tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post8181749979520635212..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Garden Book Reviews July 2013HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-79121061231335957752013-07-30T17:12:15.016-07:002013-07-30T17:12:15.016-07:00I agree - every time I pick a vegetable from my ga...I agree - every time I pick a vegetable from my garden and eat it, I can imagine my body adsorbing all its nutrients. And of course, fresh always tastes so good, too! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59675049223286049872013-07-29T18:46:41.822-07:002013-07-29T18:46:41.822-07:00These books sound very interesting. Anything that ...These books sound very interesting. Anything that gets us to stop eating processed foods and get back to basics (whole foods) sounds good to me! Nothing beats eating a pesticide-free veggie straight from your own garden.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-675933661805581402013-07-28T16:33:42.777-07:002013-07-28T16:33:42.777-07:00I think you have a good point about the grains. I...I think you have a good point about the grains. I think a lot of diets "work" just by cutting down on grains. And moderation (even in treats!) sounds smart. The one thing I liked about Dr. Esselstyn's and Dr. Campbell's books were the long-term studies that they did, and the incredible results that Dr. Esselstyn achieved. I would love for other diets to be studied long-term.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56476747068960602352013-07-28T16:29:04.553-07:002013-07-28T16:29:04.553-07:00Ruth - there are so many different diets around th...Ruth - there are so many different diets around these days, it's truly hard to figure out what is "right", but instinctively, I think, we know that vegetables are good for us. I wish I could eat something from my garden every day of the year! What a wonderful thing that must be! Sorry to hear you're sick. I hope you get well soon.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-85268440213520183152013-07-28T16:21:25.020-07:002013-07-28T16:21:25.020-07:00I agree with you - much more research should go t...I agree with you - much more research should go toward diet. The American people are so confused - we really don't know how to eat anymore! But, I think one can't go too wrong with vegetables! Sorry I didn't respond earlier - I just got back from an out-of-town trip. So glad you've joined in! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-52881947195133254942013-07-28T08:59:57.612-07:002013-07-28T08:59:57.612-07:00It's difficult to know who to believe. Apparen...It's difficult to know who to believe. Apparently man's diet was developed before grains evolved. Some people theorise that eating meat is how man evolved from the ape species. I just try to practise moderation in everything with one treat a day.b-a-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565084697297328338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54343915427626118582013-07-26T17:02:13.829-07:002013-07-26T17:02:13.829-07:00Thanks for the interesting review! There are a lot...Thanks for the interesting review! There are a lot of fad diets around these days but I don't think you can go wrong with going back to the basics, especially when you grow them yourself. I usually try to eat something that's fresh from my garden each day year round, but I haven't had any fresh lettuce lately (it being midwinter here) and I'm currently sick with a nasty bug! I donRuth @ Camellia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129384344777788376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-15632445046759502212013-07-26T03:13:11.979-07:002013-07-26T03:13:11.979-07:00It's so satisfying to find a whole lot of sour...It's so satisfying to find a whole lot of sources which back each other up, isn't it? That sounds a fascinating collection of books. Far more research should be conducted into diet. Medicine tends to give the impression that once you've got something, you've got it for life, but here are possibilities of reversing heart disease and diabetes. I think far more research should be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-85377712132081241892013-07-24T14:11:44.807-07:002013-07-24T14:11:44.807-07:00I hope you will read Dr. Esselstyn's book. Th...I hope you will read Dr. Esselstyn's book. The diet is not an easy one, but he achieved incredible results. I think you will be amazed. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89361093891399679132013-07-24T07:31:37.498-07:002013-07-24T07:31:37.498-07:00Three great sounding reads Holley. I am especially...Three great sounding reads Holley. I am especially interested in the book that helps readers reverse heart disease because my husband has heart disease. I now try to have two types of veggies with each meal and serve less potatoes and pasta. We could probably use to have less meat and fat in our diet though.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-75435052751012105332013-07-22T15:04:42.892-07:002013-07-22T15:04:42.892-07:00I don't think I can achieve all that, but it i...I don't think I can achieve all that, but it is a worthy goal to pursue. You are right about the cholesterol - thanks for bringing that up. I also think this type of diet is good for those with type 2 diabetes, although they state that if you do have type 2 diabetes and go on a plant-only diet, be certain your doctor is aware and monitors you very closely. They've seen diabetes HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54089251513419022552013-07-22T10:50:11.606-07:002013-07-22T10:50:11.606-07:00Wow ! How do you get time to garden when reading a...Wow ! How do you get time to garden when reading at that terrific rate ! <br /><br />Funnily enough I was driving home today listening to a whole BBC programme about the benefits of eating a 'plant only' diet. It stated that high cholesterol could be reversed too. <br /><br />If you can eat that way and be organic and have no food miles, then that is fantastic, and you will be bursting Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59571459533867047742013-07-22T06:48:50.767-07:002013-07-22T06:48:50.767-07:00You grow a lot that I am envious of! :) I think ...You grow a lot that I am envious of! :) I think so much has to do with our different climates. I was surprised to see the melons growing - they were buried under some weeds (I'm very behind this year), so they will be an extra sweet treat!