Comments on: Garden Designers Roundtable – EDIBLES: What the @#$* Did I Get Myself INTO??? http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/ by Ivette Soler Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:17:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Front Yard Vegetable Garden Makeover | Eden Makers Blog http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-12891 Front Yard Vegetable Garden Makeover | Eden Makers Blog Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:24:14 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-12891 [...] Ivette Soler : The Germinatrix : Los Angeles, CA [...] [...] Ivette Soler : The Germinatrix : Los Angeles, CA [...]

]]> By: Genevieve http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10538 Genevieve Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:42:26 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10538 Ivette, I am unsurprised that the author of The Edible Front Yard managed to knock it out of the park with a post that is both based in reality (how many gardening articles are so grounded?) AND inspirational! This is what I loved about your book, too. If people know what they are getting into, they can be successful, but if it's an overwhelming surprise, then it quickly leads to burnout. Yay for your gorgeous photos and great advice. Ivette, I am unsurprised that the author of The Edible Front Yard managed to knock it out of the park with a post that is both based in reality (how many gardening articles are so grounded?) AND inspirational! This is what I loved about your book, too. If people know what they are getting into, they can be successful, but if it’s an overwhelming surprise, then it quickly leads to burnout. Yay for your gorgeous photos and great advice.

]]> By: Pam/Digging http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10536 Pam/Digging Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:48:31 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10536 Ivette, what a great post, not least because it tells the truth (edible gardening is harder than ornamental gardening) and yet manages to be completely encouraging at the same time. I like how you remind people it doesn't have to be all or nothing. Fantastic! Have fun at NWFG Show! I'd be jealous that you're meeting Loree if I weren't going to meet her myself in July at the Seattle Fling. Ivette, what a great post, not least because it tells the truth (edible gardening is harder than ornamental gardening) and yet manages to be completely encouraging at the same time. I like how you remind people it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Fantastic! Have fun at NWFG Show! I’d be jealous that you’re meeting Loree if I weren’t going to meet her myself in July at the Seattle Fling.

]]> By: rebecca sweet http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10535 rebecca sweet Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:01:39 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10535 Ivette - you are truly magical. Only YOU could pop an unrealistic dreamer's bubble and leave them feeling energized and enthusiastic! How DO you do it? I'm thrilled you wrote about the difficulties one may face, and how to cope with them. People need a reality check in order to succeed, and you've offered the perfect, helpful advice. And your photos are as inspiring as your words. Beautiful post, beautiful book - well done, my friend! XXOO - Rebecca Ivette – you are truly magical. Only YOU could pop an unrealistic dreamer’s bubble and leave them feeling energized and enthusiastic! How DO you do it?

I’m thrilled you wrote about the difficulties one may face, and how to cope with them. People need a reality check in order to succeed, and you’ve offered the perfect, helpful advice. And your photos are as inspiring as your words. Beautiful post, beautiful book – well done, my friend! XXOO – Rebecca

]]> By: Susan Morrison http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10533 Susan Morrison Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:37:40 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10533 How do you manage to make edible gardening sound like so much work - yet work that I now want to do? Wonderful teaser for your book which I can't wait to see in person at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show! How do you manage to make edible gardening sound like so much work – yet work that I now want to do? Wonderful teaser for your book which I can’t wait to see in person at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show!

]]> By: germinatrix http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10531 germinatrix Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:51:12 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10531 Loree, I can't WAIT to meet you! But SNOW??? REALLY??? Oh NO!!! I don't even OWN anything truly warm. Okay, I'll just have to bring my big suitcase and pack 3 coats and tons of layers. Are there tunnels connecting the venue and the hotels? I'll dig them myself to avoid snow!!! XOXO! Loree, I can’t WAIT to meet you! But SNOW??? REALLY??? Oh NO!!! I don’t even OWN anything truly warm. Okay, I’ll just have to bring my big suitcase and pack 3 coats and tons of layers. Are there tunnels connecting the venue and the hotels? I’ll dig them myself to avoid snow!!! XOXO!

]]> By: Loree / danger garden http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10530 Loree / danger garden Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:27:43 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10530 Excellent postscript (? if I'm using that word correctly) to your excellent book! I can't wait to hear you speak on Friday at the NWFG Show, we are so lucky that you're coming, of course that is if all the predicted snow doesn't keep you, or me, away. It's gonna be cold!!! Pack warm clothes and mittens! Excellent postscript (? if I’m using that word correctly) to your excellent book! I can’t wait to hear you speak on Friday at the NWFG Show, we are so lucky that you’re coming, of course that is if all the predicted snow doesn’t keep you, or me, away. It’s gonna be cold!!! Pack warm clothes and mittens!

