Time Flies: Three Years of Blogging

Posted on January 28, 2017 by johnvic8

Today marks the third anniversary of A Walk in the Garden. Three years of blogging!

“Time flies when you’re having fun!”

That is an old saying that seems quite pertinent today. Three years, 473 posts, a host of kind followers from all over the world, and viewers from 128 countries. The numbers are unimportant; what is important to me is what I have learned from three years of sharing views across the blogosphere.

I have learned that people in all cultures love their gardens, love their children, love their families, love their food, love their countries, love their special places…just as I do.

I have learned that people around the world are articulate, artistic and creative. Having studied languages, I am amazed at how well people in so many nations can communicate in such beautiful English.

I have learned that, indeed, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” This may be my favorite.

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Camellia japonica ‘Magnoliaeflora’

I have been humbled by the breadth of my followers and by the kind and encouraging comments received.

I have learned to “like” in a host of languages.

I sincerely appreciate those of you who have followed the development of A Walk in the Garden for these three years. I treasure the “blog-friends” that have become a delightful part of my life.

My hope is that A Walk in the Garden will continue to be something that readers will enjoy. I am looking forward to meeting you again in the blogosphere in the coming year.

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About johnvic8

John Viccellio retired after 24 years in the U. S. Navy and began to dig into gardening when he could finally land in one place. He completed the Master Gardener course in 1992 and has since designed and constructed two of his own gardens. He wrote a monthly garden column for ten years and was a regular contributor to Carolina Gardener magazine. John published his first book, Guess What's in My Garden!, in 2014. He lives in a retirement community in Matthews, NC.
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32 Responses to Time Flies: Three Years of Blogging

  1. steveo says:
    January 28, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Congratulations! Spring is coming and a lot more after that. And they all need a good blog.

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  2. Kevin A Moore says:
    January 28, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    Congratulations! I’m about 10 days in but I am seeing the attraction already! Hope to say hi at my three year!
    Kevin

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  3. Patricia McGoldrick says:
    January 29, 2017 at 12:26 am

    Congrats! Enjoy your blog posts with their great photos! Thanks, Merci!

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  4. shallwedazzle says:
    January 29, 2017 at 4:10 am

    Happy anniversary! 🙂 I agree with you, it is wonderful how we can learn so much from each other in the blogosphere; see photos which awake so many emotions… it’s simply life-changing!

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  5. Suzy Wilson says:
    January 29, 2017 at 8:33 am

    I look forward to your posts and wonderful photos. I have learned so much from them and really enjoy ‘The Arranger’s’ beautiful works of art💐🌺 accompanying them. Our Plein Air group always enjoys visiting.

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  6. bittster says:
    January 29, 2017 at 9:04 am

    Congratulations! Thanks for three enjoyable years and here’s to many more!
    We have the same birthday by the way, mine just turned four yesterday 🙂

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  7. Christina says:
    January 29, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Congratulations. 🍾 who would have believed how much blogging can add to our lives.

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  8. anne leueen says:
    January 29, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Bravo! Three years is an achievement. And, thank you for my favorite flower the camellia! Beautiful photo!

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  9. Cathy says:
    January 29, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Congratulations John! I hope blogging continues to give you so much pleasure for years to come!

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  10. pbmgarden says:
    January 29, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Congrats on achieving this milestone John.

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  12. MS says:
    January 29, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Congratulations! blogging is addictive yes?

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  13. Gina says:
    January 29, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

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  14. Madeline Scribes says:
    January 30, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Congrats on three years!!

    That camellia is flawless! They always remind me of little old ladies. 🙂

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  15. drunknonfic says:
    February 4, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    Wow. This year’s supposed to be my 3rd, too. But, I paused and just got back yesterday. Never too late, eh? Hope to mark an anniversary of consistency in 2018. Kudos, John!

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