No, actually it started before that when I moved to the last place where we lived.
We moved in spring, and of course, I was busy turning a burr bush weed patch into a garden, but whenever I had to go downtown I would choose the scenic route to get there. I would tour my neighborhood to view some of what I knew must be Owen Sound's best gardens. When there were no impatient cars behind me I would slow right down and enjoy my driving garden tour.
I often thought of stopping to talk to a gardener along the way, but I never did.
Back to the present and my new found favorite e-community, Blotanical. I had no idea there was one site where I could find so many garden blogs from literally all parts of the world. I started checking out a few of the garden blogs, occasionally commenting or picking a favorite.
One gardener sent me a message back. I had commented on her beautiful blog and she had seen where I was from. "Where abouts in Owen Sound are you?" she asked.
Believe it or not, from a community of thousands of gardeners from all over the world, I had connected with a gardener not only from my own town but from one of those beautiful gardens in my old neighborhood.
If your path should lead to Blotanica be sure to look me up there at my plot
What a lovely path! It's great to see the groundcovers instead of grass surrounding the stepping stones. I'm thinking about doing that, too.
ReplyDeleteHi, I hope you are talking about me. Your (previous) garden is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to find someone so close! Your garden pictures are gorgeous. I have a lot of briars at my place, too, so I can only imagine how hard you worked to get it to that state of beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love the garden photos. They are great and well done. I load my postings with them too. I think it helps people feel like they are right there in the garden. And, it is a great way to be present to one another. Also lets face it, pictures are worth a thousand words as they say. Did a posting on Monarch butterflies today. Do you have them in your area. I know they fly from Mexico to many regions in Canada. Then they fly 3000 miles back to Mexico. Looking forward to more pictures on your Blog. Jack
ReplyDeleteThe flowers all look so lovely. we are all aching for Spring. I have made some amazing gardening friends on Blotanical and hope to meet some more!
ReplyDeletePlant postings, I never have enough space to waste on grass.
ReplyDeleteKilbourngrove, yes I am definitely talking about you. I can hardly wait for you to get back here so I can take a personal tour of your garden!
ReplyDeleteHollyGarden, I don't envy you the job. The briers are tough to get rid of. I am blessed with very few weed problems in my present garden.
ReplyDeleteGardens at Water East, we do see a lot of monarchs here. I have some photos of them on my flowers too, and may post them at some point.
ReplyDeleteSarah, thank you, I am really excited about Blotanica too.
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