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The GPOD's 2nd birthday!

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!
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Courtesy of Jane Horn

2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!
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Courtesy of Jane Horn

2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!
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Courtesy of Jane Horn

2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!
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Courtesy of Jane Horn

2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!
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Courtesy of Jane Horn

2 WAYS TO ENLARGE!
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Photo: Courtesy of Jane Horn

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Happy birthday to us!! The GPOD was "born" exactly two years ago today, on January 4th, 2010. Whew--that's more than 500 posts! I kinda need a nap... Take a minute to go back to the beginning. It's interesting to see how much we've changed! We started with one, maybe two photos per day, without a lot of detailed information. Today I think the blog is a lot richer, with multiple photos a day (not always), lots more info, and most exciting, lots and lots of reader submissions. I'd love to continue the trend, and feature more of your gardens. Send me some pics, whydontcha? Email me (be sure to introduce yourself and tell me a bit about your garden and the photos) at mgervais@taunton.com. And, once again, I'll only respond if I plan to use your photos.

OK, back to business. On Monday, I asked you all to comment with your gardening resolutions for 2012. You guys have some ambitious and exciting plans! I chose a winner randomly, though not scientifically (um...I counted how many comments we had and called over the wall to my coworker, Danielle, and asked her to pick a number between 1 and 48), and the winner of a free one-year subscription to FG is oilpainter! Congrats, Lona, and Happy New Year!

Just to prove that you CAN keep your gardening resolutions, check out what Jane Horn of Prior Lake, Minnesota, did in the photos above. Jane says, "My New Years resolution in 2008 was to create a garden on our asphalt driveway.  We dumped two piles of dirt from a backyard project and my vision began to take form.  I used Zone 4 plants that would tolerate the sun and minimal water.  When the snow melts in the spring it is already green.  It has become one of my favorite gardens." So great, Jane! Thanks so much for sending in your photos.

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oilpainter writes: Happy Birthday, GPOD! I look forward to the photo each day, and love the variety of gardens shown. Today's garden is just wonderful. It gives hope to those of us living on top of rock! Posted: 10:52 pm on January 4th

PerenniallyCrazy writes: Happy 2nd Birthday GPOD! My day is not complete without it. Thank you and may you have many more blogs to come. Posted: 6:30 pm on January 4th

n2hostas writes: Happy Birthday then.
Posted: 3:36 pm on January 4th

Tate85 writes: Thanks, Jane! Posted: 3:09 pm on January 4th

Lindath writes: I think it would be very helpful if, when submitting a photo, flowers and plants were identified. I know a wide range of plants/flowers on sight, but certainly not all. Sometimes the photos are taken from a distance that it's hard to identify even the flowers that we might know. Just a suggestion -- I love the photos of the day where the flowers and plants are listed. Posted: 2:47 pm on January 4th

Auntgramma writes: Tate85: The plant with blue blooms is Linum lewisii (Blue Flax) Zones 3-9. It likes lean well-drained soil and is short lived. The wind or perhaps a bird planted it in my garden. It survived about five years in no more than one-inch of soil. Posted: 2:22 pm on January 4th

Tate85 writes: Jane, can you please tell me what's this tuft of blue flowers on the first picture? Very beautiful. Posted: 12:16 pm on January 4th

pattyspencer writes: I too love starting my day visiting this blog (and miss it on weekends). With coffee in hand I look upon the gardens green with envy wishing I had the talent - insight - and capabilities that is being presented to us. My talents seem to be more weed gardening than true gardening - lol A garden in asphalt! Who knew!! What a bold thing to do - I love it! Posted: 10:14 am on January 4th

GreenGrammy writes: I've only recently become aware of GFOD, signing up as an antidote to the long winter months. Congratulations on your two years! It must be a lot of work, but I know I'm not the only one who deeply appreciates it. Many thanks, to Michelle and to all who have shared their gardens and comments. I look forward each morning to the beauty that awaits! Posted: 10:14 am on January 4th

Auntgramma writes: Wittyone: Yes, this garden is right on the asphalt, no digging required. Consider this trick as a way to cover broken sidewalk or any unsightly area. Low growing sedum is amazing and needs very little soil. That's why I used it for the edging. Posted: 9:37 am on January 4th

Wife_Mother_Gardener writes: What a wonderful idea, Jane! I love how you have turned a large, unused section of driveway into a beautiful dry garden. Inspiring! Posted: 9:30 am on January 4th

wittyone writes: Wow, Jane, this is really amazing. You mean that there is asphalt underneath these plantings, you didn't dig out the asphalt and then pile the dirt? It's hard to believe that these are growing and thriving with so little dirt to support them! Posted: 8:39 am on January 4th

meander1 writes: Sincerest thanks to Fine Gardening and Michelle for this very enjoyable feature.Yes, I, too, look forward to starting my day with great gardening pics and a cup of coffee. I have been inspired and humbled by the efforts of others. I love how Jane has softened her expanse of asphalt with such an interesting collection of plants. Posted: 7:47 am on January 4th

JulieBW writes: I love GFOD, what a great way to start my day. I recommend it frequently to gardening friends, and during my Master Gardener presentations. Posted: 7:40 am on January 4th

Kris_at_Blithewold writes: Happy Blogiversary! GPOD has become a habit for me too and an inspiration. Please keep on keeping on! (But by all means, go ahead and grab that nap first.) Posted: 7:32 am on January 4th

ALazyCook writes: My morning starts with a visit to the pics of the day and a cup of coffee. Saturday and Sunday always seem like they are missing something. It is now my time (with coffee in hand) to catch up on all the great comments. I call some of the regulars my gardening friends. Thanks for what you do and keep them coming! Posted: 7:10 am on January 4th

Annedean writes: Two years-- congratulations! I enjoy my online garden "visit" early every morning, marveling at what your readers have created, noting public gardens to enjoy someday, and of course getting lots of ideas for our garden. Thank you, Michelle-- and all who have shared photos and comments. Posted: 6:40 am on January 4th

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