tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post3281333228544965378..comments2023-10-29T10:30:04.032+00:00Comments on My Wildlife Sanctuary: Cottage gardening......Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-90995651248001226662009-10-19T00:56:54.477+01:002009-10-19T00:56:54.477+01:00I'm trying to remember if I've been here b...I'm trying to remember if I've been here before. I love your blog! I am a hodge podge gardener, going for a cottage garden look. The gardens and blooms on your blog are all wonderfully beautiful! I like the critters and children, too.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on my blog. One of these days, I'm going to tell the story of Heidi in a post. She wears a shock collar when we are in the yard. Otherwise, she would be chasing squirrels, dogs, and who knows what. As it is, she seldom has to be shocked, and there is a warning sound we give her first to know she better change what she is doing to avoid the shock.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-61842814773826390382009-08-05T05:02:58.967+01:002009-08-05T05:02:58.967+01:00What a beautiful garden! :-)
I found your blog fr...What a beautiful garden! :-)<br /><br />I found your blog from a comment you left on another, about Sanibel Island. I read that you have a love for it. Now I see why...you love nature. If you want to have some more peeks at the island, stop by my blog for a visit. <br /><br />I'll be back to read more and see more photos. :-)Tootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924498498731536039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-55326132836059126882009-08-02T14:21:15.071+01:002009-08-02T14:21:15.071+01:00Absolutly `stunningly` beautiful Cheryl...
Poppi i...Absolutly `stunningly` beautiful Cheryl...<br />Poppi is growing up `Blooming` Beautifuly...<br />she will walk in your footsteps and what a beautiful path to walk..TFS...<br />Enjoy the rest of your weekend:)xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-28602548141289351042009-08-02T09:28:45.786+01:002009-08-02T09:28:45.786+01:00Well I think there is a plan in a cottage garden –...Well I think there is a plan in a cottage garden – let it look natural, a bit wild and out of control, let the plants be plants – that’s what is the most beautiful to me!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370838552387556024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-42161967847871460502009-08-02T00:08:43.637+01:002009-08-02T00:08:43.637+01:00Dear Cheryl - I couldn't help but have a peak ...Dear Cheryl - I couldn't help but have a peak before heading to bed... this posting just made me smile - I love all the cottage garden plants and the life they bring to the garden and their informality too - if you're ever over in France you should drop by!Miranda Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840434272680732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-73336765271788603272009-07-30T13:59:18.555+01:002009-07-30T13:59:18.555+01:00So luckly to have your Dad as inspiration.
Wow, he...So luckly to have your Dad as inspiration.<br />Wow, he has beautiful gardens as do you.<br />Still thinking about your Dad gardening...must be great to share this special love.<br /><br />Not fond of straight rows myself..too formal...not fun.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-65319994163480698582009-07-30T02:03:06.820+01:002009-07-30T02:03:06.820+01:00Lovely quote. The flowers telling their story.. ...Lovely quote. The flowers telling their story.. I like that! I like your way of gardening too. I don't think "colour coordination" is Mother Nature's way at all. Nor landscaping, although some landscaping does look pretty.<br /><br />Gardening is so soothing, isn't it?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-42390515981966593022009-07-29T19:28:14.009+01:002009-07-29T19:28:14.009+01:00Dear Jan....please do not worry about visiting my ...Dear Jan....please do not worry about visiting my blog......it is difficult to fit things in....when time is more available I shall still be here...<br /><br />I am so very pleased to hear that you are well....I was very concerned you were ill.....<br /><br />Tku re garden....you are so kind....I never plan Jan....I see a gap, I fill it. If the birds bees and butterflies like it, that suits me fine......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-76329960776306932342009-07-29T19:25:50.017+01:002009-07-29T19:25:50.017+01:00Thank you Rose....I to am a romantic....and a true...Thank you Rose....I to am a romantic....and a true cottage gardener.<br />Sometimes I look at the garden and think what a jumble......but then I walk it and I mellow......<br />I was on my knees the other day and amongst the marigolds was a tomato plant (self sown).....I have left it.....my Dad would to...<br /><br />From one cottage gardener to another....it is a pleasure to know you.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-5898688337442260152009-07-29T19:21:57.984+01:002009-07-29T19:21:57.984+01:00Monica.....my parents are both still alive......an...Monica.....my parents are both still alive......and they disagree constantly over the garden. Mum thinks she is the boss....Dad listens, says 'yes ok' and then does his own thing.....it has always been the same.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-21321570873327425732009-07-29T19:20:16.239+01:002009-07-29T19:20:16.239+01:00Thank you Beckie.....you are so kind....I, of cour...Thank you Beckie.....you are so kind....I, of course, love my garden but I do not expect others to feel as I do......I love the English cottage garden style....<br /><br />But I can in all honesty say, I love prairie planting. It came to UK around five years ago....and I fell in love with it. I would not use it here....it would not look right, it belongs in your part of the world....vast and open and imposing....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-91595685353450812642009-07-29T19:16:29.298+01:002009-07-29T19:16:29.298+01:00Hi Liz....amazing, how did you know they are my mo...Hi Liz....amazing, how did you know they are my mother's favourite plants....<br /><br />I have learnt a lot in the last eight years. A lot of my plants are grown from seed. I am also given sickly plants (I am good with them). Dogwoods, elder, lavender, rosemary are of course simplicity itself, so I have lots of them in the garden.<br />I tend to have plants given to me for my birthday and Christmas....which I most certainly am not complaining about.<br /><br />I do buy......but only if something really jumps out at me....those being hellebores and wild flowers......