Hello

[NickG]

Hi, thought I would join seeing as I have been lurking for a few months now.

We took on our first ever allotment earlier in the spring, a neglected half plot (more like a 3/4 sized plot) that had a third covered in an old structure base of concrete.

Since April we (my wife and 3 kids aged from 2 to 12) have cleared the site, built a boundary fence to keep my youngest from wandering off, built raised beds, levelled the ground, put weed membrane down and planted. We have also recently purchased and put a poly tunnel up as well as a shed, finally feels like the hard work has come together.

Currently we are growing:
Carrots (multi coloured and some standard ones)
Parsnips
Onions
Loads of different squashes
Courgettes
Cucumbers
Peas
Sweet peas
Strawberries
Blue berries
Raspberries
Loganberries
Black currants
Blackberries
Pumpkins
Cabbage
Sprouts
Leeks
Peppers
Chillies
Potatoes
Loads of different tomatoes

I'm sure I have missed some off but hoping the kids have something to show for all their hard work lol. Will try and post a pic or two from my phone when I can work it out.

[SaraJH]

Oh my word Nick, you have done sooooo much. Those pesky red ants must be quaking in their boots!

Welcome to the forum, it's a great place so please stick around.

Where abouts are you and do you have any pics of your lottie?

We are nosey buggers on here and we LOVE photos

[NickG]

Hopefully these 2 pics load okay, I haven't got any recent ones but will take some when we go over the next few days.

My eldest took these two, if it works okay you will be able to see the perimeter fence I built along with the concrete foundation on the side that runs half length of the plot. Used this as the base for the polytunnel along with for the shed.

I am based in Blackburn Lancs, hoping at least something is harvested so my middle daughter can take to show and tell.

My youngest little boy Finley just loves to play in the mud and dig holes

[NickG]

Apologies for the picture quality, I don't seem to have the hang of how to post them like others have.

Finley also likes to pet the ants

[NickG]

Oh my word Nick, you have done sooooo much. Those pesky red ants must be quaking in their boots!

Welcome to the forum, it's a great place so please stick around.

Where abouts are you and do you have any pics of your lottie?

We are nosey buggers on here and we LOVE photos

Thank you for the warm welcome Sara, look forward to getting to know you all 👍😊

[Containergardener]

Welcome Nick

[NickG]

Welcome Nick

Thank you CG

[Small pumpkin]

Welcome to the vine

[muddled]

Hello Nick, welcome to the vine!

You certainly have gone 'all in' with veggie growing!
You've achieved in a short while what takes most of us several years.

If Finlay likes petting the ants (sounds like my kind of kid ) maybe you should consider vermicomposting for him....he's just gonna lurve playing with them worms

[veggiechicken]

Hello Nick and a big welcome to you and your family!
Your Finley sounds a real character!

[Nicos]

Hi there...and welcome to the Vine from me too!

[Ms-T]

welcome lots of fun and info on here..

[Knight of Albion]

A very warm welcome to the forum, dear Nick

[Guest]

Hi and welcome to the vine

[noviceveggrower]

Hello there