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Hi from Gloucester

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Dangermouse, Dec 24, 2016.

  1. Dangermouse

    Dangermouse Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all, we live in semi-rural Gloucestershire, just outside the Forest of Dean, and are looking to set up a small vegetable garden. I don't really know where to start, when to clear the land, how/when to prep the ground or what order to plant things.

    I have a great deal to learn!
     
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    • Phil A

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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
       
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      • wiseowl

        wiseowl FRIENDLY ADMIN Staff Member

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        Good morning @Dangermouse my friend and a warm welcome to Gardeners Cprner:smile:

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        • JWK

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          Hello and welcome to the forum DM :)
           
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          • "M"

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            :sign0016: to GC @Dangermouse how lovely to have you join us, especially at this festive time of year.

            Do grab a cuppa and have a good nosey around the forums: let the learning curve begin! :heehee:
            Looking forward to seeing you around the forums
            :merry christmas:
             
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              Welcome to the forum! How nice to see new people at Christmas.

              As you can see, I'm from the land where Santa feels quite at home pretty well everywhere due to our long winters so I may not be able to offer any great advice. I look forward to your posts :)
               
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                Welcome to GC Dangermouse. A biking man by the looks of your avatar! :)

                A number of members here have allotments and/or vegetable gardens so fire away with the questions, they'll be willing to help you along the way. :)
                 
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                  • Anthony Rogers

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                    Hi Dangermouse,

                    Welcome to Gardeners Corner. It's nice to see someone else from my part of the Country :)
                     
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                      Hi, welcome to Gardeners Corner!!!!:thumbsup::snorky:
                       
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                      • strongylodon

                        strongylodon Old Member

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                        Welcome to GC Dangermouse, plenty of veg growers here.:smile:
                         
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                        • shiney

                          shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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                          Welcome to GC :dbgrtmb:

                          Be prepared to dig the ground, add lots of compost and manure and leave it to settle over winter. That's a good basis for growing veg. It also depends on which veg you wish to grow.:)
                           
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