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aceofwands
Joined: 27 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Thu Nov 05, 09 4:22 pm Post subject: new gardener |
 
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Just moved to Portugal for a stab at the good life.
Got a garden, and want to start growing own veg.
Never had a garden in UK.
Any advice welcomed.
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Treacodactyl
Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 19590
Location: In the pond with the frogs
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There's plenty of articles in this section that should be useful: http://www.downsizer.net/Projects/Growing_food/
As it's such a huge topic it might be better to start asking some questions if you have any. |
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Tavascarow
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 2890
Location: South Cornwall
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Also the vast amount of info here is very UK climate based.
Ian33568 is a good person to quiz.
& a few members from the south of France will have a similar climate.
My advice would be look at what your neighbours are growing & when & follow suit.
Good luck.
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BahamaMama
Joined: 21 Sep 2006
Posts: 1578
Location: Away with the fairies
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First of all find out what sort of soil you have, texture eg sandy or clay and pH. Everything else will depend on that.
Good luck - it is a wonderful subject. |
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gz
Joined: 23 Jan 2009
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Location: S.E. Wales
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Talk to the locals, see what they are growing- good chance to start learning (more) Portugese |
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aceofwands
Joined: 27 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 09 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks I will look up the links and my neighbours planting!
Mike |
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Mutton
Joined: 09 May 2009
Posts: 450
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And one more thing that is worth doing.
If the plants are unfamiliar to you, try buying in shop/from neighbours to have a taste before you spend lots of time and effort on growing them! |
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