tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post6997186030566623570..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: The Waiting Bench RetrospectiveGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-27191701169621280732010-04-28T18:18:31.296-05:002010-04-28T18:18:31.296-05:00good afternoon gail,
i was over at ggw to see if ...good afternoon gail,<br />i was over at ggw to see if they posted the results from this months photo contest and saw that you made this post. i love it.<br /><br />each month has it's own special flavour. you have chosen an excellent spot for perspective in your garden. maybe one day i will have the pleasure of sitting on that bench. <br />happy april dear friend.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-62520318568357275042010-04-25T15:09:09.898-05:002010-04-25T15:09:09.898-05:00Such a beautiful series of images, Gail. That'...Such a beautiful series of images, Gail. That's a lovely bench and it makes a great focal point for your photographs, but I'm sure it's even more of a joy to experience in person. Thanks for sharing this link for the GGW Design Workshop this month!Nan Ondrahttp://www.gardeninggonewild.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-56004627397583812072010-03-22T21:39:09.348-05:002010-03-22T21:39:09.348-05:00Gail, Your bench looks right at home, season in an...Gail, Your bench looks right at home, season in and season out, however it looks a little chilled in the December photo. The gardens surrounding your bench are absolutely breathtaking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40329106925583145252010-03-22T07:57:39.067-05:002010-03-22T07:57:39.067-05:00No, actually I don't have a good spot to perch...No, actually I don't have a good spot to perch. I have my eyes open for a lovely bench though. One like yours would be perfect.<br />Mostly I just wander around and admire the blooms, etc. or sit on the front porch and contemplate...but that doesn't happen very often...I'm too busy working in the garden :)<br />This series of photos is enchanting, Gail. Your yard is a glorious place and a tribute to your love for the GOBN.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-67611999866825950122010-03-21T17:00:39.568-05:002010-03-21T17:00:39.568-05:00One of the most important things about garden benc...One of the most important things about garden benches is that they should always look good. <br />This is simply because we spend much more time looking at them than sitting on them.James A-Shttp://web.me.com/blackpittsgardennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-32854962088348207072010-03-21T13:02:45.532-05:002010-03-21T13:02:45.532-05:00What a great idea--I LOVED seeing your bench throu...What a great idea--I LOVED seeing your bench through the year.<br /><br />I have a new bench coming today. This will help me think about where it wants to go, and what I want to grow around it.Kathleen Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868566314392048880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45303864648773477592010-03-21T11:06:41.475-05:002010-03-21T11:06:41.475-05:00I LOVE this series of photos Gail. Just fabulous....I LOVE this series of photos Gail. Just fabulous. The view changes throughout the seasons but looks like you positioned the bench perfectly to admire the beauty around you. I need more spots to sit and relax (then I need to work on relaxing!!)Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-14927541396293627202010-03-20T20:59:49.792-05:002010-03-20T20:59:49.792-05:00Jen, Thank you. I so wish you were moving into y...Jen, Thank you. I so wish you were moving into your house with land....I know you'll have spots to sit and drink in the beauty of your garden.<br />gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-24561272332681836992010-03-20T20:32:12.855-05:002010-03-20T20:32:12.855-05:00Gail, those photos bring tears to my eyes they ar...Gail, those photos bring tears to my eyes they are so beautiful.<br /><br />Every garden needs that serene spot to contemplate life. Yours is gorgeous.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37260014650433888092010-03-20T19:34:32.358-05:002010-03-20T19:34:32.358-05:00Gail,
What a wonderful series of photos of your be...Gail,<br />What a wonderful series of photos of your bench in the front garden throughout the year! It looks like a lovely place to sit and enjoy the surrounding garden.<br /><br />We enjoy sitting in our white chairs this time of year and in fall, basking in the sun's warmth. On warmer days and in summer, we eat lunch and dinner on the porch, and enjoy a different view. And the front steps provide a sunny spot for a quick contemplation, too.<br /><br />Places to enjoy your garden are so worthwhile, and sometimes overlooked. Something to focus on.<br /><br />Thanks for a great post,<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85647206228861841712010-03-20T11:45:55.337-05:002010-03-20T11:45:55.337-05:00That first shot with the sunlight hitting the benc...That first shot with the sunlight hitting the bench and garden is very nice, and very inviting. My favorite perch is at the bottom of the front steps which ends right at the sidewalk, plenty of room to sit, read, have a drink and watch the world go by.