tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post1781800159959967373..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Wanted: Like Minded Gardeners To Join Fun GroupGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31341001037228977622011-03-11T22:32:57.987-06:002011-03-11T22:32:57.987-06:00I hope you find some folks to garden with. I think...I hope you find some folks to garden with. I think it would be fun to help in a community garden, but my yard is small, and I don't like others stepping in my flower beds. I'm too possessive of my gardens, and not good about sharing my space. I do share lots of starts of plants, though.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-46142992717773615592011-03-09T11:31:25.562-06:002011-03-09T11:31:25.562-06:00Hi Gail, I winced in recognition re your back. The...Hi Gail, I winced in recognition re your back. The "group of friends gardening together" idea is a wonderful one. Here in the UK we have the GROFUN (http://www.grofun.org.uk/) project which is geared to doing that with veg. On the other hand, some people just don't garden well with others. Good luck finding a group of like-minded people to share the fun and the toil with.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85996290613369139562011-03-06T20:59:21.740-06:002011-03-06T20:59:21.740-06:00Great idea, Gail. Love the Hepaticas.Great idea, Gail. Love the Hepaticas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2883721786223869072011-03-06T16:20:45.904-06:002011-03-06T16:20:45.904-06:00My knee sympathizes with your back! In lieu of hav...My knee sympathizes with your back! In lieu of having my friends come over and help me garden, I conscript my teens. But I do like your idea better! I bet my kids do, too! Beautiful photos!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-80500643862047737592011-03-06T10:30:20.769-06:002011-03-06T10:30:20.769-06:00Gail you asked about the LA irises ~ I've grow...Gail you asked about the LA irises ~ I've grown a few cultivars and although I've read that they'll do well in any good garden soil, that has not been my experience. In order to bloom my iris need moisture and lots of it. In a ditch or next to a downspout where they will receive a lot of water. I have 'Sinfonietta' next to the air conditioner drip and it has bloomed for me there, although I don't think it bloomed last year (very dry spring with moderate temps, no AC).sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-47953300998167344422011-03-06T10:18:28.900-06:002011-03-06T10:18:28.900-06:00Hi Gail. About the "No Right Click' scrip...Hi Gail. About the "No Right Click' script you can add it into the body of your HTML or the easier way to just add it as a Gadget.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-18617693663247729402011-03-06T08:27:59.078-06:002011-03-06T08:27:59.078-06:00Your blooms are lovely, Gail. So wish I could see...Your blooms are lovely, Gail. So wish I could see them in person -- and I'd happily come join your gardening group of Divas. The rest of the Austin gardeners usually reserve their cooperative efforts to shopping! It's always more fun to troll nurseries with a buddy to ooooh and ahhhh over the latest garden goodies.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-4795641593716515332011-03-05T15:38:03.215-06:002011-03-05T15:38:03.215-06:00Just looking at your spring views was balm to this...Just looking at your spring views was balm to this gardener who is still looking at snow. I definitely would love a more youthful back (and knees). I count myself lucky to have a gardening spouse, so there is always someone sharing the work — except when we come up with special projects that take us off to our own corners of the garden!LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7474861765834210272011-03-05T14:19:37.767-06:002011-03-05T14:19:37.767-06:00Hi Gail, I understand re your poor back. I have ...Hi Gail, I understand re your poor back. I have an on-going neck problem due to the lifting I do here. I see a cranial osteopathe every so often and use lots of massage oils after gardening. I know I should ease of....but I do not know the meaning of those words and I have a feeling you don't either. Ha!<br /><br /><br />As for compost....I would love an endless supply of leafmould. I always store my leaves but there is just not enough to go around. The woodland area gets most of it.<br />I do compost though and now have nine composters. I have just distributed the contents of five around the garden.......I feel a massage coming on!!<br /><br />Great post Gail.....and a beautiful photograph of the crocus.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-22472574343251341992011-03-05T13:41:45.398-06:002011-03-05T13:41:45.398-06:00When I moved to Nashville - I so wanted to connect...When I moved to Nashville - I so wanted to connect with you. Did not stay long and now in the country surrounded by acres of woods. Beginning a new garden - but I have my computer and continually get ideas from you and love looking at your special pictures. Sorry about the back.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37618689593726765382011-03-05T12:47:37.731-06:002011-03-05T12:47:37.731-06:001000 crocus?! That was ambitious. They must be lov...1000 crocus?! That was ambitious. They must be lovely whether they are blooming all at once or not. I love Tommies and hope to get them going in the lawn next year.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your back. Pain is so tiring aside from the suffering it causes. I hope you are able to get a cooperative garden club going ~ that would be great for you and other local gardeners.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17837261444608227502011-03-05T09:40:59.423-06:002011-03-05T09:40:59.423-06:00Gail a fabulous idea! I hear you on the backache.....Gail a fabulous idea! I hear you on the backache...for me it's the aching knees and right hip. Getting down is easy but the getting up...HELP I CAN"T GET UP!!!<br />The same when I try to get those close up macros...the body is not the same...to many aches when gardening.<br />Having a group to share both skills and efforts is a great idea!