Let me introduce myself ...

[Geebo]

Hi To all in the Forum,
Suppose the time has come to introduce myself to all the plantsman Gardeners specialist and amateurs and friendly group of people in the SRGC.
I am from Belgium nationality and came to live in Ireland 26 years ago.There is always been a great interest in nature in general,and plants became a second nature,brought with me true my fathers love for his garden<(dont the say in Ireland,Black Cat- Black Kittens)Being an artist at hart got me involved in gardening and the plants,the various colors and the composition of them get me carried away more then often,aways liked the chalence in life,it made me starting a small nursery 20 years ago here in the south of Ireland.
The propagating of plants true seed and cuttings is what I like most
It is always exiting to see the first cotyledons or fibrous roots appearing.
Helleborus became a must,I admid the are dangerous addictif,began hybr with hell for the last 15 years,gues the are slowly taking over my life.
Also woodlandplants have developed an interest for the last few years and the collection is building up.
Wel I am 62 now and as the say the clock is ticking,so I have to fit in as much as possible that is what keep the hart young.So thanks to you all for all the advice Im getting in the Forum.
Hope you all know a bit more about me by now,if there is more you would like to find out just send me an @mail.
Sorry if my English is not always as it should be,im still learning.
Cheers.
Geebo.

[David Nicholson]

Geebo I have no problems with your English it's every bit as good as mine.

[ChrisB]

Hello,  I joined SRGC recently and took advantage of the seed exchange straight away, and am now germinating things right left and centre.  What a great organisation you are.  My local group is the North Northumberland RGC that meets in Belford.  I live just south of Alnwick about 3 miles from the sea with non-gardening husband and Lakeland Terrier.  a Yorkshirewoman by birth, I've been gardening since I could walk when my dad had me pulling up weeds (under instruction).  Spent over 20 years of my younger adult life rearing my daughter in Southern Ontario, where gardening is only possible six months of the year outside, and returned to England in 1986.  I have the National Collection of Diascia (more at www.coniston.demon.co.uk) but have recently started to get interested in Armeria.  But I just enjoy gardening generally and am a confessed plantaholic.  I was part of the URG (uk.rec.gardening) group when it was in its infancy (before Windows even existed!) but stopped reading that group when spam took over and ruined it.  Our current garden is now 12 years old.  My web site gives more detail - its sandy, dry soil on top of sandstone, so its slightly acid.  I could go on but I bet you've moved on to the next post by now.  Look forward to more chatting.  How do I post a picture please?  Haven't quite figured that one out yet.

[DaveM]

Hi, and a welcome from East Lothian, just over an hour north of you on that dreaded A1. To add a picture file click the "Additional Options" link to the bottom right ...oops left....of the reply message box, then click Browse and add the file. To add a second etc file click (more attachments) and repeat process.... easy peasy..... and the best of luck!

Dave

[Paddy Tobin]

Geebo,

Now, where is this little nursery that you speak of?

Name, details etc.

Inquisitive Paddy

[Maggi Young]

Paddy, Geebo, otherwise known as Guy, has his nursery here:
"Field of Blooms Nurserie "
Lisnamoe /Ballymackey
Nenagh  _  Co Tipperary
Eire.
 
He's got some really good plants, too, I can assure you. I don't know where he and Maureen are in relation to where you live, but if I were you, I'd feel a visit coming on!

[ChrisB]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your help.  I didn't say what I meant, ie how do I put up my mug shot.  But now I've figured that out I think, anyhow, it has appeared.  Must alter my strapline to give my location, seems sensible and what everyone else does.  Our group is venturing into Scotland for one of our bus trips in the summer.  Can't wait!

[Ian Y]

Welcome to the forum Chris, I am glad you are enjoying being a Member of the SRGC, there is no going back
I am coming to the North Northumberland RGC at Belford soon perhaps I will meet you.
Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

[ChrisB]

Thanks Ian.   I look forward to hearing more about erythroniums next month.  Wouldn't want to miss it.

Here is a picture of my Trillium rivale taken last spring.  Its leaves are just poking through right now, can't wait for it to return!

[Geebo]

Now Maggy you are spilling the beans on me then, ;)Only joking,
Its good you are breaking the ice,so I wont be so shy.

Yes Paddy Maggy is giving you the right address,so if you feel like making the journey or you are around sometime please give us a call.You are most welcome to visit,we have always time for a chat
What I make up out Your previous post you must live near Mount Congrave Nursery,all acid soil there he,I was in the nursery and seen there selection of Camelia`s and rhododendron`s,azaleas and al the other ericacea`s.
A warm welcom to all the new and not so new in the forum,thanks for joining the familly.
Cheers
Guy...(pronounce Gee)

[Paddy Tobin]

Welcome Chris. Hope you enjoy your visits here and looking forward to your contributions.

Guy, Now that I have the information I will be able to drop in but to be honest it is an area of the  country to which I rarely travel. The nearest I go is to Limerick because my son is in college there.

Yes, I live very close to Mount Congreve, just along the river bank from them. It's a glorious garden and the head gardener there is very welcoming and very generous with his time...and plants actually.

Paddy

[galanthophile]

Hello all, I've just joined the forum this week. I live in Newcastle in the North of England and have a small garden at the back and front of my semi. I have over 500 plants crammed in and particularly love galanthus, lilies, peonies, crocus, trilliums and hellebores. I am becoming very interested in alpines and small bulbs (maybe because I can cram in even more of those!). I've got 2 raised beds and 4 stone sinks. Most of my plants are grown in the open garden as I don't have a greenhouse. My parents were very keen on gardening and have passed on their interest to me and my sisters. I've never exhibited any plants but like to attend shows and admire others. I also love to take photos of my plants.

[ChrisB]

Hello galanthophile.  I've just joined the forum too, after my friend told me about it.  I belong to the SRGC that meets at Belford, too far for you to travel I suppose.  I live near Amble.  Do you belong to any groups?  AGS would be a good group to join, they meet in Ponteland once per month.  There you will find many fellow galanthophiles.  Their Newcastle Show takes place in Hexham on March 31st so don't miss it - its wonderful!

[galanthophile]

Hi, at the moment I don't belong to any groups. I am an AGS member and will be at the Hexham show and it'll be my birthday!

[ChrisB]

See you there Ann.