tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post1810439630480785995..comments2024-03-18T17:43:57.970-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Happy Mother's DayGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59332736436241037322009-05-11T00:44:00.000-05:002009-05-11T00:44:00.000-05:00how cute your story of your mother...glad you got ...how cute your story of your mother...glad you got the gardening gene from somebody.<br />hope you had a wonderful mother's day.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75290750380918966222009-05-10T21:40:00.000-05:002009-05-10T21:40:00.000-05:00Great story. Isn't it amazing how many people don...Great story. Isn't it amazing how many people don't like to spend the day pulling weeds, digging holes, and hauling brush? If it weren't for the profound sense of meditation such mindless labor brings I'm sure we would all be joining your mother on the indoor scene. My wife could think of no greater pleasure for Mother's Day than to be working outside all day long. Oh, yes, I think she did go to the nursery as well... :)Macgardenshttp://www.macgardens.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-64731105170749926702009-05-10T20:34:00.000-05:002009-05-10T20:34:00.000-05:00Gail, this is an unforgettable post, and reading i...Gail, this is an unforgettable post, and reading it again this year is wonderful. I'm with Frances. It's one of my favorites too.<br /><br />How sweet of Jean and Rose! I'm looking forward to the hollyhocks' bloom.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-89982690979440369502009-05-10T17:16:00.000-05:002009-05-10T17:16:00.000-05:00Hi Gail, I remember this post well, it was one of ...Hi Gail, I remember this post well, it was one of my favorites, the way you presented your mother was so full of love, it leaks through the words. I was going to offer you hollyhocks, offspring Semi's garden is full of them, they seed all over the place but it looks like you are in good shape. May they grow and bloom well for your memories.<br />FrancesFranceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48089360408129574092009-05-10T16:45:00.000-05:002009-05-10T16:45:00.000-05:00Happy Mother's Day to you also, thanks for the sto...Happy Mother's Day to you also, thanks for the story!Lythrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200781056851058805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-80357660994728277822009-05-10T16:19:00.000-05:002009-05-10T16:19:00.000-05:00Lovely story, and what a special mum! Loved that t...Lovely story, and what a special mum! Loved that tomato "prop"! LOLnilla|utanpunkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451815536296784337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-9367339438412345382009-05-10T14:42:00.000-05:002009-05-10T14:42:00.000-05:00What a great post, I love the Fun Shine Girls. Cle...What a great post, I love the Fun Shine Girls. Clearly your mother is still holding to her standards while learning new things! You might ask her what color the hollyhock was that she liked - she might remember - and though I hate to bring this up, double hollyhocks have been around for centuries, so you might ask if it was "fluffy" too. <br /><br />Thanks for a great post.<br /><br />Now I'm going to have to see what this mysterious PPP plant is...Pomona Belvederehttp://www.tulipsinthewoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17714209467339281262009-05-10T14:39:00.000-05:002009-05-10T14:39:00.000-05:00Cheryl, I so hope it's in the garden! Wouldn't t...Cheryl, I so hope it's in the garden! Wouldn't that be wonderful...if not, we must find a way to get PPPP to you! Email me your address! I totally agree with you, Rose is the best of people...I am so looking forward to seeing her in person at Spring Fling...I wish we could all meet! I would love to spend time with you!<br /><br />My mom detested the outdoors! She was too funny! <br /><br />GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-39794438224452533272009-05-10T13:56:00.000-05:002009-05-10T13:56:00.000-05:00Such a lovely post....we have something in common ...Such a lovely post....we have something in common Gail, my Mum hates gardening to......she loves to walk my garden, and she will lend a hand sometimes.....but enjoy it, no.<br /><br />Rose is so sweet to send you the hollyhock seeds...but then again she is just that sort of person, so very kind.......<br /><br /><br /><br />I must just tell you something.....I have searched everywhere for PPP....this plant is obviously not popular in the UK........BUT over the last week a plant has popped out of one of the borders, its buds have not opened.....I scatter wildflower seeds in this particular area....I wonder if it is PPP, just something about it. I may blog it this week sometime......I just hope it blooms before a rabbit eats it!! I am so excited.....I just can't wait to see what it is......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2433807582958989742009-05-10T13:15:00.000-05:002009-05-10T13:15:00.000-05:00What a wonderful story. Happy Mother's Day.What a wonderful story. Happy Mother's Day.HappyMouffetardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157145094611234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-72065186389952095452009-05-10T13:13:00.000-05:002009-05-10T13:13:00.000-05:00Monica, I remember your comment...you were the fi...Monica, I remember your comment...you were the first one! I was so new then and green! Plus I really was sad! I know they're biennial...but I did plant a few plants I found later in the summer, so we are hoping! It gets more sun then some plants but maybe not as much as it needs! GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50393796210492837142009-05-10T12:54:00.000-05:002009-05-10T12:54:00.000-05:00What a great memory of your Mom, thanks for sharin...What a great memory of your Mom, thanks for sharing. Happy Mother's Day Gail! