tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.comments2023-04-05T08:21:25.480-07:00Amateur Bot-ann-istAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comBlogger1403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-58843228640435373282014-07-02T13:50:36.101-07:002014-07-02T13:50:36.101-07:00Your photos depict a beautiful garden, even if the...Your photos depict a beautiful garden, even if the gardener has been laid up to recover. I love the smokey smoke bush. Why doesn't mine look that nice? And the blooming yucca is the piece de resistance! Take care. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-64641071864612791302014-06-25T17:01:25.003-07:002014-06-25T17:01:25.003-07:00That smoke tree is fabulous. Mine is about 3 years...That smoke tree is fabulous. Mine is about 3 years in the ground and hasn't flowered yet.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-25224842811917724942014-06-25T11:48:21.806-07:002014-06-25T11:48:21.806-07:00Beautiful picture of your already blooming Yucca. ...Beautiful picture of your already blooming Yucca. Your Cotinus looks gorgeous, especially with the Lychnis coronaria. Than I see the yellow Stylophorum, made just a post about yellows and oranges but did not mention the Stylophorum. Somebody gave me that plant long ago and now I have too many, they are everywhere and I hate them, haha. Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-1081935548440699062014-06-19T17:28:47.079-07:002014-06-19T17:28:47.079-07:00Yea for St. Expeditus! I'm glad you're f...Yea for St. Expeditus! I'm glad you're feeling better. Obviously, some things were seriously out of whack. Yikes. The plants you posted look wonderful. Enjoy them and the flowers and your honey and the next step to a better you!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-82018005726897650932014-06-16T23:17:10.764-07:002014-06-16T23:17:10.764-07:00I AM feeling better. Glad you could sense it and i...I AM feeling better. Glad you could sense it and it's good to hear. Still can't hold my head up for more than an hour or so but each day I'm getting stronger. Will be Flinging soon and I might even post all the posts from Seattle I never posted. Why not!?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-39409412060321696422014-06-16T23:15:22.977-07:002014-06-16T23:15:22.977-07:00I think that your comment made my husband rather e...I think that your comment made my husband rather emotional tonight. It's comments such as yours that keep me going. Lurk away! I promise to be posting a flurry of posts in the upcoming weeks since I have time to finally catch up and I'm not in as much pain. There is more from northern Italy and a lot more plants too. Be well and thank you so much for commenting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-34948013687738983452014-06-16T23:12:36.241-07:002014-06-16T23:12:36.241-07:00I am so happy now whenever I hear about steroid in...I am so happy now whenever I hear about steroid injections working. That's fantastic it worked for you. Am trying to heal as quickly as possible. My garden needs me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-11788580007956943022014-06-16T23:07:57.395-07:002014-06-16T23:07:57.395-07:00Thank you! I'm recovering well and tomorrow th...Thank you! I'm recovering well and tomorrow the staples will be removed. I have to say that luxuriating in plant books is fun. I might even do some seed shopping. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-19922182676377400642014-06-16T21:56:53.868-07:002014-06-16T21:56:53.868-07:00I love your attitude throughout this post, it'...I love your attitude throughout this post, it's obvious your already feeling better. Here's to you being able to "Fling" in July!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-22332798568534749292014-06-16T21:36:30.276-07:002014-06-16T21:36:30.276-07:00God bless, my dear. I am a regular reader but som...God bless, my dear. I am a regular reader but somewhat of a lurker in my old age (80). You have lovely plants; I admire your west coast climate. Here in the Midwest many of your blooms require a greenhouse. I hope your health problems will resolve somewhat. I had decent health for many years, but strained myself, as you mention, digging, hauling, bending. Mainly I brought on arthritis--steel knees, plastic hip, etc. A nurse questioning me one time expressed surprise that I had been a college professor as my body indicated a more physical job. Not my job, my life! Anyway, I identify with your remark that having a high pain tolerance is not good. My current caregiver, my son, has decided that whether we call the squad or not will not be up to me in the future! Love your photographs and Italian travel narrative. I like to read about Sicily and reminisce about growing up in the Italian neighborhood of Schenectady with its marvelous restaurants where men in black suits ate lunch every day. alphonsegastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774392678821865733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-58814205273634283402014-06-16T17:42:09.685-07:002014-06-16T17:42:09.685-07:00Your situation sounds scary, but I am glad it look...Your situation sounds scary, but I am glad it looks to be turning around. I had suffered a herniated disc years ago that left me unable to work, garden, play with my son, or enjoy any kind of pain-free moment. Fortunately spinal steroid injections worked for me and no surgery was needed. Heal well, and soon.