tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post7073597324228019504..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: RootsCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-67761730355089576182008-01-15T13:14:00.000-05:002008-01-15T13:14:00.000-05:00Hi Carol,I am just beginning to make my blog round...Hi Carol,<BR/>I am just beginning to make my blog rounds after the busy holidays spent with family.<BR/>I enjoyed this post...especially after having just returned from a visit with my 85 year old Dad who still lives on his farm in N. Dak. He is a living example of someone who continues to learn and grow. He switched from conventional to organic farming when he was in his 70's! I am proud of his Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-77927075506111950852008-01-14T21:10:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:10:00.000-05:00I am glad you are brave enough to reveal all of th...I am glad you are brave enough to reveal all of the different sides of yourself, not just the humorous side, not just the organized side, but the thoughtful side, too.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-47481597048295915582008-01-14T18:16:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:16:00.000-05:00You are so right! Can't wait to see your blooms an...You are so right! Can't wait to see your blooms and just remembered that tomorrow is 'Bloom Day'. I'll be late as usual! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-75819481571892154002008-01-14T17:38:00.000-05:002008-01-14T17:38:00.000-05:00This post reminds me of the phrase "putting down r...This post reminds me of the phrase "putting down roots." After having lived in 5 places over 7 years, when I finally bought Squirrelhaven, I told everyone that I wanted to put down roots, literally and metaphorically. After almost 15 years here, I think I've succeeded. Wonderful, thought-provoking post, Carol.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-69124902924254751422008-01-14T16:38:00.000-05:002008-01-14T16:38:00.000-05:00It has been too long since I wended my way over he...It has been too long since I wended my way over here to visit, and I came just in time to read your wonderful philosophical meandering. I so agree with you about the roots, and about how many of life's lessons are encapsulated in the garden and our interactions with it.healingmagichandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-40839716200531134752008-01-14T14:59:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:59:00.000-05:00Carol,This is a great message for life and gardeni...Carol,<BR/><BR/>This is a great message for life and gardening. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>But it brought to mind something I've been laughing about for a while... Back in July, 97 degrees, I planted four 5-inch pots of Zinnias, firmly in the ground. They grew from under a foot in height to at least three feet and were beautiful for a while. I watered them as often as I could during the drought.<BR/Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-44941572280361010552008-01-14T11:09:00.000-05:002008-01-14T11:09:00.000-05:00Thanks for making me think how lucky I am. I once ...Thanks for making me think how lucky I am. I once was a tumbleweed. Fortunately I was grafted onto a sturdy root stock.WiseAcrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383341492994868833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-30472790419075736432008-01-14T08:07:00.000-05:002008-01-14T08:07:00.000-05:00Very thought provoking post, Carol. I agree wit...Very thought provoking post, Carol. I agree with you one hundred per cent on our need for good roots in our society. I'm afraid that the "roots of a strong value system " don't run as deep as they once did. More than ever we are seeing role models for our youth using drugs, alcohol and greed to attain fame and fortune. And the sad thing is that its so commonplace no one is shocked anymore.<Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-71969586639764486502008-01-14T06:34:00.000-05:002008-01-14T06:34:00.000-05:00So, are you thinking of quitting your day job and ...So, are you thinking of quitting your day job and opening a garden center or something? Stretching out those roots? Seeing how far you can go?<BR/><BR/>Just curious.......Sherry at the Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087213659575570975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-87692970281119038672008-01-13T20:07:00.000-05:002008-01-13T20:07:00.000-05:00Great words, Carol. Pouring over all those catalo...Great words, Carol. Pouring over all those catalogs has brought out the philisopher in you.<BR/><BR/>I love all your different hyacinth glasses. The green one is especially lovely.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170186776403419013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-84236034906799421912008-01-13T19:01:00.000-05:002008-01-13T19:01:00.000-05:00Gardening and life lessons go hand in hand. I love...Gardening and life lessons go hand in hand. I love all of your photos. Hyacinths are one of my favorite flowers. I love the fragrance when they bloom in the spring. I really must get more bulbs and plant them in the fall.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-75110694259234838202008-01-13T19:00:00.000-05:002008-01-13T19:00:00.000-05:00One more example of how gardening is a metaphor fo...One more example of how gardening is a metaphor for life in general...and can teach us a lot!growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-84042982623786235082008-01-13T18:08:00.000-05:002008-01-13T18:08:00.000-05:00Your right Carol. And the the more extensive our r...Your right Carol. And the the more extensive our root systems are, the father out we can grow. Quite the thinker. :)Whyitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243528765489096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-8477577909574236772008-01-13T17:46:00.000-05:002008-01-13T17:46:00.000-05:00Ahhh The philosopher is with us today. This is qu...Ahhh The philosopher is with us today. This is quite right too. It is best if you and your plants have good roots. You have so much to look forward to when you have good strong roots.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com