Pepper Guru 637 Posted June 1, 2019 Hello Everyone! I was referred here by a friend, so I thought I'd sign up. My name is Rich and I've been growing peppers since 1996. Around that time, my father was teaching me about Bonsai and had me helping him build Japanese water gardens. I got into peppers originally by him daring me to try all the new varieties he would find. I tasted my first C. Chinense a few years later and that flavor made me want to learn more about how to grow them. Since that time, I've been studying and learning about soil biology and its direct roll in producing the healthiest plants possible. Over the years, I've been admin on a few different grow forums and have kept on going grow logs on those forums. Now I travel the world in search of new, rare and exciting pepper varieties. I also love photography and film making, so I've started a youtube channel as well to document all my adventures and grow seasons! Hope to be able to share and learn from everyone here. Thanks, Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincer 4,756 Posted June 1, 2019 Welcome Rich!!! Ciao Vincenzo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valerio1956 110 Posted June 1, 2019 Hi Rich,...Welcome !! Valerio 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oban 9,284 Posted June 1, 2019 I've been following your "Guru's Garden" on THP forum for some years and I can say that Rich is an incredible grower and a fine artist of photography. I'm glad to see you here on PF and I'm curious to see your future travels around the world in search of peppers! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joefish 4,856 Posted June 1, 2019 Welcome Rich!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rapace 9,606 Posted June 1, 2019 Welcome Rich ! You are in the right place 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf 18,111 Posted June 1, 2019 Welcome! 18 hours ago, Pepper Guru said: Now I travel the world in search of new, rare and exciting pepper varieties. This remember me something ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epsilon 655 Posted June 2, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 6:34 AM, Pepper Guru said: I tasted my first C. Chinense a few years later and that flavor made me want to learn more about how to grow them The first time I tasted a C. Chinense I only wished to die as soon as possible 😄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper Guru 637 Posted June 9, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 6:00 PM, floricole said: Welcome Rich Hey buddy! I posted! I'll keep updates coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites