tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post7868517550854429757..comments2024-03-28T18:11:40.841-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: What Am I Doing in the Garden?Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-6264917391740701392013-06-04T12:08:59.538-04:002013-06-04T12:08:59.538-04:00I know that for many people - including widows and...I know that for many people - including widows and widowers - a garden is one of the few places where they can regain a sense of connection with life, with joy. Even if there's a lot of dying going on in a garden as well - because that's nature's way. <br /><br />Anyhow, I think the sense of aliveness comes from "being there" as much as "doing it". So perhaps the problem (with weed and everything else) is finding a balance that works for oneself... a way of gardening that brings joy and meaning rather than becoming a war against the UWOs. :-)<br /><br />On that note, a new friend of mine, Fran Sorin, has a wonderful and unique approach to gardening. Check out her blog at http://www.fransorin.com/ There is a gardening category there (and some others, equally inspiring)<br /><br />Warm greetings, <br /><br />HalinaHalina Goldsteinhttp://halinagoldstein.com/blog/about-halina/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-60952720029990465112013-05-27T15:06:44.810-04:002013-05-27T15:06:44.810-04:00I guess now is not the time to tell you about the ...I guess now is not the time to tell you about the grapefruit tree I started from a seed or the avocado tree (also started from the seed... or pit). Of course, I start them on the screened porch where bugs are, thankfully, not a problem.<br /><br />I pay to have someone come out every two months and spray USL's but I am on city water (which might not be any better than your well) and I pay a young guy to mow the lawn as needed (I'm lazy... there, I said it). I blame the guy across the street who has a beautiful lawn, the best that money can buy.Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752593286034877538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-86597376806709425392013-05-26T09:41:18.708-04:002013-05-26T09:41:18.708-04:00Very funny piece Tom. I too have suffered indignit...Very funny piece Tom. I too have suffered indignities of wildlife as you know. But I keep on keeping on. I don't know why, except the odd success gives me such a thrill of joy. <br /><br />I planted new iris rhizomes last fall, one of each kind (2 of 6) has bloomed. The others sort of looked like they might and three of them died.<br /><br />I think the key to gardening is to plant 3x what you hope will survive and figure that pests will take 2 of 3. That way you won't be disappointed.<br /><br />Remember what Winnie said, "Never give up, never, never, never. <br /><br />Dianne<br /><br />PS our lawn has gone through all extremes. It is emerald green now but nor for long. Our summers age awfully hot and lawns don't like heat too much. We have a small one David can mow with a hand mower. I also hire a young man to help trim hedges, etc. Every bit helps. Dianne<br />schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-8389310372181951012013-05-25T22:01:58.904-04:002013-05-25T22:01:58.904-04:00Mrs. C. and I have good friends that are avid gard...Mrs. C. and I have good friends that are avid gardeners. They spend most of their free time gardening and it shows. I wish I enjoyed gardening because it gets you outside and brings you closer to nature, but boy I hate it. Still, I wish my yard looked better, not that i deserve a better looking yard.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-71670262575775567832013-05-25T18:08:40.178-04:002013-05-25T18:08:40.178-04:00Gardening keeps you happy and healthy - unless you...Gardening keeps you happy and healthy - unless you’re me. I tend to get over excited, but I carry on regardless.<br /><br />I’ve just done a post on dandelions and one on happiness. Weird, we all live similar lives, even if we live on opposite sides of the big pond.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-3665512337691511162013-05-25T17:45:52.876-04:002013-05-25T17:45:52.876-04:00Last weekend I met a fellow who said the whole sec...Last weekend I met a fellow who said the whole secret is dandelion control. On his hands and knees he snips the yellow flowers before they are puffballs. He claims to keep his lawn clear every year by this simple method. He also lives on a large old farmstead in Minnesota. He had pictures. Personally I think if his yard is as clear as he claims, the dandelions froze.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-32178701418248812112013-05-25T15:52:55.562-04:002013-05-25T15:52:55.562-04:00I've always lived in apartments and longed for...I've always lived in apartments and longed for some place to grow some veggies. Last year was my first time in our community garden, and I loved it. But when I consider what those cabbages and squash cost me... it wasn't to save money, that's for sure! And I threw out much of the good stuff because the bugs loved it so much. I hear you, Tom! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-31026193136415769632013-05-25T15:43:10.357-04:002013-05-25T15:43:10.357-04:00We sold the house with the lawn. Our cottage has a...We sold the house with the lawn. Our cottage has a small green patch in front and back, all shrubs, flowers, and this year a small vegetable garden in the backyard. About those dandelions - our CSA includes them in their early spring greens. Pull, eat, enjoy with your favorite salad dressing! Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-2684475234756358222013-05-25T14:48:24.457-04:002013-05-25T14:48:24.457-04:00For a couple of years I paid $60 a week for some g...For a couple of years I paid $60 a week for some guys to mow our lawn and blow the leaves around. I'd rather do it myself.<br /><br />Actually, my husband does most of it. Gets him out of the house, you know.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-76313850412328280052013-05-25T14:17:24.356-04:002013-05-25T14:17:24.356-04:00I found you via Dianne's post on happiness. I ...I found you via Dianne's post on happiness. I would have to improve mightily to be in your gardening category. I kill plants, even artificial Christmas trees, But I still find joy in "grubbing in the dirt" and watching things grow, well, occasionally they grow. Your post had me chuckling but a little envious of your writing style. I'll be back.LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.com