Hello from Bicester

[agoodey]

Greetings!

I have been growing vegetables since I was a small child and got my first plot about 8 years ago. Last May I managed to get an allotment fairly close to my house, but it hadn't been looked after for 4-5 years prior to me getting it. After a lot of hard work last year I am now looking forward to a productive season.

[Scarlet]

Hello and welcome to the vine...we love pics? Got any photos of your plot? Before and after would be lovely what are you planning to grow this year?

[agoodey]

I started a blog when I got the allotment and that has lots of pics on it - that can be found at myplot6.blogspot.co.uk...

This year I already have garlic (elephant, early purple wight, solent wight, and provence wight) red & white onion sets, shallot sets, and broad beans that I overwintered. My overwintered peas failed to germinate. In the last week I have planted 8 asparagus crowns in my new asparagus bed (I plan to grow more from seed) and my potatoes are all chitting away at the moment.

Other things that I have on my list for this year are:
Sweetcorn, Swede, Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Leeks, Beetroot, Courgettes, Pumpkins, French Beans, Runner Beans, Parsnips, Carrots, Radish, Spring Onions, various Salad leaves, and Cucamelons!

Quite a bit really

[Lumpy]

Hello and welcome to the Vine.

[agoodey]

Pic of the allotment when I got it last year:

Pic of the allotment last week (mid digging/weeding)

[Small pumpkin]

Welcome to the vine

[Guest]

Hi and welcome to the vine

[veggiechicken]

Hi and welcome
Your plot looks great - I'm jealous of your leeks already

[agoodey]

Hi and welcome
Your plot looks great - I'm jealous of your leeks already

the row that looks like leeks is my elephant garlic

[veggiechicken]

Then I'm jealous of your elephant garlic

[noviceveggrower]

Hi. Welcome to the Vine. Love the pictures of your plot

[Verinda]

Hello, welcome to the forum

[PyreneesPlot]

Hello and welcome to the Vine.
I see you've met some of the residents. Never mind
Enjoy your plot and the forum.

[mothhawk]

Hi, AG, welcome to the vine Your plot looks good already

[SusieG]

Your plot looks great! Happy growing and enjoy the Vine! You'll find a massive amount of knowledge and humour here!