY]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad.

He will be smiling down on you while you work your magic and no doubt send you some sun when needed..

Happy digging!

[selfraising]

Hi and welcome & sorry to hear about your dad. He'll be watching you and feeling very proud, I'm sure.

[Flummery]

Hello and welcome. Take the advice of the seed packets. They really do mean it when they tell you when you can sow the seeds!
Also, bear in mind that plants WANT to grow. You just have to be careful not to do things to stop them!
Good luck.

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

Hi Susie and welcome to the Grapevine. There is a meeting arranged for the Ayrshire Grapes on the 11th of April, at 11am, in Hayes Garden Land, if you fancy a coffee and a chat you will be most welcome

[susiewoosie]

ooh thanks. Wheres Hayes Garden Land? Still new to Ayr.

Thanks as well Flummery

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

Hi Susie,
Hayes Garden Land is just north of Symington. Hayes Garden Land has a website which gives better directions than I can. I've been in Ayrshire for a few years, originally from Glasgow.

[susiewoosie]

Thanks Freckle. I'm a southern softie originallyfrom Reading. If I can get a bus to the garden centre I will be there.