Last year, when I turned one, I never thought I would be continuing for another year, I thought that I might lost interest in blogging.
I have seen a lot of bloggers come and go over my two years, and I wondered if I might be among them. When I moved to Barbados, I wondered if I should stop as well, after all this blog was to be my record of Kilbourne Grove. But, I persevered, (after getting a lot of comments, asking me not to stop). So I continue, hope you are still enjoying it.
Thank you, thank you for encouraging me, for picking me up when I am down, for your helpful suggestions, and great ideas, you mean the world to me.
If you are interested in reading it, this is my very first post.
I am a floral designer living in a tiny condo in downtown Toronto, Canada's largest city. But on the weekend, I am a gardener/frustrated architect trying to keep up with a 3/4 acre garden in Owen Sound, Ontario, a warm (to Canadians, Zone 5b, and a cold (to Americans, Zone 4b) garden.
Garden Walk Garden Talk said,
May 30, 2011 @ 5:54 AM
Happy number two. I have enjoyed ‘meeting you’ this past year. You were one on my first ‘friends’ from Blotanical. I was so surprised of your moving to Barbados, but you continued blogging with some very interesting places to see. I for one, am very glad you kept writing and photographing.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:40 AM
I was surprised as well, Donna, and did think my blogging days were over. But, I am glad that friends like you still visit me.
Valerie said,
May 30, 2011 @ 6:44 AM
Congratulations. My blog turns two in August and I have had my doubts as well. V
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:41 AM
The time just flies doesn’t it, Valerie. congrats in advance!
lynne said,
May 30, 2011 @ 8:32 AM
Congratulations 🙂 A well deserved second birthday, in my humble opinion, as I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:41 AM
Thanks Lynne, I am glad you are still reading, I enjoy your comments.
Laurrie said,
May 30, 2011 @ 9:19 AM
Congratulations on two years! What a record of your life, your garden, your thoughts. Could you imagine two years ago that you’d be living in Barbados, the house behind you would burn down, and all the other weird and wonderful things that have occurred? And in two more years… oh my. I’ll keep reading if you keep blogging : )
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:42 AM
You keep reading and I promise I will keep blogging. It will be interesting to look back on this blog when I am 80 and look at the beginning of Kilbourne Grove.
Elephant's Eye said,
May 30, 2011 @ 9:29 AM
Blog on please. I hope that one day you will ‘do the flowers’ for us – away from work pressures. Your own interpretation. I miss those fuzzy, just before delivery snaps, of today’s orders. That was when I first started reading your blog.
Happy second blogaversary!
Martine Bresson said,
May 30, 2011 @ 9:45 AM
Hello there..
You don’t know me or would not remember me but I am reading faithfully your blog since Janus mentionned it to me… anyway just telling to keep on blogging and to thank you… it is fun and interesting… and as a photographer I can tell you that you have made a lot of progress at this level.
Thanks a lot. M.B.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:45 AM
HI Martine, of course I remember you, and Janus has been making me very envious of the wonderful trips you have been on. I am glad that you are enjoying the blog, and thank you, thank you, for your comment on my photography. It is very much appreciated.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:43 AM
Diana, I promise, as soon as I am back in canada, I will make some arrangements just for you. I miss it as well.
ricki said,
May 30, 2011 @ 2:00 PM
Isn’t it fun the way one thing seems to lead to another in blogging? I, too, thought the ideas would dry up when I started. Good for you! Two and too good to fail!
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:47 AM
Thank you ricki, I am amazed sometimes, how many words come out of my mouth!
Laurie Brown said,
May 30, 2011 @ 3:06 PM
Happy blogoversary!
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:48 AM
Thank Laurie, I am glad I am still here.
Barbara H. said,
May 30, 2011 @ 3:33 PM
Woo Hoo, two? Yikes, where did the year go? You turned one just a few months ago – right? Keep on keeping on, Deborah.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:48 AM
crazy isn’t it Barbara, 232 posts, and I think that you have read every one!
Anna said,
May 30, 2011 @ 5:16 PM
Congratulations on two years worth ~ long may your blog bloom and flourish 🙂
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:49 AM
Thanks Anna, I am still enjoying it.
teza said,
May 30, 2011 @ 8:12 PM
D:
Happy number two! How quickly time flies and how interesting to see where two years have taken you…… a globetrotting experience for sure! SO thrilled that you have the opportunity to divide time between the Barbados and KG. I fell instantly in love with your gardening and writing style, saying nothing of your slightly mischevious sense of humor…. leave it to another Gemini! Keep the posts coming dearheart!
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:50 AM
It has been an interesting couple of years, and I got to make some fabulous gardening friends, like you!
Kim said,
May 30, 2011 @ 9:58 PM
Congratulations and thank you…I love reading about all of your adventures!
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:51 AM
Thanks Kim, you have been a subscriber for a long time, and I appreciate it.
Rebecca @ In The Garden said,
May 31, 2011 @ 12:09 AM
Happy #2 Deborah! Time really does fly by. I’m so glad you stuck with blogging, your posts are always so enjoyable.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:52 AM
A bit scary how fast it goes, eh, Rebecca. Glad you are still my friend.
Curbstone Valley Farm said,
May 31, 2011 @ 9:22 PM
Woohoo, congrats on two! I sometimes feel the same way. When started all this I lamented that I couldn’t possibly have enough to say to sustain a blog…then last week we lapped 200 posts 😉 Apparently I have more to say than I thought, but I suspect my husband knew that LOL. Anyhoo, so glad you didn’t stop blogging just because you moved, I love your snapshots of life in both locations. Besides, half my blog roll is dormant at the moment. You’re right, many blogs do come and go, we just have to strive not to be one of them!
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:53 AM
Those husbands, if we didn’t talk, there would be silence in the house, lol. I am glad that you are still blogging, clare.
Jess said,
June 1, 2011 @ 5:09 PM
Yep, keep it up. I have to take breaks too, but that doesn’t say that you just can’t come back and start typing when your ready. Cheers to two!
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:54 AM
I am glad that you restarted blogging again Jess. Sometimes, you just need to recharge your batteries.
Laura @ PatioPatch said,
June 1, 2011 @ 5:18 PM
Happy 2nd Deborah and so glad you did not peter out. The bones of KG have set well and it’s been wonderful sharing the progress.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:55 AM
Thanks Laura, now if those hedges would get growing!
Jennifer@threedogsinagarden said,
June 1, 2011 @ 6:25 PM
Happy second anniversary! And I hope there are many more anniversaries to come.
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:55 AM
And I hope for you as well, Jennifer.
Jean said,
June 1, 2011 @ 9:58 PM
Happy blogaversary, Deborah, and may you have many more. -Jean
kilbournegrove said,
June 3, 2011 @ 8:56 AM
Thank you Jean, we have been together a long time. Love Deborah Jean
Donna said,
June 4, 2011 @ 12:17 AM
Happy anniversary…I am catching up with posts …life has been keeping me from doing to much reading lately…
kilbournegrove said,
June 9, 2011 @ 7:56 AM
I know the feeling, I came home to 1000+ on my Google Reader.
Racquel said,
June 8, 2011 @ 5:52 PM
My blog turned 3 last month and I forgot to do a post, lol. I’ve considered stopping several times over the past couple of years but I enjoy chatting with other bloggers. Hope you continue and happy blogaversary!
kilbournegrove said,
June 9, 2011 @ 8:13 AM
I really enjoy the chatting as well, lol. Especially now that I am in Barbados, I can keep up with summer through other gardens.