tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post850228895341137693..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: A Fairy Tale GardenHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7100746048431707702014-01-28T16:36:16.110-08:002014-01-28T16:36:16.110-08:00Sorry it has taken me so long to get to this post ...Sorry it has taken me so long to get to this post holley...amazing that you had so many plants and flowers growing....and Happy 3rd anniversary!! I am into maintenance as well this year but also into comfort...so I am simplifying so I can maintain easily and then enjoy!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-8916344087822235392014-01-24T18:57:27.376-08:002014-01-24T18:57:27.376-08:00You have such lovely plants and flowers and whatev...You have such lovely plants and flowers and whatever garden pictures you posted, they all looked/look fabulous. So, you should be proud and stop mumbling :-). KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-51907119355586473412014-01-24T14:51:43.809-08:002014-01-24T14:51:43.809-08:00Happy Third, Holley! I loved your story and the ph...Happy Third, Holley! I loved your story and the photos. Hang in there during this cold snap. I'm sure your garden is quite used to the cold and can take the low temps. Keep on Bloggin' and telling us about gardening in East Texas my friend.<br />David/:0) Tropical TexanaDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-29890201743524361762014-01-20T10:56:09.856-08:002014-01-20T10:56:09.856-08:00Hi, Holley! Happy Blogaversary! I am in the midd...Hi, Holley! Happy Blogaversary! I am in the middle of many things, including catching up on my reading! Reading your blog is certainly a pleasure. I cannot help but think you are being more than a little hard on yourself. I agree that it's likely fairytale castles and gardens leave much to be desired; but your rose garden shows a great deal of love and attention. All the same, I wish Anastasia Abboudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461842616822341008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89311823690572472022014-01-19T04:22:39.758-08:002014-01-19T04:22:39.758-08:00Enjoyed this post! and I also enjoyed getting a su...Enjoyed this post! and I also enjoyed getting a surprise in the mail!! Thanks for the seeds and for thinking about sending them to me. Being the crazy seed lady that I am, you know they will be planted and enjoyed for years! If you want any seeds that I have, just let me know and I will send you a list. Thanks again, BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-81229082740544321492014-01-14T09:18:15.695-08:002014-01-14T09:18:15.695-08:00The pursuit of perfection and excellence is only s...The pursuit of perfection and excellence is only self defeating when you give in to the fairy tale that godlike perfection is actually obtainable in this imperfect world. If you aim high on the target and miss, then you won't fall short of it, which is better than aiming low and getting it. You have determined to do a good thing, to be better than you were in years past, pursue that good TheBereangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103557723272805558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-85352647059362056502014-01-13T16:38:01.740-08:002014-01-13T16:38:01.740-08:00You're welcome! Thanks for visiting!You're welcome! Thanks for visiting!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7533593531780329132014-01-13T15:56:35.265-08:002014-01-13T15:56:35.265-08:00
Olá amiga,vim retribuir sua carinhosa visita ao m...<br />Olá amiga,vim retribuir sua carinhosa visita ao meu cantinho.<br />Fiquei feliz por seguir-me!!!<br />Obrigada,volte sempre e pegue o meu selinho de agradecimento!<br /><br />Beijos Marie.Algodão Tão Docehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504223301851879603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-32131479267737421052014-01-12T18:21:36.002-08:002014-01-12T18:21:36.002-08:00Oh, don't get me started on dollar weed! I kn...Oh, don't get me started on dollar weed! I know it's a losing battle. And, actually, I'm thinking about letting the oxalis go, too. I figure it'll be a pretty, green groundcover, and I'll just pretend it's something desirable! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-34994487945354036382014-01-12T13:33:23.784-08:002014-01-12T13:33:23.784-08:00I laughed out loud when you said "sounds plau...I laughed out loud when you said "sounds plausible." Actually, I enjoyed every word of this post. The pious gave pride a really bad rap, I think. Being proud is okay in my mind. Prideful (arrogant) is not. I'm with you on getting some stuff done. The clutter in my house got away from me the last few years following an auto accident and I've been working on it since before the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1255718678044130872014-01-12T13:32:54.353-08:002014-01-12T13:32:54.353-08:00I laughed out loud when you said "sounds plau...I laughed out loud when you said "sounds plausible." Actually, I enjoyed every word of this post. The pious gave pride a really bad rap, I think. Being proud is okay in my mind. Prideful (arrogant) is not. I'm with you on getting some stuff done. The clutter in my house got away from me the last few years following an auto accident and I've been working on it since before the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-4712171997792243092014-01-10T17:00:57.960-08:002014-01-10T17:00:57.960-08:00Thanks for visiting! Thanks for visiting! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83960235911579294982014-01-10T17:00:28.408-08:002014-01-10T17:00:28.408-08:00hahaha I know a few people that have a mother lik...hahaha I know a few people that have a mother like that! Thankfully, mine's not perfect, so I don't have that pressure.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7190097606579803602014-01-10T15:48:41.020-08:002014-01-10T15:48:41.020-08:00Happy Anniversary!
