tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post8824742850005942979..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Georgia Drought you say?tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-58161224758864375202008-12-20T00:31:00.000-06:002008-12-20T00:31:00.000-06:00Lindsey, That seems to be the way it goes with us....Lindsey, That seems to be the way it goes with us. No rain or too much rain. Arrgggg, what is a gardener to do? I reckon take your advice and buy rubber boots! I need some... <BR/><BR/>Sue, I will have to give Cameron a check in on the Rain Catching Garden. That sounds very interesting to me! I am really busy these days and not much time for blogging but once the New Year begins, I should be backSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-92151019858853452542008-12-19T07:30:00.000-06:002008-12-19T07:30:00.000-06:00Hi Skeeter,I don't know if this would work for you...Hi Skeeter,<BR/>I don't know if this would work for you, but Cameron has an awesome rain catching garden that catches rain water, then leads it away the direction she wants it to go. It's on her blog somewhere. (I see she posted a comment here.)Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-90030733678684687582008-12-18T22:58:00.000-06:002008-12-18T22:58:00.000-06:00I am whining about the same thing right now here i...I am whining about the same thing right now here in TN! Haha. Of course, we had nothing in the summer and now, we're getting so much that the backyard is literally a mud hole and I can't get anything done! (I did pick me up a pair of rubber boots the other day though, which are already much improving my situation). <BR/>I collected a bunch of leaves I wanted to mulch, but it has been so wet and Lindsey Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385174250013182722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-82331834364129523662008-12-16T12:35:00.000-06:002008-12-16T12:35:00.000-06:00Weeping Sore, I just love Poinsettias. I cannot ha...Weeping Sore, I just love Poinsettias. I cannot have real ones due to inside cats but I do have an artificial one that looks real and I enjoy it in the sunroom this time of year... <BR/><BR/>Frances, that was some rain we had! We really did need it but not so darn much at one time! Made for a mess around town and especially poor drainage areas like my backyard. But you know a little wetness will Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88074812920823851632008-12-16T08:28:00.000-06:002008-12-16T08:28:00.000-06:00Hi Skeeter, I was out of town and missed this. Ho...Hi Skeeter, I was out of town and missed this. How about that rain? We made up five inches over the weekend in our deficit too, that is great news for the plants, but some people are having flooding problems. It is still raining, but not as hard as before. When I go visit gardening friends, I always bring my boots for I want to tour their gardens! :-)<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-80332667149209654662008-12-15T17:18:00.000-06:002008-12-15T17:18:00.000-06:00I grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, but I've...I grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, but I've leaved on the left coast for most of my life now. I blogged today some pics of Poinsettias growing in my neighbors' yards.Weeping Sorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617503185773155102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85150631020834096972008-12-15T16:12:00.000-06:002008-12-15T16:12:00.000-06:00Garden Faerie, We have had about a dozen freezing ...Garden Faerie, We have had about a dozen freezing nights and that is so wrong this time of year here also. Calling for 70's tomorrow, now that is more like it this time of year but do wish for snow on Christmas...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-65555717358046010062008-12-15T10:02:00.000-06:002008-12-15T10:02:00.000-06:00We had had lots of snow already this season, which...We had had lots of snow already this season, which I'm A-OK with. Only last night and this morning it rained. And rained. RAIN!!! It's just wrong in Michigan in December. That's all I'm sayin'.<BR/>~ MonicaMonica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88140285581654797642008-12-15T09:10:00.000-06:002008-12-15T09:10:00.000-06:00Jean, oh you know the talking was like heaven to u...Jean, oh you know the talking was like heaven to us both. Poor hubby's could hardly get a word out :) Hayride was a first for the teenager and the Christmas lights along the trail were great as were the hot chocolate and hot apple cider! Highlight was the Saint and teenager playing guitar together. Both of them were on Cloud Nine and I have never seen Teenager smile that big before! He is a quickSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37535603978565285092008-12-14T23:11:00.000-06:002008-12-14T23:11:00.000-06:00Skeeter, I don't know how many inches we got but i...Skeeter, I don't know how many inches we got but it was flowing down the ditches. At least I could walk in the back yard. So it didn't get that wet. Just a good drink for all things. I must get a rain gauge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-4063011719849337222008-12-14T19:33:00.000-06:002008-12-14T19:33:00.000-06:00This just goes to show you can't control Mother Na...This just goes to show you can't control Mother Nature. I know the timing was wrong, but eventually I'm sure you'll be thankful to have had the rain.