Hello from Northamptonshire

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  1. JFo

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    I am no Titchmarsh. In fact, I am a complete gardening novice, so I anticipate that I will be asking many questions. Initially about very fundamental matters.
    I am keen to learn; but having no previous experience apart from rough digging and necessary pruning, I have a very limited knowledge base from which to commence.

    I consider myself to be a sociable and gregarious person, easy to adapt, and with a healthy sense of humour. I tend not to take myself too seriously, but I don't tolerate fools well.

    I look forward to getting to know, at least, some of you.

    Having just read Armandii's advice, in FAQ's, a few moments ago: -
    My location is central Northamptonshire.
    My gardens face east/west, both with, I'm told, loamy soft soil, on an indeterminate depth of gravel at about 1.2 metres (4ft) from the surface.
    The rear garden (30ft long x 15ft wide) is very sheltered: the font garden (30ft sq) is open on three sides (north/west & south)
    Both gardens are laid primarily to lawns with surrounding borders.
    I will upload photos, in due course.

    Jack
     
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      clueless1 member... yep, that's what I am:)

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      Hello and welcome:)
       
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      Hello and welcome. We are a friendly lot here so ask whatever you like. There is always some knowledgeable soul around. :)
       
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      Thank you.
       
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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
       
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      Hi jFo, welcome to Gardeners Corner. We have all levels of gardeners here, from the complete novice, the experienced, the Allotment owners, the Specialists, those with big gardens and those who garden from a balcony but all get the same enjoyment.:snork:
       
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      Welcome to GC Jack. It's good that you have a sense of humour as you'll need it here on occasions, we have our mad moments! :biggrin:

      A good description of your garden and we're all ready to give you some help along the way. :)
       
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        I have uploaded a selection of photos into the Gallery, entitled Garden Photos.
        Not the best of images, but they reasonably portray my front & rear gardens and demonstrate sunlight and shade.
         
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          Hello Jack. Welcome to GC. :sign0016:
           
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          Welcome Jack :)
           
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          Welcome Jack - enjoy the time you spend in the corner with us!
           
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          Thank you all. Very kind :smile:
           
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