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-83679867890637749932009-07-29T15:25:04.851+01:002009-07-29T15:25:04.851+01:00Your garden is just beautiful Cheryl and very clev...Your garden is just beautiful Cheryl and very clever as it looks so natural but has obviously been so carefully and lovingly created, it is a credit to you (and your father's influence). So sorry I missed your Sunday Safari, I have just enjoyed it very much, all the photos are lovely and you had so many beautiful butterflies visiting. Thank you for your concern in your recent reply, I have struggled to keep up with commenting on all the lovely blogs lately and posting has slipped completely. Things have been a bit chaotic lately (I don't like chaos!) and there have been lots of neglected jobs to catch up on, also we have been trying to have a few days out (between the downpours!). I do hope to be back on track soon and thank you so much for thinking of me, it is nice to know there are people who care.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-92120430982224868502009-07-29T15:14:40.748+01:002009-07-29T15:14:40.748+01:00Even before I started gardening, I was always draw...Even before I started gardening, I was always drawn to the photos in magazines of "cottage gardens." They always looked so romantic and evoked nostalgia to me. But then when I started my own garden, I carefully made plans, thinking about colors, heights, bloom times, etc. Now...well, the plans have gone out the window:) It's good to know I can call myself a cottage gardener and not a disorganized one:) Your garden represents everything I like about gardening, Cheryl. I, too, am my father's daughter.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-32904741195250462482009-07-29T15:00:36.170+01:002009-07-29T15:00:36.170+01:00It's so cool that both your parents garden--ar...It's so cool that both your parents garden--are they both still alive?! That's great! I'm definitely a cottage gardener, not a straight rows kind of gal! :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-11340079879537943432009-07-29T14:26:16.108+01:002009-07-29T14:26:16.108+01:00Nature does not plant in neat rows and neither sho...Nature does not plant in neat rows and neither should we.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-4234169236979457962009-07-29T09:27:44.010+01:002009-07-29T09:27:44.010+01:00I think your mum and my dad would have been fantas...I think your mum and my dad would have been fantastic together! He he. They could have all the impatents, pelagoniums and French marigolds in the world (I don’t like them, sorry) in their nicely weeded rows of soil…<br /><br />;)<br /><br />I must admit I am slightly dubious over completely doing the garden, because I only plan on being here another 5/10 years and will likely have to reduce the planting to allow for people less interested in gardening to buy it, but until then I’ll have to enjoy myself at least whilst I’m here!<br /><br />Are most of your plants produced from your own seeds or cuttings? So far my propagation isn’t going too well… Oh well, it will come with experience.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640322232670777125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-4787270941247853192009-07-29T03:36:56.262+01:002009-07-29T03:36:56.262+01:00You follow your heart!
You are your Father's ...You follow your heart! <br />You are your Father's daughter.<br />I love the way you wander through your gardens. They seem to lead and speak.<br />My gardens have changed over the years. Before I plant I ask myself, "Is it good for the bees and butterflies? Is it good for the birds?" <br />Seeing your gardens is seeing your soul! All you do is good for the bugs and the birds!<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-37030132355658015132009-07-29T03:13:07.811+01:002009-07-29T03:13:07.811+01:00Cheryl, love the quote. It is perfect with your po...Cheryl, love the quote. It is perfect with your post. I think, too, you are your father's daughter. :) But the English have a way with the 'cottage' style that is all their own. It just looks so right when you do it.<br /><br />Your photos are lovely and I enjoy seeing the larger areas of your gardens. Such great colors and textures. Heaven!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-65551158924371648732009-07-29T01:08:11.192+01:002009-07-29T01:08:11.192+01:00I am sure your father is proud of you Cheryl. Thi...I am sure your father is proud of you Cheryl. This is a perfect quote to go with your garden too. I wish I could see it in person. Cheers.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-86381356098717221022009-07-29T00:56:57.841+01:002009-07-29T00:56:57.841+01:00Oh what a beautiful garden!! That is EXACTLY how ...Oh what a beautiful garden!! That is EXACTLY how I would love for mine to look some day. :)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386388066709376768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-6407161159705241042009-07-28T22:48:41.171+01:002009-07-28T22:48:41.171+01:00Marmee.....I could not agree more. It is the onl...Marmee.....I could not agree more. It is the only way to find happiness, to be true to yourself.<br /> <br />I love to see others styles....and I can appreciate them for the skills involved and the hard work....but I must in all truth say I could not live with formality....it makes me feel slightly uneasy for some reason.<br /><br />We are all different....this is what makes life interesting.....<br /><br />I always love to read your comments.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-61265077332201156682009-07-28T22:44:10.946+01:002009-07-28T22:44:10.946+01:00Thank you Liz.....I moved here eight years ago.......Thank you Liz.....I moved here eight years ago....this was my dream, I also thought it would never happen. When I stood in the middle of the lawn on a cold February day I can remember thinking.....what have I done, I will never be able to plant a garden this size. I am getting there. Hold on to dreams, they do come true......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-24778313890169001282009-07-28T22:41:00.769+01:002009-07-28T22:41:00.769+01:00Hi Liz....how did I know you were going to say!! ...Hi Liz....how did I know you were going to say!! Your style speaks of the cottage gardener....<br /><br />Do you think your Dad should have married my Mum??Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-58551122430160693272009-07-28T22:39:36.442+01:002009-07-28T22:39:36.442+01:00Hi Marnie....yes I think informal would be right.....Hi Marnie....yes I think informal would be right........your Grandmother's garden sounds delightful.<br />A lot of my plants have been given by friends or relations. Of course I have grown much from seed ....I want to get as many plants as I can into this space.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.com