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-85699228879037493372014-06-16T00:41:42.743-07:002014-06-16T00:41:42.743-07:00Oh my goodness what a story........ Despite all th...Oh my goodness what a story........ Despite all the pain, your garden looks just stunning, love the frontgarden, the beautiful blue Lathyrus, the spectacular Dracunculus flowers, the Begonia leaf and the wonderful Magnolia flower. I really do hope you recover soon and can go into your garden soon again. Wish you all the best and in the meantime make yourself comfortable with reading lovely gardening books. Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-54196564594448296612014-05-22T17:48:03.698-07:002014-05-22T17:48:03.698-07:00Beautiful.Beautiful.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-23966756151170437922014-05-22T14:49:24.153-07:002014-05-22T14:49:24.153-07:00A beautiful journey for sure. I bet your positive,...A beautiful journey for sure. I bet your positive, Nature-fortified energy made him/her feel better. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-9169264507705034532014-05-21T07:57:59.479-07:002014-05-21T07:57:59.479-07:00I think your unknown tree may be Cytisus battandie...I think your unknown tree may be Cytisus battandieri, Pineapple Broom.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-49541478008496703952014-05-18T18:56:21.028-07:002014-05-18T18:56:21.028-07:00Your confused Christmas cactus cracks me up. Paeon...Your confused Christmas cactus cracks me up. Paeonia tenufolia... ooh, la, la. Such a stunning plant. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-75802025338524582262014-05-14T19:21:29.071-07:002014-05-14T19:21:29.071-07:00Beautiful. A rainbow of colors.Beautiful. A rainbow of colors.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-9551778838018180342014-05-12T16:38:52.886-07:002014-05-12T16:38:52.886-07:00I enjoyed reading this post, mainly because I like...I enjoyed reading this post, mainly because I like to be shown other places, but I also liked hearing about your personal journey. Thank you.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-84333226297230551792014-05-10T07:23:45.006-07:002014-05-10T07:23:45.006-07:00Crowds rattle me too, but that's not news to m...Crowds rattle me too, but that's not news to me. Looking forward to your posts about Venice.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-88613692577001876272014-05-09T17:51:21.641-07:002014-05-09T17:51:21.641-07:00Seems you learned much and found more to search ou...Seems you learned much and found more to search out in the future. Love seeing all the areas you checked out and your stories about the people. Sorry you were down for part of the trip. Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-53004082524519653222014-05-04T10:35:21.189-07:002014-05-04T10:35:21.189-07:00Thanks for your comment. It means a lot to me to h...Thanks for your comment. It means a lot to me to hear I'm not the only one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-76723178594187747802014-05-04T10:31:09.414-07:002014-05-04T10:31:09.414-07:00Thanks! From here on there will be more and more p...Thanks! From here on there will be more and more plants. As for the sign, the town is VERY tourist friendly and I'm sure there are foreigners living there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-84335123811051228812014-05-04T10:28:20.316-07:002014-05-04T10:28:20.316-07:00Oh, that was awful. I missed the botanical garden!...Oh, that was awful. I missed the botanical garden!!! At least we're already looking into more things we can do when we return. Gotta get back there for my plants!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720485909592974251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-76930994975594994982014-05-04T10:13:53.722-07:002014-05-04T10:13:53.722-07:00Your pictures from this trip are beautiful, and it...Your pictures from this trip are beautiful, and it sounds like quite an experience. My husband and I went to his family's hometown of Acuto, Italy about two years ago. It was a very emotional trip for him and had a huge impact on how he sees himself. All the best to you, on your amazing adventure! Erinhttp://www.blackberryburrow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778034964111352393.post-74945228107998093192014-05-04T09:33:57.928-07:002014-05-04T09:33:57.928-07:00Indeed, what Alison said. Keep them coming! Oh and...Indeed, what Alison said. Keep them coming! Oh and I noted the words "Garden Center" on the sign above "Mond Verde"...what's up with that?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com