becks Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Does anyone have a little chart or something as to what to plant when? I am determined that this year I will grow some veg as have been meaning to for ages but never seem to get around to it! Am going to plant in large pots as our soil is very shallow and poor quality. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I haven't got a chart but will look for one for you. I don't start until February when I start off tomato seeds ina heated propagator and go out to buy seed potatoes ready to plant at Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 May I be as cheeky, to suggest that Lesley starts a garden Diary for us all to follow .... then we will all know what to do and when . As Lesley, has the widest choice of fruit and veg, and success ... I hence nominate Lesley ..... for chief Gardener. . Shall I start running now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 OOOOoo, that's brave - you'll be getting a slapping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Better start running now then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 May I be as cheeky, to suggest that Lesley starts a garden Diary for us all to follow .... then we will all know what to do and when . As Lesley, has the widest choice of fruit and veg, and success ... I hence nominate Lesley ..... for chief Gardener. . : thats a good idea. As long a Lesley does not mind Lesley for head gardener The Charlie Whatsaname of the Omlet forum Bras optional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Yup I second that (the bit about Lesley being head gardener, not the bit about optional bras ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Garden Veg diary does sound like an excellent idea. This will be our first year of growing our own fruit & veg in our new garden, So lots of tips & kicks up the rear required as to when to do what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Well, thank you for the vote of confidence but we do have some failures and I'm always late and behind. You'd be much better off with a book Mind you, can't be doing with bras at the best of times let alone when gardening - straightjackets would be more comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 (edited) There's a brilliant article with planting plans in Country Smallholding magazine this month. Also, I bought OH the River Cottage Diary again and that has loads of info in too. Jools Here's a link to their website: http://www.countrysmallholding.com/content/article.asp?ArticleID=923 Edited January 16, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 This link may be useful veg planting calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N&J Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I have been bitten by the gardeing/veg growing bug - i am being guided through it by a friend and couple of books. Since Xmas I have made some raised beds, got chickens, and planted some garlic. Yep garlic apparenlty needs to be sown in January - easy to grow so I have been told!!!! Only time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I would love a Scottish calendar if anyone ever sports one. It's often a bit different, season-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Have you tried one of the search engines Penny - you should be able to find something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 It is nice to see the veggie forum starting - along with the growing season. I trust you all have got your spuds chitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 - not buying them until the 28th Kooringa. I think Kooringa's advice will be helpful to those just starting out Kooringa for Chief Gardener? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I have my extra early and early seed potatoes chitting Kooringa I can't wait to get some lovely home grown spuds I don't have a big enough plot to get a year round supply, I use old plastic dustbins to grow most of my spuds in and I got a very good crop last year............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Sorry I voted you as CHIEF Lesley .... just soooo in awe of your gorgeous garden. Kooringa ..... I have visited the web site a few times now ... maybe you can blurb in what to do when. Failing that .... I will PAY anyone to come and show me .... By the way what ARE you doing with your spuds Nicola .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I didn't mind Sarah - just worried I couldn't do the title justice Very flattered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 That is a "C" Sarah as in Chitting not an "S," if I could do that I would be in the circus.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Nicola ... shame on you .. I still don't know what CHITTING is, sorry but I am a bit thick when it comes to gardening ... mine is all trial and error (more error) and never involves technical terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Sarah chitting is what you do with seed potatoes before you plant them out, you stand them in an egg tray or similar in a cool shed or greenhouse and let the little sprouts grow on them before planting in the ground...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Have you tried one of the search engines Penny - you should be able to find something? I have done a bit of searching but it's quite hard to find so far. Tried Beechgrove Garden and so on but no luck yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Sarah chitting is what you do with seed potatoes before you plant them out, you stand them in an egg tray or similar in a cool shed or greenhouse and let the little sprouts grow on them before planting in the ground...... Mine do that in the veggie basket in my kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Mine too Clare At least I have an answer now for my mum when she makes a smart comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
