tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post2759452088068255418..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: In A Vase On Mondayoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-36169938208076890082017-08-30T22:42:29.338-07:002017-08-30T22:42:29.338-07:00This is so beautiful seen. I am a professional gar...This is so beautiful seen. I am a professional gardener and works on <a href="https://www.gardensheds.nz/" rel="nofollow">garden sheds</a> in new Zealand.Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662285882783857815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-43851611905793415632017-08-28T21:52:33.805-07:002017-08-28T21:52:33.805-07:00I must plant more blooming things for late summer ...I must plant more blooming things for late summer as my garden has little in the way of blooms suitable for a vase right now. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56344366246883523542017-08-28T21:51:20.552-07:002017-08-28T21:51:20.552-07:00I saved the biggest branch as the dead wood is so ...I saved the biggest branch as the dead wood is so pretty and smooth. The smaller bits in the vase will go to the yard waste bin. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-22326514178990360372017-08-28T21:49:43.443-07:002017-08-28T21:49:43.443-07:00I'm not sure about the properties of specific ...I'm not sure about the properties of specific rocks and crystals but have always liked collecting interesting rocks so perhaps they've been working for me all this time.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-81842984396123414732017-08-28T21:47:44.758-07:002017-08-28T21:47:44.758-07:00Yes, they do seem to have a mind of their own! Yes, they do seem to have a mind of their own! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-33122236420566868412017-08-28T21:47:17.615-07:002017-08-28T21:47:17.615-07:00I hope so too as the pollinators really love the l...I hope so too as the pollinators really love the late winter blooms. Each school/choir year brings unexpected joys and challenges, just like each gardening season. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53995531113850662702017-08-28T21:44:09.713-07:002017-08-28T21:44:09.713-07:00In reading about amethyst, it seems like a very po...In reading about amethyst, it seems like a very popular crystal and one that people are drawn to. It always reminds me of my grandmother as it was her birthstone. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69958363910225660762017-08-28T21:42:50.643-07:002017-08-28T21:42:50.643-07:00Thanks Hoov!Thanks Hoov!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-74890116294319332912017-08-28T21:42:33.327-07:002017-08-28T21:42:33.327-07:00It's going to be a wonderful school year! I&#...It's going to be a wonderful school year! I've met some of my kids already and have a few returning. The fun part is seeing how we knit together as a school family, watching how the kids learn to care for each other.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-38866252025417388652017-08-28T21:40:01.474-07:002017-08-28T21:40:01.474-07:00My classroom is as messy and fun as my garden.My classroom is as messy and fun as my garden.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-63491307841990516862017-08-28T21:38:51.273-07:002017-08-28T21:38:51.273-07:00Summer vacation always seems to go by very quickly...Summer vacation always seems to go by very quickly. Of course, it seems like school years speed by at an ever faster pace as well. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-68993170330269687882017-08-28T20:44:29.190-07:002017-08-28T20:44:29.190-07:00I hope your Manzanita decides to straighten and fl...I hope your Manzanita decides to straighten and fly right. I have one propped up in my front bed too. Summer is much too short, it seems like only a short time ago that your school year was ending and you were frantically getting ready for your garden open.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-9543764850563015662017-08-28T19:41:50.749-07:002017-08-28T19:41:50.749-07:00Retirement used to seem like some far distant thin...Retirement used to seem like some far distant thing but suddenly, I'm one of the small group of older staff members at my school and retirement in three to six years seems very near. Someday, I'll know what it's like to be a butterfly but for now I'm happy being a caterpillar. While it's still summer, once September rolls around, the reality that the season won't last forever begins to sink in. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-78895602715707234272017-08-28T19:28:37.040-07:002017-08-28T19:28:37.040-07:00I used John Denver's recording of "the Ga...I used John Denver's recording of "the Garden Song" as an anology in an education workshop once. It fits. <br />Peter, when you retire, summer doesn't end until the calendar says it does, about Sept 20. And yet, I still get that melancholy feeling that summer is ending around Labor Day. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-67286000957516530882017-08-28T18:44:06.428-07:002017-08-28T18:44:06.428-07:00I've been back doing classes and prep stuff fo...I've been back doing classes and prep stuff for the last couple of weeks but our first official day of school is September 6. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-25254579903682110952017-08-28T18:43:10.936-07:002017-08-28T18:43:10.936-07:00Summer; it ain't over 'til it's over! ...Summer; it ain't over 'til it's over! On the first of October, it'll be time to enjoy that fall thing. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53205297559797737852017-08-28T18:42:06.707-07:002017-08-28T18:42:06.707-07:00Oh yes, it's still definitely summer!Oh yes, it's still definitely summer!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53316127207272965402017-08-28T16:59:07.168-07:002017-08-28T16:59:07.168-07:00Very pretty, Peter - I love the cobalt blue vase, ...Very pretty, Peter - I love the cobalt blue vase, too. I like your comparing incoming students to tending a new garden. I expect that makes you a wonderful teacher, because you sure know how to garden!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-61757936854161645672017-08-28T14:33:09.141-07:002017-08-28T14:33:09.141-07:00All I know is that your students are lucky to have...All I know is that your students are lucky to have such a creative teacher. If you didn't care you wouldn't worry a bit about all the nurturing of those growing human beings. Your vase is screaming autumn in a beautiful way.Happy IAVOM and good luck this school year. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-66953010592561595922017-08-28T13:47:13.358-07:002017-08-28T13:47:13.358-07:00Well done, Outlaw. Well done, Outlaw. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54894559287007313502017-08-28T12:51:17.116-07:002017-08-28T12:51:17.116-07:00Beautiful vase and sentiments. I think we all need...Beautiful vase and sentiments. I think we all need some amethyst in our homes!AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41637535841890109862017-08-28T11:39:38.268-07:002017-08-28T11:39:38.268-07:00What a grand vase. Wasn't really familiar with...What a grand vase. Wasn't really familiar with Manzanita so just looked it up. Looks like they grow which ever way they want to--very lovely arrangement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55220553990222666662017-08-28T11:11:18.522-07:002017-08-28T11:11:18.522-07:00The anemones are lovely, even if their petals don&...The anemones are lovely, even if their petals don't want to stay put. I hope the manzanita straightens up and grows right. Best wishes with the start of school (and choir) - I've zero doubts that another brilliant year awaits you!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-51642023759997646422017-08-28T09:41:21.115-07:002017-08-28T09:41:21.115-07:00Lovely bouquet, Peter. Anemones are so pretty and ...Lovely bouquet, Peter. Anemones are so pretty and your amethyst suits well to your vase!<br />I knew about amethyst 'property', some people believe and some don't. However I have before had a ring with amethyst.<br />Have a nice day!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-43465568012278592902017-08-28T09:33:06.534-07:002017-08-28T09:33:06.534-07:00A lovely vase but too bad it had to happen with cu...A lovely vase but too bad it had to happen with cutting back a plant that decides to grow its own way....happens to me too! Gorgeous blue vase and crystalsDonna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.com