tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post321218546567790085..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: December~~ Bloom DayGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-216963254017391932008-12-22T15:58:00.000-06:002008-12-22T15:58:00.000-06:00Once again, I had forgotten about GBBD! I am asto...Once again, I had forgotten about GBBD! I am astounded at all you found in the garden. That is one persistent mum and of course I love the violas. It must not be that cold there or these are just exceptionally hardy??? My violas have given up long ago. Apple Blossom is beautiful. I hope your cat doesn't discover her so you can enjoy the wonders of growing amaryllis. I keep mine from year to year, so they really are worth the investment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78014138925265109202008-12-18T09:15:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:15:00.000-06:00P.S. I just added you to my blog roll...P.S. I just added you to my blog roll...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44837969077013088192008-12-18T09:14:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:14:00.000-06:00Hey Gail,Thanks for visiting Gardening with Confid...Hey Gail,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting Gardening with Confidence. <BR/><BR/>I like your site very much. I'm currently working on a story using urns to accent the garden; your thumbnail for spring 2008 caught my eye...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88524402159510895252008-12-17T17:49:00.000-06:002008-12-17T17:49:00.000-06:00I love the way you love your flowers, it's always ...I love the way you love your flowers, it's always uplifting to read what you have to say. <BR/><BR/>I vote stay for the tree...she arrived on her own, yes?ConsciousGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253940238405185012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-76615906119966717692008-12-17T13:27:00.000-06:002008-12-17T13:27:00.000-06:00Gail, the purple of that Russian Kale is exquisite...Gail, the purple of that Russian Kale is exquisite. The old leaves set it off well. The viola looks so fresh in the rain.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91429289593975970242008-12-17T04:46:00.000-06:002008-12-17T04:46:00.000-06:00You have some very persistent flowers there at Cla...You have some very persistent flowers there at Clay and Limestone. I'm always surprised but what survives frost and freeze sometimes.<BR/><BR/>And that is a lovely Amaryllis. I've gotten a couple that look like they might bloom for Christmas!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for joining in for bloom day!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-24545737627723037272008-12-17T04:03:00.000-06:002008-12-17T04:03:00.000-06:00Wow Gail! Fantastic GBBD post and nice pic of the ...Wow Gail! Fantastic GBBD post and nice pic of the Mum. It does look like a hand reaching out for something - index and middle finger straight out, ring finger and thumb slightly bent, and the pinky completely closed! Try posing your right hand and orient it in its direction! It looks so like that! Wow! I was excited on seeing the pic.<BR/><BR/>And FINALLY! I see a beautiful Viola! Thank you so much for treating us with such a beautiful flower's smile. I was actually expecting that on almost all western gardener's GDDB, but you delighted me. Wish they grow here too. Will they survive the tropical heat???<BR/><BR/>What can I say about the Amaryllis! You said it all with a perfect appellation.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed this GGBD especially.Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-86493083042946335322008-12-17T00:35:00.000-06:002008-12-17T00:35:00.000-06:00Nice selection of plants....the whiskered faces o...Nice selection of plants....the whiskered faces of the violas are my fave.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57854698538917203092008-12-16T22:11:00.000-06:002008-12-16T22:11:00.000-06:00Lisa, Now that is a cute!Layanee, I hope he does...Lisa, Now that is a cute!<BR/><BR/>Layanee, I hope he does, too! The blooms are gone now...we've had some ice, but I am thinking they couldn't survive that! <BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88508669077368954412008-12-16T21:53:00.000-06:002008-12-16T21:53:00.000-06:00Gail with the kale! Great photo and didn't you ju...Gail with the kale! Great photo and didn't you just find quite a few blossoms for Bloom Day! I hope the cat stays healthy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-11198913082136590342008-12-16T20:26:00.000-06:002008-12-16T20:26:00.000-06:00Love that kale Gail.Love that kale Gail.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-73958828435103554692008-12-16T19:17:00.000-06:002008-12-16T19:17:00.000-06:00YE,I was prepared to distract you all with what ev...YE,<BR/><BR/>I was prepared to distract you all with what ever I could find! Fortunately there was still bloom amidst the brown! I may have to get very creative in January! How about you? Take care!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-546281570168398322008-12-16T19:15:00.000-06:002008-12-16T19:15:00.000-06:00Joy,He didn't bat a kitty eye when I brought Apple...Joy,<BR/><BR/>He didn't bat a kitty eye when I brought Apple in! But were I to bring a native grass or flower inside...he would be all over it! H loves cutflowers! Also, it is on a small bookshelf with no space for a cat to jump onto it! I know, I know it wouldn't stop Emma! Sophie being older and more mature would Know better.