It occurred to me today that I’ve been writing this blog, The Home Garden for over two years. I completely missed the second year mark, which happened last week while I was totally immersed Fall Color Projects and the greenhouse project. Two years of blogging has past and has been a ton of fun. In two years I’ve published 858 posts while writing a total of 945 posts (including this one). 87 posts remain unpublished in draft limbo either because I started them then went on to something else or I didn’t think were good enough to publish.
I think that after two years of blogging it is definitely time to stop and say thank you to everyone who has made this blogging experience fun! It’s nearly impossible to mention everyone individually since there are so many people who have been through this blog in some fashion and contributed whether through a comment, suggestion, or an email. It’s amazing to me when I think back at the things that have happened this year as a result of blogging. The Better Homes & Gardens Arbor project, mentions in several newspaper articles, radio show visits, teaching lectures on propagation for master gardeners and garden clubs, and all the projects I’ve been able to do for the blog are a result of this thing called blogging. The blog seems to give me extra motivation to accomplish projects so that I can have something neat to share with those who read The Home Garden, in other words: you!
I also want to thank anyone who has ever shopped, clicked, or viewed the advertisements on this site. I know many people get turned off by advertisements but those who have used them in some way have enabled me to do projects I could not have done otherwise due to the limited finances of a stay-at-home-dad and a single income family (by choice). The backyard greenhouse project is a direct result of these passive contributions to our garden budget.
Without the people who take the time to read what I write continuing this blog would be pointless and it is because of you that it is so fun to do. In high school the last thing I would ever have imagined myself doing is writing for fun but ironically that’s what I do now! I suppose a large portion of my excitement for this blog is that it’s all about a subject matter that I find very interesting. Two years of garden talk are over and who knows how many more are in the future?
While I’m thanking you I do have one thing to ask to help this blog become better: what should I talk about now? Do you want to hear more about plant propagation? If so what plants do you want to know about? More about the vegetable garden? More personal stories about blowing up or careening mowers? Or do you just want to see more pictures of the cutest two kids on the planet?
At first I read this and thought you were stopping your blog. Glad that once I kept reading I found that wasn't what you meant. I've really learned a lot from your blog. I like reading about all of your projects and seeing the different parts of your garden.
Congrats on 2 years!! Your girls are darling!
You big tease! I knew you wouldn't quit! You are as hooked on blogging as the rest of us! Show more photos of the two cutest kids on the planet, talk about your projects, share insight and funny stories. Just keep on being you. gail
Dave,
Man you have really posted a lot of articles. All I have read have been a good read and yes we enjoys seeing those charming little gals of yours too.
I knew you weren't talking about stopping bloggin, but I thought maybe you were going to tell us to stop and smell the roses! Gail, who has quite a way with interpersonal relationships, said it best, continue what you have been doing! And we agree, those are the two cutest mini gardeners ever, my how they have grown! 🙂
Frances
ps, that is an astounding number of posts!
I can't imagine your posts being any better than they are. One thing I would suggest, is every now and then you answer questions that we ask. ADORABLE childdren Dave!!
Congrats to you! And my hat is off to you! So many posts! That is a feat in itself. I think you should keep doing what you do. It is great just the way it is.
Catherine,
No chance of stopping right now! Of course I'm biased but I agree with you about our girls!
Gail,
Sorry for the tease! I'll keep plugging away at what I've been doing, hopefully I won't have anymore lawnmower stories to share…
Randy,
Thanks! It does seem like a lot of articles but the Fall Color Project really adds quite a few. They are short posts but sometimes several of them go out in a day depending on how many people submit them.
Frances,
If only we had roses to smell! That's one plant we really don't have much of around here. Time to find a bush and make some cuttings I guess! They sure grow like weeds. It's a little scary to think that our oldest will be riding the bus to school next year!
Darla,
I try to answer but I admit sometimes I fail to reply to the comments. My excuses are in the last picture! Sometimes I have to choose on how to spend my writing time either on a post, reading other gardening blogs, or replying to comments. Sometimes I reply to comments a day late too. I'll try to make an extra effort to reply to comments sooner! I agree, they are adorable! 😉
Thanks Tina!
I'll keep going at it but sometimes there are little things that people can do to make stuff even better. I'll see if I can tweak as I go!
Dave, we love your posts and love seeing your projects (and progeny) in process! Your combination of enthusiasm and information is hard to beat. Keep on keeping on! And congrats on the two-year milestone.
Hi, Dave
I've only been following your blog for about 2 months and have learned a lot and enjoyed reading about your ambitious projects. I love your appreciation for the beauty of the world around us, too. Two things I would love to learn more about are plant propagation and composting.
Thanks for all the effort you put into your blog.
Karen
Well Dave, I am so glad I read the whole email. I was up in arms thinking you may quit your blog. And was going to suggest maybe once a week if it were just too much.
I enjoy your Blog even though I don't comment much.
Thanks for keeping up the good reads and look forward to learning more about propagation and seeing more of your Garden in Progress.
And yes! The pictures of kiddies, those little garden/ bloggers in progress!
Thanks for sticking around!
Mary
Hi Dave,
Congrats on the blog birthday! One of mine is about 4 (going on 5) years and I don't even have half the number of posts you do.
You really put a lot of work into this blog and your dedication shows.
Congrats Dave on your 2nd year milestone!!!! It's been fun reading about your experiences in the garden and watching it just get bigger and better. 🙂