tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post1332591014940264574..comments2024-03-28T15:34:10.845-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: The garden blogger’s balancing actBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-81715479761595580612012-04-17T21:25:27.235-05:002012-04-17T21:25:27.235-05:00Talking about gardening and comparing notes is the...Talking about gardening and comparing notes is the best part, Sue. Your photos and writing seem great to me. And yes, time management is the hardest part for me, too. You have so many amazing plants--I've enjoyed learning all about them.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-83879368377969588102012-04-17T21:21:54.245-05:002012-04-17T21:21:54.245-05:00"Tethered to the camera" ... I've fe..."Tethered to the camera" ... I've felt like that occasionally lately, too. I agree totally on the blogger's personality being equally or more important, Masha. Thanks for sharing your wise thoughts!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82409539018238327072012-04-17T20:49:13.161-05:002012-04-17T20:49:13.161-05:00I try to take my photos when it's not too sunn...I try to take my photos when it's not too sunny, but that doesn't always work out. I think I've gotten better at framing my photos, but I know I post plenty that are not so great. I agree with what Masha said about most of us not paying attention to the technical qualities of others' photos. <br /><br />I do not consider myself a writer, either, but like to talk about gardening, and that's what I do in my blog. Still, it is hard to find a balance in time management.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-57504432406351194302012-04-16T21:45:53.221-05:002012-04-16T21:45:53.221-05:00You know, photography in a garden blog is not just...You know, photography in a garden blog is not just about being perfect (whose idea of perfect anyway?), but about your personality too, and the uniqueness of your garden. When I read other people's blogs, I don't look so much at the technical qualities of pictures but at the point of view of the photographer. Last spring I took so many pictures I felt tethered to my camera. I volunteer for a few rose related projects, and I have shared my pics with some rose nurseries and auctions, all helping a good cause. But I didn't even enjoy the flowers because I was always behind the lens. No more. This spring, I am going to enjoy the flowers, so unfortunately, less time blogging, but that's OK with me.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-87112983856082170282012-04-13T22:43:22.537-05:002012-04-13T22:43:22.537-05:00Thanks, Michelle. You are so kind. Your words expl...Thanks, Michelle. You are so kind. Your words explain the sentiments so well. I wanted to encourage us all to stretch and grow and strive for great content, but also to forgive ourselves for little slips. And I think sometimes it's more interesting to see photos in a real setting than a staged one. You inspire me with your blog, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-22859509268693870942012-04-13T22:21:05.708-05:002012-04-13T22:21:05.708-05:00Thank you, Elly. I'm so glad you're back t...Thank you, Elly. I'm so glad you're back to blogging--I missed you. You deserve all your awards, too. I find that your blog is such a calm, fresh, and peaceful destination. Take care, and I will be visiting again soon. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73729360268530480112012-04-13T22:16:25.836-05:002012-04-13T22:16:25.836-05:00So true, Diana! We find our tribes. We support eac...So true, Diana! We find our tribes. We support each other and appreciate each others' gifts. And the main thing we have in common is our love of plants, or our love of travel or some other common thread. Diversity makes it fascinating and rewarding!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82090394773096718562012-04-13T22:09:13.732-05:002012-04-13T22:09:13.732-05:00Gosh, Donna, that means so much coming from you! Y...Gosh, Donna, that means so much coming from you! Yeah, the story part of if is so important. I would never know your photos are quick point, shoot, and post--they're all exceptional! You're my inspiration when it comes to challenging myself to stretch and improve. I enjoy every visit to your blog!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-88375309730093439842012-04-13T22:03:58.653-05:002012-04-13T22:03:58.653-05:00Thanks, Cat. I had similar thoughts with PlantPost...Thanks, Cat. I had similar thoughts with PlantPostings. I actually started it as a way to document all the plants in the garden. And then I started meeting so many great friends online who have the same interests. I'm loving the photography end of things, too. I just wanted to encourage everyone, including myself, to keep posting--even when the photos and the stories aren't "perfect." Thanks so much for your encouragement and friendship.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-78174981415940532762012-04-13T21:16:28.683-05:002012-04-13T21:16:28.683-05:00Here's what clematis love: Rich, moist, well a...Here's what clematis love: Rich, moist, well aerated soil high in organic matter. They love morning sun and light afternoon shade. I give mine a ton of compost dug deeply into the soil at planting time along with extra compost in the fall and an application of Plant Tone and a sprinkle of Epsom salts. They're pretty resilient plants. Show 'em some love and they'll reward you with blooms! They're heavy feeders who don't ever want to dry out.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-37377506350658432092012-04-13T20:22:06.624-05:002012-04-13T20:22:06.624-05:00Congratulations on your Sunshine Award...you deser...Congratulations on your Sunshine Award...you deserve it! You expressed many of the sentiments that I think we all feel. It is time-consuming to write the perfect post with the perfect photos. I am always trying to improve, but sometimes there just isn't time to make it all as perfect as I want it. I always enjoy your posts and your photos because they come from you...The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-4569481658491614772012-04-13T14:39:45.778-05:002012-04-13T14:39:45.778-05:00Hi Beth,
Thanks for your Nice comment.
