tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post3214122412891495500..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: German Staticetinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-84588834015407924122009-02-15T08:07:00.000-06:002009-02-15T08:07:00.000-06:00Lola, Same for us. Rainy or drizzle most of the da...Lola, Same for us. Rainy or drizzle most of the day. We did get out for late lunch which was breakfast for us, then to garden centers but no luck with any plants. We did some measuring for some new planters in the soggy grass then back to town to search and price the supplies. We stopped for pastry and decaf and hot chocolate then home. Sunny now but still a bit cool. The heat is even running! WeSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45029130776537541732009-02-14T22:08:00.000-06:002009-02-14T22:08:00.000-06:00happy valentine's day skeeter!i certainly would at...happy valentine's day skeeter!<BR/>i certainly would at least try statice. i have dried and pressed flowers. it is great for craft projects.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-57664957594992406272009-02-14T17:59:00.000-06:002009-02-14T17:59:00.000-06:00Skeeter,Rainy here all day. 66º now. Wasn't able t...Skeeter,<BR/>Rainy here all day. 66º now. Wasn't able to play outside any. Arrrg. Maybe another day---"Rain, Rain go away, little Johnny wants to play". My gardens did enjoy the drink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40150296421809367462009-02-14T17:51:00.000-06:002009-02-14T17:51:00.000-06:00I hope everyone had a nice day today! Our day did ...I hope everyone had a nice day today! Our day did not go as planned due to rain but thats okay, there is always tomorrow! We went out for late breakfast then this evening we had coffee, hot chocolate and pastries at Panara Bread. Yum it was all so good! We did not pick up any plants at the garden center as there is really not a good selection as of yet. Still a bit chilly according to the Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54358457356794796852009-02-14T17:43:00.000-06:002009-02-14T17:43:00.000-06:00Kessi, Thank you and I would like to tell you that...Kessi, Thank you and I would like to tell you that the Saints mother is from Germany! She grew up in Traunstein and was neighbors with Pope Benedict!<BR/><BR/>Christine, thank you and that is what I was thinking. A wreath made from flowers that I grew then dried myself! A great gift to myself or Garden buddies! <BR/><BR/>Lostlandscape, Thank you and Happy Valentines back to you also! What a greatSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70594383175961657552009-02-14T16:51:00.000-06:002009-02-14T16:51:00.000-06:00Ah, so fortunate to have happened upon such a wond...Ah, so fortunate to have happened upon such a wonderful MIL. Good memories last forever.<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-82654042604076332242009-02-14T16:29:00.000-06:002009-02-14T16:29:00.000-06:00Happy belated Valentine's to you... It's a great h...Happy belated Valentine's to you... It's a great heart, and a great way to enjoy plants year-round. Some people can their fruits, why not grow everlastings to enjoy in the winter!lostlandscapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960325527200005691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29553724713790019882009-02-14T15:15:00.000-06:002009-02-14T15:15:00.000-06:00Yes! Go for it! That's a beautiful wreath. Just ...Yes! Go for it! That's a beautiful wreath. Just think how proud you'll be when you make one from plants that you grew yourself.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269469384082089761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-43450836825955203302009-02-14T12:50:00.000-06:002009-02-14T12:50:00.000-06:00Very nice, I wish you a wonderful Valentins evenin...Very nice, I wish you a wonderful Valentins evening and a wonderful flower sunday! :) KessiKessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01252179129379922354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-13048823650094637982009-02-14T10:55:00.000-06:002009-02-14T10:55:00.000-06:00Karrita, my MIL made the adorable little wreath an...Karrita, my MIL made the adorable little wreath and gave it to us. I just adore it as it is so dainty. She is such a gem to call family! I do believe the word is “when” I plant the statice. I need to find it in a garden center first but I do believe with my soil conditions, I will have luck but I will hold on to your luck thrown my way just in case I need it. :-) A gardener sometimes just needs aSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66186295290074480552009-02-14T10:41:00.000-06:002009-02-14T10:41:00.000-06:00Guild-Rez, Thank you so much for the added informa...Guild-Rez, Thank you so much for the added information on the Statice! I do think now that I will give it a try if I can find it at a Garden Center! I do recall it being referred to as Sea Lavender. We have sandy soil and pine in our area so the acid and sand may be an asset in me having luck with it! Again, thanks for the wonderful info on this little gem of a flower!<BR/><BR/>Darla, All I am Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-17631139942683802422009-02-14T10:40:00.000-06:002009-02-14T10:40:00.000-06:00I love that wreath, Skeeter, and your inclusion of...I love that wreath, Skeeter, and your inclusion of your MIL in your Valentine thoughts. The secret to a strong marriage is a loving and supportive MIL. At least that's what I've found to be true. I grew statice in Southern Illinois years ago, and it did fairly well. I had made some kind of dried arrangement with it, but it finally fell apart from being moved around so much. I just dried it by walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26118303999909620222009-02-14T10:36:00.000-06:002009-02-14T10:36:00.000-06:00The heart wreath you created is very pretty and yo...The heart wreath you created is very pretty and your Mother-in-law sounds like a gem! I hope you get a pleasant surprise when or if you plant the German Statice!