Blog post? Do you mean fence post?
As Thomas Jefferson might say, I am an old gardener but a young blogger.
If you are like me and new to blogging, you probably need a few pointers. I have asked my friends, dining blogger Elizabeth Large and Charm City Moms blogger Kate Shatzkin to give us all some tips.
--What's the URL, or Web address? You should only care about this if you have a blog of your own you'd like people to know about. If so, fill it in and your name will be linked with your address -- a bonus for your own blog. Otherwise, just leave it blank.
--Do I have to include my e-mail address? Nope. Just leave it blank if you like. Fill it in if you'd like me to be able to contact you, but rest assured I won't share the address without your permission. It might be handy to include in case a gardener wants to contact you privately about an issue you've raised, and you want me to be able to pass on that person's e-mail address without identifying yours. You will also need to leave your email address if you'd like to win one of my prizes! I'll need to know how to contact you.
--Do I have to put in my full name? Not if you don't want to. You can use your full name, your first name, a fancy nom de jardin or no name at all. Just comment.
--What's this funny letter I have to put in the box before posting? Is it important? Yes; it helps us weed out spam. And don't forget to hit "Post" once you've filled it in.
As for the site owner approving the comment before it's posted, that's me. I read over a comment to make sure it a) isn't computer-generated spam, b) doesn't contain obscenities, c) doesn't involve personal attacks on other posters. (I'm fair game, but I do prefer you make your criticisms in a constructive way.) I don't edit it for spelling or grammar. Then I post it as quickly as I can.
Comments
Liked your article on bees. They'd be a nice addition to butterflies, albeit I hope the neighbors don't Raid them. The unanswered question is where does on purchase nest kits? Once purchased, in the absence of a dead tree or left over stalks (I'll put in a few sun flowers this year to generate some), where would you suggest the nests be lodged?
Thanks Howard for commenting. Gardeners Supply (www.gardeners.com) sells them as do a number of other garden catalogs. Just google "Mason bee nest kits" and you should find lots of choices. As to where to put them, I am thinking I will put mine under the deck overhang or under part of one of the gutters...I don't want the squirrels to get to them and my squirrels are very clever.
Posted by: Howard Aylesworth | March 19, 2009 12:05 PM
Congrats on your new blog, Susan! You're just in time for spring! Look forward to reading.
Thanks Meghan! Grateful to have you aboard!!!
Posted by: Meghan | March 19, 2009 12:08 PM
Can't wait to see your posts! I just started my garden and am always looking for pointers and inspiration!
You and me, both Jennifer! Hopefully there will be lots of gardeners out there to help and inspire us!
Posted by: Jennifer Wilfong | March 19, 2009 12:42 PM
Eager to see your posts and hoping you will join twitter so I may follow:)
FYI-searching for roof top garden watering solutions.
Twitter? Oh heavens. I just figured out how to use my digital camera! And I will write a post asking for help with your roof top garden watering issues.
Posted by: Amanda | March 19, 2009 2:04 PM