A couple more Amaryllis photos and a message.
Amaryllis 'Apricot Parfait'
And now the message: I've made a decision that I've been thinking about for quite a while ~
I've decided to no longer keep blogging.
The few people who follow my blog know that the past four years have been filled with heartache and loss. After each one, my heart was into blogging less and less and my posts more and more sporadic.
Above: Amaryllis 'Rembrandt Van Rijn'
I won't close my Typepad account immediately but there will be no future posts.
Amaryllis 'Half & Half'
It never really "took off" anyway & some of the other reasons I started it are no longer pertinent. Most of my traffic is from Pinterest and people pinning my photos.
Muscari "Azureum'
I can't imagine giving up photography so hopefully I will pop up with an Instagram account (or something) in the future as a forum to share photos.
For those of you who have left me kind messages over the past 8 years, thank you. I've appreciated them all. I feel I "know" you although most of us have never met. Maybe that will be remedied one day... For now I want to concentrate on a few different avenues and ending the blog will free up a little time and relieve a little pressure (for even tho I haven't been posting often, it's always on my mind that I "should.") All the Best ~ I will be with you in spirit this gardening season and quietly doing my part to make it a good one.
No! I almost missed your message among the amazing photos. Say it ain't so! I know it's been a challenging stretch for you, but darn I don't want you to leave the blogosphere. :( I don't follow Instagram or Pinterest very regularly, so I hope we can stay in touch on Facebook? I will miss your posts terribly ... terribly. However, I do wish what's best for you.
Posted by: Beth @ PlantPostings | February 16, 2016 at 04:01 PM
Sometimes I think I'll give up blogging, but I do like being able to look back and see what I was up to in the garden at any given time. I'm not up to adding any more social media time, so I doubt I'll get into Instragram. Still, I feel like I'm "missing out", so maybe. I've tried to get into Twitter a bit, but it just doesn't suit me. I follow FB regularly, but even it's starting to bore me. For now, my blog will continue. We'll see how it goes in the future. Good luck!
Posted by: Robin | February 18, 2016 at 03:15 PM
I have always enjoyed your posts and pictures and will miss you a lot. Your family has had far more than its share of hardship these past few years so I can understand your heart no longer being in putting together blog posts.
I hope you do decide to return after an extended break or start an instagram account! (((hugs)))
Posted by: sweetbay | February 21, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Oh I'm so sad to know your beautiful blog is ending. I completely understand, but I am sorry to know it's over. Please let me know if you start something new.
Posted by: Dana | February 21, 2016 at 09:23 PM
I will miss you, too! However, will you also post in Facebook??
Posted by: Shady gardener | February 22, 2016 at 05:55 PM
It'll be a loss not to have your beautifully photographed blog to enjoy, but I'll look for your photos on Pinterest. Thanks for the beauty and gardening wisdom you've shared with us over the years. Best wishes to you.
Posted by: Pam/Digging | March 02, 2016 at 11:08 AM
I don't know your personally, but I found your blog once while googling around for amaryllis bulbs, as I also love growing them in the winter. I would just like to say I'm sorry to hear it sounds like you have had a tough year, and I hope things improve. I will miss this blog as you post some of the most beautiful photos I have every seen, and I've gotten a lot of enjoyment out of seeing your garden over the years. Best of luck in the future.
Posted by: Val Boergesson | March 17, 2016 at 09:40 AM