Hi from sunny Swords

JohnTheHandyman · Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:54 am Post subject: Hi from sunny Swords

Hi folks,
I just wanted to say hi. I am new here and new to gardening this year. I am mainly concentrating on trying to grow some fruit and veg and sort out my garden in the process.
Talk soon
John

Sive · Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 10:19 am Post subject:

Hi from Wexford, John ! Not sunny today, but not complaining as we finally got some proper rain last night.
Welcome to the forum...and to the whole wonderful world of gardening.

Geranimojess · Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 10:27 am Post subject:

Hi John, Welcome,you will find a jolly Bunch of eager Beavers here always willing to help out with advice-suggestions-and anything else you need, dont be afraid to test their knowledge,looking forward to your progress reports and a few "Before and After" Photos.

heno55 · Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:42 pm Post subject:

welcome you will certainly learn loads and get very good hints and tips

JohnTheHandyman · Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 1:26 pm Post subject:

Hi folks, I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words of welcome. I couldnt wait to get out into my garden today lol. This hobby is certainly very addictive! I have taken photos of every stage but the files are too big. I will resize them and post as soon as I get a chance.
Filled my second raised bed today with corn, onions, lettuce, beetroot, turnips and two small drills of potatoes. All of which I have grown myself from seed except the potatoes and onions from sets then transplanted.
One raised bed left but I have no soil. Does any body know where I could get some? I dont have money to spend on it as things are tight at the moment but if anyone has any suggestions i would be most grateful.
Talk soon
John

walltoall · Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:18 pm Post subject: Hi from sunny Swords

Mud in yer eye JohnTheHandyman. I'm a fellow Fingallian grown and nurtured just out the road in Lusk but living in Essex this while. Delighted you dropped in. You'll be well minded here, lad. And it's obvious from your photos you mean business. Do you follow Colmcilles?

As for soil: Try the Primrose Nursery in Kilhedge Lane off the Corduff Road near Lusk. If you go to Blakes Cross and continue north its the 3rd turn on the right just after the school. Ask for John (Ginner) Carton and tell him Shaun Wall sent you. He may have spare loam or mushroom clear out at little cost. If not, he's a dead decent guy and will help you out SOME way.