tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post3533112587153817215..comments2024-03-13T15:41:33.595-07:00Comments on A Way to Live: Retirement helps a lotDoyu Shoninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00148504542232844586noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-42013997513725108402010-03-07T07:50:50.269-08:002010-03-07T07:50:50.269-08:00Actually, there are some around here, but very pri...Actually, there are some around here, but very pricey for some reason, and I'm just being stubborn. But, they sound like fun, I'll do it! Thanks!Doyu Shoninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148504542232844586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-14683147702745698472010-03-06T19:15:35.705-08:002010-03-06T19:15:35.705-08:00hey risa! i'm excited because i know where you...hey risa! i'm excited because i know where you can get hardy kiwi! and fuzzy kiwi, if you're so inclined. <br /><br />the web site is www.ediblelandscaping.com, run by a friend of mine named michael mcconkey and his beautiful family. they're great folks, and produce really wonderful plants. they have always supplied acorn's fruit trees, berry bushes, etc (that's the farm i lived on in virginia). <br /><br />it looks like he's got about eight varieties of hardy kiwi - i've tasted the red variety myself, at his place in afton, va - it was delicious!<br /><br />the site can be overwhelming to navigate, so i'd suggest clicking 'plant categories' on the left and going right to the vines/kiwi section, otherwise there's a lot of tempting stuff to scroll through!hennalionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402911585177077101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-34900950690045248612010-03-06T05:05:39.783-08:002010-03-06T05:05:39.783-08:00Hi Risa,
Totally echoing anon's comment! I a...Hi Risa,<br /><br />Totally echoing anon's comment! I always take such pleasure from your posts and could leave a comment pretty much every time saying how lovely and inspiring I find each one, but I just wanted to pop in and say <i>this</i> post is so lovely and inspiring!<br /><br />"You can get a lot done even if you are a lazy or timid person or deal with some disabilities (or all three as in the present instance), simply by finding out what your rhythms are and adjusting to them."<br /><br />Thank you so much for that.<br /><br />Restful and restorative vibes to you!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504083012497351241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-61706289776134511362010-03-05T22:42:36.354-08:002010-03-05T22:42:36.354-08:00As I suspected we are in the same zone :)As I suspected we are in the same zone :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001338207998502903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-24390208229629066872010-03-05T11:44:48.351-08:002010-03-05T11:44:48.351-08:00Zone 8a, I'm told. Yes, hoping to see the figs...Zone 8a, I'm told. Yes, hoping to see the figs resprout from the ground. Thank you for the encouragement, everyone!Doyu Shoninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148504542232844586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-24681329843072491062010-03-05T08:59:52.363-08:002010-03-05T08:59:52.363-08:00Risa,
When you figure out goumis (hey they are ni...Risa, <br />When you figure out goumis (hey they are nitrogen fixing!) let us know what you used them for. The taste is very interesting sweet tart with a strong hit of tannin I think. Maybe there's a wine in there....maybe an additive to an otherwise bland fruit wine. I am convinced these funny little berries need more uses than me just eating them straight out of the garden. By the way what zone are you?<br />(I predict your fig will come back.)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001338207998502903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-91724190123553304922010-03-05T07:03:02.214-08:002010-03-05T07:03:02.214-08:00What a great variety of orchard trees! I wish I ha...What a great variety of orchard trees! I wish I had access to Choke Cherry. We love lots and lots of Wild Cherry though and the birds continue to bless us with more every year. Not so good for the livestock. I've got to figure out a remedy for that one. Leaf blower I think!<br /><br />I hope Risa is up and about soon...it's almost 10am here!! ;) What you said is so true. We just live is such a rush rush society and never give ourselves time. Time to relax and unwind is vital to good health and healing. I'm glad that my Honey understood that. Most folks couldn't understand that "my job" was to get well....I did...now my job entails so much more and I'm so grateful!!!Diane@Peaceful Acreshttp://butterfliesandbumblebees.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28394335.post-87549602600827471812010-03-04T19:55:43.813-08:002010-03-04T19:55:43.813-08:00Hi Risa -- I just want to let you know how much I ...Hi Risa -- I just want to let you know how much I enjoy your narrated journey to sustainability. Because of your thoughtful insights accompanied by wonderful and useful pictures, I often bring you with me in the garden (the real one and the garden of my mind).<br /><br />I learn a lot from you and Beloved (most recently about the cautiously impressive hay hook!!), and find your writings forever important and inspiring. <br /><br />Thank you for writing about your life.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />~d :)<br /><br />P.S. I really wanted to introduce....I'm hooked!! ;)<br /><br />Enjoy your new fruit trees, and may some cute kiwis surface soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com