tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post9173070989807279983..comments2023-10-14T08:27:27.676-07:00Comments on ~~~ Sharon Lovejoy: Sweet SurrenderSharon Lovejoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-32187501517860620852011-05-06T18:14:01.723-07:002011-05-06T18:14:01.723-07:00My front yard is what has sunshine, so of course a...My front yard is what has sunshine, so of course all along my driveway is my edible garden.Olive Oylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059658488311432284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-11579506219182680802011-04-25T07:41:23.564-07:002011-04-25T07:41:23.564-07:00Sweet surrender is right! I have 2 sections of my...Sweet surrender is right! I have 2 sections of my garden that I refer to as my 'growing grounds'. One is my daughter's old swing-set area where lobelia, feverfew and nemesia re-seed and provide me with plenty of transplants each year. The other is down the side of my house where more feverfew, rose campion and columbine grow like crazy providing gifts for my clients. Sometimes its nice just to 'let go', isn't it?rebecca sweethttp://www.gossipinthegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-61858719120354157822011-04-24T17:10:51.420-07:002011-04-24T17:10:51.420-07:00Dear Sharon,
I'm so glad I stopped by your pl...Dear Sharon,<br /><br />I'm so glad I stopped by your place today~ What sweet pictures of the garden and hummers! We have a nest of robins in a wreath on our front stoop; funny birds!<br /><br />I am absolutely thrilled to learn that you will be coming to Kansas City. We moved here last November, and are still learning our way around. I would love to come see you when you're here; I'll keep watching your blog for more details.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Marqueta<br /><br />p.s. The word verification is "cityromp"! :)Marqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-81516620352377425982011-04-24T16:42:00.287-07:002011-04-24T16:42:00.287-07:00I love flowers which run away and go where they wa...I love flowers which run away and go where they want! We used to have rose campion in one of our gardens, and I want it again. Most satisfactory! Have you tried growing feverfew? That's another one which spreads and then it sparkles all over the garden like little stars.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911123778861666041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-85861401654735820702011-04-24T14:39:16.010-07:002011-04-24T14:39:16.010-07:00Hello dear friends and hope you had a peaceful and...Hello dear friends and hope you had a peaceful and joyous holiday with friends and family...or with yourself and nature.<br /><br />Tammy is right...that is a wonderful book, which I have in my collection. I really got a lot out of it and I think they have old copies for sale on A Libris.<br /><br />I will write a posting tomorrow and let you know who won the give away of Ivette Soler's great book. You'll love it...and if you're a Grimy Hands Girl you'll get more goodies included in the extra give away.<br /><br />My front yard is planted!! I finished in the dark last night and will take a shot of it tomorrow morning to share with you. Hint-Nepeta, fruit trees, tomatillos, artichokes, and lots of sunflowers grown from seed. Love it all.<br /><br />Joys to you,<br /><br />SharonSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-30692671570430103902011-04-24T13:25:48.634-07:002011-04-24T13:25:48.634-07:00I am now determined to get some thalictrum to over...I am now determined to get some thalictrum to overrun my garden!<br /><br />Another book your readers may enjoy is The Practical Garden of Eden: Beautiful Landscaping with Fruits and Vegetables, by Fred Hagy. (I am not affiliated in any way) It's an oldie but goodie!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269514501438639682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-66882622030411439002011-04-23T23:16:52.937-07:002011-04-23T23:16:52.937-07:00Oh Sharon..I loved your post! I am finding as the ...Oh Sharon..I loved your post! I am finding as the years go by and I relax a little (a lot actually) that sometimes the volunteer plants are my favorites! I can hardly wait until things are blooming HERE like yours are blooming THERE. It will be a couple months yet. Worth the wait though. I have to make do with my seedling "patch" waiting to go outdoors when they grow up. <br />I plan to really do alot on my front yard this year. Edible yard sounds like they way to go! I get so many ideas from you..thanks so much! Have a wonderful Easter!!Aunt Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722500555023093431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-44820334087099511032011-04-23T21:37:22.715-07:002011-04-23T21:37:22.715-07:00It´s a bit funny because most of those plants You ...It´s a bit funny because most of those plants You describe more or less as weeds are cherished pot plants here, they have hard times surviving at all in flower beds :-) :-) :-)<br /><br />Have a great continuing of easter!<br />Christer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-53831436640668417562011-04-23T20:31:31.979-07:002011-04-23T20:31:31.979-07:00I am so thrilled to be a member of the Grimy Hands...I am so thrilled to be a member of the Grimy Hands Girls Club!! I want to wish you and your family a Blessed Easter. <br /><br />Lots of love,<br />Susan and Bentley<br />xxooSusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-35063406808051637482011-04-23T13:44:19.297-07:002011-04-23T13:44:19.297-07:00The cactus flowers are gorgeous but the hollyhocks...The cactus flowers are gorgeous but the hollyhocks are awesome. I'm not sure why hollyhocks are such a delightful sight, given they are such rustic, worn-looking plants. I use your hollyhock spray almost every year and some years, we even get blossoms!Jim Longs Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12018979072600103985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-39630419453029479012011-04-22T19:54:19.000-07:002011-04-22T19:54:19.000-07:00This may be your loveliest post yet.
