We operate as a 'public restricted' site. This means that even though non-members can browse the site, only bone-fide members have access to other members' personal details and may post messages, join in competitions, use photo albums etc. etc.     MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE In order to keep members' private e-mail details restricted to members only, please reply to messages directly from the message board and NOT from your daily / weekly mailbag. Replies from e-mail will be deleted, as they will include the e-mail address of the person to whom you are replying.       In the light of these security measures, we ask that when you apply to become a member of The Virtual Garden, that you supply an e-mail address and a few brief words on why you would like to join along with what type of garden you have (or would like) Anyone NOT providing the above  WILL BE REFUSED membership.  We hope that these simple measures enable us to continue to make this group the most interesting (and secure for our members) gardening site on the web. We are proud of our achievements to date and hope that you will become a part of our success story. Thanks ! The management, Bee,  Bluesguy, Barbiegirl and Noufie