Hello

[Matizzy]

Hi

Just joined and I assume this is the place to say 'hi'

We've just taken on a half plot and went to visit it last night - and it is soooooooooo overgrown it's unbelievable.  Lots of hard work to get it looking good but we're up for a challenge  ;D

Our plot is in Whitnash in Warwickshire ;D - anyone else on that site?

Linda

[Matizzy]

[SnooziSuzi]

Hi Linda!

It's great to have you on the site,  we always apreciate new members.

Unfortunately most plots are overgrown when people first take them on because the previous encumbant thought until their last that they would be able to do something with it!!  ??? ???

Nows the time to clear the plot of weeds and begin on improving the soil for spring - you'll be surprised how quick the seasons come around when you're thinking ahead of what to plant!

I'm not in Warwickshire but further up in the north, but there's folks from all around on here so someone will be able to offer you local advice.

Su

[scotch-mist]

Hi Matizzy,
                Nice to see another new face (so to speak)
I'm in Northern Ireland, but that doesn't stop me putting my ha'penny's worth in. ;D
     Distance is no object on this site, everybody's welcome.
Snoozie is right, try to get the weeds under control and the soil improved for spring, and what you cant manage , cover over. this will keep the weeds down until you get time to tackle it.
         You'll find everyone really helpful here if you need advice, or even just fancy a chat ;)
Look forward to hearing how you get on  :D

[manicscousers]

Hiya, matizzy, welcome to the site, just in time to get all the work done over winter, have fun and take pictures, you'll amaze yourself with how much you get done  ;D

[kitten]

Hey matizzy, welcome to our madhouse for the criminally insane ;D (or those of us trying to battle weeds on a daily basis anyway  ::) )

As the others have said you're best off trying to prepare ground for lots of planting & sowing next spring, but if you manage to get a patch prepared soon you can get garlic & onions in now for overwintering.  Some people also put peas and broad beans in too, so do a search on this site and you'll get lots of advice.

Take plenty of piccies as you go along, you'll be amazed at how quickly your plot changes - and make sure you show us them, we are a nosey bunch  ;)

Best of luck, and don't worry about any questions you may have, there are plenty of experts here with brilliant advice for all us newbies x  ;D

[saddad]

Hello Linda/Mattizzy.... welcome to the madhouse...  ;D

[Froglegs]

And it's hello from me. :)

[jayce_k]

Just thought I'd drop by and say a brief "hello" to all you guys n gals.

I've had a allotment for just under two years now, crikey how time flies.

If I've done my signature properly there should be a link to my allotment blog.

If not, http://valiant-catfish.blogspot.com/ try there.

[lorna]

Welcome to 2 more new members. You will have fun, but a warning A4A is very addictive. Good luck with your plots.
Lorna

[SnooziSuzi]

HI Jayce,  

sorry but your sig didn't show up; it needs to be in the Signature section of the Forum Profile Information link in your profile.

Good luck and welcome to the site!

[Lauren S]

Hi Matizzy and Jayce K, and welcome to A4A.
It's very addictive, especially when you need to find info on a subject. I get so *lost* when reading  ::) and how time flies  ;D.


Lauren  :)

[manicscousers]

missed you, Jayce..welcome to the site  ;D

[jayce_k]

Hey, thanks for the welcome!  :)

[Robert_Brenchley]

Dunno about Leamington, but there are several of us from Birmingham.

[Matizzy]

Wow, what a lovely lot of welcome messages  :-*

Really looking forward to getting started - we've got loads of plans (and a 9 year old who thinks he's going to get paid to work on the plot  :o ) but will take it slowly, prepare the ground and see where it takes us.  What is the saying " a penny on the plant, a pound on the soil"

[Lauren S]

"a penny on the plant, a pound on the soil"

Oh that's a great saying.

I would tell your 9yr old....Yes, he will get paid, with lots of exercise, fresh air and lots of scrummy fruits and veg  ;D  ; ;)  ;D

Lauren  ;)

[cornykev]

Hi to you both and welcome to the asylum and happy digging.  ;D ;D ;D

[Deb P]

Great you have a 9 year old to help you...my 10 year old son has really enjoyed working at the plot the past year, and he has saved my bacon at Easter when he and his mate were paid pennies to plant out my potatoes when I had the 'flu!