An Important Interjection!

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I know you were expecting the next installment of the mystery happening in The Garden At Crocker Croft, as written in Barbee's Blog. The writer has not forgotten you, it is just that a big exciting happening occurred!

You may remember that Barbee' is a member of Blotanical.com. There has been a big annual contest going on over there. We were supposed to enter our blogs in the categories in which we wanted to be remembered. I didn't even do that (because, I know how stiff is the competition), but someone else nominated Barbee's Blog, which I consider a great compliment. Then it was on the short list, an even greater (and getting to be exciting) compliment.

When I received some notes of congratulations, it sent me running over there to see what was happening. The votes had been tallied at Blotanical, and (surprises never cease), Barbee's Blog was voted number one of the Kentucky members. Now, if you knew the competition, you would be as surprised as I am.

A multitude of excited thank-yous to all Blotanical members who voted for me. This is quite an honor that I do not take lightly. Thank you.

Now, I promise (I think.), the next post will reveal the mystery in the garden. I'm working on it. Need more photos. Things do interfere. While bending over gathering okra (dwarf plants), I had a spell of vertigo, lost my balance, fell out of one flower bed, reeled out of control across a section of lawn, then fell into another flowerbed flat on my front side, flattening a bunch of New England asters, kissed the ground with no intention of doing so, scraped the bridge of my nose, and sprained a knee. Now, I'm walking like Chester in the old (very old) TV series Gun Smoke. Well, that really dates me!

No, this is not the one where I fell.
It's just a pretty picture.

On Again, Off Again

My blog is one in the group of blogs that has had trouble getting picked up by the Blotanical Picks Lists. It works, then it doesn't; then it works, then it doesn't. Off and on, off then on, then off again.

I wrote a thank you post when it seemed to be working... only to discover that it was not. Several days later, it did work, but by then my thank yous were too far away to be seen by those I was trying to reach. It seems to be working again, therefore, I am running it again. If you nominated my blog or voted for it in the recent competition, I do hope you see this post.


I am running late with my Thank Yous, but that does not mean I am any less grateful; quite the opposite, actually. I kept putting this off because I couldn't find words with deep enough meaning to express my feelings of surprise, happiness, and gratitude to those of you who nominated me for an award in Blotanical's first annual blog and post contest. And more thank yous to all the people who voted for my blog in the category "Best U.S. Blog".

When I look at the list of winners and see that my blog came in fifth after four very outstanding blogs, I feel humble and grateful, and to say the least, very surprised. Thank you everyone.
But, do you want to know a secret?!
(whisper... I voted for Frances, too! :)

Leaving you with a few snapshots of my jungle in springtime.
Thank you, again.

Thank You

I am running late with my Thank Yous, but that does not mean I am any less grateful; quite the opposite, actually. I kept putting this off because I couldn't find words with deep enough meaning to express my feelings of surprise, happiness, and gratitude to those of you who nominated me for an award in Blotanical's first annual blog and post contest. And more thank yous to all the people who voted for my blog in the category "Best US Blog".

When I look at the list of winners and see that my blog came in fifth after four very outstanding blogs, I feel humble and grateful, and to say the least, very surprised. Thank you everyone.
But, do you want to know a secret?!
(whisper... I voted for Frances, too! :)

Leaving you with a few snapshots of my jungle in the spring.
Thank you, again.

Blotanical

Hello, spring - the time for digging is finally here! Still too wet out there? Do as I do, plow through the Internet watching for blogs and web sites about gardens, gardening, and other gardeners. That is the greatest time evaporator I have ever seen.

During my recent digging explorations I hit pay dirt: gold in the form of the web site Blotanical. I will never have to search for gardening friends on the Internet again.

What is a blotanical? It is the hottest new web site for gardeners! That said, you can probably guess that the name is a twist on the words: blog and botanical. Clever idea and creation of Stuart Robinson a talented young man in Australia who apparently does not sleep judging by all his activities.

Been snubbed by Open Directory Project? Go to Blotanical and be received most warmly by hundreds of friendly gardener blog writers. There is a lot to read and do there. Not sure how it works? The web site is rather new and being upgraded frequently, but any member will be happy to answer your questions and there is a good help button there if you need Stuart himself.

Here is the link to transport you there: Blotanical

Believe me, you are in for a real treat - no - a feast of beauty and friendship!