tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post434963662030315566..comments2023-10-09T09:06:42.157-07:00Comments on Take time to smell the flowers......: A garden never stands still.......Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-40624369650055671212011-12-30T23:30:43.090-08:002011-12-30T23:30:43.090-08:00Hi Hedgewitch,
Beautifully summed up. I also d...Hi Hedgewitch,<br /><br />Beautifully summed up. I also dislike being inside for too long. I feel like a caged tiger sometimes.<br />Being outside and working with nature brings such rewards, that go beyond words for me personally.<br /><br />Look forward to reading about your plantings :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-44716688757567371242011-12-30T08:19:17.141-08:002011-12-30T08:19:17.141-08:00well done, cheryl .. you know I had just that firs...well done, cheryl .. you know I had just that first little hankering this morning, just a momentary sort of a 'hmmm, might have a think about what I'm going to plant where and when .. hmmm' but not got beyond that yet .. now I know someone else is out there hard at it, I shall don my wellies and venture forth!! My body and soul are crying out for fresh air, for one thing, and if anything was going to inspire me to get outside again its that stunning final photograph of the sky .. I'm sick of watching gorgeous winter skies through windows and time to get out underneath one xxfionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-29682482708966735472011-12-29T23:26:32.327-08:002011-12-29T23:26:32.327-08:00Ncmountainwoman,
As always your wisdom touches me...Ncmountainwoman,<br /><br />As always your wisdom touches me.<br /><br />Tku for visiting.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-6454227774280678802011-12-29T23:23:59.930-08:002011-12-29T23:23:59.930-08:00Hi Lucinda,
I do hope that 2012 is a good year fo...Hi Lucinda,<br /><br />I do hope that 2012 is a good year for you and holds all your dreams...<br /><br />XXCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-37222484489337926272011-12-29T23:23:06.551-08:002011-12-29T23:23:06.551-08:00My dear Sherry,
I can see this new garden so clea...My dear Sherry,<br /><br />I can see this new garden so clearly in my mind.<br />A romantics garden....where bees and butterflies dance and feed.<br />Beautiful lilacs, mixed with soft pastels....oh, I could go on and on :)<br />I know in my heart I will achieve my goals...I need to focus on the garden, I need to do something positive.....I am happy.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-51292280107570318612011-12-29T23:19:48.830-08:002011-12-29T23:19:48.830-08:00Hi Laura,
Tku for your comment....you truly can, ...Hi Laura,<br /><br />Tku for your comment....you truly can, see me clearly.<br />Having a long blogging break was a good thing.<br />I have given much thought to my life, and the journey ahead.<br />I can see things clearly once again, and feel positive as I take steps towards 2012.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-63905867619713305002011-12-29T16:48:54.590-08:002011-12-29T16:48:54.590-08:00There is such optimism in this post. Far too ofte...There is such optimism in this post. Far too often we worry so much and feel helpless about change. We need to think more like you and see opportunities for change and adaptation ourselves.<br /><br />Happy New Year!NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-82334471207970564042011-12-29T09:57:04.864-08:002011-12-29T09:57:04.864-08:00Hi Cheryl,
Lovely to hear about your new plans. I ...Hi Cheryl,<br />Lovely to hear about your new plans. I shall look forward to seeing what transpires. Hope you had a lovely Yule and many blessings and good wishes for 2012! xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-15670927987408656792011-12-29T09:31:46.721-08:002011-12-29T09:31:46.721-08:00Dear Cheryl,
Growing plants for the birds, bees an...Dear Cheryl,<br />Growing plants for the birds, bees and butterflies is why I garden too...also I like some food for my table! Mother Nature helped me remove many non-native plants by killing them off in 2006. I wept for dear old friends but have found my way to balance. Climate change is part of our world. I want to be sure and have host plants for the butterflies. They are my main concern. Many of our native plants are endangered. These are the ones I am focusing on in 2012. Plus more herbs for my tea chest.<br />Today it is to be 60 F degrees! Silly warm....I love seeing your gardens in December. Your December sky is lovely. Keeping fresh water for the birds is my main outside work. Once again it has been dry.