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Comment by MJ Seibert, Zone 5 on January 3, 2011 at 9:41pm

It is all relative. Laughing, mine are no where near to what is seen posted here. I'm like you, I thought I was holding my own. Uh, not so! Well, at least to the new standards that have been realized through the photos found here. Geesh! At one time, not so long ago, I thought if I had a good stand of zinnias I was doing a mighty fine job!

Comment by Kristin Pz5IA on January 3, 2011 at 8:26pm

Oh dont say that MJ. I used to think pretty highly of my gardens and that is probably because I am the only one for blocks around my area that does anything. I can not believe some of the gorgeous gardens most have on this site. But I keep reminding myself that even though mine is on the bottom of the scale, it is mine and it reflects who I am and what I like. Maybe if I had more time, money and the strength I had ten years ago, it would look diff. So I bet yours IS  a nice garden. It is all relative dont cha know. Looking forward to your pictures 

Comment by MJ Seibert, Zone 5 on January 3, 2011 at 7:50pm

For some the holidays takes a lot of time to plan and get things around. Personally, that is not so true. I meant to say the gardeners who are more serious than I am, or have that knack of the mind's eye to see what they need to plant and what the end results will be, put in a lot of time.

Our health, even if it is only a knee, makes the difference in the world. I broke a toe before Christmas and just that has made a difference in most everything. Like the knee, a toe is part of the support and movement. So, here's to your health and the prospect of good knees to work out in the garden.

Lawn mowing, I use an old reel push mower for the most part. I try to burn as many calories as I can. I'll send you a few pitiful lawn photos. I must say what I thought to be a nice garden has been blown away by the real gardeners on this list.

Comment by Kristin Pz5IA on January 3, 2011 at 6:30pm

Thank you MJ. So are you saying the holiday takes up much time or planning for a garden? It does take lots of time (both) but it is my idea of having fun. I dont socialize much and if I'm not working I'd rather be in the garden. Been years since I have been able to tackle mine just because of my knee issues. Praying this spring will be different. hehehe Post pics of your mowed lawns!!!

Comment by MJ Seibert, Zone 5 on January 2, 2011 at 10:06pm

Sorry to read of the death in the family.

Happy to read of the plans for your garden. This holiday weekend I realized this takes so much time. I have been a great one with the lawn mower. There are many talented gardeners on this Index. I hope you keep us posted with photos and blogs as how things progress in your garden.