tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post3819416438176106010..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: The Butterfly Garden Grows tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-36130997678971826922011-04-21T11:36:26.545-05:002011-04-21T11:36:26.545-05:00Thank you Skeeter. I think I will.Thank you Skeeter. I think I will.Single Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500812106320253932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-14609070987135772912011-04-08T13:25:35.511-05:002011-04-08T13:25:35.511-05:00I agree with Tina, your yard can definitely accomo...I agree with Tina, your yard can definitely accomodate an island bed of these dimensions. Great job! Can't wait to see how it progresses over the season. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59531124638298461732011-04-08T09:26:43.456-05:002011-04-08T09:26:43.456-05:00Rose, With clean pine straw, spreading it is rewar...Rose, With clean pine straw, spreading it is rewarding and not really a job. When it is dusty, it is a job and a nasty job indeed. We have pine trees as well but leaves get into that straw so I don’t put it in my gardens. The pine from our trees pretty much stays where it falls for that natural look in the woods. We will probably not watch the Masters on Sunday this year as we plan to be on the Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-79693265370294677602011-04-08T07:54:30.930-05:002011-04-08T07:54:30.930-05:00You have been a busy lady, Skeeter! Spreading 27 ...You have been a busy lady, Skeeter! Spreading 27 bales of pine straw must have been quite a job. We had so many pine needles last fall that I raked up a bunch and spread it around and even saved some for this spring. I'm thinking it will be the perfect mulch for my shade garden.<br /><br />I'll pass on watching the golf tournament, but I'd love to see all those azaleas.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-58090579230467135582011-04-07T18:27:23.691-05:002011-04-07T18:27:23.691-05:00Miss Jean, it is not work but fun play to me this ...Miss Jean, it is not work but fun play to me this time of year. With my winter depression, I build up energy and it explodes in the spring! All you have seen thus far took place by mid March! I was playing like a kid in the yard and eating up all the fun…<br /><br />Dirt Princess, The Saint and I sat on the swing for a bit this evening. It was awesome looking around at all the greenery Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-17322566916632214392011-04-07T15:44:03.638-05:002011-04-07T15:44:03.638-05:00I agree with you on the long leaf pine needles. W...I agree with you on the long leaf pine needles. We always use them because they give so much more coverage. I love the look that they create. Your garden is looking great! CarlaSouthern Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732279575596442033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68702760055487748532011-04-07T12:35:49.148-05:002011-04-07T12:35:49.148-05:00Wow. Butterflies and hummingbirds. What a pleasa...Wow. Butterflies and hummingbirds. What a pleasant surprise.Single Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500812106320253932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20179752150175256672011-04-07T11:11:19.866-05:002011-04-07T11:11:19.866-05:00I love that island!!! I looooove that swing more.....I love that island!!! I looooove that swing more...it looks GREAT!! It is going to be fabulous when everything begins to bloom.Dirt Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738312834526690841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37420118400970613092011-04-07T11:01:30.965-05:002011-04-07T11:01:30.965-05:00The big island is great and I know you will have l...The big island is great and I know you will have lotsa enjoyement out of it but you girls are making me tired just reading about all this hard work!!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-84049284766133135692011-04-07T09:42:06.869-05:002011-04-07T09:42:06.869-05:00A beautiful day expected here in GA and no rain in...A beautiful day expected here in GA and no rain in the forecast for the next week! Ah, the garden should get some more attention and the boat to the lake this weekend! <br /><br />Tina, I do think larger plants are the way to go in the center of the yard. But they block the view of the Semi-Formal Garden from the rest of the yard. I guess maybe I should change that name to the Secret Hidden Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42608692588571684602011-04-07T08:30:18.285-05:002011-04-07T08:30:18.285-05:00Love the look of the larger beds, good idea. I ag...Love the look of the larger beds, good idea. I agree, we get the Long Leaf pine straw, usually about 10 bales at a time, little by little I spread it around. Hard to get the knack of putting it around stuff without the straw all poofy. Tis a talent!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54943905829806541742011-04-07T08:26:46.298-05:002011-04-07T08:26:46.298-05:00Good Morning Everyone.
Skeeter, WOW, that is fanta...Good Morning Everyone.<br />Skeeter, WOW, that is fantastic. That was a lot of work. I bet you have a lot of visitors with all those blooms that is to come.<br />Great job girl.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-65811531688084886302011-04-07T08:20:19.941-05:002011-04-07T08:20:19.941-05:00Skeeter, that is a lot of work! That is possible o...Skeeter, that is a lot of work! That is possible only in that kind of temperature, but in this climate we have it is impossible. Even at 7am the sun's rays already get so sharp on the skin, and you need to seek cover. I wish to be doing that amount of work, coz i love also to put a swing like that. Now rest well and we will wait for them to grow and butterflies will be there soon.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8144929963932046532011-04-07T08:10:19.806-05:002011-04-07T08:10:19.806-05:00I'd opt for a new name. How about Pine Needle ...I'd opt for a new name. How about Pine Needle Paradise garden? I wish we could find a supplier for that long needle straw. It does sound like a better deal. So far, I've only been able to afford buying pine straw for the blueberry bushes. Some of the ornamentals need it too!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66927204576005592232011-04-07T08:01:00.191-05:002011-04-07T08:01:00.191-05:00Skeeter, Did you get my email message the other da...Skeeter, Did you get my email message the other day about the card?tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21815567331358945332011-04-07T07:17:57.894-05:002011-04-07T07:17:57.894-05:00It is looking gorgeous and the pine straw just mak...It is looking gorgeous and the pine straw just makes it all pop...you will be getting blooms and pollinators before you know itDonnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-11962644021095160792011-04-07T06:51:42.565-05:002011-04-07T06:51:42.565-05:00I hope the area blooms big! I totally understand ...I hope the area blooms big! I totally understand about naming an area and then merging areas and trying to figure out what to call it. I've had some of that here. The banana does look happy in its new home!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26363591007338074882011-04-07T06:48:28.687-05:002011-04-07T06:48:28.687-05:00What a transformation! I just know that you will ...What a transformation! I just know that you will be greatly rewarded with beautiful blooms!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-34356579954633301532011-04-07T06:25:09.153-05:002011-04-07T06:25:09.153-05:00You have done a lot of work and it has paid off. L...You have done a lot of work and it has paid off. Looks really great! I do like your swing and the vine climbing around it. Smiled about your pine straw comment...so true! Fortunately I have a great local guy who sells the cleanest pine straw and the cheapest prices around here at $2.75 a bale.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31822022444752124352011-04-07T06:18:30.183-05:002011-04-07T06:18:30.183-05:00WOW, I love what you have done.
FlowerLadyWOW, I love what you have done.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89451065846381253122011-04-07T06:10:01.685-05:002011-04-07T06:10:01.685-05:00Butterfly bushes? Does that mean that butterflies...Butterfly bushes? Does that mean that butterflies come to these bushes? <br /><br />I like the changes that you have added. Especially to the swing area.Single Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500812106320253932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10388262547574816602011-04-07T05:48:24.575-05:002011-04-07T05:48:24.575-05:00Awesome and big job Skeeter! Knowing your property...Awesome and big job Skeeter! Knowing your property and how big it is I think the bigger garden with all the butterfly bushes is definitely the way to go for big impact and presence.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.com