I am glad you found us too!!! Ireland, eh??!! That is awesome, though I am sure it isn't to you cause it is normal...But now I can say I talked to someone in Ireland hehe. OKOK I am weird, but oh well, it takes all kinds to make the world go 'round. A garden is fabulous fun...I am far from a green thumb, I can't grow orchids, well one flowered, the oncidium...but I LOVE succulents and cacti!!!They are hard to kill!!! So when I am feeling down or can't get out there, a little neglect won't hurt!!!

I hope you enjoy yourself doing that, it is so calming. I like to sing to my plants occassionally. Some believe it makes a difference...I am a believer since in my first marriage every single plant in the house died and it was all the yelling. Now that there isnt any yelling,we are being over run with plants lol...I was used to getting several in hopes one would survive, I need to change my thought process hehe. Anyway, write often and take care and be proud you took the first steps!!!

Melanie