Comments on: Watershed http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:30:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: gardener http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-30630 gardener Sun, 02 May 2010 14:19:31 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-30630 first class blog about gardening. please visit my site. first class blog about gardening. please visit my site.

]]> By: Anne http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3228 Anne Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:59:50 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3228 Green Gulch is such an amazing place, so glad you posted about it! Being so close to Pt. Reyes, with its hugely diverse bird population, I imagine the restored habitat will attract some wonderful bird life. Green Gulch is such an amazing place, so glad you posted about it! Being so close to Pt. Reyes, with its hugely diverse bird population, I imagine the restored habitat will attract some wonderful bird life.

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3227 admin Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:20:40 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3227 Linda! I enjoyed looking at your blog. The burr oak is spectacular! Thank you so much for your nice comments! Philip Linda!
I enjoyed looking at your blog. The burr oak is spectacular!
Thank you so much for your nice comments!
Philip

]]> By: LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLD http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3226 LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLD Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:08:22 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3226 Philip — what a lovely and inspirational blog you have. I've been scrolling through and each post is thoughtful, intelligent and filled with your beautiful photos. I bookmarked you the moment I saw the Basho haiku. Anyone who combines poetry and garden images with your skill is a must read! Philip — what a lovely and inspirational blog you have. I’ve been scrolling through and each post is thoughtful, intelligent and filled with your beautiful photos. I bookmarked you the moment I saw the Basho haiku. Anyone who combines poetry and garden images with your skill is a must read!

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3212 admin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:08:42 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3212 Hi VP! :) I love haiku. I always tend to read it in the winter. Regards, Philip Hi VP!
:)
I love haiku. I always tend to read it in the winter.
Regards,
Philip

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3211 admin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:07:50 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3211 Hi Gail! "invasives are us!" Yes, there is this new weed that has come into our garden. It loves getting under rocks where it is hard to remove. Also, it has a deep root, so you really have to dig it out. I had a big clean up of the garden this last weekend so I feel like I have won the battle, if not the war! :) Philip Hi Gail!
“invasives are us!” Yes, there is this new weed that has come into our garden. It loves getting under rocks where it is hard to remove. Also, it has a deep root, so you really have to dig it out. I had a big clean up of the garden this last weekend so I feel like I have won the battle, if not the war!
:)
Philip

]]> By: VP http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3189 VP Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:46:49 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3189 Hi Philip - a very Happy New Year to you! I can't believe we didn't go there when I worked on that project! It looks a lovely place. And the poetry - aren't they Haiku? If so, they're even more appropriate :) Hi Philip - a very Happy New Year to you!

I can’t believe we didn’t go there when I worked on that project! It looks a lovely place. And the poetry - aren’t they Haiku? If so, they’re even more appropriate :)

]]> By: Gail http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3172 Gail Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:10:44 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3172 Dear Phillip, As always you have written a beautiful and thought provoking post. It is horrifying when invasives can reproduce from the tiniest little piece of plant; it makes the 'cleanup' all more difficult and important. We have a sad little joke in our neck of the woods...'Invasives are us". They are too successful at out competing our native plants in the south. I do love Basho's haiku's ...his life story is quite interesting, too! Thank you...happiest New year! gail Dear Phillip,

As always you have written a beautiful and thought provoking post. It is horrifying when invasives can reproduce from the tiniest little piece of plant; it makes the ‘cleanup’ all more difficult and important. We have a sad little joke in our neck of the woods…’Invasives are us”. They are too successful at out competing our native plants in the south. I do love Basho’s haiku’s …his life story is quite interesting, too! Thank you…happiest New year! gail

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3169 admin Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:54:22 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3169 Hi Jerry! :) your comments...a "patch of land to be returned to its natural living breathing self" was so very thoughtful to read this morning. I so appreciate your comment! Yay! :) Philip Hi Jerry!
:)
your comments…a “patch of land to be returned to its natural living breathing self” was so very thoughtful to read this morning. I so appreciate your comment!
Yay!
:)
Philip

