tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post1751342748838137280..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Flag Pole Gardentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-7746300979838969262009-06-30T19:06:02.125-05:002009-06-30T19:06:02.125-05:00Lola, So sorry about ggs and the sting and your fo...Lola, So sorry about ggs and the sting and your foot also! Ouch that must have hurt you both. Saint was stung by a wasp while I was in TN. Same spot in the yard where he was stung a week earlier! This time, he found the nest and took care of it so hopefully no more stings for him. When he was younger, he was allergic to them and had to carry a needle with him in case of an emergency. Apparently, Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15792475141343894572009-06-30T17:11:31.444-05:002009-06-30T17:11:31.444-05:00catmint, Thank you for the nice compliments. I wil...catmint, Thank you for the nice compliments. I will have to update the garden after it gets going. It is starting to look a little better as some of the plants have gotten a root hold.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22050330918083159502009-06-30T17:08:56.816-05:002009-06-30T17:08:56.816-05:00Hi Kathleen, yes, I hated to loose my azaleas but ...Hi Kathleen, yes, I hated to loose my azaleas but sometimes things happen beyond our control. I'm trying to make it look pleasing to the eye.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29559330801766677112009-06-30T08:07:13.532-05:002009-06-30T08:07:13.532-05:00Hi Lola, love the before, in between and after sho...Hi Lola, love the before, in between and after shots. And I look forward to seeing how it evolves in time.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89278586170085131962009-06-29T22:09:21.554-05:002009-06-29T22:09:21.554-05:00What a bummer about your azaleas Lola. It's a...What a bummer about your azaleas Lola. It's a good opportunity to try new things like you're doing tho and I think it's turning out really well. Our work in the garden is always evolving, isn't it??Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62576864185740616652009-06-29T18:43:01.238-05:002009-06-29T18:43:01.238-05:00Thanks so much Skeeter, for your kind words. I do ...Thanks so much Skeeter, for your kind words. I do have to mark the plants or I shall forget.<br /> It takes me a much longer time due to my leg/hip. How about yrs. lol Now my rt foot is a bummer. Dropped the bench on it looking for wasps that put my ggs in ER for most of Fri. night. Allergy to stings. Had his little eye shut. Scary. <br />The weather sure isn't accommodating us is it? I put Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-48141263043596795062009-06-29T18:24:37.551-05:002009-06-29T18:24:37.551-05:00Thanks garden girl. I try to make my surroundings ...Thanks garden girl. I try to make my surroundings look as good as I can. I love to look out & see nature. Pretty flowers are really nice.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54657555651587110922009-06-29T17:51:48.979-05:002009-06-29T17:51:48.979-05:00Wow, just now getting to the blog! I tried earlier...Wow, just now getting to the blog! I tried earlier but something else got into the way! Ha, I have had the water sprinkler on all day today moving it from spot to spot. Really dry here but a front has us not so humid! Totally unheard of low dew point of 50% so not as muggy for a day or two! Yippee. <br /><br />Lola, I had heard you talk of your Flag Pole Planter before and am glad to finally get Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68908257638156235342009-06-29T13:42:13.747-05:002009-06-29T13:42:13.747-05:00Hi Lola, sorry you've lost azaleas, but I see ...Hi Lola, sorry you've lost azaleas, but I see you've turned it into an apportunity, and it looks really wonderful!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8284280828819594932009-06-29T12:58:21.938-05:002009-06-29T12:58:21.938-05:00Hi Catherine. Thank you. I do add potted plants to...Hi Catherine. Thank you. I do add potted plants to fill in when plants aren't there yet. It helps to fill in the overall look.<br /><br />Hi Jean. Thank you for the lovely comment. I think it does look nice, now if only the rest of the yard looked half as good. <br />Sure wish we had some of that rain down here as things are starting to get pretty dry. I just turned the sprinkler off that wasLolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51818154857440880822009-06-29T10:08:16.264-05:002009-06-29T10:08:16.264-05:00Good morning to you Lola!! I don't look at th...Good morning to you Lola!! I don't look at the second pic and think it does not look very nice, I think it is a "work in progress" pic. You proved that to be the case with the great transformation of that spot. Good job, it looks great. Now we will need an update in another year.<br /><br />Sure wish I could send some rain to you. We in Maine have broken a record of the most Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91624932171109048032009-06-29T10:01:33.260-05:002009-06-29T10:01:33.260-05:00It looks great. I never have much luck with azale...It looks great. I never have much luck with azaleas. I like how you have the containers with plants as well, I like to mix in planters with the plants too. It's easier to move plants around and it gives it added height.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18898730564411829372009-06-29T08:59:23.186-05:002009-06-29T08:59:23.186-05:00Thanks Rose, I agree on buying more plants. lol I ...Thanks Rose, I agree on buying more plants. lol I was pleased about this bed when I got it finished?. It does look most pleasing to the eye.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-12246606760045394802009-06-29T08:33:29.368-05:002009-06-29T08:33:29.368-05:00This looks great, Lola! I like the chariot plant ...This looks great, Lola! I like the chariot plant holder and the lines of this bed. It's always a good feeling of accomplishment when you finish a project like this...and of course, it gives you another excuse to buy a few more plants:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91515037769131036832009-06-29T08:32:31.797-05:002009-06-29T08:32:31.797-05:00Roses and Lilacs Hi. Thanks. I like to have a reco...Roses and Lilacs Hi. Thanks. I like to have a record of the progress even tho sometimes I forget.<br /><br />Hi Dawn, Thanks. Hope your getting drier. We need some rain here.<br /><br />Darla, Thanks & I too like to see the progression of a project. I do believe it will look good when it fills out. Will have to take pics of it later.<br /><br />Hi Anonymous. Thanks loads. I'm slowly Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64833671194135596312009-06-29T08:17:52.907-05:002009-06-29T08:17:52.907-05:00Good Morning All.
