[little blue]

hurrah to you!!!
(and good luck Jackie!)

[Dangermouse]

Thanks wee blue...................congrats jackie on your new place too 

[Jackie]

Thank you All. 

Are you as excited and scared as I am?

[Dangermouse]

Excited yes scared noooooooo

I just cant wait to get home and start setting things up 

[Rosemary]

Congratulations! have fun!

[ballingall]

3 acres?! You're at least as twice as big a land owner as we are!

Good luck and enjoy it.


Beth

[Dangermouse]

Cheers Beth/Rosemary

Wifey says I need one of those flat caps and green jackets now 

[Wizard]

Hello DM You certainly do not.That is the TRUE sign of Them,You now,I trust one of us  congratulations from George and Kath

[Dangermouse]

Cheers george.........I think wifey was taking the piddle ablut the jacket (well I hope so)

[Wizard]

DM Hello agen I was thinking after replying You know what Pa Larkin would say? "I should coco"

[Dangermouse]

Dont worry Wiz Im not one of the Green Wellie Brigade 

[Wizard]

DM You've made my day I'm off for now to see if I dare plant out 6" tall Scarlet Emperors

[Dangermouse]

Have a nice day buddy.....chat later

[Norfolk Newby]

Hi DM

Where abouts in the world is your 'little bit of heaven'?

Not the exact location but region or county?

Can you tell us about the soil type and something about your plans?

One of the things I have had to learn over the past 2 years is that local weather/climate and the nature of the soil (clay/sandy/chalk/etc.) controls the whole process of cultivation.

The weather in this bit of Norfolk is often dry and either cold or hot. It's often windy on my land (very open/exposed site) and the soil dries very quickly. It's light sandy loam over chalk. This means that digging and planting depend on recent rain. Watering an acre of seedlings with a can is not an efficient way of spending time!

Similarly, trying to work on the land with the temperature at or below 5 with a 15 mph wind (or more) is not enjoyable after the first hour - even with heavy clothing. Lots of coats, hat and scarf get in the way when you have to do anything physical.

All this means you choose your objectives and plan according to what the land and weather will allow you (and your supply of enthusiasm) to achieve.

Good luck with your land.

NN