tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post5715221789860266787..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Flowers and Owls in Maine!tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45647164962563924072008-03-21T19:25:00.000-05:002008-03-21T19:25:00.000-05:00Mom, His first name is Joel, don't want to say the...Mom, His first name is Joel, don't want to say the last, but it is not armstrong-could be his sister though, her husband died recently, young. His grandmothers last name is the same as yours and he summered down there. I met him because his daughters piano lessons followed Nikkis lessons.<BR/>Speaking of which, anonymous boy, (one of them) takes piano? not he girl model? I think thats great, needAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-43640432502611935272008-03-21T13:00:00.000-05:002008-03-21T13:00:00.000-05:00Hi Nina, sorry you didn't have any fun shopping fo...Hi Nina, sorry you didn't have any fun shopping for the little one. I do find adorable clothing online --I just type in search engine cute little girls clothing. A few good names to look for are Petite Ami, Austin & Ashley, Sophie Dess, Viva La Fete --very cute little girl looking and mostly cotton which is comfortable and washed well. Hi Lola --you are so right I think they are much slower Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42570230835893839832008-03-21T10:18:00.000-05:002008-03-21T10:18:00.000-05:00I have wondered why my caladiums that I potted a w...I have wondered why my caladiums that I potted a while back were not coming up! Guess in time with warmth they will sprout.... <BR/><BR/>I just love those Small World stories! They seem to happen to us a lot.... <BR/><BR/>Frogs do count as animals! LOL...<BR/><BR/> There are several lighter colored owls. Check on these to see which it could be… <BR/>Great Gray Owl<BR/>Boreal Owl<BR/>Eastern Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64039836457583884482008-03-21T08:35:00.000-05:002008-03-21T08:35:00.000-05:00Tina I was also wondering where Lola was but then ...Tina I was also wondering where Lola was but then I remembered a lotta times she does not get on till really late.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62633412963532604422008-03-21T08:04:00.000-05:002008-03-21T08:04:00.000-05:00nina, lola emailed me instructions for starting ca...nina, lola emailed me instructions for starting caladium bulbs. they need heated soils to germinate. then once they get going, they will orient themselves to grow the right direction. keep the soil moist and warm and plant no deeper than 2 inches. i know that is what you did, as i did and you also dug them up! we did the same thing, glad i am not the only one. <BR/><BR/>have fun outside today. i tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77169355264696817832008-03-21T07:23:00.000-05:002008-03-21T07:23:00.000-05:00Good morning all! Tina I did the same thing with ...Good morning all! Tina I did the same thing with the caladiums bulbs. I buried some in a clay pot to get a head start and there is nothing. I also dug up a couple of them . They are not sprouting, but their not rotting in the soil either. So I'll just wait a little longer. I have never had good luck with growing caladiums!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous took Sarah shopping for an Easter outfit and some Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844563083948984664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62186291258181263792008-03-21T06:19:00.000-05:002008-03-21T06:19:00.000-05:00thanks! i'll get them in the ground asap.thanks! i'll get them in the ground asap.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8663090488459790932008-03-20T23:37:00.000-05:002008-03-20T23:37:00.000-05:00Tina, I have my roots next to the house under the ...Tina, I have my roots next to the house under the eve. There is also a huge oak tree that shades that area so pine cone ginger gets mostly dappled shade. I would put them in shade there, good drainage, plant them just under the soil. Some of mine are poking just above the ground like knuckles. They do multiply. Hope your roots are mature enough to bloom for you this yr.<BR/>I've always planted Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54742134580251303302008-03-20T23:02:00.000-05:002008-03-20T23:02:00.000-05:00yes lola. posting at the same time. i was preparin...yes lola. posting at the same time. i was preparing my post for tomorrow-decided on tulip chairs. come back on here and two more comments. i wondered-what is going on?<BR/><BR/>seems like not many of the favorite bulbs down there. speaking of which, i am going to plant my roots tomorrow. how should i plant them? well drained? lots of sun? how deep? guess i could look it up. i hope they do well. <tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25053907989431045542008-03-20T22:42:00.000-05:002008-03-20T22:42:00.000-05:00Tina, we're dancing again.lolTina, we're dancing again.lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53577902304955507912008-03-20T22:41:00.000-05:002008-03-20T22:41:00.000-05:00Hello All. Almost Good Morning. I'm always late no...Hello All. Almost Good Morning. I'm always late no matter what I do. <BR/>Pics are beautiful. What kind of owl would it be if it was all white, but looked similar to the one in pic? That's what we saw that time in the woods, mostly pines. It sure was pretty. Never have a camera when you need one. lol<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, I thought it was me, but it seems like things are late coming in. I did Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25458556797202882772008-03-20T22:38:00.000-05:002008-03-20T22:38:00.000-05:00hi anonymous, you sound more happy than usual. mus...hi anonymous, you sound more happy than usual. must be all the good spring weather and gardening. sorry i couldn't stop by tonight, it is a long drive to garden club and i was short on time. will try to bring the jimster to visit next week. want to see the ducks and your onions!<BR/><BR/>mom, i remember barbara. i used to pick crabs for her and ernest. i did not know he died. he was much older tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-17157720793417862792008-03-20T21:54:00.000-05:002008-03-20T21:54:00.000-05:00Dawn was the last name Armstrong?Just thought of t...Dawn was the last name Armstrong?<BR/>Just thought of that. Some of that family live over by Sheldon.