tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post765273228157127494..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Bald Cypress Treetinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41090897748683034762008-12-08T19:47:00.000-06:002008-12-08T19:47:00.000-06:00Walk2write, I will remember this the next time I a...Walk2write, I will remember this the next time I am picking up the darn gum ball pods off of my grass! lol, And also while buying that new mower blade next spring....Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-67996471102461458052008-12-08T18:52:00.000-06:002008-12-08T18:52:00.000-06:00Skeeter, I wouldn't be so quick to "diss" the swee...Skeeter, I wouldn't be so quick to "diss" the sweet gum trees. According to one of the books in my library, the sweet gum tree, Liquidambar styraciflua, exudes an "aromatic balsam called storax or styrax important in medicine and perfumery." You have a veritable pharmacy at your fingertips! Maybe we can learn to love those pests, as long as they make us some money.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-65278343210050146192008-12-08T10:56:00.000-06:002008-12-08T10:56:00.000-06:00Hemlicks are beauties also Dan. I think all trees ...Hemlicks are beauties also Dan. I think all trees are beauties except for the pesky sweet gums in my yard... lolSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81255848806533464472008-12-07T23:15:00.000-06:002008-12-07T23:15:00.000-06:00Wow, that cypress does grow really fast. It looks ...Wow, that cypress does grow really fast. <BR/><BR/>It looks similar to a hemlock which is also a beautiful tree.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38852398162837977332008-12-07T12:45:00.000-06:002008-12-07T12:45:00.000-06:00Shammickite, Jean, Lola, my little family, Sue, Ka...Shammickite, Jean, Lola, my little family, Sue, Kari & Kijsa and Colonel Brandon, Hello to you all. I am still playing hostess but got a chance to jump on here for a minute or two. I have seen your comments and appreciate them each.... <BR/><BR/>Have a Good Day...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31331078826900704072008-12-07T03:34:00.000-06:002008-12-07T03:34:00.000-06:00Sir,Your dispatch has reminded me that I must enga...Sir,<BR/><BR/>Your dispatch has reminded me that I must engage in the planting of some fine trees of my own. As a result, various birds may find a resting place during their migratory travels & I might have also the opportunity firsthand to observe their behaviour. I feel p'haps though, on reflection, that I may have left it a little late at this cold time of year, being as there is, a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-7441320507463925482008-12-06T22:51:00.000-06:002008-12-06T22:51:00.000-06:00A beautiful tree, and wonderful following! Happy S...A beautiful tree, and wonderful following! Happy Saturday!<BR/>blessings, <BR/>kari & kijsakari and kijsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047434064728375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31081452572937431232008-12-06T22:05:00.000-06:002008-12-06T22:05:00.000-06:00I like that tree, and it looks like it has room th...I like that tree, and it looks like it has room there. I wouldn't have room for something like that.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45924017421714989912008-12-06T20:47:00.000-06:002008-12-06T20:47:00.000-06:00I believe it was the willowm not the cypress. My m...I believe it was the willowm not the cypress. My mistake!My Little Family:https://www.blogger.com/profile/17240741117809295524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59304135785991719342008-12-06T20:10:00.000-06:002008-12-06T20:10:00.000-06:00Great post Skeeter. I've noticed the cypress here ...Great post Skeeter. I've noticed the cypress here have turned their rust color for the fall. Here they do loose their leaves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91063947094926793362008-12-06T19:57:00.000-06:002008-12-06T19:57:00.000-06:00That sure is one fast growing tree, especially for...That sure is one fast growing tree, especially for a tree that sheds it pretty leaves, as they usually are the slow growing. But then again, the willows are also pretty fast growers so it may be worth researching to make sure your lovely tree will not search for water.<BR/><BR/>Have fun being the hostess!!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78644973889090792222008-12-06T18:41:00.000-06:002008-12-06T18:41:00.000-06:00That's a wonderful tree, and it's growing SO FAST!...That's a wonderful tree, and it's growing SO FAST!<BR/>It must like the place you have planted it... perhaps it enjoys the company of the butterfly bushes.<BR/>Love the texture of the treetrunk!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-60440876468103811432008-12-06T16:11:00.000-06:002008-12-06T16:11:00.000-06:00I am sneaking away for a minute. Am I a bad hostes...I am sneaking away for a minute. Am I a bad hostess? tee hee....