<BR/><BR/>The viola are adorable! My favorite ever is Viola tricolor---Johnny Jump Up. I think they are precious with their little faces of purple and white and yellow. I have never been able to get them established here! I bet you would love them...so cute in your garden!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65790550695015064862008-12-16T19:07:00.000-06:002008-12-16T19:07:00.000-06:00Les,Thanks..I haven't seen anything resembling it ...Les,<BR/><BR/>Thanks..I haven't seen anything resembling it nearby or in the wayback! It smells delicious and the flowers are nice in December! I shall leave it be..the evergreen is nice, too! Again thank you!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-16270102053779052262008-12-16T19:03:00.000-06:002008-12-16T19:03:00.000-06:00Kkris,His very own tree~~ I didn't do the usual pr...Kkris,<BR/><BR/>His very own tree~~ I didn't do the usual preservative in the water thing, knowing he might be tempted to play with the water! We are well trained by our kitties!<BR/>I just want an occasional look or maybe he will let me pet him! <BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45151146390146651662008-12-16T19:01:00.000-06:002008-12-16T19:01:00.000-06:00Naturegirl,I think it is a rather special little f...Naturegirl,<BR/><BR/>I think it is a rather special little flower...I have heard that they cross with other violas...think what the offspring will look like..when ever they show up!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42474686381779797222008-12-16T18:59:00.000-06:002008-12-16T18:59:00.000-06:00Kim,I thought so, too! I have never been a fan of...Kim,<BR/><BR/>I thought so, too! I have never been a fan of the red amaryllis but these pink ones and others I've seen with less of a trumpet flower are pretty darn good looking! I do think that Coal is more interested in the tree and the bay laurel I brought in (or the dirt)! <BR/><BR/> GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51876292702858680972008-12-16T17:15:00.000-06:002008-12-16T17:15:00.000-06:00Gail the violas are precious! That one with the or...Gail the violas are precious! That one with the orange is a knockout as well your STAR Amaryllis! Lovely flowers today!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40691676131395857092008-12-16T16:40:00.000-06:002008-12-16T16:40:00.000-06:00Russian Kale and Russian Olive, you have a theme g...Russian Kale and Russian Olive, you have a theme going on here. I think your Elaeagnus is pungens, especially if there is an occasional thorn (I know that Elaeagnus angustifolia is very invasive and on the naughty list). If I were you I would keep it. It smells good and the birds enjoy the fruit. I would just keep an eye nearby for unwanted volunteers.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7894924328606247842008-12-16T16:36:00.000-06:002008-12-16T16:36:00.000-06:00Gail .. how are you girl ! Here I am last again .....Gail .. how are you girl ! Here I am last again .. but I was truly busy .. shopping .. and putting up a real tree on my front step .. hoping it doesn't succumb to our weather !<BR/>Coal hasn't found Apple yet ? .. do I have a chance with the girls not noticing one for me maybe ? <BR/>I love the violas .. the first flower I ever remember smelling were pansies .. I still get weak kneed ? to this day when I smell them .. they are so wonderful : )CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-89803203137616981892008-12-16T15:46:00.000-06:002008-12-16T15:46:00.000-06:00Oooh... I hope that you didn't jinx yourself by me...Oooh... I hope that you didn't jinx yourself by mentioning that Coal has not yet discovered Miss Apple! :) She is a sweetie--she seems like the more voluptuous (in a good way) sister to my 'Sweet Lillian,' doesn't she?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-16374391174004095372008-12-16T14:25:00.000-06:002008-12-16T14:25:00.000-06:00Happy GBBD Gail! That Laura is one tough cookie, i...Happy GBBD Gail! That Laura is one tough cookie, isn't it wonderful? Love the apple blossom if only for its name. It's amazing what you find when you're hunting for blooms at this time of year, isn't it?Yolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30050397507627861792008-12-16T14:14:00.000-06:002008-12-16T14:14:00.000-06:00That Amaryllis is a beauty and I hope Coal is over...That Amaryllis is a beauty and I hope Coal is over his whole plant eating phase. I can't believe you got him a Christmas tree! My kitties are not so lucky but then they have the aspidistra...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-41078163663777849472008-12-16T11:12:00.000-06:002008-12-16T11:12:00.000-06:00Karen,I lost your comment in the middle! Sorry......Karen,<BR/><BR/>I lost your comment in the middle! Sorry...So glad you came by to see my blooms! There aren't many but they are all appreciated! Btw, I love your avatar photo, it's so much fun!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-83766327325276978442008-12-16T08:27:00.000-06:002008-12-16T08:27:00.000-06:00Mr's daughter,I do like your Nicky Phlox, too...I ...Mr's daughter,<BR/><BR/>I do like your Nicky Phlox, too...I am sure Laura will be toast once these ice storms pass through! If she survives this cold winter I am going to propagate her and plant her all over the yard...the green is outstanding! If I could give you a Illinois winter proof<BR/>viola or pansy I would....gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com