tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post8695890746902722740..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Bloom Day - It Was a Dark and Stormy...Leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-28109900346146359332009-10-18T21:35:47.298-04:002009-10-18T21:35:47.298-04:00Alan,
For the past couple of years we have been ca...Alan,<br />For the past couple of years we have been carrying this at work mixed in with the really inexpensive cell packs, so I have been planting several each spring.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-16758221244352280542009-10-18T19:54:10.978-04:002009-10-18T19:54:10.978-04:00Hey Les, I think my favorite is the tropical butte...Hey Les, I think my favorite is the tropical butterfly weed - beautiful plant! However I am partial to plants that attract butterflies.<br />I ended up taking most of my photos the day before when I got home from work...in the drizzling rain.<br />Great story at the end. I'm sure I've mispronounce a few of those botanical names myself - but not that bad! HA HA!Alan Pulleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784439710406781235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-50974937762852206012009-10-17T20:47:45.696-04:002009-10-17T20:47:45.696-04:00John,
Yes, I had a hell of time trying to get a go...John,<br />Yes, I had a hell of time trying to get a good picture of those Toad Lilies, and yes thank God for foresight.<br /><br />Ryan,<br />Better one in the garden than... elsewhere.<br /><br />Carol,<br />You are welcome to visit anytime, just keep your snow and cold to yourself.<br /><br />CIOphoto,<br />Thanks! I really like the colors also. I like bright and have little appreciation for pastels.<br /><br />Nell Jean,<br />It took me a few years to learn to leave the salvia alone until winter is over. It really helps the survival.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-9560969033335244142009-10-17T20:16:57.785-04:002009-10-17T20:16:57.785-04:00Salvia leucantha wants to stand there looking shab...Salvia leucantha wants to stand there looking shabby all winter, then it returns here. Cut back the uglies before spring and it croaks. The other thing it wants is planting early, like May, so it gets a good hold on life before cold weather. <br /><br />We went from Dark and Stormy to Cool and Windy with a north wind cutting to the bone. <br /><br />Great Bloom Day at your place. Thank you for the display.Nell Jeanhttp://www.seedscatterer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-21896917285064566382009-10-17T18:12:36.496-04:002009-10-17T18:12:36.496-04:00I loved the photo of the tropical Butterfly Weed. ...I loved the photo of the tropical Butterfly Weed. The colors really pop.CIOPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275695285495745372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-71994494818854315672009-10-17T13:54:42.981-04:002009-10-17T13:54:42.981-04:00Lovely blooms... I love the salvia and the backgro...Lovely blooms... I love the salvia and the background in the photo is great. It is good that you were able to figure out what the caller was speaking of... before you hung up! Funny... We had snow here and very cold temps... much colder than usual for this time of year. I am glad to have discovered your blog Les.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-41105957281641537372009-10-17T13:33:27.869-04:002009-10-17T13:33:27.869-04:00That is hilarious about the anemone. I hadn't ...That is hilarious about the anemone. I hadn't heard that mispronunciation before. I have a feeling I'll be planting some enemas in the future.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-13990577198985312332009-10-16T23:29:14.232-04:002009-10-16T23:29:14.232-04:00Nice pictures of the toad lilies. They are not ea...Nice pictures of the toad lilies. They are not easy to photograph. I also enjoyed the excursion to Westmoreland State Park. It's wonderful that people had the foresight to set it aside over 70 years ago, probably just anticipating your visit. Sounds like you made the best of the difficult weather...Johnhttp://www.macgardens.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-34756297473308758292009-10-16T18:19:33.102-04:002009-10-16T18:19:33.102-04:00Frances,
I have lost as many S. leucantha as I hav...Frances,<br />I have lost as many S. leucantha as I have planted. The key here is good drainage in winter. I have also had more success with the ones I pay $2.49 for on the bench with the other herbs, vs. $7.99 with the perennials.<br /><br />Helen,<br />I don't even want to think about our first frost. Let me know if you need any photos.<br /><br />Janet,<br />Yes it was a giant vortex, the vortex of life. <br /><br />Tina,<br />I have always asked if things were are any lovlier because I know their names.<br /><br />Darla,<br />I do not begrudge a few stripped branches to the butterfles, especially if the plant comes back.<br /><br />Gardenofwords,<br />Thanks for stopping by. I am just north of you in Norfolk.<br /><br />Linda,<br />I am glad I made your day.<br /><br />Phillip,<br />I am going to hold out another few weeks to bring the plants in. We are supposed to dip into the mid 40's Sat. night. They should be OK.<br /><br />Gail,<br />Thanks for coming by, and yes the Salvia does like it dry.