tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post5716959695280563065..comments2024-03-12T10:42:49.201+11:00Comments on Dig In: garden share collective: septembere / dig in hobarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-38088044275063231422014-09-04T08:25:53.803+10:002014-09-04T08:25:53.803+10:00morning leaf! i'm sure one day you will :-)morning leaf! i'm sure one day you will :-)e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-26070399469065547102014-09-04T01:35:55.034+10:002014-09-04T01:35:55.034+10:00Awesome dads are awesome. I'd love to have my ...Awesome dads are awesome. I'd love to have my own garden one day and make use of my dad's gardening knowledge, too!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-56878553088117742672014-09-02T10:32:23.107+10:002014-09-02T10:32:23.107+10:00thank you lizzie - that's serious motivation f...thank you lizzie - that's serious motivation for me, a positive challenge coming from such an amazing gardener like yourself!<br />i must reply to your GSC post. i read it and then got sidetracked by adding my link. e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-75827367638496401512014-09-02T09:28:14.481+10:002014-09-02T09:28:14.481+10:00Your dad sounds exactly like mine. He takes his ti...Your dad sounds exactly like mine. He takes his time and does everything exactly right, things must line up be square and goodness level! Roy and I's she'll be right attitude doesn't work when it comes to building things perfectly. I have to say though your garden beds are looking wonderful and it will be such a pleasure to plant in them when you get your plants ready. Enjoy the warming days and I look forward to coming back next month to see whats happened next. lizzie {Strayed Table}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02780078173100461193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-19943934176488648752014-09-02T08:02:20.611+10:002014-09-02T08:02:20.611+10:00thank you catherine - it's very exciting. bein...thank you catherine - it's very exciting. being able to plant more tomatoes and my own sweetcorn - well, what more could a gal want :-) <br />i hope you enjoy spring too!e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-4858885828223377912014-09-02T08:00:54.895+10:002014-09-02T08:00:54.895+10:00hello brenda - i have! i've already started sk...hello brenda - i have! i've already started sketching where i'll put my summer crops. i love a plan.e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-91204857590739459922014-09-01T20:32:58.019+10:002014-09-01T20:32:58.019+10:00How wonderful of your Dad to build you such great ...How wonderful of your Dad to build you such great veggie garden beds (and your Mum for giving you such beautiful pussy willow) enjoy Spring, can't wait to see those beds in full bloom, it's exciting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833548273153181121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-84368064265613734782014-09-01T16:49:52.964+10:002014-09-01T16:49:52.964+10:00oh those garden beds are well worth the post! I b...oh those garden beds are well worth the post! I bet you'll love planning out your spring veggie garden in those! Brenda @ 13 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15936530633161291153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-45853964721271768592014-09-01T13:55:23.279+10:002014-09-01T13:55:23.279+10:00hullo francesca, i haven't gotten to your GSC ...hullo francesca, i haven't gotten to your GSC post yet.<br />at the risk of sounding kinky, i love feeling the softness of those little grey ...kittens! i just have to touch them everytime i walk past the vase. e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-20722637468040980862014-09-01T13:28:31.346+10:002014-09-01T13:28:31.346+10:00Ah, I love pussy willow and that photo is gorgeous...Ah, I love pussy willow and that photo is gorgeous. Good luck with the new beds.<br />FrancescaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-42398482055792284702014-09-01T13:24:40.525+10:002014-09-01T13:24:40.525+10:00thanks AA! there's a thought, a neat row of pa...thanks AA! there's a thought, a neat row of parsley somewhere, instead of random self-sown clumps here and there... i have lots of motivation to get it right now for everyone here, not just me!e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-86593889458868929162014-09-01T13:14:16.771+10:002014-09-01T13:14:16.771+10:00Oh those veggie beds are fabulous, I keep trying t...Oh those veggie beds are fabulous, I keep trying to tidy up the sides of my beds, but have never invested in any proper edging so they will always look raggedy. I grew a parsely edge to my herb spiral and really liked the look of the edging. sunflowers are awesome looking forward to seeing some bright and colorful photos this summer.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-16252807402500794322014-09-01T10:50:33.743+10:002014-09-01T10:50:33.743+10:00do you a swap frogpond, because we really need rai...do you a swap frogpond, because we really need rain here. just heard on the radio that hobart is for a 'warmer and sunnier' spring than normal - great! but on the flipside, a dryer one. not so good.