Last updated on December 2nd, 2011
I HAVE THREE REASONS to be cheerful today. First, after her nasty — and frightening — bout with Lyme-disease, Lily the Beagle is definitely feeling better. Next, it’s the first day of spring, and it looks and feels like it here too. And last but by no means least, today marks…drum-roll please… the one year anniversary of A Garden For The House!
After planting this little gardening blog on March 20, 2009, it has grown from 200 “unique” visitors per month to over 2,200! And that’s without any advertising, save for the kind souls who have spread the word.
Thank you everyone, for visiting me regularly. You are the best gardening family anyone could have.
Erin says
Happy One Year Anniversary!!! I just love your blog. You've been a great source of information and inspiration! Im glad to hear Lily is feeling better, I hope she's outside enjoying this first day of Spring. Happy Spring to you and I can't wait to read more….
Yolanda says
Congratulations all around! I hope you are celebrating with champagne…
Katreader says
Congrats! I'll be toasting you and Lily when I have some champagne tonight! I look forward to reading and learning more from A Garden for the House!
Justin says
Kevin, here's to A Garden for the House, Lily the beagle, and Spring, glorious Spring! Clink!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Erin-, Yolanda-, Katreader- and Justin – Thank you so much. Lily and I did indeed spend the day outdoors, one of us romped and sniffed, while the other transplanted pachysandra and edged the rose garden. (Hint: Look for a post on “edging” very soon!)
Adele says
Kevin, I'm so glad I found your blog. Congratulations!
Brenda says
Many congratulations to you Kevin…. Thank you for providing an informational happy place for so many! PS- SO glad to hear Lily is feeling better!!! It's so hard when our 4 legged children aren't feeling well….
Judy says
Hi Kevin! Happy Anniversary!! I always knew your blog would grow — just like your beautiful garden. Glad to hear Lily is feeling better. Can't wait to stroll through your garden sometime soon!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Adele – so glad you jumped aboard this train, too!
Brenda – “…an informational Happy Place…” I like that!
Judy – The heirloom tulips you gave me are popping up in the Serpentine Garden. Perhaps you can see them for real this year!
Eric says
Kevin, you are one busy dude. Nice work, and I'm glad that Lily is on the mend.
Chicago Janis says
Kudos, Kevin!
maureen says
Happy Anniversary!I love your gardening blog and have learned a great deal from it.It helped me get thru the winter…Happy spring, too…The crocuses and daffodils are blooming here.Got my compost yest so I am happy…Glad to hear Lily is healing.. Cheers!
Maureen
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Eric – Have I mentioned…I never sleep?
Chicago Janis (formerly Janis in Chicago?) – Thanks!
Maureen – Good to hear from you! And, thanks for sticking with me through winter!
Anonymous says
Kevin~~
Enjoy the blog. I do appreciate your optimism and positive attitude toward life and everyday activities. Congrats on one year!~ Elizabeth
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Welcome, Elizabeth! And thank you so much!