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Hello from the sunny North East.

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Whippet, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. Whippet

    Whippet Gardener

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    This looks like a bright and cheerful forum. I found you by doing a Google search.

    This is a picture of my 70x40 ft. back garden. South facing.
    It is mostly take over to trees and bushes. One reason is - I love them. The more recent reason, is because I have four dogs - two whippets and two greyhounds. They are not interested in flowers - except to lay on them.:rolleyespink:

    I also love alpines, hence the new raised planter. (To keep them safe).
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    • jane0o0

      jane0o0 Gardener

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      What a beautiful garden you have. I'm in Newcastle. Welcome to the forum.
       
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      • KFF

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        Hi Whippet
        :sign0016:
        Welcome to Gardeners Corner

        Lovely garden you have there :)
         
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        • Loki

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          Fellow north easterner :snorky:
          You've got a beautiful garden there:blue thumb:
          I love that you have whippets and greyhounds, not stereotypical at all!:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
          My Mam had a whippet and my dad had part shares in greyhounds, we used to go to watch them race:snorky:
          You've brought back many happy memories :dbgrtmb:
          Enjoy the forum :spinning:
           
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          • Saliha

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            :sign0016: to forum

            I too like whippets and greyhounds. Before I have had some salukies (they too loved to lay on flowers or run over them).
             
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            • Sheal

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              Welcome to Gardeners Corner Whippet. :)
               
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              • CanadianLori

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                Welcome to the forum!
                 
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                • Gail_68

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                  Hello @Whippet :sign0016: to GC and nice to have you with [​IMG]

                  Stunning garden your have there and the layout is lovely :love30: plus there's many pet lovers on here including myself :)

                  If you'd like to add a discussion on your dogs and add pic's here's the link for it ;)

                  Pets Corner
                   
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                  • Whippet

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                    Thank you for your warm welcomes.

                    @ Loki - I am just across the river from you. :smile:
                    @ Salhia - I love salukis, too. I had a saluki/whippet.:doggieshmooze:
                    @ Gail_68 - Now I shall really be in my element. Thank you for the link.:doggieshmooze:
                     
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                    • wiseowl

                      wiseowl FRIENDLY ADMIN Staff Member

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                      Good afternoon @Whippet and welcome to Gardeners Corner my friend:smile:
                       
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                      • Barb in Pa

                        Barb in Pa Gardener

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                        Welcome. You have a beautiful back garden. It is just perfect.
                         
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                        • redstar

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                          • luciusmaximus

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                            :sign0016: to GC :)
                             
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                            • zilly

                              zilly Gardener

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                              :sign0016: I love your garden.
                               
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                              • Whippet

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                                Hello, and thank you.
                                After thirty something years in this house, I finally got the back garden how I like it.
                                My husband was one of those people who must have everything orderly and standing to attention.
                                Most of the plants were surrounded by canes, and tied up with string.
                                For the last couple of years, they have been growing as nature intended.:snorky:

                                My front garden is 40' x 40'. It is mostly gravelled over now, with ornamental grasses, and shrubs.
                                 
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