tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post5223562989189056183..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Book Review and Giveaway: Refresh Your Garden Design With Color, Texture & FormShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-84943096596357897392014-03-17T10:29:20.820-05:002014-03-17T10:29:20.820-05:00Thanks SO much! I responded to your text. Let me...Thanks SO much! I responded to your text. Let me know if you didn't get it. Thanks again! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334065662340092861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-11167920504839627912014-03-17T09:34:37.925-05:002014-03-17T09:34:37.925-05:00Pulling out all the gomphrena in your front garden...Pulling out all the gomphrena in your front garden is what I call a new perspective already Heather! Now you need the book to figure out what to put there.<br /><br />The garden workshop is excellent, I should do a post on it.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-34939451849775986932014-03-17T09:29:33.331-05:002014-03-17T09:29:33.331-05:00It's an excellent resource for those types of ...It's an excellent resource for those types of spots.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55352658724919989932014-03-17T09:28:22.624-05:002014-03-17T09:28:22.624-05:00I'll post on the changes soon and it should be...I'll post on the changes soon and it should be several months before the results show.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-51466896091266867722014-03-17T09:25:27.460-05:002014-03-17T09:25:27.460-05:00Thank you Kris, it's nice to hear you enjoyed ...Thank you Kris, it's nice to hear you enjoyed the review.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-1418595558114197432014-03-17T09:22:12.020-05:002014-03-17T09:22:12.020-05:00Thank you Linda! I've only posted a few revie...Thank you Linda! I've only posted a few reviews so it's nice to have the positive feedback. Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-45412881524826722242014-03-17T09:19:16.181-05:002014-03-17T09:19:16.181-05:00The best first step in taking your garden to the n...The best first step in taking your garden to the next level is taking a fresh look and, as Rebecca shows in the book, photos are a good way to be objective.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44511207698791621222014-03-17T09:08:30.892-05:002014-03-17T09:08:30.892-05:00In certain areas of the yard I just toss it all in...In certain areas of the yard I just toss it all in and enjoy the results. In San Antonio a bright mix of colors always looks right. There are a few spots in the front where I want things to look especially good and that's where I'll add a few plants to help out.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-63122234164425355212014-03-17T09:03:08.724-05:002014-03-17T09:03:08.724-05:00It is so important to learn new lessons and contin...It is so important to learn new lessons and continue to look back at updating and refreshing old projects no matter how good our skills are. Plants are not static and neither are we.<br /><br />Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-48627080872187613862014-03-17T08:56:56.880-05:002014-03-17T08:56:56.880-05:00Jackie, you are the winner of the book! Congratul...Jackie, you are the winner of the book! Congratulations! There's lots of great advice and ideas for your garden in the book so I know you will find it helpful.<br /><br />Please contact me at stffox1atgmail.com so we can have the book sent to you.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-47097569025808427822014-03-16T09:24:18.645-05:002014-03-16T09:24:18.645-05:00Hi Barbara, thanks for stopping by and enjoying th...Hi Barbara, thanks for stopping by and enjoying the blog. It's so nice to hear from another local blogger. You live in a a very beautiful and special neighborhood which was home to several generations of my family long ago. We are a bit cooler here but my hoja santa seems to be coming back too.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-19211090948183655562014-03-15T23:13:55.184-05:002014-03-15T23:13:55.184-05:00Hi Shirley, I found your blog when I ran an image ...Hi Shirley, I found your blog when I ran an image search on "rose hedge." I'm planting one and wanted to look at some mature hedges for inspiration. Your gorgeous photos of the Antique Rose Emporium caught my attention, and I've spent the last 45 minutes enjoying your blog. What a cute shed you bulit! My house and garden are just north of downtown San Antonio, in Monte Vista. We're on a south-facing slope that generally stays 8 - 10 degrees warmer in winter than the published temperatures for San Antonio. I can often get papayas and bananas to produce fruit, but this winter's been a killer. Won't know for sure which plants will come back from the roots until the weather warms up. I was greatly cheered today to see the hoja santa and esperanza pushing up little green shoots, and the cassava leafing out. Thank you for the review of Rebecca Sweet's book. Looks like one I'd like to have, for sure. Barbarahttp://huerto-de-altamira.