Hi from the 'high' Sierras!

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  1. fawnridge

    fawnridge New Seed

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    :stew2: 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!
     
  2. gardengater

    gardengater Young Pine

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    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
     
  3. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    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 :stew1:
    Details here: http://www.gardenstew.com/plantstew/help#7

    // frank
     
  4. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    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
     



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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    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. ;)
     
  6. fawnridge

    fawnridge New Seed

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    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.
     
  7. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    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. ;)
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Hi fawnridge :wave:
    Welcome to Gardenstew from southern Ontario!
     
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    Hello Fawnridge

    Welcome to the Stew. You sound like a very busy person. I would love to see your posts and piccies. :stew2:
     
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    Hi Fawnridge, Welcome to gardenstew. Many friendly folks here. Get your shovel and dig in. BTW can't wait to see picts also.
     
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    NINA New Seed

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    Hello Fawnridge,
    Welcome to the stew from The Berkshires.
    I'm a newbie and I love it. It's very friendly around here. :setf_006: looking forward to your pics..
     
  12. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Hello from Wisconsin...I am glad you were able to get back into the garden...Sherry
     
  13. woodlandfey

    woodlandfey Seedling

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    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
     
  14. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Hello fawnridge,welcome to our Stew from central Texas.I 'm so glsd to have you here on our Stew.
     
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    PepperDude In Flower

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    Howdy fawnridge,and welcome to the stew from N.E. Mississippi.
     

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