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3167 admin Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:46:22 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3167 Hi Steve, I love that vision you describe of the herons at the marsh. You holiday sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for your comment! Happy 2009! :) Philip Hi Steve,
I love that vision you describe of the herons at the marsh.
You holiday sounds wonderful!
Thank you so much for your comment!
Happy 2009!
:)
Philip

]]> By: Jerry Burt http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3165 Jerry Burt Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:45:09 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3165 Hi Philip. What a beautiful post. It reminds me of a wonderful book: Highgrove- An Experiment in Organic Gardening and Farming - by Prince Charles. He has taken his estate in Gloucestershire, and turned it into a sustainable farm by paying attention to the appropriate plants and natural rhythms of time. His "experiment" has brought back insects, birds and mammals that had disappeared. How wonderful for any patch of land to be returned to its natural living breathing self. Thank you as always for reminding me of the beauty of the world. Jerry Hi Philip. What a beautiful post. It reminds me of a wonderful book: Highgrove- An Experiment in Organic Gardening and Farming - by Prince Charles. He has taken his estate in Gloucestershire, and turned it into a sustainable farm by paying attention to the appropriate plants and natural rhythms of time. His “experiment” has brought back insects, birds and mammals that had disappeared. How wonderful for any patch of land to be returned to its natural living breathing self. Thank you as always for reminding me of the beauty of the world.

Jerry

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3163 admin Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:39:51 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3163 Anna, That is such a poetic way of describing it! You have done a post on water restoration in your part of the world that I loved. Thank you so much for your comment. I love seeing Copper Top Cottage under construction. Now for the Flowergarden girl truck! :) Big hugs, Philip Anna, That is such a poetic way of describing it! You have done a post on water restoration in your part of the world that I loved. Thank you so much for your comment. I love seeing Copper Top Cottage under construction. Now for the Flowergarden girl truck!
:)
Big hugs,
Philip

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3162 admin Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:36:58 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3162 Hi Karen, I love visiting your blogs to see the beauty of Wales, and the artistic way you share it on your blogs. Visiting your blogs is a treat. Happy 2009! Philip Hi Karen,
I love visiting your blogs to see the beauty of Wales, and the artistic way you share it on your blogs. Visiting your blogs is a treat.
Happy 2009!
Philip

]]> By: Steve http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3154 Steve Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:36:54 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3154 Philip, I nearly want to apologize for missing these two marvelous posts of yours. I've been traveling for the holidays and sort of blissfully without a computer. Marshlands and Ryparian reclamations are the stuff we seem to do well. Who would have imagined? All over the Northwest, too, we see these reclaimed areas, reverting to Nature in ways that pay off incredibly well. Birds return, critters and fish and the stunning natural plants and flowers. In Herons alone, the Northwest has surpassed expectations in reclaiming previously spoiled lands. Watching them glide in to land on some still marsh lake is one of life's highlights. Terrific stuff, man, Philip, I nearly want to apologize for missing these two marvelous posts of yours. I’ve been traveling for the holidays and sort of blissfully without a computer. Marshlands and Ryparian reclamations are the stuff we seem to do well. Who would have imagined? All over the Northwest, too, we see these reclaimed areas, reverting to Nature in ways that pay off incredibly well. Birds return, critters and fish and the stunning natural plants and flowers. In Herons alone, the Northwest has surpassed expectations in reclaiming previously spoiled lands. Watching them glide in to land on some still marsh lake is one of life’s highlights. Terrific stuff, man,

]]> By: Anna/Flowergardengirl http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3149 Anna/Flowergardengirl Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:07:11 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3149 I can't imagine how much work it was to restore it back to a habitat for the fish and other critters who will call it home again. I always think you must be very careful what you plant anywhere but especially near water. Water reflects back to nature what you give it in two ways. It reflects a photographic image and secondly mirrors it's changes back to nature. If you harm the waters, they quickly affect everything around it. The pictures here are so peaceful and those who restored it have certainly met and exceeded their mission. It does reflect kindness. I can’t imagine how much work it was to restore it back to a habitat for the fish and other critters who will call it home again. I always think you must be very careful what you plant anywhere but especially near water. Water reflects back to nature what you give it in two ways. It reflects a photographic image and secondly mirrors it’s changes back to nature. If you harm the waters, they quickly affect everything around it. The pictures here are so peaceful and those who restored it have certainly met and exceeded their mission. It does reflect kindness.

