tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post5916334120239768175..comments2023-10-09T06:48:02.888-05:00Comments on Garden Girl: February Bloom Daygarden girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-53652541345741492702009-02-23T10:38:00.000-06:002009-02-23T10:38:00.000-06:00Thank you Layanee! It will be really fun meeting ...Thank you Layanee! It will be really fun meeting fellow addicts in person at the Spring Fling!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-20316239735120919462009-02-22T05:25:00.000-06:002009-02-22T05:25:00.000-06:00Congrats on your blogiversary! It is great fun to...Congrats on your blogiversary! It is great fun to share the garden and meet fellow addicts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-78577175678864281572009-02-20T06:06:00.000-06:002009-02-20T06:06:00.000-06:00Thank you Yolanda! Have a wonderful weekend.Thank you Yolanda! <BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful weekend.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-69274416276991553482009-02-19T12:12:00.000-06:002009-02-19T12:12:00.000-06:00Happy first blogiversary Linda. It's amazing what ...Happy first blogiversary Linda. It's amazing what can happen when you start blogging, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Well done that you are taking the MG classes this year.<BR/><BR/>I agree, chocolate, gardening and kids make a wonderful mixture.Yolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-46446637945736382392009-02-18T13:55:00.000-06:002009-02-18T13:55:00.000-06:00Thank you Violet - what a sweet comment! One of t...Thank you Violet - what a sweet comment! One of the best things about starting this blog is how its led me to gardeners around the world, and to their blogs. <BR/><BR/>I always enjoy visiting your garden in Croatia through your blog. It has opened my eyes to how beautiful it is in your corner of the world.<BR/><BR/>Hi Mom, sounds like a book I'd enjoy - thanks for the recommendation. I haven't read any of his books yet, but they are on my list. I think I have as many books on my list as I have plants on my list! (or maybe more, if you count the books about plants.)<BR/><BR/>So true Skeeter. It's truly an enriching experience.<BR/><BR/>Cheers to your lovely toast!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-10863213168405299502009-02-18T12:46:00.000-06:002009-02-18T12:46:00.000-06:00It is amazing how we have all grown from sitting a...It is amazing how we have all grown from sitting at a desk and typing a bit. Okay, not a bit, a lot! It has really opened up a new world for us all. I am impressed as to how this has motivated you along the way. I think blogging is a wonderful outlet. Congrats on your Year and glasses up to another year filled with wonderful chit chat...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-53468824384603365042009-02-18T11:58:00.000-06:002009-02-18T11:58:00.000-06:00By the way, Linda, a friend just loaned Michael Po...By the way, Linda, a friend just loaned Michael Pollan's "Botany of Desire" to me. I'm really enjoying it. He has a different perspective in looking at plants that I'm finding quite refreshing. Perhaps you and some of your blog-friends have read it. If not, it's well worth it, in my opinion. He, of course, also wrote "Omnivore's Dilemma", and "In Defense of Food", both very good books, too.Linda's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502116994883088106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-88521951149390924222009-02-18T11:03:00.000-06:002009-02-18T11:03:00.000-06:00And we are indeed so, so very glad you were taken ...And we are indeed so, so very glad you were taken to that screen to start a blog yourself. Congratulations on your blogaversary, on widening our gardening horizons and making a blogging sphere a richer place. Cheers!Viooltjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493874661606266986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-15303801031378811062009-02-17T20:21:00.000-06:002009-02-17T20:21:00.000-06:00Thank you Pam! And congratulations to you on your...Thank you Pam! And congratulations to you on your third blogiversary! I always enjoy stopping by for a visit.<BR/><BR/>I'm really looking forward to meeting you at the Fling!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations Esther! I do remember you started blogging right around the same time I did. I'll never see Mars the same way again, and you've inspired me to see ordinary objects in new ways. <BR/><BR/>It's surprising to learn how many people started blogs on the spur of the moment as you also did.<BR/><BR/>Like you I was also very surprised to learn how many garden blogs there are, and since that time only a year ago, how many more have been started.<BR/><BR/>Oh yes, a twelve-foot carrot - now that I can imagine! They must have some powerful fertilizer on Mars.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Melanthia! It's always a pleasure for me visiting your blog too! Besides enjoying your garden and your writing, I must admit I've become very fond of the Little Guy!<BR/><BR/>Hi MBT, I just started the classes earlier this month - still have a ways to go before I'm 'official!'<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thank you Karen! I'm really enjoying the class, and learning alot. One of the most fun things about blogging is being able to visit gardens around the world, including yours!