THE photo&#...Hi Beth,<br />Thanks for your Nice comment.<br />THE photo's from my garden Will come soon. We have just two weeks Spring, but it's still too cold.<br />Congratulations with your award. You deserved this. Your blog is very nice and your stories and photo's ?.<br />I like them very much.<br /><br />Lovely greetings, EllyElly's kleine idyllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417081204597762758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-90922383453217318882012-04-13T06:23:56.460-05:002012-04-13T06:23:56.460-05:00What I enjoy among the blogs I read is the diversi...What I enjoy among the blogs I read is the diversity. Some are serious professional photographers who share how tos, some are skilful published writers, someone is a horticulturalist running a nursery, another is an acknowledged expert on ..., she shares my mediterranean climate but in California, he gardens near me. And some on my blogroll have nothing to do with gardening at all! We bloggers each find our circle, our tribe.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-4035224545702073342012-04-13T06:23:27.329-05:002012-04-13T06:23:27.329-05:00Your goal is a good one, but photos tell a story t...Your goal is a good one, but photos tell a story too. Like you, many of my photos are a quick point, shoot and post - most of them from my garden in posts like my weather posts. Time is the problem at this time of year. The gardens (mine and those I design) call and blogging gets placed on the back burner in my case. I try to snap photos on jobs, but they are the ones always not perfect because of the time of day. You go with what you got most often as a result for the story. Your crabapple images are magazine worthy, so if you are trying to improve, your nailed it.Donna@GWGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170802942464666382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-88188613954126376542012-04-12T22:53:12.656-05:002012-04-12T22:53:12.656-05:00I love the honesty of this post. TWG started out ...I love the honesty of this post. TWG started out as a personal journal to reference back to so I could see how my garden has evolved. I never in a million years thought people would actually read it! While I love the artistic qualities of photography, sometimes a photo is just meant to help support an idea or my writing or just capture a moment I want to remember. They aren't all perfect moments and they won't all be perfect pictures. And you're right, that's okay. <br /><br />Great job on the sunshine award...I'd give you an award too for flower arrangement - your Easter arrangement is beautiful!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-65586987889448823702012-04-12T22:04:49.089-05:002012-04-12T22:04:49.089-05:00Ha! That is something I don't have to worry ab...Ha! That is something I don't have to worry about yet, but very funny. Thanks. Actually the top photos are Crabapples, although stems of Redbud are in the floral arrangement. I can't believe how long the Redbuds have been blooming--since just before we got back from New Orleans, which was two weeks ago! Usually the Redbuds bloom around prom time--in May!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-18063878512871740752012-04-12T22:00:36.233-05:002012-04-12T22:00:36.233-05:00Well said, Lyn! It seems like we're all strivi...Well said, Lyn! It seems like we're all striving to be the best we can be. Your photographs seem excellent to me! And the key to it all is passion and excitement about growing things. Cheers!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-7235401472883854322012-04-12T21:55:49.641-05:002012-04-12T21:55:49.641-05:00Thank you, Bridget. I need to add your blog to my ...Thank you, Bridget. I need to add your blog to my blogroll--that's another thing I'm behind on! You are among my favorites, too. It's so fun to compare gardening notes with you!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-66958237748198972652012-04-12T21:53:53.449-05:002012-04-12T21:53:53.449-05:00So true, Karin! It's a great group. We challen...So true, Karin! It's a great group. We challenge each other, but we also affirm each others' strengths. Most of us have only met online, which is quite incredible when you think about it! Thanks for your friendship and encouragement!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-27272621956771908832012-04-12T21:51:16.889-05:002012-04-12T21:51:16.889-05:00Hi Rose: Yes, this time of year is extra challengi...Hi Rose: Yes, this time of year is extra challenging. The scent of the Crabapples is intoxicating right now. I have later blooming Lilacs, but they're about to bloom, too--so early, even though we've had cool temps for a couple of weeks after the summer weather in March. I hesitated to publish this post, but I wanted to encourage myself and others to keep posting even if we're not perfect. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-78043719916351523482012-04-12T21:47:22.777-05:002012-04-12T21:47:22.777-05:00Thanks, Holley. I agree-each flower is perfect eno...Thanks, Holley. I agree-each flower is perfect enough. I know it's kind of a cop-out to avoid picking 10 bloggers, but it's become more and more difficult for me to choose among my favorites. Everyone is so talented--each in his or her own way. The fun part of this award is learning a little more about each other. Thanks for the honor. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-81106666508726578112012-04-12T21:41:59.144-05:002012-04-12T21:41:59.144-05:00Thank you, Donna. You are so kind. I love garden b...Thank you, Donna. You are so kind. I love garden blogging, but the best part is comparing notes with people around the world. I don't expect perfection either--quality, yes, but the main point is to communicate activity in our gardens. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13016915123554844892012-04-12T21:20:01.930-05:002012-04-12T21:20:01.930-05:00I'm happy if my pictures aren't blurry and...I'm happy if my pictures aren't blurry and don't have a pooping dog in them. :o) Congrats on the award and love the redbud picture.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28758866016355397842012-04-12T20:20:28.478-05:002012-04-12T20:20:28.478-05:00I'm just happy to get a blog post done at all ...I'm just happy to get a blog post done at all most of the time! Imperfections don't matter, it's actually quite encouraging to see that everyone else's gardens and/or photography skills aren't perfect. I'm never going to have the patience for excellent photography or perfectly maintained gardens, although I appreciate those who do. All kinds of blogs are enjoyable if they demonstrate passion and the excitement of growing things.Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627975259420138572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-1742181871931304782012-04-12T11:13:01.898-05:002012-04-12T11:13:01.898-05:00We are maybe too quick to see our own imperfection...We are maybe too quick to see our own imperfections...I know I am. Well done on your Sunshine Award.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com