tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post559737487934723208..comments2023-09-29T07:41:54.487-04:00Comments on A Hocking Hill's Garden: Grandma's FlowersLonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-61100469452898846252009-12-12T11:22:50.037-05:002009-12-12T11:22:50.037-05:00Lona, I find this post so moving! Precious photo o...Lona, I find this post so moving! Precious photo of your grandmother, as well as you holding up all those fish!! Beautiful images throughout. Lovely Lovely post. CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-7485927095631429522009-12-07T20:23:30.453-05:002009-12-07T20:23:30.453-05:00Kylee: I did not save any seeds from the hollyhock...Kylee: I did not save any seeds from the hollyhocks but I will save you some next summer.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-10472230750298699252009-12-07T12:11:36.122-05:002009-12-07T12:11:36.122-05:00I knew hollyhocks would be here! My grandma grew t...I knew hollyhocks would be here! My grandma grew them too and many of the ones I have in my garden are from seeds she gave me. They're a medium pink color. I love your pale pink/white ones! If you have any seeds of those, I'd love them in my garden!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-78470364406639710062009-12-06T17:19:11.282-05:002009-12-06T17:19:11.282-05:00Kathleen: That must have been so much fun. We woul...Kathleen: That must have been so much fun. We would have pigged out too. We got chased out of the grape arbor a few times ;-)Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-41541493777382608202009-12-06T00:53:52.941-05:002009-12-06T00:53:52.941-05:00What a beautiful post Lona. I bet your Grandmothe...What a beautiful post Lona. I bet your Grandmother is smiling, seeing what you are creating from her hand. All these memories are so precious and so are those photos. I remember picking mulberries at my grandmothers. She had a huge mulberry tree. We would almost make ourselves sick eating them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-37548265889694442172009-12-05T18:38:05.471-05:002009-12-05T18:38:05.471-05:00Catherine: Grandma never had too many flowers most...Catherine: Grandma never had too many flowers most was used for gardening then. Yes, I am thinking it was very fertile ground ;-)<br /><br />Helen: I would have hated the cotton I think.Eww, scrapping hog hair on butchering day was awful.<br /><br />Tootsie: That is a wonderful thing to call your remembered flowers by the friends.Keeps memories going and makes you smile even during watering ;-)<br /><br />Grace: It is amazing to me to see the old landmarks of my childhood. When I was small everything was bigger, the creek we swam in, the corn field that the snake chased me across, etc. Now they look so much smaller. I know they didn't shrink ;-)<br /><br />Patsy: It is good to have some special memories to look back on. Now I can laugh at myself about them.<br /><br />Kiki: Thanks bunches. I enjoyed writing about it all.<br /><br />Jim: The hard lives they had seemed so much simpler. I think grandma would have much to shake her head about today ;-) Ahh, good memories.<br /><br />KeeWee; The good old days. When I figured up how many years ago her picture was taken I was shocked.I sure miss her cooking.Her left overs were better than my first meals ;-)<br /><br />Rebecca: I am forgetful so you will have to remind me but next spring remind me and I will send you a start from mine.<br /><br />Muhammad: Thank you. It is nice to keep them in our hearts and minds. It is fun to write about them too.<br /><br />Carrie: Most of the flowers I remember were from grandma. Mom just is not into flowers. She has one rose bush, one peony and lilacs and I do up a pot for her every year for her birthday. So I am not sure whee my love of flowers came from ;-)<br /><br />Frances: I remember gathering eggs with her a few times but I was such a tom boy back then that I probably wasn't safe with a basket of eggs on my own ;-)<br />I did get flopped by a rooster one time and grandma cooked him for it,<br /><br />Joe: Thanks bunches I may be able to find it now ;-) I love old mills.<br /><br />Balisha: We played checkers, tag, hide n' seek, I spy something....,<br />hide the button. We made and played with the simple things we had around then.<br /><br />Rosey: Those old pesky deers. We just had deer hunting season here so I hope they have thinned out.<br />Wow, an acre of tulips. What a beautiful sight that would have made.<br /><br />Darla: I know girl it just clicks in afterwards and then its like wow I think grandma had one of these.<br /><br />Di: Oh, yes rendering lard. I remember it well. But it was worth it for the cracklins ;-)<br /><br />Robin: I bet it even bloomed for her. We just don't have the touch for those dumb stock plants.