I recently added The Occasional Gardener to my garden blog directory, and I have to say it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing blogs I have seen in a long time.
The Occasional Gardener: A Beautiful Blog
August 29, 2007 – Posted in: Recommended LinksAbout the Author
Now, the digging and dividing of perennials, the general autumn cleanup and the planting of spring bulbs are all an act of faith. One carries on before the altar of delayed gratification, until the ground freezes and you can’t do any more other than refill the bird feeder and gaze through the window, waiting for the snow. . . . Meanwhile, it helps to think of yourself as a pear tree or a tulip. You will blossom spectacularly in the spring, but only after the required period of chilling.
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Yes, beautiful indeed. Thanks Kathy for the link.
I too love the graphics. Very clever. Wonderful photos and interesting text too.
Kathy- thanks so much for this-your kind words are much appreciated.
Bill-thanks, re-the transparency…I was sort of envisioning the banner and sidebar buttons as rusty ironwork-like old gates you can see through.
Oh yes, I agree. Very nice.
I like having the transparency in the banner as well as in all the columns.