tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post3746097648462130196..comments2024-03-07T03:36:23.060-05:00Comments on Old Country Gardens: Use your SensesMelanie Chopayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-44450949553402709972008-03-13T00:57:00.000-04:002008-03-13T00:57:00.000-04:00Your toilet picture and what you said about the li...Your toilet picture and what you said about the lid made me laugh. Too funny. I think I'd pass on that one. <BR/><BR/>Another wonderful post!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-14874680426577215972008-03-12T20:17:00.000-04:002008-03-12T20:17:00.000-04:00Melanie, this is so beautiful...except for the toi...Melanie, this is so beautiful...except for the toilet :), I love the spoon wind chimes and can't wait to hunt for some, thanks for the wonderful idea.<BR/><BR/>Kathi :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-55761989626614727012008-03-12T17:08:00.000-04:002008-03-12T17:08:00.000-04:00Sweet Autumn Clematis since I can't grow Jasmine h...Sweet Autumn Clematis since I can't grow Jasmine here in Chicago ! <BR/><BR/>There's no mystery on the toilet bowl container -it's a redneck gardener :) They don't waste anything. I've seen rubber tires, bed frames, cast iron kettles, etc. used for planting.Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-24146927090680113132008-03-12T16:04:00.000-04:002008-03-12T16:04:00.000-04:00This has been a wonderful series. Your garden loo...This has been a wonderful series. Your garden looks luscious and the photos are superb. Great post.<BR/><BR/>Frances at Faire GardenFrances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-14391584912660650542008-03-12T16:00:00.000-04:002008-03-12T16:00:00.000-04:00KJ, what a great idea with those yummy shrubs, I l...KJ, what a great idea with those yummy shrubs, I love the scent of Viburnums and Lilacs.<BR/><BR/>Marie, glad you liked it, I loved your blue china!<BR/><BR/>Pauline, thanks so much for the incredibly nice comment. I'll remember it when I'm stumped one morning :-) Isn't that garden renegade incredible!<BR/><BR/>Easy, I'm with you, when that scent hits me it's unbelievable, maybe because so often it comes as a surprise.<BR/><BR/>2GTU, I know exactly what you mean! I brought some plants here and loved them dearly but I also so miss the ones I had to leave behind.<BR/><BR/>Oh lintys, we had a neighbor like that too only it was junked cars on the lawn. Stuff like that can drive you crazy.<BR/><BR/>Gail, my husband refused to throw out the toilet here when we redid our bathroom. I finally dragged it all the way out back and it stands guard at our compost heap, a fitting spot I think.<BR/><BR/>Anna, what, did you funny pills this morning? Hope you are still laughing now as my clock tells me you are just about waiting for that landscaper to arrive at your new house. Good luck!Melanie Chopayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-54232100761863665002008-03-12T14:06:00.000-04:002008-03-12T14:06:00.000-04:00That looks like POT-u-laca in the toilet-lol. I co...That looks like POT-u-laca in the toilet-lol. I could do a ladder back chair planter but not the toilet. The funniest thing in my garden these days is..me! It makes sense to spend cents on scents!! I just made that up from looking at your post today--see..you inspired me. Great blog today!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-49877823780250754862008-03-12T13:42:00.000-04:002008-03-12T13:42:00.000-04:00melanie,Another thoughtful post...I can't show my ...melanie,<BR/><BR/>Another thoughtful post...<BR/><BR/>I can't show my husband the toilet, it is just the kind of garden sculpture he would love to add.<BR/><BR/>Our house came with Ribes odoratum..clove scented current...Have you smelled its deliciousness?<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-2266414671206819172008-03-12T13:17:00.000-04:002008-03-12T13:17:00.000-04:00The toilet reminded me of something I'd rather for...The toilet reminded me of something I'd rather forget! I had a neighbor once with a less-than-well-manicured yard. It was a catch-all for junk, some of which became 'interesting' garden ornaments. The one I disliked the most was a bathtub in his front lawn 'planted' with red plastic geraniums. Although I'm all for whimsy in the garden, I didn't find it whimsical, not even amusing. at. all. :)garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-86330030723620596452008-03-12T12:21:00.000-04:002008-03-12T12:21:00.000-04:00When I was moving to my current home in August 200...When I was moving to my current home in August 2006, I wanted to give myself a sense of belonging. Because I had spent a huge amount of time working on the gardens and flower beds at my previous home and couldn't stand the idea of having it all go to waste, I brought many bits and pieces of my favorite plants with me. It wasn't the best time of the year for moving plant material, but I'm happy to say that the majority survived. Being able to see these items in their new homes and to continue caring for them truly helped make my transition easier. That might sound a little crazy to some, but most of us gardeners know how wonderfully therapeutic working with our plants can be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-27520481898981391582008-03-12T12:02:00.000-04:002008-03-12T12:02:00.000-04:00I've got to go with two different but complimentar...I've got to go with two different but complimentary senses. <BR/>Sight because it allows me to thoughtfully appreciate everything in the garden.<BR/>Smell for that visceral, overwhelming kick I get when a scent hits me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-46164736576242493722008-03-12T10:57:00.000-04:002008-03-12T10:57:00.000-04:00One of the reasons I love your blog (in addition t...One of the reasons I love your blog (in addition to it's wonderful content) is that there is something new to look at every day. I find that I stop checking out those blogs that are only updated once a week or so because they don't become a part of my routine. Your blog, on the other hand, is the first thing I go to after reading my emails. It really is very well done and something I look forward to every day. Your link to the Garden Renegade provided a lot more great information. Thanks for all your efforts and keep up the great work!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935281023102946991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-35242457527385964572008-03-12T10:31:00.000-04:002008-03-12T10:31:00.000-04:00I love your post today! It's interesting and beaut...I love your post today! It's interesting and beautiful...Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390455875023239060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-66776873592434962502008-03-12T09:42:00.000-04:002008-03-12T09:42:00.000-04:00I love Viburnum carlesii or juddi and Syringa meye...I love Viburnum carlesii or juddi and Syringa meyeri "palibin" for a whiff of scent by the front door. They always surprise visitors!kjohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344820709410403592noreply@blogger.com