tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post7095732977512208834..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Wildflower/Native Wednesday-Lycopodiumtinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39677449006386098432010-03-04T09:44:30.634-06:002010-03-04T09:44:30.634-06:00What a fabulous plant, I've never heard of it,...What a fabulous plant, I've never heard of it, but love at first sight :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563840922463701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19922297538089254492010-02-25T14:37:14.616-06:002010-02-25T14:37:14.616-06:00Lucky that you remembered what blogs you might hav...Lucky that you remembered what blogs you might have seen it on. Isn't it fun when you have a mystery solved? That is one part of gardening I really enjoy, too. <br />Always nice to know about those plants that easily grow in shade, too.JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85526286543946493362010-02-25T13:46:28.862-06:002010-02-25T13:46:28.862-06:00Hi NellJean, I did find it listed as being protect...Hi NellJean, I did find it listed as being protected for that exact reason-folks like to use it as Christmas decorations. I'm going to check out that book. Thanks!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-57964467577691740672010-02-25T09:55:06.755-06:002010-02-25T09:55:06.755-06:00Did you find Lycopodium on any lists of endangered...Did you find Lycopodium on any lists of endangered or protected species? I'm pretty sure it is protected in some states. <br /><br />I know that Peter Loewer mentions it being plundered for decorations, in his book <i>The Winter Garden: Planning and Planting for the Southeast.</i>Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-5315157199374680472010-02-24T23:07:57.529-06:002010-02-24T23:07:57.529-06:00Thanks, Tina.Thanks, Tina.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74719196378572855902010-02-24T18:22:42.953-06:002010-02-24T18:22:42.953-06:00Lola, Yeah for spring! You can most likely cut the...Lola, Yeah for spring! You can most likely cut the forsythia babies from the mother plant anytime they have good roots (probably now. They do tend to spread a lot so watch it to make sure it does not take over.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26106462666112703582010-02-24T18:03:21.117-06:002010-02-24T18:03:21.117-06:00This is not a wildflower but I saw my first butter...This is not a wildflower but I saw my first buttercup bloom today. Now if we could just get some warmer temps.<br />Tina, went to cut some forsythia to bring in & discovered that 2 of the limbs had touched the ground & rooted. Yeah, rooted, so now I have 3 plants. How & when should I cut the "rooted" ones away from the mother plant?Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41874675395178946222010-02-24T15:04:03.208-06:002010-02-24T15:04:03.208-06:00I like the sound of “wildflower Wednesday.” I hop...I like the sound of “wildflower Wednesday.” I hope you post more. The textures are lovely, and I enjoy seeing stuff I might otherwise miss.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-1960773942343542122010-02-24T13:29:38.583-06:002010-02-24T13:29:38.583-06:00I've seen this plant before. I didn't know...I've seen this plant before. I didn't know it's name. Now I do. I will have to pay more attention to ground covers. I did however know that it was soft to the touch. Yeah, I handled it to see.<br />I saw my first buttercup bloom today. Yipeee, Spring is on it's way.<br />Rainy & colder too. Getting colder.<br />Good luck on your interview.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-61863869205124207082010-02-24T12:37:15.287-06:002010-02-24T12:37:15.287-06:00It's great when you can turn to the blogaspher...It's great when you can turn to the blogasphere to get answers on perplexing questions. I have never seen that plant before. I guess it is not hardy where I live.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-28960863297084477302010-02-24T10:56:23.185-06:002010-02-24T10:56:23.185-06:00When you want to learn about something you really ...When you want to learn about something you really go all out. We are lucky because then you pass all of you knowledge onto us!<br />I've never heard of Running Cedar, it's very pretty. Anything that can grow in dry shade and is evergreen is a good thing!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-58172352928450168032010-02-24T10:42:48.361-06:002010-02-24T10:42:48.361-06:00Rain and cold are back in GA. Ho Hum…
