For those of you just joining this program in progress, Blotanical is a new site that is more than just a listing of blogs or a gardening directory - it's a community. This became crystal clear to me when I found myself in need of advice on tropical plants. I went to the map on Blotanical, found out who is blogging from Florida, then visited their "Owner's Plot." From there, I was able to leave each my plea for help, to which they generously responded. A big thank you to Rusty in Miami at
Dragonfly Garden,
Wicked Gardener in Ocala, and Becca at
Brighthaven Times. If you haven't yet checked out Blotanical, get on over there. There's a whole world waiting.
These beach photos are for Gintonio at
Jardim com Gatos, who wanted to compare the seaside flowers of Florida with those of Portugal.
For those of you just joining this program in progress, Blotanical is a new site that is more than just a listing of blogs or a gardening directory - it's a community. This became crystal clear to me when I found myself in need of advice on tropical plants. I went to the map on Blotanical, found out who is blogging from Florida, then visited their "Owner's Plot." From there, I was able to leave each my plea for help, to which they generously responded. A big thank you to Rusty in Miami at Dragonfly Garden, Wicked Gardener in Ocala, and Becca at Brighthaven Times. If you haven't yet checked out Blotanical, get on over there. There's a whole world waiting.
These beach photos are for Gintonio at Jardim com Gatos, who wanted to compare the seaside flowers of Florida with those of Portugal.
12 comments:
Okay, I suppose it's time to head on over. Really, it's so hard to keep up with it all. But thanks for the reminder.
Robin at Bumblebee
What a great use of Blotanical. I don't think I would have thought of that.
First thing I did was look up my NC group. There weren'tmay of us but we are growing. I love this place. It is loads of fun.
That is one of the best things, among many, about Blotanical, finding your fellow blogmates from your neck of the woods, or somewhere you want more info about. Good post.
Frances at Faire Garden
I don't think I'm using blotanical at it's fulest. I have to start spending some more time there (if I can find some more spare time).
The beach flowers are lovelly, tank you for posting them. Completely diferent from the ones we find here. The plant with the pink flowers is it a kind of vine?
Isn't it great to explore blogs from other countries? I don't think I'm learning any Portuguese (other than gatos = cats) or any Finnish, Swedish, etc, but I'm learning lots about the rest of the world. And that can only be a good thing. NIce post, MMD, as always.
I just posted about Blotanical too. It's how I found my own OK garden blogger community, and I found a lot more like friends like you.~~Dee
I've posted to Blotanical, but I haven't had time to do much about it. I appreciate your enthusiasm, however! And thanks for your recent visit. We're all talented, each in such a variety of ways. Makes the world more interesting, don't you think? ;-)
Robin - I just think it's going to be such a great resource once it's completely up & running.
Carol - I can't claim credit for the idea. The great mind at work there was your neighbor Lisa.
Anna - definitely another great way to use Blotanical! Thanks for visiting.
Frances - you are so right.
Gintonio - I think the pink-flowered plant is a Sea Grape. That one was lying on the sand like a vine, but I think it might act like English Ivy and become tree-like with maturity.
Jodi - thanks, I so enjoy the virtual vacations to far off (warmer) places.
Dee - same here, it's been such a treasure trove.
Shady Gardener - I'm a huge fan of diversity - in plants & people. I'm glad you've found your way over there.
Thanks for stopping by my Garden Wise Guy blog last night and your comments about color theory. I'm just getting around to moderating my comments, so I popped over to this wonderful blog of yours.
I understand your quandary in your previous blog about trying to assist with a tropical landscape when your home base is Illinois. I have the reverse a few years ago when a friend flew me from Santa Barbara to New Jersey to consult on her new home. Wow, what a quick bit of research I had to go through!
I'm adding your blog to my list of worthwhile blogs - hope you can do the same.
Whoo Hoo you just made my day... 'great mind'. tee hee
Glad you found some help.
Garden Wise Guy - welcome & thanks! I'll add you soon. I have a procrastination streak a mile wide, but I will get to it.
Lisa - I just call 'em as I see 'em. Thanks for giving me the idea.
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