Hello im new

[mortality]

Im from the UK.

I have recently converted our back yard into what will hopefully be a thriving kitchen vegetable garden this year.

Im married with two young sons, both of whom will be helping me, my husband says he will look after the herb side of things

[bluelacedredhead]

Welcome to HG. There are a few Brits on the board here as well as one ex-patriot.
What sorts of plantings are you planning for your new garden?

[Penny]

Hi there and Welcome,

Its nice to meet you,

[pugs]

Welcome! This is a great place.

Do you need any tomato seeds? Check out my list.

Pugs

[mortality]

Thanks ;D

I have most of the seeds I need.

Onion Red Baron, Rijnsburger 5 and Paris Silverskin
Beetroot Burpees Golden
Cucumber White Wonder
Lettuce, Mini Green, Little Gem and Salad Bowl
Cabbage Greyhound
Carrot Autumn King 2
Pea Onward
Broad Bean Karmazyn
Tomato Tigerella
Radish Scarlet Globe
Squash Butternut type (saved seeds from shop bought)
Garlic and Potato to be decided.

I cant wait for the weather to start warming up properly so I can start planting. Never really grown anything before.

[flowerpower]

Welcome to HG.

It looks like you have a nice variety of veggies. I'm just curious as to why you chose Tigerella as your only mater. It ripens fairly late. Personally, I think there are much better tasting "striped" tomatoes than Tigerella (like Copia). I found the Tigerella a bit bland for my tastes.

[cornishwoman]

Hello there and welcome,I think I may be the token xpat on here.I hail from Cornwall,just building my seed collection via these lovely members here.If its your first time gardening,ask lots of questions here as every one is brilliant.

[stratcat]

Welcome to HG! You've come to the right place. Join in.

[mortality]

Feb 6, 2010 6:55:13 GMT -5 flowerpower said:

Welcome to HG.

It looks like you have a nice variety of veggies. I'm just curious as to why you chose Tigerella as your only mater. It ripens fairly late. Personally, I think there are much better tasting "striped" tomatoes than Tigerella (like Copia). I found the Tigerella a bit bland for my tastes.

I did choose Tigerella because it was striped, the only other striped tomatoes I came across over here were the zebra green and red. Tigerella has fairly good reviews over here so I thought I give it a go.
I might go for a type that I can grow in a hanging basket later though.

Ill search Copia and see if its available here.

I found just one UK supplier for Copia selling 5 seeds for £2

[ottawagardener]

Tigerella actually perfromed as an earlier tomato from me last year but maybe it was the seed I had or the season or who knows.

Welcome, I have a couple little girls (4 and 6) who often help me.
Sometimes they are genuinely helpful but mostly they are learning and having fun. Actually, my eldest shocked me by letting me know that she planned on growing some sunflower seeds in a friends garden to see how they did and then if they did well, she would save the seed and try it in our new farm.
She's talking trialing seeds - wow, they really do have big ears.

Telsing

[pugs]

Mort,

PM me your address and I'll send you a few seeds of Copia. I can spare a few from my pack.

See if there is anything else on my list you would like and I'll send those too.

Pugs.

[mortality]

Thanks again everyone, the garden has become low profile now, my husband told me yesterday he wants a divorce.
Ill do what I can out there though.

[ottawagardener]

I'm so sorry. That really sucks!

[bluelacedredhead]

Mort, sorry to hear about the demise of your marriage.
Know that Gardening is Great Therapy! And growing your own fruit and veggies are one of the best ways you can be self sufficient and provide Good Food and Good Times for your growing family.

[steveont]

hi mort, same boat here, after 20 years my wife decided she had had enough of life as a farmers wife! it does get better and the garden does help!