tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post7451363541585443016..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Some Summer Bloomstinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-90963762183937523832011-07-15T06:26:02.840-05:002011-07-15T06:26:02.840-05:00Your summer blooms, and your new patio look great ...Your summer blooms, and your new patio look great Tina! I love your moonbeam and veronica combination!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25266423973902217612011-07-07T10:01:11.770-05:002011-07-07T10:01:11.770-05:00Tina, you are always busy with a project!! They a...Tina, you are always busy with a project!! They all seem to turn out great too. Your garden shows how dedicated you are to it ~ it looks amazing. I am wishing I had Nicotiana sylvestris again after looking at your photo. I didn't see any this year at the nurseries and for some strange reason I don't see any seedlings around? Darn!Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37437838715475878742011-07-06T00:06:43.428-05:002011-07-06T00:06:43.428-05:00Summer is grand ... oh yes, it is! Loved the visit...Summer is grand ... oh yes, it is! Loved the visit :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59583263683364117922011-07-05T13:32:29.114-05:002011-07-05T13:32:29.114-05:00So colorful! I love your alliums and Queen-of-the-...So colorful! I love your alliums and Queen-of-the-Prairie. I must try the Nicotiana sylvestris sometime. It looks great with your daylilies and veronica.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62629782271042297012011-07-04T07:40:52.586-05:002011-07-04T07:40:52.586-05:00So many beautiful blooms in your garden, Tina! &#...So many beautiful blooms in your garden, Tina! 'Moonbeam' is a faithful bloomer for me, too. Wish I could say the same about my astilbe, though:(Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68070165680598082972011-07-03T15:49:38.063-05:002011-07-03T15:49:38.063-05:00Anonynmous, Yes, these crinums overwinter faithful...Anonynmous, Yes, these crinums overwinter faithfully. Very easy to grow for sure. I recommend them for anyone-just don't forget where you plant them!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-9948575161911523472011-07-03T12:18:15.048-05:002011-07-03T12:18:15.048-05:00What a great collection of blooms. Not sure how t...What a great collection of blooms. Not sure how this post slipped by....hit or miss with me these days!<br />Love the Allium and Hemerocallis!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29088138455518602742011-07-03T06:16:26.896-05:002011-07-03T06:16:26.896-05:00Thank you for sharing your lovely garden. Does th...Thank you for sharing your lovely garden. Does the crinum overwinter for you. My research indicates they will not here in VA but I rather think your climate may be very similar to ours. I would like to give it a try if it does overwinter as I can be very bad about lifting bulbs in the fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-14427625912308289442011-07-02T13:42:29.477-05:002011-07-02T13:42:29.477-05:00You certainly have a pretty place to enjoy there, ...You certainly have a pretty place to enjoy there, Tina. It looks so inviting. One of these days, you're going to have some visitors from Florida stop by. But it probably won't be while the flowers are still blooming. *Sigh*walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-7196713253831418762011-07-02T05:56:06.316-05:002011-07-02T05:56:06.316-05:00Dang your gardens look great for July...mine? not ...Dang your gardens look great for July...mine? not so much. Love the Hydrangea area great combinations there. Crinums are also called cannon ball lilies because the bulbs get so big. Mine are blooming and are a deep pink. Love your new patio area, ya'll are so smart!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31548138687473381572011-07-01T23:40:03.700-05:002011-07-01T23:40:03.700-05:00Tina, you have some delicious color combos and fre...Tina, you have some delicious color combos and fresh looking plants...I'm jealous as some of mine look raggedy already. Haven't ck'ed in with you in a while...looks great!serial tillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144034403180142017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-36010053775670101052011-07-01T22:36:59.244-05:002011-07-01T22:36:59.244-05:00Hi Tina,
I read this post while I was sitting with...Hi Tina,<br />I read this post while I was sitting with my dad who is in the hospital with pneumonia in one of his lungs, and other symptoms they are trying to diagnose. He is on oxygen and has antibiotics in a tube. We ended up looking at photos of my grandkids. He and Mom see the 3 1/2 year old almost every Saturday. We see him every Saturday, and take him there for a couple to 4 hours.<br Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44075055631553298202011-07-01T16:40:02.311-05:002011-07-01T16:40:02.311-05:00You have so much blooming right now and it all loo...You have so much blooming right now and it all looks good. I have the same little alliums blooming away too. The firepit is cool. I'll bet that's a fun spot to roast marshmellows. I like mine charcoaled and all gooy inside.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-76858119588737511192011-07-01T14:43:05.083-05:002011-07-01T14:43:05.083-05:00Rosey, Thanks!
