Re: New subscriber bio
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: New subscriber bio
- From: I*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 16:46:08 -0400
In a message dated 96-04-08 13:48:10 EDT, you write:
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>My name is Jeannie Colunga, and I am a new subscriber, and a new gardener.
>I have recently purchased my first home, in Grand Terrace CA, and have
>discovered the rewarding, beautiful world of gardening. I have been amazed
>at the joy I feel when I see a flower bloom from a seed (or rhizome . . .)
>I planted -- or the dissapointment I feel when a plant dies under my care.
>I have always been partial to iris, and commandeered a grocery bag full of
>rhizomes from my Grandmother's garden last time she divided. I finally
>*own* a place where I can treat her flowers as family heirlooms rather than
>anonymous decorations in front of a rental. I have a lot to learn about
>the science of gardening -- I especially need advice on cultivating
>patience -- (I'm ashamed to admit that I actually dug up a begonia tuber
>last year to see if it was *ever* going to sprout,-- how embarassing,) so I
>look forward to reading all of your posts.
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>Jeannie Colunga
Jeannie: WELCOME to this wonderful forum. I'm especially happy to see a NEW
gardener. Do remember that each of us was new at some time, so you have
nothing to worry about. And some of us STILL dig up reluctant plants to see
what's going on down there.
California is the unofficial 'seat' of irisdom. Where is Grand Terrace?
Hope you have fun with us -
Kathy Guest
East Aurora, NY
>jcolunga@wiley.csusb.edu
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