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56926956295982262662014-03-14T10:52:11.324-05:002014-03-14T10:52:11.324-05:00I have been eyeing this book as I am observing and...I have been eyeing this book as I am observing and redoing my garden this year where it may need it...perfect book from a wonderful writer and gardener...thanks for the giveaway Shirley!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-25361596469006145472014-03-12T21:27:57.390-05:002014-03-12T21:27:57.390-05:00Oh, I would love to have this book! Sorry to hear ...Oh, I would love to have this book! Sorry to hear about your plants, but as you say it gives you some opportunities. I'll soon find out what survived the polar vortex of 2014. I'm afraid to look ...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-31078704876932845532014-03-12T09:13:01.779-05:002014-03-12T09:13:01.779-05:00Great review--I always forget to think about the c...Great review--I always forget to think about the color wheel when I'm selecting plants to add to my yard. mcray@satx.rr.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863951091318995447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55145563336998910932014-03-12T07:27:00.359-05:002014-03-12T07:27:00.359-05:00Excellent book review! I've never been a color...Excellent book review! I've never been a color wheel person. I like lots of color and clashing doesn't bother me. I'm just happy when stuff grows. That said, I've had some wonderful accidents over the years which have really made me appreciate a good color combination.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-29064223210333004372014-03-12T06:46:25.625-05:002014-03-12T06:46:25.625-05:00That looks like a wonderful book. My half acre lan...That looks like a wonderful book. My half acre landscaping project could really use it!<br />tamishaughnessyatcomcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-60840270973340194432014-03-11T22:01:21.549-05:002014-03-11T22:01:21.549-05:00I have heard many favorable comments from friends ...I have heard many favorable comments from friends who already have this book. Am looking forward to reading it myself.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-38372612862155794332014-03-11T21:55:56.364-05:002014-03-11T21:55:56.364-05:00I LOVED this book. I borrowed a friend's copy,...I LOVED this book. I borrowed a friend's copy, and I am definitely gonna be acquiring one of my own. Lots of great advice, even if you have a design background like I do.Lorihttp://gardenerofgoodandevil.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-45741622831833250212014-03-11T20:39:44.579-05:002014-03-11T20:39:44.579-05:00With 2 acres to garden I need all the help I can g...With 2 acres to garden I need all the help I can get!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334065662340092861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-50056281961427194402014-03-11T20:29:25.715-05:002014-03-11T20:29:25.715-05:00I'm going to get this book (whether I buy it o...I'm going to get this book (whether I buy it or win it). I'm at the point in my gardening where I need to do more editing than additions. This books sounds helpful. Thanks for the review.Abbey Forneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866614408026320025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33631812090024517712014-03-11T19:15:12.721-05:002014-03-11T19:15:12.721-05:00Love your review and can't wait to see what yo...Love your review and can't wait to see what you're changing in your totally gorgeous garden! Linda Lehmusvirtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627888989903582881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-28349245750455205002014-03-11T17:13:55.036-05:002014-03-11T17:13:55.036-05:00I just recently discovered Rebecca Sweet's won...I just recently discovered Rebecca Sweet's wonderful website and will definitely get her book. Thank you for your thoughtful review.VJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682931388451213698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-320650897835204212014-03-11T07:37:36.158-05:002014-03-11T07:37:36.158-05:00What a detailed review. I have read one of Rebecca...What a detailed review. I have read one of Rebecca's other books and it was excellent! Central Valley Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300529616419981236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-20932364516441212542014-03-11T04:26:26.992-05:002014-03-11T04:26:26.992-05:00Add X years of drought + Y days of freeze here in ...Add X years of drought + Y days of freeze here in Texas = lots of space to start over!Jane Bhttp://www.hillcountrygardens.infonoreply@blogger.com