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-12257308281111117432008-03-20T21:52:00.000-05:002008-03-20T21:52:00.000-05:00Beth it was. She lives 4 houses up from Barbara a...Beth it was. She lives 4 houses up from Barbara and did'nt have kids till later in life (Barbara said she had given up). She has 10 year old twin girls and a younger boy. Joanne and Beth were the same age and good friends and Joanne used to go to Calais with them when they went. You used to sleep over more because you took to Barbara and used to help her a lot.<BR/><BR/>What was the cousins Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-57485002139384906622008-03-20T19:48:00.000-05:002008-03-20T19:48:00.000-05:00I'm glad that you guys reconnected, mom. I always ...I'm glad that you guys reconnected, mom. I always like Barbara, she was involved in many things like church bazars, of course, picking crabs and etc. I remember Ernest-he was the one who told you I had a hard time breathing at night and we found it was my tonsils, I spent many nights at her house. Beth was her daughter? Ernest was quite abit older than her and very, very nice. Too funny, small Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-63874186503761218652008-03-20T19:22:00.000-05:002008-03-20T19:22:00.000-05:00Thanks Gail for telling us that.Tina you lucked ou...Thanks Gail for telling us that.<BR/><BR/>Tina you lucked out as how perfect is that? Cool<BR/><BR/>Tina and Dawn I have a story for you guys. Remember Barbara that lived nearly across the street from us when we lived on the island. We were best friends and used to go swimming with her nearly every day and pick crabmeat at her house. Do you also remember<BR/>that her and I had been best Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-28632542092893268312008-03-20T19:07:00.000-05:002008-03-20T19:07:00.000-05:00Hi Jean --enjoyed your posts --and Hi Skeeter --my...Hi Jean --enjoyed your posts --and Hi Skeeter --my girl might be an animal lover too --she LOVES frogs. Do they count? She would push a stuffed frog while the other little girls pushed cute baby dolls, what a sight I tell you!!! The other moms would look at me in disbelief --my one and only girl and she prefers stuffed animals:) Hi Dawn with peaches, Lola and Nina --hope you all are enjoying aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-61650247671166421182008-03-20T19:02:00.000-05:002008-03-20T19:02:00.000-05:00Hi Tina --I know that with this lovely weather you...Hi Tina --I know that with this lovely weather you would be in the garden. We were out back playing baseball and went for a walk --took our two duckies with us. The oldest boy said to get a picture of them by the daffodils --so I did:) They were about as cooperative as Baby with Jacob in the pictures, lol. They kept looking away or moving around the flowers, too funny. I am so glad that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-57428168547134496232008-03-20T17:24:00.000-05:002008-03-20T17:24:00.000-05:00holy smokes! all these comments! i can tell i am g...holy smokes! all these comments! i can tell i am going to have a time keeping up-been in the garden all day. things are NEVER done. what did i get myself into???<BR/><BR/>hey dawn with peaches-spring is in the air!!! even in your neck of the woods! yeah!!<BR/><BR/>mom, i am glad you asked what chez was. i really had no idea. i am so glad gail answered! i did know it sounded good and i love her tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42090952063290235192008-03-20T16:05:00.000-05:002008-03-20T16:05:00.000-05:00Jean,It is French for at the house of or among, Ch...Jean,<BR/><BR/>It is French for at the house of or among, Chez Tiger is at the house of Tina and Roger...left over from a conversation Tina and I had!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20969953351131530202008-03-20T15:27:00.000-05:002008-03-20T15:27:00.000-05:00Anonymous, Your little side kick sounds like a cut...Anonymous, Your little side kick sounds like a cute little button indeed! Ah, the pride of a glowing mother! Dress them while they let you and enjoy…<BR/><BR/>Tina, not sure if the hawk and owl get a long but I think since they are on different schedules, they may get along. The sound was strange like a small barking dog that did not really know how to bark correctly. LOL At first I thought it Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53238259569344320322008-03-20T14:13:00.000-05:002008-03-20T14:13:00.000-05:00I see the sunshine and can't wait to get out there...I see the sunshine and can't wait to get out there!..My tiny Snowball bushes, and Astilbes arrived today. :0)... No Owls in my yard, but plenty of little birds nesting in the Pine Trees. The tweety noise level is way up!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678661200869193407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78912325837826324852008-03-20T13:16:00.000-05:002008-03-20T13:16:00.000-05:00Hi Tina --wow nice sign of spring for your mom:) ...Hi Tina --wow nice sign of spring for your mom:) And, that owl is gorgeous! I always hear them but never see them --hubby sees them alot -but of course he is always out in nature looking for something. I'm doing fine --took the little man for his yearly photo --what a sight!!! hahaha He will ask me why I dressed him that way when he is older --he was just as cute as a button. White button Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86027557881305829372008-03-20T12:52:00.000-05:002008-03-20T12:52:00.000-05:00Tina I get the ti-ger for Tina and Roger but what ...Tina I get the ti-ger for Tina and Roger but what is the chez?<BR/><BR/>If owls and hawks fought I would think the owl would win. They have talons (sp?) that will kill a pretty big animal. Also sometimes when people can't see the animal but hear a sound that they think is an owl it can be a mourning dove.<BR/><BR/>Yes Dawn it has been a very hard winter for the owls. It has been in the paper Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86123839434599153402008-03-20T12:03:00.000-05:002008-03-20T12:03:00.000-05:00Hi Guys,I like the idea you are back to your yard,...Hi Guys,<BR/>I like the idea you are back to your yard, mom. We went closer to you on tues. and noticed very little snow if any at all. This is the second pic of a barred owl I've seen. One of our favorite retailers showed me pics on her digital camera and it was just after our paper posted on the front page, lack of food for them. Seem to be hard on the owls this winter.<BR/>Our snowbanks are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com