Comments for My Northern Garden

Comment on Steam Treatment by Mary Schier

Mary Schier — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:53 +0000

Longwood Gardens is on my want-to-visit list. I’ve heard it’s spectacular. You are so right about the benefits of being surrounded by nature.

Comment on Steam Treatment by Donna Becker

Donna Becker — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:03:25 +0000

Years ago, my husband and I visited the orchid house at Longwood Gardens (a former Dupont estate in Kennett Square, PA). Thousands of blooms tumbling from perches built into walls, on tables, in beds, and spilling out of every imaginable type of container. Fragrances drifted from many of the varieties.
It wasn’t the first time in my life that I realized the healing power of flowers, but it was one that remains picture-perfect in my mind to this day. My experience there confirmed that when I’m feeling low, I can visit plants — even at the local garden center — and get a pick-me-up.
I’m glad you share the same motivation!

Comment on Big Changes for Minnesota in New Hardiness Zone Map by Donna Becker

Donna Becker — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:06:51 +0000

Hrumpf! I wonder if the USDA took global warming into account?

Comment on Big Changes for Minnesota in New Hardiness Zone Map by Jean

Jean — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:29:49 +0000

And, there’s a sliver of the metro area (my house!) that’s also Zone 5. I’m also thinking that a white, south facing wall means that garden IS Zone 6!

Comment on Big Changes for Minnesota in New Hardiness Zone Map by Mary Schier

Mary Schier — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:08 +0000

Amy — I don’t think we have been lower than -5 or at the most -10 so far this winter, which is about zone 6 — so who knows!

Comment on Big Changes for Minnesota in New Hardiness Zone Map by Amy (Get Busy Gardening)

Amy (Get Busy Gardening) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:43:21 +0000

Darn it, I was hoping we’d be upgraded to zone 6 after the winter we’ve had so far here in Minneapolis! Thanks for posting this.

Amy

Comment on Mrs. Greenthumbs by Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:52 +0000

Yes, I definitely remember her! I have both of her books, and I love how opinionated and funny she was.

Comment on Mrs. Greenthumbs by Sandi

Sandi — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:51:34 +0000

I LOVE her books–have read them both multiple times. She is hilarious and I, too, was very sad to find out (after reading her first book) that she had died. I have given her books as gifts, too–I think they could be an enjoyable read even for non-gardeners.

Comment on Winter Weirdness by laura

laura — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:22:26 +0000

I’m winter sowing over 100 milk jugs this year so if i do lose existing buds i’ll have more than enough blooms anyway. This winter sowing thing is AWESOME!! LOL

Comment on Mrs. Greenthumbs by MrBrownThumb

MrBrownThumb — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:36:25 +0000

I remember her, but sadly I’ve never read her books, though I did catch her on TV sometimes. She always seemed like a fun person and was part of the inspiration behind my blog’s name.