tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post6881478078112104059..comments2024-03-28T13:31:17.000-07:00Comments on Chickadee Gardens: Welcome to Saint Helens, Our New HomeChickadee Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-55542292825263055812016-02-28T22:59:16.643-08:002016-02-28T22:59:16.643-08:00Wow what a great new place to live. I loved lookin...Wow what a great new place to live. I loved looking at all your pictures. Moving to a new place can always be tricky but I think the decision was the right one. Change is always good as we adapt and experience new things along the way. Keep up the great work and look forward to reading much more. Thanks.<br /><br /><a href="http://buyersagentsanantonio.com/" rel="nofollow">Martin Moran @ Buyers Agent San Antonio</a>Martin Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739150773452530956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-877639021532524562016-01-11T09:50:50.544-08:002016-01-11T09:50:50.544-08:00My hellebores tell me it is nearly SPRING...come v...My hellebores tell me it is nearly SPRING...come visit in the spring-spring and see if there are plants you would like for your new digs. Great adventure, moving. Have you ever been so tired ... and happy all at the same time? Our move from NYC to Oak Grove 9 years ago was an amazing journey. Deep breaths. It just gets better and better. Cozying up a new home lays a strong foundation for creativity, magic, oxygen. Full speed ahead. Jerijerihise@comcast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-36865630316374333542016-01-09T23:45:46.732-08:002016-01-09T23:45:46.732-08:00Moving is so stressful. It took a year after movin...Moving is so stressful. It took a year after moving before our current house felt like home. And a lot of plants I'd moved from my old garden had to tough it out in pots on the patio for months on end before I got them into garden beds (and most got moved after that). But suddenly you turn a corner, and you know you're home. You'll be growing new roots before you know it, and already the adventure of your new home and garden has begun. Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-86040643367300052222016-01-09T11:52:08.829-08:002016-01-09T11:52:08.829-08:00Yay! Comforting indeed. It's really the burbs ...Yay! Comforting indeed. It's really the burbs out here, but if you keep going down the road from where you turn on to our street, it literally is the country. I kind of wish we were out that way a bit more but it's also good to be connected to humanity. Sort of. Hahah...anhyhow, COME VISIT!Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-66527090812664919932016-01-09T11:50:53.578-08:002016-01-09T11:50:53.578-08:00Good point, Scott. Yes, it was a dry dry dry winte...Good point, Scott. Yes, it was a dry dry dry winter/spring last year, thank you for the reminder. Let's hope for just normal rain for a change, eh?Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-31869420263531751332016-01-09T11:50:09.873-08:002016-01-09T11:50:09.873-08:00OMG really? That's just far too many times. I ...OMG really? That's just far too many times. I hope it sells quickly, too. Thanks! I am having fun so far, sort of...there are just SO many things to cover. I couldn't imagine having to remodel. Oy. At least we don't have to face that burden!Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-73077378446369460482016-01-09T11:49:02.863-08:002016-01-09T11:49:02.863-08:00Aw, thanks Denise. I am glad other gardeners belie...Aw, thanks Denise. I am glad other gardeners believe I can do it. Sometimes it's overwhelming...Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-60629177018033500472016-01-09T11:48:21.927-08:002016-01-09T11:48:21.927-08:00Ah, well...you never know! Here's hoping.Ah, well...you never know! Here's hoping.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-59567833917514634512016-01-08T19:40:37.116-08:002016-01-08T19:40:37.116-08:00OMG, this is totally feeding into my country livin...OMG, this is totally feeding into my country living fantasy! And the fact that the Safeway is only 2 miles away is totally comforting (you don't have to totally off-grid it!). Good going, T!fifinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-58342967819783462172016-01-08T16:45:24.913-08:002016-01-08T16:45:24.913-08:00I'm so excited for you, as always...and glad y...I'm so excited for you, as always...and glad you're finally settling in. I'm sure your plants will be fine...just don't forget to water them if it goes too long without raining. I've had plants sit in pots all winter after I dug them up in the fall and forgot to plant them...they were fine after planting the following spring. Last year, however, it stopped raining in February and I didn't put 2 and 2 together...lost plants I had moved and sort of forgotten, assuming our winter rains would take care of them!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-29722436094151372582016-01-08T16:25:23.443-08:002016-01-08T16:25:23.443-08:00I'm leaning towards gone gone gone...but just ...I'm leaning towards gone gone gone...but just in case I watered it good and I'll cut it back in a couple months and see if any new growth appears. Funny I felt so smug when I was in California and saw them blooming all over the place "I've got one of those at home!"...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-29718412242131140072016-01-08T14:28:39.501-08:002016-01-08T14:28:39.501-08:00Moving can definitely be stressful. I've done ...Moving can definitely be stressful. I've done it 17 times! But some of the military moves were easy because I wasn't emotionally invested in the place we were living. We knew it was temporary. Your house is gorgeous. I hope it sells quickly. :o) Have fun setting up your new home. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-85385775690202259382016-01-08T13:28:17.520-08:002016-01-08T13:28:17.520-08:00I am so glad I had the good fortune to see the O.G...I am so glad I had the good fortune to see the O.G. Chickadee Gardens and now get to follow along with your new adventures. I know you will make the new Chickadee Gardens just as wonderful -- you've got creativity and energy to spare!Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-82692601978439963732016-01-08T08:49:03.967-08:002016-01-08T08:49:03.967-08:00Oh, yes, there's a mountain view! Wanna come s...Oh, yes, there's a mountain view! Wanna come see it and "Anna's corner garden" too? <br /><br />I am praying the potted plants will survive. I will keep close tabs on what these guys will do, I thought about that - if they survive this they may be tougher than ever. <br /><br />Glad you liked the photos, please come out and play! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-40377012773041900672016-01-08T08:47:44.344-08:002016-01-08T08:47:44.344-08:00That is encouraging, Danger. Most gardeners I ask ...That is encouraging, Danger. Most gardeners I ask say basically the same thing, but I question my potting quality. Some of the little guys were frozen solid dirt cubes, but I will wait and see.<br /><br />I am sorry about your sweet Callistemon! Too bad, if I come across another I'll grab it for you. Do you think it would come back from the roots or it's gone gone gone?Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-37302943146483216092016-01-08T07:17:01.974-08:002016-01-08T07:17:01.974-08:00I can't believe you haven't told me about ...I can't believe you haven't told me about your mountain view before! That alone would have sealed the deal for me. As for your plants - I bet most will be fine. Like babies, they are tougher than most of us think. For those that survive their near death experience, you may see some interesting things happening - like new variegation patterns etc. I'm not kidding - I have several examples of that in my yar Nice to see your surrounds - my blood pressure dropped just from admiring your photos.Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-11674797764397773432016-01-07T22:53:23.851-08:002016-01-07T22:53:23.851-08:00I believe Patricia could weigh in on the amazing a...I believe Patricia could weigh in on the amazing ability of plants to bounce back from an untimely move. I remember she thought hers were goners but many of them surprised her. Here's wishing the same thing for you!<br /><br />In a related story - remember the Callistemon 'little john' (or something like that) which I bought from you (at work) last fall? It's dead. Not because of the cold but because it was in the SPGreenhouse and I had the heater on all weekend and it got too hot and dry. Killed by love...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-8821092383461372792016-01-07T20:18:25.719-08:002016-01-07T20:18:25.719-08:00Starting to settle in! So are your pots in the gre...Starting to settle in! So are your pots in the greenhouse or outside? I'm just worried the ones that have some roots exposed due to hasty digging and are frozen solid will be goners. Here's hoping for both of us! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-90117012964142225622016-01-07T20:17:15.714-08:002016-01-07T20:17:15.714-08:00Hi Valorie, thanks for commenting and reading! Wel...Hi Valorie, thanks for commenting and reading! Well, this is a great part of the world to live, where is your family? I will say Saint Helens is NOT a walking town...I love to walk, so I'll have to adjust somehow. Portland is a great walking town, of course - downtown and the Pearl District are much fun for exploring on foot. Keep in touch, I'll be interested to know when and if you move out this way. You'll have to come by the garden if you do. Cheers and I'm thrilled you enjoy the blog - it's nice to know people out there read it. Happy new year! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-29719459475264018852016-01-07T20:13:47.499-08:002016-01-07T20:13:47.499-08:00I'm glad you think so, Alan. Maybe I'm pan...I'm glad you think so, Alan. Maybe I'm panicking a little. That's funny Digby growls at deer, too. Crazy animals! We love 'em. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-74463643758215168722016-01-07T12:14:57.114-08:002016-01-07T12:14:57.114-08:00Glad to hear you're starting to settle in and ...Glad to hear you're starting to settle in and explore. I still have a large contingent of plants in nursery pots that didn't get planted last year. I too hope they survive the winter.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-7887115895708839522016-01-07T10:51:19.906-08:002016-01-07T10:51:19.906-08:00I so enjoy your blog and now reading of your move....I so enjoy your blog and now reading of your move. We live in Rochester, NY but were out visiting your way at Thanksgiving and actually explored St. Helens a bit. So your pictures reminded me of our lovely trip. We have family in the area and are thinking of relocating there. I really liked St. Helens, but we would prefer a walking village/town so we'll have to do more exploring. Thank you for sharing your moving story, it's fascinating!valorie grace hallinanhttp://bookscansavealife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-61767300012084131662016-01-07T07:33:50.454-08:002016-01-07T07:33:50.454-08:00Nice seeing your new surroundings! I'm sure th...Nice seeing your new surroundings! I'm sure the majority of the plants will be fine, and a growling cat is something I'm familiar with -- the deer get growls from our Digby, as do any people walking past. :)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.com