"My&qu...This may be your loveliest post yet. <br /><br />"My" matalija poppy has flown the nest this year. It escaped the confines of my back yard and is now popping up in the canyon beyond.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215242522396155812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-54550215662647176312011-04-22T15:29:34.507-07:002011-04-22T15:29:34.507-07:00Hi Sharon- I'm so glad you are letting the flo...Hi Sharon- I'm so glad you are letting the flowers win! Lol!! Might as well give in my friend! Such gorgeous blooms- that cactus flower is fabulous! <br /><br />How wonderful to peek into that little hummingbird nest- they are lucky to have your watchful eye looking after them! <br /><br />I know you have such a buy schedule- so many demands- I'm grateful that you continue to blog when you have the time. I so enjoy my visits here~~<br />Happy Easter Sharon-<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-28920797054659882862011-04-22T10:37:20.611-07:002011-04-22T10:37:20.611-07:00If only my wild
and crazy encroachers
were this be...If only my wild<br />and crazy encroachers<br />were this beautiful,<br />I'd let them have their<br />way!! I received your<br />Grimy Girls packet and<br />am so excited to get<br />my seeds planted. We <br />can't put anything out<br />until Mother's Day at <br />the earliest, but it is<br />fun to dream; thank you!<br />Happy Easter, Sharon!<br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-1215587000078149692011-04-22T06:33:16.438-07:002011-04-22T06:33:16.438-07:00Everyone should be so lucky to have those types of...Everyone should be so lucky to have those types of intruders in their garden! It sounds like it's more of a reflection of your green thumb and so happy that you have shown us how glorious it can be to have all these prolific blooms surround and abound! I enjoy knowing you too worry about the little backyard birdies, it's such a curse, but often I fret over them as well. Enjoying so much all the shots you have captured of them. Hugs to you dear Sharon! ~LiliLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-82870895073606897422011-04-22T05:30:52.238-07:002011-04-22T05:30:52.238-07:00I'm so excited to find your blog from Blondies...I'm so excited to find your blog from Blondies!! I LOVE your work and have for years!! To see what inspires you and how you think and work is amazing to me! And to know that you know Susan Branch...another of my heros...wow! <br /><br />Color me a new follower!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-54920131499076482252011-04-21T13:51:59.752-07:002011-04-21T13:51:59.752-07:00I love that Jupiters Beard is thriving in your gar...I love that Jupiters Beard is thriving in your garden! I wrote a post last summer about how our heat/humidity kills it every year. Rose campion takes over in my garden, too, but I just leave it be. It's so beautiful!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-62531336334858778142011-04-21T08:40:30.166-07:002011-04-21T08:40:30.166-07:00I know what you mean--the ideal we have for order ...I know what you mean--the ideal we have for order in the garden versus nature's takeover tendencies. I'm constantly reminding myself that my garden is my joy not a chore. Beautiful photos, Sharon. I especially love the dark pink hollyhock. I'm hoping mine do better this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-46614475026081735412011-04-20T20:27:57.487-07:002011-04-20T20:27:57.487-07:00Hi Pam,
So sorry to miss you when we're in Au...Hi Pam,<br /><br />So sorry to miss you when we're in Austin. I am HOPING to do something at Natural Garden, and then my publisher is working on something at a wonderful bookstore. I'll also be doing a segment on Central Texas Television. I've worked with them many times and love Tom and Linda. What a great show and it leads me to many other great gardeners. Love it.<br /><br />Spring joys,<br /><br />SharonSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-2062080559515635572011-04-20T16:22:06.549-07:002011-04-20T16:22:06.549-07:00I didn't even know you had a blog till today. ...I didn't even know you had a blog till today. I bought your Sunflower Houses book way back in 1991 when I lived in Massachusetts. Then when I moved to California for the second time, I visited Hearts Ease on the way up the coast. Now, I'm back in Southern California for the third time. Gardening is so much different here than the East coast or Midwest. I'll definitely be back to see what you're up to. Would love to hear you speak someday!<br /><br />KarenKarenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354372312817808972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-56547196007349782782011-04-20T16:21:32.615-07:002011-04-20T16:21:32.615-07:00My heart leaped with excitement when I read you we...My heart leaped with excitement when I read you were coming to Austin, and then I saw that it'll be late July. Rats, I'll miss you! It's awfully hot in July and August, and we're getting out of Dodge for a vacation then. But I'll be happy to let people know about your visit, if it's open to the public. <br /><br />Great hummer shots, by the way! And I'd love to win a copy of Ivette's book.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-32740747583850310002011-04-20T14:26:36.721-07:002011-04-20T14:26:36.721-07:00thank you for this wonderful post.
I dream of when...thank you for this wonderful post.<br />I dream of when my new garden will be overrun with plants.<br />you and Jeff stay so busy. take care on these travels....One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-31066982990407864712011-04-20T12:55:11.158-07:002011-04-20T12:55:11.158-07:00Spring is so special! After a long winter, I so l...Spring is so special! After a long winter, I so look forward to seeing my "old friends" from last year again! ;-)<br />I want to thank you for the packet I recently received!Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-69448256412831987232011-04-20T12:33:25.361-07:002011-04-20T12:33:25.361-07:00There are always surprises! Some are so good and u...There are always surprises! Some are so good and usually make up for the bad ones! That's what keeps us all doing this endless job we call gardening.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803485082371105450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-64962779684757931572011-04-20T06:49:37.010-07:002011-04-20T06:49:37.010-07:00I am glad to see that I am not the only one talkin...I am glad to see that I am not the only one talking with the plants to see if we can compromise and join forces!!!<br /><br />Love the baby hummers!<br /><br />Thank you so much for the wonderful packet in the mail!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-74946124823028830732011-04-20T04:17:01.026-07:002011-04-20T04:17:01.026-07:00Love your blog and club!!
Would love to win the bo...Love your blog and club!!<br />Would love to win the book!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298527039335500153noreply@blogger.com