Hello all from a complete newbie

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  1. tonyh1981

    tonyh1981 Apprentice Gardener

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    Well first off HI

    So Yesterday was my 28th birthday and my dear parents got me a greenhouse (need to install it yet).

    I am completely new to it all and find myself bewildered and unsure. When i was a young kid my grandad use to grow tomatoes, herbs, marrows and cucumber in a greenhouse I use to love picking them fresh to eat. Now being a father myself with a 4yo terror i would love to give her an oppertunity to experience it too. Since grandad pased away nearly 10 years ago i have never eat fresh tomatoes (don't seem to like anyone elses)

    Now im aming to grow Tomatoes, Cucumber, herbs and a few other bits and pieces but not sure how. So in truth i am helping that people on here can help. I have purchased several books and starting to read them now.

    Well thats it for now
    Feel free to e-mail etc me at any time.

    My other hobbies are reptiles i keep and breed reptiles too.

    Thanks
    Tony
     
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    welcome to the nutty farm...where you from mate?
     
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    Hi Tony & [​IMG] To GC..! :D There is a pretty good greenhouse section on here, where you might find some answers to your questions.. You will need to get it up & running pretty quick though for this years growing season.. Greenhouses are fun.. Hard work at times with the cleaning etc, but I would be lost without mine.! :thmb: Good Luck & don't be frightened to come on & ask specific questions.. We are all in this gardening lark together..!!:D
     
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    hi Tony welcome to gc have fun :gnthb:
     
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    tonyh1981 Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks all i am from somerset. I would get it up quick if it was here LOL ben waiting for delivery for days GRRRR
     
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    Welcome to GC, another Herpetile.:gnthb:

    Couldn't quite make out the avatar, looked like Water Dragons:scratch:
    I am just down to Fire Belied toads now.:)
     
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    tonyh1981 Apprentice Gardener

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    Nope they are bearded dragons. In the way of herps we have. 2 adult beardies 7 babys (for sale) 1 3ft yellow snow corn (for sale) 2 blue spiny lizards (looking to buy females) 2 grey tree frogs.

    Plus i work in a pet store in charge of reptiles so also have 2 baby beardies, 2 adult beardies (boarding) 2 corn snakes, 1 crested gecko 1 leopard gecko

    On the greenhouse front it still has not been delivered :(
     
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    I have tried in vain to get female Oriental Fire Bellies, all the ones for sale are always male.

    Have kept Whites, Grey and Green Treefrogs and Leopard Geckos in the past and many years ago when they were freely available, Retics.

    Like you and reptiles, my work( growing plants) and hobby overlap.:)
     
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    Hi Tonyh Welcome to Gardeners Corner:)

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    Hi Tony & welcome to GC. The taste of home grown tomatoes is so good, it will be nice to remember your grandad when you make a start. Do you need any advice on where to position your greenhouse? Has it come with a base? If you get it up soon there is still time to get some tomatoes & cucumbers going this year(you will have to buy the plants from a Garden Centre as its too late to start them from seed).

    Marrows would be best outside as they grow so big, but if you have space in the greenhouse then that is an option.
     
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    tonyh1981 Apprentice Gardener

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    Many thanks. Well as for positioning i only really have one place to put it. Its one of the only places my garden gets sunshine for most of the day. No it does not come with a base. A friend recomended digging out my garden a little and put railway sleepers around the outside and fix the house on to them.
     
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    tonyh1981 Apprentice Gardener

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    Yeah i can not wait to get some tomatoes
     
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