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-64388620080823560122010-03-20T11:27:16.963-05:002010-03-20T11:27:16.963-05:00I love seeing different photos during the course o...I love seeing different photos during the course of a year of a favorite spot. It looks like a good thinking spot.Nicolezmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386062635396460717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42224167183494576902010-03-20T11:03:29.525-05:002010-03-20T11:03:29.525-05:00A lovely post and, yes, I do and can't wait to...A lovely post and, yes, I do and can't wait to sit there. Happy Spring, dear Gail :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59306140202981883352010-03-20T10:06:11.923-05:002010-03-20T10:06:11.923-05:00We're still struggling with the sitting place....We're still struggling with the sitting place. We do have two chairs we put out back near the shed looking toward the house. We can see the Azalea bed and bird feeder from there. There is so much more "evolving" yet to be done!Kimhttp://toomuchstuff.typepad.com/instrument_of_grace/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91528424379996926552010-03-20T07:23:35.442-05:002010-03-20T07:23:35.442-05:00Gail,
I adore seeing what your garden looks like t...Gail,<br />I adore seeing what your garden looks like throughout the season. And yes, just yesterday I sat out in my garden with an old-fashioned rum and coke (the kind of coke with real sugar) and just took in the sunshine and this freakishly warm 65 degree weather - the garden is just a few bits of green and lots of brush and dead leaves -but the promise of it all and the warmth of that sun on my shoulders was just grand.Barbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-60086841195111606472010-03-20T02:32:47.591-05:002010-03-20T02:32:47.591-05:00I love the light in your first photo Gail! Your be...I love the light in your first photo Gail! Your bench looks to be a lovely place to sit and contemplate, while being in the garden. Lovely post... poetic to think of a bench just being through all the season's blooms... always inviting a guest but content to just be alone. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-34000270480342785632010-03-19T23:44:11.629-05:002010-03-19T23:44:11.629-05:00I love these before and after and after and after ...I love these before and after and after and after posts. They are inspirational to me, and they showcase what is so unique and lovely about a garden, the ephemeral quality that is really only there but a short while, before it is something else entirely.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524574998937986323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45374073745341068842010-03-19T20:58:43.722-05:002010-03-19T20:58:43.722-05:00I hope you all have had a great Friday~I've be...I hope you all have had a great Friday~I've been outside all day and just now getting inside to visit everyone! Happy Spring! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-60294623840874480202010-03-19T17:22:58.161-05:002010-03-19T17:22:58.161-05:00Thanks for sharing this wonderful garden space ......Thanks for sharing this wonderful garden space ... it was a lovely sequence of photos. You do have a garden that's full of interest all year round.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63329571170829619992010-03-19T17:03:27.758-05:002010-03-19T17:03:27.758-05:00I'm thankful we have a short deck, about 2-3&#...I'm thankful we have a short deck, about 2-3' off the ground. Perfect because it allows for some planting around it but you can still see over and through into the garden. I love the covered deck, with fan above, and often monarchs pupate in this area.Benjamin Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75268331809126738962010-03-19T15:57:08.002-05:002010-03-19T15:57:08.002-05:00I love the waiting bench. What a special place you...I love the waiting bench. What a special place you've created in your garden.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31181226924048293722010-03-19T15:36:46.367-05:002010-03-19T15:36:46.367-05:00What a great idea! Photos of the same spot through...What a great idea! Photos of the same spot throughout the year. My family and I did this with a favorite vacation spot. Great fun! And an excellent log of garden progress. I love your bench!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69831189844193829032010-03-19T15:03:15.786-05:002010-03-19T15:03:15.786-05:00The bench gave all the seasons and plants a sense ...The bench gave all the seasons and plants a sense of scale that is sometimes missing in big views. So, not only was it fun to see the changes but it helped it all make sense. Now you have to do views from those stunning purple Adirondack chairs!LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12279437782085259332010-03-19T13:49:41.929-05:002010-03-19T13:49:41.929-05:00I certainly have Gail. I walk into my copse, clo...I certainly have Gail. I walk into my copse, close the gate, and sit on my bench and watch the wildlife. I need that time to shut down and just be.......<br /><br />I love your garden.....it is just so pretty. A perfect place to relax and enjoy those beautiful blooms.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88362694317825313612010-03-19T13:22:17.652-05:002010-03-19T13:22:17.652-05:00No I do not...I have been dragging a chair all ove...No I do not...I have been dragging a chair all over the gardens trying to find the right place...waiting for the garden to fill in more, then maybe, just maybe I'll know where I want to sit and relax....maybeDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.com