tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post7125737868706134035..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Quiet like the garden...Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-87936585683735646292016-03-12T13:40:52.649-05:002016-03-12T13:40:52.649-05:00I definitely recommend going to Scott Farm Heirloo...I definitely recommend going to Scott Farm Heirloom Apple day to get some flavorful apples not available elsewhere. Ezekiel Goodband, their orchardist, usually talks about the apples and they have a large selection of the apples for sale. Well worth the drive from Peterborough and on the road to the orchard you'll go right past Rudyard Kipling's Naulakha and the roads in that area have some great foliage views.http://scottfarmvermont.com/heirloom-apples/apple-tasting-day/Roxanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172195986690716353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-20482238828726655052016-03-09T03:32:08.428-05:002016-03-09T03:32:08.428-05:00Thanks for the tip Roxanne. What you have just des...Thanks for the tip Roxanne. What you have just described is my biggest fear. Fortunately, Mr. H agrees. Great to hear about the lavender...sounds like you have the perfect spot! Mr. H will be so happy to read all about it. He enjoys all the comments. ;) Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-75673340772757876872016-03-07T14:36:46.521-05:002016-03-07T14:36:46.521-05:00I'm with Paula about the orchard. I have ONE a...I'm with Paula about the orchard. I have ONE apple tree and it overwhelmed with me with so many apples this past fall I swore it would be years before I could face eating another apple, making apple pies, making apple/jalenpeno/peach chutney and applesauce. I got so tired of being in my kitchen hour after hour, day after day! Plus, being at the top of a 12 ft ladder with an apple picker extended over my head didn't make me feel very safe. I can't eat all that stuff that I made so I'm giving it out to friends and family, lol. We have so many choices with local, organic farms and stands and CSAs in NH and VT to get beautiful, flavorful fruits. Plant some fruit trees for blossoms and feeding the wildlife. I still love my apple tree when it's in bloom and am glad that it provides the bees with nectar. I've had good luck with lavender in my garden. I have one area of only lavender plants and they're surrounded by 3 walls, so they get an enormous amount of sunshine and reflected heat and I use pebbles around all the plants. These blooms are left for the bees too no matter how much I want to cut them! How wonderful to have Gordon help you design your garden. Happy Gardening! Roxanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172195986690716353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-18139447926016891432016-03-03T10:32:37.528-05:002016-03-03T10:32:37.528-05:00POP over to my instagram..........I have some NEW ...POP over to my instagram..........I have some NEW ONES!!!<br />Antiquegoddess.<br />XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-34645090750354907942016-03-02T21:30:43.964-05:002016-03-02T21:30:43.964-05:00Thank you Beatrice, I admit there are times when I...Thank you Beatrice, I admit there are times when I wonder if we are crazy. We seem to be doing everything in reverse these days. I can certainly appreciated the benfits to apartment living too. :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-52600898710258513352016-03-02T18:47:37.000-05:002016-03-02T18:47:37.000-05:00We had several gardens at our VA home years ago --...We had several gardens at our VA home years ago -- vegetable, wildflowers, annuals and an orchard. And, we enjoyed them all despite the work involved. Living in an apt now we no longer grow things, but can appreciate the beauty of other's gardens. Your plans look and sound wonderful and the gardens will surely bring you great pleasure when completed, Jeanne.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-34890272361680505852016-03-02T01:16:31.292-05:002016-03-02T01:16:31.292-05:00I am with you Lisa...I can not imagine living with...I am with you Lisa...I can not imagine living without a garden space to test my theory's. I have a few raised garden beds where I do just that. I make a lot of mistakes...but, there is always next year. I just have to remember to take notes so I do not make the same mistakes year after year... ;) Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-29234007026250853812016-03-02T01:12:56.153-05:002016-03-02T01:12:56.153-05:00Sharon...I am over the moon just thinking about th...Sharon...I am over the moon just thinking about those lime trees. I can envision it from beginning to end. I have to admit I have been 'swayed' by all the thoughts on this post and yours 'sealed the deal'. Am now contemplating an orchard and I can tell you Mr. H is very happy to see that I am finally onboard! Many thanks Sharon for sharing a lovely story. xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-13328468166457196452016-03-02T01:10:03.691-05:002016-03-02T01:10:03.691-05:00Agree Linda...and we love those bees! :)Agree Linda...and we love those bees! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-29706109965296561262016-03-01T11:08:28.481-05:002016-03-01T11:08:28.481-05:00My garden is one of my absolute best friends. I ho...My garden is one of my absolute best friends. I hope the same proves true for you. Do you plan to leave any spaces unfilled, so that you can plant some stuff yourself, make mistakes, let things die, pull them out, try again? I have a space like that round the side, where it's only visible from my workroom. That way I have the joy of a great garden designer's work to look at, most of the time, and the equal joy of a space to putter. You can make all the decision in advance with gardens, and then find you'll want to remake them:). Nature collaborates. YMMV.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-36249350242508563932016-03-01T02:46:11.722-05:002016-03-01T02:46:11.722-05:00Hi Jeanne
