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Title: First Timer
Post by: jonno on November 05, 2004, 15:06:57

Just retired and got my first allotment which at the moment is a complete wilderness. Any advice would be helpfull as I have never grown any vegetables

Cheers

Jonno

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: tim on November 05, 2004, 17:03:44

Join the club!! I'm not the ace here - did ours 45 years ago! Still full of weeds!

But look back, while you're waiting, at the many bits of advice given about clearing & planting. = Tim

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: windygale on November 05, 2004, 18:51:52

Hi jonno, nice to see you on board, there's loads of advice on this website and people who can help,
happy gardening
windy

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: Pixie on November 06, 2004, 08:54:38

Hello ;D

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: budgiebreeder on November 06, 2004, 09:21:53

(http://www.heathersanimations.com/Construction/constdig.gif)

Welcome Jonno .Will this be of any help.

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: Mimi on November 06, 2004, 09:51:44

Hey Budgie, dont you laugh. That is what I had to get on my allotment. :o After breaking my bestest stainless steel spade on the compacted 'marl' (almost concrete like low on soil high on gravel and stone). Best money Ive spent in ages. Mind you even the digger had trouble with some places.

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: micsmum on November 08, 2004, 13:02:36

:D Welcome Jonno!

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: derbex on November 08, 2004, 14:02:59

Hi Jonno,

small steps are best, dig a bit at a time and cover the rest, or mow it if it looks like it'll be a couple of years. There have been plenty of threads lately about this.

If you have any specific questions, we'd be glad to help out.

Just remember, they're not weeds -just compost-in-waiting :)

Jeremy

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: Moggle on November 08, 2004, 16:59:28

Welcome Jonno, black plastic is your friend :D Makes the wilderness look so much better. You need to strim/mow first of course.

I like your comment Derbex - 'compost in waiting' ;D

Have you been able to clear any and find out what the soil is like?

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: newchangeling on November 08, 2004, 17:34:53

Hi Jonno!

Facing the 'wilderness' is pretty daunting, but you will definitely get loads of support and encouragement here.

The best advice I was given was not to try to do too much at once or you'll just get fed up with it all. Do some digging, then take it easy, enjoy the weather (or not!), the view, the chat, the planning, then do some more digging. I find that I get more done when I daydream about all the lovely, delicious, succulent fresh veggies I'll be able to tuck into.

Of course, I also end up getting very hungry and have to go home to eat so I never get quite as much done as I'd hoped!! ;)

Title: Re:First Timer
Post by: Andy H on November 08, 2004, 19:44:00

enjoy it,sinch by the inch or do the whole lot and get knackered! your retired so whatever pace you enjoy.
Good luck,it WILL be worth it ;D

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