In the bygone days of blogging (yes, we can now talk about the bygone days of blogging), it was normal to have numerous mini-posts comprised of only links or quotes, etc. That is greatly frowned upon by Google today (not yet known in those days when "Altavista" was the search engine we used. ) So this post will collate those ancient posts which I do not simply delete from the … [Read more...] about Compilation of Past Mini-Posts of 2003
Armchair Gardening
Thoughts from the Deep Freezer
It is a normal weather pattern for central Ohio to plumb the depths of single digit temperatures with little or no snow. It is equally expected for gardeners to go into planning mode during the deep freeze of January. Reviewing the last year has made me realize that I'm more prone than ever to the unknown vagaries to mess up my well laid plans. It is enough to tempt me to have no plan at all, … [Read more...] about Thoughts from the Deep Freezer
Time In A Garden, Using Garden Blogs, And Museum Quality
I could use more time enjoying my garden, and I have an inkling that is true for most of us that love a garden. Modern life has a way of pushing in with what seems like a long list of urgent, yet trivial, demands that eat up the day... and sometimes grab part of the night. My use of garden blogs has changed from leisure entertainment of surfing and getting to know individual bloggers to sorting … [Read more...] about Time In A Garden, Using Garden Blogs, And Museum Quality
Old Fashioned Gardening
Cottage gardens and English borders are examples of "Old Fashioned Gardening". Why say that? I think it has to do with the amount of work one is prepared to do, the need for intensive gardening techniques, and the result of an abundant all season show. It is common in more modern landscapes and lifestyles to have goals of work reduction, ease of maintenance, and simplicity in design. Compare … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Gardening
Flowers that Monet Grew In Giverny
Which Flowers Did Monet Grow? Many of us are familiar with Claude Monet's luminous paintings of his garden, but what of the gardener that created the scenes that capture our admiration? How did his garden grow? In his famous garden at Giverny we might know that Monet grew waterlilies, of which he made a number of famous paintings, but what other flowers did Claude Monet plant in his … [Read more...] about Flowers that Monet Grew In Giverny
Discussion on What Versailles May Teach a Modern Homeowner
I found the following video fascinating. It covers many topics of interest to modern homeowners and gardeners, foodies and historians. I want to take some of the quotes- there were so many! The simplest, most zenlike is that there is no garden without the gardener. Watch the video... which topic struck you as one to think about? https://youtu.be/fC19JpKmsXI In discussing the present … [Read more...] about Discussion on What Versailles May Teach a Modern Homeowner
Life In Robin’s Nest: A Garden of Many Colors
Source: Life In Robin's Nest: A Garden of Many Colors I wanted to try out the "press this" browser plugin from my Wordpress software. I don't think I ever have before! And what better blog to share and feature than Robin's Nest? I appreciate her visits and comments on my posts, admire her camera work and the bright cheery garden that she shares so generously through the photos. If you … [Read more...] about Life In Robin’s Nest: A Garden of Many Colors
Here Is Hope For A Beautiful Spring
From a previous year It turned the corner here in the Central Ohio area. Patches of snow are all that are left after the warming temperatures and rains. I will have to post some of my older, but still beautiful, spring photos in celebration. Outside it is a bit dreary and I need to pick up the remainder of the hot tub canvas cover, etc. I will, as soon as I am done working on what seems … [Read more...] about Here Is Hope For A Beautiful Spring
The Requirements of Age: Updating
The photo I add when I have nothing else to add (placeholder photo?) This is an old blog, as blogs go. I find it has been in dire need of updating, as I try to replace missing photos for the related links feature. Many of the older links had no pictures, an early complaint of some of my readers, and this has proven to be a great liability in modern blogging practice. So updating has … [Read more...] about The Requirements of Age: Updating
Blooming In The Garden
Finally. Cold weather disappeared and things are blooming. Therese Bugnet I cut these roses down to the ground last fall due to dieback. They are sprouting up and blooming. Rugosa roses are usually very resistant to rose ailments. Except for being a bit chlorotic due to the uneven moisture levels this year, they are doing well. I expect that they will reach their 5-6 foot … [Read more...] about Blooming In The Garden
Spring Fever Struck
Daffodils always bring Spring's message All my life I've heard the phrase, "Spring Fever", but oddly enough I don't think I ever properly knew the meaning of it. I had the impression that it meant some kind of seasonal frenzy, a result of people becoming feverish to get on with the business of the new season of growing, spring cleaning, and activities like that. It turns out that it is … [Read more...] about Spring Fever Struck
The Amateur Speaks About Garden Enthusiasm
Garden Enthusiasm is what I christened my garden newsletter, the newsletter that all the blog experts said I should have to share what is going on in my gardens and on my sites with you. For years I wasn't convinced you could possibly care... you just want the bare facts about flowers, and pruning, and stuff. Right? But then along came social media, then I went to a garden blogger conference … [Read more...] about The Amateur Speaks About Garden Enthusiasm