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-81801540814526607462009-05-10T11:43:00.000-05:002009-05-10T11:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing the memory of your Mom with us ...Thanks for sharing the memory of your Mom with us Gail. Happy Mothers day to you too.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40056598286536663192009-05-10T10:44:00.000-05:002009-05-10T10:44:00.000-05:00Great story! My Mother is the same way. Have a won...Great story! My Mother is the same way. Have a wonderful Mother's Day! -JackieEllie Mae's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889959606127833480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57476377348853585312009-05-10T10:43:00.000-05:002009-05-10T10:43:00.000-05:00Hi Gail, I distinctly remember reading this post t...Hi Gail, I distinctly remember reading this post the first time and being both touched and humored by it. I DON'T remember you mentioning single hollyhocks. They are one of my favorite flowers. I'm sure you know the are biennials and don't bloom the first year. They need full sun, too. I must not have had any seeds at the time, or I would have sent you some, too! Let's just pretend I sent you some thoughtful VIRTUAL seeds, OK? :) (I will have real ones this fall, but hopefully, so will you!)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-25515656294973909192009-05-10T09:46:00.000-05:002009-05-10T09:46:00.000-05:00That's a wonderful story about your Mom Gail so be...That's a wonderful story about your Mom Gail so beautifully written too. I missed it last year. I hope your hollyhocks bloom this year. The gardening gene is funny isn't it?? Just like the cooking one and many others. Sometimes it skips a generation. I'm glad you have it and share your gift with us. Your garden is beautiful ~ I hope you get to spend time in it today. Happy Mother's Day.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-89535878985455171342009-05-10T09:38:00.000-05:002009-05-10T09:38:00.000-05:00What a wonderful story. Thank you. For those of...What a wonderful story. Thank you. For those of us with aging parents still in our life, it reminds us that maybe life in a retirement village is not the end--but just another chapter, albeit a short one.MILLIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723716803153365613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-60213441621158534492009-05-10T09:30:00.000-05:002009-05-10T09:30:00.000-05:00Gail, such a sweet, funny memory. I have always ha...Gail, such a sweet, funny memory. I have always had latent air-conditioner tendencys, but try to fight them. :) Thanks for a great Mother's Day post and I hope you have a be beautiful day!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21265175839758264452009-05-10T08:56:00.000-05:002009-05-10T08:56:00.000-05:00I loved this story last year too. And Yeah for the...I loved this story last year too. And Yeah for the hollyhocks and for mothers! I am wondering that if your mom did not garden, why is it you love it so much? :)<br /><br />You have a great day! We'll be out of town working-of course!<br /><br />Can't wait for your hollyhocks to bloom.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49609394214554136992009-05-10T08:08:00.000-05:002009-05-10T08:08:00.000-05:00OFB, I'm not sure where the gardening gene came ...OFB, I'm not sure where the gardening gene came from...Possibly my dad, though we weren't raised with him. My grandparents were all urban dwellers but ...Happy Mom's Day to you and your furry babies. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21203161751267849952009-05-10T08:06:00.000-05:002009-05-10T08:06:00.000-05:00Sweetbay, Isn't the picture perfect! I am glad y...Sweetbay, Isn't the picture perfect! I am glad you like it! I asked my Mom about it and she laughed at the memory...My dad always had a garden or some plants where ever he lived! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74420590251297576222009-05-10T08:05:00.000-05:002009-05-10T08:05:00.000-05:00Joey, Happy Mother's Day Dear Joey...yes to the ...Joey, Happy Mother's Day Dear Joey...yes to the gardening soul sister! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-82328704544622176372009-05-10T07:55:00.000-05:002009-05-10T07:55:00.000-05:00What a wonderful story, Gail (and great photos, to...What a wonderful story, Gail (and great photos, too). I've always loved the single hollyhocks and am so glad you got some! Gardeners are the best! My grandmother and great-aunt were such passionate gardeners, but I guess it skipped a generation: My mother wanted the landscape of our Colonial home to be age-appropriate but seemed to have no interest whatever beyond that. Fortunately, my brother, sister and I all love gardening!our friend Benhttp://ourfriendben.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-73994454295479148552009-05-10T07:49:00.000-05:002009-05-10T07:49:00.000-05:00I like the picture with the prop tomato. lol Happy...I like the picture with the prop tomato. lol Happy Mother's Day!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-83053736046166167462009-05-10T07:39:00.000-05:002009-05-10T07:39:00.000-05:00Delightful story, Gail. Happy Mother's Day dear ga...Delightful story, Gail. Happy Mother's Day dear gardening soul sister!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.com