<br />Bring that baby in and see if it blooms by next spring LOL.<br /><br />Zindagi: Do you think I told way too much about myself while reminiscing :-) Oh, well we have to laugh at ourselves to laugh with others. Thanks for dropping by.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-27899984915704702522009-12-05T05:07:49.453-05:002009-12-05T05:07:49.453-05:00Lovely post, brings back so many sweet memoriesLovely post, brings back so many sweet memoriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-87164214456777754472009-12-04T22:13:32.549-05:002009-12-04T22:13:32.549-05:00I don't remember what flowers grew in Grandma&...I don't remember what flowers grew in Grandma's garden, I only remember the cherry tomatoes we loved. But I do dearly love the old fashioned flowers like yours. She must have grown evening stock though. I once smelled it at a nursery, and instantly thought of her. That's why I planted it this summer! It still looks like it's going to bloom. Did you see the photos? Crazy plant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-92039694787214204702009-12-04T17:49:25.125-05:002009-12-04T17:49:25.125-05:00Lona, the white and pink hollyhock is gorgeous!
...Lona, the white and pink hollyhock is gorgeous! <br /><br />Lilacs, peonies, snowball bush and bachelor buttons are those that remind me of my grandmother. Of course each time I go to the vegetable garden, I know she's right there with me. Anyone render lard? lol... what a mess that was.<br /><br />Thank you for remembering and posting this... a great tribute.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-71895599067831212582009-12-04T15:03:33.105-05:002009-12-04T15:03:33.105-05:00What a precious post. I have found myself at a ga...What a precious post. I have found myself at a garden center putting a paticular plant in my cart and not knowing why or if I even really want it. I purchase it, plant it, nourish it and then WHAM! it blooms, and I say to myself, "Self, Moma used to grow these." Dahlias, Petunias.....Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-39067072839414716302009-12-04T11:24:59.480-05:002009-12-04T11:24:59.480-05:00Hi,
There are so many connections I can relate t...Hi,<br /> There are so many connections I can relate to in this post. My grandmother and grandfather both were avid gardeners and were obsessed over tulips. An entire acre devoted to them. And do I grow them? No, too many deer. But like you, I grow hollyhocks because of sweet memories. Interesting how gardening percolates down through the generations. Good post. I thoroughly enjoyed it.<br />roseyChloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-16184188276796373552009-12-04T09:43:17.468-05:002009-12-04T09:43:17.468-05:00Hi Lona,
I love this post full of nostalgia. I too...Hi Lona,<br />I love this post full of nostalgia. I too think about my Grandma often, when out gardening. Back then, when our Grandmas would take care of us, we did the chores with her. We didn't go to the mall or to a movie like they do today. We learned by following her around and watching.The Grandmas of old had patience.<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-42618392192850347412009-12-04T08:52:31.337-05:002009-12-04T08:52:31.337-05:00I do have some peonies from my Grandmother and eve...I do have some peonies from my Grandmother and every time I look at them I think of her. Rockmill Turn left off rt 33 (at Myers) and take Lithopolis rd to Mt Zion Rd turn left you will see the covered bridgeJoe Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960458164425338569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-24969640314488658182009-12-04T05:30:51.077-05:002009-12-04T05:30:51.077-05:00What a lovely post, Lona, thanks so much. Your gr...What a lovely post, Lona, thanks so much. Your grandparents must have been wonderful folk and your flowers would make them happy, I am certain. We only remember gathering eggs in the hen house and the chickens pecking my little hand. My grandma would shoo them away with a big wave of her hand. Both of my grandmas gardened, everyone did back then. I do love your white and pink hollyhock! :-)<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-35725260011127557792009-12-04T03:32:10.512-05:002009-12-04T03:32:10.512-05:00Beautiful post with the most fabulous black and wh...Beautiful post with the most fabulous black and white photos. What lovely memories you have of your childhood. I can't remember what flowers my grandmother grew or liked -the garden was nearly all veggies, but I do know Papa grew some special things for her, for some reason begonias come to mind and delihas but I just can't remember.