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Annie! I'm in awe of people like you and Pam who have been blogging for so long. Yours was one of the first garden blogs I came across. I thought it was really neat that you were a native Illinoisian who was able to adapt to such a different gardening climate so successfully. Having lived here all my life, although it's fun to imagine living in climate where I could garden in the winter, in truth I'm sure I'd be a bit lost and disoriented with such different conditions.<BR/><BR/>Aw, thank you Mom! Of course it goes without saying I wouldn't be me if I hadn't such a wonderful mom. I'm grateful to you for so much, not the least of which are the values you raised us with, and how you've shared your love of gardening and nature with us. Love you too! :~)garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-60137133212993452722009-02-17T19:30:00.000-06:002009-02-17T19:30:00.000-06:00Linda-love, congratulations on your blogiversary, ...Linda-love, congratulations on your blogiversary, as well as starting the MG course. You are such an inspiration, not to mention talented, beautiful, intelligent ...<BR/>Can you tell I'm a fan? Love you always.Linda's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502116994883088106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-30739389197845907972009-02-17T17:24:00.000-06:002009-02-17T17:24:00.000-06:00Congratulations on your first blogiversary, Linda ...Congratulations on your first blogiversary, Linda - glad we got to hear your unique voice! <BR/><BR/>It was funny to realize you started blogging for the same reason I did in 2006...to make it easier to comment. And once you start commenting it's awfully easy to fall over the cliff and end up rafting down Blog River. <BR/><BR/>Your indoor garden is a good way for a northern gardener to escape to a tropical isle! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-59902844937505557132009-02-17T17:09:00.000-06:002009-02-17T17:09:00.000-06:00This is such a nice post Linda - and I am looking ...This is such a nice post Linda - and I am looking forward to another year of "garden girl's" posts.<BR/>Good luck with your Master Gardener Class<BR/>KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-89095101474847498202009-02-17T14:48:00.000-06:002009-02-17T14:48:00.000-06:00I didn't know you were taking MG courses. If you'r...I didn't know you were taking MG courses. If you're on Twitter Ron Wolford recently joined up.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-77578913975393854382009-02-17T13:57:00.000-06:002009-02-17T13:57:00.000-06:00Happy anniversary! I sure am glad you started blog...Happy anniversary! I sure am glad you started blogging. It has been a treat reading you and seeing your lovely photos!Gardenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447339122924259391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-50932837589567811472009-02-17T03:25:00.000-06:002009-02-17T03:25:00.000-06:00Linda! Today is my blogiversary (17th February)an...Linda! Today is my blogiversary (17th February)and yours was one of the first blogs I came across after starting <A HREF="http://estherinthegarden.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">ESTHER IN THE GARDEN</A> .<BR/><BR/>In anticipation of today, I was (yesterday evening) explaining to (a half-listening) Ming how blogging has changed my life, influenced my world view, expanded my interests!<BR/><BR/>It's quite exciting!<BR/><BR/>And, I too, began on a whim.<BR/><BR/>I was doing odd bits of bobs in the garden when I suddenly felt like writing about it - so I rushed indoors and started a blog. And it never struck me, even for a moment, that anyone else would be interested in blogs about gardening. I thought it would be just me. Why would anyone be interested in other people's plants, weeding, sparrows, snails, weather . . . ?<BR/><BR/>Then I joined Blotanical.<BR/><BR/>I've learnt!<BR/><BR/>Esther Montgomery<BR/><BR/>P.S. What I really came to say was . . . thanks for pointing out that twenty foot would be very large for a carrot. That, of course, was a mistake. What I meant was twelve foot. I've changed it - and added an acknowledgement that you pointed out the error. Thanks. E.Esther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-29393833272926014362009-02-16T21:59:00.000-06:002009-02-16T21:59:00.000-06:00Congrats on the blogiversary, Linda. It's mine too...Congrats on the blogiversary, Linda. It's mine too this month---a good month for starting a blog, it seems. I'm so glad that you joined the blogging community and that you are helping to organize the 2nd Spring Fling. I look forward to attending and meeting you in person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-12307116795645674672009-02-16T20:48:00.000-06:002009-02-16T20:48:00.000-06:00Thank you Jan! I know what you mean about the exe...Thank you Jan! I know what you mean about the exercise! Actually, now's a good time to start getting in shape for spring. I hate getting out there and being all sore after a big gardening day.<BR/><BR/>Hi Lynn, that's a Diamond Frost euphorbia, being overwintered for the 2nd year. They have the teeniest little blooms, but there's a profusion of them. It's one of my favorites! <BR/><BR/>I have a jasmine plant down there too, and I'm a little surprised it hasn't taken over the oxalis - it's sprawling all over everything else. It's not blooming at the moment, but it has been perfuming the basement off and on all winter. I hope it does as well once it goes back outside!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Frances! I expect we're still going to see more snow and frigid temps before spring finally arrives in the frozen tundra of Chicago! But I know from experience this time of year flies by, so you're right - spring's right around the corner!