tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2363738574601255898..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Garden Friends and an AwardMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-83128447651983064102008-04-23T22:10:00.000-04:002008-04-23T22:10:00.000-04:00Meems, It took me too long - but I finally have pa...Meems, <BR/>It took me too long - but I finally have passed on the Excellent Blog Award. My excuse is that I was without internet for over a week - but really, I just didn't want to have to choose 10 blogs! There are SO many great ones that I hardly have time to garden!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39917843306231296602008-04-09T22:10:00.000-04:002008-04-09T22:10:00.000-04:00Anna- gee, thanks, very kind words... I'm glad you...Anna- gee, thanks, very kind words... I'm glad you stop by once in a while. You have certainly livened up the blogging world yourself. <BR/><BR/>Shirl, I've loved your blog from the first I visited.You strike me as open and inviting and caring about your birds and garden.I checked your blog before doing my post and somehow I didn't see that you had already received the award from Jodi. Just goes Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-35354446812373925132008-04-09T05:51:00.000-04:002008-04-09T05:51:00.000-04:00Hi there Meems, Congrats on your well deserved awa...<B>Hi there Meems, Congrats on your well deserved award :-D</B><BR/><BR/>Sorry, I did pop by before but I hadn't realised I hadn't made a comment. Thanks so much for awarding shirls garednwatch this award too. It is great to receive these personally nominated awards isn't it? Thank-you :-D<BR/><BR/>Yes, I agree its great to enjoy gardening afternoons with friends and family. Glad you had a good Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-59772713619351389652008-04-09T01:43:00.000-04:002008-04-09T01:43:00.000-04:00Congrats on the award and well deserved too. Your ...Congrats on the award and well deserved too. Your post are so informative and beautiful. You have worked hard and I think the award well chosen. It was years in the making Big hugs to ya!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-61294793128032465572008-04-09T00:15:00.000-04:002008-04-09T00:15:00.000-04:00Rusty: I remember reading about your father on you...Rusty: I remember reading about your father on your blog... what a blessing indeed.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-62070263810541932152008-04-08T20:08:00.000-04:002008-04-08T20:08:00.000-04:00Very nice post, I am also blessed to be able to sh...Very nice post, I am also blessed to be able to share my love of gardening with my 94 year old father. Congratulations on your awardRusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89404451455459175502008-04-08T14:58:00.000-04:002008-04-08T14:58:00.000-04:00gail, You are so welcome- I only wish I could have...gail, You are so welcome- I only wish I could have gone to the fling and met you in person. sigh. Look forward to reading you post and your picks for passing along the E award.<BR/><BR/>Sophie, Passing the Big E along to other bloggers is all the fun of it.I will be looking for your list later. <BR/><BR/>I'm already working on a plan to get to the Just Fruits Nursery... in my mind it is a must Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63136296082279574702008-04-08T13:54:00.000-04:002008-04-08T13:54:00.000-04:00I kinda thought you might have already discovered ...I kinda thought you might have already discovered Esposito's. If you do find the time for Just Fruits, it'll be well worth the detour.<BR/><BR/>I'll be passsing on The Big E this evening. 8-]<BR/><BR/>Have a <B>JESUS</B>-filled day! ^i^SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85093674365025480992008-04-08T11:00:00.000-04:002008-04-08T11:00:00.000-04:00meems,I am working on the awards post right now! A...meems,<BR/><BR/>I am working on the awards post right now! Again, thank you for thinking of me.<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-40494157749565372262008-04-08T10:19:00.000-04:002008-04-08T10:19:00.000-04:00Miranda, It is a blessing to spend valuable time w...Miranda, It is a blessing to spend valuable time with our moms. And a double blessing to share the love of gardening. So glad to hear you were able to be with your mom in Cornwall.<BR/><BR/>Aunt Debbi: Thanks... and thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Sophie: It is a well deserved award for your site. <BR/><BR/>Hey, thanks so much for the link to the nursery. It looks wonderful and like so many of Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-84953815794588805172008-04-08T03:44:00.000-04:002008-04-08T03:44:00.000-04:00Well, shucks! I'm so honoured and tickled pink tha...Well, shucks! I'm so honoured and tickled pink that you thought of me when choosing the award recipients. You also passed along the blush. 