tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post1023187409231539691..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Pardon My Big Aster!Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7445079190389150472008-10-10T17:15:00.000-05:002008-10-10T17:15:00.000-05:00Very interesting aster! I enjoyed reading about i...Very interesting aster! I enjoyed reading about it. Not sure I want to try it out.<BR/>MarieA Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88188392461690523472008-10-09T22:04:00.000-05:002008-10-09T22:04:00.000-05:00What a nice big aster you have, gail. Several as a...What a nice big aster you have, gail. Several as a matter of fact. A very sweet color and delicate bloom. You know I always love all the buggies making their home on the blooms.<BR/>Great info.<BR/>MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44866426069295231572008-10-09T03:14:00.000-05:002008-10-09T03:14:00.000-05:00That's a big aster, but mine is bigger. Neener, ne...That's a big aster, but mine is bigger. Neener, neener! :-)Yolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-90037272633790425432008-10-08T09:56:00.000-05:002008-10-08T09:56:00.000-05:00I should have titled my post "Mine's Bigg...I should have titled my post "Mine's Bigger." LOL What a coincidence that we posted about them at the same time. (I started my post the night before.) I'll have to put in a link. I can attest that it does get bigger in moist soil. Mine was well behaved & topping out at 4 feet til the rains of August 2007, the abundant snows of Winter 07-08, and the rains of this year.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-16473923992610536092008-10-08T01:26:00.000-05:002008-10-08T01:26:00.000-05:00OOPS, forgot I wasn't in Blogger, lol. That last ...OOPS, forgot I wasn't in Blogger, lol. That last comment was me, IVG. :-)Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01972567888901275851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-20108245041653641752008-10-08T01:25:00.000-05:002008-10-08T01:25:00.000-05:00Hi Gail,I noticed on TV tonight that you were gett...Hi Gail,<BR/>I noticed on TV tonight that you were getting rain! We got a lot last night and through today as well, but especially glad to know you got wet tonight ... hope it helps!<BR/><BR/>Glad you like the Toad Lilies ... I've still got a few more to post, so do stop by to see. :-)Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01972567888901275851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-6298056865579060212008-10-07T22:08:00.000-05:002008-10-07T22:08:00.000-05:00Your aster has a beautiful colour. It's almost lik...Your aster has a beautiful colour. It's almost like its own little ecosystem, with all the critter interaction. <BR/>I like to know the history of plants, too. It connects me to other gardeners from the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-25330870133771993512008-10-07T21:47:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:47:00.000-05:00Vertie...You are fantastic! Thank you for id-ing ...Vertie...You are fantastic! Thank you for id-ing the moth...I thought it must be a moth, it looked like one but it kept fooling me when it stuck around like a bug. Moths seem to spook easily and it just hung onto the flower. I will see if any of the little guys are still on the flower...right now it is finally raining with more expected tomorrow...no bugs out.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-52317515988916045372008-10-07T21:43:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:43:00.000-05:00beckie,It's raining right now we! I may have to g...beckie,<BR/><BR/>It's raining right now we! I may have to go outside and lay on the driveway...see my response to Frances!<BR/><BR/>it's probably raining in Illinois, too..isn't is wonderful?<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-24321447342956053902008-10-07T21:41:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:41:00.000-05:00IVG,It's too big for most gardens....I have a grea...IVG,<BR/><BR/>It's too big for most gardens....I have a great space for it since I plant it in the shade. If rain returns to our summer or we get any warmer this guy may own the garden!<BR/><BR/>Your Toad Lilies are fabulous.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65340230859600011482008-10-07T21:39:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:39:00.000-05:00marmee...Yes my aster is getting too big! I like ...marmee...Yes my aster is getting too big! I like the color, too...it is so sweet.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78520420958714239182008-10-07T21:38:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:38:00.000-05:00cameron, Hi I know you are having a great time at...cameron, Hi I know you are having a great time at the beach! Thank you for taking time to stop by! It is a fun aster! Very tall and such a nice late season bloomer. GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2644799060482068822008-10-07T21:35:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:35:00.000-05:00Gargengirl,I am behind in my commenting! Has it s...Gargengirl,<BR/><BR/>I am behind in my commenting! Has it started raining up there for you? It is Finally raining here. YIPPEE!<BR/><BR/>There are some really lovely asters that grow wild in my garden...I can send you some! Nothing nature or I throw at them has stopped either the white or blue blooms!