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-37395511229758924712013-07-22T02:11:24.147-07:002013-07-22T02:11:24.147-07:00I have an abundant library of vegetable gardening ...I have an abundant library of vegetable gardening books! I can't wait to get my veggie patch growing - I am envious of your melon. I have had no luck!The Gardening Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442270059991978075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-8331636047105908202013-07-21T19:14:27.592-07:002013-07-21T19:14:27.592-07:00You are so good with your vegetable gardening! I ...You are so good with your vegetable gardening! I still feel like I have so much more to learn about growing vegetables. But, I think part of that is because I really don't get a sense of satisfaction in growing vegetables, except for the eating part. Which is strange, because I love seeing my ornamental/landscape plants grow! I look forward to reading about the book you chose! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-73930876278657859572013-07-21T16:16:49.575-07:002013-07-21T16:16:49.575-07:00I adore reading about veg gardens and growing vegg...I adore reading about veg gardens and growing veggies.....just picked lots of beans, onions, potatoes, cukes and peppers....yummy. I will link in tomorrow. It's a different kind of food in the garden book.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91450094391513161492013-07-21T08:49:38.674-07:002013-07-21T08:49:38.674-07:00Dorothy, I think you would really enjoy Barbara Ki...Dorothy, I think you would really enjoy Barbara Kingsolver's book. I thought it was quite encouraging. It was one of those books that made me marvel at what they accomplished and yet, broke it down so simply that I felt I could do the same thing. That's not always an easy thing to impart, and she does a brilliant job. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-77834465437872576172013-07-20T22:12:56.879-07:002013-07-20T22:12:56.879-07:00The books you selected sound like very helpful one...The books you selected sound like very helpful one's to have. I have always planned to read Barbara Kingsolver's book, so thank you for recommending it. You've given me the inspiration to order it!dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-88000932373672739422013-07-20T12:20:22.935-07:002013-07-20T12:20:22.935-07:00I think those home grown tomatoes makes everyone&#...I think those home grown tomatoes makes everyone's mouth water! :) I'm glad to hear your flowers are doing great right now, and that you're enjoying them. Sometimes we forget to enjoy them! It's been hot enough here for my flowers to go into their regular dormant summer spell, but soon it will be cooling down long enough for them to bloom again.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-53629342540205293562013-07-20T12:17:24.883-07:002013-07-20T12:17:24.883-07:00I so agree with you. My husband has very bad stom...I so agree with you. My husband has very bad stomach problems, which miraculously went away when we started eating out of our own garden and/or organic produce from the farmers market and grocery stores. Since organic produce can be expensive to purchase, I try to grow as much as I feasibly can. Still, it's cheaper than doctors visits! I think more research needs to be done on round-up HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-71102948934602335502013-07-20T11:44:30.044-07:002013-07-20T11:44:30.044-07:00You're right, Marguerite. I love growing my r...You're right, Marguerite. I love growing my rose garden, but I am less excited about growing vegetables. So, for me at least, I need to know that I'm doing my body good with all those fresh vegetables in order to care about that part of gardening.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55366464750679351542013-07-20T11:42:00.510-07:002013-07-20T11:42:00.510-07:00Oh, thanks for the recommendation of The Okinawa D...Oh, thanks for the recommendation of The Okinawa Diet. I have not heard of this book, but it sounds like something I would love to read! I really am starting to think that vegetables play a big part in our life spans. I am excited to read your review, too. Thanks so much for joining in!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-69432612615331476222013-07-20T11:37:18.597-07:002013-07-20T11:37:18.597-07:00I'm struggling, too. In fact, I had to remove...I'm struggling, too. In fact, I had to remove the surrounding weeds so I could get a good picture of the melon! :OHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-23208510772325676072013-07-20T11:36:09.876-07:002013-07-20T11:36:09.876-07:00Oh, yes! I would love that! I'm truly not mu...Oh, yes! I would love that! I'm truly not much of a vegetable grower myself, although I do try every year. I get so excited when I'm eating vegetables from my own garden - I imagine how happy my body is to be getting all those nutrients fresh from my soil. :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-79423613243566463342013-07-20T11:01:12.034-07:002013-07-20T11:01:12.034-07:00Hi there, We don't grow veggies --but I love ...Hi there, We don't grow veggies --but I love to eat fresh from the garden veggies.... There's nothing better than a home-grown tomato in summer. YUM...<br /><br />Our flowers are doing GREAT right now--with tons of blooms and lots of colors... We 'walk the yard' twice a day (early morning and after dinner) taking photos... OH SO MANY... ha ha <br /><br />Have a great weekend.<brBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.com