tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post3618016435717475294..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Bloom Day-May 2010tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15267951347295268572010-08-12T16:24:28.435-05:002010-08-12T16:24:28.435-05:00Great post on Peonies! I'm fascinated by the ...Great post on Peonies! I'm fascinated by the interactions and relationships of flora and fauna-- and how often a harmony arises in nature between the two. There is a great debate in gardening with flowers regarding Peonies and Ants. I posted my experience about the relationship of peonies and ants (providing a simple and strong example of one case where pesticides would do much more harm Privacy Policy:https://www.blogger.com/profile/02929942485499979932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66403383301766096792010-05-17T21:21:49.158-05:002010-05-17T21:21:49.158-05:00Kathleen, Thanks on the children. We are pretty pr...Kathleen, Thanks on the children. We are pretty proud of them all. <br /><br />Elephant's Eye, The sparrows overtake all the other birds in my garden and even kill some bluebirds. Very frustrating critters. I do like the new system at Blotanical. <br /><br />Melissa, Hello and welcome to blogging. You have so much free space to garden in-lucky you! Your blog is a very nice archive of it. tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40230114529758409092010-05-17T20:13:33.658-05:002010-05-17T20:13:33.658-05:00Just found your blog by Googling other middle Tenn...Just found your blog by Googling other middle Tennessee gardens! I'm a newbie looking for inspiration. Definitely in great awe of everything you've done. I look forward to keeping up with you and your gardens!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149849878263598995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87582752798662998892010-05-17T08:39:22.086-05:002010-05-17T08:39:22.086-05:00Just wondering why you don't want sparrows in ...Just wondering why you don't want sparrows in your bird-house? Who have you invited? Glad someone else is enjoying the 1 to 5 hearts game!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-56524000451393651712010-05-13T00:02:29.133-05:002010-05-13T00:02:29.133-05:00It looks like summer-time there Tina especially si...It looks like summer-time there Tina especially sitting here tonight in the snow. boo hoo for me. <br />'Betty Corning' is stunning! I love those bell-shaped clematis ~ I have five different ones so far but there's always room for more, right?! <br />'Clementine' is beautiful too. I wish I could just jet over and enjoy the view in person (and warm up while I'm at it!)Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-63269673665856194872010-05-12T21:06:18.811-05:002010-05-12T21:06:18.811-05:00Marnie, Thanks! I am surprised you can't find ...Marnie, Thanks! I am surprised you can't find 'Betty Corning' in the your area. We can't find it here either. It seems to be a more northern thing. Maybe someone will post where to find it up there. <br /><br /><br />Carla, That is quite a lot of flowers-all wonderful!<br /><br />Cameron, Thanks, I am fairly happy with the garden but oh the work as you know. You have a great and tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72476470018643997332010-05-12T18:41:49.134-05:002010-05-12T18:41:49.134-05:00Tina, thanks for the update on Skeeter. I know she...Tina, thanks for the update on Skeeter. I know she was very worried.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21034862368650435882010-05-12T18:40:43.823-05:002010-05-12T18:40:43.823-05:00Ooooops, I forgot to mention that my knock out ros...Ooooops, I forgot to mention that my knock out roses are blooming. Brother & wife brought me 4. 2 yellows, 1 dbl pink & 1 dbl red. I must say they are gorgeous. The yellows look different. I don't know if there is 2 different kinds. If anyone knows please let me know.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70012362616434157152010-05-12T18:38:52.747-05:002010-05-12T18:38:52.747-05:00I am just about to purchase knockout roses for a s...I am just about to purchase knockout roses for a spot along the fence in our backyard. Yours are the fuschia color I am looking for. Are yours double knockout? The singles I see here in the Midwest are red, light pink, or yellow. I see the gorgeous fuschia ones out and about, just not in the nurseries. I wonder if I'm looking for double not single?<br /><br />Mary<br />Flat Rock Creek Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516327327030323593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-9068925684447217652010-05-12T18:09:16.921-05:002010-05-12T18:09:16.921-05:00Tina, I haven't stopped by in a few weeks, but...Tina, I haven't stopped by in a few weeks, but what a wonderful post to visit...your May garden is looking absolutely gorgeous! Yes, your hard work definitely pays off!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-63270627333025319192010-05-12T17:31:04.384-05:002010-05-12T17:31:04.384-05:00You know I'm jealous of your azaleas and rhodo...You know I'm jealous of your azaleas and rhododendrons:) I'm kicking myself now that I didn't buy one of the 'Northern Lights' plants when it was on sale here a few weeks ago.