"Stuart Forbes" wrote in message ...
Hello,

I've decided I want to start growing vegetables in my garden, can anyone
direct me to any web pages that might give me an idea of how to go about it?

Also, I realise this is a bad time of year to start, but if there's anything
I can plant now, I'd welcome any suggestions!

Regards,

Stuart Forbes
Edinburgh, Scotland

If your soil is light start by clearing the site if you have not
already done so, do a soil test for pH at least, and lime if
necessary.Spread out some farmyard manure, garden compost or mushroom
compost (which itself contains lime) and leave it over the winter for
the worms to break down.
You could sow Aquadulce but the flavour is not reputed to be very good
although I have no first hand knowledge of this.
If your soil is clayey(?)you might be better to dig in the above
organic materials and leave the soil rough for the weather to break
down. If it is heavy and clayey don't be too anxious to walk on the
soil too early next spring.
In any event you can then relax over the winter and read your seed
catalogues!
Tony Bull www.caterpillarfountain.co.uk