<BR/>Happy Valentine's Day!<BR/><BR/>KarritaMy Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-7552400433926661332009-02-14T10:17:00.000-06:002009-02-14T10:17:00.000-06:00I love the wreath and the story. The wreath is ju...I love the wreath and the story. The wreath is just gorgeous. I, along with everyone else say to go for it!! My mother used to grow it but it is much cooler here.<BR/><BR/>I hear you Tina but sometimes you give me more credit that I deserve as sending care packages also was a kind of support to me who lost a daughter to another world.<BR/><BR/>Happy Valentines Day to all.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-5425667620886683152009-02-14T09:47:00.000-06:002009-02-14T09:47:00.000-06:00What a wonderful Mother-in-law Skeeter. Your hear...What a wonderful Mother-in-law Skeeter. Your heart wreath is lovely. I used to dry flowers too and grew statice just for my creations. I've given it now but I still appreciate the fun of the craft. I used glycerin and also hung a lot of things upside down to dry (since I lived in a dry climate). Good luck if you decide to try growing the statice and Happy Valentine's Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-50059789339103164522009-02-14T09:45:00.000-06:002009-02-14T09:45:00.000-06:00Check the internet, you can make a solution to dry...Check the internet, you can make a solution to dry flowers. I made some once, a mixture with a lot of borax, but I don't remember what else. Put it in a deep box and bury the flowers in it, bloom down, for several weeks. It worked pretty well, I dried my wedding bouquet and it kept well for 20 years.<BR/>Happy Valentine's Day!Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233644555327847881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88393520888493392692009-02-14T09:40:00.000-06:002009-02-14T09:40:00.000-06:00I think with the 'relationship' you've had with th...I think with the 'relationship' you've had with the German statice, growing it would be so meaningful for you! Why not find out how it will do-you won't know unless you try!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-73816440273770115502009-02-14T09:15:00.000-06:002009-02-14T09:15:00.000-06:00Mom B is such a special lady! Reminds me a bit of ...Mom B is such a special lady! Reminds me a bit of my mother, sending me things while I was deployed or overseas too (hear that mom!) She got me thru so I know how much your Mom B's support kept you going. You are very talented with all your crafts!! I wish I was a good. Do give it a try-it would great near your house or the new buddleia garden (to be:)!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72558078628590050472009-02-14T09:13:00.000-06:002009-02-14T09:13:00.000-06:00Hi Skeeter,Happy Valentine's day to you....what an...Hi Skeeter,<BR/><BR/>Happy Valentine's day to you....what an adventure it must have been for you in Germany and what a gift your MIL is! <BR/><BR/>Full sun and well draining soil...the kiss of death to my hopes to grow so many plants! Sigh!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-84640280494487061912009-02-14T08:51:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:51:00.000-06:00I've never grown statice before, but why not try i...I've never grown statice before, but why not try it? I've also never dried plants, either, but it's supposed to be quite easy to do if you have a cool place to hang them for awhile.<BR/><BR/>What a treasure your mother-in-law is! Happy Valentine's Day to you, Skeeter, and to the Saint and your dear MIL!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78707316463032964902009-02-14T08:38:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:38:00.000-06:00Happy Valentines Day Skeeter! You are so lucky to...Happy Valentines Day Skeeter! You are so lucky to have such a wonderful Mother-in-law and it is a great day to snuggle up to our valentines:) Mine has work later -but I have all morning with him and my four small valentines:0) hehehe Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25060166576265307282009-02-14T08:19:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:19:00.000-06:00Skeeter, I think you should give it a try but wear...Skeeter, I think you should give it a try but wear gloves when you go to harvesting! Also I read that you can cover fresh flowers with silica and/or sand (i think) in a microwave safe bowl, (pour it over flowers gingerly) Microwave, and once done, they dry with most of their color. I haven't tried it yet but plan to. Beautiful wreath!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71092106955966578272009-02-14T08:11:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:11:00.000-06:00Hi Skeeter, what a heart warming story for valenti...Hi Skeeter, what a heart warming story for valentine's day. Your MIL is a dream! I grew statice in my southern CA garden with success, so heat is probably not an issue. Maybe sandy soil would help too. Good luck with it, your crafts are all lovely. Happy Valentine's Day to you, Tina, Dawn and the gang! :-)<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81554879585859388482009-02-14T08:08:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:08:00.000-06:00It's lovely. I used to do a lot of wreath making a...It's lovely. I used to do a lot of wreath making and used a combination of dried and silk - I like the mixture.My Little Family:https://www.blogger.com/profile/17240741117809295524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-76379863861764831422009-02-14T07:50:00.000-06:002009-02-14T07:50:00.000-06:00Beautiful wreath! I think you should try growing i...Beautiful wreath! I think you should try growing it. The statice is nice.<BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.com