Hi, new here too

I keep running across this place when googling for information on plants, so I thought I'd join up to ask some questions! I am a relative newcomer to the UK, having grown up in a semi-desert area of the US, and I'm pretty ignorant about a lot of garden basics.

I've only been gardening in any serious way for a year--the last summer was the first time I have ever managed not to kill every green thing around me, and I'm afraid I'm rather addicted to it now!

I have grand ambitions of growing a lot of the vegetables and fruits that are common in the southwestern US but either difficult to find and/or terribly expensive in the Northeast. So far I've had fairly good luck with some things, but I started a lot of my plants far too late in the year so I didn't get as much as I had hoped. But I think I've learned some lessons for next year, and I'm anxious to get started on the new crops!

 

Hi Mander - and welcome. We are a bit different from your semi desert home, but the climate in this country is really good for growing many things. The best way to learn is to ask a lot of questions and do a lot of Googling.

 

Hello there and Welcome.

 

and that's a welcome from me, too!

 

I grew up in Colorado but lived in New Mexico just before I moved here (both pretty dry and hot most of the year!). I'm here in the UK indefinitely, having married a Brit. The biggest disappointment I had in the garden this last year was the chile peppers. The plants are still nice and lush looking but they never did flower. Probably because I didn't start them growing until June! I'll be starting them earlier this year for sure!

 

Hi Mander and welcome to the forum

 

Hi to all.
I am new one for this site. I am always in search of new items and friends as making new friends is one of my hobbies.Thank you very much to moderator for allowing me to be here with you guys.We have two gardens. One is at back yard and another is at front side of the house. I am doing masters in computer science. It will be great fun and help of having chat and discussions with you guys. Hope the chats and the discussions will be interesting and full of knowledge and fun.

 

Am new to this site,you are most welcome...