<BR/><BR/>I've never been to the annual Chocolate Fest before, so it should be fun to check it out. I'm really looking forward to getting my volunteer feet wet! (and hands dirty.)<BR/><BR/>Thanks K! I'm really enjoying it. You can do it online too in order to fit it into your schedule, but it is definitely a time commitment, both for the training and for the volunteer work. I'd LOVE to work with a school on planting and caring for a veggie garden! <BR/><BR/>In your line of work, there'd probably be no end of volunteer opportunities. You can submit your own volunteer activities for approval, and if it's teaching and garden-related, chances are you would be able to count those hours towards your annual commitment.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting and for your comment! Love you too honey!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Carol! You know, yours was one of the first garden blogs I came across, and I've been enjoying it since. <BR/><BR/>Aw, thank you Joey for such a sweet comment! <BR/><BR/>I feel the same about you, love your blog, and especially all the delicious recipes and beautiful photography.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-44764787202599508392009-02-16T20:05:00.000-06:002009-02-16T20:05:00.000-06:00Lots of goodies vacationing in the basement, Linda...Lots of goodies vacationing in the basement, Linda! Happy 1st Anniversary ... you are a 'blooming' gift and we are all blessed knowing you :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-13110148095957518592009-02-16T19:46:00.000-06:002009-02-16T19:46:00.000-06:00Congrats on your blog anniversary. Yes, who could ...Congrats on your blog anniversary. Yes, who could guess where blogging about our gardens would take many of us. I look forward to meeting you later this spring in Chicago.<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-33061705310155641292009-02-16T18:23:00.000-06:002009-02-16T18:23:00.000-06:00Congratulations on doing the Master Gardener progr...Congratulations on doing the Master Gardener program! I've often thought of doing it myself, but it interferes with my work schedule. Maybe some day!<BR/><BR/>Happy blogiversary! Love you mom!<BR/><BR/>KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-18128768846893562722009-02-16T17:41:00.000-06:002009-02-16T17:41:00.000-06:00Hi Linda, a very happy blogaversary to you! That ...Hi Linda, a very happy blogaversary to you! That bud on the hellebore means that spring is right around the corner, hooray! Even for the frozen north. :-) Chocolate and gardening sound like a perfect way to earn a master gardeners certification!<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-4297861975802725212009-02-16T17:25:00.000-06:002009-02-16T17:25:00.000-06:00Hi Linda, Wow you have alot of summer blooms hang...Hi Linda, Wow you have alot of summer blooms hanging out in the basement! I love the caladiums, and is that a jasmine in the background of the oxalis? Can't wait for that hellebore of yours to fully open (my new growth was just an inch high when I checked). Your written words are endearing to read...<BR/>Lynnlynn'sgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104383899991317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-62602871661403632742009-02-16T16:50:00.000-06:002009-02-16T16:50:00.000-06:00Happy blogoversary:) Yes, I have really been enjoy...Happy blogoversary:) Yes, I have really been enjoying my garden blogging and new friends. People are wonderful here and willing to share ideas. Looking at everyone's blooms is a joy each month...I could just sit on my couch forever!<BR/>I need the exercise though, so I can't wait until spring to get out and do some 'real' and not just 'virtual' blogging//oops, I mean gardening:)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-15468792153206137602009-02-16T16:16:00.000-06:002009-02-16T16:16:00.000-06:00Thank you Tyra! Our mostly-mild February weather ...Thank you Tyra! Our mostly-mild February weather is fooling me into thinking spring is almost here. But spring always seems to take its sweet time arriving in Chicago!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Rose! I could have named this blog The Accidental Blogger, because starting it was such an unpremeditated act. But I'm glad I followed the muse that day and just went with it. I never knew all that it would lead to!<BR/><BR/>I'm so thrilled, and looking forward to meeting you, Beckie, and everyone else who comes to the Fling. It's very exciting!<BR/><BR/>I'll keep you posted on the MG project. So far I'm really enjoying it - learning alot, and making friends with a wonderful group of fellow students. The instructors so far are great too.<BR/><BR/>I'm a little nervous about meeting the volunteer hours commitment, that's why I'm glad we're getting the chance to start early, before gardening season gets underway. It's going to be a bit of a challenge for me, but I think I can do it.<BR/><BR/>Hi MMD, thank you! <BR/><BR/>I love that oxalis, and am tickled that it didn't go dormant this winter. Last winter I thought it might be dead. I'm glad I held onto it, it's a neat little plant!<BR/><BR/>Aw, thank you Anna! You're such a sweetheart!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Kerri! Congratulations on your third blogiversary!<BR/><BR/>That's my only hellibore now, but I'm obsessed with them know and plan to add more this spring!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Racquel!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-72183442748304406812009-02-16T12:26:00.000-06:002009-02-16T12:26:00.000-06:00Congrats on your one year milestone Linda!Congrats on your one year milestone Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com