Hey you guys, I've noticed that some new members post questions that go unanswered. That has to be discouraging. For instance, there was a question in houseplants from a "Froglady" that was posted in May, and the only reply was from "CelenaOO56" on the 23rd of this month, over 6 months later! I noticed that Froglady never posted again, we all may have lost a gardening friend!

That's a good point, Norman.

If I hadn't gotten any answers to my maple tree question I posted when I started here, I probably wouldn't be here right now.

The reason you don't see me up in the top forums answering questions is because I don't know any answers. I'm an "ASKER" here myself, and have rarely been able to answer anyone's questions. But, you brought up a very good point, and from now on I will cruise up there and if a question isn't answered, I'll find a link on this site that will help, and post it.

Thanks!

Cindy Jo

Thank you, Cindy! And don't underestimate what you know. For instance, I don't know how to post a link. I know a LOT about plants and gardening, but I feel humbled when I see how much others here know. Also, there are times when I start off a reply with, "I don't know much about this, but..." and then I start spilling the beans, and realize I knew more than I thought.

I think all of us do cruise through the rest of the forum. I know I do!

Sometimes though, someone asks about something I have NO experiance with, and rather than steer them wrong, I leave it unanswered in hopes that more will read it, because it has not been answered. I figure that ups it's chances of being seen by the "right" person.

Sound logical?

Good point, Barley. Yet, if a few days go by, sometimes a post will get shunted to page 2 of a forum, and not be noticed again.
If you know where someone might look for help, you could steer them in the right direction.

Thank you Norman! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said......

Cindy Lou.... how many times have you given me that "I don't know anything" line of ****? How many Peonies do you have that bloom perfectly year after year? Mine won't bloom! Obviously you know what it takes to grow Peonies, but I sure don't! You know a LOT more than you are letting on!

That works too! A lot of the questions that get asked by new members were already asked and answered a long time ago, either on the forum or on my pages...

I miss a lot of questions that are directed solely to me at times. Luckily I have 4 beautiful hostesses who run over and poke me with a stick to get my attention.
If you see a question you can't answer, try to think of someone on the forum who might know... poke 'em with a stick and let them know where their brain is needed!

We try to keep unanswered Qs moved "up" (Weezie does a great job of that!) but its hard to keep up with all the topics generated here so some get missed. If you find unanswered questions, please feel free to reply to them with an "up" or a to put them back on the first page and maybe they will get answered the second time around...

Cindy...Oops! Got ya in trouble! Like you need any more help!
Bill... Where's your spell checker? But seriously, we all appreciate the great sight you have here! Thank you so much!

Peopies are an extremely rare hybrid Paeonia!

Yeah... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

uh, Bill...

you been hitting the bottle with Weezie early today?!?

heheheheh, hi all, cute string.

Jeff Foxworthy would define "peonies" as what you tell your friends when you want free fertilizer for your flowers...Hey, guys, pee on 'ese.

Notice how I keep digging my hole a little bit deeper with every word?
I think its time to leave before I get in more trouble.... Its Christmas shopping day for the "you know whos"... so I have to leave anyway!

You guys reckon Bill is gonna buy me a present...
...for being such a good girl this year?



Oh, that was funny......

You'll HAVE to post a picture if he does!

I'm sending Bill a bag of coal for Christmas this year.

That's what naughty boys get in Kentucky...since we are all coal miners...or coal miner's daughters.
(Hey... ...there's a song there somewhere!)

****Cindy,
Do you remember who answered them for you????

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I am gonna have to hunt them down like the dogs
they are for answerin' your questions....

Just kidddddddddddddd~innnnnnnggggg you!!!

Uhhh...Weezie....

You were wrong... your first post wasn't about Maple trees!

Cindy\'s first question

Cindy\'s second question.....

OMG...don't get me started on that CRABGRASS again!

I never did get it under control... :rolleyes:


Bill...did you get me a present?????

'um, Mr. Bill, didn't anyone ever tell you that you need LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of ANTS to get those flowers to bloom? Without a bijillion or so ants right nearby, they won't open...

Merme

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="3" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by peppereater:
<strong> Hey you guys, I've noticed that some new members post questions that go unanswered. That has to be discouraging. ......... at least once a week or so, can everyone do the same?
I'm gonna try!

"Norman",
How extremely kind of you,
for all of those wonderful words and ideas!!!!

I had thought of something awhile ago,
and never got around to implimenting it,
as to starting a post and it says something
to the effect,
"I'm good at.........."

And like if I were to start it,
I would put down...
Composting, Vegetabes, Perennials,
General~All~Around~Know~It~All , etc...
*see what I mean..*

Then would have others come along and also put
down their forte`, ie; Peppers, House Plants, Tropicals, etc..

and then we'd know what your most knowledgeable
places were...

And I do do a little nudging every now and again, I'll PM Rugby guessing excellant mystery plants, or Donna/Gardencrazy for water gardening, or Sorellina/Julianna about Tomatoes, or Lucy Lou on Canning, or Noneofyourbusiness on indoor gardening with lights, Papito for general all around questions, Buglady for Bug questions...
when some are stumped..

and it's a wonderful idea for those who would like to do your suggestions, it's GREAT!!!
And very much appreciated....
Lives get so hectic sometimes, kids, laundry, mothers, doct appts, sickness or just a down right busy day....

And its so nice for those who sometimes are looking for a little bit more to do, or to help out here, to help those in their strongest points... and a little bit extra especially in the beginner gardener area...as we were ALL beginner gardeners' at some point..
Soooooooo much incouragement to give to those
new, first time gardeners...A thrill of a life time gardening is, and if you can instill the "gardening bug or fever" early, they're hooked for life....

Oh, my... Didja all read how polite our Miss Cindy was in her first posts,
and all the responses too?!?

:rolleyes: Yeah, but did ya notice how over the top she was already?

QUILTY!!!!

I always tell myself I am gonna do better about even just hitting the welcome thread...I can do that!!! I, kinda like Cinja..just don't feel real qualified to answer a lot of questions in the gardening threads..I am so afraid of helping some one kill a few plants...
But...I agree that I was also greeted & helped when I came here...and Bill has worked hard to make this the best site ever. The new server..OH MAN...talk about a WORLD of difference...remember the "old" server days???
So...I am gonna be more mindful to help out and make newbies feel welcome...


~V~

And what would I say I was good at???
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Mr. Bill will pay dearly for posting those.....

TWOUBLE!!!







~V~

***Vanessa,
Believe it or not, that IS A BIGGGG HELP!!
HONESTLY!!!
Sometimes just a good old fashion WELCOME to a
person can do a world of good!!!
They feel like someone's acknowledged them,
and haven't bypassed them or not even noticed them.
That is one of the reason's I was drawn to here,
People talk, and respond... I've been to some forum when I was internet hunting, when I've posted a question, was never even acknowledged...
So, to let them know you at least saw them..
is a big help!!!