Pot it, Grow it, Eat It

[itsybitsy]

Just bought this book, for the bargain price of £3.50 from those folk who deliver books to places of work. It looks great, lots of good photos, easy to understand instructions, and it even goes as far to advise what size pot works best for different types of fruit/veg. Ideal for those of us who are new to home growing or challenged in the area of soil for planting.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pot-Grow-Eat-Ho ... 446&sr=1-1

[diamond lil]

We want pics of what you grow

[maxilaura]

Itsy, how did the "pot it and grow it" go for you? I would really be interested in growing something in a pot container should I ever get to this stage.

I'm currently reading The Allotment Chef by Paul Merrett - quite witty and I am enjoying it so far. I got the book for a very good price of £1,99 from one of those barogain shops that sell everything on the cheap.

[itsybitsy]

Itsy, how did the "pot it and grow it" go for you? I would really be interested in growing something in a pot container should I ever get to this stage.

I'm currently reading The Allotment Chef by Paul Merrett - quite witty and I am enjoying it so far. I got the book for a very good price of £1,99 from one of those barogain shops that sell everything on the cheap.

Not so good, truth be told Maxi! I don't think we had the weather for it. My potatoes did well, I got few spring onions (not massive, though) but only a handful of tomatoes, one red pepper and not a single blackcurrant. I'll start again in the Spring!

[maxilaura]

Was that your first time growing? I'd be happy with that!

Was it all in pots?

I think I might actually try it in the spring time - although my family is not that big on eating veg so will be a bit limited in what they will eat if I grow it.

[itsybitsy]

Was that your first time growing? I'd be happy with that!

Was it all in pots?

I think I might actually try it in the spring time - although my family is not that big on eating veg so will be a bit limited in what they will eat if I grow it.

Yes and yes. I have lawn and decking in the garden, so it was either pots or nothing.

[maxilaura]

well thats a good outcome for a first time - well done! I think pots would be easier to look after - and, if you ever do move house - you can take them with you and don't have to leave the beds in the backyard!

I was at the garden centre today pricing seeds and water butts etc etc - I could have spent an absolute fortune there actually.

Think I'm going to wait until after Christmas for the sales to see if any containers etc go on sale and then I can pick some up in time for spring.

[Alleycat]

Hi I'm in the process of doing my first edible garden - just in the prep stage at the mo, but I have a small border at the front of the flats where I live, its about 6ft by 7ft so have decided to turn it into a herb garden. As its at the front it would look a bit odd if I suddenly started growing potatoes and carrots , but I'm gonna have a go at growing some cherry tomatoes and some chilli peppers on my kitchen window sill. I do wish I had more of a garden but as its not likely to happen will just make the most of what I've got

[the-gnole]

I do wish I had more of a garden but as its not likely to happen will just make the most of what I've got

I don't know all your circumstances but might it be possible to do a garden share with a local person or collegue from work?

[Alleycat]

Thanks Gnoley. I have thought about that but havent been able to find anyone suitable so far. I'm lucky enough to have an amicable ex with an allotment so I do get some freshly grown veg and my mini gets to help out and learn some vital skills. I do already have a 'shared' garden attached to the rear of the small block that I live in - unfortunately the other residents seem to like the 'groundforce' flowers, pots and gravel effect