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33083247998505503612008-10-07T21:14:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:14:00.000-05:00Beautiful asters. I think your mystery bug is blac...Beautiful asters. I think your mystery bug is black-and-yellow lichen moth. According to my National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Insects, it's found throughout North America. Some of the Internet references give it a more limited range. <BR/>http://bugguide.net/node/view/7993<BR/><BR/>There's a chance (just because I can't tell that clearly from the photo and I'm still new at this) that it's an orange-patched smoky moth, but I think it's more likely to be the lichen moth. Here's a close-up of the lichen moth: http://bugguide.net/node/view/80057<BR/><BR/>Or it could be the beetle that both these moths are mimicking: http://bugguide.net/node/view/366.<BR/><BR/>The caterpillar of the lichen moth eats, you guessed it lichen, but you probably won't ever see it. <BR/><BR/>Overall, I think you've got a good bug. But can you get a close-up of all those little ones? Those are probably what the moth is after.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps. It was fun trying to figure it out. Of course, you are always welcome to catch one and mail me a specimen.vertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199391563643437871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-39571065100884425052008-10-07T11:22:00.000-05:002008-10-07T11:22:00.000-05:00Great title! Brought a smile this morn. Your pictu...Great title! Brought a smile this morn. Your pictures are wonderful and show just how delicate the blooms are. Are you getting rain yet. It is just to the west of us-no watering today!!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88400498491813304042008-10-07T09:47:00.000-05:002008-10-07T09:47:00.000-05:00Okay Gail, it will be on 'the never ending list'!Okay Gail, it will be on 'the never ending list'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51859220238234930272008-10-07T01:04:00.000-05:002008-10-07T01:04:00.000-05:00Hi Gail,Wow, that is one big aster! I'd be afraid...Hi Gail,<BR/>Wow, that is one big aster! I'd be afraid to plant it here though, given our weird spring/summers the past few years. We don't need any more thugs, lol. That said, it is cool that it blooms so late and provides butterfly/bee food. We're still aster free here and relying on the Toad Lilies, but we've seen a few asters for sale recently that may have to come home with us, but they're the deeper purple varieties. <BR/><BR/>If we had your space, I'd find a spot for yours because it is a really striking one!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69779742537037272812008-10-06T23:16:00.000-05:002008-10-06T23:16:00.000-05:00what a lovely aster you have even if it is too big...what a lovely aster you have even if it is too big. haha.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63278493937726139332008-10-06T19:52:00.000-05:002008-10-06T19:52:00.000-05:00I'm late with my blog reading since we're at the O...I'm late with my blog reading since we're at the Outer Banks on vacation. However, I just had to visit to see this aster. I love the color! When I left home, my bog salvia was still blooming. Since both like moisture, that might make a great blue combo. Thanks! CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53507272030101152082008-10-06T18:18:00.000-05:002008-10-06T18:18:00.000-05:00Wow Gail, that's a big aster! I haven't had much ...Wow Gail, that's a big aster! I haven't had much luck with asters in this garden, but I haven't given up on them yet.<BR/><BR/>I hope you get some rain soon.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21526182776686838012008-10-06T17:05:00.001-05:002008-10-06T17:05:00.001-05:00Tina,Bees are good!GailTina,<BR/><BR/>Bees are good!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-67051233377020100482008-10-06T17:05:00.000-05:002008-10-06T17:05:00.000-05:00Joy,I am so glad you enjoyed the title! Blogging h...Joy,<BR/><BR/>I am so glad you enjoyed the title! Blogging has allowed me to let my inner 13 yr old out and she thought that was cute. <BR/><BR/>As soon as Id the bug I will give it an official name but I sure like Halloween bug as a name for it.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-80117190670336927232008-10-06T17:02:00.000-05:002008-10-06T17:02:00.000-05:00Annie, Tartar Aster loves moisture, I'm inclined t...Annie,<BR/><BR/> Tartar Aster loves moisture, I'm inclined to agree with you it would either be a thirsty pest or a thug! Better off in another garden.<BR/><BR/>Since we are getting warmer and dryer in Nashville...more plants will be going on the 'can't grow here list'. Xeriscaping is going to have to be the way to go. <BR/><BR/>So what does an Austinite plant to replace asters?<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-80286606841160163242008-10-06T16:55:00.000-05:002008-10-06T16:55:00.000-05:00kathleen,They don't require stacking at all! Even...kathleen,<BR/><BR/>They don't require stacking at all! Even in the wind they are fine. But they are not cumbersome but delicate as Layanee said in her comment.<BR/><BR/>You have just added two good looking asters to your garden. Just remember they can be cut back to remain busy.<BR/><BR/>Glad you liked the title!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-46631708188684850282008-10-06T16:51:00.000-05:002008-10-06T16:51:00.000-05:00layanee,It would loom lovely in your garden...you ...layanee,<BR/><BR/>It would loom lovely in your garden...you have the backdrop for its strong and as you say delicate appearance. Btw, I think it is delicate...in many ways a see through plant; the leaves are smaller at the top and don't over whelm the space.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com