hello ukwife,

I was new a couple of weeks ago and after some hesitation posted a few things which were of variable coherence! I can relate to is being a bit overwhelming when you find the site and then get the message 'you have not introduced yourself yet' type thing. The thing I discovered is no matter how incoherent or 'silly' your post is - there seem to be people out there who are fine and good spirited. I started a post asking about my cabbages - and it helped. Keep talking and it might make an only slightly less new person like me feel good to have novice company out there!

so did you live somewhere hot before ukwife? I'm not far from Staffordshire so can assure you it is never so baltic as Northumberland or Scotland!! I have a lovely friend with a wonderful garden near Cannock Chase - so I know in your area you can succeed.

Keep in touch!

Dotski McWellie