The internet is not for everyone,it is 4 weeks today I got my first ever smartphone,a lot of my neighbours have no smart phone or internet, the local library closed down,they are all closed at the moment anyway, the nearest is an 8 miles round trip nowhere near to park,I do have and read garden books.Often it's better to chat to someone who has the same soil, weather conditions,etc, reading is my second hobby after gardening,I also have pen friends.
I read gardening books almost every day. My most delightful indulgence is large picture books which I have dotted around the house and pick up for ideas and just to absorb some beauty and peace. Perfect gift to please me! Step womble has excellent taste in beautiful garden books and I always adore sitting quietly and getting to know the gardens through the photographs .
I think it would be a shame if people were disuaded from asking questions on the forum for fear of being criticised by members who feel that their query is not worthy. It's pretty easy to spot the basic questions by the title. If they offend you, don't open them. Gardening can be a lonely occupation for some. If you're just starting out, it's good to know you have the support and even friendship of other gardeners. A simple question might be asked by someone testing the waters to see if they could fit in. It must be quite difficult for a person with limited experience of social media to find the courage to join one of the social threads cold.
I’m a 55y/old newbie gardener. I’m of the age that was brought up to consult reference books, so I bought half a dozen or so gardening books and have poured over them, but some of the information is contradictory. Books are my passion but, as a complete novice, I’d rather trust a knowledgeable expert, especially as then one can have a proper back-and-forward discussion to really clarify things that seem confusing.
There's no such thing as a stupid question...... except perhaps when the asker already has a preconceived idea of what they want the answer to be, and isn't prepared to consider any other answer.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I have books and also use the internet for information. Often there is no clear answers when researching and that is why I ask questions on here.
Maybe asking questions on here can clarify an idea someone has but when asking, people answering are often providing solutions that they have personally come across and have found a better idea of doing something or bring up things to consider when trying to find a solution.
I dont think that there is are daft questions. More often than not, a hint is in the title of the post. If you domt want to get involved just keep scrolling down.
We are a gardening forum. It is another source of information when people are trying to find a solution to something or picking up hints and tips. A silly question to one could be very important to another so there is no need to make any judgements. We all started somewhere with gardening. We were not born with all gardening knowledge pre programmed in our brains. I think back to when I started gardening and what was a big thing to learn about when I first started out is something i now do year in year out -we are all at different stages on knowledge and expertise so why not share our experiences when someone asks?
My mum recently gave me her series of Dr. Heyssen gardening books, spelling may be wrong, which I had poured over as a teen, since I now have a garden of my own again. I've numerous other gardening books I collected over the years, as like Wonky Womnle above the picturs are divine, and I got a Christmas present of the wonderful RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. But I do find I'm relying more on the internet for initial information and pictures of plants, it is just so much easier and quicker than looking through a book. I find the internet a great tool when in the garden centre or nursery to quickly research an unfamiliar plant.
This is interesting. My late wife Valerie so often asked. Not another book on plants and trees? My reply was. There is always something new to learn. Now in my twilight years, and having so much under my belt............belly excluded B)Having gained a doctrate in plant pathology and plant and soil sciences. YES. I still search I don't laugh when a members asksfor and read books on all aspects of gardening. Thankfully the internet has allowed us to speed up research, and the ability to print off and save articles is great. The individuals asking basic questions. I have been on my own now for just over ten years. I have come to realise that, to be able to have contact with others is a real MUST. Then being so deeply interested in medicine also. I accept that, we are not all blessed with the same learning skills. So yes. How do I plant a bulb? To the enquirer this is important. Please think and consider others.
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It's pretty easy to spot the basic questions by the title. If they offend you, don't open them.
Gardening can be a lonely occupation for some. If you're just starting out, it's good to know you have the support and even friendship of other gardeners. A simple question might be asked by someone testing the waters to see if they could fit in. It must be quite difficult for a person with limited experience of social media to find the courage to join one of the social threads cold.
Maybe asking questions on here can clarify an idea someone has but when asking, people answering are often providing solutions that they have personally come across and have found a better idea of doing something or bring up things to consider when trying to find a solution.
I dont think that there is are daft questions. More often than not, a hint is in the title of the post. If you domt want to get involved just keep scrolling down.
We are a gardening forum. It is another source of information when people are trying to find a solution to something or picking up hints and tips. A silly question to one could be very important to another so there is no need to make any judgements. We all started somewhere with gardening. We were not born with all gardening knowledge pre programmed in our brains. I think back to when I started gardening and what was a big thing to learn about when I first started out is something i now do year in year out -we are all at different stages on knowledge and expertise so why not share our experiences when someone asks?