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JR
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Hi form South East Kent

Post: # 71917Post JR »

Hi all, I had a read this morning of a few topics on the forums. Great site.

We started to grow our own veg this year with our 4 children, we have had loads of great fresh veg all summer and the kids have loved the planting right through to preparation, cooking and eating. Our garden is fairly small but we have made the best of it.

We have close friends with allotments and have discovered that true statement you always want more space to grow. We now have our names on the waiting list with our local council.

Been spending the last couple of weeks making jam, plum (free, from a friends tree) and blackberry (free, wild from local brambles of course). Also pickling, freezing and drying what we can from the herbs, fruits and veggies we grew. We had exchanged plants too with friends and family earlier this year as well as produce over the last few months, the variation has been fantastic and very tasty.

Hope to be able to swap info and experiences with all you guys.

Justin & Annmarie.
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Post: # 71950Post Andy Hamilton »

Sounds like you had a good year nice one!

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Post: # 71956Post Wombat »

Hey JR!

I activated you yesterday, so glad you did not turn out to be a spammer! :wink:

Welcme to the site!

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Post: # 71960Post 9ball »

Hi JR, good luck with getting your allotment, and welcome to SSish!
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welcome to the forum!!
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Post: # 71967Post ina »

Hiya JR - welcome to the ishers!
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Post: # 71989Post Shirley »

Hi JR

Welcome aboard. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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Hello JR & Image
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Post: # 72038Post eccentric_emma »

hi JR! im from folkestone - so very near you. good luck with the allotment - just got on our list and its 4 years long!
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Post: # 72051Post JR »

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

I am not sure how long it will take, I hope not 4 years. Folkestone Emma, what a small world, I moved from Cheriton in 2003, Weymouth Rd.

I think I will drive my other half crazy if I dont get more space next year!!! :wink:
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Post: # 72152Post JR »

Just so as you can put a face to the name as they say!


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Check out the first of the Carrots from earlier this year. Kids were sort of impressed!
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Post: # 72200Post Thomzo »

Hi JR
Good to see you. Don't forget to add your birthday to the list (in the ish local) when you get a minute. You get loads of birthday wishes here.

Cheers
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Post: # 72282Post Millymollymandy »

Hi JR and welcome - nice to see a piccy of you all.
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