"Thats good to know - round my way they seem to be digging up the lawn and covering the space with gravel, very depressing"
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Helen replied to Danny McGrath's discussion Too late for onions?"I have planted onion sets in module trays before now and then transplanted them in the spring - gives them a good head start but I dont see why you cant plant them out if the ground is OK"
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'hungry gap' tips and queries
Share sowing dates and info across the UK (and the World?) for harvesting in difficult times of the year.
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Refreshing Summer Recipes.
Its apparently shaping up to be a sizzling hot summer, and it will be wonderful to feed friends and family with produce from the garden.See More
Helen joined Gillian Carson's group
UK Veg Bloggers
If you're in the UK and you blog about growing vegetables then this is the group for you!
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Flower power
Flowers delight the eye and should be grown alongside vegetables as companion plants and cut flowers for the home. Share your love of them here!See More
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Organic Gardeners
For people who are growing things organically or who are interested in doing so. Lets encourage each other and exchange tips.See More
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Freebies & Bargains
I thought it would be good to have a place to share any freebies that you might see (e.g. seeds) or any good bargains (e.g. plants, equipment)
Helen joined Gillian Carson's group
Seed Swaps
A place to swap seeds with other gardeners. Just post your seed swap in the discussion and once you have found someone to swap with send your seed.
Helen joined Sarah Rideout's group
Beneficial/bothersome bugs & critturs
There's many insects, amphibians and reptiles which will help out in the garden or on the plot in exchange for a bit of shelter - and others that just plain take advantage! Post photo's of the good, the bad and the ugly.
Helen posted a status"Oh dear its over a year since I have visited - must do better. First year on the plot was great"
Jan Willetts commented on Helen's photo
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"Well at last you won't need to join a gym to keep fit! Good luck-and plant loads of potatoes!"
Helen commented on Helen's photo2010_11020003
"We are divided into two length wise with a path down the middle. We are starting on the left handside this year and planning to dig over the right hand side once the left is under some sort of control!!!"
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About Me
I live in Malvern in Worcestershire. I have lived here since 2000, having moved from Berkshire. I have two strapping sons (18 & 19) and am a single Mum. Luckily my eldest is quite happy to help me out with the tough jobs which is lucky as I have just taken on a new allotment. It is really a new allotment - at present it is only roughly ploughed. Its 125sqm and I am feeling very daunted but excited at the moment. I have a plan (well sort of) and am going to try and do it bit by bit. However, I havent really grown veg before so I am on a vertical learning curve and will need all the help I can get!
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- At 15:12 on November 7, 2010,
Flighty said… - Don't be daunted by it but enjoy! Doing it bit by bit is very sensible, and I'm sure that you can't wait for spring to come so that you can start planting and sowing.
Happy growing!
- At 16:38 on November 7, 2010,
VP said… - Hello - I wondered if you'd find your way onto here :)
Enjoy and thanks for joining the book club!
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