Comments on: Mad hair and laughter

By: Andi - udandi

Andi - udandi — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:03:13 +0000

I’m so glad you entered your photo in iheartfaces because I’ve been randomly clicking links and discovering new blogs (which to me is almost better than winning a contest) and now I have another blog to share with my gardening coworker!

Your smile is pure joy – thanks for sharing!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:39:14 +0000

I’m glad you are participating in i heart faces. The main thing is: have fun, inspire others and glean inspiration from them in return.

By: theArthurClan

theArthurClan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:39:43 +0000

I’m so glad you entered your photo onto our website even though you don’t consider yourself to be a professional. It’s wonderful to see beautiful faces of joy from all over the world! All the photos have been so inspiring. 🙂

~Angie
co-founder of I â™¥ Faces

By: Domestic Executive

Domestic Executive — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:36:43 +0000

In reply to Jeff. Hi Jeff, it's hard to think of the cold in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures in the UK are -10 at the moment. It's warm here and the real summer hasn't arrived yet! JT x

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:25:55 +0000

Wow, what a sight for my eyes, which now only gaze at snow in Minnesota and get frostbitten by bitter temps, Julie! I did get just a little warmer yesterday (mentally, at least) when I ordered seeds for my spring planting.

Congrats on the broccoli!

By: Domestic Executive

Domestic Executive — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:27:04 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Oh Sarah, if only I could grow lettuces. I was inspired to give it another go and planted some cos lettuce out this week. It makes me laugh to see things grow. I don't know why as I know growing vegetables should be a serious business if you're planning to sustain your larder from it in the future! JTx

By: Domestic Executive

Domestic Executive — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:21:57 +0000

In reply to Jane. Hi Jane, the key to is to keep the bassets out. I have had to build little fences around all the flower beds and potager patch. It's a nightmare otherwise. Fortunately they are short dogs so the fences don't need to be high! Thanks for your recommendation. I'll definitely check it out. JT

By: Domestic Executive

Domestic Executive — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:17:55 +0000

In reply to Marrisa. Maybe we should have a blog A&P show to showcase our efforts when the time comes. Of course I don't blog about the cauliflowers that keep blowing away or the seeds that don't germinate or the things I keep standing on! It's all part of the learning though. Jxx

By: Marrisa

Marrisa — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:41:23 +0000

Well done!!!! Awww Julie you must be so proud. I have the ‘bug’ which I must have inherited from my Grandfather for the joy of growing my own food. I go out to check on my mini veggie patch 6 times a day at least. Tomorrow I am doing some shifting. The Brocolli have outgrown their space and need replanting, we have found a good spot away from the Denver, so it should be fine. Well done again, the photos are amazing and show pure joy!!! xx

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:41:02 +0000

Congratulations on the brocolli! It looks fabulous. Do you have problems with Mssrs Fortnum and Mason having a snuffle around? My friend Hilary has a Sheltie who has to be tied up when she tends her allotment. One year he ate an entire row of asparagus with a few carrots for dessert!

A random BBC link. My lovely friend Fiona, who lives in Paris, used to work for Fortnum and Mason. She has been a foodie and food writer for about 20 years and has a fabulous site called http://www.recipes2share.com. There’s bound to be some exotic recipe there for your beautiful broccs.