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Hi I have recently searched for a gardening forums site.I am happy to have found this one , it sounds exactly what I was searching for.I would be interested to know what everyone enjoys best about being a part of the forum please?
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Sixties girl, I'm from the other side of the world.
One of the reasons for me is the cold winters that this forum deals with. In australia everyone seems to be talking about the heat. We do have very hot summers as well, but it's the lack of information about how to make your plants survive in the cold that helps me. And the short growing season - also a match for our area.
Other than that, I like that people tend to make things, whether it's garden beds, features, or plant feeds. I don't plan to spend mega bucks so that I can garden so this is a really great place to pick up tips on making use of things.
And I love the chit chat so I can let off steam when things go wrong, or have a brag when things go well.Ali
My blog: feral007.com/countrylife/
Some days it's hardly worth chewing through the restraints!
One bit of old folklore wisdom says to plant tomatoes when the soil is warm enough to sit on with bare buttocks. In surburban areas, use the back of your wrist. Jackie French
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Welcome from me in, soon to be, sunny Sheffield.
This is the very best garden forum. And its all FREE!!!!!!!
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Hello and welcome
mine would have to be learning new things from these lovely people
Sent from my iPhone using Grow Your Own ForumLast edited by cariann88; 01-10-2014, 05:35 AM.CarrieComment
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Welcome.
There is always someone who will be happy to help and advise you, you can ask any question and receive an answer. The ' chat threads' are nice to for sharing more personal stuff or just to be silly!DottyRComment
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Love the fact no one tires of your constant questions and also love the hints on how to use your home grown produce...especially the chutney recipe!
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For me it's the great sense of community and readiness to help on a vast diversity of subjects
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remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow
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I'm a taker / consumer all over the internet, so in areas where I [think I !!] know a bit I like to give something back. The social networking part of it, and chatter not related to gardening etc., is not something that I engage in on the forums [although there are sometimes a few exceptionsOriginally posted by sixtiesgirl View Post ]
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I think the advantage this forum has over others is the friendly people and the non invasive moderators who manage to keep things going but adopt a very low profile. You have access to some very experienced gardeners who are happy to share their life time experiences with anyone.photo album of my garden in my profile http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...my+garden.htmlComment
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Ha!...and no sooner than Bill says that...up pops a Mod!
I agree with all the things peeps have said so far....but also speaking as a member and not wearing my Mod hat, what I love about this site from a gardening point of view is that you get several replies fairly soon after posting.
There's usually someone to ask for advice most of the time....including during the night!
On other sites ( shhhh...yup I do have a nosy!).... You often have to wait several days for the same...or less...of a response."Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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They are a bunch of know-it-alls Seriously, I don't think I've ever asked a question that didn't get an answer, there is such a wide knowledge base amongst the members and not just growing related. They are happy to help, even if the question has been asked a hundred times before (and like me, you are rubbish with the search button)
Above all, it's the friendly atmosphere for me.Comment
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A very warm welcome to the forum, dear Sixties Girl.Pain is still pain, suffering is still suffering, regardless of whoever, or whatever, is the victim.
Everything is worthy of kindness.
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PS: What I like about the forum?
That people are always willing to offer help and advice. Plus the spirit of the forum, which is very friendly and good-humoured.Pain is still pain, suffering is still suffering, regardless of whoever, or whatever, is the victim.
Everything is worthy of kindness.
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Welcome to the Grapevine, Sixties Girl.
I agree with everything that's been said so far. What I like best is having found a bunch of people who are as obsessive about growing stuff as I am, but who know a lot more about it.Comment
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Eyup lass & welcome t' vine. Tha'll go a long way afore tha finds a friendlier bunch o' grapes (see wot I did there............) The different topics are great for tha t' browse & maybe learn an additional hobby. Anyways, enough from me, enjoy t' company & watch out for t' nutters as there are a few knocking around but tha'll soon suss 'em out.
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