Now hold on a minute...I have been a member of this group, OGD, its immediate predecessor, OGO, and its grandparent OLD....I must say that I can understand why a beginner would find this forum intimidating...we have some strong personalities here...but it really should not be that scary to a newbie. FWIW, a beginner question posed here will get a range of responses, that will give a beginner a good idea of the range of potential answers. They also will, by and large, be stated politely. Its really the more knowledgable people here who provoke discussions that may, to the uninitiated, appear to be quite nasty...well, sometimes, truth be told, they are. But this is of no concern to a beginner. Maybe, some day you too shall be an experienced grower with strong opinions and possibly grudges to carry. But meanwhile don't be turned off to this list. It is a perverse quality of this list that the most contentious postings provoke the most responses and discussions...this is nothing compared to some of what we have seen in the past. But, I truly feel that all the "lurkers" here, beginners and shy people...should all post their questions. A civilly posed question will receive a civil, and informative answer. No one here gets an abrasive response just for being a beginner...This list is what you want it to be. By all means, beginners, newbies, closet growers, etc...please post! You will generate a lot of discussion that will benefit you...and if it provokes an argument between the so-called experts, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy.................Take care, Eric Muehlbauer in finally warming Queens NY.
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