[Mitchy]

Hi all, I have just joined the site this week and am loving exploring it.

But here is my question. I have just joined a brand new allotment society, and we don't yet have our site yet, never mind being allocated a plot.

with the best will in the world I think it will be at least spring before anything happens, perhaps longer.

Is there anything I should be doing already? I don't have greenhouse at all, but wondered if I should be starting to grow some stuff either on the wndow ledge or tubs, or at least start some seeds in the hope of having an allotment come spring.

Not knowing much - make that anything! - about veg I don't even know what I COULD start off now and keep out of the soil.

Thanks

Mitchy

[Plottered]

why not try your hand at growing in tubs and containers while your waiting. this topic will give you some ideas what you can try now.

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=22922

[Mitchy]

Thank you, I will go and raid that thread for info. I really need to fidn out what to plant when, is that the same whether the veg stays in pots all its life rather than in a lottie?

Ta

[kezlou]

I grow everything in pots from potatoes, carrots, herbs, cucumbers, tomatoes, kale onions. Basically anything, they all outside at the mo and will be throughout winter. But they do need a lot of watering because they do dry out quicker than those in the ground.

[kezlou]

Sorry double post  :oops:

[peapod]

You could also start to make your own compost if you dont already, stock up on poultry pellets etc, make a list of the veg you REALLY want to grow and eat. Plan your plot if you know the layout or size.  Start to source flags, pallets for your compost bin. Look out at the sales or ebay for a cheap shed and tools. See if theres any good nurseries around you for help, and of course seeds and plants. Increase your knowledge by library or of course here!
Growing in pots is a good idea, because it gets your knowledge up for seed times, conditions etc
Have fun!

Paula

[agapanthus]

Depending on what type of design you want , you could start making raised bed edges and perhaps a couple of cold frames, out of recycled wood or pallets.

[orfy]

planning is always a good thing and reading.

[digalotty]

how about going to a local garden centre and have a good nose , reed all the seed packets and get familier with what grows where and when.
this will help you decide what to put in each bed and spacing of crop ,
then you can decide what to grow in pots .
also the best tubs that ive found are the rubber builders tubs,they are unbreakable and large so great reusable year after year.try and get them from your local cheap shop for 3 to 4 quid ,
hope this helpsand deosnt sound to daft
         happy potting