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Newbie from Lancashire

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Margie, Jul 19, 2013.

  1. Margie

    Margie Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,
    I'm new to the forum and new to gardening!

    I have a small front garden (facing East I think) and a modest, West facing back garden.
    I guess the soil is clay but I'm really not sure.

    Due to illness, both have been badly neglected for several years and become overgrown.
    I'm now the gardener. However, I also have health problems and can only go at a snail's pace!

    I've been working on both the front and back gardens, getting rid of weeds etc.
    With the help of friends and family most of the heavy work has been done. The front garden looks better than it did, and the back is beginning to take shape.

    My aim is restore both gardens to how they were, and maintain them. Keep it simple. :)
     
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    • Lea

      Lea Super Gardener

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      Hi Margie. Good to have you with us. :)
       
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    • pamsdish

      pamsdish Total Gardener

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      :sign0016: Unfortunately quite a few of us are restricted physically on here :gaah: , but we have some novel ideas on how to get round harder work, or just simply make it easier.:phew:
       
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      • Fern4

        Fern4 Total Gardener

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        :sign0016: to GC.
         
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      • JWK

        JWK Gardener Staff Member

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        Hello and welcome to the forum Margie :)
         
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      • Lolimac

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        Welcome to GC Margie....:dbgrtmb: Enjoy....
         
        Lolimac, Jul 19, 2013
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      • olliebeak

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        Hello and welcome Margie - looks like we're in a similar situation. I'm also a 'first timer' with limited knowledge and ability.

        Good luck with yours :spinning:
         
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      • clueless1

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

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        Hello and welcome to Gardeners Corner Margie and Ollie.
         
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        • Penny in Ontario

          Penny in Ontario Total Gardener

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          Hello there and Welcome...:spinning:
           
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        • Sheal

          Sheal Total Gardener

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          Welcome to Gardeners Corner Margie. It's amazing how we learn to adapt when we have health issues, it might slow us down a bit, but we get there. :)
           
          Sheal, Jul 19, 2013
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        • Margie

          Margie Apprentice Gardener

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          Thank you for your warm welcome! :)

          Although I'm sorry that others are also restricted health/mobility-wise, I'm glad that you'll understand that I can't spend an afternoon working in the garden.
           
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          • ARMANDII

            ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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            Hi Margie, welcome to Gardeners Corner.:thumbsup::snork:. Take your time in getting the garden to how you want it to be and get as many friends and family enlisted to do those jobs you can't do. Enjoy your gardening and enjoy Gardeners Corner.:snork:
             
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          • Grannie Annie

            Grannie Annie Total Gardener

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            :sign0016:Margie - nice to hear that you have some help from friends - do what you can but take care!
             
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            • Cjt2014

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              Welcome to GC Margie hope your project goes well :dbgrtmb: :sign0016:
               
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