Newbie- Streptocarpus, ponds and garden wildlife

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Nicky, Nov 5, 2007.

  1. Nicky

    Nicky Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,
    I'm new here.
    I live in the north east, and my garden is mainly a wildlife garden although we try to keep the front garden looking presentable!
    I have 2 wildlife ponds, and would like to build another next year.
    I've recently "found" streptocarpusses, and have now learnt how to look after them. They are no where near as good as my M in L's though.
    I have done some cross pollination of streps this year, and am waiting eagerly for the seed to ripen, and am dreaming of producing something amazing.....but probably will be disappointed

    At the moment, this is my favourite website:
    http://www.streptocarpussociety.org.uk
     
  2. terrier

    terrier Gardener

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    Hi Nicky, welcome to GC. It sounds as if you have a jungle behind your house. When I moved to my present house with a big garden,I was 'finding' new plants for years. Great fun. Good luck with your streptocarpus and keep us informed. [​IMG]
     
  3. youngdaisydee

    youngdaisydee Gardener

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  4. Sarraceniac

    Sarraceniac Gardener

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    Hi Nicky, I only logged on to say welcome 'cos I thought you said 'streptococcus' and I do so love, pneumonia and boils. Sorry. You'll get used to me, and learn to ignore. :D
     
  5. Nursewhen

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    Oddly enough, I thought you said streptococcus too! I was going to suggest TCP and a week in bed.

    Instead, I'll say welcome to the board :D

    (p.s. I'm not actually a nurse. Never take any of my health tips seriously or you'll end up bathing your feet in custard and applying jam to cold sores.) [​IMG]
     
  6. Sarraceniac

    Sarraceniac Gardener

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    Either of those will fettle streptococcus pyogenes Nursewhen.
     
  7. rosa

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    hi nicky, welcome to gc another member from the north east, i have been a member over a year now, this is a great site, you will get plenty of advice regarding your ponds and other garden and non-garden related items.
    enjoy, speak to you around the forum
     
  8. chengjing

    chengjing Gardener

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    Hiya, welcome on board.


    cheng jing
     
  9. walnut

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    Hi Nicky welcome to g c.
     
  10. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    Hi Nicky and welcome. David.
     
  11. pip

    pip Gardener

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    Hi there Nicky,welcome.
     
  12. Helofadigger

    Helofadigger Gardener

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    Hi Nicky it's always nice to welcome a new member to our forum.

    As you can tell or will find out later as you go along this forum is full of really nice people, although not all of us are 'in with the know' (me included) most of us try to have a go at helping each other out.

    Pull up a chair and join in the banter! :D
    Helen.xxx.
     
  13. intermiplants

    intermiplants Gardener

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    hi nicky enjoy the forum and enjoy the fun and a very warm welcome to you [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  14. Nicky

    Nicky Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks for your welcome everyone.
     
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