tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post8634437946164618014..comments2024-03-17T05:30:42.919-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - November 28, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-16580048391470921272016-12-09T08:22:18.005-05:002016-12-09T08:22:18.005-05:00Thanks Layanee - it was a good broccoli year in sp...Thanks Layanee - it was a good broccoli year in spite of all the heat we had. I've not seen any cabbage loopers but we are inundated by cabbage worms, which means that all our brassicas are under netting practically all season long - a necessary evil ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-69447420240074821772016-12-08T07:56:44.314-05:002016-12-08T07:56:44.314-05:00I adore broccoli and did plant it in the garden th...I adore broccoli and did plant it in the garden this year. Alas all the cole crops suffered from cabbage looper and I am not much for spraying. Yours looks delicious.Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-66806044142624881452016-12-07T15:07:55.325-05:002016-12-07T15:07:55.325-05:00Nov & especially Dec are such busy months of t...Nov & especially Dec are such busy months of the year that I'm thinking taking a break may not be a bad idea to continue in the future. I'm sure the Fling is eating up any spare moments you may have this winter :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-1247096716049499972016-12-05T21:06:44.461-05:002016-12-05T21:06:44.461-05:00Every year I go on hiatus during Nov and Dec. Sinc...Every year I go on hiatus during Nov and Dec. Since I still have my post up about the Fling, I haven't blogged at all but will be back to reading and commenting on blogs in Jan. Take a rest! We'll be here when you get back. :o) Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-16270525680885485142016-11-30T22:44:30.828-05:002016-11-30T22:44:30.828-05:00Nice last harvest Nice last harvest Mrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-70648827902879588642016-11-30T20:07:40.232-05:002016-11-30T20:07:40.232-05:00Thank you Jason...and the last pickings of the sea...Thank you Jason...and the last pickings of the season are definitely savoured:)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-72200487213367513342016-11-30T20:06:46.979-05:002016-11-30T20:06:46.979-05:00Thank you Beth - it is tough going but, as with mo...Thank you Beth - it is tough going but, as with most things, we usually manage to get through them somehow. I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15348597776003935682016-11-30T20:05:24.057-05:002016-11-30T20:05:24.057-05:00Thank you Nancy :)Thank you Nancy :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-57792434589909454022016-11-30T09:51:16.598-05:002016-11-30T09:51:16.598-05:00I hope your dad recovers soon. The broccoli looks ...I hope your dad recovers soon. The broccoli looks good!Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-65763557637976450172016-11-29T22:49:32.004-05:002016-11-29T22:49:32.004-05:00Oh, so sorry to hear about your dad, Margaret. Tha...Oh, so sorry to hear about your dad, Margaret. That is tough and I will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family in the months ahead. The season is draining as it is, as you mention. Take care and schedule some time for yourself, if possible. Hugs.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-78207027821720203442016-11-29T21:21:04.417-05:002016-11-29T21:21:04.417-05:00I am so sorry to hear about your Dad during this C...I am so sorry to hear about your Dad during this Christmas season. Hugs from IN. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-46471827065472664542016-11-29T10:15:13.641-05:002016-11-29T10:15:13.641-05:00Thank you for the e-hugs Helen :)Thank you for the e-hugs Helen :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-35432791183967834792016-11-28T22:06:47.408-05:002016-11-28T22:06:47.408-05:00Oh, Margaret, I'm very saddened to hear about ...Oh, Margaret, I'm very saddened to hear about your dad. Sending you hugs through the e-waves. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2801429934301753452016-11-28T20:38:22.113-05:002016-11-28T20:38:22.113-05:00Thank you Sue - everyone's kind words mean the...Thank you Sue - everyone's kind words mean the world to me.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-16791396216484054472016-11-28T20:37:35.892-05:002016-11-28T20:37:35.892-05:00Thank you, Dave. It is definitely too easy to be ...Thank you, Dave. It is definitely too easy to be so preoccupied with taking care of everyone else that we forget we won't be able to do that if we don't give ourselves a bit of breathing space. And even when we "know" that, it's good to be reminded every once in a while - I for one have quite a bad memory when it comes to overdoing.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-81039415848677650152016-11-28T20:30:56.269-05:002016-11-28T20:30:56.269-05:00Thank you, Jo - The hospital visits are sometimes ...Thank you, Jo - The hospital visits are sometimes difficult, especially on the bad days when he is weak and so unlike the person we all know. Everyone's time eventually draws to a close, but that knowledge doesn't really make things any easier.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-9961749099658234632016-11-28T20:27:31.478-05:002016-11-28T20:27:31.478-05:00Thank you Michelle - I am hoping to do just that. ...Thank you Michelle - I am hoping to do just that. It's all about priorities, isn't it, and making the right choice in the here and now. We are trying to keep things relatively normal, especially for the kids and I think that will help us too.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-58091490063630046372016-11-28T20:24:14.064-05:002016-11-28T20:24:14.064-05:00Thank you for caring, Jane - I'm pretty good a...Thank you for caring, Jane - I'm pretty good at compartmentalizing and I didn't want anyone thinking I was simply losing interest.<br />Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-34716943867225611682016-11-28T20:23:09.986-05:002016-11-28T20:23:09.986-05:00Thank you Sue. The stress is getting to me which ...Thank you Sue. The stress is getting to me which is why I decided to pull back. A stressed out and exhausted me doesn't do anyone any good. And I'm all about Christmas, so a BIG Merry Christmas to you too. I have my fingers crossed for a white one :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-66379747695929437512016-11-28T17:58:28.208-05:002016-11-28T17:58:28.208-05:00I am really sorry to hear about your dad. These ti...I am really sorry to hear about your dad. These times are always so difficult, take care.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-23161094727561295652016-11-28T14:36:49.673-05:002016-11-28T14:36:49.673-05:00So sorry to hear about your dad Margaret! It's...So sorry to hear about your dad Margaret! It's a stressful time of year for sure even without dealing with a sick family member, so I know it must be doubly so for you now. We'll look forward to your blogging when you feel like it. And be sure and take care of yourself too. It's easy to forget ourselves sometimes, but I know from experience we need to take care of us too even as we are taking care of others!Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-76279227126281666722016-11-28T12:41:39.781-05:002016-11-28T12:41:39.781-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, it's ...I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, it's understandable that you're feeling as you are. Hospital visiting is very draining, as is everything which goes on in school around Christmas time when you've got young children. Don't forget to look after yourself amongst everything else.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-8161690744858600432016-11-28T12:20:30.162-05:002016-11-28T12:20:30.162-05:00Oh Margaret, I am so sorry to hear about your Fath...Oh Margaret, I am so sorry to hear about your Father. The blog can wait, spend as much time as you can with your Father as you can and take the rest of the holidays as they come. I'm looking forward to reading your 2016 evaluations and 2017 plans when you're ready to write again. I hope your holidays are enjoyable in spite of the stress. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-76657226954309406942016-11-28T12:03:48.082-05:002016-11-28T12:03:48.082-05:00Margaret, I'm glad you wrote about what you di...Margaret, I'm glad you wrote about what you did, that way I know the silence is intended and not because something has happened to you.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-84213909423813898502016-11-28T11:52:06.092-05:002016-11-28T11:52:06.092-05:00Hi Margaret--so sorry to hear about your dad. It&#...Hi Margaret--so sorry to hear about your dad. It's best to spend time with him and to also take care of YOU.<br />We'll be watching for your upcoming posts, and if I don't get the chance before then, Merry Christmas ( I'm soooo not PC!) and hope you are ok through all that's going on. Take careSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com