After readi...Rain and cold are back in GA. Ho Hum…<br /><br />After reading this post Tina, I think I have seen this somewhere! I went back to picture files and after weeding through tons of them, I could not find a pic of it. But I just know I have seen it before. I think I may have seen it in Fredericksburg, VA which would make sense with Les and How it Grows being in Virginia. It looks like a really nice Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21675306835913131992010-02-24T10:23:38.413-06:002010-02-24T10:23:38.413-06:00It sure is pretty.It sure is pretty.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70160177441944950492010-02-24T09:22:29.377-06:002010-02-24T09:22:29.377-06:00I can't help with any information ~ just wante...I can't help with any information ~ just wanted to say it's pretty. I like the lacy look of it.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89243029043062647072010-02-24T09:22:03.430-06:002010-02-24T09:22:03.430-06:00Running Cedar grew wild on my husband's grandp...Running Cedar grew wild on my husband's grandparents' farm. It's a beautiful groundcover. They had a wild Flame Azalea too!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19898847530373425352010-02-24T08:51:32.288-06:002010-02-24T08:51:32.288-06:00Hi Tina, No, I did not guess it was running cedar,...Hi Tina, No, I did not guess it was running cedar, because that plant doesn't grow here at all. So it was entirely new to me and I'm glad to learn about it. I'm planning to walk about 5 miles today, to the bank and back, because I have to get a little more mobile before gardening season starts!! I hate exercise but I don't mind running errands on foot (or on 2 wheels when there Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29474208969756714282010-02-24T08:21:58.211-06:002010-02-24T08:21:58.211-06:00What an interesting groundcover, Tina; I've ne...What an interesting groundcover, Tina; I've never seen this before. It looks like something that would be perfect for your shaded areas. <br /><br />I'm impressed by your 4 1/2 mile walk each week. I'm still thinking about participating in the 5K walk here in early May, but if I don't start walking regularly soon, I'll be lucky to go a mile:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49652817396676986712010-02-24T07:47:14.836-06:002010-02-24T07:47:14.836-06:00Very neat to find a native groundcover!Very neat to find a native groundcover!Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-9805359671337686182010-02-24T07:20:50.407-06:002010-02-24T07:20:50.407-06:00Janet, I meant to say not rooted deeply at all. So...Janet, I meant to say not rooted deeply at all. Sometimes my head is faster than my hands.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37760105656809295112010-02-24T07:12:13.618-06:002010-02-24T07:12:13.618-06:00Randy, I've not seen it in bloom but will look...Randy, I've not seen it in bloom but will look for it this summer, I think it blooms in August? Should be neat! Great to hear it grows in Ohio. <br /><br />Linda, I love company and always try to walk with friends. Come along anytime!<br /><br />Janet, Yup! That is all the running cedar. It runs by runners and it is really neat. To rooted deeply at all. It is unusual as I've never seen ittinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85174746890297559082010-02-24T07:06:36.118-06:002010-02-24T07:06:36.118-06:00I am so glad you joined the WW hit parade to share...I am so glad you joined the WW hit parade to share this truly special native and one I would love to find in my garden~especially since it appears to tolerate dry soil! Thanks also for the shout out! GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53754622046557659862010-02-24T06:46:51.821-06:002010-02-24T06:46:51.821-06:00Looks as if your Army training days have taught yo...Looks as if your Army training days have taught you well in carrying out a mission! The fight to find the true identity of friend or foe in the gardening world..kudos to you. This is a lovely ground cover, my only question..is it itchy? as my girls would say.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-32279034647971907442010-02-24T06:38:12.716-06:002010-02-24T06:38:12.716-06:00What a neat groundcover. Love the soft green--you...What a neat groundcover. Love the soft green--your top photo shows a large area of cover. Is that a colony or one plant? Or can we tell? <br />Les and Phillip are great resources. Glad they helped you.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-46536069733700253222010-02-24T06:37:24.368-06:002010-02-24T06:37:24.368-06:00I like this groundcover Tina. It has great textur...I like this groundcover Tina. It has great texture. I don't remember seeing it around here, but perhaps in the forest around East Texas. There is something really familiar about it.<br /> Sounds like you have a great place for a walk! Think I would like to join you!! :)Meadowview Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16867494627331444375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-12681001284236723692010-02-24T06:34:46.943-06:002010-02-24T06:34:46.943-06:00Tina,
I always enjoyed this special plant when I l...Tina,<br />I always enjoyed this special plant when I lived in Ohio. We have a large area covered with it in my neighbors woods right along our driveway. The nature park about a mile from here had a wonderful place filled with it also. Have you seen it in bloom?Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.com