Seven Years Blogging

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by Kathy Purdy on August 27, 2009 · 37 comments

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Seven years ago today, I wrote my first blog post: My Goals for Cold Climate Gardening

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1 Minneapolis Jan August 30, 2010 at 10:53 am

Congratulations – the Julia Child blog (movie basis) was what?, a one year blog?

This is my very first endeavor into this environment, although I have been reading your commentaries often and didn’t even realize it was a “blog”; just knew how much I enjoyed reading it and thought it was a “website”.

Wish I knew all the garden locations of your fan club. Seems to me that you have provided a wealth of info to many people. Thank you. Jan

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2 Kathy Purdy August 30, 2010 at 11:23 am

Thank for visiting and commenting, Jan. A blog is just a specialize website. I consider mine kind of a hybrid, as I strive to provide information pages that are rather static and a blog that is regularly (ahem, more or less) updated.

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3 Dragonfly Lady September 20, 2009 at 2:13 pm

You are an inspiration to newby bloggers, I have been reading for a while but only recently have started to comment since being told the importance of it. Thanks for sharing your garden path treasures with us.
Dragonfly Lady´s last blog ..5 Tips to Prevent Plant Diseases in Your Garden My ComLuv Profile

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4 Anna/Flowergardengirl September 1, 2009 at 2:12 pm

Twitter: @flowergardengal

Congratulations! I consider you at the tippy top of the gardening best blogs!

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5 Daffodil Planter August 31, 2009 at 2:36 pm

Twitter: @DaffodilPlanter

So does that mean you have seven rings?

Congratulations on your fine blog, your leadership, and your continuing creativity. And thanks for being kind to the stream of newcomers like me.
Daffodil Planter´s last blog ..My garden reminds me of a Bergman film My ComLuv Profile

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6 Donalyn August 29, 2009 at 9:19 am

Twitter: @dlynz

Congratulations Kathy – not just longevity in blogdom but generosity too!
Donalyn´s last blog ..Rainy Day Begonia My ComLuv Profile

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7 Mary S. August 28, 2009 at 5:16 pm

Seven years! Wow! Congratulations on your good work.
Mary S.´s last blog ..Bee Condo Attacked! My ComLuv Profile

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8 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:19 pm

And thank you for Northern Gardener magazine, a terrific resource for all us cold climate gardeners.

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9 Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com August 28, 2009 at 3:09 pm

Seven years! Impressive. I’m just about to complete two years! Seven years is a great tribute to your dedication and devotion to making a blog work. We can all learn from you. Thanks for being a pioneer! :)
Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com´s last blog ..Butterfly Gardens: Host Plants vs. Nectar Plants My ComLuv Profile

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10 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn. We can all learn from each other.

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11 Robin August 28, 2009 at 1:49 am

Twitter: @sageadvise

A true pioneer and inspiration to all us newbies. Cheers to your lucky 7 and wishing you many more.
Robin´s last blog ..Enjoy Your Mint Harvest My ComLuv Profile

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12 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:17 pm

Thanks, Robin. Did you ever read my Garden Blogger Pioneer Series?

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13 Mr. McGregor's Daughter August 27, 2009 at 10:12 pm

Twitter: @suburbangarden

You’re such an inspiration, with all you have to do, how you continue to write such informative and insightful posts. Congratulations – seven years is quite an achievement.
Mr. McGregor’s Daughter´s last blog ..Spotlight on Spikenard My ComLuv Profile

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14 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Mr. McGregor’s Daughter, I just can’t post every day, as much as I’d like to. That’s why I can keep going–I pace myself.

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15 Dee/reddirtramblings.com August 27, 2009 at 9:07 pm

Twitter: @reddirtramblin

Congratulations my dear friend. You’ve become a resource for one of the most difficult areas in which to garden, and we are all grateful. I love reading about your climate and what works for you, and I’m glad we’re friends.~~dee
Dee/reddirtramblings.com´s last blog ..Their last haircut My ComLuv Profile

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16 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:14 pm

Hi, Dee! I enjoy reading about how different gardening is in Oklahoma. Sometimes it makes my head spin! I don’t think it’s any easier there, just different.