Thank you Tina. Those rocks were...Good Morning All.<br />Thank you Tina. Those rocks were my first choice to help hold the rich soil in place. I really like my chariot. The curve can be enlarged. I had thought about doing that slowly. I can't go any further on the backside as the property line is there.<br /><br />Gail, I hated to loose the azaleas as they created a "privacy wall" from the neighbors. They weren'Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20939980157732359852009-06-29T08:11:51.249-05:002009-06-29T08:11:51.249-05:00Your last sentence is a truism. My wife should kno...Your last sentence is a truism. My wife should know, she is the one who does all the gardening. In my case I just mow the lawn. Highly therapeutic, I recommend it.<br /><br />I loved your post because you took us through all the steps and process. Many for the fantastic images, too.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8537332168787706902009-06-29T08:07:57.777-05:002009-06-29T08:07:57.777-05:00Lola -you made an excellent flowerbed! It looks g...Lola -you made an excellent flowerbed! It looks great now and will fill up as you decide what other flowers/plants you want as things mature. I love the photo progression --I never remember to do that but pictures make it much more interesting -watching it transform. Have a super day --beautiful morning here --just got back from a walk and picked green beans and one lonely bell pepper from the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-6617365177473624562009-06-29T08:04:21.182-05:002009-06-29T08:04:21.182-05:00I am with Roses and Lilacs, I too enjoy seeing the...I am with Roses and Lilacs, I too enjoy seeing the progession of flower beds. This has turned out quite nice. Also agree with Dave, just imagine when it if full and lush!!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21354874686827314232009-06-29T08:00:44.548-05:002009-06-29T08:00:44.548-05:00What a wonderful bed, it looks great!What a wonderful bed, it looks great!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-30858181482117393262009-06-29T07:58:44.274-05:002009-06-29T07:58:44.274-05:00Good morning Lola. I really enjoy seeing progress...Good morning Lola. I really enjoy seeing progression of a garden photos. I never remember to do them myself. Love the little flower pot holder.<br /><br />Skeeter, congratulations on you blue birds! I'm sorry to be so late commenting but I'm not online over the weekends so just saw your post Monday morning.<br /><br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-83267928643144405402009-06-29T07:30:38.348-05:002009-06-29T07:30:38.348-05:00It looks great Lola! Just imagine it when things f...It looks great Lola! Just imagine it when things fill in and get nice and thick. The irises will look fantastic!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-67778820693190653652009-06-29T06:28:08.001-05:002009-06-29T06:28:08.001-05:00You did a fantastic job re-creating this bed! It&...You did a fantastic job re-creating this bed! It's so hard to lose plants, but you were very creative in replacing them! Looks great!Meadowview Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16867494627331444375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22578980011614632192009-06-29T06:27:27.569-05:002009-06-29T06:27:27.569-05:00Lola : ) You are doing a great job with that spot ...Lola : ) You are doing a great job with that spot ! .. To take an almost problem area .. with a hard focal point like the flag pole and highlight it .. soften it ... make it truly interesting, wonderful job !CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33558559266024113872009-06-29T06:20:14.475-05:002009-06-29T06:20:14.475-05:00It's hard to lose plants but I'm glad you ...It's hard to lose plants but I'm glad you took the opportunity to make another beautiful bed. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com