"My Aunt Karen has a beautiful garden and I have always enjoyed going to her home. Something about the way it felt and the colors along with the smells. I wanted that in my own home. If you go to my page and read my blog it will tell you about my…"
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Brooke Hamilton z5b UT replied to Brigitte Klotzek's discussion What inspired you to start Gardening? in the group Growing FriendshipsBrooke Hamilton z5b UT replied to Brooke Hamilton z5b UT's discussion Want shade and sun loving flowers. I want it all! in the group Zone 5"Teri- Thank you so much. I googled Service Berry Trees and they look great! I am going to go look for them at a nursery. I was also thinking about a smoke tree? I like the three seasons that the ServiceBerry offers. This is such a great web site.…"
Daisy Gardener replied to Brooke Hamilton z5b UT's discussion Want shade and sun loving flowers. I want it all! in the group Zone 5"I lost a red bud tree this year so I hear you on needing shade, I'm ready to replant my hostas and astilbe. If you don't have verticillium wilt problems, ( like I have) you might look at Service Berry, they tend to be bushy type trees,…"
Eloise S. Zone 5 left a comment for Brooke Hamilton z5b UT"My advise is to spend alot of time with them and talk alot. My children were great kids . They tried us but I think when we had that bad feeling we intervened and talked. They are great parents now and are close with hteir kids."
Risa Baker commented on Brooke Hamilton z5b UT's blog post A long line of gardeners"That was beautiful to read. Thanks for posting :) One of my favorite things in my old yard was putting in plants people had given me. Every year, when a flower would bloom, I would remember where it came from, and think of the person who gave it to…"
Risa Baker commented on Brooke Hamilton z5b UT's photo
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"Are those ornamental cabbages? I think I need to plant some. I have never done it, but they look great!"
Brooke Hamilton z5b UT left a comment for Eloise S. Zone 5"Thank you, I try to remeber to take the good with the bad. I do have great kids."
Eloise S. Zone 5 left a comment for Brooke Hamilton z5b UT"Brooke you hava abeautiful family.. I sometimes get sad when I think of having my children with us.. They are all grown up now..Enjoy them..."
Risa Baker left a comment for Brooke Hamilton z5b UT"K, I will get pics on here soon. I was too sick to get out and take a few pics when some of the things were really in bloom, like my jacob's ladder, and fox glove, and dianthus, all at the same time in one area. :( I will do better next year."
Kathleen Dobson commented on Brooke Hamilton z5b UT's blog post A long line of gardeners"Beautiful writing! You have inspired me!"
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- lots of time and I enjoy every minute!
Hello! I am so excited to talk gardening with other people who are a passionate about it as I am. I am a stay-at-home mom of four great kids. I am luck enough to not only raise flowers and veggies, but I get to raise my kids too. My husband is a High School teacher and is also the head football coach.(Back- to -Back State 5A Champions) Yes, I am very proud of him! We have a great life.Gardening soothes my soul and brings joy to my heart. My garden is always changing and evolving. I am in my third season here at our home. When we bought our house the only thing in the yard was weeds and dog poop. I am very happy how things are coming together. I hope that in your life you always take time to smell the roses and listen to the birds!!!
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A long line of gardeners
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 2:12am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I tell people all the time that I come by my love of gardening naturally. I grew up running among the roses and skipping through the pansies of my grandparents and aunts gardens. My mother never had the time to raise a lot of flowers she was busy raising seven children.
My Great Grandmother on my mothers side (Jessie Jensen) lived until she was 102. She had the most amazing garden. I was 12 when she passed and I remember her yard very well. She grew and tended a "full sized" vegetable… Continue
My Great Grandmother on my mothers side (Jessie Jensen) lived until she was 102. She had the most amazing garden. I was 12 when she passed and I remember her yard very well. She grew and tended a "full sized" vegetable… Continue
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 8:27am on April 10, 2011,
Community Manager said… - Hey Brooke, hope you will do some garden-sharing with us this Spring.
- At 8:38am on October 9, 2009,
Bonnie White said… - Hi Brooke...I haven't finished yard work yet for the winter..In spring it's so much fun watching everything come to life, and then in late fall it seems like such a chore to bring it all down. We have a HUGE amount of leaves to tend to each year and right now that's the priority. I have emptied all my hanging baskets...next it's the vegetable garden, and last but not least, the flower gardens and planting some more tulip bulbs. How about you..have you tackled it all yet????
- At 2:20pm on July 14, 2009,
leeann suso z5b pa said… - I'm sure you will enjoy the master gardener classes, they were so informative! It's also a great way to get to know other gardeners in your area. I've worked on a number of community garden projects, we put on seminars, workshops and a plant sale every year, and I've headed up the fair outreach program since joining the MG program. It's a great organization.
