tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post2284071007883196862..comments2023-06-12T05:47:10.176-07:00Comments on Books and Gardens: Life At The End Of A ShovelSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-55104095389450665412015-03-10T18:53:13.693-07:002015-03-10T18:53:13.693-07:00I expected to enjoy gardening in the milder climat...I expected to enjoy gardening in the milder climate but I'm surprised how much I've embraced other back to the land skills.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-38084964299519979872015-03-10T18:51:20.971-07:002015-03-10T18:51:20.971-07:00I think my scavenging gene recently switched on. I...I think my scavenging gene recently switched on. I'd like another barrel, maybe I can swing it before the next rainy season.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-17623193574130164102015-03-10T18:46:51.849-07:002015-03-10T18:46:51.849-07:00We are north of Salt Spring and on the mainland. A...We are north of Salt Spring and on the mainland. Although not an island we are surrounded on three sides by water made up of two majestic fjords and the Salish Sea. A mountain range sits behind us. The geography means we are only accessible by sea or air. Powell River is the name of the town. I hope you get to come out this way again.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-34034523397550459152015-03-09T04:15:20.170-07:002015-03-09T04:15:20.170-07:00I am wondering if you live anywhere near Saltsprin...I am wondering if you live anywhere near Saltspring Island - we had such a great holiday there too many years ago ....<br />P.S. Oulton Broad is very close to where I live - it is such a small world!Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-989186735328220282015-03-07T16:35:02.095-08:002015-03-07T16:35:02.095-08:00You certainly are becoming a frontier woman.....lo...You certainly are becoming a frontier woman.....lots of hard work. I am itching to get to work but we are definitely still in winter's grip.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-85522825925310166012015-03-06T12:31:57.641-08:002015-03-06T12:31:57.641-08:00Now that is a rain barrel! WOW! It sounds like you...Now that is a rain barrel! WOW! It sounds like you've been very busy so it's good you took a break at the beach. Your cold frame is creative ingenuity. I love it! Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-15990815309739255092015-03-05T10:47:35.139-08:002015-03-05T10:47:35.139-08:00I will be sad if no fruit this year after all my e...I will be sad if no fruit this year after all my effort. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-9485471719681425582015-03-05T10:47:12.157-08:002015-03-05T10:47:12.157-08:00We have had much smaller rain barrels up to this p...We have had much smaller rain barrels up to this point but on the wet coast we needed something bigger.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-26478296600423595802015-03-05T10:46:50.376-08:002015-03-05T10:46:50.376-08:00We have had much smaller rain barrels up to this p...We have had much smaller rain barrels up to this point but on the wet coast we needed something bigger.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-25238677233663639582015-03-05T10:45:21.624-08:002015-03-05T10:45:21.624-08:00I will be sad if no fruit this year after all my e...I will be sad if no fruit this year after all my effort. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-71870957426791087672015-03-05T04:26:59.174-08:002015-03-05T04:26:59.174-08:00Lucky you out there in British Columbia. Green gra...Lucky you out there in British Columbia. Green grass and daffodils no less! It is freezing here in Ontario and there is more than a foot of snow. Your water tank reminds me that I want to get my rain barrels operational this spring. Fingers crossed the weather improves soon.<br />P.S. Your header is gorgeous!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-59278693958609111192015-03-04T15:15:46.645-08:002015-03-04T15:15:46.645-08:00Gosh, so much hard work ! It will all be worth it ...Gosh, so much hard work ! It will all be worth it in the end. Lovely beach to relax and enjoy when the work is done!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-20610970347242395142015-03-04T11:49:19.474-08:002015-03-04T11:49:19.474-08:00I lived in Texas for a few years where it was very...I lived in Texas for a few years where it was very dry. Moving to all this green was a real treat.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-69461980221332510462015-03-03T14:01:22.115-08:002015-03-03T14:01:22.115-08:00Lovely blooms, so much green and the sea - I am mo...Lovely blooms, so much green and the sea - I am most envious of you! Also of your rain water tank - so nice. We live in the high desert of Oregon - much too far from the ocean for this Pisces! But I work hard to create my own green oasis amidst the sage and junipers.2 Trampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721390235821161265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-48643931020243922882015-03-03T11:20:44.883-08:002015-03-03T11:20:44.883-08:00I was born close to the sea in Oulton Broad. Life ...I was born close to the sea in Oulton Broad. Life took me to the Canadian prairies for thirty years. The pull of the sea never died and I'm very happy to be living close to it again.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-43387881981085852032015-03-03T11:15:45.187-08:002015-03-03T11:15:45.187-08:00Enjoying the sunshine is an excellent idea. I migh...Enjoying the sunshine is an excellent idea. I might take my tea outside today and relax.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-87905566480147610512015-03-03T11:14:31.075-08:002015-03-03T11:14:31.075-08:00I do have plans for a dry stream on the other side...I do have plans for a dry stream on the other side of the driveway but I'm thinking I'll get someone else to dig it or rent a small front loader. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-69469972302427027262015-03-03T11:12:04.002-08:002015-03-03T11:12:04.002-08:00I'm not sure my back can take it either. This ...I'm not sure my back can take it either. This area seems to have some lovely days in February and then March goes back to winter weather. It makes me want to plant outside but history tells me it is better to show restraint.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-67110021424972467252015-03-03T06:10:45.343-08:002015-03-03T06:10:45.343-08:00love your rural chic style - we use that same phil...love your rural chic style - we use that same philosophy of re-use and recycle on our allotment. I hope you enjoyed your beach meditation - it looks like a peaceful spot ...Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-40621790032959100312015-03-02T07:44:39.025-08:002015-03-02T07:44:39.025-08:00I really need to get out in the yard and get it wh...I really need to get out in the yard and get it whipped into shape. I have just been enjoying the sunshine frankly. Today nother beautiful sunny day to enjoy so this week that is my goal, do some raking and clean up. Maybe even a mow lol.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-53874594419623941622015-03-02T05:18:30.851-08:002015-03-02T05:18:30.851-08:00Wow ... you have me so jealous Susan .. seeing Spr...Wow ... you have me so jealous Susan .. seeing Spring blooms ... I have many feet of snow covering my garden and ? it is snowing today .. go figure, Mom Nature is trying to send me over the edge.<br />I full understand your urge to "cook" that chicken after waking you up so early .. it better be a fast runner if he sees you again? haha .. Good luck with the soil amendment ... I first thought you were making a dry stream bed for landscaping when I saw the area dug out ! haha<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-85482321398242670682015-03-01T23:59:34.868-08:002015-03-01T23:59:34.868-08:00I'm not sure my back would stand that much dig...I'm not sure my back would stand that much digging any more. That water tank is huge you could almost live in it. How clever of you to think of using the goose house for a compost heap - upcycling at its best. Our daffs still aren't out but the weather is still quite cold - all we need is a few days warmth now but things seem to be taking their time - come on spring, where are you.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-27383773388939102452015-03-01T18:52:27.191-08:002015-03-01T18:52:27.191-08:00I needed those kind words, Nicole. The digging is ...I needed those kind words, Nicole. The digging is becoming a little overwhelming. I wonder if there is a machine I can rent. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-13256096676548437682015-03-01T18:49:18.606-08:002015-03-01T18:49:18.606-08:00I fear you may miss them. I hope you have somethin...I fear you may miss them. I hope you have something planted to follow them. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-23443035973772165812015-03-01T18:48:23.261-08:002015-03-01T18:48:23.261-08:00They would have to pay big bucks! Although I enjoy...They would have to pay big bucks! Although I enjoy being outside and appreciate the exercise it is not something I would want to do on a regular basis. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.com