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  1. Squizzle

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    Hi all,

    I've just joined the forum so thought i'd say hi! I currently work as a gardener at a Zoo for 5 years but worked in grounds maintenance for 3 years before that.
    I have developed quite an interest in tropical plants, and the challenges they bring trying to get them to succeed in not only a UK indoor environment but also the zoo one too. I also enjoy 'normal' gardening, learning about trees ( I've just done a tree climbing course, scary as hell at first!) And I'm doing a distance learning course for a rhs 2 theory certificate in horticulture, would love to go to college and do it but it's not really an option :-(

    Sorry to make that sound like a cv, introducing myself isn't my strong point!

    I look forward to browsing and hopefully contributing to the forum :-)
     
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      Hi Squizzle, welcome to Gardeners Corner:thumbsup::snork:. Our apologies as I believe you had a problem joining but FC sorted it out for you.:hapydancsmil: Enjoy the Forum and you find the members to be very friendly:heehee:
       
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      • Anthony Rogers

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        Hi squizzie,

        :sign0016:

        Welcome to Gardeners Corner :)
         
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        • Squizzle

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          Yeah it was sorted very quickly, thank you!
           
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            Welcome to GC Squizzle. I'm trying to guess which Zoo you work at, I only know of two in Essex. :)
             
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              Hello and welcome to the forum Squizzle :)
               
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                :sign0016: to GC @Squizzle and good luck with your course :thumbsup:
                 
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                    Welcome to GC, @Squizzle, there are plenty of exotic and tropical growers here.
                     
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                      Welcome and CU on the treefern/palms/bamboo threads. :cool:
                       
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                        Welcome I'm new and love this forum. .enjoy
                         
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