- At 9:34pm on July 4, 2009, Eloise S. Zone 5 said…
- My advise is to spend alot of time with them and talk alot. My children were great kids . They tried us but I think when we had that bad feeling we intervened and talked. They are great parents now and are close with hteir kids.
- At 11:36am on July 4, 2009, Eloise S. Zone 5 said…
- Brooke you hava abeautiful family.. I sometimes get sad when I think of having my children with us.. They are all grown up now..Enjoy them...
- At 10:26am on July 4, 2009, Risa Baker said…
- K, I will get pics on here soon. I was too sick to get out and take a few pics when some of the things were really in bloom, like my jacob's ladder, and fox glove, and dianthus, all at the same time in one area. :( I will do better next year.
- At 4:49am on July 4, 2009,
Barbara McKenna said… - You don't think I would take a picture of the slug holes, do you? I have been fighting them again this year. Finally resulted to some sort of a slug, cutworm, and something else formula that is supposed to kill them. I think the damage has slowed or stopped. So now I am removing the most damaged leaves.
The smoke tree has been great. Planted about 4 or 5 years ago. Seems to grow in the heavy clay where we have it, not bothered by drought, deer don't touch it. So we have started 3 more on other parts of our property! Thanks for the comments.
- At 11:17am on July 3, 2009,
Carolyn Wildwood said… - I'm working on my children's father's side of the family now and they also have a Cherokee from Oklahoma. Having a hard time figuring out which one! I'll keep working. I have gotten as far back as 1400 on some but my dad's dad's dad is the dead end right now. Came from Scots Irish stock and I'll have to go to Montrose and Keokuk Iowa (by Navuou) to do research or perhaps hire someone to help. My sister in South Jordan does research but I started it and love it so much. We may have to meet in Montrose/Navuou when we can to work some more. The train goes directly to that area from Salt Lake. You can see my family on Ancestry as WinterbergMaxwell. I'll add you if you like as a viewer. Google it too.
- At 6:10am on July 3, 2009,
Joseph Masleh Z-5 Pa. said… - Thank you for your comments Brooke , I've only been gardening for the last 6 years other than doing vegetables......but have always enjoy the beauty of flowers.....I did enjoy your photos and garden also......
- At 7:44pm on July 2, 2009, Bonnie White said…
- Hiya Brooke...Yes, we have always disliked zuchinni, however the last year or so, we have liked the small yellow and green ones...so thats what I planted...everyone says they are so easy...well out of 4, 2 died and I had to replace them...now of course they are all going nuts..my husband is about to leave for a Canadian fishing trip and I am about to be bombarded with zuchinni....I guess i will find myself among the masses giving it away. Beans, squash, tomatoes and peppers will probably take a bit longer. It sure is fun.
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Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Grant Meyer USDA zone 9's photo
Adenium first bloom nice fat caudex tennis ball May 2013
"Thanks, Clare! A lot of people grow them just for the trunk and I can see why. I love the trunk AND the blooms. Such fun plants for sure, and they don't even miss me when I'm on the road for vacation or work (lots of work…"
Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Grant Meyer USDA zone 9's photo
Echinopsis hybrid Sorceress bloom close May 2013
"Thanks, Clare! On paper hot pink and hot magenta sounds horrid, but in person it's really very pretty and quite festive. Thanks for looking/commenting! Happy gardening! "
Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Community Manager's group Arizona"Hiya Deborah and all, yup, I bring in special geraniums for summer, like 'Mr. Wren' below. For the common easily available types, like no-name reds or whatever purchased for winter, I usually just let them fade and remove them for…"
William Brooks Zone 7/OK commented on Marianne Barrowman's group Composting & Vermicomposting (worms)"Well I got my worms on Tuesday and the little babies are settling just fine so I must had set in up right. I fed them 2 times already but not sure if I needed to. I am so stoked I got Honey Bees Thursday and the Worms on Tuesday I feel like a little…"
Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 posted a blog postGoodbye nasturtiums, hello vincas!
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Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Grant Meyer USDA zone 9's photo
Talavera oval new cacti tennis ball May 2013
"Hah, thanks Clare, you're really too kind. I just tried to keep it somewhat symmetric and tried to cram in as many plants as possible, LOL. I appreciate you looking and commenting. There are lots of cacti haters out there…"
William Brooks Zone 7/OK commented on Kevin Kidd's group Bee Keeping"Well I see there is no activity on this site where did all the Bee Keepers go. I must say I got a nuc Thursday night and they are in the Hive and finally have settled down. I couldn't go any where near them with in 200 ft before one would start…"
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Nigella double flowered yellow spider May 2013
A bright yellow spider perched on the petals of a pretty, double-flowered mauve-and-white Nigella plant in the garden this morning. Nigella loves it here when grown in winter/spring, and it self-sows around the garden. Easy winter/spring annuals…
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