(Via grow this)

"Most like an arch-two weaknesses that lean
into a strength. Two fallings become firm.
Two joined abeyances become a term
naming the fact that teaches fact to mean...

" It is by falling in and in we make
the all-bearing point, for one another's sake,
in faultless failing, raised by our own weight."

- John Ciardi, Most Like and Arch This Marriage

This isn't how we planned it. How could we not have realized that we'd grow old? But here we stand, holding on to each other's arms for support; two weaknesses leaning blissfully into each other to make a strong marriage. It's been quite an adventure so far. So, what's next? I'm signing on for another 25. Another quote, this time from Dag Hammarskjold:

For all that has been, thanks
For all that will be, yes. Reblogged by admin to Dag Hammarskjold,John Ciardi,Most Like and Arch This Marriage on 2012-01-27, 12:00:00

(Via The Blogging Nurseryman by Trey Pitsenberger)

Had no idea the hullabaloo that would arise after my Tweet of an article from Garden Center Magazine about the partnership between Scotts Miracle-Gro and The National Wildlife Federation and their “Be Out There” campaign. It illustrates well the the … Continue reading → Reblogged by admin to greenwashing,marketing,scott's on 2012-01-27, 09:59:19

(Via An Iowa Garden)


With surprising (to me) frequency I get requests to use pictures from this old blog. It is even more of a surprise to me how these various requesters figure out exactly who I am and how to get in touch with me; I assume for each person that reaches me to ask permission, there must be several who fail. Therefore I would like to make it easier and issue a blanket allowance: any of the pictures on this blog may be used freely for all legitimate (and some illegitimate) purposes.

Don, waiting for spring in Iowa City... Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2012-01-26, 17:30:00

(Via The Blogging Nurseryman by Trey Pitsenberger)

Why do marketing experts tell us that we should design our marketing to go viral? How do you design anything with the idea that people will spread the idea or product enough that it goes viral? You can’t. It’s up … Continue reading → Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2012-01-26, 10:25:33

(Via Gardens of the Wild Wild West)

Yes, they did. And MAN OH MAN! Controversy surrounds it. It puts me, gentle reader, into Zone 7A. We will discuss this after I get up off the floor where I’ve been rolling and laughing all day. Here’s the link: … Continue reading →

USDA releases new Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a post from: Gardens of the Wild Wild West

Reblogged by admin to Journal entries on 2012-01-25, 21:28:53

(Via The Blogging Nurseryman by Trey Pitsenberger)

The USDA has released their new zone map of the country. The first new map since 1990, and some zones have been changed. Maragret Roach explains the nuances of the changes at “A Way to Garden”. Out west we use … Continue reading → Reblogged by admin to garden,Gardening,USDA on 2012-01-25, 08:47:14

(Via hort.net top stories)

The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones. Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2012-01-24, 21:57:52

(Via Snappy's Gardens Blog)

I went to Wilkinsons today to buy the Seed Potatoes,Onion Sets,Garlic,and Shallots.I bought some more bird food as well and some Horseradish for future roast beef dinners.
It was the Chinese New Year yesterday,and we are now in the year of the Dragon.
I had an email about the Edible Garden Show in March 16th-18th in Warwickshire.James Wong (who presented Tv's Grow Your Own Drugs) will be there encouraging people to try exotic fruits and vegetables.He suggested Dragon Fruits to coincide with the Chinese New year.They are mad looking red fruits!
http://www.theediblegardenshow.co.uk/
The Squirrel was back in the garden today.He is a juvenile Squirrel and was munching on old dried cream crackers and sunflower hearts.The birds were in the garden en Mass.
Blackbirds,Collared Doves,Starlings,A Wood pigeon,Robins,and the Nuthatch returned.I'm hoping it will be dry tomorrow so I can continue the garden clean up.The sunken border needs a barrier putting at the back to stop the soil getting on the damp proofing of the conservatory.It needs tidying up and a few plants moving.
The pond water had cleared today and I saw that the Water Lily has survived the winter and is growing fresh new leaves under the water.
I think all my seeds will arrive tomorrow for the years Vegetable growing.There are all new varieties and should be good to blog about my experiences.Our hanging baskets should be planted tomorrow too.I will hopefully have some photos to share. Reblogged by admin to edible garden show,squirrel,vegetable growing on 2012-01-24, 12:08:00

(Via The Blogging Nurseryman by Trey Pitsenberger)

This February 8th I’ll be holding a workshop on “Social Media is the New Village Square-Where Do You Fit In?”. The workshop is held at The Pro-Green Expo in Denver, Colorado. We will discuss the use of social media in … Continue reading → Reblogged by admin to branding,centers,garden,IGC&N,media,nursery,nurseryman,nurseryperson,nurserywomen,progreen,seminar,social,workshop on 2012-01-24, 09:13:49

(Via The Blogging Nurseryman by Trey Pitsenberger)

Rarely do I buy magazines. However the latest issue of Fast Company caught my eye. The cover story is “This Is Generation Flux, Meet The Pioneers Of The New (And Chaotic) Frontier Of Businesses”. According to the article, “the future … Continue reading → Reblogged by admin to baby boomers,business,future,generation flux,genx,geny on 2012-01-23, 09:01:58