tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post7750280251384568173..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: My Mother Was Right About Two ThingsGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-80263266074692277932012-10-16T19:51:41.095-05:002012-10-16T19:51:41.095-05:00I had to laugh when you said your mom said you loo...I had to laugh when you said your mom said you look better with short hair. My mom is 80, and has always liked my hair short. In fact, I was not allowed to grow it out until I was on my own. Over the years, I've had it different lengths. Right now, it is a couple inches lower than my shoulders. <br /><br />I like gauras, but they only live a few years here. I don't think I've found a native kind. <br /><br />Thank you for being willing to help us identify our mystery plants. Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31774066815529321022012-10-11T14:56:10.406-05:002012-10-11T14:56:10.406-05:00I wonder if our mothers were related - mine also d...I wonder if our mothers were related - mine also disliked my long hair and always told me to look things up for myself. Even though she was raising four children on her own, she bought us the World Book Encyclopedia. I remember choosing a volume to take to bed with me each night. I'm still wearing my hair longish, but braided, usually, which would make her somewhat happier. I love your photos and your writing. Your blog is beautiful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-5183092308106638292012-10-07T07:32:52.934-05:002012-10-07T07:32:52.934-05:00A lovely story indeed and I know I appreciate all ...A lovely story indeed and I know I appreciate all your help with identifications. I think your short hair looks great too!<br /><br />The PPS meeting is the 16th-so one week from this Tuesday. Don't go the wrong nite:) I've actually done that before driving all the way from my home to Cheekwood. Not good at all. tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-47455002563991194292012-10-05T22:17:31.448-05:002012-10-05T22:17:31.448-05:00I love Guaria, and it's yet another plant that...I love Guaria, and it's yet another plant that I didn't plant this year, what a shame....spring kind of crept up on me, new place and all.<br /><br />Gail, your style of photography is amazing, and the way you shoot insects always inspires me to try harder.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10042312780496353662012-10-05T07:26:44.191-05:002012-10-05T07:26:44.191-05:00Because we don't have ready reference for our ...Because we don't have ready reference for our wildflowers, i ask my mother too for their common or local names. Sometimes it gives me the lead in getting their scientific names. I love the colors of your posts now, and i think that is exactly the plant which signify the meme for Wildflowers.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48619016774436832172012-10-04T16:31:13.102-05:002012-10-04T16:31:13.102-05:00Loved this post Gail! So much wisdom here....Loved this post Gail! So much wisdom here....Rose Petals Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577776928200863244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-52021989965879612722012-10-04T11:52:15.304-05:002012-10-04T11:52:15.304-05:00Wonderful, absolutely wonderful writing! The same ...Wonderful, absolutely wonderful writing! The same about your pictures, Gail, but I would enjoy this post even without the pictures. I should say 'Look it up...' more often to my boys! Thank you!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttp://tanyasgarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40683338346587372852012-10-04T07:37:29.661-05:002012-10-04T07:37:29.661-05:00I forgot to add--your mother taught you a great le...I forgot to add--your mother taught you a great lesson when she advised you to "look it up." And in our day, that didn't mean grabbing our smartphones or tablets and googling it--we actually had to get up and find a BOOK to locate the answer!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-1085135518701134942012-10-04T07:34:27.341-05:002012-10-04T07:34:27.341-05:00Your mother sounds like a wise woman--a lovely tri...Your mother sounds like a wise woman--a lovely tribute to her, Gail. I must have been somewhat of a trial to my mother when I was growing up; I know I didn't appreciate her the way I do now. But I learned as an adult that my mother knew a lot more than I gave her credit for:) I think she's pleased that the girl who used to grumble about having to help her in the vegetable garden is now so passionate about gardening.<br /><br />Your gauras are so beautiful! Sadly, I've never been able to get one to survive here.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-62666777452260371092012-10-03T19:16:59.947-05:002012-10-03T19:16:59.947-05:00Ah the lessons we learn from our parents...my pare...Ah the lessons we learn from our parents...my parents made sure we had The World Book so we could look it up...I still do but now it is online and in books...love the gaura..Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-18230615620689750902012-10-03T12:06:20.649-05:002012-10-03T12:06:20.649-05:00Traced your links back to the prior Bernice storie...Traced your links back to the prior Bernice stories - it helped me appreciate you even more, short or long haired though you may be from time to time. Just FYI, I was brought up by grandparents who owned (and thoroughly read) an entire set of Encyclopedia Britannica. Was also taught to look it up, and to have a deep appreciation for words and the knowledge and music they contain.vbdb at Playin' Outsidehttp://playinoutside.