Comments on clay and limestone: Wildflower Wednesday: Bee-Witching Flowers

I enjoyed reading about your witch hazel, and how ...

2012-01-30T21:26:26.272-06:00

I enjoyed reading about your witch hazel, and how it is the memory plant for your mother. The photos and poem are lovely! I have joined in, late, as I frequently do. It's not much of a post, but maybe next month there will be more to see. Still, I enjoyed the walk around the yard today.

Witch hazel is the best! I love how you have to lo...

2012-01-29T10:55:26.546-06:00

Witch hazel is the best! I love how you have to look kind of close to see the color and then WHAM there it is! :)

This is a lovely post, Gail. Touched my heart and ...

2012-01-29T00:06:25.287-06:00

This is a lovely post, Gail. Touched my heart and made me gently wistful about my father, who bloomed ere summer arrived. It'll be a whe
Ile yet before the hhamamelis blooms here despite the weird weather.

A note also to invite you bloominganswers.com, my newest adventure. It not Blotanical but we are having fun.

What a nice way to remember your mother, even if t...

2012-01-28T18:55:33.919-06:00

What a nice way to remember your mother, even if the relationship was complicated.

Darla, That makes me smile...xoxog

2012-01-27T16:25:57.606-06:00

Darla, That makes me smile...xoxog

The first time I was introduced to Witch Hazel is ...

2012-01-27T09:05:46.563-06:00

The first time I was introduced to Witch Hazel is was by you and your post a couple of years ago about your Mom. Now everytime I see a Witch Hazel the plant, or even the liquid Witch Hazel on the drugstore shelf I think of you and your Mom.

Gail, your vernalis is just lovely, and I'm su...

2012-01-27T05:13:16.266-06:00

Gail, your vernalis is just lovely, and I'm sure your mom is well pleased with the tribute - there are tipularia leaves in my woods, but wildflowers are in the future so far...

For Gailforce from another South African fan!! Tod...

2012-01-27T04:45:43.669-06:00

For Gailforce from another South African fan!! Today I bring a wild jasmine, with flower spider, waiting, for the bees.

Your witch hazel is lovely. I think planting a shr...

2012-01-26T21:07:48.240-06:00

Your witch hazel is lovely. I think planting a shrub or a tree is a great way to honor a loved one. Yes, I suspect your mom is smiling! I planted 'Anna Belle' hydrangeas in memory of my mom, who had that name. I confess I also planted a weeping Japanese maple in honor of a beloved pet!

These flowers look like an old species, they are v...

2012-01-26T20:56:00.041-06:00

These flowers look like an old species, they are very beautiful and very well captured. I haven't seen it yet in person! I again forgot the Wildflower Wednesday, so i need to wait for another month, haha! I actually have a draft already and i forgot the days.

Barb, That's a good way to describe them, mira...

2012-01-26T18:47:44.758-06:00

Barb, That's a good way to describe them, miraculous blooms in the middle of winter. xogail

Arati, I am so glad you think so! gail

2012-01-26T18:46:40.275-06:00

Arati, I am so glad you think so! gail

Tatyana, That was a gorgeous garden! Thank you for...

2012-01-26T18:46:08.977-06:00

Tatyana, That was a gorgeous garden! Thank you for sharing. gail

Kathy, I loved those winterberries! Sometimes I d...

2012-01-26T18:45:33.065-06:00

Kathy, I loved those winterberries! Sometimes I do share plants that I am planning to add to the garden~It's a good way to introduce them. xogail

Indie, I wish you could too...it's a sweet sce...

2012-01-26T18:44:39.097-06:00

Indie, I wish you could too...it's a sweet scent. gail

Ken, They're pretty terrific and might be in a...

2012-01-26T18:44:11.846-06:00

Ken, They're pretty terrific and might be in a nursery this next month. In case you wanted to sniff them out! gail

I hope you do. It's a treasure...the pollina...

2012-01-26T18:43:32.131-06:00

I hope you do. It's a treasure...the pollinators who venture out on those early warm days will send kisses your way! gail

Dee, I know she is! She would have loved my blogg...

2012-01-26T18:42:09.846-06:00

Dee, I know she is! She would have loved my blogging and making life long friendships with other gardeners. xoxogail

That's okay Rose. Really, soon the spring bloo...

2012-01-26T18:40:43.094-06:00

That's okay Rose. Really, soon the spring bloomers will be wanting your attention and for you to brag about them! gail

carol, Thank you! Your WW post is incredible~I lo...

2012-01-26T18:39:32.110-06:00

carol, Thank you! Your WW post is incredible~I love those critters and keep hoping more move in here. MY mom had a great sense of humor. gail

Welcome, I hope you continue to participate and sh...

2012-01-26T18:38:33.336-06:00

Welcome, I hope you continue to participate and share your wildflowers with us all. Thanks, I think my mom would love it. gail

Donna, It's a beauty and I am glad i added the...

2012-01-26T18:37:49.835-06:00

Donna, It's a beauty and I am glad i added them to my garden. Thank you....I hope my mom is still smiling. gail

No wild flowers or even wild weeds here. looking f...

2012-01-26T11:18:17.397-06:00

No wild flowers or even wild weeds here. looking forward to them both.

Now I'm officially jealous. I saw orange flowe...

2012-01-26T07:37:40.535-06:00

Now I'm officially jealous. I saw orange flowered witch hazel in NYC when we went to see the gates. It is simply too cold for it here. It's a beautiful sight when blooming especially in the snow.

Gail, Great photos! And I enjoyed reading your tri...

2012-01-25T23:49:05.672-06:00

Gail,
Great photos!
And I enjoyed reading your tribute to your mother.
Thanks for hosting Wildflower Wednesday!
Lea