<br />When I get back home we have a group of gardeners that maintain a common area beside our private<br /> WEE lake..a woodland garden. I will take notes from all our woodland blogger gardeners for my contribution.Now I'll have to work on having the girls come over to my little woodland garden which I know nothing about..YET.<br />Loved seeing all these images of Spring!<br />BTW Spring has sprung here in the desert so this week should be a great photography opportunity!<br />blessings to you!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-61316092556146529252011-03-05T05:34:35.312-06:002011-03-05T05:34:35.312-06:00My neighbors and I have slowly started to get toge...My neighbors and I have slowly started to get together to help each other. It's really nice. I had a few people ask me questions and next thing you know, we were spending days in each others yards.Karylhttp://native-wildlife-gardening.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-4410901947467808672011-03-04T14:44:12.889-06:002011-03-04T14:44:12.889-06:00Your Tommies are spectacular! I am with you on th...Your Tommies are spectacular! I am with you on the back thing, having just finished getting my parents place in order for spring, major cut back, clean up, edging etc... I believe the clock says it it almost cocktail time.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2833792257137381452011-03-04T09:06:49.960-06:002011-03-04T09:06:49.960-06:00As we get older, it takes longer to recover from a...As we get older, it takes longer to recover from abusing ourselves in the name of gardening ... and all the lying around in winter doesn't help things one bit.<br /><br />Working in the garden with friends is wonderful! We don't have a group here, but I do have some rose gardening friends that I trade help with. I have thought about putting together a real group, in exchange for food of course, and this may be just the push I need to take the first step.<br />ConnieConnie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51529642190003001952011-03-04T07:47:50.926-06:002011-03-04T07:47:50.926-06:00Sounds like a great idea Gail! We have a garden cl...Sounds like a great idea Gail! We have a garden club here but as far as I know we don't really help each other in the gardens - might be something to try!Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-18946422580007828502011-03-04T06:38:08.873-06:002011-03-04T06:38:08.873-06:00Oh, I agree, Gail, this would be wonderful! Actua...Oh, I agree, Gail, this would be wonderful! Actually, I do belong to such a group--I work with my fellow Master Gardeners, but of course the gardens we work on are community gardens, not each other's. It's no wonder these gardens are so beautiful, with so many hands ready to dig, weed, and deadhead. Too bad I don't live closer--I'd gladly join your group. My back isn't too bad, but my knees are shot--I'll do the bending, and you could do the kneeling:)<br /><br />Love the Tommies with the bottletree in the background!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57122496007938954682011-03-03T20:06:37.487-06:002011-03-03T20:06:37.487-06:00I hope you find a great group! If your dedication ...I hope you find a great group! If your dedication and good humor relating to blogging are any indication, I'm sure you won't have a problem finding others to connect with in person!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85173909768621492142011-03-03T20:05:32.722-06:002011-03-03T20:05:32.722-06:00I love the post,
And as far as compost,
I perhaps ...I love the post,<br />And as far as compost,<br />I perhaps have the most.<br />If you weren't so far away,<br />I could bring you some today.<br />Alas, I'm in Texas.<br />But nothing rhymes with this state,<br />Your 3 for Thursda was first rate.<br /><br />David/ Tropical Texana/ Houston<br />P.S. Your gardening groups sounds fun. :-)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75730144646065777082011-03-03T19:22:27.390-06:002011-03-03T19:22:27.390-06:00OF COURSE you will let us know when you get your g...OF COURSE you will let us know when you get your group together! I actually remember several posts of you and friends gathering at your place... any other gardeners in there? Best wishes - and Oh! Those Spring Beauties, etc. are making me excited for our Spring-time's arrival! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50440125186929152102011-03-03T18:33:17.053-06:002011-03-03T18:33:17.053-06:00Sadly over time from hard work I think all our bac...Sadly over time from hard work I think all our backs are not quite as they used to be. I too agree that it would be very nice if one gardener could/would help another. Seems the task at hand does go faster if more are tackling it.<br />Love those lovelies.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-68425537728595977422011-03-03T16:37:40.874-06:002011-03-03T16:37:40.874-06:00College students sounds like a good idea.Master ga...College students sounds like a good idea.Master gardeners in your area may like your way of thinking.<br /><br />Sorry about the aches and pains, this is when we really need help from others.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-22599126760816795682011-03-03T16:27:06.673-06:002011-03-03T16:27:06.673-06:00Well Gail, your group is here in spirit if not phy...Well Gail, your group is here in spirit if not physicality. What could be better than claytonia? I love those pink stamens.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49979240576410124742011-03-03T13:52:29.314-06:002011-03-03T13:52:29.314-06:00I hope you find that group one day, Gail, and I...I hope you find that group one day, Gail, and I'm glad you're taking care of your back.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43364637049984346492011-03-03T13:10:35.453-06:002011-03-03T13:10:35.453-06:00Gail, I would love to be a part of some type of gr...Gail, I would love to be a part of some type of group if you formed it. I started following your website b/c I needed to learn about how to garden in Middle TN versus the Mid-West. Working with gardeners like you I would learn so much. Let me know if you pursue this group.Brigettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442380278359457438noreply@blogger.com