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[Jonesthespy]

Hi, I'm Alun, very new to this, moved to Norfolk last year and a very large garden, full of lumpy grass and sky high nettles, been attacking the nettles and bouncing over the grass, managed to grow a few veg this summer, tomato,peas and courgette, the yellow ball kind, that was a good crop, handing out footballs all summer!!! Not much experience with planting and nurturing but willing to learn, have plans to get better over the winter, more planning and digging. Useless with names, types, what's best where and when so in between rebuilding my old! motorbike, will be here for advice and tips.

[rustylady]

Hi Alun - welcome to the Vine. You'll find we're a friendly crowd, and there are some good tips on here. Feel free to ask questions.

[Caro]

Hi Alun, and welcome. This is a great place for us novice gardeners!

[Jonesthespy]

Thanks for that

Thanks for that, I'm sure I'll find something useful and still be confused haha!

[Croila]

Hi Alun, and welcome ... This is an absolutely BRILLIANT place to learn loads! I only got into growing things this summer and whilst it was good being able to read a few books, I definitely got the most useful information on this forum. People are so kind in dispensing advice, thinking about your question and doling out answers, honestly, you wouldn't believe how nice they are It's the best place to learn, and I just can't wait till I can help other folks out in return!

[Nicos]

Hi there- and welcome to the Vine!

...you easily get confused eh????....so do we!...you're going to fit in superbly!!

[vicky]

Hi Alun, welcome to the vine. Like the name too!

[ginger ninger]

Hi Alun, hope you enjoy your stay with use nutters . Pull up a chair and nip over onto the chat thread for a natter with us.

[Jeanied]

Hello Jones the spy - and what a name to choose! Welcome to the vine - I'm sure you will find all the mystery and magic you desire here!
Or at least some straightforward answers to some straightforward questions!

[Jonesthespy]

Thanks for all your replies and welcoming notes.Nothing mysterious in the name its a welsh joke;
A Russian spy was dropped by parachute in the Welsh hills with instructions to contact a Mr. Jones who lived in the small village of Llanfair, and give him the code message "the tulips are blooming well today."

Arriving at the village he asked a small boy where Mr. Jones lived and was directed to a small cottage at the end of the village.

He knocked on the door and the owner emerged. "Are you Mr. Jones?"

"I am."

"The tulips are blooming well today."

Mr. Jones stared at him in amazement and then smiled.

"Ah, you must have come to the wrong house. It's Jones-the-spy you want."

Or if you prefer, one of the characters in "Ivor the Engine"

[Croila]

Oh that's brilliant, love it! My father's Welsh ... Must tell him about Jones-the-spy!

[Jeanied]

Didn't the Russians have a problem with a Welsh male voice choir? When the Russian officials checked their passports half of the choir had the surname Jones and the other half were called Evans.

[weekendwellies]

Ah, the Jones'. A large family of Welsh decent.

[Jonesthespy]

Well I can always safely say "It wasn't me, you want the other Jones"

[Bigmallly]

Welcome to the vine Alun & happy spying.