A place for newbies to introduce themselves.

[rugbypost]

HI, CM rugbypost from Pontypridd just down the road just might bump into you in Asda or Morrissons (LOL) hope you  and the familly had a great xmas had a couple of labours years ago flown the nest now they did not like gardening not evan with free lolipops  ;D

[rugbypost]

[cm]

hehe, we get our shopping delivered, so unless you're a driver for whatever supermarket we use then you'll more likely see me in Pugh's or Wyevale :p

[rugbypost]

 ;DIbuy my 6x there a bit on the pricey side but great stuff ::)

[mue]

Hi All,

Over two years ago we were lucky to get an allotment, well after a 2 1/2 year wait.  After the first year of flapping and trying to clear the site from the stuff people had dumped and were still dumping as we put the fence up, we managed to start clearing the weeds.  We have had a lovely crop of potatoes, celery, corn, peas, beetroot and strawberries.
We have adopted 4 ex battery hens from the British Hen Welfare Trust, well I think really they adopted us and helped us clear the place up. 
Thought I would join to find out interesting tips and also where to get things from apart from the dreaded B and Q.  People usually keep to themselves where we are which is a shame because I am sure they have a wealth on knowledge. 

Thank you for letting me join
mue

[tricia]

Welcome mue! The forums are a bit quiet right now but it won't be long before everyone wakes up to the new growing season.

There are a lot of very friendly and knowledgeable people around who will love to share their expertise with you, so ask away!

Tricia - who often has to ask for advice!

[cornykev]

Hi and welcome Mue.    :D

[pumkinlover]

Hello and welcome Mue.
If you have grown celery you may be able to give a few tips out yourself. It is not the easiest crop! :D

[shirlton]

Hi Mue and welcome to A4A

[caroline7758]

Hi Mue, and welcome- now is a good time to join as the new year is when it starts to get lively again as we all plan for the year ahead.

[Jayb]

Hi Mue, welcome to A4A, hope you enjoy the forum  :)

[manicscousers]

Hi, cm, Hi, mue, welcome to a4a  ;D

[mue]

Thank you all for letting me join.  So far this year I have planted out my garlic.  Onion seeds are growing nicely in the cold cheap greenhouse we have.  Together we are digging over areas of the garden ready for planting.  And the ex batt hens are scratching every where for us.  They are not touching the garlic.

[like digging]

hi i just got my allotment (19 dec 2011) never even had a garden before so looking forward to grow some veg  :D its not to big 25ft x 45ft so hopefully will have finished digging it over this week ;)
had to wait 3 year and if i didn't take it i would of had to wait another year its a council allotment 180 plots with a toilet and a shop open on week end every one seems friendly
a bit about me i'm 50 this year 1 son and have been with my hubbie for 32 years
is there anyone on the same allotment as me horsea lane portsmouth
   

[rugbypost]

You are doing well, :) hope you have many happy hours on you new lottie :)

[pumkinlover]

Hi like digging, welcome and hope you continue to........like digging! ;D

[manicscousers]

Hi, like digging, welcome to a4a  ;D

[goldendaisy123]

Hello
Happy New Year to everyone
I'm not really a total newbie having joined back in 2007 but only really lurked very occasionally, so popped in to say Hi!
I've had my allotment for 5 years now but still learning had some good crops and not so good lol - but
hopefully here to gain some tips and air and share with you all.  :)

[manicscousers]

Hiya, goldendaisy, nice to see you out of lurk' mode , welcome to a4a  ;D

[shirlton]

Welcome to A4A like digging and golden daisy.

[Lottiman]

hi like digging and golden daisy ;D