tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post112894686563072997..comments2023-10-15T03:31:24.587-04:00Comments on MountainMama: The Garden, Then & NowDebbie - Mountain Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-84702106319005801592019-02-21T12:08:38.089-05:002019-02-21T12:08:38.089-05:00Aww, thanks Simona!! I'm definitely blessed t...Aww, thanks Simona!! I'm definitely blessed to live in such a beautiful area! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-55440236824853794892019-02-20T07:05:39.616-05:002019-02-20T07:05:39.616-05:00Such a good idea to show pictures from winter and ...Such a good idea to show pictures from winter and sommer. Your garden looks amazing in both season. Have a nice day, SimonaSimonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803855738597831894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-67296403037330187402019-02-05T10:37:54.637-05:002019-02-05T10:37:54.637-05:00We actually got to 60 yesterday, Sue, talk about a...We actually got to 60 yesterday, Sue, talk about a tease! It sure felt good, though - I spent a little time outdoors with my face turned to the sun, and actually hung out a load of laundry!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-51138528260277608922019-02-05T10:37:06.913-05:002019-02-05T10:37:06.913-05:00It's nice to get a little snow every few days ...It's nice to get a little snow every few days to keep the snow 'fresh' Pattie - after a few days it gets rather ugly looking along the roads, but it is what it is!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-50492384998665016312019-02-05T10:36:16.408-05:002019-02-05T10:36:16.408-05:00It has started to melt the last two days, Carole, ...It has started to melt the last two days, Carole, but there are still mountains of snow everywhere you look from the plows. Those will be with us for months, I think!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-62586720272451297082019-02-05T10:35:27.360-05:002019-02-05T10:35:27.360-05:00That's exactly how I feel, Cindy!! We can'...That's exactly how I feel, Cindy!! We can't change nature, there's not one thing we can do to speed up the coming of spring, so we may as well settle in and enjoy the ride!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-23948054341864475212019-02-05T10:34:45.617-05:002019-02-05T10:34:45.617-05:00So true, Karen Ann, in March the light starts chan...So true, Karen Ann, in March the light starts changing, the days feel longer, we change the clocks (March 10th - can't wait!!) and even though we may have snow, we can feel spring on its way!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-80373513276969749262019-02-05T10:33:36.121-05:002019-02-05T10:33:36.121-05:00And yet I found myself busier than ever this past ...And yet I found myself busier than ever this past weekend, Leigh - go figure!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-46304514245912353552019-02-05T10:33:10.835-05:002019-02-05T10:33:10.835-05:00I'm looking forward to the smell of the earth ...I'm looking forward to the smell of the earth once more, Nancy, and starting seeds definitely fills that yearning!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63233832174507383972019-02-05T10:32:36.009-05:002019-02-05T10:32:36.009-05:00We've had a warm spell this week, as I'm s...We've had a warm spell this week, as I'm sure you have, Kim - I enjoyed feeling the sunshine on my face, that's for sure....but it's also such a tease!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-34931716588114978392019-02-03T21:54:44.992-05:002019-02-03T21:54:44.992-05:00The then and now photos are great! Our temperature...The then and now photos are great! Our temperature went up to the 40s this afternoon and it felt like a heat wave after all that bitter cold. It even smelled a little like spring. (Teasing us - I'm sure there's more snow and freezing temperatures coming!) Hope you'll be warming up a little this week, too. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107838233635613580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63392255179295181262019-02-03T13:51:29.291-05:002019-02-03T13:51:29.291-05:00I have to say that there is such beauty in snow. I...I have to say that there is such beauty in snow. I really don’t mind winter, but then it’s rare that we get the kind of snow that you do. This year was quite a surprise because we had three snowfalls in November. That is extremely rare! I far prefer to get snow in November and December, and be done with it because I’m ready for spring at that point, than to have it show up in February or March, as it sometimes does. Yes, there’s not the privacy that summer brings, but there is such brightness that I find snow quite cheery.Pattie @ Olla-Podridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347912758342365514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-32061619526997118392019-02-02T16:52:59.651-05:002019-02-02T16:52:59.651-05:00Interesting pictures in spring and snow. Here'...Interesting pictures in spring and snow. Here's hoping for a nice summer and that you aren't buried in snow too long.Carole @ From My Carolina Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297429399723723944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-22397355881411882812019-02-02T10:13:38.695-05:002019-02-02T10:13:38.695-05:00I enjoyed seeing both looks of the seasons. I an...I enjoyed seeing both looks of the seasons. I annoy people because I look at winter as a treasure as much as warmer months. Both filled with their own beauty and peace and calmer winters give us rest waiting for the work although enjoyable in spring and summer. You can't change nature so enjoy the ride and life.