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17 Layanee August 27, 2009 at 8:33 pm

Twitter: @layanee1

Seven years and you still have plenty of important thoughts and pictures to share. I always learn something over here. Congrats to you and seven+ more to come.
Layanee´s last blog ..Impatiens balsamina – Touch-me-not My ComLuv Profile

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18 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:13 pm

Layanee, I’m flattered to think you learn something when you come here, because you are very knowledgable and your garden is beautiful.

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19 Garden Mad August 27, 2009 at 7:28 pm

Congratulations! I have only been blogging for 9 months and started out of frustration in not having someone to share my garden thoughts with. My family are male and are 100% into sport and 0% into gardening so it get kind of lonely here. I love reading the blogs from around the world and even if they are promoting their sites to generate cash, so what – we all need money to invest in our gardens and if it helps keep someone sane it is a public service too!

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20 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:12 pm

Garden Mad, I was lonely for fellow gardeners before I started blogging, too.

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21 commonweeder August 27, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Twitter: @commonweeder

Congratulations! You certainly had a clear vision before you started. Onward to more helping and delighting.
commonweeder´s last blog ..Whither My Wisteria My ComLuv Profile

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22 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:11 pm

Yes, commonweeder, onward and upward in the garden.

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23 Leah Lovelock August 27, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Twitter: @veggie_patch

Congratulations – I’ve just found your Blog so am having a look around. I love the pic of the little squirrels? on your code of ethics page. We get frosts where I am in winter, even though I live in sunny Queensland, so back to your blog to find some hardy frost tolerant plants. Congrats again
Leah Lovelock´s last blog ..Aug 20, Unique Gift Ideas My ComLuv Profile

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24 Kathy Purdy August 27, 2009 at 7:18 pm

Hi, Leah–those are chipmunks. The photos rotate so you might see them on any page.

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25 Diana August 27, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Twitter: @sharinggarden

Happy Blogaversary, Kathy! You’ve blazed a blogging trail that we’re all proud to follow. Hope you do something fun to celebrate — you deserve it.
Diana´s last blog ..Be careful what you wish for… My ComLuv Profile

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26 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:10 pm

Unfortunately, Diana, I came down with a cold. But really, reading all these comments is treat enough!

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27 Shirley Bovshow "EdenMaker" August 27, 2009 at 4:57 pm

Twitter: @edenmaker

You accomplished your goals and much more. You are a leader among gardening bloggers. Thanks for your initiative.
Shirley Bovshow

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28 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:09 pm

You’re welcome, Shirley. You’re an innovator in your own right.

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29 Susan aka Miss R August 27, 2009 at 4:49 pm

Twitter: @www.twitter.com/susancohan

Congratulations! Do you have the 7 year itch?
Susan aka Miss R´s last blog ..My Garden State|The Meadowlands and the Hackensack River My ComLuv Profile

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30 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:09 pm

I itch to write and garden more, and to make this website better, Miss Rumphius.

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31 Lisa Richards August 27, 2009 at 4:41 pm

Happy Anniversary!

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32 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:07 pm

Thank you, fellow old timer! Your blog–and your focus–has certainly changed since the good ol’ days.

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33 Tatyana August 27, 2009 at 2:52 pm

Seven years? Congratulations! I didn’t know that blogging existed so long ago! Of course, I was busy with my twins then and couldn’t even think about a computer.
Tatyana´s last blog ..Vintage? Rustic? I Like It! My ComLuv Profile

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34 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Yes, blogging’s been around for more than seven years. My family started a blog with Blogger the year before.

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35 Deborah at Kilbourne Grove August 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm

Wow, Congratulations, it looks like you have achieved all of your goals. I cannot believe how determined you were seven years ago. Heres to another seven!
Deborah at Kilbourne Grove´s last blog ..Storm Update My ComLuv Profile

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36 Kathy Purdy August 28, 2009 at 9:05 pm

Thanks, Deborah. I really could not have imagined how blogging has changed.

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