OK, not too 'high'! I'm about 2000' elevation in the Sierra foothills below the Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks. I've lived in these foothills most of my life and am a 4th generation Californian. I've been married for 32 years and we have 4 children and a grandbaby on the way! I have been gardening most of my life, organic as much as possible. I have had to slow down and couldn't do much for several years due to health issues. This year I made myself get out there again, and am doing quite a few things, though a lot slower than before. I love irises and roses, herbs, wildflowers, morning glories and vegetables of any type. Being an artist, most of my drawings/paintings are of flowers and things in the garden. I paint some in acrylics and watercolors, but most of my pieces are color pencil renderings. I love the details I can get from them. Well, got to get out in the garden now. Hope to see you out there. Bye!
Welcome, fawnridge, from coastal Carolina. We love newcomers to the "stew". You'll find us all very friendly people and like to hear all about you. Send pictures of your artwork if you can. We love them. Gardengater
Hi fawnridge and a warm welcome to GardenStew from beautiful Sweden. You sound very talented, it would be great if you could post some examples of your work in the Member's Gallery for us to see Don't forget to check out our blogs and upload any plant images you have to PlantStew for all to see Details here: http://www.gardenstew.com/plantstew/help#7 // frank
Welcome to our forums Fawnridge from an organic gardener in Scotland. I would love to see some of your drawings and paintings. I hope you'll make your stay with us a long one. :-D
Hiya and welcome to the Stew from east Texas. Glad you joined us and we look forward to pictures of your garden, children, pets, just about anything. Would love to see pics of your drawings if possible.
Thanks all-I'll check out the gallery for sure! If you can even see it, the avatar is one of mine. I couldn't get it any bigger and stay in the size requirements.
Hi Fawnridge, welcome to GardenStew from north Texas. Glad to hear you are back out there gardening, nothing beats gardening for just plain feeling good all around....except for the sore muscles at the first of the busy season that is.
Hello Fawnridge Welcome to the Stew. You sound like a very busy person. I would love to see your posts and piccies.
Hi Fawnridge, Welcome to gardenstew. Many friendly folks here. Get your shovel and dig in. BTW can't wait to see picts also.
Hello Fawnridge, Welcome to the stew from The Berkshires. I'm a newbie and I love it. It's very friendly around here. looking forward to your pics..
Hi Fawnridge! Welcome home! This is like home and I've been away and miss everyone terribly! I lived in Lemoore, Inyokern, Bishop and Mammoth Lakes. Used to hike the JMT alot back in the day. It's lovely country out there and you're lucky to live there!!! Glad you've joined us! Marsha