Last updated on December 2nd, 2011
Terrence the Toad wants everyone to celebrate today. Why? Because it’s A Garden for the House‘s six-month anniversary!!! And, today’s post (to my utter amazement) marks number 100. I thought it might be fun to see how the blog has grown to date, like the number of viewers, the most popular posts, and the different countries that have visited the gardens here.
Number of unique visitors: 1,189
Top Ten Most-Viewed Posts:
1. How to Harvest & Store Winter Squash
2. How to Harvest & Store Onions
3. Boxwood Beauty the Easy Way
4. No-Fail Ground Covers
5. Hostas: How to Keep Slugs & Snails Away
6. Evergreens for Privacy Screens
7. A Petunia for Winter: Opera Supreme ‘Pink Morn’
8. Blue Flowers for Peaceful Tranquility
9. Recipe: Savory Fried Sage Leaves
10.Three Incredible, Edible, Scented Geraniums
Countries where most visitors come from:
1. United States
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. Australia
5. Ireland
How are such statistics vital? I haven’t a clue. I do, however, know that I cherish everyone who has taken the time to stroll through this little garden of mine!
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Holly says
A little toadie told me it's your anniversary! Congratulations. I've learned SO much from reading your blog!
Judy says
Happy Anniversary, Kevin! Your blog has flourished over the past six months and I've learned so much too (like how NOT to make salsa verde!) I love Mr. Toad too! Did you know he once had a very Wild Ride in Disney World?
Gardenlady says
Kudos to you, Kevin. I feel like I have been here “from the beginning.”
Eric says
What is six months in “blog years?” Anyway, happy anniversary to a very informative site.
Andrew Thompson says
Congratulations on both your six month anniversary and your 100th post. Much work I'm sure, but all of it appreciated.
Justin says
Thanks to you, I bought 3 dozen snowdrop bulbs yesterday. I'm planting them this afternoon. I bought the double-flowered type. Congrats on the blog's first six months.
Katreader says
Congratulations. I love your blog and the great information you share. I'm thankful my online search for scented geraniums led me to you!
George says
It will be fascinating to see what new countries join the list as the blog reaches one year. I will be interested to see what the most popular winter searches are. Can you do the rankings by season? Thanks for all your hard work. George in Pennsylvania
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Thanks, everyone. In the infamous words of Joan Crawford, “Bless You.”
WILL says
Kevin:
Congratulations on all you have accomplished in six months. I look forward to seeing all the new garden tips and photographs. WILL
Yolanda says
Kevin, congrats, and thank you for providing six months of almost daily inspiration to we who like to garden, cook, and decorate. I hope your blog continues to grow.
Janet G. Metzger says
Kevin,
Congratulations!
And,
Thank you for all the inspiration. I at least have weeded the garden and planted mint in a pot for winter. One small step forward!
Thank you so much,
Janet
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Janet – enjoy your mint! And, be sure to read the post “Herbs In Winter” in the September archives.
As always, it's great to hear from you!
Carol says
I just found your blog, but I'd like to wish you a happy six-month anniversary anyway. I enjoy your writing and your wisdom.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Carol – welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy the mixed bag of garden goodies here.