tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post6769146893919886297..comments2024-03-27T13:35:42.418-07:00Comments on Fabric Paper Thread: Garden MusingsLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-31716735819787883312021-05-20T14:43:28.520-07:002021-05-20T14:43:28.520-07:00It was a beautiful and interesting post. I loved ...It was a beautiful and interesting post. I loved your adorable pictures of gardening. What I like most about gardening is the seedlings which is the beginning of the process. Then comes the waiting time to see the beautiful blooms and the harvest. And not only counting the days, but watering them from time to time. And while taking care of them, it is like we talk to them, and they know our language, touch and care we give to them. Then the blooms happens with all colours of the earth. The flower arrangements play a role too. Suddenly the harvest season speaks to us. The vegetables, the fruits, ooh mixed fruit and green salads are my perfect way to serve them with my family at dining time. Gardening reminds me of my late mum and her watering can - a picture I will never be able to print. Thank you for this fascinating post, I enjoyed reading it.Maudehttps://myhomecountrysideliving.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-86196439815847577982021-05-08T06:37:28.585-07:002021-05-08T06:37:28.585-07:00Good morning, Lorrie. This is such a lovely post....Good morning, Lorrie. This is such a lovely post. I enjoyed reading it and your photos very much, as I enjoy everything in your garden. I will say, "I am envious of your fig tree." We left two mature trees in our VA garden. It is too cold for them here and I do love and miss them. But, I have learned every area of our world has its gardening joys.<br /><br />What I love about gardening, is the peace and listening to bird songs and the little critters(although sometimes they can be annoying). I enjoy planting something in the warm earth and watching it come to bloom. And, seeing my vision for the garden come to maturity.<br /><br />PS. I adore sweet peas. Please take photos when yours bloom and enjoy them for me.Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032615112624122716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-32519215626578660152021-05-07T14:17:02.828-07:002021-05-07T14:17:02.828-07:00I think I'm in the minority in that I don'...I think I'm in the minority in that I don't have a green thumb...but that's why I always enjoy your pretty garden pictures!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-6131354398378926812021-05-07T01:16:55.110-07:002021-05-07T01:16:55.110-07:00What a lovely gardening post Lorrie. You have had...What a lovely gardening post Lorrie. You have had some interesting gardens, and a lot of variety. The wisteria and lilac are beautiful, and I sure wish I could grow them here. On the other hand, we have had a wet Summer and a lot of growth of hedges, tree ferns, roses, and everything else! We have just been on a garden tour of Autumn Gardens in a temperate climate west of Sydney, and enjoyed it immensely. The thing I like best about gardening is the overall design and structure of it, like making an immense piece of art.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-61496150391811261692021-05-06T16:38:19.357-07:002021-05-06T16:38:19.357-07:00I’m always puttering about in my garden as there’s...I’m always puttering about in my garden as there’s always something that needs picked up, pulled or rearranged, Lorrie. I do enjoy eating on my patio everyday, by my little waterfall and watching for birds to take a dip, take a drink, or cool off. <br />How fun for you to have a new flower bed to tend to. Happy Mother’s Day, Lorrie! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-53280771994778346252021-05-06T09:13:52.434-07:002021-05-06T09:13:52.434-07:00I agree about enjoying wonderful scents as you gar...I agree about enjoying wonderful scents as you garden and May has to be one of the best months for that. It must be special to have different garden memories in such diverse places. We are lucky living in the climate we do as so much can grow. Love the hummingbird :) B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-11739892025947845152021-05-06T07:10:38.671-07:002021-05-06T07:10:38.671-07:00There is nowhere more healing to the spirit than a...There is nowhere more healing to the spirit than a garden.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-39003897514874573592021-05-06T06:03:34.726-07:002021-05-06T06:03:34.726-07:00Some of my earliest memories are being with my mom...Some of my earliest memories are being with my mom as she gardened. I remember her introducing me to the jack in the pulpit plant and sending me off to show and tell with a quince apple. Fast forward to the early days of raising my family. My sister and I enjoyed taking various gardening classes and attending local garden walks. With the maiden name of Green I wonder if we don't naturally come by our Green thumbs. There were years when the garden became the best therapy when dealing with losses. As any gardener knows, we can set out to do one task and soon half the day has passed. Bringing order and beauty to one's garden as the birds chirp and the fresh breezes blow seems like a little slice of heaven on earth.<br />Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-77182845561720975842021-05-05T21:27:01.015-07:002021-05-05T21:27:01.015-07:00Lorrie - for me, gardening is mainly about the res...Lorrie - for me, gardening is mainly about the result - seeing the beauty of the foliage and the flowers - and knowing that I played a small role in it. I also like the planning because I am an organized person who needs a plan, but it is only a means to the end! The snipped plants is a bit of a mystery - a caterpillar or beetle of some sort?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490533253436208034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-26567820282263472532021-05-05T21:20:29.209-07:002021-05-05T21:20:29.209-07:00I'm a late bloomer when it comes to gardening!...I'm a late bloomer when it comes to gardening! =) Last spring I had so much fun choosing what we wanted to have in our new yard. I was a very young mom when our other yard was planted and I did not care as much. Now I am surprised how fulfilling it is to keep plants flowering in the garden all summer with simple regular deadheading. Today I moved some perennials around and planted some new ones in bare spots. I'm looking forward to seeing the rotation of blooms.