New house and garden

Hi Ouchy, congratulations on the move, especially with a greenhouse there lucky you!  I haven't done a soil test and have been relatively successful in my first year but if you want to do one then it certainly doesn't hurt!

Good luck with growing it is all quite exciting.

Ouchy, if the previous owners were growing crops, then there's no need to soil test. that's really only needed on a commercial scale when substantial quantities are under question.

Your better solution is to simply ask the neighbours what your previous owners grew, as I'm sure they knew, and the neighbours might even be growers themselves who could offer a few tips or point you towards other neighbours who do. Most veg gardeners are thrilled to share info and help others.

i would just see what comes up

Thanks for your replies.
I havent bothered with a soil test.

I've got a plan as to what I'm going to grow although I keep changing my mind, but it gives me alot to work on. I dont want too much as I'm not keen on waste. I only want to grow what we need.
I've got my eye on planting a few fruit trees as well so have added them to my online plan.
I didn't realise how big this project would be, but it gives me something to occupy my evenings and keeps me off the streets, 'til later!

But have found out why the neighbour hated the previous owners. Apparently 2 of his cats went missing after he fell out with them...I think we've just dug them up!! Do I tell him we've found them or dispose of them without letting on?

How do you know they were his cats? They could also have belonged to a previous owner and have been cherished pets.........unless the bodies still have fur etc and have only very recently been buried...................