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New garden, old(-ish) gardener

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Pedro61, Nov 22, 2018.

  1. Pedro61

    Pedro61 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,

    We moved to Somerset earlier this year and the garden consists of mostly grass, horsetail in the hedges and a few mature trees. I've built some raised beds for veg & fruit over the summer, and installed a 35ft*14ft polytunnel to extend the growing season. My interest is growing fruit & veg, the other half is more into flowers etc.
     
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      Pedro61, Nov 22, 2018
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    • wiseowl

      wiseowl FRIENDLY ADMIN Staff Member

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      Good afternoon @Pedro61 my friend and a warm welcome to Gardeners Corner:smile:

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    • Barb in Pa

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      Welcome to the corner...show is pics...please.
       
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    • Ned

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      Hello @Pedro61 :sign0016: to the corner, it`s good to have you on board :)
       
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    • Sheal

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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner Pedro61. :)
       
      Sheal, Nov 22, 2018
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      Welcome.
       
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      shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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      Welcome to GC :dbgrtmb:
       
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    • Pedro61

      Pedro61 Apprentice Gardener

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      Thanks for the welcomes.

      Will try to take some photos of inside the PT - have some salad crops, herbs, pak choi, peas (for early crop next spring), strawberries and starting to play around with DIY/cheap aquaponics.

      I've visited Charles Dowding's garden a few times and am planning to go "no dig" - had three dumpy bags of compost/soil conditioner delivered this week.
       
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      • daitheplant

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        Welcome from me also.
         
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