Any tips for novice nancy

novice nancy · « **on:** April 13, 2008, 18:53 »

Hi everyone, found this site by accident. I have never been a member of a forum before so here goes................. Got my allotment 2 weeks ago. 45 years old and I have wanted one for years, but job, children, hubby etc stopped me. Thrilled to bits with my patch. I am aching but happy!! I am not a complete novice at gardening; just veg and fruit. Planted some onions today. The packet said to plant them an inch deep which I did, but the chap next to me just has his resting on the surface of the earth. Any help chaps?

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:02 »

Hi Nancy & welcome.

I NEVER leave my onions on the surface as it's too much of a temptation for the birds. They love pulling them up by the stalks & throwing them around. They possibly think they are worms poking though!

In my opinion, you've done the right thing.

babe · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:06 »

if you leave the tops poking out, your chickens will just unplant them again for you

hello and welcome to the nuthouse

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:09 »

Quote from: "babe"

if you leave the tops poking out, your chickens will just unplant them again for you

Wot chickens?

babe · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:12 »

Quote from: "DD."

Quote from: "babe"
if you leave the tops poking out, your chickens will just unplant them again for you

Wot chickens?

the ones that nancy will have when we've talked her into it...

you know how it works on here dooby doo.

you hook them in with the veg, and we we turn them all into chicken huggers...

its in the joining rules... isnt it??

jimroden · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:23 »

Welcome to the forum novice nancy

Quote from: "babe"

Quote from: "DD."
Quote from: "babe"
if you leave the tops poking out, your chickens will just unplant them again for you

Wot chickens?

the ones that nancy will have when we've talked her into it...

you know how it works on here dooby doo.

you hook them in with the veg, and we we turn them all into chicken huggers...

its in the joining rules... isnt it??

Hopefully i will get mine next month LOl but no hugging for me just reaing despaching bbqing and other delight's, i am in the process of having a 30ft x 6 foot run for them with a nice shelter for them.
o and if i intent to have them out on the run all day will i need a window in the coop

babe · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:29 »

yes jim, they will still need some air at night, but put it high up so they dont get a draught.

and you WILL hug them , its unavoidable im afraid :mrgreen:

novice nancy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:42 »

had chickens when we were younger. I would love some but our Council doesn't allow it on the allotment - already checked. Thanks for the tip on the onions. Now for raspberries - is it too late to plant them for autumn and any tips on planting?

DD. · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:54 »

Quote from: "novice nancy"

Now for raspberries - is it too late to plant them for autumn and any tips on planting?

No should just about be OK. Trench 3" deep, spread roots out, plants 18" apart. PM me if you would like some plants.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2008, 19:56 »

Hi and welcome to the forums novice nancy

don't listen to babe you dont HAVE to keep chickens she's just of the leader in the chicken world domination party

And no Babe you don't have to hug them or name them ( no names means you can eat 'em )

Plenty of organic matter incorporated in the soil for raspberries, I'd not let them fruit this year to be honest let them put their energy into good root growth. And mulch in the summer to help preserve water.

gobs · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2008, 20:12 »

Who let Babe in this forum please?

babe · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2008, 20:19 »

Quote from: "gobs"

Who let Babe in this forum please?

as im growing a carrot this year, im now allowed in here, and i have photo's of terence to prove it gobs

gobs · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2008, 20:23 »

I know, quite worrying, you giving chicken advice on plants though.

Not compulsory it isn't.

To grow chickens that is.

babe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2008, 20:29 »

Quote from: "gobs"

I know, quite worrying, you giving chicken advice on plants though.

Not compulsory it isn't. To grow chickens that is.

was just being friendly to a new member... must take my grumpy pill's more often

gobs · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2008, 20:31 »

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