tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post5632259789099449977..comments2023-04-20T09:17:57.181-05:00Comments on Gatsbys Gardens: The Alley ConnectionGatsbys Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-60995898935411476612010-05-26T22:46:53.050-05:002010-05-26T22:46:53.050-05:00I remember playing in the alley,swatting bees as w...I remember playing in the alley,swatting bees as we played catch. We had hollihocks and wild dill and onions in the alley.<br />Your alley is even paved, not like the old alleys in Chicago, made of cinders. You neighbors are lucky to have these flowers in the alleykatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133104389584015045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-39511903904338587862010-05-26T11:44:53.564-05:002010-05-26T11:44:53.564-05:00Thanks so much for your very complimentary comment...Thanks so much for your very complimentary comments Indoor Fountains.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-89452203312695562172010-05-26T10:22:10.424-05:002010-05-26T10:22:10.424-05:00Eileen,
This post was marvelous. This is also a p...Eileen,<br /><br />This post was marvelous. This is also a post where the comments are just as interesting as the post itself. <br /><br />In particular I am referring to Cottage Gardens post.<br /><br />Another reason why your blog is so addicting! Thanks :-)Indoor Fountainshttp://www.kineticfountains.com/indoor-fountains.aspnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-19115777002525491872010-05-25T21:06:28.061-05:002010-05-25T21:06:28.061-05:00Jimm, they are always a great passageway to advent...Jimm, they are always a great passageway to adventure.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-32277270980563652112010-05-25T21:00:57.915-05:002010-05-25T21:00:57.915-05:00I still remember running down the alleys and apart...I still remember running down the alleys and apartment gangways to get to Montrose. jimJim Groblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027723131261970051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-4693305562540304722010-05-25T15:10:20.558-05:002010-05-25T15:10:20.558-05:00Thanks Carolyn,
It was actually a woman that work...Thanks Carolyn,<br /><br />It was actually a woman that works at a family owned nursery that gave me the idea. She said she goes alley walking and besides plantings some even have artwork painted on the fences and backs of garages. I think I'll stop with the plants.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-66068849604205565522010-05-25T15:07:12.115-05:002010-05-25T15:07:12.115-05:00Becca,
I had no idea you were a Chicago girl even...Becca,<br /><br />I had no idea you were a Chicago girl even if just for a short time. There are still trucks and cars that cruise through the alley on garbage day looking for treasures.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-33986527773631723102010-05-25T13:13:07.742-05:002010-05-25T13:13:07.742-05:00Hi Eileen,
Very unusual to see such beauty in an ...Hi Eileen,<br /><br />Very unusual to see such beauty in an alley. It's actually better than some gardens in the front, sad to say.Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-30747613326544531372010-05-25T11:02:43.615-05:002010-05-25T11:02:43.615-05:00Back in the mid 70's I lived for a about 4 mon...Back in the mid 70's I lived for a about 4 months in Chicago. We lived on an alley and I liked it. We used to go 'alley shopping' and picked up so many useful things especially in the wealthier neighborhoods.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-70661436871142422712010-05-25T09:53:55.613-05:002010-05-25T09:53:55.613-05:00Hi Jeanne, I didn't know there were alleys in...Hi Jeanne, I didn't know there were alleys in England, but it makes sense because it was so utilitarian to keep the front of the house looking good. We do not have to put our garbage cans out in front, they are picked up in the alley.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-26518409913451975602010-05-25T09:51:36.121-05:002010-05-25T09:51:36.121-05:00Lona, actually I have seen a couple of cats in the...Lona, actually I have seen a couple of cats in the alley and a coyote last week.<br /><br />Mesa won the 2010 award, title escapes me now, so I can't wait to see what it is like. It is a big one, much taller than Arizona Sun.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-83540780238078635132010-05-25T09:45:58.516-05:002010-05-25T09:45:58.516-05:00Fascinating post Eileen - I was hooked from the fi...Fascinating post Eileen - I was hooked from the first sentence and it reads like a wonderful short story! We have alleys here in the UK too, sometimes known as 'backs'. The university city of Cambridge is famous for its 'backs' which are even on the tourist trail!<br /><br />You have a wonderful selection of plants in your alley - I love the sedum and nepeta - I have lots of those in my garden.<br /><br />Its always such a joy coming over here Eileen.<br /><br />Jeanne<br />xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-64127660987181116412010-05-25T09:16:57.835-05:002010-05-25T09:16:57.835-05:00Hi Eileen. You have some beautiful plants to prett...Hi Eileen. You have some beautiful plants to pretty up the alley way. I just planted Gaillardia Mesa this spring so I am hoping it is a bright yellow bloom. It is far from blooming yet so I will see what it is going to look like when yours blooms. Your Catmint is so lovely. Do you have cats in your alley? LOL! If so they will appreciate you. Oh, I really enjoyed your answers to the questions. Sorry to make you answer those questions LOL! Thanks!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.com