Hi there!

19 years ago

I've been reading this forum for months and I've probably had more education from y'all than from ten books put together. I'm in Grand Prairie and am just really getting into (obsessed) with gardening. I'm a recovering black thumb. Turns out I just had to learn a few things and experiment, LOL.

In the past few months, I've planted Vitex, crepe myrtle, sunflower seeds (two varieties), zinnia seeds, pumpkin and cantelope seeds (looking good!), dwarf nandinas, Mexican Heather, hostas, tomato plants, clematis, Pampas grass, and tons of little annual flowers. We built a raised vegetable bed and I'm in the process of doing a freestanding paver patio with a path going to it, if it would ever stop raining!

Anyway, thanks for everything I've learned so far, I decided to finally sign up and post!

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Comments (9)

momofjandj
19 years ago
Welcome! I'm fairly new myself and I've have learned soooo much and everyone is so gracious and helpful.
Sounds like you have alot going on...good luck and post some pics!
roselee z8b S.W. Texas
19 years ago
Another welcome! Sounds like you've been busy doing some good things in your yard.

Happy gardening!
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hitexplanter
19 years ago
welcome to GW Texas Forum and.....
Happy Growing David
Jacquelyn8b
19 years ago
Glad to have you!
Sounds like you've made great plant choices.

~ Jac
missinformation
19 years ago
All of your projects sound like a lot of fun! What are you putting in the veggie garden?
pjtexgirl
19 years ago
Welcome! This wet weather is something else eh? PJ
mary52zn8tx
19 years ago
Welcome. I agree about learning lots here. There is nothing like real world experience.
gptx_gardener
Original Author
19 years ago
I forgot I've also planted some more Lantanas. They're looking SO good.

The vegetable garden has the pumpkin and cantelope plants. I sprinkled zinnia seeds in the center, because the squash never came up.

Thanks for the warm welcome!
mikeandbarb
19 years ago
Welcome, glad you signed up and joined in with us.
I too learned so much with all the help from so many of the nice people here and just by reading.

I'm in WOW of how much you've done and it sounds like you have great ideas. BTW what is a freestanding paver patio ?

Barb