STARTING MY GARDENING BLOG

Well, I finally did it.  Several people have told me this past year that I should start a gardening blog.   Of course, I will be learning as I go because I have NO IDEA whatsoever what I am doing -- only that I have a passion for gardening that I love to share. 


Don't expect anything fancy, but I can probably guarantee that the undertakings that I tell you about will bring you some good entertainment and maybe some belly laughs.  As my brother Joe called and told me earlier this week, everything that I do here is worth it for the entertainment that it brings my family.  He said (while laughing hysterically) that he has to give it to me, that whatever I do, I really do it right.  I have been told this before by many people.  I guess it's just my personality -- nothing in moderation!  We say it's  "the Kostial way" -- we all have it to some degree or another -- okay, maybe me more than most of the family -- I can't just do things in a small way!  My mom insists that they aren't laughing at me, only wondering just what I will come up with next. 

When I decided to start this blog, I tried to rally support for name ideas from my kids (okay - teenagers are NOT interested in this -- it's just weird to them).  I finally decided on my first choice, "Beyond Basil".  I finally made my decision (these don't come easily or quickly) and sat down all ready to get started, only to find out that the name was already taken.  I solicited the help of my creative quilt group to help me decide on a name.  So, I must credit my clever friend Kathy Fraeman with this name -- "Till It Like It Is".  I have to say, I do like it!