<BR/><BR/>Marmee, Just as my dads tree, this one will be a giant soon and maybe we can climb it and look for the Golden Egg! :-)<BR/><BR/>Dawn, I do fear for my beloved butterfly bushes but at least I will not loose all 5 of them but only two may have to be moved in time.... <BR/><BR/>Cosmo, The way this one is growing, I assume it Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-36469753110409190512008-12-06T13:26:00.000-06:002008-12-06T13:26:00.000-06:00I love bald cypress trees. They are so beautiful ...I love bald cypress trees. They are so beautiful in the autumn, especially. Great photos!The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49916503403758194762008-12-06T12:01:00.000-06:002008-12-06T12:01:00.000-06:00Your dad's tree is amaizing! I was always afraid o...Your dad's tree is amaizing! I was always afraid of them being told since they are water trees that it will hunt for your water and sewer pipes.My Little Family:https://www.blogger.com/profile/17240741117809295524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77931751651428895652008-12-06T11:45:00.000-06:002008-12-06T11:45:00.000-06:00I love bald cypress. Ours haven't grown that fast...I love bald cypress. Ours haven't grown that fast--you must be feeding yours right!--but they're doing well in our heavy clay soil (I DO hope they don't get quite as big as your dad's did . . .)Cosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260783700118031314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-83358786796727757462008-12-06T11:23:00.000-06:002008-12-06T11:23:00.000-06:00What a beautiful tree, I'm with Sheila, I never kn...What a beautiful tree, I'm with Sheila, I never knew a kind that lost it's leaves yearly. Very lovely looking in the spot you have it, judging from your Dads, it will the area outgrow big time!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-47397927835896661342008-12-06T10:54:00.000-06:002008-12-06T10:54:00.000-06:00that's funny the story of your saint not thinking ...that's funny the story of your saint not thinking ya'll would get to see the slow growing tree get gianormous. your looks like it is doing well too.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-67873100873998854052008-12-06T09:58:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:58:00.000-06:00Sondra, Interesting contest! That one looks like s...Sondra, Interesting contest! That one looks like so much fun. Happy Pink Saturday! <BR/><BR/>gotta run now bye...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-14226267374441413432008-12-06T09:52:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:52:00.000-06:00Everyone have a good day!Another busy one for me a...Everyone have a good day!<BR/><BR/>Another busy one for me and I will be popping in here when I can but company will soon arrive then I must play Hostess which I love to do....Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37268828466329155342008-12-06T09:51:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:51:00.000-06:00Sheila, There are a lot of these type cypress tree...Sheila, There are a lot of these type cypress trees in the Deep South. They are quit popular with the landscapers here in GA. They remind me of California’s redwood trees which I am sure you see a lot of…Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68068736753897665592008-12-06T09:47:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:47:00.000-06:00Racquel, Yep, the Saint will have to eat those wor...Racquel, Yep, the Saint will have to eat those words for years to come! lol The thing is taking off like a rocket shooting to the sky! I just hope I dont have to remove a butterfly bush and then loose it to the move. The tree does have character with each season...<BR/><BR/>Sondra, Skeeter chatting today as Master Gardener, Tina has the weekend off but she will see the contest for sure....Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87243243009722693542008-12-06T09:45:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:45:00.000-06:00Great tree and a great story. I never even knew th...Great tree and a great story. I never even knew there was a cypress that lost its leaves.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126794179121146839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-13500433977235337742008-12-06T09:41:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:41:00.000-06:00Anonymous, We have lots of Christmas activities go...Anonymous, We have lots of Christmas activities going on this weekend also. Two parades in our area alone! Good luck to the racing kiddos! And mom keeping up with them... tee hee....<BR/><BR/>Susan, I am not sure why this tree does not grow as quickly in the water, You would think it to be the other way around. Hum, I think we may have a monster on our hands soon.... <BR/><BR/>Walk2write, hey, Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45301950128282345932008-12-06T09:30:00.000-06:002008-12-06T09:30:00.000-06:00Hello Tina..thanks for stopping by my blog....dont...Hello Tina..thanks for stopping by my blog....dont forget the pink saturday post at themanyshadesofpink.blogspot.com that is where the contest is.<BR/><BR/>SondraSondra Behne'https://www.blogger.com/profile/06145115856295964912noreply@blogger.com