tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post5286348508593692415..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: I'm Looking At The Garden With Your EyesGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-66056635458147454882009-02-10T18:46:00.000-06:002009-02-10T18:46:00.000-06:00Girl, you don't wanna be looking through my eyes--...Girl, you don't wanna be looking through my eyes--they are very different strengths and my depth perception isn't great! LOL. I know what you mean, though. I wrote an entry along the same lines in my now defunct blog. We always see everything we PLAN to do and others just see it as it is!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57538581992085866432009-02-10T14:32:00.000-06:002009-02-10T14:32:00.000-06:00Gail, your posts are always so thought-provoking. ...Gail, your posts are always so thought-provoking. My son was reading a book recently about the psychology of perception (just for fun, you understand...) and it had a chapter on how spread a bad atmosphere. Basically, the idea was to surround people with negative thoughts and aggressive images, and they would start to respond in the same way.<BR/>So maybe if we go out into our gardens thinking positive thoughts and looking for the good things rather than the bad things, we might find our gardens look better. They might just look better in our imagination, but hey, who's complaining?Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40516570102593718792009-02-09T12:58:00.000-06:002009-02-09T12:58:00.000-06:00Hi Gail, I'm so frustrated with Blogger right now,...Hi Gail, I'm so frustrated with Blogger right now, I know I left a comment here a few days ago after I read this!!! I have lost a lot of comments on my blog, too. I'm tempted to switch but I don't want to go through the hassle.<BR/>I said earlier that your words were gentle (as usual:)) but encouraging to other's and also giving us a chance to look at ourselves and how our own inner critic can eat at us. I know I need to practice positive self talk and now, positive self-gardening talk, WAY more often than I do:)<BR/>Your photos are lovely and your garden's from past years have beautiful blooms. I can't imagine it being any prettier, cause it already is--but I'm sure you'll find a way...Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78153113237879642882009-02-09T03:55:00.000-06:002009-02-09T03:55:00.000-06:00Compassionate eyes, yes we all need some of that L...Compassionate eyes, yes we all need some of that <BR/>Lovely post and lovely reminder Gail<BR/>Thank you.<BR/>KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-64615634869815239812009-02-08T06:02:00.000-06:002009-02-08T06:02:00.000-06:00Lovely post Gail, and so true. Will bring your wor...Lovely post Gail, and so true. Will bring your words with me today.nilla|utanpunkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451815536296784337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7806218443459924682009-02-08T04:27:00.000-06:002009-02-08T04:27:00.000-06:00A garden should never be finsihed. That would be b...A garden should never be finsihed. That would be boring.<BR/>KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-81007313349565688072009-02-08T03:07:00.000-06:002009-02-08T03:07:00.000-06:00Gail - it doesn't matter that you've been away, yo...Gail - it doesn't matter that you've been away, you can still play 'Dinner Party' if you'd like to :)<BR/><BR/>I hope you had a great time and enjoy the rest of your weekend!VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21351012005936826822009-02-07T21:41:00.000-06:002009-02-07T21:41:00.000-06:00Blogger is eating comments again. I had left a not...Blogger is eating comments again. I had left a note yesterday that this is a wise post and one we might all well emulate in our own gardens. Others obviously feel the same as I do, Gail. Well done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54113741332425188302009-02-07T14:25:00.000-06:002009-02-07T14:25:00.000-06:00Hi Gail....I love your garden....I sense peace an...Hi Gail....I love your garden....I sense peace and tranquility amongst the flowers.....a place for bees and butterflies.....<BR/><BR/>The tree with the seat is perfect....it is open....a place to sit and reflect......<BR/><BR/>I love the colours to......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51342282948876455442009-02-07T00:00:00.000-06:002009-02-07T00:00:00.000-06:00We too often are our biggest critic, right? It loo...We too often are our biggest critic, right? It looks great.Gardenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447339122924259391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-1370608177262890842009-02-06T23:47:00.000-06:002009-02-06T23:47:00.000-06:00True that when you're an outsider, you don't notic...True that when you're an outsider, you don't notice mess in a corner or a bare patch between 2 beautiful beds and it's always great to see from third person's eye, which'd make you pat yourself that you'd never do when you evaluate the garden yourself.Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-3052210268702005002009-02-06T22:02:00.000-06:002009-02-06T22:02:00.000-06:00Absolutely, we need to look at our gardens with ap...Absolutely, we need to look at our gardens with appreciative eyes, and not critical ones, and think about our successes and not what fret about what 'needs to be done.'<BR/><BR/>What we've created in our gardens is enjoyable, and deserves to be acknowledged, to be sure!