tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post4093890031083396742..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Lessons Learned: Autumn 2012Beth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-986868485583705842012-12-07T20:39:50.007-06:002012-12-07T20:39:50.007-06:00Thank you, Sue. A part-time job with bennies would...Thank you, Sue. A part-time job with bennies would be great! I love the freedom of setting my own schedule and having a lot of diverse projects. But I couldn't do it if my better half didn't have benefits. For a while, I carried the bennies with my job. So it's nice that we've been able to share the responsibility and spell each other.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-7304419721170250522012-12-07T20:11:24.153-06:002012-12-07T20:11:24.153-06:00I hope your self employment goes well. I'd li...I hope your self employment goes well. I'd like to get a position at the schools with fewer hours, but enough to still qualify for health insurance.<br /><br />Your seedheads are pretty.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-48674700876561994722012-12-07T19:39:06.655-06:002012-12-07T19:39:06.655-06:00Thanks for joining in, Diana! Even when we choose ...Thanks for joining in, Diana! Even when we choose the path, sometimes it's hard to keep moving ahead in a spirit of joy and optimism.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20976664166157495212012-12-07T07:46:24.114-06:002012-12-07T07:46:24.114-06:00My post is up, and I quoted you 'Enjoy the new...My post is up, and I quoted you 'Enjoy the new path' that is a lesson I am in the throes of learning!<br />http://elephantseyegarden.blogspot.com/2012/12/advents-dozen-for-diana.htmlDiana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34343857073659707992012-12-06T21:06:30.441-06:002012-12-06T21:06:30.441-06:00Thanks, Lula! I like the idea of half-and-half, to...Thanks, Lula! I like the idea of half-and-half, too. But I know that can be challenging, too. Most of all, change is good and keeps us motivated and challenged! ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-41578425365748578572012-12-06T21:05:12.291-06:002012-12-06T21:05:12.291-06:00Oh, good! I can't wait to try it. Thanks--I...Oh, good! I can't wait to try it. Thanks--I've always enjoyed potpourri, but I have to keep it away from my cats!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-18184105053795636502012-12-06T11:58:12.686-06:002012-12-06T11:58:12.686-06:00Liz, changes are a good source of improvement and ...Liz, changes are a good source of improvement and you sure will do perfect in your new situation, I am half and half myself, and there are ups and downs but you are now designing your life and you show the positive attitude, that s perfect startLulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349153888004258319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-90665301904210028642012-12-06T11:42:01.754-06:002012-12-06T11:42:01.754-06:00Elizabeth, I love cosmos and think the seeds that ...Elizabeth, I love cosmos and think the seeds that you collected are mature (they are black) and will grow in spring. And the ' potpourri' of dried seeds on a very nice plate looks nice.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-25505332923756792182012-12-05T20:01:35.144-06:002012-12-05T20:01:35.144-06:00I definitely have to relearn these things! Habits ...I definitely have to relearn these things! Habits can be hard to break, even when we know we should be doing something different. The potpourri idea came to me when I had so many beautiful buds in the garden this fall--with no chance of making it to full bloom. So I gave them a chance to bloom indoors all winter long. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-29723925663620395582012-12-05T19:58:15.392-06:002012-12-05T19:58:15.392-06:00Exactly! Oh gosh, that poor grasshopper! I'm t...Exactly! Oh gosh, that poor grasshopper! I'm thinking about poking some Echinacea seed heads into peanut butter-covered pine cones, and then putting them out for the birds. I'll let you know what happens.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36875839980404785832012-12-05T15:47:39.041-06:002012-12-05T15:47:39.041-06:00All so true, and some of them are lessons that it ...All so true, and some of them are lessons that it took me a while to learn...but I'm a stubborn sort. I've never thought to make a potpourri with my garden flowers though, I might have to try that next fall.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-15468405720986308502012-12-04T09:10:17.574-06:002012-12-04T09:10:17.574-06:00I too love dried seedheads!
