tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post4217956185440963094..comments2021-08-17T12:27:03.238-04:00Comments on Teza's Hortus Magnificum: At A CrossroadsBarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11734807639763465706noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post-69550734759779969932012-09-12T21:56:12.221-04:002012-09-12T21:56:12.221-04:00[A message sent via email from Deborah@ Kilbourne ...[A message sent via email from Deborah@ Kilbourne Grove}<br /><br />Dearest,<br /> <br />I am so, so sorry about your dilemma. I only found out about it when Barry Parker called me last night. As you know, I have no internet, and only take myself, (and my computer) down to the library, once a week or so, and check my e-mails, write a post, and read a blog or two. So I was flabbergasted when Barry told me. What horrible, horrible news. I feel for you, hopefully when it finally sells, the new neighbours will love your kids and want them to remain. If you need any place to keep them, you know I have a large property here, I would be more and happy to shelter them while you search for another solution.<br />I have my fingers (and toes) crossed for you, <br /> <br />Lots of love,<br />DeborahBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734807639763465706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post-60583969268125678222012-09-10T20:39:56.039-04:002012-09-10T20:39:56.039-04:00I'm sorry Barry! This is terrible. There are...I'm sorry Barry! This is terrible. There are two types of people; those who love plants and bad. Hopefully your new neighbors will fall into the former category.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post-18596660937464084762012-09-10T15:52:45.316-04:002012-09-10T15:52:45.316-04:00Dear Barry,
This is outrageous, cruel and thought...Dear Barry,<br /><br />This is outrageous, cruel and thoughtless! However you shouldn't underestimate your own power, you have a huge online following and your own radio show; name names! I for one would be very happy to call the brokerage company that employs this this short-sighted realtor. Also your neighbour should be encouraged to look for someone else to handle her sale.Barry Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723513697930975468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post-13847899432616367912012-09-10T00:45:58.493-04:002012-09-10T00:45:58.493-04:00Oh thank god she was reasonable when you talked to...Oh thank god she was reasonable when you talked to her! And hopefully your new neighbors will love what you've created and treasure it. <br /><br />There is a house in our neighborhood that used to be completely obstructed by plants, it was gorgeous! On a very busy street I imagine they acted as a wonderful noise barrier too. Well the elderly lady who lived there must have died as one day the chain saws were cutting down the trees and shrubs and someone was hacking back the perennials. Now there are a few tiny big box store specials planted in a row 5 ft apart and yards and yards of bark dust with a big old for sale sign stuck in it. This makes me so sad! All of those beautiful plants lovingly cared for and poof! Gone. Who's to say that the house wouldn't have sold faster left as was? Some stupid realtor advising what was best no doubt. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post-71296796712848975192012-09-09T23:27:18.583-04:002012-09-09T23:27:18.583-04:00Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed too. Hope...Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed too. Hopefully plant lovers will move in and be thrilled with your little oasis. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214003559931313792.post-1325878982897314012012-09-09T22:23:42.135-04:002012-09-09T22:23:42.135-04:00If you step back and take the longer view, 15 year...If you step back and take the longer view, 15 years is in fact quite a long time. My gardens are exactly 15 years old this year. In the city, it was unusual for neighbours to stay at the same address for longer than 5 years. FIVE!<br /><br />I'm not saying it isn't heart breaking though. You know, you have friends who will help you out should you need a camping spot for plants until longer term solutions are found. <br /><br />It takes time to sell a house...and there are times when it is unreasonable to make plant demands. (in winter!) I think by next spring you will have had a chance to consider several options.<br />Gardening is a process. This is part of the process my friend!Gardenbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397016484686334001noreply@blogger.com