tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post7656053407123691269..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: There's Good News and Not so Good News this Wednesdayoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-57038887384765108482014-09-24T13:10:17.025-07:002014-09-24T13:10:17.025-07:00The transformation is remarkable. I loved the old ...The transformation is remarkable. I loved the old gate but the new ones is great too. Congrats on your new garage-turned greenhouse. It'll be fun. You'll be among friends. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69943328340884331822014-09-12T16:15:45.880-07:002014-09-12T16:15:45.880-07:00I think sometimes kids just grab things on a whim ...I think sometimes kids just grab things on a whim and don't think of plants as being important to people. Still, it feels awful when it happens to you! Hooray for 20 new plants!<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-45620532775140047182014-09-12T16:12:02.788-07:002014-09-12T16:12:02.788-07:00The stained glass room will be an overflow area sh...The stained glass room will be an overflow area should the greenhouse get too full. Mostly I'm looking forward to cleaning out that room, painting it, getting a better door and perhaps using the room for something. It cold still have a few plants inside. You are welcome to come see my little garden in person sometime.<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53551700891048079432014-09-12T16:06:56.187-07:002014-09-12T16:06:56.187-07:00Thanks Lisa! I'm very excited about having a ...Thanks Lisa! I'm very excited about having a greenhouse!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-79344069782086434732014-09-12T16:05:52.539-07:002014-09-12T16:05:52.539-07:00Thanks Pauline. The thieving also has to do with w...Thanks Pauline. The thieving also has to do with where we live as well as the times. It will be such a joy to have a greenhouse, a dream of mine for years!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-26030383419575100262014-09-12T16:02:23.174-07:002014-09-12T16:02:23.174-07:00Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Sharing ou...Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Sharing our gardens with each other is one of the joys of blogging!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-85392903096263399262014-09-12T16:00:59.061-07:002014-09-12T16:00:59.061-07:00This summer I did a big clean out and gave away a...This summer I did a big clean out and gave away a lot of stuff (Love Craigslist!) but there are some necessities like garden and other tools, lawn mower, plant pots, etc. that will still need to live in part of the garage. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-25726910681318695682014-09-12T15:55:59.414-07:002014-09-12T15:55:59.414-07:00Yes but looks aren't everything.Yes but looks aren't everything. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-38473779592947343712014-09-12T14:35:18.811-07:002014-09-12T14:35:18.811-07:00Oh my, what a pretty gate with such a pretty windo...Oh my, what a pretty gate with such a pretty window! And how lucky you will be to have a green house! I wouldn't paint the gate blue because then the window won't show up as nicely. I second the commenter who suggested staining it gray. <br /><br />When I lived in the downtown area of a small city, someone once stole the flower baskets right off the iron grates of my sub-basement apartment windows. I later found the empty pots a couple blocks away. Things that make you shake your head!<br /><br />Just yesterday I was excited to receive a box full of damp paper bags! (and 20 new plants!) Must get the bulb order placed this weekend!Kimberley at Cosmos and Cleomehttp://cosmosandcleome.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-84007667676410483132014-09-11T20:37:21.185-07:002014-09-11T20:37:21.185-07:00I've been waiting for an update on the blue ga...I've been waiting for an update on the blue gate, and my patience paid off: it's beautiful. I'm a fan of blue, but this gate will be gorgeous no matter what color it is. I only know your garden from pictures, and this corner of it is my favorite, hands down.<br />Am I to understand that the annual plant migration will now be directed to the remodeled garage? Because I'm left to wonder on your plans for the stained glass room... chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-68675804570003701312014-09-11T10:15:27.940-07:002014-09-11T10:15:27.940-07:00You are very funny! You are very funny! LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-73727060826693010082014-09-11T08:30:55.935-07:002014-09-11T08:30:55.935-07:00I love that new door, the glass art looks incredib...I love that new door, the glass art looks incredible. I think it would look pretty painted in blue but if you let it fade to gray it will look very good too.<br /><br />I can´t believe people steal and do that kind of things at your neighborhood...too sad.<br /><br />And you are going to have a greenhouse!!! I´m jealous!! that is great!!Lisa C. D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12172903134507691227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-61615007807339593542014-09-11T00:02:13.575-07:002014-09-11T00:02:13.575-07:00Your glass panel is stunning, a really beautiful a...Your glass panel is stunning, a really beautiful addition to your garden. It was so sad to read that people could come and vandalise your garden, unfortunately a sign of the times.<br />I'm sure your garden visitors will understand about the work being done, it will be the plants that they are looking at, I hope it all goes well for you.