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Old 17-01-2008, 07:32 PM
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I've just joined the Grapevine after reading many of your very interesting posts, and look forward to reading more.
I live in the High Peak, on the outskirts of Buxton, in Derbyshire -- a newcomer to the area and climate (!), actually, after nearly 30 years in south Devon.
Haven't done too badly with a container garden in my concrete backyard, with herbs, salads and a lemon tree which gave me seven tree-ripe lemons last year.

All the best and greenest,

Aurora
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Old 17-01-2008, 07:37 PM
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Welcome Aurora!!

I would normally have said that I hope you've brought yr wellies with you- but it looks like other areas are getting worse rain than we are ( makes a change!)

For those on the Vine who don't know Buxton- It's utterly beautiful.

What are you planning to grow this year???
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Old 17-01-2008, 07:47 PM
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...... and a lemon tree which gave me seven tree-ripe lemons last year.
Oh! Jealous now! Anything in my courtyard garden is at severe risk of cat (anything in tubs/pots) or blackbirds (cherry tree)!

Welcome to the Vine anyway, Aurora (lovely name!)
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Old 17-01-2008, 08:06 PM
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Old 17-01-2008, 08:06 PM
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Welcome Aurora

this site is the best fun you can have with your wellies on

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Old 17-01-2008, 08:09 PM
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For those on the Vine who don't know Buxton- It's utterly beautiful.
Derbyshire is utterly beautiful, we used to live near Matlock, and I'm a Derbyshire gal. But its tooo cold for me now, Buxton is high up so its probably snowing now!

Hi Aurora, hope you have success in whatever you're growing.
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Old 17-01-2008, 08:27 PM
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Hullo Aurora, welcome to the 'Vine
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Old 17-01-2008, 08:28 PM
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Hi there Aurora, great to see that 'we' have been amusing you enough to come join us - that bodes well methinks

welcome to the Vine
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Old 17-01-2008, 10:03 PM
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Hello and welcome to the very addictive grapevine Aurora.

Looking forward to reading more about what you are growing. Hoping to get a lemon tree myself sometime this year.
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Old 17-01-2008, 10:08 PM
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Hello and welcome Aurora! I've spent many happy hours in the Buxton/Matlock area, a truly beautiful place!
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Old 17-01-2008, 10:16 PM
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Welcome aboard the good ship grapevine Ms Borealis.

Their all mad on here you know!

Lemon tree, now there's an idea...
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Old 17-01-2008, 10:37 PM
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Old 17-01-2008, 10:47 PM
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Hello Aurora and wellcome to the vine. Hope you enjoy your stay with us...

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Old 18-01-2008, 09:26 AM
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you are cos Suzie and piskie told me - they have both noticed ya'know, but you are both lovely with it
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Oh yes we are!

(Still a bit over excited after going to panto with Roses class this week!)

However, welcome Aurora (great name by the way - sleeping beauty?)!
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Old 18-01-2008, 10:02 AM
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Hi and welcome to the grapevine Aurora. I'm from Manchester and used to go walking in the Peak. I did my University Geology mapping project in the Buxton area. Happy days!
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Old 18-01-2008, 01:19 PM
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hello & wlecome....you'll get lots of good advice on here, not necessarily all vegie related but good advice all the same
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Old 18-01-2008, 06:06 PM
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Hi Aurora & welcome. You'll certainly notice a difference then between Devon & Derbyshire! Sounds like you've got your courtyard sorted nicely, keep coming back on the vine & let us know how you're going on.
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Old 18-01-2008, 06:11 PM
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Hello and welcome!! its true what they say - you dont HAVE to be mad BUT ....

My OH wants a lemon tree ... now I could be in trouble
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Old 18-01-2008, 06:52 PM
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Hi Aurora and welcome. Have just spent the last couple of days in Derby. My OH has cousins in Alviston. Spent a bit of time there last year touring around. The scenery is beautiful.
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Old 18-01-2008, 07:02 PM
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welcome Aurora!
as you see people are really friendly here, I just joined two days ago and I am already caught with the spirit!!
look forward to see you on the chat !
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