A Guernsey Gardener in London, Day 1: The first blog post AGGIL 1

A Guernsey Gardener in London (AGGIL 1)

1/10/2019

For me, the growing year has always begun on the 1st October and run through until 30 September. Like much in my life, it's a mum and dad thing. It worked for them, so... I will be regularly posting the journey of our allotment year, which for us includes a move from a fully productive plot which we've had for two years now. It is about 100m from our main plot, which was the first plot we took on, and we're hoping the move will save us time and energy... eventually! The new plot, which is directly next to our main plot, is rather unmaintained at the moment, so there's much preparation ahead. The new plot is also a bit bigger than the plot we're leaving - five poles as opposed to 3.3. We're hoping the extra space will allow us to have more soft fruit than the few we have in pots at the moment, plus lots of other bonuses too! P

A Guernsey Gardener in London, Day 1

39 Comments

Marietta

1/10/2019 07:03:10 pm

Great job. Im looking forward to reading your diary!

Paul Savident

1/10/2019 07:13:27 pm

Thanks Marietta. A new journey!! 🤔

charissa

1/10/2019 07:05:21 pm

The new name is perfect. Good luck, and I look forward to reading all about your gardening adventures.

Paul Savident

1/10/2019 07:14:39 pm

Charissa, I admit Richard came up with it; and it made sense immediately. 😊

Fiona

1/10/2019 07:20:50 pm

So exciting. I love the written word so I’ll be settling in to read all the fabulous updates as they come. That’ll be me, feet up, cup of tea in hand, enjoying reading of your adventures on the plot. Oh, I so love the name for the blog as well.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 10:09:44 am

Comfy chair, feet up, cup of tea, a little non-intrusive music in the background and a good read... bliss!! 😊

Izzy and Anne

1/10/2019 07:37:11 pm

congratulations on your new blog. As relatively new allotmenteers wanting to help with sustainability of this lovely Earth we have taken great heart in following some of the YouTube growing community for advice and inspiration. We are looking forward to following your growing year and enjoying the company of you and Richard on your YouTube channel.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 09:28:34 am

Thank you both. And welcome to allotmenteering!! The wonderful thing
about this way of life is there is always something to learn, and some learning to give. Do join us on our Facebook group Planet Vegetaria as well if you are not with us there already. 😊

Izzy and Anne

2/10/2019 05:46:39 pm

thankyou for your encouragement, off to plant the onion seedlings tomorrow 😁

Tracey

1/10/2019 09:35:41 pm

Great name for the blog Paul. Look forward to your growing year and the development of the new plot.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 09:16:52 am

Thanks Tracey. After much mulling Richard came up with the title, which I immediately knew fitted the bill. 😊

Michele

1/10/2019 10:18:56 pm

Yay! I just subscribed! Yes, that's a perfect name for your blog. Such a heartfelt, genuine post! Best wishes & Love.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 09:15:32 am

Thank you Michele. Your support is much appreciated. 😊

Wendy Richardson

2/10/2019 12:30:27 am

This is just perfect! I'm so excited for you! October 1st is my birthday so I think it's the perfect day to start a new project! :) I look forward to reading your blog.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 09:14:51 am

Happy Birthday Wendy, albeit for yesterday! I hope your day was filled with rainbows and very few lightning strikes!!! 😊 We really appreciate your support and I'm so looking forward to sharing this growing year here, mainly in words and pictures. 😊

Vivi link

2/10/2019 07:03:19 am

I'm hooked already! :-)

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 10:10:19 am

😊❤️😊

Anna

2/10/2019 07:17:24 am

Congrats on the new blog Paul . Very excited for you and for the future posts. Love a good read. 📖📖📖

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 10:11:13 am

Thanks Anna. Much appreciated. 🤞 😊

Pix & sounds (Amin )

