Not quite a newbie!

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  1. Trunky

    Trunky ...who nose about gardening

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    Hello all, I'm new on here but not new to gardening.
    Been working in horticulture for about 35 years now and still learning something new all the time! It's one of the joys of gardening, if you have enthusiasm and an inquiring mind there's always something to learn.
    Currently working as a full time gardener in a large private garden, I've also worked in the past as a groundsman and in glasshouse crop production.
    Got my own fairly large garden at home which I try to maintain organically (with variable results it must be said).
    Hope to pick up a few useful tips on here and maybe pass on a few of my own occasionally.
     
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  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] Trunky.. Sounds like you will fit in a treat then.. :D Look forward to seeing you around the forums.. :thumbsup:
     
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  3. wiseowl

    wiseowl Amicable and friendly Admin Staff Member

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    Hi Trunky Welcome to Gardeners Corner my friend:)

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  4. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    Good evening Trunky and welcoe to the site.:dbgrtmb:
     
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  5. PinkFinger

    PinkFinger Gardener

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    Oh gosh you give me no hope then :heehee:

    Welcome :)
     
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  6. Penny in Ontario

    Penny in Ontario Total Gardener

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    Hi there and Welcome.
     
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    ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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    Hi Trunky, welcome to Gardeners Corner, the more the merrier:thumbsup::D
     
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  8. Sian in Belgium

    Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

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    Hello there, and welcome from another relative newcomer, with soil ingrained in her fingers!
     
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  9. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

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    Welcome to GC Trunky, I've worked under glass for over 40 years now and am still learning.:)
     
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  10. encapsulated-sapling

    encapsulated-sapling Apprentice Gardener

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    Hey there!
    i am very very addicted to gardening!
    it literally is my life.
    i have been gardening for 12 years.
    everything i've learnt is from my grandad.
    i am a qualified gardener, and i am studying for higher qualifications.
    i'm here to talk to others about my obsession,
    and perhaps swap seeds :thumbsup:
     
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    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    Welcome trunky (and encapsulated-sapling) :dbgrtmb:. This is a very friendly and informative site. :)

    When strongylodon says he has been under glass for 40 years its because he is so delicate - but he is going to be hardened off soon :heehee:
     
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