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Hello to all, My name is Dad, and I am new to gardening. I just finished moving into my new house and have cleared close to 1 full acre of land out back. I was hurt at work 3 years ago this month, and will not be returning back into the work force. I have a bad back and have decided to take up gardening as a second hobby. I really would like to plant a bunch of trees, and am looking forward to finally having the veggie garden of my dreams. I have 3 kids who are willing to help me in this adventure, and will be asking a lot of questions. I have been viewing these pages for some time now and figure it was time to become a member. Thanks for having such a wonderful site. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Thanks Dad
Plants: 3 | From: High Desert California | Registered: Jan 2006
| Seeded: 207.200.116.139
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Hello Dadsgarden, Welcome Aboard...We're very glad you found us.. and
quote: I have been viewing these pages for some time now and figure it was time to become a member.
figurin' it was time to join this nice little Cyber Gardening Family here...
There's an extremely nice group of gardeners' here, from A~Z, Brand New to Master Gardeners, and everything in between here... a little bit of everything here, from recipes, games, crafts, birds, water gardening, to seed trading to banter hall for chatting and getting to know the members...
So, jump right on in, don't be shy.. There's always someone around to help you thru things and to learn gardening... That's one thing we all share here, a passion for gardening..
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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And another So. Cal welcome. Glad you joined us. What zone in Cal are you? I'm in Z9 ( Z18-19 in the Sunset Western Garden Book) slightly elevated above San Bernardino. Happy to meet you. Ask away. ~Tina
* * * * ~Tina Getting old is the pits. But it sure beats the alternative. My Blog Plants: 7549 | From: So. Cal. | Registered: Nov 2005
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Hi there Dad and welcome to the Forum. You have some great plans it sounds like for your garden and a good place to do it being in Southern Cali. Looking forward to seeing more of you.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Well first off I am in the High desert of california... Palmdale Lancaster Farmlands up in the eastern hills. I have been in the process of drawing plans, and will be taking pictures today of the complete property. I was kinda hoping for a womans touch in helping me design the backyard. I want a garden approx 100x50. I also want to build a Compost pit/with worm growing area. I have got 2 nice pine trees started out front of my house, and a few mix wind break trees planted out along the side. My kids cant wait for a veggie garden and we are looking for all diffrent types of seeds. Pumpkin...squash...onions...and the list goes on and on It is kinda hard to get alot done due to my back injury....but hey Im 40 retired and have nothing better to do. Looking forward to seeing a few sketches or ideas on how my backyard layout can look. Thanks Dad, who loves pillow fights and popcorn.
Plants: 3 | From: High Desert California | Registered: Jan 2006
| Seeded: 152.163.101.7
Welcome to the forum. As you already know, the folks here are great! Have fun building your new playground ( garden)
* * * * Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson Plants: 493 | From: Washington | Registered: Sep 2005
| Seeded: 67.185.76.62
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