8-]<BR/><BR/>When you visit your DS, you NEED to check out Esposito's on NE Capital Circle. If you have time to wander a bit, drive down to Wakulla County. You'll love this place: http://www.justfruitsandexotics.comSophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39031172002068319482008-04-07T20:58:00.000-04:002008-04-07T20:58:00.000-04:00Beautiful picturesBeautiful picturesAunt Debbi/kurts momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663049154538571378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63382302033507997682008-04-07T15:26:00.000-04:002008-04-07T15:26:00.000-04:00I'd really heartily agree with you - nothing nicer...I'd really heartily agree with you - nothing nicer than going to a garden or a nursery with your Mum - I have the same love of plants shared with my Mum too - both as bad as each other when it comes to going to nurserys...I had a wonderful time with her when we were over in Cornwall... Keep enjoying... MirandaMiranda Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840434272680732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-37767713967909556942008-04-07T15:19:00.000-04:002008-04-07T15:19:00.000-04:00amy, you are so very welcome. I am so glad to have...amy, you are so very welcome. I am so glad to have found your blog recently and really look forward to seeing what you do with all your "garden center" plants this summer. So nice your parents have passed along their interest and their plants.<BR/><BR/>Nancy, Your photography is over the moon, too. I really enjoy your reflections both in writing and in photo captures.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, I thought of Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-71844871088891890952008-04-07T13:54:00.000-04:002008-04-07T13:54:00.000-04:00Meems - Hoe & Shovel is both beautiful and informa...Meems - Hoe & Shovel is both beautiful and informative (and innovative, too!) - when you linked to my blog, I was so flattered. And now, wow - thanks so much for this lovely award! That it comes from you makes it even more special for me!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27130363889414133012008-04-07T11:07:00.000-04:002008-04-07T11:07:00.000-04:00Hi meems, wow, I'm totally thrilled over this! It'...Hi meems, wow, I'm totally thrilled over this! It's my first blog award. Thanks for making my day!<BR/><BR/>I loved your post with the photos from your friends garden. It makes me wish I lived in Florida.Melanie Chopayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89573348883773802312008-04-07T10:11:00.000-04:002008-04-07T10:11:00.000-04:00Meems - Wow, I am truly humbled that you thought o...Meems - Wow, I am truly humbled that you thought of me, and equally delighted to have received my first award. Thanks so much. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your visit with your mom, and am fortunate enough to still have my mom (who is also a gardener) with us. I can see we come by it honestly. <BR/><BR/>I have to tell you that I am designing a new shady bed (with colors of cream, pinks/burgundys), green)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-91112351547864857492008-04-07T10:07:00.000-04:002008-04-07T10:07:00.000-04:00Meems,You have honored me greatly by considering m...Meems,<BR/>You have honored me greatly by considering my little gardens worthy of a post on the hoe and shovel!! What a blessing to know that my desire to make my home a nice place to visit was successful with you. Thank you for the day!<BR/>pPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727182861271334198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49354836603150915362008-04-07T09:17:00.000-04:002008-04-07T09:17:00.000-04:00Meems,Thank you for honoring me with this award......Meems,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for honoring me with this award...wow...as amy said, my first ever!<BR/><BR/>What a lovely way to spend time with your mother...and who can walk into a nursery and leave empty handed!<BR/><BR/>You said it beautifully when you described your fiend's garden as "inviting and pleasing to the soul"...that is exactly what I hope to be doing in my garden.<BR/><BR/>oh, just a Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1065717987784997782008-04-07T08:59:00.000-04:002008-04-07T08:59:00.000-04:00Meems, thanks so much for the award - my first eve...Meems, thanks so much for the award - my first ever blog award too! I'm humbled and grateful.<BR/><BR/>Very nice post, and as always, great pictures! I know what you mean about trying to escape a garden center without buying something. I'm back to work as of last week, and I'm already making mental notes of what's coming home with me! It's easy to spend my entire paycheck on plants!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-47902270678490173472008-04-07T07:41:00.000-04:002008-04-07T07:41:00.000-04:00Meems, yours is a well deserved award. Your blog ...Meems, yours is a well deserved award. Your blog is a treasure.<BR/><BR/>Your garden is too. I have enjoyed this post so much. I miss my Mom a lot and seeing that you are enjoying your Mom brings back such good memories for me. <BR/><BR/>How lucky to have a great friend that also likes to garden. You are mightly blessed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for the glimpses into your friend's garden. I Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89200685696274721002008-04-06T23:45:00.000-04:002008-04-06T23:45:00.000-04:00Oh wow, thanks so much - my very first blog award ...Oh wow, thanks so much - my very first blog award ever :)<BR/><BR/>My parents live just a hop and a skip down the street from us and we share the same interests in gardening and attracting birds to the yard. My father is an avid photographer so I get a lot of good tips from him too. I often joke with my neighbors when they see me walking down with my little red wagon that I'm visiting my Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.com