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[Mrs Dobby]

Good to hear what you've been up to on your new plot Mrs Dobby.
Hubby and me are off to ours tomorrow and I'm really excited to get started. We haven't a clue what state ours is in but we don't care. We'll roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

Will let you know how we get on.

Rhonda

PS good news about toning and weight loss, an added bonus

Hope you enjoy yourselves, and that the weather isnt too rough on you!

We started a thread about our plot when we first got it, with a few before and after piccies, take a look if you're interested, the link is http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ead.php?t=2681

[nick the grief]

Seymores books are what orginally got me into self sufficiency....and The Good Life of course!

Felicity Kendal - what a superb bottom she has, enough to make anyone want to GYO

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi Rondaroo, welcome to the vine.

Joy Larkcom's Grow Your Own Vegetables is full of advice and covers virtually every aspect of veg growing ISBN 0 7112 1963 X good luck

Hi Rondaroo and welcome to the vine! yes, I agree, I've just got this book off ebay and its brill.

I would also recommend The Allotment handbook by Caroline Foley ISBN 1843305836; Allotment Gardening by Susan Berger ISBN 1903998549, The Allotment Book by Andi Clevely ISBN 000720759X and not forgetting The Veg and Herb Expert by Dr Hessayon. (I wouldn't use the pest "remedies" he suggests though).

Happy reading and digging! Do let everyone know how you get on. DDL

[Snadger]

Hi Rondaroo and welcome to the vine! yes, I agree, I've just got this book off ebay and its brill.

I would also recommend The Allotment handbook by Caroline Foley ISBN 1843305836; Allotment Gardening by Susan Berger ISBN 1903998549, The Allotment Book by Andi Clevely ISBN 000720759X and not forgetting The Veg and Herb Expert by Dr Hessayon. (I wouldn't use the pest "remedies" he suggests though).

Happy reading and digging! Do let everyone know how you get on. DDL

An impressive array DDL!!!

What gardening books are you hoping to get off Santa then?

[dexterdoglancashire]

Not sure - what would you recommend? DDL

[nick the grief]

I'd reccommend the 3 you've got DDL

Hi Rondaroo
Not a book I know but have a search for "The Allotment" DVD's it was done by ITV West & that was a reasonable series with some good tips on there.

[Rondaroo]

Hi everyone

still not been to the plot yet, only got the access key last night so we plan to go on Saturday . . . . blooming dark nights, I'd be there tonight if I could.

Anyway received my copy of the Allotment Book and wanted to say thankyou to those who recommended it. It's brilliant with some really great tips and ideas.

Will keep you all updated on our first visit at the weekend.

Bye for now

[Mrs Dobby]

Good luck at the weekend Rondaroo! Dont forget to take your camera for some piccies of the plot to show us all, plus it'll give you some before shots so you can see just how far you've come when you take the work in progress and after shots next year!

[Hans Mum]

just thought i'd let you know the Andy Clevely Allotment Book is half price in WH Smith....guess what i'll be reading in bed tonight when OH is at work
happy digging folks