I second the welcome. Chris was very helpful to me when I was a beginner
gardener about five or six years ago. I think that all new gardeners
really profit from this site because gardeners with years of experience
still have time to answer simple basic questions for them and encourage
them. So again - Let me add my thanks to Chris Owens. Randy

wrote:

For those of us who have read this ng for a longish time (i.e. years),
I am surprised that none of the old timers has yet acknowledged the
fact that Chris Owens has suddenly started posting again after a long
absence. Welcome back Chris! Hope you are well! Now, where's John
Riley and Gandy Dancer! For those who are puzzled, check the news
group archive history at Google news.

Best wishes
Geoff

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