Today is the day !

[Norburger]

Just thought I would post a quick note here... am new to the forum and am being given the keys to my allotment today ... so to speak.

Have been waiting just about 1year so I guess not to long by some standards.

[RedThorn]

Hi and welcome to ya Norburger. Congrats on you lottie you must be stoked! You got it just in time for the growing season too. Got any plans yet?

[Norburger]

Little and often I am thinking to begin...

Looking for the staples really .. Spuds, carrots, courgettes etc.... The wife would like some flowers to cut esp. dahlias

Depending on its size I will try and scrounge a greenhouse or coble one together from something.

[RedThorn]

That's good. It helps to grow things you know you'll eat. Use the search function, there's loads on here about people cobbling together greenhouses and polytunnels at a reasonable price. My greenhouse I got off freecycle. I'll say this now as I'm sure loads will, Plan, Plan and Plan or in my case plan and then ignore it The most important thing is to just well plain ENJOY it!

[Eyren]

Ooh, exciting! Be sure to tell us what's it's like! (but be aware that the forum will be offline this evening and tomorrow, owing to moving to new hardware).

[Nicos]

How exciting!!...lets hope the weather is kind to you so you can enjoy the weekend outside!
..and welcome to the Vine!

Remember to take loads of photos!!!!

[HeyWayne]

I remember that feeling - just be sure to stand there for a bit and take it in before you get crackin'. Photos will help you down the line when you are disheartened - dig the photos out and look at what it was.

Enjoy it.

Oh, and welcome aboard.

[Hazel at the Hill]

....(but be aware that the forum will be offline this evening and tomorrow, owing to moving to new hardware).

Software, I think - unless someone is planning to bring me a new lappy?

Welcome to the vine, Norburger!

[Norburger]

Excellent plot !

Went to see and I am sharing a full plot with some friends, although we are working as 2 plots... so its 100ft by 23f, inherited with shed and huge pile of muck and vehicle access. a large strawberry patch and 3 crowns of rhubarb.

[Norburger]

Went to see and I am sharing a full plot with some friends, although we are working as 2 plots... so its 100ft by 23f, inherited with shed and huge pile of muck and vehicle access. a large strawberry patch and 3 crowns of rhubarb.

[Nicos]

Sounds fantastic!!!...well done!

[Norburger]

maybe a pic attached if i did it right.

Its a bargin price too £15 !

[Nicos]

Lovely!!!!

[dexterdoglancashire]

Congratlations! You will have many a happy hour on your lottie. Keep logging onto the vine as you will find plenty of helpful hints and tips to help you. Also, do keep everyone updated on how you get on.

[Eyren]

Very nice - no brambles or other nightmares to clear up, by the look of it. Congratulations!