Novice Gardner alert

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  1. daysieblue

    daysieblue Apprentice Gardener

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    Afternoon! I am new to all this, usually anage to kill everything I touch, but we currently have some nice established plants in the garden followign the in-laws efforts, and I'm trying to learn how to prune, care for and expand the plants. I do have a major handicapp - I have a phobia about worms, so find it extremely difficult to be hands on with anything that involves soil contact, although I do try. Thankfully, I have a very handy DH who is happy to be directed!

    I am currently trying to find out how to control a Mrs Popple fuchsia (at least I think that's what it is) and some over-running lupins.

    Here's to the start of a beautiful garden, hopefully!

    Lovely to meet you!

    Heather
     
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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner Heather. We're a friendly lot, if not sometimes crazy! Look forward to your input around the forum. :)
       
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      Hi Heather, welcome to Gardeners Corner:thumbsup: Don't worry about phobias, gardening seems to ease the mind, relax you and suddenly you find yourself doing things you thought impossible for a long time:yess::yay::yay::yahoo:
       
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      Good evening Heather and welcome to the site.:dbgrtmb:
       
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      Morning Heather,welcome to GC...you're in good hands here..you'll get some great advice and ideas..i know i have..Enjoy..:sunny:
       
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      Hi Heather. Welcome to the site. Sorry but had to laugh when read about your worm phobia :heehee: I am allergic to most gardens only have to stand outside for a few minutes and I have to start popping anti histimines to stop me itching my skin off. Does not stop me though :thumbsup:
       
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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner:)
       
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      Welcome to GC:dbgrtmb:
       
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      Hi there and [​IMG]
       
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      Hello and welcome to the forum Heather :)
       
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      Hi, thanks for the warm welcome :)

      Spent a bit of time in the garden this weekend, my son helped harvest some potatoes and I took some photos of my fuchsia - heading over to that board to try and find out how to protect it over the winter.

      :sunny:

      Heather
       
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