Comments on: Join the Barbolian Fields Fan Club! https://barbolian.com Ecological Gardening and Other Creative Pursuits Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:35:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Blythe https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-67008 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:35:48 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-67008 In reply to Ryan.

Hi Ryan! Thanks for your comment and Welcome to the fan club! I have been too busy trying to catch up on the gardening (and other things) to post much lately – but I have to say, the garden continues to evolve and amaze me! I have learned a lot from my readers–especially on that corn article, which somehow gained a lot of traction on Pinterest. (The little boy featured on there just graduated from high school – so it’s been a few years!) I don’t grow a lot of corn these days – but I do grow habitat. We are neighbors! If you’d like to see/talk about how things have changed, let me know!

]]> By: Ryan https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-67006 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:49:25 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-67006 I live in Port Angeles and stumbled upon this site while looking for some tips on trying to grow corn (it’s a long shot, I know!) because I’m experimenting with the three sisters method. Although Sequim and PA have very different microclimates, your blog and some of the associated comments have made me a little more excited about this endeavor. I look forward to digging through the rest of your posts – especially those associated with how you manage your “horticultural experiment.”

]]> By: Blythe https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-36964 Tue, 10 May 2022 16:14:15 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-36964 In reply to Caludia.

Hello Claudia! I missed this comment but caught the email you sent. I sent you a message. I can totally picture a spot of sunshine on a hill facing the water, surrounded by firs! Sounds beautiful! Yes! Give it a try! Pick a short season variety and give them a bit of a head start by pre-planting in flats. Perhaps the firs will block the wind a bit? Maybe a shorter variety would be a bit more sturdy? Good luck to you and thanks for contacting me! I am 70, so right behind you. Gardening keeps us connected in so many ways!

]]> By: Caludia https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-36963 Tue, 10 May 2022 16:03:28 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-36963 I live on W. Whidbey Island, am 83 yrs old & love to garden.
I just found your blog and read your article on corn it is fantastic, I need all the help I can get to grow my corn this year.
My garden is on the side hill facing the water, receiving wind, I do have a small spot of sun to put my corn, but lots of tall fir trees around me.
I am going to put my seeds in flats but only have a 2- 4′ spots to plant the corn. but still want to give it a try.
Thank you for any advice you can give my.

]]> By: Blythe https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-25677 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:49:14 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-25677 In reply to Virginia Menstell, Systems Landesign.

Hi Virginia! I do remember you! The Northwest Permaculture Convergence was an amazing event, wasn’t it! So much going on and so many knowledgeable people – I only wish there would have been some way to see them all! Thank you for looking me up (and thank you for the compliments!). Do keep in touch. (you can also reach me at Blythe@barbolian.com) Do you have a website? All the best, Blythe

]]> By: Virginia Menstell, Systems Landesign https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-25676 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 05:12:11 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-25676 Hi there Blythe!
We connected at the Permie Convergence. You were out of business cards but I found your site (lovely and so friendly), also the Dunbar site. Hoping to connect with you about collaborating on an outdoor learning event next year at Falconcrest, 38 acres of undisturbed Forest and Wetland ecologies. The perfect setting for learning about Natural Abundance and Diversification! Cheers, Virginia

]]> By: Wendy https://barbolian.com/subscribe/#comment-19279 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:34:13 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?page_id=4346#comment-19279 This should be fun.

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