Hi from Stroud!

littlebluefish · Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:13 am

Hi,

Just to introduce myself, I'm a first time gardening who is sharing an allotment of sorts with a friend, and growing vegetables for the first time ever!

We are trying to go organic, and on a steep learning curve (broad beans don't climb? Who knew!) which we are hoping will level out!

Other than that, I'm a 33 year old mother of one daughter, aged 13. I' m a nurse, working in various places, married with dogs!

S

mithril · Post: # 55770Post **mithril** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:22 am

Hi S! It's lovely here, I've taken on my first allotment this year and it's the first time I've grown veg and yes it is a steep curve isn't it! Lots of fun though

Look forward to seeing you around.
mithril.

Shirley · Post: # 55775Post **Shirley** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:44 am

Hiya Littlebluefish!

:welcomeish:

I know all about that learning curve - it doesn't stop, just gets slightly less steep, but it's a very enjoyable one nonetheless.

Looking forward to the tales from your allotment.

Thomzo · Post: # 55786Post **Thomzo** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:01 pm

Hi from just down the road in Swindon. Good luck with your allotment and enjoy yourself.

My first bit of advice, enjoy it, don't overdo it or expect too much, otherwise you'll just wear yourself out.
Zoe

red · Post: # 55794Post **red** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:34 pm

hi and welcome

littlebluefish · Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:03 pm

Thomzo wrote:Hi from just down the road in Swindon. Zoe

Ohh shiny! Someone who trod the road before us and nearbyish!

*grins* thanks for the warm welcome, I'll try not to spam with stupid questions (but I reserve the right for a few!).

S

Thomzo · Post: # 55816Post **Thomzo** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:22 pm

Ask away. We've all done it. That's why this forum's here.

Cheers
Zoe

the.fee.fairy · Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:53 pm

Hello

Don't ever worry about the stupid questions - they're not stupid if you need the answer!

its my second year growing veg properly (i'm no-where near self sufficient though) and i think i've got the basics sorted, but there's still a lot to learn.

One bit of advice: invest in slug traps!

littlebluefish · Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:02 pm

[quote="the.fee.fairy"]One bit of advice: invest in slug traps![/quote

Ohh good idea. So far, I'm still struggling with the concept of netting. We've decided to use bamboo canes and hosepipe bits to attach the netting too... /rant

cir3ngirl · Post: # 55826Post **cir3ngirl** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:11 pm

Hello LBF

I'm just down the road too in Cirencester.

Davina

littlebluefish · Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:59 pm

Hey!

Lots of local people! Oh this is great!

S

Cornelian · Post: # 55837Post **Cornelian** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:05 pm

Welcome littlebluefish - I am very new as well, but loving this forum - it is so friendly and informative.

Gardening is like the first stages of an affair- you never lose the urge to explore and learn, and it always gives back far more than you ever put in. But better than affair, it never grows tired and jaded. :)

ohareward · Post: # 55846Post **ohareward** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:55 pm

Hi LBF, another warm welcome from downunder. In time we might have the whole world on board.

Robin

Millymollymandy · Tue May 01, 2007 6:07 am

Hi Littlebluefish and welcome!

Andy Hamilton · Tue May 01, 2007 10:10 am

another local ish person here down the road in Bristol. Welcome to the forum.