tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post2548408086101051913..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Ready, Get Set, Go!HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-22367237645557447112013-02-06T07:08:28.921-08:002013-02-06T07:08:28.921-08:00I think I did the same thing when I was younger - ...I think I did the same thing when I was younger - looking at other people's hands while I had on painted nails. Now I know that the women that have beautifully manicured nails look at my hands with disgust, but they don't understand the pleasure we gardeners get from our gardens.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35835116135432685042013-02-05T05:34:50.109-08:002013-02-05T05:34:50.109-08:00When I was younger and had beautifully painted lon...When I was younger and had beautifully painted long fingernails and manicured hands, I looked in horror at an older friends hands. Over the years she shared with me her love of gardening. Now my hands look like just hers and I don't really care - they are a reminder to me of all my happy times spent gardening. <br />Oh and I do agree with you - Jogging bottoms are definitely the most Charlotte Gardenhttp://soapsandroses.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-25752538239888476962013-01-30T12:54:40.005-08:002013-01-30T12:54:40.005-08:00Yes, I get caught up in the thorns in my sweat pan...Yes, I get caught up in the thorns in my sweat pants. And they are not much protection, either. I really should find some jeans I feel comfortable enough to garden in.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-73192920916941213302013-01-30T11:51:24.508-08:002013-01-30T11:51:24.508-08:00Storms are moving through today, cold will surely ...Storms are moving through today, cold will surely follow. Paperwhites, early daffodils and hyacinths are all blooming, even some azaleas, but it is not spring. <br /><br />I garden in jeans, 'Smith's Dungarees since 1906' being my favorite. Thorns tend to grab sweat pants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-82474598414403279442013-01-30T05:40:57.302-08:002013-01-30T05:40:57.302-08:00One year, I missed mulching entirely, too. It too...One year, I missed mulching entirely, too. It took a couple of years of weeding to get over it, but eventually, everything returned to the "regular" amount of weeds. Good luck!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-84434782797711431972013-01-30T03:00:36.273-08:002013-01-30T03:00:36.273-08:00Here in Australia, it is mid-summer. I was away du...Here in Australia, it is mid-summer. I was away during the cooler months last year and didn't get around to mulching. It's on my to-do list, but it has been too hot, and now that our rainy season has started, I will pay the price. There is going to be lots and lots of weeding to do, but hopefully I can mulch as I go, once it cools down a bit. Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-87660217453430609202013-01-29T10:25:51.138-08:002013-01-29T10:25:51.138-08:00I have tried that before, and love it! I need to ...I have tried that before, and love it! I need to remember to put it on every night before I go to bed.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-24912335408960060242013-01-29T10:25:11.827-08:002013-01-29T10:25:11.827-08:00So glad to know i'm not the only one! I would...So glad to know i'm not the only one! I would hate to think that some gardeners could have it all - a beautiful garden, a clean house, and beautiful nails, too!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42863398485389017562013-01-29T10:24:29.982-08:002013-01-29T10:24:29.982-08:00I actually ignore it most of the time, but at leas...I actually ignore it most of the time, but at least my husband (sorta) understands when I'm out there gardening, instead of just wasting the day looking outside, wishing i was gardening!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70643362770481513652013-01-29T10:23:39.223-08:002013-01-29T10:23:39.223-08:00Clay has to be the hardest soil to make fertile. ...Clay has to be the hardest soil to make fertile. It would be wonderful if nature did it for you!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2548724253604182552013-01-29T10:22:43.780-08:002013-01-29T10:22:43.780-08:00Rainy weather is probably harder to take than cold...Rainy weather is probably harder to take than cold. Cold is expected, and although rain is very much needed, it's hard to just watch from inside, knowing that if it wasn't raining, one could be outdoors playing!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-68104639317302249512013-01-29T10:21:12.992-08:002013-01-29T10:21:12.992-08:00I hope all your cold snaps are over. And I'm ...I hope all your cold snaps are over. And I'm so glad you brought up about the mulch suppressing the weeds. I think I forgot to say that! Somehow I always get weeds anyway, but it sure does help!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-87813595695054897792013-01-29T10:18:57.912-08:002013-01-29T10:18:57.912-08:00You are right - I do have my garden gloves on whil...You are right - I do have my garden gloves on while i'm moving the worms around! I think I'd still be a bit squeamish about picking one up bare handed!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-40126269506811807382013-01-29T10:17:57.376-08:002013-01-29T10:17:57.376-08:00So glad you came by! I would love to see everyone...So glad you came by! I would love to see everyone post a picture of their hands! That would make me feel much better!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-16337590002125722842013-01-29T10:16:49.773-08:002013-01-29T10:16:49.773-08:00Hope you thaw out soon!Hope you thaw out soon!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-11636795185965948142013-01-29T10:16:36.667-08:002013-01-29T10:16:36.667-08:00I mulch with pine needles - because it's free!...I mulch with pine needles - because it's free! We have pine trees planted here, so it's easy for me to gather it up and cart it to my beds. But I love the look of hardwood mulch, and if I could afford it, I would have it everywhere in my garden. And if I could afford it, I would have someone else spreading it!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-45283338290005125012013-01-29T10:11:39.127-08:002013-01-29T10:11:39.127-08:00Well, I hope you get lots of plans finalized. The...Well, I hope you get lots of plans finalized. The words 'Ice storm' does not sound good for the garden - or the gardener!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59432363967490327102013-01-29T10:10:38.028-08:002013-01-29T10:10:38.028-08:00Laundry couch!? I have a laundry dining table! :...Laundry couch!? I have a laundry dining table! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-33689352123118567652013-01-29T10:08:30.277-08:002013-01-29T10:08:30.277-08:00You are so right about the weather changing in sec...You are so right about the weather changing in seconds. I'm hoping February won't decide to become our winter!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-46146323298314145362013-01-29T10:07:41.654-08:002013-01-29T10:07:41.654-08:00No, I live in Texas - still a hot climate, althoug...No, I live in Texas - still a hot climate, although I think California doesn't get much of a winter at all! I feel for you in the cold, snow, slush, etc. Doesn't sound pleasant.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35850150978669371332013-01-29T10:06:24.378-08:002013-01-29T10:06:24.378-08:00Yes, have to enjoy it now, because soon it will be...Yes, have to enjoy it now, because soon it will be too hot to be gardening season! ;) A sunburn already? I have vowed to put on sunscreen this year - and hopefully my wrinkles won't get too much worse! :OHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-76158633238623943812013-01-29T10:04:56.823-08:002013-01-29T10:04:56.823-08:00So sorry, Jayne! So sorry, Jayne! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-72534329757691569062013-01-29T10:03:35.974-08:002013-01-29T10:03:35.974-08:00Wahoo! 70 sounds perfect! I've never tried t...Wahoo! 70 sounds perfect! I've never tried the bag balm, but I've heard it's fabulous for hands!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7368725839278009622013-01-29T10:01:41.886-08:002013-01-29T10:01:41.886-08:00Oh, i hate bundling up! So much trouble, it seems...Oh, i hate bundling up! So much trouble, it seems! Especially for such a short trip as to the mailbox and back. But, you probably wouldn't envy my summers. They get a little too hot!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12687376029106171082013-01-29T09:59:23.141-08:002013-01-29T09:59:23.141-08:00What a lovely memory. Your mother must have had a...What a lovely memory. Your mother must have had a great sense of humor! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com