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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Jitterbug :D lovely of you to join us!! :wave: You join us at a very exciting time in the history of the site. Not only are we having a virtual party that could go on for some time we are getting ready for our first proper gardening year for the community. Lst year we were still very new so this year willl be a riot. Don't forget to visit our blogs, calendar and member map as well :D

    Also would love to see piccies of you Sheltie dog!
     
    Frank, Mar 29, 2006
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    azw1879 Seedling

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    Hello. My name is C.J. I've been gardening for about 20 years, although not really seriously until about 10 years ago, when I started getting a bit more creative, making new items, designing areas, points of interest, etc. Still very much the amateur though, but I guess the woodwork, art and technical drawing that I learned at school is starting to come in handy, as I tend to draw things on paper before committing myself to any project, no matter a small or large area. Just to get an idea of where I intend to go with each idea and how it may look on completion. I'm very interested in trying my hand at garden design, just the drawing of plans, as a personal project. The theme for the garden/park which I am concentrating on at the moment,is based on my interest in the Anglo-Zulu War 1879. So, representations of wagons, mountains, waterfalls, etc., as well as South African plants and designs based on Zulu shields, etc. Regarding the wagons, I've seen fantastic chairs and benches with actual wagon wheels attached, as either the back of the seat or sides. Also, wonderful monoliths, stand-alone rocks that look quite impressive. I'm considering various other ideas connected to this project. Looking forward to learning more on this site and hopefully add information which may be of use to fellow gardeners.

    C.J.
     
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    i love bugs The Weatherman of Craggy Island

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    It sounds a great project , one that requires a lot of thinking , hopefully you will get somes ideas here . Maybe try a brainstorming session?
    Welcome 8) Bugs
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi there Jitterbug!! Sorry I'm so late in welcoming you to our forums but, here in Scotland, you have to garden when the weather allows. Today it was dry, for once, and the sun actually came out. :D

    Lovely to have you here. :D Pull up a chair and join in - you'll soon feel right at home.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Great first post C.J! Welcome to GardenStew :smt039 I love the idea of the Anglo-Zulu War theme, certainly unique. You sound very talented. Do you have any photos? I would love to see those.

    I agree with you about getting designs down on paper first before attempting to start on a project. My Software Development course in college drilled that little gem into my head :p

    Enjoy the site, I'm sure we will have lots of good times ahead :D
     
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Hey jittterbug!! Welcome!!I hope you have as much fun here as I have!
     
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Hey CJ! Welcome !! Good luck on all of your projects they sound really great! I look forward to hearing more as you go along with them!!
     
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Jitterbug, My dad has a sheltie! They are so cute. My dad has spoiled his little dog sooo much he doesn't even know he is a dog!! His name is Buster and he lives up to his name!!!(LOL!)
     
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    Welcome welcome Jitterbug and CJ!!!! :D
     
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    Welcome!
     
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    Wilson checking in.....Hey everybody!!! :D
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi Wilson. How about telling us a little bit about yourself? We love to get to know all our new members. :D
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Wilson, that was a short intro. I'm intrigued now :D Tell us more ;)
     
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    Pinkiered The Rose Queen

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    Wilson!!?? My Wilson!?? :? From the Kuhbla Kahn site!?

    I didnt know you liked gardening!!!! LOL You said it was woman stuff! :D :p
     
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Hi Wilson! Welcome!!
     
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