tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post3490850968709426879..comments2024-03-27T12:37:52.227-07:00Comments on Piece of Eden: Reflections on our visit to the Huntington GardensHoover Boohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-35791731669298088022016-07-08T10:21:25.276-07:002016-07-08T10:21:25.276-07:00Thanks for the kind words. This was my first publ...Thanks for the kind words. This was my first public blog post and my dearest was kind to let me give it a try on her blog.akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-80073378678822988242016-07-07T17:04:08.760-07:002016-07-07T17:04:08.760-07:00a great pleasure to read. the photo of water lilie...a great pleasure to read. the photo of water lilies and lotus: stunning. teejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00335074877948719203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-70070330457803284902016-07-06T19:23:16.539-07:002016-07-06T19:23:16.539-07:00We were both into photography before we ever met. ...We were both into photography before we ever met. I started with box cameras when I was six and 35mm back when I was nine. As far as plant composition based photography, she is much better than I am.akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-59907232088848169012016-07-06T19:19:22.680-07:002016-07-06T19:19:22.680-07:00We've always both been interested in the arts....We've always both been interested in the arts. I've always been better at computers than I was ever as an artist, but I've always enjoyed doing art more. Gail's gardening and my music helps keep us sane (and happy).akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-53075915945897701192016-07-06T19:16:41.860-07:002016-07-06T19:16:41.860-07:00I had a lot of fun writing this post. As far as t...I had a lot of fun writing this post. As far as taste in spouses goes, it was an easy and rewarding pick for me.akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-64915123053822671502016-07-06T19:14:02.084-07:002016-07-06T19:14:02.084-07:00How true. At the Huntington, you really can see a...How true. At the Huntington, you really can see and appreciate the difference between the original areas originally designed by William Hertrich versus newer gardens such as the Chinese garden. He was lucky enough to be given pretty much complete authority to implementing his vision and it shows. Places such as the original water garden are so nice in their simplicity and their emphasis on the plants and how well they look against the water.akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-5861798278244678352016-07-06T19:08:25.064-07:002016-07-06T19:08:25.064-07:00Agreed that the garden is much better now that man...Agreed that the garden is much better now that many of the plants have matured and it is still an impressive garden. I guess I've always preferred natural beauty of forests and nature itself so that I am more attracted to that style of gardening.<br /><br />As far as being supportive, I get such joy in her work that I'm more than happy to support her passion. Gardening when done right is as much an art form as painting and sculpture. A good garden such as hers, just gets better over time.akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-55797620162302174382016-07-06T18:59:52.308-07:002016-07-06T18:59:52.308-07:00The other great thing about her Garden is that you...The other great thing about her Garden is that you can feel her passion in what she does and the plants are the star. What she does to put plants together in as far shape, color and type. It is a real pleasure for me to come home to that after a hard day's work.akb168https://www.blogger.com/profile/04763499563546311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-25057272324964357982016-07-06T13:01:58.373-07:002016-07-06T13:01:58.373-07:00Lots of artistic expression and laughter in your h...Lots of artistic expression and laughter in your household.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-3709452816172092552016-07-05T21:57:47.126-07:002016-07-05T21:57:47.126-07:00I enjoyed your guest post, especially since you ob...I enjoyed your guest post, especially since you obviously enjoy the plants, and have great taste in spouses. Come back again some time!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-80861717657183666392016-07-05T16:56:25.170-07:002016-07-05T16:56:25.170-07:00Jane, I totally agree. The gardens I most enjoy v...Jane, I totally agree. The gardens I most enjoy visiting have personality and reflect the owner's vision. Too often, public gardens embody a commercial esthetic and to me, can be overworked and impersonal.LynetteLemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941678466014376961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-89021385559204749842016-07-05T16:18:23.323-07:002016-07-05T16:18:23.323-07:00The Chinese garden put me off when it was first op...The Chinese garden put me off when it was first opened but, as the plants matured, I came to appreciate it much more; however, as you indicated, the structures and stonework still seem of greater importance to the overall scheme than the plants. Your photos are beautifully framed and I think it's wonderful that you actively support your spouse's interests. I'm afraid my own beloved spouse, while always willing to help me out with projects and heavy lifting, isn't at all entranced with plants. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-61383713980265115992016-07-05T15:47:43.554-07:002016-07-05T15:47:43.554-07:00Your eye for an image is every bit the equal of Mr...Your eye for an image is every bit the equal of Mrs. Boo's!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828934507373117828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-69607271787862007872016-07-05T13:31:33.906-07:002016-07-05T13:31:33.906-07:00Agreed. And one of the best things about Gail'...Agreed. And one of the best things about Gail's Garden is that it is a garden garden, not a Chinese Garden, not s desert garden ... It is a pretty garden reflecting personal taste, not current trends. It is a most delightful use of space.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.com