Hi all
I got my first plot back in September 2008 and have nearly cleared it and got the bulk of it in a state for growing in the spring (hard work but rewarding!) and even got some garlic and broad beans it! My wife is off from work long-term sick and we have too very energetic sons, aged 1 and 3 years old so I'm really keen to keep costs down so would love it and be eternally grateful if anyone has anything that they think might be suitable for me. I'm afraid I do not have a great deal to offer in exchange other than some Lebanese squash seeds which I collected from the crop that was left over on the plot, but would be very willing to pass a few on (these are extremely prolific). I do however promise to pass things on after the next growing season.
Please let me know if you have anything as I would be so so grateful.
Best wishes and many thanks!
Psi
Hi PSI I don't have vast amounts but will be able to post you a few bits and pieces to start you off, please PM me your address and I'll look through my seed box and pick some stuff out for you.
Hope this helps
PSI. Thank you for your PM. However, I cannot reply as your in box is full. :)
G x
Welcome to the site PSI... :)
Hi Psi,
Welcome to the site.
Judging by your Inbox being full, you've had plenty of personal messages offering seeds. Let me know by PM if you are still short of anything.
Happy New Year,
Barnowl
What do you think you will be needing. PM me and I'll have a look to see what I have.
welcome to the site, good luck with your growing
lbb
Hi all - I had 5 messages and have now deleted. I've kindly had one offer of seeds but would be really interested if anyone else can help get me kick started. I am looking for things that are relatively low maintenance (well, comparatively anyway!) and intend to grow some of the following:
Squash/pumpkin/courgette
beetroot
carrot
radish
salads
chard
but I really welcome any other advice. I have some rosemary bushes to go in and will be looking to source some cheap fruit bushes and possibly dwarf root stock fruit trees.
Also, any good recommendations for flowers to cut/seeds for companion planting would be greatly appreciated. I feel really awkward in asking but figure that if you dont ask....etc etc!Alos a kick start and helping hand would be a real boost.
Thanks all so much - I look forward to the feedback.
Psi
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Keep your eyes peeled for messages on the forum too. There's one today that Netto have got their seeds in at 19p. Wilkinsons will be getting their's in soon - they start at 39p. And there's Poundland, 99p Stores etc. depending on where you are. All basic varieties but pretty reliable. Then when you have a little supply, get involved in the seed swaps too - no-one needs 400 cabbage seeds so swap some for something else you want!
hi just pop in to hi and good luck all the best
Marigolds are good for companion planting around tomatoes. If you fancy some seed I have loads so PM me ;D
Hello and welcome Psi ;D Hope you enjoy the site and good luck with your lottie ;)
psi i put up on offer some thyme seeds, some spring onions and some yellow brittle wax bean seeds, they have not been taken by anyone so if you would like them pm your address to me and i will get them posted to you
;D
Quote from: Psi on January 05, 2009, 19:35:40
Hi all - I had 5 messages and have now deleted. I've kindly had one offer of seeds but would be really interested if anyone else can help get me kick started. I am looking for things that are relatively low maintenance (well, comparatively anyway!) and intend to grow some of the following:
Squash/pumpkin/courgette
beetroot
carrot
radish
salads
chard
but I really welcome any other advice. I have some rosemary bushes to go in and will be looking to source some cheap fruit bushes and possibly dwarf root stock fruit trees.
Also, any good recommendations for flowers to cut/seeds for companion planting would be greatly appreciated. I feel really awkward in asking but figure that if you dont ask....etc etc!Alos a kick start and helping hand would be a real boost.
Thanks all so much - I look forward to the feedback.
Psi
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Recommend growing climbing french beans and/or runner beans. Easy to grow and a good return for the space they occupy. This is provided you actually like beans!
Hi Psi
I have some spare beans if they are any good for you. PM me your address and I will post out to you.
BB
Quote from: debster on January 06, 2009, 19:37:49
psi i put up on offer some thyme seeds, some spring onions and some yellow brittle wax bean seeds, they have not been taken by anyone so if you would like them pm your address to me and i will get them posted to you
;D
Debster, I don't need anything, I just want to know what wax bean seeds are.
For psi - I will look through my big box and see what there is. I am a bit surprised by you list of things for a beginner. Green beans are fairly easy and what about tomatoes? Most people on here seem to grow those.
soory nemesia i sent the info for the brittle wax beans to psi i thought he had asked
they are a yellow waxy looking french bean ideal for cooking or salad high yield yellow stringless pods
debs
Hi Nemesia - my list was by no means exhaustive - I tend to forget very easily and without my primitive early plan it all goes straight out of my head! I think what I am aiming for is a combo of
a) fairly low maintenance crops - a wide variety of beans/peas would be great and then squash and pumpkins (which I have done before in the garden)
b) a variety of 'quick' crops which will be crowd pleasers for young kids - carrots, radish, beetroot for example.
I'll definitely do toms as my plot stretches east to west on a site that is quite exposed and therefore in the summer it will get sun pretty much all day (yes, I am dreading the watering!). I'm thinking about manufacturing some shade in some way - that may be a long-term project however!
I'm really open to tips and recommendations for crops that fit the above criteria though! All the more ideas the better!!!
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Psi,
Please can you let me know you have recieved your parcel. I posted it over a week ago and your inbox is full. Thanks :)
Tomatoes have good deep roots Psi, once they are established outdoors they will rarely need watering... in the UK at least!!
;D