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Jayb

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #960 on: June 21, 2016, 09:15:18 »
Hi ElizabethB, another welcome to A4A  :wave:
Hope you are settling into the forum  :happy7:
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AnnieD

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #961 on: February 13, 2017, 21:21:37 »
Hi everyone, a long time since your last newbie!

Thanks to squeezyjohn, I found this site and you all sound great.

I applied for an allotment when I retired and now 2 and a half yrs later, I have been allocated one. Quite daunting as I am a complete beginner with veg! I'm quite lucky, as it's not in shade, it's divided up into raised  beds, and the soil seems good (much better than our garden which is very chalky). Husband is digging over for me (2 out of 8 done so far) and I have lots of raspberry and blackberry canes, which I have cut right back.  I look forward to learning lots and having some chats.
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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #962 on: February 14, 2017, 05:23:05 »
Welcome AnnieD, and congratulations on your first Lotty!
Loads of help and ideas available on here, so just "search" or ask.
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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #963 on: February 14, 2017, 18:25:42 »
Welcome,Annie! Happy allotmenteering!

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #964 on: February 14, 2017, 20:32:54 »
welcome annie hope you enjoy this site as much as i have happy plotting
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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #965 on: February 21, 2017, 11:15:00 »
Hi All,

Newbie here, reporting for digging duty! :)

Was trying to find a newbie introduction post, and finally found it! Lol!

I am LottieLil, and I live and have an allotment in Portsmouth.  I have had it since 2009 which coincided with me getting redundancy and gave me lots of time to take a poor 5 rod plot and make it liveable! Well, it was for the first few years, but last year was a disaster, (everything got attacked and/or died) but I'll ignore that and move on!

I have a facebook page on it, but will share that when I have settled in a bit more, if that's ok?

Found this site when I was searching for blue pipe structures, and found a lovely pic of one on here! Now I have to save up for the stuff, and actually build it! Yay! I do love a challenge!

Anyway, hello to all you fellow allotmenteers! Nice to meet you all!

Tea anyone?  :coffee2:

Has a 5 rod plot in Portsmouth.

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #966 on: February 21, 2017, 12:21:04 »
Welcome Lottielil , we found some of our piping in a skip!

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #967 on: February 21, 2017, 13:15:01 »
Hi All,

Newbie here, reporting for digging duty! :)

Was trying to find a newbie introduction post, and finally found it! Lol!

I am LottieLil, and I live and have an allotment in Portsmouth.  I have had it since 2009 which coincided with me getting redundancy and gave me lots of time to take a poor 5 rod plot and make it liveable! Well, it was for the first few years, but last year was a disaster, (everything got attacked and/or died) but I'll ignore that and move on!

I have a facebook page on it, but will share that when I have settled in a bit more, if that's ok?

Found this site when I was searching for blue pipe structures, and found a lovely pic of one on here! Now I have to save up for the stuff, and actually build it! Yay! I do love a challenge!

Anyway, hello to all you fellow allotmenteers! Nice to meet you all!

Tea anyone?  :coffee2:


welcome i hope you enjoy the site and your allotment as much as i have
johhnyc015  may the plot be with you

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #968 on: February 21, 2017, 14:33:52 »
Thanks guys!
Has a 5 rod plot in Portsmouth.

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #969 on: February 21, 2017, 18:05:51 »
Hi LottieLil, Welcome from me too, love your Avatar  :wave:
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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #970 on: February 21, 2017, 20:00:59 »
Welcome to the site Lottielil

About 8 years ago, we were fortunate to get some blue pipe from people who had it left after building their house.  It included several meters of pipe and many of the joints, all for £5.  It has been so useful around the garden for various projects. 

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #971 on: February 21, 2017, 20:15:00 »

Thank you both!  :toothy10:

Wow that was lucky Paulines7!

I have so many plans for this year, can't wait to get going!

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #972 on: February 22, 2017, 07:55:21 »
Skip diver here too.
Welcome to the forum.

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #973 on: February 24, 2017, 09:02:42 »
Welcome annD and lottielil . Here's to a brilliant year of problem solving showing off and sympathy! X sunloving.

Lovely dahlia bed jonny you big show off!

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #974 on: March 22, 2017, 16:35:10 »
Hello,

Limited opportunities to garden where I am right now, but this looks like a great place to learn the craft of "allotmenteering" (is that a word?) for the future...

I look forward to following along as my tomatoes are ripening up for the last go around, most herbs are getting to the end of days and spinach is coming to the final crop as temperatures rise.

All the best,

Dr. John 

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #975 on: March 22, 2017, 18:02:20 »
Hello,

Limited opportunities to garden where I am right now, but this looks like a great place to learn the craft of "allotmenteering" (is that a word?) for the future...

I look forward to following along as my tomatoes are ripening up for the last go around, most herbs are getting to the end of days and spinach is coming to the final crop as temperatures rise.

All the best,

Dr. John 
welcome  Dr.john hope you enjoy this site in the main they are friendly lot full of tips and ideas happy growing once you get the hang of it this gyo thing can really grip you best of luck regards johhny
johhnyc015  may the plot be with you

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #976 on: March 22, 2017, 22:51:40 »
Had to look at your profile exactly where you are gardening at the moment.  Very different from here indeed.  Guess you will soon return to Blighty and get an allotment.  Enjoy the last of the tomatoes.  Do you grow any hot weather crops like okra or cowpeas? 

Welcome to A4A  :wave:

Hello,

Limited opportunities to garden where I am right now, but this looks like a great place to learn the craft of "allotmenteering" (is that a word?) for the future...

I look forward to following along as my tomatoes are ripening up for the last go around, most herbs are getting to the end of days and spinach is coming to the final crop as temperatures rise.

All the best,

Dr. John 

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #977 on: March 23, 2017, 14:06:49 »
Had to look at your profile exactly where you are gardening at the moment.  Very different from here indeed.  Guess you will soon return to Blighty and get an allotment.  Enjoy the last of the tomatoes.  Do you grow any hot weather crops like okra or cowpeas? 

Welcome to A4A  :wave:

I have some yard long bean seeds from some beans at the supermarket- I think they are related to cow peas.  Maybe I will plant them in the compost when everything else has gone.  I might also try some Jerusalem Artichokes since everyone seems to think that they are indestructible.  Back in the UK for a spell next week so I will see what is about.

Good ideas?

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #978 on: March 23, 2017, 16:19:15 »
Welcome annD and lottielil . Here's to a brilliant year of problem solving showing off and sympathy! X sunloving.

Lovely dahlia bed jonny you big show off!

why thank you sunloving just potted on another 50 plants for a bigger brighter showing off summer lol
johhnyc015  may the plot be with you

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Re: A place for newbies to introduce themselves.
« Reply #979 on: April 22, 2017, 11:46:52 »
Hello, another Newbie here just saying hi.

I'm a Lady Gardener, based in Leicestershire, I'm a professional Horticulturalist. And I grow and save Heritage Tomatoes, I'm a member of HSL. I'm getting into saving peas, beans & cucurbits.

I've got a productive veg patch in the back garden, which I'm slowly expanding to the detriment of the lawn.  :drunken_smilie:
I've got a couple of greenhouses.
I also save Seed for the Hardy Plant Society.
And I blog a bit.

Hoping to get to know you all in due time.
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