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Finding Garden Twitterers
Kathy Purdy, of Cold Climate Gardening, has written a very helpful post linking to heaps of gardeners who Twitter. If you're not up to speed on what Twitter is then set aside an hour or 24 to explore this wonderful resource.
Twitter is micro-blogging (basically blogging for the non-blogger). You get 140 characters to share tips, link to your posts, promote others, talk about your cat heaving furballs and ask for parenting advice. It's a fun way to keep in touch and see how others are spending their time - though it's not always necessary to do so.
For me, it's a whole new experience as I've only started to understand it in the past few weeks - not that I'm claiming that I totally understand it. In fact, 8 months ago I berated the service as being of little or no value. Why the change of heart? I guess it's because it's grown on me.
Twitter has finally found a nook in my online space because I see it as a great way to keep up with other online gardeners. If you were ever a fan of IM then you're going to love this tool.
You can follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bussogardener.
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Comments
Twitter should be even more fun once you've integrated it into Blotanical.
Posted by: Kathy | December 16, 2008 6:21 AM
It's a great way to get quick answers to questions! Thanks for the link earlier today Stuart.
Posted by: Dave | December 16, 2008 8:53 AM
a great site full of really useful information; thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mikey | December 16, 2008 9:28 PM
Saw your message on the blogs that I am following - will get to Twitter soon!
Posted by: marion | December 16, 2008 10:15 PM
I've got a Twitter sign-on but that's about as far as I've got. I'm fascinated by it though, so look forward to seeing Blotanical's take on it.
Posted by: Victoria | December 18, 2008 8:23 AM
Hola
I found this group just before my electricity went off! I am now back online woo hoo. I am a keen gardener who lives in Malaga Spain, I am on twitter. I love gardening and have just started planting broccoli, cabbage, cauliflowers, carrots and I already have a lot of fruits growing.
Loving your blog by the way
Speak soon
Simone
Posted by: Simone Icough | December 19, 2008 4:00 AM
I read about Kathy's post and heard so many garden bloggers are on Twitter, but I just don't see how one can keep up with it all! How would one ever leave the computer? But I may try it out at some point thanks to your tip. This is a good way to get your info out there.
Posted by: tina | December 19, 2008 9:02 PM