Hello from Surrey

[Hootie McBoob]

Hello everyone

I've been a long time lurker & have finally plucked up courage to start chatting with you all. I have dabbled in growing my own in pots but have finally taken the plunge & I am turning my overgrown garden into my little allotment. I had to give up work last year due to a complete breakdown, I was advised to find a hobby that gets me fresh air & exercise & my mum suggested gardening. She told me it would save me money on veg, plus it would be good for my mental health.

I'm looking forward to chatting & learning from you all, I just hope I don't annoy you too much with what I guess will be endless daft questions

[veggiechicken]

Hello Hootie and Welcome You've only lurked for a short time, I lurked for 5 years until I was brave enough to face this lot - and now they can't shut me up So come and join in, most of them don't bite

[Glutton4...]

Hello, and welcome to the Madhouse! Don't worry about VC, she's harmless really.

[Hootie McBoob]

Thanks for the welcome, am looking forward to chatting

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome Hootie

The first few posts are always the hardest to do but now you've got that out of the way you can now enjoy the vine.

[SarzWix]

Hi Hootie Your mum sounds like a very wise lady

I lurked for a good six months before I braved my first post, but was soon feeling very welcome, hope you do too

[vikkib]

A bit of gardening can do wonders to blow away the cobwebs and, I find, it takes my mind off other things and helps me relax like nothing else can!

A very warm welcome to the Vine to you!

[PyreneesPlot]

Hello and welcome.

I wish I'd lurked a lot longer - would have had the chance to run away, then.

Bring on the questions, the dafter the better

[KittyColdNose]

Hello hootie, welcome.

I was told to try yoga by my doc but I much prefer gardening

[Bigmallly]

A warm welcome to the vine for this time of year, very wise words from your mum. Enjoy your stay.

[Florence Fennel]

Hello and a very warm welcome to the Vine

[rabbit]

Hello, hope you find gardening to be therapeutic!

[out in the cold]

Hope you enjoy your garden.

Looking forward to hearing how you get on.

[Tripmeup]

Welcome Hootie... enjoy the gardening and the vine..

[bearded bloke]

Hello & welcome