tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post1788465811367741473..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Achieving Happiness In Your Garden: The Ninth SecretCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-6813201398961723652010-11-14T23:20:51.328-05:002010-11-14T23:20:51.328-05:00Oh, how I wish I didn't have to learn this sec...Oh, how I wish I didn't have to learn this secret the hard way. My pride wouldn't let me ask for help because I think I can do it ALL, I think I can do it BEST, afraid to give up the control. Sometimes I think if I don't do EVERYTHING in my garden, then I'm not a "real gardener." Seems so silly as I sit here with a gimpy arm from overdoing it. If I had asked for Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-37097529445721055142010-11-14T21:12:37.102-05:002010-11-14T21:12:37.102-05:00I resist asking for help, but there are times I ne...I resist asking for help, but there are times I need to.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-6197297578640670662010-11-13T22:42:31.563-05:002010-11-13T22:42:31.563-05:00When I wanted to remove a large patch of lawn for ...When I wanted to remove a large patch of lawn for a new garden bed, I advertised "free sod, you dig it" on Craigslist. I saved myself the time and effort and the guys who did the work were delighted to have the sod.Cindy, MCOKhttp://www.mycornerofkaty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-11225770987583153062010-11-13T21:29:42.179-05:002010-11-13T21:29:42.179-05:00So very true...and I always find it challenging to...So very true...and I always find it challenging to ask for help, because I think I should be able to "do it all"!! A few friends and I were talking about forming a gardening group, where we work together in each others' yards while the kids play together--the kids would be entertained and happy, plus we'd accomplish so much together. Sadly, we haven't begun this group...but Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-4471718644422054702010-11-13T19:25:51.038-05:002010-11-13T19:25:51.038-05:00Very good advice, and a worthy tip. The key is hav...Very good advice, and a worthy tip. The key is having those to ask. Giving help often begets help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-26740765715462423192010-11-13T17:45:51.974-05:002010-11-13T17:45:51.974-05:00My aching back knows too well about not asking for...My aching back knows too well about not asking for help but even I had to when it came to moving a rock that weighed some 700 pounds out of a prime vegetable bed spot. Come-alongs are a great help too!Susan from NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-78451003214459658732010-11-13T12:41:20.417-05:002010-11-13T12:41:20.417-05:00I do wish I could find life's greatest secrets...I do wish I could find life's greatest secrets hiding about my garden. I love's today post. We never ask enough for enough help or advice. I am as guilty of this as any others. I have so much to learn and need to learn to step forward and ask for help.lifeshighwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389824485602821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-60984418582817408302010-11-13T10:47:56.018-05:002010-11-13T10:47:56.018-05:00This is a difficult one. Gardens are such personal...This is a difficult one. Gardens are such personal things that having someone else meddling with it can feel like an intrusion. It's hard for some of us to admit that we can't do it all--even if we know we're frustrated and unhappy.<br /><br />In Austin, a group of us get together regularly to brainstorm garden design solutions for each other. The host garden supplies refreshments andmss @ Zanthan Gardens (Texas)http://www.zanthan.com/gardens/gardenlog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-36772836459459557912010-11-13T09:26:33.401-05:002010-11-13T09:26:33.401-05:00Many nurseries will not only deliver the plant, th...<i>Many nurseries will not only deliver the plant, they’ll plant it, too, for a modest fee.</i><br /><br />In my experience, it's more of a shameless, wanton fee, but it's true that a lot of people don't consider asking about delivery and installation.mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-79256926962101693132010-11-13T04:18:28.891-05:002010-11-13T04:18:28.891-05:00Mmm, I think that may be one of the hardest to lea...Mmm, I think that may be one of the hardest to learn! I've no problem asking for help on plants, whether it is choosing good ones, arranging them well, or what to do with them. But I am hideously independent when it comes to the physical stuff. I am slowly learning that often people like to help, it makes them feel good to be useful, and I am more use when I am not cranky and sore from doing Janet/Plantaliscioushttp://plantaliscious.janetbruten.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-16595201444205145582010-11-13T00:59:48.975-05:002010-11-13T00:59:48.975-05:00Nice post, and yes, ask for help. We all need some...Nice post, and yes, ask for help. We all need some for our garden.<br /><br />And I am back on Blotanical, with my new blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292477659593929167noreply@blogger.com