]]> By: Karen - An Artists Garden http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3145 Karen - An Artists Garden Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:12:10 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3145 What a wonderfully positive subject to blog about at the end of the year / start of the next and I enjoyed the poetry too. Warm blessings for 2009 Phillip, and thanks for all the comments you leave over at my place (s) Karen What a wonderfully positive subject to blog about at the end of the year / start of the next and I enjoyed the poetry too.
Warm blessings for 2009 Phillip, and thanks for all the comments you leave over at my place (s)
Karen

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3140 admin Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:30:04 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3140 Hi Frances! I just loved reading about your garden year up to the Summer Solstice! The magic of the spring bulbs and the fairy gazebo so enchanted me! You have so much fun, and have such a plantspersons gift. It has been such a delight to meet you here on Blotanical. You are a wonderful friend to me, and so many people and all living things :) Warm regards and a Happy New Year's wish of blooms to you and yours. Yay! :) Philip Hi Frances!
I just loved reading about your garden year up to the Summer Solstice! The magic of the spring bulbs and the fairy gazebo so enchanted me! You have so much fun, and have such a plantspersons gift. It has been such a delight to meet you here on Blotanical. You are a wonderful friend to me, and so many people and all living things :)
Warm regards and a Happy New Year’s wish of blooms to you and yours. Yay!
:)
Philip

]]> By: Frances http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3139 Frances Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:36:58 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3139 Hi Philip, your posts are such a delight. I was away when you posted Meadowfoam, but enjoyed both of these looks at the real flora of Northern California and the gardens you remember from childhood. I admire your dream of recreating them and applaud the efforts you are making. I agree completely about seeding with natives, it is a lot of preparation, not just the scattering of seeds! The cleaning of the waterways is a blessing and the text you have chosen describes the feeling given by the photographs so well. You are such an artist, and a sweet sweet man! May your 2009 be the best year ever! Frances Hi Philip, your posts are such a delight. I was away when you posted Meadowfoam, but enjoyed both of these looks at the real flora of Northern California and the gardens you remember from childhood. I admire your dream of recreating them and applaud the efforts you are making. I agree completely about seeding with natives, it is a lot of preparation, not just the scattering of seeds! The cleaning of the waterways is a blessing and the text you have chosen describes the feeling given by the photographs so well. You are such an artist, and a sweet sweet man! May your 2009 be the best year ever!
Frances

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3135 admin Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:31:26 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3135 Hi Victoria! It is great to get your comment this morning! I have only visited Green Gulch in the spring and summer, so I was blown away by the colors this time of year. I am so pleased you liked that, as it was one of my favorite things, too. Yes, a visit here and the work people are doing to restore the watershed made me feel very hopeful. A perfect way to start the new Year! Thank you so much for your wishes! Happy New year! :) Philip Hi Victoria!
It is great to get your comment this morning!
I have only visited Green Gulch in the spring and summer, so I was blown away by the colors this time of year. I am so pleased you liked that, as it was one of my favorite things, too. Yes, a visit here and the work people are doing to restore the watershed made me feel very hopeful. A perfect way to start the new Year!
Thank you so much for your wishes!
Happy New year!
:)
Philip

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3134 admin Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:19:38 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/12/31/watershed/#comment-3134 Hi Jon!!! Great to hear from you. I thought of kudzu when posting this. Thank you for a real Southern happy new year wish! I loved that! I Hope y’all have a Happy New Year, too! :) Philip Hi Jon!!!
Great to hear from you. I thought of kudzu when posting this.
Thank you for a real Southern happy new year wish!
I loved that!
I Hope y’all have a Happy New Year, too!
:)
Philip

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