2/10/2019 09:58:52 am

Hello Mr. Paul
Congratulations on the start of this gardening journey. Making video is bit difficult yon other hand one can bring back stories from childhood in moments. Its true every big magical piece of work starts somewhere in some diary and memories are immortalized. Wish you get to share your wonderful gardening expedations soon. I have had the love of buying books from young age. So i this will be yet another beautiful way to catch up with you. Respect and best wishes.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 10:20:01 am

Amin. Thank you so much. Fortunately books were a major part of my growing up and my parents, as well as giving me a love of gardening, also ensured that I had plenty of books around and brought on my love for reading and writing. The last 30 years have not allowed time for me to write (though there is a book in me somewhere!). I'm really looking forward to sharing this new growing year in words and pictures; as well as videos on YouTube, and posts on our Facebook page and our Planet Vegetaria group. 😊

Sarah Vernon link

2/10/2019 12:00:11 pm

Fabulous - like everything you do. I can't find a way to follow. Please help!

Sarah Vernon link

2/10/2019 12:15:44 pm

I think I've now subscribed via Contact. It would be lovely to have a like icon on each post.

Sarah Vernon link

2/10/2019 12:26:38 pm

I mean a blog post like icon rather than the current Facebook like option!

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 06:19:36 pm

I will have to look into the Like button for the blog Sarah. I'm not sure there's a facility for that on Weebly, though will check. 😊

Paul Savident

16/10/2019 12:24:29 pm

Sarah, I have realised the LIKE icon on here is actually just a LIKE icon, with a count, and not a Facebook Like count. It is obviously the same colouring though definitely a Like for the blog rather than on Facebook.

Janet

2/10/2019 03:00:37 pm

I absolutely love the name Paul and I am looking forward to reading your posts. I also love the idea of the season beginning in October! I think I just may take that on myself as it is my most favorite time of year 💚.

Paul Savident

2/10/2019 06:29:30 pm

Love that you love the name Janet. It was actually Richard's idea and I knew it was the right one. It will be interesting to see how many other people work on an October to September growing year. 😊

Elizabeth Walter

2/10/2019 04:59:58 pm

I actually rather like the idea of starting the year in October as it gives you something to look forward to and plan. I look forward to continuing to read about your gardening and the reminders it will give me!

Paul Savident

3/10/2019 04:50:51 pm

Thanks Elizabeth, and I am so glad the growing year starting in October resonates. 😊

SAndra Wallace

2/10/2019 09:08:47 pm

Hello Paul, What a clever idea! I'm so pleased for you...and such a succinct title! Bravo to Richard for it... Like most people here who follow you, I too enjoy reading, and I just know ( Gut feeling ) it will be a success... Looking forward to your posts, With best wishes to you both.

Paul Savident

3/10/2019 04:49:44 pm

Many thanks Sandra, and your words are much appreciated. It will take me some time to get my 'style' of writing back as I have copywritten for various clients for so long it's easy to slip into writing for a client rather than as me. 😊

Gill Farrington

3/10/2019 08:08:28 am

I am really excited about this project and looking forward to reading your blogs Paul.

Paul Savident

3/10/2019 04:45:07 pm

Thanks Gill. I am too. 😊

Philippa Ibbotson

3/10/2019 12:36:17 pm

Hi Paul, I’m looking forward to read about your allotment through this next year. I don’t “put mine to bed” as some allotmenteers do as I like to grow a good supply of winter veg. So I suppose I also start my year around this time of year.

Paul Savident

3/10/2019 04:47:20 pm

Thanks Philippa. It's always great to hear how others work, and nice to know there is also some synchronicity with others too. I think we have less overwintering veg than last year sadly, particularly in terms of carrots. 🤔

Paul Savident

3/10/2019 06:45:44 pm

New blog post today @ https://www.richardandpaul.com/blog/butternuts-a-little-like-buses-aggil-2

Abi

25/11/2019 01:17:45 pm

Hello, bloody hello! Happy to have found your blog and to subscribe, xx

Paul Savident

26/11/2019 09:02:36 am

😊😊😊

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