Single hen

[becks]

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.

[Lesley]

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.

[SarahJo]

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

[The Dogmother]

OOOOoo, that's brave - you'll be getting a slapping!

[SarahJo]

Better start running now then

[ali-s]

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

[Mel (& Paul)]

 

 

Yup I second that (the bit about Lesley being head gardener, not the bit about optional bras )

[Carolinep]

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.

[Lesley]

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!

[Jools]

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

[Nicola H]

This link may be useful veg planting calendar

[N&J]

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

[Penny]

I would love a Scottish calendar if anyone ever sports one. It's often a bit different, season-wise.

[Lesley]

Have you tried one of the search engines Penny - you should be able to find something?

[Guest]

It is nice to see the veggie forum starting - along with the growing season. I trust you all have got your spuds chitting?

[Lesley]

- not buying them until the 28th Kooringa.

 

I think Kooringa's advice will be helpful to those just starting out Kooringa for Chief Gardener?

[Nicola H]

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.............

[SarahJo]

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 ....

[Lesley]

I didn't mind Sarah - just worried I couldn't do the title justice

Very flattered

[Nicola H]

That is a "C" Sarah as in Chitting not an "S," if I could do that I would be in the circus..................

[SarahJo]

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.

[Nicola H]

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......

[Penny]

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.

[The Dogmother]

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

[Louise]

Mine too Clare

 

At least I have an answer now for my mum when she makes a smart comment