<br /> I love sitting on the deck and reading my books while the birds feed. I shall look up Red Kites....they sound amazing.<br />Happy 2012. Sending hugs on the breeze.<br />Sherry, who misses the butterfliesQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-57148637195317327092011-12-29T07:27:54.597-08:002011-12-29T07:27:54.597-08:00Dear Cheryl, it's so obvious that the garden i...Dear Cheryl, it's so obvious that the garden is your church and all the souls in it loved and missed in proportion. Glad to see you ringing in some changes for 2012 though and finding time and the heart to blog again.<br /><br />Laura xLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-38897778898759966052011-12-29T06:37:50.327-08:002011-12-29T06:37:50.327-08:00Hi Liz,
I have to say I am truly not worried abou...Hi Liz,<br /><br />I have to say I am truly not worried about Nella being in the garden with Red Kites around.<br />I watched them for at least ten minutes trying to bring down a pigeon. I do not know if they were successful as I did not have time to spare. Yes they are scavengers, hence their persecution.<br /><br />You should know me well by now....I believe everything has a right to live, and most animals are driven by instinct alone.<br />I will always be on the side of wildlife because that is just how I am :)<br /><br />Love them I do, feed them I will not :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-24794322932455002602011-12-29T01:07:40.894-08:002011-12-29T01:07:40.894-08:00Head's up on Red Kites; they're usually sc...Head's up on Red Kites; they're usually scavengers so you won't often see them catching anything- if you begin to put meat out you might well be able to attract them though, but then you run the risk of them becoming dependent on you for food.<br /><br />So people's worries of them taking their pets/livestock are misinformation and prejudice :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-49177030856852032492011-12-28T23:13:33.213-08:002011-12-28T23:13:33.213-08:00Tku Grace for asking....and yes I am fine.
I ligh...Tku Grace for asking....and yes I am fine.<br /><br />I light a wood fire most evenings. The days are warm but the nights are chill and it warms this old house up :)<br /><br />I must say it is hard to dig up old friends but some of them have really struggled in this garden. I have not got the time for the constant attention they need.<br />I know in my heart that I am doing the right thing and that I need this journey at this time. It takes me away from the everyday struggles that we all face. My garden is my church........Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-4970528674891011852011-12-28T23:08:57.226-08:002011-12-28T23:08:57.226-08:00Hi Wendy,
Oooh that does sound cold. I do not w...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Oooh that does sound cold. I do not want snow, we do not seem to be able to cope with it here, for some reason. Everything comes to a standstill :)<br /><br />Indoor plants are beautiful and help to clean the atmosphere. I am sure with some research you will find some pretty plants to put on your window sill.....<br /><br />Hugs to you my friendCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-81674779376758647122011-12-28T23:06:28.227-08:002011-12-28T23:06:28.227-08:00Wooops....Regarding the Red Kites, they fly over o...Wooops....Regarding the Red Kites, they fly over open countryside, so I doubt they will ever come to the garden. They are huge birds.<br />Nella and I watched the pair hunting amonst a flock of wood pigeons the other day. It was amazing......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-85646377806546348442011-12-28T23:04:31.406-08:002011-12-28T23:04:31.406-08:00Hi Lisa,
Oh yes I am serious:) 2011 has been e...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Oh yes I am serious:) 2011 has been exhausting with regard to the garden. I do not think I would be able to continue to cope with it, unless I make huge changes with the plantings. I have everything planned in my mind, just hope it looks ok when it's finished.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-40325670257777559692011-12-28T23:02:21.804-08:002011-12-28T23:02:21.804-08:00Hi Liz,
