Comments on clay and limestone: Bring On The Cold, My Garden Needs It

Gail: Wishes to you for a Happy New Year! Hillari...

2012-01-05T17:15:28.419-06:00

Gail:
Wishes to you for a Happy New Year!
Hillarious you asking for Snow and colder temps as I have old man winter at my doorstep and am heading for warmth and sunshine in the Sonoran desert!
The blue bottle tree does look great surrounded by white snow!

We had a very mild late autumn, and I was concerne...

2012-01-05T11:37:26.395-06:00

We had a very mild late autumn, and I was concerned it may affect the perennials for spring. However, we now have very cold weather, so no worries. I do hope for a bit of snow...

We had our first freezing night last night, so hop...

2012-01-04T17:03:36.215-06:00

We had our first freezing night last night, so hopefully everything will die back. I think its going to get close again tonight. Then I'll be ready for spring! :)

The Good Momma heard you. We are frozen here. Wind...

2012-01-03T15:33:27.198-06:00

The Good Momma heard you. We are frozen here. Wind chills in the single digits. Brrrrr. It is not to last for long. WEIRD. What ever it makes for interesting goings ons. Happy New Year.

We've had cold, lots of it, all through Decemb...

2012-01-03T14:45:15.795-06:00

We've had cold, lots of it, all through December, but we're really behind on rainfall (about 30% of normal at the moment). Winter does seem a little out of sorts for a lot of us at the moment. Hope you get your required winter chill soon. Happy New Year!

I'm glad you added that final comment, Gail:) ...

2012-01-03T08:33:21.252-06:00

I'm glad you added that final comment, Gail:) The cold has arrived here, but it's supposed to be short-lived. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd like a little snow, too, to insulate my plants. Just no blizzards like last year, please.

Wishing you a very, very Happy New Year, Gail!

So strange to hear how warm it is in a lot of the ...

2012-01-02T22:27:14.782-06:00

So strange to hear how warm it is in a lot of the country when we've had snow cover for over two months. I wish I could send you mine ~ I'm ready for a break! Hopefully you'll get some winter soon & Happy New Year too dear Gail.

I saw the post title and knew this was one for me....

2012-01-02T20:18:11.904-06:00

I saw the post title and knew this was one for me. I too feel winter is taking a siesta and needs a little push to wake up.

Gail, I love your message in this post and it look...

2012-01-02T19:33:45.743-06:00

Gail,
I love your message in this post and it looks like cold will visit us (for a bit)!

Our plants (native and otherwise) are definitely confused by the warm temperatures so far this winter.

Lisa

It doesn't look or feel wintery here either. I...

2012-01-02T15:18:38.625-06:00

It doesn't look or feel wintery here either. I want winter to come - then go in a timely manner so we can get to spring.

We are finally getting some winter here today Gail...

2012-01-02T15:17:43.293-06:00

We are finally getting some winter here today Gail. I was glad because I had bulbs trying to push up. Snowing today and it is a pleasant departure from all of this rain. Maybe this snow and cold will stop the bulbs now.

Yes, Gail, we need some winter too! Otherwise, it ...

2012-01-02T14:47:29.395-06:00

Yes, Gail, we need some winter too! Otherwise, it can come in March and kill a lot of new growth! Love your pictures!

I, too, love your bottle tree! i've been savin...

2012-01-02T14:32:23.596-06:00

I, too, love your bottle tree! i've been saving blue bottles for just this purpose. How about some hints on how this is put together? what is the basic structure?
Shirley

I have to admit to enjoying the mild winter so far...

2012-01-02T13:17:29.378-06:00

I have to admit to enjoying the mild winter so far this year as I have had a chance to catch up but now I am ready for spring and need some cold to help things germinate.

I love your bottle tree

I'm feeling the same way this winter...there a...

2012-01-02T11:29:31.233-06:00

I'm feeling the same way this winter...there are so many plants in my garden that are still green...they need to go dormant at some point...can't imagine what will happen if they don't get their winter rest before next spring.

Wow. I haven't been able to do much blogging d...

2012-01-02T11:15:48.154-06:00

Wow. I haven't been able to do much blogging during the holidays... reading your post this morning and the comments highlight the fact that many of us are still waiting for Winter. And waiting and waiting... We did find some snow in the mountains above us, but the ski resorts are in a panic.

We need winter here and it seems like we are final...

2012-01-02T10:57:00.100-06:00

We need winter here and it seems like we are finally getting it today. I'm actually glad to see a bit of snow.

May Mother Nature hear your plea and send you wint...

2012-01-02T10:51:29.214-06:00

May Mother Nature hear your plea and send you winter to help 2012 be a wonderful gardening year at Clay & Limestone!

Hi Gail, It is so good to know you are out there....

2012-01-02T10:48:51.305-06:00

Hi Gail,

It is so good to know you are out there. My garden like yours is in a state of confusion. We are still waiting for winter to arrive.

I remember your lovely witch hazel from previous posts. Such a stunning plant.....

It's been too warm here too. We finally got a ...

2012-01-02T10:24:40.861-06:00

It's been too warm here too. We finally got a cold front. Hurray! Chilly in the kitchen as I write this. I'm sending winter to you as fast as I can.~~Dee

Our poor, confused plants! What's a gardener t...

2012-01-02T10:19:07.084-06:00

Our poor, confused plants! What's a gardener to do?

Couldn't have said it better Gail...my plants ...

2012-01-02T09:46:14.415-06:00

Couldn't have said it better Gail...my plants are growing with no snow protection...and the deer are browsing and munching on early blooming bulbs..yikes...and plants I have never seen them eat but the new green growth is too tempting....I hate the fact that the voles will be burrowing all over under the snow, but the plants need the snow...we are headed for a major storm sometime today and into tomorrow....never thought I would be wishing for snow....but only enough as needed and for as long or short a time as needed..

I do understand your eagerness Gail...I hope we ge...

2012-01-02T09:31:32.725-06:00

I do understand your eagerness Gail...I hope we get to see photos from this year's bloom soon!

It has been very warm this winter so far! I will ...

2012-01-02T08:16:23.766-06:00

It has been very warm this winter so far! I will have to take the blame. I bought two sleds in the fall expecting at least 1-2 snowfalls which really means we probably won't get any. I'm sorry I messed winter up :(

;)

Oh, I like that last tidbit. We certainly do not w...

2012-01-02T07:19:36.679-06:00

Oh, I like that last tidbit. We certainly do not want winter to hang on later than the first day of spring. Enjoy this day.