Catmint, Maybe try a metal firepit...Rosey, Thanks!<br /><br />Catmint, Maybe try a metal firepit or a chimnea? They create nice ambiance. <br /><br />Freda, I've not had issues with the voles and crinums-knock on wood. They sure eat enough as it is already. Our phloxes are just coming in to bloom. A bit behind NC I think. It's supposed to be most hot here too. Stay cool and use that pool!<br /><br />Lola, It will be a whiletinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-13329543129695658252011-07-01T13:20:52.356-05:002011-07-01T13:20:52.356-05:00Your garden is popping with color Tina. I really ...Your garden is popping with color Tina. I really need to try getting some Speedwell, those spiky purple blooms would be great in any of my beds. Looks like your patio is coming together nicely, bravo to Mr. Fix-it for all his hardwork! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-9463060685404811642011-07-01T11:23:01.658-05:002011-07-01T11:23:01.658-05:00Every little princess would like to wander in your...Every little princess would like to wander in your garden and collect flowers if you allow them :). Do you eat daylily roots? I was reading other blog and it said that daylily roots are edible but I am not sure which one.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85701350514354089172011-07-01T10:11:56.334-05:002011-07-01T10:11:56.334-05:00Fantastic (as always) I like the identifications a...Fantastic (as always) I like the identifications as I write down the names (being forgetful) of things I have and can't name or things I want to get later. <br />p.s Thanks for your kind thought on a recent post of mine. Fond memories of my son and working in the gardens often keeps me going....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72106533943010553542011-07-01T09:50:32.581-05:002011-07-01T09:50:32.581-05:00Good Morning All.
Lots of beauties to look. That n...Good Morning All.<br />Lots of beauties to look. That new patio sure has my attention. Can't wait to see it through your camera lens.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-13524776608340336032011-07-01T08:40:28.208-05:002011-07-01T08:40:28.208-05:00Lovely blooms! I wish I could grow Queen of the Pr...Lovely blooms! I wish I could grow Queen of the Prairie here, but I don't have the right conditions yet. Maybe one day! <br /><br />Do vole eat crinum? The rascals did a number on my garden over the winter--missing allium, coneflower roots eaten, etc.<br /><br />As for phlox, I'm in LOVE with 'David'. Third year here and I've now got stunning blooms. Unfortunately, my monarda F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-7195197831306172912011-07-01T08:11:02.226-05:002011-07-01T08:11:02.226-05:00such bright colourful cottagey perennial plants. I...such bright colourful cottagey perennial plants. I love the idea of having a firepit in the middle - like going camping and sitting around the fire. I'd love something like that but since our deck is raised and made of wood, something tells me it wouldn't be a good idea!Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91444996341767407252011-07-01T08:04:40.311-05:002011-07-01T08:04:40.311-05:00Everything looks so lush and healthy. I am in awe...Everything looks so lush and healthy. I am in awe of your lilies.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19195913165203545692011-07-01T08:03:57.460-05:002011-07-01T08:03:57.460-05:00Good morning all! Mom, if not happy then colorful ...Good morning all! Mom, if not happy then colorful for sure. The color makes me most happy. Looking forward to seeing the color in your garden soon!<br /><br />Randy, Thanks for the catch. I usually have to proofread my posts once posted and can always find typos-you beat me to it this morning. I'll pass on your compliment to Mr. Fix-it. He's a great guy to take on this big project. tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15144949372592852052011-07-01T07:45:03.657-05:002011-07-01T07:45:03.657-05:00Having coffee with the Saint as he is off work tod...Having coffee with the Saint as he is off work today! When he saw the sneak peek pic, he said where is that? I said in Tina's garden. His reply, WHERE? I said I dont know but Tina never ceases to amaze me with moving this and that and creating new things. An ever changing garden for sure....<br /><br />Hey, did that Tiger Lily ever bloom for you? Mine are blooming now and every time I see Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64498003774176866822011-07-01T06:52:22.439-05:002011-07-01T06:52:22.439-05:00Tina,
A 20 inch patio is not very big, you have a ...Tina,<br />A 20 inch patio is not very big, you have a typo there. Many call blocks cinder blocks, most blocks today are concrete blocks. Mr Fix it is doing a great job!<br /><br />We got the rain chains yesterday, awesome I'm thrilled with them!Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15960261051684581222011-07-01T06:30:34.516-05:002011-07-01T06:30:34.516-05:00Lotsa pretties there! It all looks so happy.Lotsa pretties there! It all looks so happy.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.com