Memorial Day Thanks: joene's garden

By joenesgarden, 1 year and 8 months ago

Memorial Day Thanks

On the 30th of May, it is important to set aside some time to think about the freedoms we have, how we obtained them, and how we maintain them. Thousands of men and women have placed themselves in danger to ensure American freedoms. Many did not live beyond the danger they faced, many survived but with physical or psychological wounds, and many mothers, fathers, children, siblings, and other loved ones have suffered deep, life-altering losses because a child, parent, brother, sister, or other relative decided to be one who defends American freedom.

Freedom comes with consequences – not all of them pretty. The very least we can do is honor all our fellow citizens who faced the consequence of death while defending our constitutional rights.

So this gardener humbly says, 'thank you.'

Your sacrifice is not forgotten … your family's sacrifice is not forgotten.

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Misjudged collaboration causes an NWF GOOPs:
- joenesgarden: Jean, I'm glad I could bring you updated news regarding NWF's GOOPs. I agree that the NWF has some credibility rebuilding to accomplish.
- Jean: Joene, I had seen all the posts about the Scott's-NWF "partnership" but had missed the turnaround news; thanks for bringing me up to date. In these times when ordinary people often feel powerless, it's good to know that popular outrage made a real difference. (I think it's going to take more, though, for NWF to...
- joenesgarden: Debbie, NWF's GOOPs certainly seemed to be an eye opener for many NWF collaborators. Only time will tell whether NWF's reputation is sullied.
- Debbie/GardenofPossibilities: Joene, What a good example of a major GOOPs. As Laurrie noted, it's unbelievable that NWF never mentioned the groundswell of outrage as a factor in the decision to end the partnership. I guess regadless of how/why it happened, most people are pleased it's over. BTW, thanks for the shout-out.
- joenesgarden: Laurrie, The NWF's GOOPs may direct more followers to local wildlife-protecting and environmental organizations. This would be a good thing.
- Laurrie: Talk about a gardening oops, this was a monster one. Absolute debacle. It's interesting that when they rescinded the partnership they blamed it on the lawsuits and gave no credit to the groundswell of public outrage. Never mentioned that at all. Unbelievable. My OOPS is on my blog today and...
Connecticut’s new planting zones:
- joenesgarden: Jean, I think all seasoned gardeners understand zone map recommendations are no substitute for knowing your property, as your experience with temperature extremes in your Maine garden illustrates. I'm honored you named me as one of your Versatile Bloggers. I would participate if not for the sharing rules ... thanks anyway. I hope...
- Jean: Joene, I was just looking at the new hardiness zones for Maine, and it brought home your point about knowing your own garden conditions. On the new map, my town has been moved from the boundary of zones 4b and 5a firmly into 5b. But the low temperature for zone 5b is -15F, and I...