Author Topic: newbies here! (Read 3616 times)

elvis2003 · « **on:** July 26, 2007, 21:09:43 »

hello all,just to introduce ourselves,i am rachel,married to paul,and we have just been granted our very first allotment on a beautiful site in liverpool.so far all going really well,its totally overgrown and neglected,but already on just day three we are begininning to see actual ground! although we are both keen gardeners,we are looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully picking your brains! bye for now rach x

Jeannine · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2007, 21:21:09 »

Hi Rachel, welcome to A4A, you will find tons of info and friendship, also support when things go wonky. Pictures would be good and let us know what you like to grow. XX Jeannine

saddad · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2007, 21:54:45 »

Hi Rachel and Paul.. look forward to the pics have a great time...
I know the regulars will be bored with seeing them again but...

almost before and

after...
;D

newbies · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2007, 22:08:55 »

All I can say is 'wow' saddad! Gives me something to aim towards, definitely! Your plot is beautiful, with a capital B! Serious plot envy going on in this corner of the UK. ;D

elvis2003 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2007, 22:27:39 »

wow saddad i only wish our before was as gorgeous as yours,its seriously seriously overgrown with a huge bramble collective in the middle! saying that we are welcoming the challenge and i reckon its the right time of year for just that!thanks all for lovely welcome! oh sadda your after is just lovely and soooo inspiring!! xxx

rosebud · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2007, 22:44:55 »

Welcome Rachael & Paul. Let us all know how you are getting on , happy gardening. Rosebud ;D ;D

lorna · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2007, 22:54:01 »

Welcome Rachel and Paul. You have logged on to the best gardening site to be found. Hope you enjoy
Lorna

glosterwomble · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2007, 23:09:20 »

Hi Elvis2003 (aka R&P) welcome from me too, I agree with Jeannine, post lots of picture!!! I love to see before and afters.

Sadad....not sure if I've asked before but do you have a blog or website on your allotment? I Love the pics!

hopeful vegigrower · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2007, 23:15:29 »

Welcome Rachel & Paul - you will very quickly find that this is a great place for information. Lots of friendly people always willing to give advice. Been a big help to me and my friend (also newbies!).

PS. Love the name - you a fan of the great man?

OliveOil · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2007, 05:54:24 »

A little less conversation, a little more action...

thats my advice

(sorry couldnt resist)

Welcome ;D

saddad · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2007, 08:59:19 »

No sorry, no Website/blog... I'm an oldie in the techno stakes... you 're welcome to come and have a look though. That was the second digging... the Rhubarb crown was the only thing that came with the plot, apart from Couch and Creeping Buttercups!
;D

elvis2003 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:57:57 »

thanks again for the friendly welcome,and yes vegigrower we are both huge elvis fans(check my profile pic,graceland!) and oliveoil lol lol lol !! and here is my first question! what would you lot reccomend,replacing our green house panes with glass or plastic? most of the roof is still intact,its mainly the doors that need some fixing up,thanks in advice and i hope you are all having a great day!with love rach xx

markfield rover · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2007, 13:08:24 »

I prefer glass,for no other reason than being an old romantic!
Welcome but be warned this site can be addictive.

manicscousers · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2007, 14:25:40 »

Hiya, guys, welcome to the site, whereabouts in lovely liverpool are you,we're two ex pats, living in wigan now..hope you get lots of lovely veggies, happy planting ;D

cleo · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2007, 17:43:55 »

And welcome from me. Can`t say Mr Presley is my most favourite musician but there must be a thread about his songs and gardens.

Poor seed suppliers-Return to Sender

You aint nothing but groundsel

;D

elvis2003 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2007, 20:51:07 »

hope youve all had a great day at your lotties,i initiated myself by putting my fork thru my shoe doh!!! can any one please tell me how to insert a photo in a post please?ive found the icon,but all it does is put the letters img in my text? ta love rach ps i use apple mac if that makes a difference xx

saddad · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2007, 21:31:59 »

Yes it probably does... I don't use a an applemac..
You need to host your photo's I use Photobucket...
When pic is on photobucket copy the URL ( 2nd down) then open the reply insert image icon, paste url in.. I use control v.......
that's how I do it Rachel...
;D
Had a great day out on the lottie thanks Rachel, digging up and cleaning spuds, Desiree, Epicure, Anya, Snowdrop, Mimi, Salad Blue, Burgundy red,
:)

elvis2003 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2007, 21:49:12 »

thank you! im sure its not as complicated as it sounds!! will give it a go.i havnt even heard of all those varities,you must have been there all day to dig that many up! the chap next to us(who has been there 35 years) gave me a bunch of sweet peas today,how sweet,they smell so lovely! cant wait till next year to be able to return the favour.we are making great headway with clearing the plot,the husband put shelves up in the shed today and we have earmarked a compost site,its all going so well! love r x

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2007, 21:56:22 »

Quote from: markfield rover on July 27, 2007, 13:08:24

Welcome but be warned this site can be addictive.

Hah! my whole lottie is addictive!

Welcome to the site Rach and Paul :)

emmy1978 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2007, 21:57:49 »

Hello Rach and Paul! Welcome and happy digging. 8)

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