]]> By: germinatrix http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10529 germinatrix Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:22:47 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10529 Hey Jocelyn! I am obviously a fan of edibles - but I felt a reality check is important - running off half-cocked without thinking about how these gardens feed our eyes is one of the reason many communities won't allow edible front yards. I think we can CHANGE that, but people have to be ready for what the reality is, right? It is still fantastic! Scott, I swoon. I melt. Where you lead, I will follow. Thank you so much for your awesome support! XO Jenny I'm glad you liked the phrase! When I was a little girl, my Mom wanted to open up a Christian restaurant called The Garden of Eating. I think someone else must have had the name - either that or she realized she was a hairstylist and not a chef. Still - I always love a pun and a play on words! XOXO! Thank you SO MUCH Robert! If you think THIS was fun, wait until we have a few pints next time I'm across the pond! Lisa I truly think that we should only do what we can use or give away reasonably - we can't be putting the work into edibles we don't benefit from directly, it will cause resentment and eventual abandoning of the garden (unless you are some kind of saint and grow to give away - some do that!). I think you totally have an edible garden - I WISH I had raspberries, blackberries and apples! And pots of lettuce count! I dub the Lisa, Edible Gardener!!! In THIS life!!! Debbie YAY! Yes, I believe we have to dream big within boundaries. Don't over do it - that is why I love integrating edibles within an ornamental garden, you can dip your toe in and keep on going. That is the way lifelong edible gardeners are made, I think! XO!!! I can't tell you all how full my heart is of your incredible support. My readers, my blogfriends, my PEEPS - you are beautiful. Love Ya! Mean it!!! Hey Jocelyn! I am obviously a fan of edibles – but I felt a reality check is important – running off half-cocked without thinking about how these gardens feed our eyes is one of the reason many communities won’t allow edible front yards. I think we can CHANGE that, but people have to be ready for what the reality is, right? It is still fantastic!

Scott, I swoon. I melt. Where you lead, I will follow. Thank you so much for your awesome support! XO

Jenny I’m glad you liked the phrase! When I was a little girl, my Mom wanted to open up a Christian restaurant called The Garden of Eating. I think someone else must have had the name – either that or she realized she was a hairstylist and not a chef. Still – I always love a pun and a play on words! XOXO!

Thank you SO MUCH Robert! If you think THIS was fun, wait until we have a few pints next time I’m across the pond!

Lisa I truly think that we should only do what we can use or give away reasonably – we can’t be putting the work into edibles we don’t benefit from directly, it will cause resentment and eventual abandoning of the garden (unless you are some kind of saint and grow to give away – some do that!). I think you totally have an edible garden – I WISH I had raspberries, blackberries and apples! And pots of lettuce count! I dub the Lisa, Edible Gardener!!! In THIS life!!!

Debbie YAY! Yes, I believe we have to dream big within boundaries. Don’t over do it – that is why I love integrating edibles within an ornamental garden, you can dip your toe in and keep on going. That is the way lifelong edible gardeners are made, I think! XO!!!

I can’t tell you all how full my heart is of your incredible support. My readers, my blogfriends, my PEEPS – you are beautiful. Love Ya! Mean it!!!

]]> By: Debbie @ GardenofPossibilities http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10528 Debbie @ GardenofPossibilities Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:01:03 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10528 Ivette, After reading your post I'm even more excited to read your book. I love how you face the fact that growing edibles is ALOT of work and just because you decide to grow some of your own food doesn't mean you need raised beds. Best of luck with your book, it's sure to be a hit! Ivette, After reading your post I’m even more excited to read your book. I love how you face the fact that growing edibles is ALOT of work and just because you decide to grow some of your own food doesn’t mean you need raised beds. Best of luck with your book, it’s sure to be a hit!

]]> By: Lisa at Greenbow http://thegerminatrix.com/2011/02/22/garden-designers-roundtable-edibles-what-the-did-i-get-myself-into/comment-page-1/#comment-10527 Lisa at Greenbow Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:45:43 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=1364#comment-10527 The first sentence of this post is exactly why I don't do veggies. I guess I am just a little lazy. Not totally. I do have a nice (to me) garden but it contains few edibles. Blackberries, raspberries, apples. That is about it. I try a pot of lettuce from time to time but that is about it. I love the idea of a beautiful garden such as yours but...maybe in another life. The first sentence of this post is exactly why I don’t do veggies. I guess I am just a little lazy. Not totally. I do have a nice (to me) garden but it contains few edibles. Blackberries, raspberries, apples. That is about it. I try a pot of lettuce from time to time but that is about it. I love the idea of a beautiful garden such as yours but…maybe in another life.

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