<BR/><BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88947854059638086072009-02-06T20:50:00.000-06:002009-02-06T20:50:00.000-06:00good for you gail, i have the same critical eye fo...good for you gail, i have the same critical eye for my own yard with all that needs to be done but i am also endeavoring to look at the things i can actually accomplish and feel that accomplishment in my soul.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-28660049882227794012009-02-06T17:32:00.000-06:002009-02-06T17:32:00.000-06:00You have a lovely garden Gail. I see the beauty in...You have a lovely garden Gail. I see the beauty in it with each of your post.I realize your vision for the backyard garden is much anticipated, but a thought, maybe we should look at our gardens like a child. They only see the beauty not the weeds. Why even weeds are pretty to a child. My GGS's bring me dandelion blooms as flowers for Mema---aren't dandelions weeds?<BR/>Go easy on thyself, relax & enjoy all that Mother Nature has provided for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65689024038361735602009-02-06T16:23:00.000-06:002009-02-06T16:23:00.000-06:00Words of wisdom! I know I always see all the thin...Words of wisdom! I know I always see all the things that need to be done and don't always see all the success & beauty already there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-27080318043724959652009-02-06T15:52:00.001-06:002009-02-06T15:52:00.001-06:00Helen,it isn't is it! gailHelen,<BR/><BR/>it isn't is it! <BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43637001016346826252009-02-06T15:52:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:52:00.000-06:00Kathleen,Now that is a good idea! I will be the b...Kathleen,<BR/><BR/>Now that is a good idea! I will be the bee! You know that was a very sweet thing to say to me...I love visiting blogs and having folks help me think about gardening or cooking or friendship, anything really differently then I do. <BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend..<BR/><BR/>'I am the bee'....gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65733741214626208782009-02-06T15:48:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:48:00.000-06:00patsi,My husband and I were talking about gratitud...patsi,<BR/><BR/>My husband and I were talking about gratitude this morning. We both believe it is essential for real happiness.<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-14436779154004646102009-02-06T15:47:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:47:00.000-06:00Anna,Hey there...I have a question...where are you...Anna,<BR/><BR/>Hey there...I have a question...where are you putting your 2008 photos? I have a mac, too and iphoto has way too many photos. Opening the program takes forever! Any help appreciated!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-35462474949117626632009-02-06T15:41:00.001-06:002009-02-06T15:41:00.001-06:00Rusty,it is isn't it! One of his quotes is that h...Rusty,<BR/><BR/>it is isn't it! One of his quotes is that his religion is kindness...Have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10379784399492413542009-02-06T15:41:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:41:00.000-06:00Shady,Thank you...my .That is native columbine in ...Shady,<BR/><BR/>Thank you...my .That is native columbine in the corner...it has seeded itself all over. I took that photo with Mr I's camera and for some reason the photos never enlarge.<BR/>Do you have this columbine? I can save seed this summer/fall for you.., Heck I probably can send a few plants to you this spring.<BR/><BR/>let me know!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43980268153535399082009-02-06T15:20:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:20:00.000-06:00A good way to end the week with a quote from the D...A good way to end the week with a quote from the Dalai Lama, and how true it is.Rusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63240632622214036592009-02-06T15:17:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:17:00.000-06:00LOL...well gail I wish I could do the same. It's ...LOL...well gail I wish I could do the same. It's a grand idea..I find that when complemented on my garden I never actually believe the complement..I seem to constantly fill in with..well this or that needs to be done..etc. Perhaps it is worth taking this advice and trying to be a bit kinder to myself this year..:)Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144723671537162742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43653926121841210492009-02-06T15:07:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:07:00.000-06:00That was a nice post, Gail. In your third photo, ...That was a nice post, Gail. In your third photo, I see all the beautiful phlox. At the bottom right-hand corner of the photo are two little red triangles. Are those wild columbine? Your garden definitely has great bones and a gardener with a love of the outdoors. This gardener (you) uses her creative juices with her desire to create a healthy balance in such pleasing ways. Thank you for sharing! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-26282631475675596292009-02-06T15:01:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:01:00.000-06:00Awwww--now you just don't have a thing to worry ab...Awwww--now you just don't have a thing to worry about. It always looks good. We have a pretty weekend coming up and that will have you planning like a mad woman. I think your gardens look grand and so true---we are harder on ourselves. Big hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com