Hello

[Dave Smethurst]

Hi there, I'm a novice gardener, and here in the hope that I may from time to time ask for help.

I was medically discharged from the Army in October 2011 so hadn't really had the opportunity to do any gardening thankfully for some unknown reason, I started messing about in my garden about 4 weeks ago and it would appear I have caught the bug!

Now i am the proud owner of a greenhouse albeit a plastic one which I purchased from Homebase, I actually wanted a real one but I'm starting slowly, so this one will do for now.

Look forward to meeting you all.

Regards,

Dave

 

[kaydee]

Hello Dave!!!! I've just been looking at your message on the old RHS forum.
I've been here a week now & enjoying it very much. There are a few other RHS refugee names you will recognise too.
Best K

 

[Dave Smethurst]

Hey K,

Lovely to see you here, thanks so much for earlier replies I received a message to visit here, so here I am so I'm playing ping pong looking here and looking there lol.

Best regards,

Dave

 

[Ian]

Hi Dave, welcome aboard!

You've caught the gardening bug just at the right time - spring will soon be upon us (well, once the snow clears!)...

 

[Dave Smethurst]

Hello again Ian,

I'm glad to report that I am still to be hit with snow, it's -1 outside but no snow yet, I've got my greenhouse to a steady 10 degrees and already things are coming through, including Dahlias, Viola's, Radish, Aster's and Tomato seedlings, all in the greenhouse, outside I have recently planted, Apple and Cherry trees, a blackberry plant, Blueberry and last but not least I have some strawberry plants on the go.

So yep the bug has taken over my life lol.

Be prepared for the crazy questions

Regards,

Dave

 

[Becky]

Hello and welcome aboard Dave! Gardening can certainly prove to be an addictive hobby, so you've come to the right place! Sounds like you are off to a great start with your greenhouse.

 

[Dave Smethurst]

Hi Becky,

Coming from the Army I'm not used to people being nice and polite to me, ski will definately be hanging around!

I have only just come in from chopping wood that I cut off a nasty tree in the garden which keeps the sun when it appears lol, I like the fact that it allows me to have a good workout free of charge!

I'm not too sure what to do with all this wood I've cut any ideas?

As always, best regards,

Dave

 

[zigs]

Welcome to Gardening Forums Dave

If you lived near me, i'd have it off you for firewood

You could stack it in a quiet corner & watch the wildlife take it over. It'll become a haven for bugs & fungi over the years & maybe a place for hedgehogs to hang out.

Or if you need it gone, stick it on your local freecycle group, someone will have it

 

[Dave Smethurst]

Hi Zigs,

My mate has offered me the use of his shredder, so my plan is to shred it all up and use it for a path near my raised bed, my I love this gardening lark ha ha!!!

 

[zigs]

Good plan Dave