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-79870724397255540582008-12-14T15:22:00.000-06:002008-12-14T15:22:00.000-06:00I know just what you mean! I go outside and clean ...I know just what you mean! I go outside and clean up all the leaves and debris. Then in an hour or so it's back. I just cleaned the pond this morning. And then the wind started blowing. And leaves started blowing right back in!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20686657091946668052008-12-14T14:58:00.000-06:002008-12-14T14:58:00.000-06:00What's that saying I've heard before? Oh yeah. If ...What's that saying I've heard before? Oh yeah. If it weren't for bad luck, we'd have no luck at all. Throw on the galoshes, get out there, and kick up your heels! Or better yet, walk like an Egyptian! Hope you have fun with your friends.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21985138535911823282008-12-14T14:03:00.000-06:002008-12-14T14:03:00.000-06:00Great post! Glad to see you are finally getting s...Great post! Glad to see you are finally getting some rain...too bad it has to be now.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604120044178269166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71031498683336011422008-12-14T13:55:00.000-06:002008-12-14T13:55:00.000-06:00You will all have a good time no matter what. You...You will all have a good time no matter what. You 2 could talk for days anyway so all you need is each other. Just block out the rest of the people, haha. But I do hope you get your hay ride in. If not, just more time for talking!!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89976365478265132762008-12-14T13:39:00.000-06:002008-12-14T13:39:00.000-06:00Company arriving within the next 30 minutes so sig...Company arriving within the next 30 minutes so signing off for now. <BR/><BR/>Everyone have a great remainder of the day!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68876154371719319122008-12-14T13:37:00.000-06:002008-12-14T13:37:00.000-06:00Gail, I reckon that is just life for a gardener hu...Gail, I reckon that is just life for a gardener huh?... I am not so worried as there is not really too much to see now any way. A lot of brown stuff and some green but nothing blooming or really standing out. I have an item or two my friend has never seen before like the loquat so that will be the focal point. I bet France did not peek. tee hee. We will have fun just the same, soggy yard or not. Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72901070156231796042008-12-14T13:27:00.000-06:002008-12-14T13:27:00.000-06:00Dear Skeeter,It's like that when garden friends ar...Dear Skeeter,<BR/><BR/>It's like that when garden friends are visiting...the rain comes, or there's ice or the deer ate the phlox you wanted to show off! I find it hard not to stress a little when a fellow gardener is visiting! Frances came to see me in the middle of the drought! The garden was in terrible shape...I gave her instructions...where she could or couldn't! look. Ask her if she Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-34211385502203102462008-12-14T12:31:00.000-06:002008-12-14T12:31:00.000-06:00Lorilee, Yes, a Gardener and friend will understan...Lorilee, Yes, a Gardener and friend will understand. I am sure she has been sloshing in a wet garden before now. :) Merry Christmas to you and your family also!<BR/><BR/>Dawn, oooh, puddles at the bus stop must be icky! The problem is that the ground is so dry that it is taking too long to soak in. Plus with the massive amounts we have had lately, it is just taking time to soak in. But being out Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-46794265900458325062008-12-14T11:59:00.000-06:002008-12-14T11:59:00.000-06:00Good Afternoon All,Skeeter don't worry I'm sure yo...Good Afternoon All,<BR/>Skeeter don't worry I'm sure your guest will understand. Rain can be inconvenient at times but it is essential for all living things. Just enjoy your company. I'm sure they will enjoy you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-65319576114939326982008-12-14T11:50:00.000-06:002008-12-14T11:50:00.000-06:00The weather doesn't always have perfect timing Ske...The weather doesn't always have perfect timing Skeeter. I'm sure your garden visitor will understand. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81078064647445992182008-12-14T10:58:00.000-06:002008-12-14T10:58:00.000-06:00Poor you, what bad timing. Still, it will be good...Poor you, what bad timing. Still, it will be good for the garden in the end.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53002853076167975302008-12-14T09:31:00.000-06:002008-12-14T09:31:00.000-06:00I would think with the drought it would soak into ...I would think with the drought it would soak into the ground really quick. Puddles are a headache, we always have one at the bus stop! Grrr.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42681696214380950512008-12-14T09:01:00.000-06:002008-12-14T09:01:00.000-06:00Skeeter, If your friend is a gardener, she will de...Skeeter, <BR/>If your friend is a gardener, she will definitely understand the rain! We need some rain here, too! Have fun with your friend.<BR/>Merry Christmas,<BR/>LorileeLorileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21384375140186150742008-12-14T08:59:00.000-06:002008-12-14T08:59:00.000-06:00Good morning everyone and thank you so much for yo...Good morning everyone and thank you so much for your encouragement that we will have a nice soggy stroll through the gardens. I guess we all know about the rains and timing with being in our yards so often.... <BR/><BR/>Tina, You sure are up early this morning. You must not have gotten all those bulbs in the ground and cant sleep with worry. Have a good day! :)<BR/><BR/>Cameron, I know rain is Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.com