Texas gardener, farmer, beekeeper

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  1. marlingardener

    marlingardener Happy

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    Hello to y'all, my husband and I moved to our small delapidated farm three years ago, and have been whipping it into shape ever since. We have beehives, a small flock of chickens, two herb beds, three vegetable gardens and more work than we can handle! We love it here, and although we have been gardening for over 30 years, we are constantly amazed at what we don't know! We'll learn from y'all, and be very grateful.
     
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi there, Welcome to GardenStew from north Texas. Texans seem to be taking over lately ;) What part of central Texas are you in?

    Photos, we love to see photos of other gardens so any you would like to share we would love to see.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi there Marlingardener. :wave: Welcome to GardenStew from West L:eek:thian in Scotland. I agree with Toni that it would be great to see any photographs you have of your home and garden. Would love to see the chickens and beehives too. :stew1:
    I hope you make your stay with us a long one.
     
  5. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Howdy there and welcome from a South Central gardener.We have a good many Texans on here .I think you will love it here .
     



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  6. debbieteale

    debbieteale Seedling

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    Hi there, and welcome from Western Australia. I have a bee hive too, so would love to see pics of yours. Hope to hear more about your farm.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Marlingardener, and a hearty welcome to GardenStew :) Did you take before photos when you moved into the farm, so you could compare with the work you have completed?

    Don't forget to check out our blogs, follow us on Facebook and upload any plant images you have to GardenStew PLANTS for all to see :stew1:
    Details here: http://www.gardenstew.com/plantstew/help#3

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  8. marlingardener

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    Thank y'all for the warm welcome! I'll be posting photos soon. I have a few of "before" pictures which are mainly my husband trying to cut down 7' tall bloodweed. We have lots of "in progress" pictures, and some of the completed projects (if any project is really ever complete). We have lots of bee photos since my husband is preparing a handbook for beginners for our bee club. We also have chicken photos because our ladies are so photogenic!
    I'm really looking forward to being able to contribute to GardenStew.
     
  9. KK Ng

    KK Ng Hardy Maple

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    Hi!! :) Marlingardener, a warm welcome from a distant land.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Hi Marlingardener :wave:
    Welcome to Gardenstew from southern Ontario!
     
  11. Delly

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    Hail from Huntsville TX area! (for now) just sold our house and we are moving to Clintwood Virginia (this means a whole new thinking on planting and garden area) This is a fun bunch here at GardenStew! Enjoy your new home!
     

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