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[Thomas Gannon]

Hi guys,
I found this from the pond forum. A little about me, I'm 18, live in the chicagoland area, and I currently work in a greenhouse and nursery. I started working there because gardening was one of my favorite hobbies (specifically vegetables). I have taken hydroponic classes (and a few aquaponic classes). I want to join this forum because there is always more you can learn in the world of gardening. I tried my own hand at hydroponics, and I must say getting outside and gardening is more fun, but I still have a small setup left. Also I have plans on a large landscaping project on my backyard, a few schematics have been drawn up, and some of the plants have been bought (chokeberry, black eyed susans, and other local plants) as well as two fountains that I bought with my nice employee's discount. However these are only a couple of the many native plants i'm going to be planting spring of 2016.

 

[alexiskilgannon]

Welcome to the forums Thomas!
It's wonderful to see a new face here. This is such an awesome forum full of useful information and friendly people. What kind of plants are you planning for 2016? It sounds like you have a great love for gardening and landscaping. Hope to see you in the forums.

 

[Beth_B]

Welcome! I made it here via the pond forum as well. Lots of very knowledgeable and friendly gardeners here, I've learned quite a bit.
Your spring project sounds cool, hope you will share photos once you get it going.

 

[Becky]

Nice to see you over here Thomas! Welcome

 

[Thomas Gannon]

Welcome! I made it here via the pond forum as well. Lots of very knowledgeable and friendly gardeners here, I've learned quite a bit.
Your spring project sounds cool, hope you will share photos once you get it going.

Thank you for the warm welcome, and I'll be sure to post pictures.

 

[Trellum]

Hi Thomas! Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you have a lot great plans, I can do nothing but wish you the best of luck with your project! I hope we see you around here often and we can be of help

 

[Esther Knapicius]

welcome Thomas, 18 years old you say, so young, your world is an oyster. Advice now---start investing some money now, and buy a few stocks to tuck away for when your older, it does come quickly.
good luck with your new found passion. people have to eat.

 

[Thomas Gannon]

welcome Thomas, 18 years old you say, so young, your world is an oyster. Advice now---start investing some money now, and buy a few stocks to tuck away for when your older, it does come quickly.
good luck with your new found passion. people have to eat.

Actually I already have stock in some companies haha.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Actually I already have stock in some companies haha.

good for you Thomas. BTW my gardens are on You Tube, google Estherredstar channel to see them. some are slides and some are walking movies.