<br /><br />Chuck,<br />There is not much either one of us can do to push back the seasons.<br /><br />Sweet Bay,<br />Maybe on a later post I will talk about the lady who came in looking for Chlamydia.<br /><br />Anna,<br />I would be willing to even go for more than once a month. <br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-49353752436217140912009-10-16T00:27:25.991-04:002009-10-16T00:27:25.991-04:00You needed a laugh to cheer up your change of seas...You needed a laugh to cheer up your change of season doldrums. That is really funny about the enema. <br /><br />I will forgive you for not stopping by my blog cause I hadn't stopped by yours. But, let's make a once a month deal that we will try. K? You are one of my favorites.<br /><br />All your bloomers are looking dandy and I don't label all my plants either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-12147714013672266222009-10-15T22:03:04.464-04:002009-10-15T22:03:04.464-04:00Ha! That has to be the funniest mispronunciation I...Ha! That has to be the funniest mispronunciation I've ever heard. <br /><br />Love the Mexican Bush Sage. I've got to replace mine next year.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-11525654239977223052009-10-15T20:56:32.417-04:002009-10-15T20:56:32.417-04:00I'm not feeling it either for fall.I'm not feeling it either for fall.chuck b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-74523195162609490832009-10-15T17:11:24.045-04:002009-10-15T17:11:24.045-04:00Les, That is a great way to end the day~~a good s...Les, That is a great way to end the day~~a good story to take home to your spouse and gardening friends. <br />The rain and gray clouds are getting old! Love the leucantha...it didn't do well here this year...too wet I think;) gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-56054068393322970472009-10-15T15:35:03.627-04:002009-10-15T15:35:03.627-04:00It is supposed to get cold here too this weekend. ...It is supposed to get cold here too this weekend. Like you, I'm not ready to start bringing plants in. Great photos!Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-23589666741480547502009-10-15T15:08:02.280-04:002009-10-15T15:08:02.280-04:00Oh, that enema story is one to share with gardenin...Oh, that enema story is one to share with gardening friends. Great flowers but that story made my day!LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-18145818832131922752009-10-15T14:43:22.427-04:002009-10-15T14:43:22.427-04:00Love your story! That's hilarious. It is ick...Love your story! That's hilarious. It is icky here this morning, and I didn't get my pictures ahead, dag nab it! They all have rain. GORGEOUS photos. Where are you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-1378183694034735952009-10-15T10:33:23.938-04:002009-10-15T10:33:23.938-04:00Your flowers are beautiful. We raised Monarch'...Your flowers are beautiful. We raised Monarch's from eggs, to caterpillars to butterflies and they completely stripped the Milkweed down to twigs...it was great fun for our entire family!!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84983841242241903782009-10-15T08:31:40.293-04:002009-10-15T08:31:40.293-04:00An enema huh? Too funny! Hope you set him straight...An enema huh? Too funny! Hope you set him straight for those lovely anemones. I am also glad to hear I am not the only who does not keep track of everything in my garden. It is tough. Your garden looks wonderful and hang in there before you know it spring will be here.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-23419224365107912192009-10-15T08:04:42.234-04:002009-10-15T08:04:42.234-04:00Hi Stranger, wondered if you got sucked into a gia...Hi Stranger, wondered if you got sucked into a giant vortex or something. As I write we are finally getting the rain that the southside has been getting since Tuesday? <br />Your customer story is pretty funny. At least he tried to pronounce it. Guess Kathy V. needs to include pronunciation guides. <br />Happy Bloom DayJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-27722407093144250092009-10-15T07:54:57.244-04:002009-10-15T07:54:57.244-04:00Ditto, ditto, and ditto. Nice toad lilies. Our f...Ditto, ditto, and ditto. Nice toad lilies. Our frost last year was November 17th...I wishing for that again this year. Nice blooms. Happy GBBD! H.<br /><br />P.S. When I get my computer back, I need to send you a photo of your garden I hope to use in a story I'm doing for Carolina Gardener. It's not a bad photo, but I hoping you have a similar and better shot I can use for the story...later...H.Helen Yoest @ Gardening With Confidencehttp://www.gardensgardens.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-90194489690475042002009-10-15T07:38:16.471-04:002009-10-15T07:38:16.471-04:00Oh how funny! I would never have guessed that was...Oh how funny! I would never have guessed that was the plant he was asking for! But he does have good taste in plants. HA I too wish there was more daylight, in the morning especially as I wait for the sun to rise, or daylight with rain, whatever, to be able to see out the windows. The S. leucantha is annual here, but will be added in great numbers each spring, there is nothing like it and even the hummers love that velvet glove.<br />FrancesFranceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com