Hello from Bethany, IL

I am a recently retired 6th grade school teacher. I just finished the Master Gardener Class through the University of Illinois Extension Office. I am already co-chair of our 2007 Garden Walk, which features seven area home gardens. I am anxious to get ideas for the upcoming walk.

I live on a small farm with my husband and 2 pet miniature donkeys. Hopefully I will find the time to get my hands dirty and do what I love in my gardens.

I have 5 grandsons, all under the age of 3! (set of twins) I like to include them in my outside projects.
I've spent the last 2 hours soaking up this website, and I can't get enough!

bbdonmks - i love to be the first to welcdome new people to daves garden. you will just love this place. have you checked out the other forums yet?? right now we are running a breakfast recipe contest on the recipe forum. no prizes just lots of fun and tons of great recipes.

congratulatiosn on completing the master gardener class. if you want to know anything about formal gardens etc. i suggst you go to the "membership" list on the top of the home page and type in "pirl" so you can send her a d-mail. if i am not mistaken she had her gardens featured in a magazine out in long island n.y. where she lives. tell her igave you her name. she would love to help you out.

enjoy yourself and check out everything we have to offer.

A big welcome to you BB, congrats on being a master gardener! You will love this place! So many helpful people, soo many wonderful resources on just about anything! You will enjoy the information given, sometimes the laughter and especially just good conversations. No question too big nor small. ;0)

Thanks so much for the warm welcome. People who enjoy gardening are just the nicest people , and I hope to get to know lots of you gardeners out there!

Welcome from the Bluegrass...your neighbor to the south. glad to have you aboard!

hello came to really great site ..