Hello everyone

[Psy]

Hello my name is Paul and i'm in St.Ives in Cambs,

We're in to our second full season on our allotment so relatively inexperienced growers but learning fast. Plenty of questions.
It's been a tricky season so far with the lack of rain and the lack of time (one&three year old girls) to water.

Looking forward to getting useful advice from you guys to help me along the way.

P

[Small pumpkin]

Welcome to the vine

[bikermike]

Welcome!

have you planted any soft fruit yet? our small boy loves rooting through the raspberries and blackberries

It means we don't get many, but it does mean time for watering.

[Jay-ell]

Hi Psy

something beginning with "V'

Welcome to the Vine.

If you haven't done it this year think about mulching your plants. Nab neighbours grass cuttings, spoiled hay/straw bales and spread it around the beds to shade the soil from the sun and stop it drying out.

When planting big plants like squash or courgettes, take the top off a pop bottle and cut the bottom out. Bury that so that the now opened bottom is just above the soil and the top is down under the roots of the plant so that you can then water through the bottle straight to the roots.

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Paul

[jackarmy]

Welcome from me also Paul, plenty of great advice here but best i can give is simple, catch up on all the threads that interest you if you have plenty of time that is , enjoy.

[Jay22]

Welcome to the Vine from me too Paul!

[Lumpy]

Hello Paul and welcome to the Vine.

[Philthy]

Greetings, Paul. Welcome along

[chillithyme]

Welcome Paul

[Psy]

Thanks for the kind welcome
Now to find out how to post some pictures so I can post a question or two.

[Earthgirl Jen]

Thanks for the kind welcome
Now to find out how to post some pictures so I can post a question or two.

Good evening Psy and welcome, get your posts up to between 10-15 and then I think I was able to post pics, (having joined in June 2018) they are a lovely bunch on here, enjoy x

[Psy]

Ah ok thanks Jen, I thought it might be something like that.
Best get on with posting then as i have some mystery chilis i was hoping someone might be able to identify before I have to sample them to discover their strength...

[Mr Bones]

Hi Psy and welcome to the vine