tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post1795796745559763795..comments2024-03-22T23:07:57.983-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: They Left their Hearts in Alaska; Heart Rock Gardenoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-4644009834355006282014-08-11T08:04:42.089-07:002014-08-11T08:04:42.089-07:00It's a beautiful garden in a beautiful setting...It's a beautiful garden in a beautiful setting. I guess it's not easy to use it as a summer home only.<br /><br />I loved the part about the rocks, we've been collecting heart shaped rocks from our garden for a while too.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69636137557901689492014-08-10T14:50:55.604-07:002014-08-10T14:50:55.604-07:00I'm not sure I want to live where people shoot...I'm not sure I want to live where people shoot their neighbors. But considering some of the neighbors I've had, it might not be such a bad idea.... Perhaps if you buried the bodies and then planted over them, it could just been seen as gardening rather than homicide. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-57636149937696720572014-08-10T14:02:49.364-07:002014-08-10T14:02:49.364-07:00A very hardy garden in a tough environment. TFS Wh...A very hardy garden in a tough environment. TFS What a view!<br />Deanne Fortnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792741755739983035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-21209218233261114112014-08-10T12:33:46.189-07:002014-08-10T12:33:46.189-07:00Alaska's gardens are rife with picturesque vie...Alaska's gardens are rife with picturesque views! It's tempting, yes?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-73372327888719678102014-08-10T12:31:36.866-07:002014-08-10T12:31:36.866-07:00I agree, Pauline. The fact that our gardens seldo...I agree, Pauline. The fact that our gardens seldom outlive their gardeners is a sad one and we always hope that someone else will love them as we have. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55651046821957889382014-08-10T11:21:09.255-07:002014-08-10T11:21:09.255-07:00I would happily sit at that arbor and take in the ...I would happily sit at that arbor and take in the view all day...maybe at night, too, if the moon were bright. The wild plantings and twig fencing nice, but that arbor and the view...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-37749157397178618542014-08-09T10:16:47.572-07:002014-08-09T10:16:47.572-07:00What an amazing garden, you have really opened my ...What an amazing garden, you have really opened my eyes with your [posts, to somewhere that I always thought of being so cold all the time. It is a lovely garden and I hope that someone soon decides that they want to live in such a beautiful place.Paulinehttp://www.leadupthegardenpath.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-36926124841310177582014-08-09T06:58:32.367-07:002014-08-09T06:58:32.367-07:00It's a different kind of Alaska adventure! I ...It's a different kind of Alaska adventure! I share your hope that another gardener will love the place. It's what we all hope for our gardens when we have to leave them. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-18208929211356530542014-08-09T06:55:23.092-07:002014-08-09T06:55:23.092-07:00Wouldn't it be wonderful to buy a property lik...Wouldn't it be wonderful to buy a property like this with a beautifully established garden? outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11429479198705159362014-08-09T06:53:56.175-07:002014-08-09T06:53:56.175-07:00I agree! I agree! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-63683764435196200322014-08-09T06:53:12.115-07:002014-08-09T06:53:12.115-07:00All in a day's work, Ma'am, all in a day&#...All in a day's work, Ma'am, all in a day's work.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41888638551903274042014-08-09T06:50:37.182-07:002014-08-09T06:50:37.182-07:00I like your sense of adventure! And what a lovely ...I like your sense of adventure! And what a lovely garden, I hope it finds a new gardener to care for it! Interesting story about the fish : )www.ravenscourtgardens. comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352192526462955088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-74543916625741623182014-08-08T22:07:43.073-07:002014-08-08T22:07:43.073-07:00Yes, if I ever stop blogging unexpectedly, do call...Yes, if I ever stop blogging unexpectedly, do call the authorities:) It does still look quite good. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-18804766669488835732014-08-08T22:06:37.371-07:002014-08-08T22:06:37.371-07:00Probably just wounded. Most people have pretty go...Probably just wounded. Most people have pretty good aim and if you're not actually stealing from them, they'd most likely just aim for a hand or leg. Willow doesn't have a police department so they have to defend themselves. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-9688035765157047402014-08-08T22:03:07.403-07:002014-08-08T22:03:07.403-07:00Sort of like Hansel and Gretel finding the gingerb...Sort of like Hansel and Gretel finding the gingerbread house in the woods, I couldn't help myself.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2988852013658946972014-08-08T22:02:25.814-07:002014-08-08T22:02:25.814-07:00Oh, it's tempting to go back to Alaska but I h...Oh, it's tempting to go back to Alaska but I have this whole J O B thing here and a house and garden, etc. I couldn't have a separate summer residence on my budget nor could I be away from my garden for too long in the summer. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-65513568269914782772014-08-08T21:59:34.614-07:002014-08-08T21:59:34.614-07:00Plants are tough in Alaska!Plants are tough in Alaska!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-23361313268705721752014-08-08T21:59:03.503-07:002014-08-08T21:59:03.503-07:00The stuff that was there really belonged to the pl...The stuff that was there really belonged to the place but I bet that the things at the moving sale would have been cool! I didn't know the back story of the place until Thursday when I was looking through the pictures for the post and decided to call the number. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-27603605317358156312014-08-08T17:48:58.543-07:002014-08-08T17:48:58.543-07:00It's a lovely garden and I hope it ends up in ...It's a lovely garden and I hope it ends up in the hands of someone who deserves it.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50813903653813276622014-08-08T15:25:41.787-07:002014-08-08T15:25:41.787-07:00Sweet, sweet story. Hope someone buys this lovely ...Sweet, sweet story. Hope someone buys this lovely place who will continue the heartfelt work.sandy lawrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50980704499994513272014-08-08T14:10:17.996-07:002014-08-08T14:10:17.996-07:00Peter Braveheart, risking life and limb to bring u...Peter Braveheart, risking life and limb to bring us heart-stopping adventures from the far north. I applaud you.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24379152580666314602014-08-08T12:08:55.930-07:002014-08-08T12:08:55.930-07:00Well if you stopped blogging we would have an idea...Well if you stopped blogging we would have an idea what could have happened :) for an untended garden it looks well tended!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-21415880975049466302014-08-08T10:16:16.583-07:002014-08-08T10:16:16.583-07:00Shot, seriously? That's a tough lifestyle. Gla...Shot, seriously? That's a tough lifestyle. Glad you risked it to share the garden with us.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91688125590322983842014-08-08T10:08:34.722-07:002014-08-08T10:08:34.722-07:00What an adventure! You're really livin' o...What an adventure! You're really livin' on the edge :) <br />I think I would have been tempted to check it out, too. <br />Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-63789174692500528822014-08-08T09:18:45.377-07:002014-08-08T09:18:45.377-07:00A heartfelt shoutout to this lovely garden.
I oft...A heartfelt shoutout to this lovely garden. <br />I often wondered how long before nature claims back territories we humans have been cultivating. This garden is beautiful and holding it's own so far. I hope it has new owners soon.<br />Not even a shadow of a desire to buy this place yourself? a summer residence maybe? chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.com