Tips for beginners

[Andrew Cumberland]

I have started a video series of tips for new gardeners.

Introductory episode

Episode 1: composting

Episode 2: start by planting perennials 

Episode 3: livestock for city blocks or apartments

Episode 4: first annuals to plant and our first monthly produce weigh in

Episode 5: why bother to garden?

Episode 6: choosing your plants

Episode 7: how I value my produce 

Episode 8: seed saving

The series can be found using this playlist link  Hopefully, it might help new people who stumble onto the site.  

[Dianne Caswell]

Great Idea Andy, Love your new Avatar.

[Andrew Cumberland]

I am more grateful for your comment than you might know Dianne.  I was worried it was a silly post.  

On the avatar front, all the cool kids were doing it so I just copied them.  Shhh. 

[Dianne Caswell]

Just as well I'm not one of the 'Cool Kids', this mug is not one for a New Prospective Member to see.

[Andrew Cumberland]

Pfft.  If Dave and I don't scare them off, we are pretty safe with a picture of you!  but do whatever makes you comfy.  That's the beauty of BLF.  Rulez is for Fulez.  Just play Koolz.  

[Susan]

Good work Andy. 

[Andrew Cumberland]

Yes Dave.  Our comedic genius is seldom acknowledged.  Men ahead of our times.  

[Dave Riley]

Here at BLF we grow our own.

[Andrew Cumberland]

I almost spat rum on my screen with that post.  Curse you!

[Sophie]

haha nice one

[Andrew Cumberland]

Episode 6 went up tonight.  BLF even rated a few mentions.  

Choosing your plants

[Barbara Tealby]

Great video, Andy. Shedwars seems like an interesting concept.

[Andrew Cumberland]

I liked the idea of trying to help new gardeners.