hello from the Belgian in san Anselmo!

I moved to CA 3 years ago, and I can't believe the growing season; it keeps up with my 6 year old son! :-) I am 31 years young, with and old soul.
I am crazy about fruit trees; citrus and orchard, acid lovers; camellia, rhododendron, azalea, hydrangea, and Brugmansia!
I am at home all day, and spend most of that time gardening!
I have one son, Mattie, who is 6, a new husband, since October, 3 goldfish, one cockatiel, 3 budgies, and 2 Maine Coon babies!
I am into organic gardening, and I can't kill one single bug. I get natural predators, or move on to something not affected. ( for example; one of my passions used to be fuchsias, but I love all birds, and hummingbirds too, and they brought the gall mite to my fuchsias. There is nothing to be done, except poison, and that I won't use, so I had to get on, and forget about my fuchsias.)
When I am not gardening, I am writing in my garden diary, listening to classical music ( I was a conservatory student in Brussels), or spending time with my wonderful family.
The only "thing" lacking in my life is friendship, as it is hard to find friends...
My neighbours are far from thrilled with my front yard, so I feel a bit lonely from time to time. I can't
imagine how someone would NOT love fruit trees.
Oh well, onward and upward.
I can't wait to get involved with all of you, everybody has been so sweet!

Christie

PS; for a "closer" look at me; here you can see pictures of all the above described! http://mrschristiecolla.spaces.live.com

This message was edited Jan 9, 2007 10:09 AM

Welcome, Mrs Colla, Christie!
Your plants are quite beautiful, thank you for the wonderful tour. I know that you will find Dave's a great place for many reasons. There are so many members who share the same interests as you. You should be able to connect with and find some great friends fast.
Looking forward to seeing you in the forums.
Jackie
PS, how do you keep such a lovely yard with a six year old, lol? Good for you!

i think your home and garden are just precious and very european looking (in my mind)! i would love to have you as my neighbor! it's all so clean and crisp looking, even though there is a lot going on, energetic and restful at the same time. welcome to dg! debi

I was raised on a cowfarm, and I am the youngest daughter of 5. I WORK LIKE A HORSE, that's how I keep up with the kid AND the garden! LOL
And, my husband understands that I NEED to work in the garden, or I go nuts! So he doesn't mind a little mess around the house.

Welcome Christie, enjoyed your gardens. You'll have a great time here learning, sharing and chatting about everything in and out of the gardens! Hope a good gardening friend comes your way soon..and the fruit trees are just lovely!

hwllo and welcome from upstate new york. instead of writing in your garden diary why don't don't you tyhpe itn it using the garden diary right here on daves garden
your gardens look just wonderful.

mrs_colla - welcome; this is the place for people, places, photos and so many interesting sites. Love the slide show..
Kiska
Alaska

You live in a relly great part of the world. I lived in Larkspur for 3 years many moons ago. I couldn't believe the weather and growing season. Lucky you!!!

Hi welcome beautiful home and yard..wonderful plants.

Thank you everyone, for your kind words! That feels so good, and makes all the difference!!!
Christie

Welcome, to the garden, --I like friut trees also, [just planted some more last night]--Michael