tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post2565289723752914171..comments2024-02-26T02:41:19.933-08:00Comments on The Gardener's Eye: Forgiving Helen DillonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-57006025724319595122010-07-10T16:21:27.956-07:002010-07-10T16:21:27.956-07:00David,
Thanks for your comment. It does make one ...David,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. It does make one wonder what Sissinghurst would look like if Vita and Harold were gardening today and it will be exciting to see what changes Fergus Garrett and company will make at Great Dixter. On the other hand, the great Italian villas seem timeless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-13852126453070449442010-07-10T13:43:31.822-07:002010-07-10T13:43:31.822-07:00I agree. A great post. This raises the question, &...I agree. A great post. This raises the question, "What if I don't like a change?" Can I still respect the gardener and their process even though I may not like their solution? Helen Dillon (with her reputation notwithstanding) is an easier rapprochement than say, a neighbor's yard filled with new marigolds and day lilies. Can I see THAT with softer, less critical eyes? <br /><br />If there is one thing that gardening has taught me it is that detachment and humility are more important tools than a spade or wheel barrel. <br /><br />This post makes me realize that as gardens eventually change, so inevitably do most gardeners. What I used to love may no longer draw my eye. It is inevitably humbling when I superimpose my "values" on others artistic efforts. Time, growth, death and change of taste make sure of this.<br /><br />Thank you Helen. Thank you Mike!David Baumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-25228242572202152102010-07-05T09:18:19.029-07:002010-07-05T09:18:19.029-07:00Jordan,
I have seen Helen Dillon speak several tim...Jordan,<br />I have seen Helen Dillon speak several times. Very informative and always entertaining. Your quote is exactly how I remember her. I would love to go back again to see all the changes she made.Thanks for the kind comment.<br /><br />Allan,<br />Glad you liked the post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-33757294071827590762010-07-04T13:24:14.867-07:002010-07-04T13:24:14.867-07:00Great post!Great post!allanbecker-gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249183285802762125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-89202020946201990362010-07-04T07:53:34.310-07:002010-07-04T07:53:34.310-07:00I think this is a very clever & well-written p...I think this is a very clever & well-written post. I heard Helen Dillon speak once in Seattle. She was very entertaining. She said that one day she would remove all of her plants, lay down a bed of gravel, place a small fountain at the center, & then people would say, 'What exquisite taste Helen Dillon has!'Jordan Jacksonhttp://www.metropolitangardens.com/noreply@blogger.com