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-55643681648678626632012-10-03T09:11:45.271-05:002012-10-03T09:11:45.271-05:00My mom said the same thing, about hair and lessons...My mom said the same thing, about hair and lessons. I used to be soooo mad when I just wanted to know and was given the answer "go look it up". I seem to recall repeating the same words to my kids. Age old wisdom. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-70790534800380801122012-10-02T21:45:25.174-05:002012-10-02T21:45:25.174-05:00Those Guara shots are the perfect backdrop to your...Those Guara shots are the perfect backdrop to your masterfully crafted prose. What a lovely tribute to your mom!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40318212757047343442012-10-02T20:45:59.183-05:002012-10-02T20:45:59.183-05:00I am tickled pink that you recall that Kathy! I na...I am tickled pink that you recall that Kathy! I named the witch hazel Bernice, so it's Hamamelis vernalis 'Bernice'!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59352465548719694452012-10-02T20:16:54.207-05:002012-10-02T20:16:54.207-05:00Hi Gail, What a sweet post in tribute to your mom...Hi Gail, What a sweet post in tribute to your mom. I remember when we first "met" after you began blogging (and I hadn't done it long myself) and you had purchased a Witch Hazel in honor of your mom. Happy day, blogging friend!<br />Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-36373756077480206652012-10-02T19:50:00.452-05:002012-10-02T19:50:00.452-05:00Wonderful post! I love gaura and short hair, too. ...Wonderful post! I love gaura and short hair, too. I haven't had long hair in a long time and enjoy how much cooler shorter hair is. Your moms sounds wise.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-27275772003371200332012-10-02T18:44:38.785-05:002012-10-02T18:44:38.785-05:00Lovely guara - one of my favorites! And wise advi...Lovely guara - one of my favorites! And wise advice, too. I don't know if I'd be as willing to look plants up if I had to go to the library - the internet with all the images available makes a HUGE difference. I love the library, and books, but plant id for me requires lots of different images.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949235207762990894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-14244810424034318122012-10-02T18:44:32.581-05:002012-10-02T18:44:32.581-05:00Lovely guara - one of my favorites! And wise advi...Lovely guara - one of my favorites! And wise advice, too. I don't know if I'd be as willing to look plants up if I had to go to the library - the internet with all the images available makes a HUGE difference. I love the library, and books, but plant id for me requires lots of different images.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949235207762990894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42026123988612284852012-10-02T17:32:16.372-05:002012-10-02T17:32:16.372-05:00This is a wonderful tribute to your mom, and I app...This is a wonderful tribute to your mom, and I appreciate her wisdom, especially about looking up answers for yourself.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42042656960687978762012-10-02T17:20:15.125-05:002012-10-02T17:20:15.125-05:00What a wonderful tribute to your mom! I'm glad...What a wonderful tribute to your mom! I'm glad you didn't wait for Mother's Day.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-38429091636630488492012-10-02T14:30:39.788-05:002012-10-02T14:30:39.788-05:00Beautifully said Gail. I hope my children think I&...Beautifully said Gail. I hope my children think I'm right about a few things one day. :)Dee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53461740056707493812012-10-02T14:05:41.338-05:002012-10-02T14:05:41.338-05:00Mine is also a Look it Up for Yourself mother. But...Mine is also a Look it Up for Yourself mother. But how different life is with Google, my mother always longed for an Encyclopaedia Britannica, and I would have loved the full 20 something volumes of the OED - and a library to house them in.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91109797302476968372012-10-02T09:43:28.691-05:002012-10-02T09:43:28.691-05:00Thank you. It's even a bit shorter now, but, I...Thank you. It's even a bit shorter now, but, I am growing it out to Bob length this winter.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-64905928632465239192012-10-02T09:38:53.092-05:002012-10-02T09:38:53.092-05:00Wonderful tribute to Mom. I am sure she is happy i...Wonderful tribute to Mom. I am sure she is happy it is in print. I think I have only seen you with short hair. You look great.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-3345740068327145962012-10-02T08:22:22.440-05:002012-10-02T08:22:22.440-05:00What a nice post to wake up to...I loved the backg...What a nice post to wake up to...I loved the background and the lesson in it. I'm sure your mom is laughing (as you said) but also happy that she was able to give you this gift.growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.com