Thanking Sponsors and What’s Ahead

If this site has added value to your life, most especially in regards to gardening, then you have 14 fellow readers to thank for making it possible.

I’ve always liked the idea of having this simple basic information about organic gardening available free for those folks who are looking for an easier way and want to pull free from all the marketing hype. I’ve spent a lot of time writing things that I think will make your gardening easier and more successful. And although I’m happy to present it without costs, it still costs me to do it.

That was not too big a problem until this year. Because of some unexpected issues, I’m not (at this time anyway) able to pay for the host, name registration, and technical help needed to keep the site running as it should. As you know from a previous post I thought perhaps there would not be a TendingMyGarden today, January 1, 2015, because I couldn’t pay for it.

Fortunately, readers Pat, Toni, and Tom most generously donated enough to foot the bill to tune of $200.00.

I was able to resolve some of the other issues with the site thanks to the contributions of 11 more readers.

• Angela ( who gardens in New Zeland with only 4 to 5 hours of sun!)
• Betty
• Frank (who wrote: Theresa, thank you for what you do for all of us. You are a treasured resource and I only wish I could do more to ensure the continued success of your site. 
• JoAnn
• Jon (who wrote: Tending My Garden is a Valuable resource and I hope it continues.Thanks for all the great information. )
• Julie
• Karen (who wrote: Big hugs.  Thanks for allowing your readers to share in your journey!! I believe in what you are doing!!  It is soooo important.)
• Kathleen
• Mary
• Sandra
• Virginia

Hopefully more readers who have benefited from the information on this website and/or the personal help I’ve given them and who are able to help, will do so. (See how to contribute at the end of the post.)

What’s Ahead

Video?

One of the things that I’m excited about is the possibility of making videos for you, so you can see “live” what I’m writing about from time to time.

Bill’s camera will take videos.  We’ve had it for years and just found out how to do that.  But I still have to learn to edit and put it on the site.  And of course, I have to buy software for the technical  aspect of editing, etc.

Another Book?

I have several topics I’d like to cover more in depth in the form of a small book and/or ebook.  (Might end up being just an ebook.)

Onions is one topic.  There is so much simple information that is not available in the form of simple information. So I think a book would be extremely helpful to many.

I never thought that I’d consider writing a book on weeding! But I am considering it, because so many people don’t seem to understand how to keep a garden weed free in only 5 minutes or less a day.

Future Posts

There’s a lot more to write about than there is time to write.  Nonetheless, I keep a list.

Some possible topics for the near future are:

• Tomatoes – report on varieties grown in 2014
• Tomatoes – heirlooms
• How I determine where to plant
• My grow bags as prime garden real estate
• Why organic grass fed isn’t always what they say
• Starting asparagus from seed
• Why growing herbs can be good for your health
• Wood ash, should you use it in your garden?

If you have ideas about what you would like for me to cover, please let me know.  I’ll put them on the list.

Two Thoughts for the New Year

#1

Sometimes it takes a bit of living to realize what is truly important in life.  If we want to be successful in any endeavor, it’s necessary to value what is truly valuable.  This applies to the big picture of your life ( your mate, children, your character, home, garden, your work, etc) as well as the little day to day things.

It’s easy to fritter away time on little things that might be “nice to do” but are not that important and don’t take you closer towards the goals you really want to accomplish.

Ask yourself that about the garden as well.  Are you doing what really needs to be done and will it accomplish what you value the most.

#2

No one lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn all by themselves.  Finding people who have already paid the price to learn the things we need to learn, can put us years ahead in accomplishing our goals.

Final Thoughts

I received an email today from Mary (reader and sponsor) who ended her email by wishing me great garden pleasures for 2015.

I’ll repeat her wishes, because Bill and I wish the same for you and your family:

For 2015, we wish you sunny days, one inch of rain weekly, butterflies and birdsong in your garden, an abundance of microbial life in your soil, a friendly farmer with herbicide residue-free straw, viable seeds, yummy recipes, few aches and pains, and a beautiful harvest moon just when you need a little encouragement.

Happy New Year extended family!

Warmly,

Theresa (and Bill)

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