tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post1600120118711990588..comments2023-10-18T07:11:35.641-04:00Comments on ROBINS NESTING PLACE: I'm Sure You'll Understand Dirt EnvyRobin's Nesting Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-11904937818430430672008-03-29T09:03:00.000-04:002008-03-29T09:03:00.000-04:00Dirt envy? LOL I understand. We solved our dirt p...Dirt envy? LOL I understand. We solved our dirt problem. Someone told us to plant rye grass in October and to let it grow. We tilled it in this past month and can not believe how much life is in our garden beds! <BR/><BR/>It was very inexpensive and it really worked!<BR/><BR/>Not to mention, we saw green all winter!<BR/><BR/>Check to see if in your climate area it will work.Tera Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076220436921989470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-65032290307266184532008-03-27T07:08:00.000-04:002008-03-27T07:08:00.000-04:00Robin, you are inspiring to us all, by doing somet...Robin, you are inspiring to us all, by doing something about a problem that bothered you. Hope they give you free rein to do what you like, it will be a benefit to everyone. Love that you tackled those weeds by hand, so gratifying and avoiding the chemicals at the same time. Well done.<BR/>Frances at Faire GardenFrances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-10979236253078113742008-03-27T07:06:00.000-04:002008-03-27T07:06:00.000-04:00Robin, I am not at all offended by your words. The...Robin, I am not at all offended by your words. They were very supportive. (I've already commented on this post, but wanted to add this after I read yours). I have forgiven. I couldn't have done anything else. I harbor no hate. I know she must have been ill in a way I didn't understand. I'm always here if you want to talk too. You can always email me from my blog. BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-34117282637023389442008-03-27T03:28:00.000-04:002008-03-27T03:28:00.000-04:00It's not fair is it, that the best soil is in the ...It's not fair is it, that the best soil is in the play area and not in your garden. I do understand dirt envy very well as I garden on heavy clay too. ;-)<BR/><BR/>But good for you that you decided to join and get things done! Many people just complain and do nothing.Yolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-82271011249119758142008-03-26T23:41:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:41:00.000-04:00So this is the project you were sowing extra seeds...So this is the project you were sowing extra seeds for. Good for you. Rather than be a whiner, you are being a doer! You'll have to document each step for us.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-29000622718886741302008-03-26T22:38:00.000-04:002008-03-26T22:38:00.000-04:00Hooray for keeping weed killer away from the playg...Hooray for keeping weed killer away from the playground :) <BR/><BR/> Yes, I can most definitely relate to "dirt envy". My parents have beautiful soil now, but it took more than twenty years to get to where they are today. I have many memories of picking out the never-ending rocks, and they've been adding compost for years and years.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-74573129963978418622008-03-26T21:37:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:37:00.000-04:00I'm sure the dirt is good for weeding and planting...I'm sure the dirt is good for weeding and planting. We have red clay...<BR/><BR/>I give you much credit for volunteering to head a committe that requires others to work. Sometimes, I find that everyone on a committee like yours is so enthusiastic until the real work begins. I'm experiencing it now with our wildlife habitat on the campus where I work.<BR/><BR/>Keep at 'em, Robin!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-9858433505552170492008-03-26T21:15:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:15:00.000-04:00Even the photo showed how lovely that dirt is. I'm...Even the photo showed how lovely that dirt is. I'm surprised at how workable the soil is this early in the year. It's the same thing here, perfect to dig in.Melanie Chopayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-87855674368800920102008-03-26T21:08:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:08:00.000-04:00Our robins don't look like that one. Perhaps we ha...Our robins don't look like that one. Perhaps we have different robins. Good for you for creating beauty wherever you can. I do understand dirt envy. I truly do!<BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-8859086444848052552008-03-26T21:00:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:00:00.000-04:00I live in a small rural county of central Kansas. ...I live in a small rural county of central Kansas. Volunteers are the backbone of getting community jobs accomplished. Sounds like you have found a great project.<BR/>Good Luck!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726856755976777222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-56751556863109219422008-03-26T20:27:00.000-04:002008-03-26T20:27:00.000-04:00Way to go Robin!! Kudos to you for taking the bul...Way to go Robin!! Kudos to you for taking the bull by the horns. We too take care of an anbandoned lot beside our house. The city owns it but doesn't take care of it which means they didn't mow it but once or twice per summer. UGH We do mow it regularly. Years ago we tried to get Ducks Unlimited or some such organization to sow wildflowers,grasses etc here. But we had neighbors that didn't Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-78753886190372103212008-03-26T17:44:00.000-04:002008-03-26T17:44:00.000-04:00I definitely undestand dirt envy! If that play are...I definitely undestand dirt envy! If that play area was never dug up for a house, then it is very possible the top soil there was left alone. It's great you are working to improve the appearance of your neighborhood!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-6096831670443931802008-03-26T16:47:00.000-04:002008-03-26T16:47:00.000-04:00That sounds like some ambitious projects.. but rew...That sounds like some ambitious projects.. but rewarding as well.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-87942901881698403792008-03-26T15:37:00.000-04:002008-03-26T15:37:00.000-04:00Wow that is wonderful dirt! Interesting what you u...Wow that is wonderful dirt! Interesting what you uncover at of areas that aren't cared for. I'm sure you'll make it a wonderful space!Priscilla Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353263318112375137noreply@blogger.com