I am so excited to see your garden take ...Hi Jeanne<br />I am so excited to see your garden take shape, the major work that you did already is fantastic and I'm sure that all this detailed planting will be beautiful too.<br />If you don't mind, I'd like to put in a word of support for Mr H's orchard ... many years ago a man bought a plot of land in our valley to build his dream house, the one he'd enjoy when he retired. He put up a boundary fence, mapped out the foundations with string and then proceeded to plant a very grand alley of lime trees leading from the gate to the future front door.<br />Everyone thought he was mad: the trees before the house?! But now, twenty years later, he is retired and he moved into his beautiful home a couple of years ago. And outside his door he has a fabulous driveway lined with mature trees!<br />If My H wants to make jam, those trees will appreciate a little time to grow first<br />Much love to you<br /><br />Sharon<br />xxsharon santoni at my french country homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608374691177747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-30523750989203381342016-02-25T18:53:39.265-05:002016-02-25T18:53:39.265-05:00With all the effort I'm sure you are putting i...With all the effort I'm sure you are putting into planning your garden, I'm sure it will turn out perfect. Already the solution for lavender is a done deal. The bees will be very happy.Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785948525432152607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-57764900905648023312016-02-25T02:55:39.097-05:002016-02-25T02:55:39.097-05:00You are very welcome Edgar, always a pleasure. :)You are very welcome Edgar, always a pleasure. :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74228072097655070502016-02-25T02:55:08.804-05:002016-02-25T02:55:08.804-05:00Thank you Kate...you give us hope! Very exciting t...Thank you Kate...you give us hope! Very exciting to be able to add another farm to explore in New Hampshire. I will check out Cape Cod Lavender Farm as well. P. from Maine just wrote to say that www.mainelavener.com is worth a try as well. :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-18697359743504353262016-02-25T02:52:18.559-05:002016-02-25T02:52:18.559-05:00Feeling a swooning kind of vibe from Florida Joan....Feeling a swooning kind of vibe from Florida Joan... ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-6270919912546806782016-02-25T02:51:56.243-05:002016-02-25T02:51:56.243-05:00Elizabeth...I know that MR. H would LOVE for you t...Elizabeth...I know that MR. H would LOVE for you to help him pick fruit. I am just imaging what type of hat you might fashion for fruit picking...Love just thinking about it! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74869366568540315482016-02-25T02:50:53.347-05:002016-02-25T02:50:53.347-05:00Thank you Susan! I am thinking that when you say S...Thank you Susan! I am thinking that when you say Southern Highlands you are referring to New South Wales? It sounds like you have the perfect setting for a garden. So exciting!! You inspire me to no end...I am feeling the urge to tackle my wardrobe now. Thank you!! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-28997360019818108812016-02-25T02:47:31.601-05:002016-02-25T02:47:31.601-05:00I always love your advice Paula, especially the pa...I always love your advice Paula, especially the part about buying at the local market. I know Mr. H is going to love this even more. Still have to decide where that pool is going to go. We are at a crossroad. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-2835225501061664522016-02-25T02:45:21.977-05:002016-02-25T02:45:21.977-05:00Thank you Marielle! Just saying it like it is... ;...Thank you Marielle! Just saying it like it is... ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-45052536255637740602016-02-25T02:43:39.784-05:002016-02-25T02:43:39.784-05:00Perfect! Thank you Jeanne! xxPerfect! Thank you Jeanne! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-70093307007208093102016-02-25T02:43:14.444-05:002016-02-25T02:43:14.444-05:00Maywyn...I know Mr. H is going to be SO happy to r...Maywyn...I know Mr. H is going to be SO happy to read your thoughts on an orchard. You got me on fruit tree blossoms! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-50246586127870587442016-02-25T02:36:11.515-05:002016-02-25T02:36:11.515-05:00Agree Webb, especially seeing how reality matches ...Agree Webb, especially seeing how reality matches up to the plan. I see the gardens evolving over a long period of time. We have been so rushed through much of this process I am honestly looking forward to taking my sweet time from here on out! Might even learn how to make jam properly in the process. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37519175245553767582016-02-25T02:34:20.925-05:002016-02-25T02:34:20.925-05:00Well said Quinn! Interesting to read that common n...Well said Quinn! Interesting to read that common names can change from neighbor to neighbor. I will keep an eye out for that one! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-90166581040846777542016-02-24T21:51:27.147-05:002016-02-24T21:51:27.147-05:00Flowers in different places have their own beauty,...Flowers in different places have their own beauty, tropical or temperate, and you have both experiences.<br /><br />I think Latin names add. authenticity. Clutter or no clutter.<br /><br />Thank you for the wonderful meditation on garden and flowers. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-4376111266391631412016-02-24T21:27:52.739-05:002016-02-24T21:27:52.739-05:00Oooo. Mr. H's dream of a field of lavender is ...Oooo. Mr. H's dream of a field of lavender is lovely. Although I have not visited it (yet!), there is a pick-your-own lavender farm, Craney Nook Farm, in Henniker, New Hampshire. So, apparently, it can quite thrive here! I have not yet tried to grow any. Also, there's Cape Cod Lavender Farm, which seems to grow many varieties. Happy planting!Kate at Wonderful Life Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393342818341678583noreply@blogger.com