Last week was quite a week. First there was the article in the Wall Street Journal which mentioned The Balcony Garden and sent my stats soaring. Then on Sunday, it was my birthday and without knowing it, Leslie ofGrowing a Garden in Davissent me a surprise birthday present. And here it is .... 
An E for Excellence award. Thank you Leslie!
The award originates with Katarina ofRoses and Stuffwho had the idea of a “circulating” award which would be passed on by the holders to ten other blogs. Which is a bit of a problem, as lots of the bloggers who instantly spring to mind as being worthy recipients -Jodi,Carol,Robin, and many others - already have them.
But there are a lot of good blogs out there, so here’s my list. I’ve tried to include only people who don’t seem to have received them already. If you have, just feel doubly pleased with yourself.
I’m passing the award on to :
David ofSnappy’s Gardens Blog- for his ability to post every day and always have something interesting to say, even when he’s working twelve hour shifts.
Patrick ofBifurcated Carrotsand Anthony ofThe Compost Binfor the information and ideas that they share.
Cheryl ofMy Wildlife Sanctuaryand Lisa ofThe Hummingbird Garden. For the birds, the bees and the other creatures.
Melissa ofBean Sprouts– for showing that little things done by individuals do make a difference.
David Perry ofA Photographer’s Garden Blogfor the photos he takes – and especially, for telling us how he does it.
Jim ofArt of Gardeningfor the birdsong (turn on your speakers).
Kerri ofColors of the Garden, Ladyluz ofCosta de la Luz Gardeningand Blackswamp Girl ofA Study in Contrasts, just because I enjoy their blogs.
Sue ofLodge Lane Nurseriesfor managing to keep her blog just as interesting and non-commercial as it was before, even though she’s turned professional.
Whoops! That’s eleven. But who’s counting. There’s no-one I want to throw out and several more that I could add. But I’ll leave those for the rest of you to nominate ...
Last week was quite a week. First there was the article in the Wall Street Journal which mentioned The Balcony Garden and sent my stats soaring. Then on Sunday, it was my birthday and without knowing it, Leslie ofGrowing a Garden in Davissent me a surprise birthday present. And here it is ....
An E for Excellence award. Thank you Leslie!
The award originates with Katarina ofRoses and Stuffwho had the idea of a “circulating” award which would be passed on by the holders to ten other blogs. Which is a bit of a problem, as lots of the bloggers who instantly spring to mind as being worthy recipients -Jodi,Carol,Robin, and many others - already have them.
But there are a lot of good blogs out there, so here’s my list. I’ve tried to include only people who don’t seem to have received them already. If you have, just feel doubly pleased with yourself.
I’m passing the award on to :
David ofSnappy’s Gardens Blog- for his ability to post every day and always have something interesting to say, even when he’s working twelve hour shifts.
Patrick ofBifurcated Carrotsand Anthony ofThe Compost Binfor the information and ideas that they share.
Cheryl ofMy Wildlife Sanctuaryand Lisa ofThe Hummingbird Garden. For the birds, the bees and the other creatures.
Melissa ofBean Sprouts– for showing that little things done by individuals do make a difference.
David Perry ofA Photographer’s Garden Blogfor the photos he takes – and especially, for telling us how he does it.
Jim ofArt of Gardeningfor the birdsong (turn on your speakers).
Kerri ofColors of the Garden, Ladyluz ofCosta de la Luz Gardeningand Blackswamp Girl ofA Study in Contrasts, just because I enjoy their blogs.
Sue ofLodge Lane Nurseriesfor managing to keep her blog just as interesting and non-commercial as it was before, even though she’s turned professional.
Whoops! That’s eleven. But who’s counting. There’s no-one I want to throw out and several more that I could add. But I’ll leave those for the rest of you to nominate ...