tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post9045051894113765361..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Thank you Ron McKitrick—my cactus buddy. May you rest in peacedanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-80409250403793147362020-10-30T17:38:49.674-07:002020-10-30T17:38:49.674-07:00Thanks for commenting Christy, so sorry about the ...Thanks for commenting Christy, so sorry about the loss of your dad.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-5271438575259734352020-10-30T17:12:28.998-07:002020-10-30T17:12:28.998-07:00I thank everyone for the kind words regarding my f...I thank everyone for the kind words regarding my father. He was a very passionate man no matter what he was involved in. Love and Miss you Dad! (Christy McKitrick-McCabe)Christy McKitrick-McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397416955838504303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55503445728897503832020-10-28T09:19:27.907-07:002020-10-28T09:19:27.907-07:00Yes heaven could be quite the garden paradise...Yes heaven could be quite the garden paradise...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33687097822768067142020-10-28T09:16:39.711-07:002020-10-28T09:16:39.711-07:00I am lucky to have known him, for sure. I'm so...I am lucky to have known him, for sure. I'm sorry you know that feeling.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83099759640109321432020-10-28T07:43:29.428-07:002020-10-28T07:43:29.428-07:00I'm sorry to hear about his passing. It looks ...I'm sorry to hear about his passing. It looks like he had a full life filled with family and friends. His garden will probably be around for years to come as a testament to his passion. I hope Kris is right about there being a special place in heaven for gardeners!hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345461191452355465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48274955141235166202020-10-27T19:06:07.238-07:002020-10-27T19:06:07.238-07:00Plant people are the best!Plant people are the best!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73800207738691951892020-10-27T19:05:54.986-07:002020-10-27T19:05:54.986-07:00Yes! His wife and one of his sons are caring for t...Yes! His wife and one of his sons are caring for the garden, thank goodness.<br /><br />https://www.yakimaherald.com/lifestyle/yakimas-hillside-botanical-garden-creator-leaves-legacy-of-love-laughter-and-cacti/article_48ecaae0-5212-59b7-9860-fe98dbd154ab.htmldanger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-72105062834514457742020-10-27T19:05:20.104-07:002020-10-27T19:05:20.104-07:00One of his sons and his wife are taking over. I fo...One of his sons and his wife are taking over. I found this story later in the day, after posting what I did above.<br /><br />https://www.yakimaherald.com/lifestyle/yakimas-hillside-botanical-garden-creator-leaves-legacy-of-love-laughter-and-cacti/article_48ecaae0-5212-59b7-9860-fe98dbd154ab.htmldanger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-77584353198874320192020-10-27T19:00:31.406-07:002020-10-27T19:00:31.406-07:00Thanks Kris, the last few days I keep thinking of ...Thanks Kris, the last few days I keep thinking of him and find myself so sad that I won't be chatting with him again. Life is too short.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32023160521756735532020-10-27T18:59:32.095-07:002020-10-27T18:59:32.095-07:00So sad! I am glad you made it over to see him.So sad! I am glad you made it over to see him.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-2087252244677246322020-10-27T18:59:10.263-07:002020-10-27T18:59:10.263-07:00Thank you. He really was an amazing plantsman.Thank you. He really was an amazing plantsman.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48384749503471946172020-10-27T18:58:41.434-07:002020-10-27T18:58:41.434-07:00Yes indeed. He had an amazing garden, but was exci...Yes indeed. He had an amazing garden, but was excited about every little plant and chance to be successful, always in teaching mode.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-75054877702783982252020-10-27T18:57:43.225-07:002020-10-27T18:57:43.225-07:00This is going to be hard to believe, but that plan...This is going to be hard to believe, but that plant actually succumbed to summer drought rather than winter wet. It did great every winter and then late one summer I realized it had sort of dried up. I assumed—wrongly—that it would be fine with whatever I happened to toss its way, which bordered on nothing. Lesson learned!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76121424030529882472020-10-27T18:44:14.222-07:002020-10-27T18:44:14.222-07:00Your start to this post reminds me of many moments...Your start to this post reminds me of many moments in my life during the past several years. Losing mentors, family, and friends is rough. It's so sad, but then the memories start, so the smiles and tears happen at the same time. It sounds like Ron was a special guy and how lucky for you that he was your friend.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-54135184862121489782020-10-27T16:37:42.041-07:002020-10-27T16:37:42.041-07:00That's a great loss, but a lovely tribute. We...That's a great loss, but a lovely tribute. We learn as we garden that there are really good people behind the really good plants. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-39756631304327991942020-10-27T16:15:55.057-07:002020-10-27T16:15:55.057-07:00I remember your last post of Ron's impressive ...I remember your last post of Ron's impressive gardens. I'm glad he is memorialized in your book. It is always sad to lose a friend and garden buddy. Do you know what will become of his collection?Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52399931233668040982020-10-27T15:38:21.048-07:002020-10-27T15:38:21.048-07:00I am so sorry about the loss of Ron, Loree. He wil...I am so sorry about the loss of Ron, Loree. He will certainly be remembered in your book which is so special. I wonder what will happen with his garden in the future and whether he had a friend or relative to take it over. I always worry about such wonderful gardens without the creator there to continue.Nancy in Sun Lakes AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882208110664899569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-31753108794237644572020-10-27T11:32:17.692-07:002020-10-27T11:32:17.692-07:00I'm sure Ron would've loved your book, Lor...I'm sure Ron would've loved your book, Loree, and that he'd have been tickled by your coverage on him. I like to believe that there's a special place in heaven for devout gardeners but, wherever he is, I'm sure he appreciates the personal connection he had with you, as you'll continue to appreciate that link forever. I note that Ron's garden looks FAR better than the desert garden at my local botanic garden - he had a great eye, as well as a passion for plants.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-21453769695034436052020-10-27T11:23:52.683-07:002020-10-27T11:23:52.683-07:00I'm so sorry to read this! Ron was a wonderfu...I'm so sorry to read this! Ron was a wonderful person and his special garden reflected that. I'll always treasure the advice he gave me about growing his plants. So sad. Peter/Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499260699813618283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-51149551271291763962020-10-27T10:40:13.366-07:002020-10-27T10:40:13.366-07:00So sorry for the loss of your cactus buddy. His m...So sorry for the loss of your cactus buddy. His memory will live on in all who knew him as a mentor and avid plantsman.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9754218674030783162020-10-27T10:39:43.813-07:002020-10-27T10:39:43.813-07:00Ron seems like a wonderful man. His sage advice is...Ron seems like a wonderful man. His sage advice is perhaps the simplest, yet hardest thing to learn for new gardeners - "how do you know it won't grow here unless you try it?" Don't be afraid to try and keep that compost pile out of site, just in case! Matthew - The Lents Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322893329475944946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-84137817170358595332020-10-27T10:18:37.522-07:002020-10-27T10:18:37.522-07:00A sad post. I clicked the links to your previous v...A sad post. I clicked the links to your previous visits to Ron's amazing garden, and admired again his creation of love. I wondered if the plant Ron dug up for you in 2012 (a hybrid form of Echinocereus triglochidiatus v. gonacanthus), survived the Portland rain. Roy will be remembered through his plant passion and amazing garden.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.com