Hi, I am new here, from Carefree AZ

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  1. cactusflower

    cactusflower Seedling

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    I have received so many comments from friends about our garden. We moved here two years ago in July (from different locations in Carefree). The 1st winter was very cold and we lost quite a few plants. The base of the garden and courtyard was already planted but we've had quite a few changes and this year was extra beautiful due to the rain we had here this spring. Once I figure how to post a photo I will show you all the beautiful desert hibiscus we had this year........This seems like a fun place to learn! :stew1: [/img]
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Welcome to our forums Cactusflower and I hope your stay with us will be a long one. :-D I look forward to seeing your desert hibiscus as it's something I can't grow her in Scotland.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    A warm welcome to you from coastal mid-Norway! :stew2: I'm already looking forward to seeing your garden, as it's probably a far cry from mine. :D The Stew is a friendly community with lots of curious (read "nosy"), knowledgable people, so you've picked a good place to join.
     
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    cactusflower Seedling

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    a couple of photos of the hibiscus.......hope this works!

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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    My, look at those lovely flowers and the cacti! Beautiful. I was right, a very far cry from my garden.
     
  7. islandgirl

    islandgirl New Seed

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    Wow...I'm from the caribbean and I've never seen a lilac hibiscus before. Hibiscuses are so common here, they're one of my favorites, thanks for sharing that photo.

    welcome by the way!
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Welcome to the Stew from East Texas. Glad to have you join our neat group. Your Hibiscus are beautiful. Any shade of lilac, purple, violet, etc. are my favorite. Thanks for sharing your photos.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi CactusFlower and a very warm welcome aboard GardenStew. A truly fantastic bunch reside here and helpful to boot! Look forward to having you around.

    // frank
     
  10. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Hello CactusFlower from central Texas here.I'm glad you found our great Stew.I do love your Hibiscus and wow what a wonderful lilac.
     
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    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    Hello, CactusFlower! I live up in Mayer, Arizona. It's too cold for hibiscus up here. I had some pink ones when we lived in Black Canyon City a few years ago. Welcome to the Stew! dooley
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Hi cactus flower!
    Welcome to Gardenstew from southern Ontario!
    Beautiful blooms!
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Those pictures are just gorgeous....so different in what we have in Wisconsin.. welcome to the forum...
     
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    tschnath In Flower

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    Welcome to the stew. Great pics. You look like you have a nice yard and garden space. There are so many great people here with a lot of knowledge. Keep the pics coming...we love pics. Enjoy!
     

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