I think of my garden like I do...Happy Anniversary!<br /><br />I think of my garden like I do my home. I will work to maintain them, but neither are perfect. I've stopped pointing out the negatives and prefer to focus on the parts that are done. We all have those places in our homes and our yards. That is, unless you're Martha Stewart. Or my mom. :)Sharrieboberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659931257459104972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-79139004160367626842014-01-09T19:46:17.206-08:002014-01-09T19:46:17.206-08:00You're right! You're exactly right! Than...You're right! You're exactly right! Thanks for noting the difference. Now I can feel proud without deep down thinking it's something wrong. It's vanity, not pride, that should be warned about. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-84860880363453955482014-01-09T19:43:54.276-08:002014-01-09T19:43:54.276-08:00I have just felt so ashamed when someone would com...I have just felt so ashamed when someone would come to see my garden, and there was grass taking over portions of it. I am determined to get it in shape finally, and not have to be embarrassed or mumble any more excuses!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-10402126692439146152014-01-09T19:27:02.623-08:002014-01-09T19:27:02.623-08:00I hope this year I will end up very proud of my ga...I hope this year I will end up very proud of my garden. I'm working every day I can to get the briars and grass out, although garden chores seem to always take longer to do than I expect them to!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-81830603723912859632014-01-09T19:23:07.547-08:002014-01-09T19:23:07.547-08:00I am not sure my garden will ever be perfect, but ...I am not sure my garden will ever be perfect, but it's nice to dream that one day it may be!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-61231593346750291032014-01-09T19:13:27.295-08:002014-01-09T19:13:27.295-08:00Texas is a large place, with a lot of different so...Texas is a large place, with a lot of different soil types and Ph. My advice would be to first figure out what type of soil you have, and the Ph. That information will help you a lot, especially if you want to grow from seed. I've had great luck with coreopsis and echinacea reseeding. I also love bulbs. Try daylilies, crinums, irises, and lilies. Good luck to you. Gardening is fun and HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-39899771041873298542014-01-09T19:01:19.142-08:002014-01-09T19:01:19.142-08:00Helene, I haven't ventured out to see if there...Helene, I haven't ventured out to see if there was any damage to the garden yet. Before the front moved through, I moved *all* my containers into the garage - something I have rarely ever done before. I was actually a bit glad that I hadn't planted a winter vegetable garden. Everyone I know that did said all their vegetables froze, even with cover.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-72438297830615178712014-01-09T16:58:05.355-08:002014-01-09T16:58:05.355-08:00Congratulations on the anniversary! cute post. I...Congratulations on the anniversary! cute post. I think pride is a good thing, it's vanity that we should avoid.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-65038044707587682222014-01-09T14:54:47.721-08:002014-01-09T14:54:47.721-08:00This post speaks to me! I know that "mumbling...This post speaks to me! I know that "mumbling excuses" business just too well. Bravo to you, & best wishes for your new endeavors. Ivy Cladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307765640404949525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-31166030165024780972014-01-09T05:42:12.704-08:002014-01-09T05:42:12.704-08:00Holley, I love your sense of humor! You're rig...Holley, I love your sense of humor! You're right the Sleeping Beauty parents could not clean all rooms in such big palace themselves. And as Martha they hired helpers to do chores. I'm sure your garden will be beautiful in spring.<br />Great resolutions!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-24494504904652022712014-01-09T05:21:22.194-08:002014-01-09T05:21:22.194-08:00Wahaha.. well said and written. Hope your imperfe...Wahaha.. well said and written. Hope your imperfections becomes perfect in this new year's resolution.<br />And your Sleeping Beauty and soever with Bible connected stories as if...! Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456082603495973748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12320944661636277372014-01-08T23:20:01.711-08:002014-01-08T23:20:01.711-08:00im glad that i found ur blog,i will go back and re...im glad that i found ur blog,i will go back and read every single entry that u had. i live in texas too,and im beginner. im looking for the easy flowers to grow, reseed and come back everyyear. what is ur recommend?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822312011259569967noreply@blogger.com