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hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 17:58:28 GMT -5

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Post by cortona on Feb 16, 2010 17:58:28 GMT -5

hello hal, i'm new here, this forum is fantasticaly full of all a hobbyst grower/breeder can dream!
I live in italy in the little istorical town of cortona(tuscany)
i'm32year old and i garden since i'm 18, i've passed from bonsai to flower to veggie of all the varius tipes! this years i'm tryng the atlantic giant pumpkins in order to grown someting amazyng, but usualy i grown heirloom tomatoes, peppers, beans, cocumber and wath ever i find that taste good!
i have find this forum following the tip of one of the moderators with i've talked about some andean tubes that i start to grown this years for the first time!
hope to learn lots of thinghs here and find other fellow gardener!
best wishes to all
Emanuele
aka
cortona

canadamike Homegrown Guru Hip-Gnosis Seed Development Project Coordinator GARDENING FOR TASTE Posts: 3,336	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 18:33:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by canadamike on Feb 16, 2010 18:33:37 GMT -5 Welcome here Emanuele...ghee, nice to have italian friends here. If there is anything I can do, just say it, and thanks to Frank for bringing you here.... Michel aka Canadamike
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Penny master gardener Posts: 1,037	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 19:27:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Penny on Feb 16, 2010 19:27:48 GMT -5 Hi there and Welcome.
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ottawagardener Homegrown Seed Development and Project Coordinator I'm lazy that's why I work with nature. Posts: 3,507	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 19:30:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ottawagardener on Feb 16, 2010 19:30:44 GMT -5 Welcome. I felt the same way when I first came here. It's great! Telsing
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pugs master gardener Posts: 625	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 19:34:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pugs on Feb 16, 2010 19:34:04 GMT -5 Welcome! Glad you found the place. Pugs

plantsnobin Guest	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 21:15:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by plantsnobin on Feb 16, 2010 21:15:46 GMT -5 Welcome. We look forward to hearing of your garden. I hope you can post pictures too, I would love to see some Italian scenes.

cff Seasoned vet Resident Bee and Chicken Guru The land of milk and honey Posts: 268	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 21:19:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cff on Feb 16, 2010 21:19:34 GMT -5 Great to have you with us - please let me know if I can help with anything
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bluelacedredhead gardener Posts: 141	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 22:00:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bluelacedredhead on Feb 16, 2010 22:00:58 GMT -5 Welcome to HG!
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grunt Homegrown Seed Development and Project Coordinator Posts: 1,139	hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 23:04:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grunt on Feb 16, 2010 23:04:41 GMT -5 Cortona: Welcome to HG! I don't have any of your giant pumpkins, but do check out my seed list, and ask for anything that strikes your fancy. Cheers Dan
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hello from italy Feb 16, 2010 23:07:49 GMT -5

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Post by johno on Feb 16, 2010 23:07:49 GMT -5

Welcome Emanuele. I introduced myself to you at another site recently. I have ancestry from Sardegna, and we're planning a trip to Italy in 2015. I can't wait, haven't been since 1985. I'm glad you found your way here to Homegrown Goodness and enjoy it! Please tell us about your Italian heirlooms.

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hiven Seasoned vet Posts: 278	hello from italy Feb 17, 2010 3:58:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hiven on Feb 17, 2010 3:58:18 GMT -5 Hello Emanuele, a warm welcome from the Netherlands enjoy your stay here!
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JanetM grub Posts: 86	hello from italy Feb 17, 2010 14:42:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JanetM on Feb 17, 2010 14:42:51 GMT -5 Here's a big "Welcome" from me to. Your in good hands!
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