On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 8:21:02 PM UTC-6, David Hare-Scott wrote:
NewShmoo wrote:

Hello everyone, I'm new to gardening and need loads of guidance.



So, I wheedled a bit of dads garden for myself to grow veg, at the

moment it's 10'x10' doesn't get maximum sun all day (loses the sun

late afternoons about 4-5) with a tree stump in the middle (apple I

think)



The first job is to get rid of the stump.



What should my second job be?



Decide what you want to grow.



The species that will grow well will depend on the climate, soil and aspect

of your plot. Then select from those the kind of veges you want. Then

prepare the ground to plant your selection at its appropriate season. You

appear to be in the UK so your choice for immediate planting will be limited

by the cooler weather approaching, that is some things should wait until

spring. Depending on the severity of your winter; brassicas (the cabbage

family), peas, broad beans, the onion family and some salad greens might be

good for planting now.



Perhaps some books from the local library will help answer some of these

questions or talking to local experienced gardeners such as at a garden

club. Such a club will be full of the dreaded old fogies but they may

actually be very helpful if you approach them correctly.



David

Yes, don't sneak up on them...if you startle them they might have a heart attack and croak.
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