'Everybody talks about the weather......

14 years ago

" but nobody does anything about it." Mark Twain. Well if worrying, griping and complaining had any effect it would have warmed up a week ago. I've done my share. I'll be glad when we can talk about something else.

john

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scents_from_heaven
14 years ago
I am with you, John. I think we need to focus on what we have and embrace a new beginning. Sometimes we accept what we have received and forget there are other plants and trees to be appreciated and tried. I also would like to start thinking about garden swaps, etc. It does not matter what the garden looks like for the swaps but the friendship an aharing and assisting one another with regrowth and unity. Thanks for your post. Linda
sharbear50
14 years ago
Yep, I am done complaining now. After all the anger and bitterness comes acceptance. We still live in one of the warmest climates in the country. I would like to go to a swap sometime, although I don't really have much to contribute... :(
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No crazies here ********************** I may be relatively new to the forum, but I've been here long enough to know that there are, in fact, PLENTY of crazies here. That's okay though, at least no one can peg us for boring ;). I know I did. I really wanted to come but brush needed clearing, the hen house needed some renovating and fences needed to be fixed, not to mention the mess left behind from the storms this week needed to be cleaned up, too. I was trying to get as much done as I could throughout the week, but having only a few good hours to work a day while trying to chase a three year old around does not a productive time make. (I know excuses, excuses, but I really did want to come, and I'm not just saying that)
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corar4gw
14 years ago
I agree. Now that we've vented and purged our frustrations, it's time to make plans. I really REALLY would love to see the Jax GW folks gather for a plant swap and get-together. I'd love to put faces to names, swap plants and recipes and tips - maybe in April?? It will be here before you know it!
cora
scents_from_heaven
14 years ago
Sharbear, you do not have to have much of anything to come. A swap is about getting together with fellow GW friends and sharing what we have and receiving what others wish to leave behind. Please just jymp in your car and come. We also trade garden art, etc and you do not always have to bring plants. Some people bring producse from their gardens and great food. Seeds and gardening magazines are always welcome. Linda
gardencraze
14 years ago
I went out today and took all the blankets off and water evrything even tho it all looks dead I hoping that some things will make it.
The positive thing that I did find was that I didn't realize how little grass I had, it all looked real green but it was all weeds,now the weeds are dead.LOL
Looking forward to a swap hopefuly not too far so I can make it.

Today was a beautiful day!!
Carmen
corar4gw
14 years ago
sharbear, Linda is so right about the swaps. I have a tiny yard and tiny garden but - I do ceramics, hypertufa and gourd art. I can make a bird house out of almost anything. My favorite plants are herbs, I love trying new stuff and almost always order/buy too much. Which is great for swaps when my enthusiasm overides my available planting space. ;0)
cora

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