tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post5524030422989368018..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Art in the ParkLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-20674972013152515552010-05-26T22:23:08.519-04:002010-05-26T22:23:08.519-04:00Didn't realize I missed two postings of yours....Didn't realize I missed two postings of yours. According to my new tree book Catalpa bignonioides has shorter points on the leaves and smaller flowers with more purple dots. They also open two weeks later, have thinner pods and scaly bark. So..... see, easy peasy. <br />Saw lots of Catalpa this past week....speciosa or bignonioides?? Who knows?Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-40619356222403308192010-05-24T05:13:24.342-04:002010-05-24T05:13:24.342-04:00These are great and beautiful photos! You did a gr...These are great and beautiful photos! You did a great job in capturing the beauty outside.bed frameshttp://www.erikorganic.com/bedroom/bed-frames.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-30073847066418641402010-05-23T12:02:27.460-04:002010-05-23T12:02:27.460-04:00I figured you have so many plant pictures because ...I figured you have so many plant pictures because you're trying to make your own art--or because you're trying to distract yourself from not having enough $ to buy some art. I love art fares and festivals, but they always happen when it's 90 outside.Benjamin Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-29900820135086456452010-05-23T07:59:17.438-04:002010-05-23T07:59:17.438-04:00The problem with Knock Out is not the plant, it cr...The problem with Knock Out is not the plant, it creative people using it. There are so many wonderful combinations that can take a good plant and make it an experience. It's all about the echo as Pamela Harper points out in "Color Echoes:Harmonizing Color in the Garden". <br /><br />It is the difference between a breast of chicken and Supremes de Volaille sous Cloche. Imagine the possibilities!compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-31682076185363105832010-05-22T16:44:05.741-04:002010-05-22T16:44:05.741-04:00Garden Harlot,
Thanks for stopping by and commenti...Garden Harlot,<br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. You are welcome to browse later.<br /><br />Carol,<br />Thank you! I missed another bird photo op today as we drove my a great white egret rookery.<br /><br />Dee,<br />I agree with you on the knockouts and I am glad they are around. They have changed many a novice gardener's mind on roses.<br /><br />Tina,<br />I hope you find some treasures.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-64726313990262304882010-05-22T07:46:59.288-04:002010-05-22T07:46:59.288-04:00The plant sale under the oaks sure caught my atten...The plant sale under the oaks sure caught my attention. I'm on my way out now to a Middle Tennessee Plant Swap and hope so find some good things. This is my kind of day!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-12433815062525370052010-05-21T22:02:56.151-04:002010-05-21T22:02:56.151-04:00Yes, Knockouts are used a lot here too, but I unde...Yes, Knockouts are used a lot here too, but I understand why. They are really easy. Thanks for the tour of the art fair. I loved the holy book too.~~deeDee @ Red Dirt Ramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-66458665811792907822010-05-21T21:28:23.489-04:002010-05-21T21:28:23.489-04:00What a beautiful tree in your first photo Les! I l...What a beautiful tree in your first photo Les! I love the Catalpa too and your Heron shot is fabulous!! Sounds like you had a lovely day!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-21648988591608222762010-05-21T00:51:03.411-04:002010-05-21T00:51:03.411-04:00i didn't do more than skim through this for no...i didn't do more than skim through this for now but will come back to comment in detail later. i just wanted to say, i love michael dirr ! i wrote him an emotional card after my mother passed away, talking up the relation of plants to my memories of her and the following spring, and he responded with the most lovely words. now if only i could find and scan his card to me, i would have a wonderful blog post in the works as per some scanning.the garden harlothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146850986191831525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-80745573961573472512010-05-20T22:19:49.919-04:002010-05-20T22:19:49.919-04:00R and J,
I love the Knock Out too, but I know what...R and J,<br />I love the Knock Out too, but I know what has happened when things get over-planted.<br /><br />Antique,<br />That was an orange tree, it was being sold by the Norfolk Master Gardeners. They wanted $300 for it!<br /><br />Sweet Bay,<br />You can't see it from the photo, but the roses are underplanted with New Gold Lantana. It should be quite something when all of it matures.<br /><br />Di,<br />My grandfather did try smoking them when he was young and got terribly ill. I think that is why he never smoked and thought less of people who did.<br /><br />Racquel,<br />I shouldn't complain as I guess the landscapers could be using Japanese Hollies or something else just as boring.<br /><br />Tim,<br />It was better than cleaning.<br /><br />Georgia,<br />You are welcome to use them.<br /><br />David,<br />This was the first spring show I have been to in ages, I usually have to work. Needless to say I was gald to be there.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-10059854242388725482010-05-20T21:43:47.088-04:002010-05-20T21:43:47.088-04:00Some great photos Les. Its pretty cool that we ch...Some great photos Les. Its pretty cool that we choose some similar scenes to photograph at the same event. I enjoyed going back to Saturday through you eyes.CIOPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275695285495745372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-1851179632382395722010-05-20T18:59:26.681-04:002010-05-20T18:59:26.681-04:00May I use your catalpa photos (with credit) on my ...May I use your catalpa photos (with credit) on my blog?Georgianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-584921156054075462010-05-20T18:58:04.320-04:002010-05-20T18:58:04.320-04:00I've never seen a catalpa's flower. You a...I've never seen a catalpa's flower. You are right -- it does resemble an orchid.Georgiahttp://localecology.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-27789326791537784952010-05-20T11:39:15.433-04:002010-05-20T11:39:15.433-04:00Great shots, as always. Looks like much more fun ...Great shots, as always. Looks like much more fun than cleaning the house!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001824862736319338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-26553528361837263792010-05-20T10:40:35.989-04:002010-05-20T10:40:35.989-04:00I've noticed Knockouts are being extremely ove...I've noticed Knockouts are being extremely overused like Lirope & Stella d'ora Daylillies in commercial plantings now. But they are low maintenance and bloom beautifully for months so I do understand why. Great shots, thanks for sharing your excursion with us. :)Racquelhttp://perennialgardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-39044773427822018052010-05-20T10:03:17.562-04:002010-05-20T10:03:17.562-04:00Les, beautiful setting and wonderful cause! I love...Les, beautiful setting and wonderful cause! I love the Catalpa - when we were growing up we called it a cigar tree, and I won't tell you what we tried to do once. ;)Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-18275308846812029582010-05-20T09:47:38.623-04:002010-05-20T09:47:38.623-04:00I like Knockouts but they are overused, and with R...I like Knockouts but they are overused, and with RRD around mass plantings of roses aren't a very smart thing to do. <br /><br />I love the shot of the Night Heron. Good idea to go to the festival rather than do chores.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-14752723301883586362010-05-20T08:26:51.796-04:002010-05-20T08:26:51.796-04:00I thought that was an orange tree, the one you sai...I thought that was an orange tree, the one you said was a Catalpa . I particularly like the shot of the New Testament in the ziploc bag on the bench, and that you were drawn to photograph it. I love how God shows me things simple like that. Someone was protecting what really matters. Very nice post,thanks, GinaAntique ART Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674268803389194210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-58173175041515904832010-05-20T07:57:32.736-04:002010-05-20T07:57:32.736-04:00Knockouts may be a little over used but I still th...Knockouts may be a little over used but I still think they're just wonderful. Those are some love shots as always. -- RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.com