I'm quite new around here.

[Oakridge]

I could not find a proper place to introduce myself so here I am. You will see from my DoB that I am not a youngster, but my Grandad kept his 'garden' of 2.5 acres until he was 80 and I am determined to at least match that. He fostered my interest in gardening and my Dad had a way with animals which I have tried to emulate. We have been here 30 years where I took on 15 acres of disused land on a lifetime agricultural tenancy. Eventually I got fed up with the regulations surrounding livestock and gave up all but 1.25 acres of pretty rough land and returned to horticulture. I have 19 young top fruit trees, thereby hangs a tale. and goodeberries, raspberries and bluebarries. Vegetables feature of course. I make compost on a grand scale, there is a couple of pictures in the link below. I have always had very poor eyesight, but if you grow up with a disability you learn all sorts of tricks to get around it.

[FredFromOssett]

I could not find a proper place to introduce myself so here I am.

Consider yourself introduced, and welcome.
Nice to see new blood on the forum.

[Geoff]

Welcome. Perhaps your profile needs a slight edit, can't see the age or location you refer to. Sounds like a similar plot to mine, 1½ acres with top fruit, soft fruit and vegetables - flowers and grass too.

[oldherbaceous]

Evening Oakridge, a very warm welcome from me as well. This may be a small forum but, there's a wonderful family feel to it, and hopefully everyone is made most welcome.

We will all try to help with any advice you need and will also be very interested in anything you have to share.

[robo]

Hi Oakridge, we where all new at one time, hope you enjoy and welcome

[Oakridge]

I'm sorry Geoff, but I can't have pressed the right button - story of my life - the info should be there now.

[Shallot Man]

Oakridge. Welcome from me also. You will find not only are we friendly, but we don't bite.

[Westi]

OMG! Welcome indeed! Your pics are our dreams!

You've got the growing & the animals! Post away Oakridge - give us advice when we ask! You are obviously well beyond an allotment or 2!

Westi
PS: So glad you took the leap to post! We never bite - but do stray off the veg topic now & again! Join in - enjoy the ride! Struggles are our game - & we love them!

[Monika]

Welcome, Oakridge. It's a friendly lot here and there is always good advice if or when you need it!

[Pawty]

Oakridge - love the photos. I've been trying to get better at taking photos and sharing. Please could you put me on the waiting list for a baby goat??

Pawty

[Oakridge]

Thank you all. We don't have animals now - retirement you know. Christine is a judge of Angora goats and you can see them at Royal Three Counties, Royal Welsh and Devon County Shows this year. Christine is judging at Cardigan show this year.
I cannot recommend too highly the many YouTube Allotmenteers, some are better than others but many are outstanding.

[Marigold]

Welcome! I am all but gardenless at present as I rent and have had a few moves... But do what little i can .....used to be all but self sufficient, with a goat,. chickens, geese, ducks, peacocks and two Jacobs for wool, oh and always cats. Now I rescue cats and grow what I can which is not much.. But the skill is there...

[dan3008]

Welcome Oakridge I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time here