<br /><br />Cindy cloches and lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364674775069599236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63947603523608457322019-02-02T06:21:06.611-05:002019-02-02T06:21:06.611-05:00Your deck is huge! What an awesome outdoor living ... Your deck is huge! What an awesome outdoor living space!... and.. just four more weeks and it will at least be MARCH. Of course we've had snow in April, too... but just being able to say March in four weeks feels uplifting.. lol.. Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-2503837565463863232019-02-01T21:34:28.905-05:002019-02-01T21:34:28.905-05:00That's a lot of snow! But you're right abo...That's a lot of snow! But you're right about winter, it's the season of rest. Or it should be in the natural rhythm of things. Beautiful photos. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-79278993907918521312019-02-01T19:28:40.887-05:002019-02-01T19:28:40.887-05:00Hi Debbie, Winter is beautiful but I am with your...Hi Debbie, Winter is beautiful but I am with your daughter - so over it! Have fun starting seeds! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-20653284061241107682019-02-01T19:00:15.854-05:002019-02-01T19:00:15.854-05:00I have to say, Debbie, I'm with your daughter,...I have to say, Debbie, I'm with your daughter, so done with winter...not a fan of snow...but your garden looks stunning in winter. Of course, it's so colorful and literally fruitful in the warmer months, but it's magical covered in snow. Enjoy that view! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-2374116514576545992019-02-01T15:26:03.907-05:002019-02-01T15:26:03.907-05:00Spring will come a lot earlier in your neck of the...Spring will come a lot earlier in your neck of the woods, Lisa, that's for sure!! It's a long way off for us, although we're due a couple of warmer days early next week. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-43522685744623662092019-02-01T15:25:12.082-05:002019-02-01T15:25:12.082-05:00Same here, I can't imagine living in a locatio...Same here, I can't imagine living in a location where there weren't four seasons! I look forward to each season, each with its pros and cons! Spring is lovely in the mountains, but spring cleanup in the garden is back breaking. Same with the fall...plus we're harvesting veggies like crazy, and I'm working long hours in the kitchen on my days off to process it all. But I wouldn't trade my country life, that's for sure!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-43141682670934405062019-02-01T15:23:14.795-05:002019-02-01T15:23:14.795-05:00Shoveling snow isn't fun, Lorraine!! The last...Shoveling snow isn't fun, Lorraine!! The last storm was wet, heavy, awful stuff to shovel - this snowfall was much lighter and fluffier, so a lot easier to shovel. It makes a huge difference!! No, I can't stay home from work, unfortunately....that's why we drive all wheel drive vehicles up here with studded snow tires! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-49295248562273507852019-02-01T14:20:35.638-05:002019-02-01T14:20:35.638-05:00So pretty but man! Thats a lot of snow! Geez. We m...So pretty but man! Thats a lot of snow! Geez. We might see some this month. February is when we get a flurry or two. Haha. Cant wait till spring. <br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-83280481653928712012019-02-01T14:10:37.543-05:002019-02-01T14:10:37.543-05:00Love the comparisons! I garden a bit also and liv...Love the comparisons! I garden a bit also and live in central MN and do enjoy the winter time for the reason of enjoying time inside. I could have done without the -35 temps this last week but overall, I enjoy the seasons and the different focus they bring!Ggeise14https://www.blogger.com/profile/17575652002525162699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-26261861857827385652019-02-01T12:44:12.910-05:002019-02-01T12:44:12.910-05:00Shoveling snow to mew would be harder work than &#...Shoveling snow to mew would be harder work than 'gardening'. How neat to see the difference in winter and full blown gardening season. It definitely gives you something to look forward to.<br /><br />Are you able to stay home from work?<br /><br />I don't get a break from gardening living where I do and it seems like too much at times, but I do enjoy it, weeds and all. Having more rain today so I'm not doing any outside work. <br /><br />Be warm and stay safe ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-27549018694393674472019-02-01T11:46:19.467-05:002019-02-01T11:46:19.467-05:00It can feel a bit overwhelming at times, Brenda, t...It can feel a bit overwhelming at times, Brenda, that's for sure. If I was retired and had more time....but since I still work full time, my weekends are BUSY!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.com