<br /> e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-38617809184079976692014-09-01T10:33:24.051+10:002014-09-01T10:33:24.051+10:00Great post. My dad was exactly the same. Your beds...Great post. My dad was exactly the same. Your beds look amazing ... you must be excited. Love those flowers .. gorgeous. Wish we were having that unseasonably warm weather here ... sick of the rain! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-470932591612857202014-09-01T10:13:59.590+10:002014-09-01T10:13:59.590+10:00i think i only get credit for badgering dad into m...i think i only get credit for badgering dad into making these beds for me, and making the cups of tea while he worked. e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-15523821401244213742014-09-01T10:12:58.730+10:002014-09-01T10:12:58.730+10:00thanks kyrstie - yes, the fun really begins soon!thanks kyrstie - yes, the fun really begins soon!e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-13010089256067280802014-09-01T10:10:18.062+10:002014-09-01T10:10:18.062+10:00hello sue - me too! i have great, lush, abundant v...hello sue - me too! i have great, lush, abundant visions in my head already.<br />'superstar' - i will tell dad you said that :-)e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-18374233582446141032014-09-01T10:08:58.381+10:002014-09-01T10:08:58.381+10:00merryn, you just made me remember - dad was most a...merryn, you just made me remember - dad was most annoyed one day when he forgot his level. but you are so right - i will have these beds forever; the wood is good quality and will not rot away, like the makeshift stuff i was making-do with before. <br />thank you merryn - i hope spring is lovely for you too :-)e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-48078926357201693192014-09-01T09:50:19.832+10:002014-09-01T09:50:19.832+10:00What beautiful flowers E. Your vegetable gardens ...What beautiful flowers E. Your vegetable gardens are going to be fantastic, they are well planned and executed. Good for Dad, he is a wonderful man to help you build these. My husband is the same, you can't just build a garden, you have to do the beds properly, complete with spirit level and heights of beds. It can be frustrating but once done, they remain for a long time. Enjoy your Spring gardens I am sure your father will reap the rewards too x :DMerryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-69149972572137797002014-09-01T09:45:35.607+10:002014-09-01T09:45:35.607+10:00What a superstar your dad is, a grand job he is do...What a superstar your dad is, a grand job he is doing there. Just think how wonderful they they will look when they are brimming with wonderful produce. Can't wait to see them in a few months timeThe Webbers living a life at the beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428953268605707094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-90772201413025944972014-09-01T09:29:49.617+10:002014-09-01T09:29:49.617+10:00Your dad is a complete gem! I look forward to seei...Your dad is a complete gem! I look forward to seeing next month's update. Have fun :-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469900010394404217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-32770664039755600832014-09-01T09:14:46.639+10:002014-09-01T09:14:46.639+10:00i don't mind you being envious, GD, because us...i don't mind you being envious, GD, because usually i am envious of everyone else's gardens!<br />your beautiful flowers got me thru a bleak winter so i'm honoured if i can do the same for you! there is motivation for me :-)e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-31089842919009938522014-09-01T08:55:50.907+10:002014-09-01T08:55:50.907+10:00That’s just amazing Elizabeth! I’m genuinely excit...That’s just amazing Elizabeth! I’m genuinely excited and happy for you. Your garden has grown since I last saw it. It always had character, except for those nasty looking flowers; remember :-) It’s also a testament to your fathers skills and the fact that he obviously adores his daughter. Credit to you as well :-)<br /><br />Daniel<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-39589772442984638972014-09-01T08:23:46.971+10:002014-09-01T08:23:46.971+10:00Is it wrong to be envious of your new raised beds?...Is it wrong to be envious of your new raised beds? All that fabulous growing space, no wonder you're looking forward to the new season. Thanks for the mention... I'll be looking out for your photos of beautiful sunflowers in a few months time - both to get me through the dull, grey months here and to inspire my planting for next year :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4172003914969783059.post-64948620430342889752014-09-01T08:02:54.753+10:002014-09-01T08:02:54.753+10:00Go dad indeed! i am very very lucky :-)
i've ...Go dad indeed! i am very very lucky :-) <br />i've had my seed catalog and veg growing books out to think about all those news possibilities jane, and even start drawing up rough plans. <br />happy gardening to you too jane :-)e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.com