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10144770484285826362014-09-10T21:48:22.408-07:002014-09-10T21:48:22.408-07:00Beautiful glass panel decorated gate! I vote for ...Beautiful glass panel decorated gate! I vote for leaving it natural so the art work takes center stage. I also enjoyed seeing the brick path in your photos. It is good to see the wide shots of gardens to see how it all goes together, especially since I am a novice gardener and need to see examples to help me see the possibilities in my own garden. Of course I also love all the macro images that really show off the plants. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your garden.Sharon B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03921173805185993288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91858990698650421942014-09-10T21:12:37.246-07:002014-09-10T21:12:37.246-07:00I love your glass panel! I can't imagine some...I love your glass panel! I can't imagine someone coming in and stealing your garden things! I would paint the gate blue again! And finally, Having your own greenhouse will be wonderful..Maybe you can use this as an opportunity to lose some of the stuff in the garage to make room for plants!<br />Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-32734373471371441232014-09-10T20:53:32.123-07:002014-09-10T20:53:32.123-07:00People are what they are and we haven't had bi...People are what they are and we haven't had big problems for a while. Glad you like the gate. The contractors will be working on weekends as this is a side job for them. One weekend for tear down and the next to hang the polycarbonate roofing and siding so the visit will take place as the siding is going on. Fun. I had hoped to have the project done in advance of the visit so that I could concentrate on tidying up the garden a bit. Now I'll just blame the mess on the project and relax. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-59590992268853563862014-09-10T20:48:59.806-07:002014-09-10T20:48:59.806-07:00You are so kind. My property is a small urban gar...You are so kind. My property is a small urban garden and I'm actually wondering if there'll be enough space for people to safely walk the paths with the contents of the garage taking up so much space. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-14350639115601591492014-09-10T20:47:05.500-07:002014-09-10T20:47:05.500-07:00I'm leaning toward blue myself as I love the w...I'm leaning toward blue myself as I love the way plants look against that color. Plant people and plants - we'll have fun whatever happens. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24041977195710188662014-09-10T20:45:02.359-07:002014-09-10T20:45:02.359-07:00You're right, Chloris, a lovely day!You're right, Chloris, a lovely day!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56989991956707420742014-09-10T20:44:32.174-07:002014-09-10T20:44:32.174-07:00Sorry to hear that you're feeling blue as well...Sorry to hear that you're feeling blue as well. Chin up, you'll get rain soon. I thave a similar dearth of taste and like the idea of blue but it'll probably just stay this way until I get a bee in my bonnet to do something about it. I will be thrilled to have a single place to winter all the tender plants that I stupidly insist on growing. A less expensive alternative would be to simply take all the tender plants to the plant exchange and vow to grow only what is hardy in my zone. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-58760566664930988232014-09-10T20:39:20.551-07:002014-09-10T20:39:20.551-07:00The big theft that required a truck happened years...The big theft that required a truck happened years ago before there were gates at all. when we moved here the yard (all lawn with some big old trees and a bed or two) was open to the streets on the front and side. The gates and enclosure help quite a bit with not finding homeless people sleeping on our back porch etc. Good advice about the gates and the visitors. I feel much better now that I don't have to make things look presentable and can blame the disarray on the project. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-48519966838350040432014-09-10T20:31:20.019-07:002014-09-10T20:31:20.019-07:00No, just a little melancholy about summer ending. ...No, just a little melancholy about summer ending. (Oh, you were voting on the gate color:) outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-68307491918497016162014-09-10T20:29:38.036-07:002014-09-10T20:29:38.036-07:00Stained glass is a hobby of mine and I teach class...Stained glass is a hobby of mine and I teach classes at a local studio. After some of the restoration jobs on the outside of the house that we've done, this was small potatoes but it's nice to finally have a proper gate there. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-52551934555549268052014-09-10T20:27:54.645-07:002014-09-10T20:27:54.645-07:00There are a couple of things about the project tha...There are a couple of things about the project that make me want to call it off until next year but it will be fun to have one place for all the plants this winter and I can play with getting the inside put together for months. It will still be fun to have everyone over to see the garden in a shambles. It'll make the next visit even better, right? outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-37762266699504127152014-09-10T20:21:47.409-07:002014-09-10T20:21:47.409-07:00The gates have decreased the theft quite a bit and...The gates have decreased the theft quite a bit and recently the only vandals in the garden have been the racoons. I hadn't planted spring bulbs for years, relying on the ones already scattered around the garden and then last year I picked up a few at a local nursery and we had such fun planting them that I ordered a lot of bulbs for this fall and we'll spend a day planting them. Lets hope we have some warm clear days this fall!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com