tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post5501312309213235826..comments2023-07-17T04:07:46.354-07:00Comments on Gardener in the Distance...gardening and belonging in Ballarat.: PlaytimeGardener in the Distancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-11287618514539307772013-03-21T19:54:55.684-07:002013-03-21T19:54:55.684-07:00Bonnie, something tells me you're just the sor...Bonnie, something tells me you're just the sort of person who'd feel at home here, though really, I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't be. It has a very calming atmosphere. From what I know, children running about here don't get hurt or turn nasty. <br />I remember when I was young we were allowed to go out for hours, and there was no concern at all we'd come to any harm. In hindsight, that's a wonderful gift. Even our dog was free to roam, and nothing untoward ever happened to her either.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-87055382044283230622013-03-21T16:45:51.674-07:002013-03-21T16:45:51.674-07:00Oh how I would love to visit this garden. I would...Oh how I would love to visit this garden. I would especially enjoy running through it with my school children. I agree today's children are hovered over and not allowed to.....well, be children. In so many ways we have striped our children of the confidence that should come naturally. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-27493368420771734152013-03-20T02:24:26.153-07:002013-03-20T02:24:26.153-07:00Carol, you're a breath of fresh air! I don'...Carol, you're a breath of fresh air! I don't know how well you know the Gardens. The Children's Garden are a special part, but then, to me, all of it is special. Come down asap!Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-15310134501519722092013-03-19T21:37:34.669-07:002013-03-19T21:37:34.669-07:00What a delightful visit to The Gardens! You've...What a delightful visit to The Gardens! You've chosen well with your photos, from Magic Puddings to wacky wattles. I must visit when next in Melbourne. The final photo is very moving indeed.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914350639398715648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-25032905482589457642013-03-15T04:44:17.153-07:002013-03-15T04:44:17.153-07:00Roger, merci. The shopping trolley must be here, s...Roger, merci. The shopping trolley must be here, somewhere! I'm glad you too prefer The Real Thing.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-71860195177013695512013-03-15T04:13:01.429-07:002013-03-15T04:13:01.429-07:00Real cane sugar and steel and rocks is fine with m...Real cane sugar and steel and rocks is fine with me. Thanks for the visit. Hope you find that big shopping trolley!Roger Latourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673755581912016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-9506144234837683062013-03-15T03:44:04.315-07:002013-03-15T03:44:04.315-07:00It is, Matthew. I never feel more at home than in ...It is, Matthew. I never feel more at home than in our Gardens.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-67474336961493963042013-03-15T02:55:03.879-07:002013-03-15T02:55:03.879-07:00Lovely!Lovely!matthew schiavellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943076990025685221noreply@blogger.com