I cannot believe I am gardening in Decemb...Hi Liz,<br /><br />I cannot believe I am gardening in December. I didn't even need a coat, just a heavy jumper and scarf.<br />I do not like gardening in the heat, so this is perfect for me :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-28391556735899616942011-12-28T21:10:04.576-08:002011-12-28T21:10:04.576-08:00I've been thinking the same thing only I haven...I've been thinking the same thing only I haven't gotten started yetCarole Barketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068078540295273489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-36516784731917037182011-12-28T17:24:51.348-08:002011-12-28T17:24:51.348-08:00Hi Cheryl...Nice to see you here again, but I unde...Hi Cheryl...Nice to see you here again, but I understand the break need though!!<br />The weather is not the same here either one day it is December and the next it is early winter 50 degrees today go figure !!<br />Making changes is a good thing, but for me I have a hard time, but I am getting there fast!! lol<br />Garden work is not on my mind at the time... but getting a head start is always a good feeling..<br />I am still bringing stove wood into the basement and am glad the weather is good to do it in!! <br /><br />I love your sky shot very pretty!!!<br /><br />Hope all is well my friend...<br /><br />Gracegrammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-66650341123279024102011-12-28T13:05:17.590-08:002011-12-28T13:05:17.590-08:00Change is refreshing and I'm glad you are welc...Change is refreshing and I'm glad you are welcoming change into your garden. That being said, it's often hard to part with old friends. But learning new techniques and methods is always a positive experience.<br /><br />I will be learning what plants I can have in my living room. The window faces south and is very sunny, but the electric heat is very dry. Not a good combination for most plants (especially the tropical ones). So I will do some research into how to humidify the air for my indoor plants and what light works best ( I love putting plants directly in the window, but often direct sunlight is not good for them).<br /><br />Nice to see you back, Cheryl. I too have been absent from the blogging world for a spell. <br /><br />Right now the wind is howling outside my window, snow is blowing, and we're in for severe weather this evening. I intend to cuddle up with a good book and a hot cup of cocoa to keep warm.<br />Sending hugs across the big pond.<br />p.s. - love seeing your wheelbarrow and green grass.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-25815763502630352652011-12-28T11:29:51.795-08:002011-12-28T11:29:51.795-08:00You are serious about your changes. I can tell by ...You are serious about your changes. I can tell by the pile in the wheelbarrow. I can't wait to see what all goes on here. I wish I could walk with you to see the hawk. I bet it comes to investigate your garden.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-44608678265405849722011-12-28T10:53:36.313-08:002011-12-28T10:53:36.313-08:00Hi Cheryl,
Glad to hear you've been getting o...Hi Cheryl,<br /><br />Glad to hear you've been getting out in the gardem; I haven't really been out in mine at all for what seems like a looong time! I have spotted plenty of bulbs coming up though, and need to pull some little couch grass babies up before they take over a recently dug over patch.<br />I also need to plant the Hellebores I bought a while ago, but it is nice having them where I can easily take photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-51219888669036738402011-12-28T09:34:10.384-08:002011-12-28T09:34:10.384-08:00Hi Jane,
Absolutely....of course I will keep you ...Hi Jane,<br /><br />Absolutely....of course I will keep you posted. I feel like I am starting an adventure :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-424371195565926492011-12-28T09:33:23.087-08:002011-12-28T09:33:23.087-08:00Hi Rose,
Wildlife will always be top of my list. ...Hi Rose,<br /><br />Wildlife will always be top of my list. so the new garden will cater for their needs above all else.<br /><br />Low maintenance will not be an option for this particular garden.....just a little bit more relaxed perhaps :-)<br />I know that you will like it Rose, as it will have lots of lilacs and blues.<br /><br />I had a good Christmas tku....I hope that you did to ?<br />I have missed blogging but must confess a blogging break was much needed.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-6110804576180393162011-12-28T09:07:14.602-08:002011-12-28T09:07:14.602-08:00Good to see you again. We must all adapt or die a...Good to see you again. We must all adapt or die and this includes our gardening plans. Good luck with your new easier to manage garden - keep us posted.Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com