Seven years ago today, I wrote my first blog post: My Goals for Cold Climate Gardening
About Kathy Purdy
Kathy Purdy discovered the joys of writing in fourth grade, when she started corresponding with a former classmate. She's been writing letters ever since, first on looseleaf, then electronically, and now as weblog entries. That makes you, the blog reader, her pen pal. Her first independent (though frustrating) attempts at gardening were made in high school, though the gardening bug didn't bite hard until her mid-thirties, when she found herself mistress of a rural home on 15 acres. • USDA Hardiness Zone:4 • AHS Heat Zone: 3 • Location: rural; Southern Tier of NY • Geographic type: foothills of Appalachian Mountains • Soil Type: acid clay • Experience level: intermediate • Particular interests: colchicums, narcissus, cottage gardening, NY native plants, gardening with/for children
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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
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.
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 =-.
Twitter: @flowergardengal
Congratulations! I consider you at the tippy top of the gardening best blogs!
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 =-.
Twitter: @dlynz
Congratulations Kathy – not just longevity in blogdom but generosity too!
.-= Donalyn´s last blog ..Rainy Day Begonia =-.
Seven years! Wow! Congratulations on your good work.
.-= Mary S.´s last blog ..Bee Condo Attacked! =-.
And thank you for Northern Gardener magazine, a terrific resource for all us cold climate gardeners.
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 =-.
Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn. We can all learn from each other.
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 =-.
Thanks, Robin. Did you ever read my Garden Blogger Pioneer Series?
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 =-.
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.
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 =-.
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.
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 =-.
Layanee, I’m flattered to think you learn something when you come here, because you are very knowledgable and your garden is beautiful.
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!
Garden Mad, I was lonely for fellow gardeners before I started blogging, too.
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 =-.
Yes, commonweeder, onward and upward in the garden.
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 =-.
Hi, Leah–those are chipmunks. The photos rotate so you might see them on any page.
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… =-.
Unfortunately, Diana, I came down with a cold. But really, reading all these comments is treat enough!
Twitter: @edenmaker
You accomplished your goals and much more. You are a leader among gardening bloggers. Thanks for your initiative.
Shirley Bovshow
You’re welcome, Shirley. You’re an innovator in your own right.
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 =-.
I itch to write and garden more, and to make this website better, Miss Rumphius.
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, fellow old timer! Your blog–and your focus–has certainly changed since the good ol’ days.
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! =-.
Yes, blogging’s been around for more than seven years. My family started a blog with Blogger the year before.
Twitter: @kilbournegrove
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 =-.
Thanks, Deborah. I really could not have imagined how blogging has changed.
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