tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post546562434318576383..comments2023-07-26T17:20:34.426+02:00Comments on Elephant's Eye: January garden walk 2012Diana Studerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-46367550349852887482012-01-24T14:40:44.095+02:002012-01-24T14:40:44.095+02:00How I enjoyed this morning walk through your garde...How I enjoyed this morning walk through your garden, feeling the heat radiating upward from the stone paths, touching the different textures in my mind. All while the snow lies outside my window, covering the trees and sleeping beds of my garden. Yours reminds me of my own adventure in gardening at our former home. I built a crazy big garden - clippings and plants from all my friends - as we had lots of cleared space and mature trees. But now, we are tucked away in a forest clearing and my garden much more modest.Deborah Carrhttp://www.natureofwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-50909698214745526152012-01-23T05:58:39.544+02:002012-01-23T05:58:39.544+02:00the pond especially is awesome, I am very impresse...the pond especially is awesome, I am very impressed by your ungardener.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-4743008287086366762012-01-18T18:22:24.476+02:002012-01-18T18:22:24.476+02:00Diana, you might have to take me several times rou...Diana, you might have to take me several times round your garden before I get the hang of it as there are so many aspects built in to what was a flat square. One minute tropicals and then the familiar roses - have not heard Elizabeth of Glamis spoken of for many years. The pond gives relief and the light railway a fascinating addition. Bird chatter and a book sounds the perfect way to end the garden tour.Laura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-62064662393456670062012-01-17T15:58:57.799+02:002012-01-17T15:58:57.799+02:00What a lovely garden! I do envy you the figs! ValWhat a lovely garden! I do envy you the figs! ValValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091179426025443924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-64759986156663259732012-01-17T00:13:16.729+02:002012-01-17T00:13:16.729+02:00Beautiful. I'm very jealous of your fruit tre...Beautiful. I'm very jealous of your fruit trees -- especially the figs.Cindy at enclos*urehttp://enclosuretakerefuge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-76655661644535814082012-01-16T23:02:27.175+02:002012-01-16T23:02:27.175+02:00I can see from your tour that, indeed, you have a ...I can see from your tour that, indeed, you have a mix of microclimates. That always amazes me here, too. Some spots are literally baked by the sun at the height of summer, while others are more mild throughout the year. You have a wonderful collection of Roses! And the Water Lilies and fruits are so lush. Happy GBBD!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-60495515227472544292012-01-16T16:31:07.482+02:002012-01-16T16:31:07.482+02:00Wonderful post Diana - and I've bookmarked you...Wonderful post Diana - and I've bookmarked your garden railway for the hubster to look at. He longs for one but I am so far fighting a rearguard action in the sure knowledge that trains would eventually trump plants (though I have to say looking at yours my resolve is weakening :D)<br /><br />Wish it was summer here... lucky you...The Constant Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01219672153177538912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-21204897259438964752012-01-16T15:22:49.826+02:002012-01-16T15:22:49.826+02:00You have so many things!
I have a very small gard...You have so many things!<br /><br />I have a very small garden so I have seating in two places so we can sit and look in opposite directions. The views are completely different, depending where you sit, so this arrangement doubles the size of the garden.Esther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-33452962286519712772012-01-16T12:02:14.422+02:002012-01-16T12:02:14.422+02:00GRRRumble back to popup window for comments. I obj...GRRRumble back to popup window for comments. I object to my apostrophe breaking up into code. It is Elephant's Eye, not Elephant%$@#@s Eye! Will wait for the threaded comments Reply to get sorted on the Blogger/blogspot side.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-57579418519182396802012-01-16T09:46:41.961+02:002012-01-16T09:46:41.961+02:00How absolutely delighted I was to walk through you...How absolutely delighted I was to walk through your garden. The restful pond area and the stoep overlooking the garden. I can totally relate to this. It is my kind of garden...wild with nature helping and the labour of your loving care to make it a place to live forever. The fruit trees give me inspiration and knowing you came with seedlings to this home, gives me hope. Thank you! Loved it!The Gardening Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442270059991978075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-6231733917473576252012-01-16T09:29:18.695+02:002012-01-16T09:29:18.695+02:00I love your garden. Wild yet so organised.I love your garden. Wild yet so organised.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-47102497465720483312012-01-16T05:14:14.405+02:002012-01-16T05:14:14.405+02:00I love seeing all your colorful summer blooms (esp...I love seeing all your colorful summer blooms (especially those roses!). Winter has finally arrived here; my blooms are indoors only. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-25410631408851282842012-01-16T03:47:19.975+02:002012-01-16T03:47:19.975+02:00What wonderful contrasts in your garden. I also ha...What wonderful contrasts in your garden. I also have contrasting habitat areas in my garden. I love your pond!Country Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294472166693008328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-35147350903339812342012-01-16T01:46:18.029+02:002012-01-16T01:46:18.029+02:00Your garden is very beautiful indeed... and it loo...Your garden is very beautiful indeed... and it looks warm! Could use a bit of that about now... LarryLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036192373891209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-86890705847860278762012-01-16T01:08:40.152+02:002012-01-16T01:08:40.152+02:00Diane, What a great tour! Beautiful photos, may yo...Diane, What a great tour! Beautiful photos, may your blooms continue to bring you great joy in the coming year!Town Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09777461911856383480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-80479489983904632212012-01-16T00:13:47.351+02:002012-01-16T00:13:47.351+02:00Christine - sob - 'Reply' is a sore point....Christine - sob - 'Reply' is a sore point. I've done what they said, but apparently I've tweaked something in the template. Not prepared to fiddle with chunks of HTML, so I've reported my problem. Waiting, politely and patiently, for Blogger/blogspot to sort it. This Reply option has only been out for a few days.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-38661511302829854142012-01-15T23:25:49.544+02:002012-01-15T23:25:49.544+02:00Diana, I see the "reply" link after your...Diana, I see the "reply" link after your comments but when I click on that nothing happens. <br /><br />I love your garden .. every part, the pond is a favourite as is Paradise & Roses. You've created something very special there!Christine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-64955773542409666142012-01-15T21:27:40.972+02:002012-01-15T21:27:40.972+02:00Thank you for such a lovely walk through your gard...Thank you for such a lovely walk through your garden. It is so very different than the Lot we have here. Happy GBBD!janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970114848460567528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-88229708251806698812012-01-15T18:52:55.730+02:002012-01-15T18:52:55.730+02:00I'd say you've turned your "flat squa...I'd say you've turned your "flat square" into something remarkable and comfortable. The pond gardens must be especially welcome this time of summer...Jameshttp://soenyun.com/Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-73799842603521431432012-01-15T17:03:44.016+02:002012-01-15T17:03:44.016+02:00My aunt and uncle lived in Joburg for 6 yrs and no...My aunt and uncle lived in Joburg for 6 yrs and now a teacher friend is in SA at an Internat'l school. My pond isn't as grand as yours. If you blink you might miss it. :o) Here's a link to the post: http://www.ts-casamariposa.blogspot.com/2011/10/muck-bucket-frog-pond.html<br /><br />Your garden looks like a wonderful place to rest, laugh, and enjoy a great SA wine!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-68134262097468340412012-01-15T13:36:45.202+02:002012-01-15T13:36:45.202+02:00I love your garden! It has everything one needs, I...I love your garden! It has everything one needs, I think. Some nice resting spots, some figs (I miss ours in Hungary) and lots of trees and shrubs.<br />Lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735273216574108695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-7916201562683967282012-01-15T00:17:32.313+02:002012-01-15T00:17:32.313+02:00Diana, you and the Ungardener and the garden have ...Diana, you and the Ungardener and the garden have accomplished an amazing amount in four years--everything looks full and lush, especially for mid-summer with that sun beating down. I like what you say about letting the garden teach you. That's a lesson I'm beginning to learn. It really is almost like school--the same delight when you "get" it.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-54660687561055568192012-01-14T19:03:43.614+02:002012-01-14T19:03:43.614+02:00I vote for Rest and Be Thankful, the best thing to...I vote for Rest and Be Thankful, the best thing to do in the summer heat! I appreciate the long views of your garden, still lovely in midsummer. My own garden languishes in July and August, when it is too hot and humid to work in the garden.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-19994115439206616082012-01-14T18:33:52.213+02:002012-01-14T18:33:52.213+02:00What a wonderful tour ... I did not see the "...What a wonderful tour ... I did not see the "don't look that way" part! What an incredible garden/landscape/habitat/oasis you have created. Love the shady veranda.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694829333592209275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-74610094535484029452012-01-14T18:30:11.466+02:002012-01-14T18:30:11.466+02:00Loved seeing your wide views! You have a beautifu...Loved seeing your wide views! You have a beautiful garden. I can feel the peace it gives. I am especially jealous of your pathways.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com