<br /><br />Your 'Betty Corning' clematis is amazing--I can't believe you planted it only 18 months ago! I agree with you on the Knockouts; in fact, I just added two of the yellow ones to a Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49444410865011911842010-05-12T17:11:45.829-05:002010-05-12T17:11:45.829-05:00Loving these pictures Tina!!! I have roses and iri...Loving these pictures Tina!!! I have roses and iris and a few more smaller flowers but wow ...I am loving that yard of yours! Your hard work is certainly paying off with all those beauties. Another field day tomorrow -homework to check and studying too -have a great night. And, thanks for the update on our Skeeter girl -sounds like things are moving in the right direction:) CiaoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87044941897659107512010-05-12T16:50:23.360-05:002010-05-12T16:50:23.360-05:00Your garden is just so beautiful now with all of t...Your garden is just so beautiful now with all of the blooms. I love your Dianthus. It looks so pretty with the Catmint. Knockouts are so wonderful and I keep getting more to stick around.<br />The white peony looks so wonderful. Very pretty beds Tina.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78905998971858455022010-05-12T15:36:11.008-05:002010-05-12T15:36:11.008-05:00Happy Bloom Day! My GBBD post is up early too. I...Happy Bloom Day! My GBBD post is up early too. I can’t wait until my rhodies open. Thanks for sharing yours. Those peonies are gorgeous and the azaleas so lush. What an interesting clematis! I can’t believe this is just a small sample of your garden – amazing!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-69380794498208863182010-05-12T14:37:47.020-05:002010-05-12T14:37:47.020-05:00Well, EVERYTHING is a knockout! You have some gor...Well, EVERYTHING is a knockout! You have some gorgeous combos and that is one amazing columbine. <br />I'm still waiting for my peonies- (sigh...)JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29960466388531115262010-05-12T14:32:26.618-05:002010-05-12T14:32:26.618-05:00Oh my goodness, it's all so beautiful. I too l...Oh my goodness, it's all so beautiful. I too love peonies and have quite a few. I also adore the knockouts. So glad I planted them.~~DeeDee @ Red Dirt Ramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-4648158939968517722010-05-12T14:07:15.698-05:002010-05-12T14:07:15.698-05:00Thanks for sharing these pics... They were sure tr...Thanks for sharing these pics... They were sure treat to my eyes.... I wanted to settle down with the beauty of one, but as I scrolled the latter turned out to out-beat the previous..... Oh! how mesmerizing they all are???? KUDOS!!!! & God Bless!!!!<br /><br />Ash...<br />(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12039911212235165959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59377805620913186242010-05-12T12:24:54.672-05:002010-05-12T12:24:54.672-05:00Great site, I think we can all learn something fro...Great site, I think we can all learn something from your idea.this is fantastic looking blog..and I love the way you write!I hope you pick up the blog again soon. I have blog about <a href="http://www.forgardener.com/organic-vegetable-gardening-tips/" rel="nofollow">home gardening</a> too, same like you, I love gardening so much.gardenerhttp://www.forgardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33784186000120522422010-05-12T11:58:17.344-05:002010-05-12T11:58:17.344-05:00Wow Tina! Your garden is beautiful. I love seein...Wow Tina! Your garden is beautiful. I love seeing bigger pieces of your garden. I didn't know Meadow Rue had a scent, guess I'll be going out to smell mine today. I love your Clematis too, wonder where I could plant one?...Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45770405942484475722010-05-12T10:27:14.058-05:002010-05-12T10:27:14.058-05:00Absolutely beautiful Tina - everything! You have ...Absolutely beautiful Tina - everything! You have such a beautiful yard with all of those gardens full of blooming flowers. I'm so envious but still trying to get it right!RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91318726835154753962010-05-12T10:25:36.693-05:002010-05-12T10:25:36.693-05:00You have paired your plants perfectly! What a gre...You have paired your plants perfectly! What a great clematis on the birdhouse!! Everything is so beautiful, I too, adore Knock outs.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18815437272412276872010-05-12T10:00:41.232-05:002010-05-12T10:00:41.232-05:00Love all your groupings, but especially the azalea...Love all your groupings, but especially the azalea with the chamomile. And do like the dianthus with the catmint. I was never a huge fan of dianthus, but they are growing on me--so much so I have two waiting to be planted out and I had no idea where--now I do... next to the catmint! :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64471388218064086842010-05-12T09:24:54.673-05:002010-05-12T09:24:54.673-05:00Tina you asked about the Baptisia -- I think the b...Tina you asked about the Baptisia -- I think the blue one is 3 years old and the purple one is at least 5 years old.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-60240723560724954262010-05-12T08:58:56.975-05:002010-05-12T08:58:56.975-05:00Your garden is looking lovely! I love your Clemati...Your garden is looking lovely! I love your Clematis and 'Raspberry Parfait'. I think the bell clematis are so graceful.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-56257791180917618102010-05-12T07:54:23.865-05:002010-05-12T07:54:23.865-05:00Awesome peonies. Mine are just buds still. Your ...Awesome peonies. Mine are just buds still. Your photos make me want a big peonie bouquet to bring in the house.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.com