In fact, this year, t...I too love dried seedheads!<br /><br />In fact, this year, the frost-killed flowers in the garden, don't seem sad at all. It's fascinating to watch them slowly decompose and go back into the soil. Meanwhile, they make fantastical shapes, catch the leaves and keep them in the flower beds as mulch, and provide shelter for animals and insects. (I spooked a grasshopper the other day hiding in the remains of the French Marigolds!)Aaron Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15229176286446531945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30713673643239965712012-12-03T21:59:01.432-06:002012-12-03T21:59:01.432-06:00Thanks for the encouragement, Diana. [Smile] I kno...Thanks for the encouragement, Diana. [Smile] I know new paths can be a bit challenging--I've done my share of shifting over the years, too. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-74909597301193929162012-12-03T21:58:04.928-06:002012-12-03T21:58:04.928-06:00Thanks, Rose. The winter will be long, but I will ...Thanks, Rose. The winter will be long, but I will make myself venture out as much as possible--especially on sunny days!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-90784849198901533152012-12-03T21:57:03.421-06:002012-12-03T21:57:03.421-06:00That is such a nice thing to say--thank you! And I...That is such a nice thing to say--thank you! And I'll have more time to interact with wonderful garden friends like you. Thanks!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-29782876018547984242012-12-03T21:54:45.146-06:002012-12-03T21:54:45.146-06:00Thanks, Donna. I'm pretty busy with various pr...Thanks, Donna. I'm pretty busy with various projects, but it's nice to have a more flexible schedule. Planning my Seasonal Celebrations...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-54637694658261208602012-12-03T12:27:59.892-06:002012-12-03T12:27:59.892-06:00just enjoy the new path - that is the direction I ...just enjoy the new path - that is the direction I am deliberately working very hard on. Sometimes I wobble a little. Hissy fit.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-52665807045149716802012-12-03T08:18:03.708-06:002012-12-03T08:18:03.708-06:00What a lovely post, Beth! So many wise lessons th...What a lovely post, Beth! So many wise lessons that we all would do well to learn. I find, too, that the garden often offers lessons that parallel life lessons. Best of luck in your new career!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-21635149731464534702012-12-03T04:57:14.944-06:002012-12-03T04:57:14.944-06:00hi beth, i've always found all life's less...hi beth, i've always found all life's lessons mirrored in the garden, and you have stated some here very poetically, with beautiful illustrations. I'm sure you will love the flexibility of being self employed, and if you have more time to blog, we will gain, too.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2200047985579824952012-12-02T17:53:56.648-06:002012-12-02T17:53:56.648-06:00Such wonderful lessons and using those seedheads i...Such wonderful lessons and using those seedheads is a wonderful idea. I am so glad you are happy and things are going well...I can't wait to have my own schedule...not sure what I will do with it but it won't matter...I especially love the idea of the dormant dream...I will be linking in next week Beth.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-68540648535348415552012-12-02T15:28:23.211-06:002012-12-02T15:28:23.211-06:00Thank you, Donna. The flexibility and the extra ti...Thank you, Donna. The flexibility and the extra time are the two biggest perks. Life is good.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-78962372937284061022012-12-02T15:21:38.308-06:002012-12-02T15:21:38.308-06:00Thank you, Dee. I know you have a lot of good advi...Thank you, Dee. I know you have a lot of good advice on that topic. It certainly has been a beautiful fall here. It feels like September in early December!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-64274975385965229212012-12-02T15:19:22.020-06:002012-12-02T15:19:22.020-06:00Very true! As long as I can do that, my attitude i...Very true! As long as I can do that, my attitude is very positive. Can't look back!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-39887314743247703732012-12-02T15:17:58.018-06:002012-12-02T15:17:58.018-06:00Thanks, Holley. So far, so good. And as long as I ...Thanks, Holley. So far, so good. And as long as I keep kicking and making a little money here and there, we'll be fine. Going from primary breadwinner to support is an adjustment, but we've been able to share the load over the years, which is fortunate.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17928789196193585352012-12-02T15:15:02.921-06:002012-12-02T15:15:02.921-06:00Thank you, Janet. Yes, it's a pretty little di...Thank you, Janet. Yes, it's a pretty little dish and captured the light well with the potpourri.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com