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-70761710857885845762009-12-04T01:47:40.744-05:002009-12-04T01:47:40.744-05:00i really enjoyed this post. Memories of childhood ...i really enjoyed this post. Memories of childhood gardening and flowers are very dear to heart. All the the blooms are very pretty specially peonies and lilacs.Muhammad khabbabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248882335224914970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-10916597272838060232009-12-04T00:14:16.182-05:002009-12-04T00:14:16.182-05:00Beautiful post, and wonderful pictures. I really l...Beautiful post, and wonderful pictures. I really love your blue lilac, I hope to plant one next year. My grandmother had a beautiful large garden, filled with double pink peonies and large tomato plants. I found a comparable peony this year and planted it, her house always smelled wonderful from having buds in the house.Rebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-11985135969710838052009-12-03T22:37:45.418-05:002009-12-03T22:37:45.418-05:00I have many similar memories of the days we spent ...I have many similar memories of the days we spent with our Grandmothers. What special lovely memories they are.Jennifer AKA keeweehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107693230744190952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-33257326314891367102009-12-03T21:39:06.693-05:002009-12-03T21:39:06.693-05:00I remember my Gradma and Grandpa's garden on t...I remember my Gradma and Grandpa's garden on their farm in Minnesota. As a city kid it was huge beyond belief. Funny, 50 years later and i still think about them working the garden.<br />Nice new header.<br /><br />jimJim Groblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027723131261970051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-80815107002155217072009-12-03T21:26:21.453-05:002009-12-03T21:26:21.453-05:00What a super beautiful tribute to your lovely Gran...What a super beautiful tribute to your lovely Grandma!I love the old picture..spectacular! And love all the varieties you spotlighted in her honor..great photos!! Beautiful post...very touching!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-74462683192348469942009-12-03T20:52:56.085-05:002009-12-03T20:52:56.085-05:00That brings back memories for me and my grandmothe...That brings back memories for me and my grandmother in her garden.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-26708960604796158812009-12-03T20:15:05.320-05:002009-12-03T20:15:05.320-05:00Hi Lona~~ Thank you for the peak into your past. I...Hi Lona~~ Thank you for the peak into your past. It was an enjoyable read. Grandparents really have an influence, don't they? I came from the quintessential messed up family but, like you, had grandparents who loved to garden. I was fortunate to get a few years with them. They had riverside property in rural southern Oregon--still to me the most beautiful area on the planet. I too wonder what they would think if she could see the plethora of plants available now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-54954373410645541312009-12-03T19:47:13.314-05:002009-12-03T19:47:13.314-05:00I love different flowers that make me think of dif...I love different flowers that make me think of different people too. I have several different areas in my yard that I refer to by different friends names etc...just because there is something or a plant or whatever that reminds me of them! Your grandmother sounds very special...your photo of her is just precious!Tootsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313167135644565141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-43503022494544397912009-12-03T19:05:30.487-05:002009-12-03T19:05:30.487-05:00I remember the hog and chicken killing. Cotton pic...I remember the hog and chicken killing. Cotton picking with those long sacks. And the outhouses but I never did what you did by sliding down and getting it all over me. I don't remember my grandmother having very many flowers but my mother did. Roses, snapdragons,hollyhocks. Aww, sweet memories. Cute pictures. HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157512726495946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702367777217796558.post-39280154264559467622009-12-03T19:00:54.374-05:002009-12-03T19:00:54.374-05:00I loved this post! It's interesting how many ...I loved this post! It's interesting how many people have their first memories of gardening and flowers from grandparents. I love a lot of old fashioned flowers too, and many because they are ones my grandparents grew. Snowball bush and roses are a couple.<br />I love your outhouse story, I bet it was pretty fertile soil there :)Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.com