<br />One challenge we have here is deer. They took me by surprise last year and really did damage in our front yard. This year I'm trying to be ahead of the game by spraying a homemade concoction that I hope works. They love the fresh new growth. Anneliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288355284573379421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-91223700379036749872021-05-05T18:54:03.599-07:002021-05-05T18:54:03.599-07:00You've lived ( and gardened) in such different...You've lived ( and gardened) in such different circumstances. I can only imagine the wonder of having a lemon tree bearing lovely lemons right in the yard.<br />Your Wisteria is beautiful. <br />Like you I have to make myself do inside chores before I go outside. As the weather becomes warmer I may have to change my routine. Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-14517813629852162021-05-05T15:01:35.787-07:002021-05-05T15:01:35.787-07:00Your wisteria is so pretty. I don't see it oft...Your wisteria is so pretty. I don't see it often but I do enjoy coming upon it in travels, etc. Your photos are lovely. ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-71631884757970268172021-05-05T13:57:07.479-07:002021-05-05T13:57:07.479-07:00I do enjoy light gardening, by now. I used to have...I do enjoy light gardening, by now. I used to have a large vegetable garden and canned and pickled all summer. Now, it's a few flowers that I enjoy. I love your pictures.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-36867849526570471732021-05-05T13:15:49.009-07:002021-05-05T13:15:49.009-07:00I love flowers (and fresh from the garden produce)...I love flowers (and fresh from the garden produce) but I have to admit to not being a gardener at heart and am happy to no longer have the responsibility. I only steal (pictures of) other people’s flowers and patronize local farm markets as much as possible . Someone has to be the designated admirer and appreciator! .... Besides admiring your lovely hummers and flowers, I always enjoy hearing snippets of your “past life” living in the jungles and cities in South America. What a wonderful opportunity and what memories you must have! Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-58969206282757265182021-05-05T13:13:37.229-07:002021-05-05T13:13:37.229-07:00I've been a 'constant gardener' since ...I've been a 'constant gardener' since childhood in England. . . . .everyone gardened, flowers and vegs, after WWII I think (the 'Victory Garden'). As we were rationed until 1952, at least some items, growing ones own food became a necessity. My mum was an avid garden, not so much dad, so she and I would dig and delve happily for hours on sunny days - rainy ones too I bet!!!!<br /><br />Love your wisteria - mine decided only leaves this year, not a bloom appeared - still lovely draped over the arbor though!<br /><br />Glad your fig is leafing out - they are such beauties. My gigantic fig tree, after the heavy pruning by a professional last year, is splendid and in full leaf now - figs later hopefully.<br /><br />Mary xMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-77313821992231499502021-05-05T06:13:25.468-07:002021-05-05T06:13:25.468-07:00I have gardened in every home we have had as well....I have gardened in every home we have had as well. Now living in the condo in Florida, I have a small herb garden on the lanai. Next year (winter time here) I will try a patio tomato plant. I am enjoying the smaller gardening, with less work and since my lanai is screened in I am not worried about the critters that try to eat my veggies!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-59783173171190650162021-05-05T05:38:57.826-07:002021-05-05T05:38:57.826-07:00The only reason I attempt to garden (I really do n...The only reason I attempt to garden (I really do not enjoy the process) is to have the joy of seeing the result. My goal is only to have something blooming throughout the gardening season. I do not sit out in the garden much, but I enjoy it occasionally. I don't know what took your plants off, but it was a rotten thing for it to do. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-31457118072505983412021-05-05T05:30:37.739-07:002021-05-05T05:30:37.739-07:00I think for me it is the joy of growing, and enjoy...I think for me it is the joy of growing, and enjoying the beauty. Also I think being made in the image of the ultimate Creator, we are following in his steps as creators.Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-55544209107856264502021-05-05T04:24:57.673-07:002021-05-05T04:24:57.673-07:00Your garden sounds lovely and so colourful already...Your garden sounds lovely and so colourful already! I like growing a few vegetables but that is the extent of my gardening prowess.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-43849495984497038602021-05-05T02:53:38.217-07:002021-05-05T02:53:38.217-07:00It's something to do with Creating, with plann...It's something to do with Creating, with planning and planting. Often there are discouragements, when you realise you've planted in the wrong place, or a plant has been eaten, but there is nothing that can't be re-done. The joy of seeing planning coming to fruition is like no other.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-71813362157627982182021-05-05T02:19:04.552-07:002021-05-05T02:19:04.552-07:00Such beautiful flowers and leaves, Lorrie!
Here th...Such beautiful flowers and leaves, Lorrie!<br />Here the soil is still frozen, so not much gardening yet. Some plants are carried out during the warmest hours of the day and back indoors for the night. :)<br /><br />What is so satisfying about gardening? Never I feel so much alive than with the first smells and colours of the spring and the new growth. <br /><br />I often quote Gertrude Jekyll's beautiful words:<br />"Let no one be discouraged by the thought of how much there is to learn. Looking back upon nearly thirty years of gardening (the earlier part of it groping ignorance with scant of help), I can remember no part of it that was not full of pleasure and encouragement. For the first steps are steps into a delightful Unknown, the first successes are victories all the happier for being scarcely expected and with the growing knowledge comes the widening outlook, and the comforting sense of an ever-increasing gain of critical appreciation. Each new step becomes a little surer, and each new grasp a little firmer, till, little by little, comes the power of intelligent combination, the nearest thing we can know to the mighty force of creation."Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-83562521259028783152021-05-04T23:37:38.183-07:002021-05-04T23:37:38.183-07:00We can’t really plant before mid May, so I also gr...We can’t really plant before mid May, so I also grow my sweat peas inside for the moment.<br />I have planted pumpkins and butternuts outside and waiting for milder weather, but again so cold!<br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371884515613303453noreply@blogger.com