“Why I Garden – A contest”

1. On November 8th, 2009 at 7:44 pm Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:

   You’ll get as many different answers as entries, I bet, though there are sure to be some themes that emerge. I’ve probably already put my reasons down at some point, but I’ll re-evaluate them & reformulate again. I hope I can get it down to 500 words.

2. On November 21st, 2009 at 7:37 am Rose Says:

   I’ve been asked this question many times, especially by my children who think I’m a bit obsessed:) I had planned a post related to this anyway; I’ll let you know when I’ve posted it.

3. On November 21st, 2009 at 1:11 pm Helen Yoest Says:

   Oh my, this will take some thinking. It’s like asking why I’m right handed.

4. On November 21st, 2009 at 5:36 pm Helen’s favorite blogs « Gardening With Confidence ™ Says:

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5. On November 21st, 2009 at 6:50 pm Why I Garden « Gardening With Confidence ™ Says:

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6. On November 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 am Liisa Says:

   I recently explored this question, and posted “Confessions of a Plant-a-holic.” http://liisainvermont.com/?p=416

7. On November 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm Sunday, November 22, 2009 A Week Puttering in Helen’s Haven « Gardening With Confidence ™ Says:

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8. On November 24th, 2009 at 2:47 pm Why I Garden — Cold Climate Gardening Says:

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9. On November 27th, 2009 at 1:47 pm Kat Wolfdancer Says:

   “Oh my, this will take some thinking. It’s like asking why I’m right handed.”

   *LOLOL* :~D It’s like asking “Why do you breathe?”
   I shall work on mine. It may come easy, if the Muse is out and about and playing with the Garden Faes. Or it may come haltingly, if that self-same Muse is snoozing. Regardless, Tough or easy, it shall be fun! It shall be done! /rubs her paws together! :~D

   >^,,^<

10. On December 7th, 2009 at 6:30 pm Lois J. de Vries Says:

    Hi Mary Ann,

    Heard about your contest at Kathy Purdy’s site. Great idea. Here’s my post: http://loisdevries.blogspot.com/2009/12/why-i-garden.html

    Regards,
    Lois

11. On December 8th, 2009 at 9:35 am Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:

    I’ve finally posted my entry here: http://mcgregorsdaughter.blogspot.com/2009/12/why-i-garden-revisited.html.

12. On December 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am KathyG Says:

    Thanks for this contest, and for getting us all thinking about this question! Here is the link to my answer:

    http://gardeningfornature.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-garden-because-i-am.html

13. On December 18th, 2009 at 1:31 pm JP Says:

    Thanks Mary Ann – great idea! Here is my post:

    http://artfulgreens.blogspot.com/2009/12/why-i-garden-essay-contest.html

14. On December 20th, 2009 at 1:54 pm Helen/patientgardener Says:

    Enjoyed writing a post for this competition, hope I’m not too late
    http://patientgardener.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/why-i-garden-contest-entry/

15. On December 20th, 2009 at 7:14 pm Christine B. Says:

    Just discovered this contest last night and got a laugh out of coming up with something coherent. Join me at the Last Frontier Garden to read at:

    http://lastfrontiergarden.blogspot.com/2009/12/why-do-i-garden.html

16. On December 21st, 2009 at 4:27 am Joan Bailey Says:

    Nothing like getting this in under the wire! I enjoyed writing the post so much! Thanks for asking the question.

    http://popcornhomestead.blogspot.com/2009/12/joy-of-dirty-hands.html