Comments on clay and limestone: Thanks Rusty Blackhaw, For An Absolutely Perfect ...

Gail, I loved this post. Don't we all have a g...

2011-12-28T09:19:59.260-06:00

Gail, I loved this post. Don't we all have a gardener who mentored us into the kind of gardeners we are now? I have Wanda, and you have Amy. Merry Christmas my friend. I love the term "Mother Tree."~~Dee

Wow, that is a lovely story! Our property here in ...

2011-12-22T18:43:40.256-06:00

Wow, that is a lovely story! Our property here in the province is approaching to be a wildlife though it is small, but young seedlings are sprouting luxuriantly, and when i see indigenous tree seedlings i offer it to collectors, so they don't need to buy seeds anymore. I once gave >30 cycas seedlings and suckers to one! I hope my recipients are like you in taking care of their plants.

Are you not posting the Wildflower Wednesday anymore? I've been waiting since 20 Dec clicking the link often, but none yet, haha! I just thought it will come up, as 12/22 is posted below the badge. My post waited actually for a week as i was late for the last. Merry Christmas and may you have the full 2012 blessings.

Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas.

2011-12-22T07:43:44.829-06:00

Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas.

Oh Gail - how lovely to remember those who helped ...

2011-12-22T07:39:13.417-06:00

Oh Gail - how lovely to remember those who helped plant seeds in our gardening soul. B.

Greggo, They thrive in it~That's what I have ...

2011-12-21T20:39:23.533-06:00

Greggo, They thrive in it~That's what I have and some limestone! gail

I need some of those. How well do they do in clay ...

2011-12-21T18:40:22.806-06:00

I need some of those. How well do they do in clay soil?

What a lovely memory. Its nice to have special as...

2011-12-21T09:55:18.815-06:00

What a lovely memory. Its nice to have special associations between plants and people.

What a wonderful gift you were given, Gail! The s...

2011-12-21T07:54:11.165-06:00

What a wonderful gift you were given, Gail! The seedlings were a generous gift in themselves, but the gift your neighbor gave you in sharing her passion for native gardening was even better. You have passed along that gift multiple times over, to us, your readers, who have been inspired by your love of natives and wildflowers and learned so much from you. Thank you, Gail, and a very Merry Christmas to you!

I love this story dear Gail, for it is universal w...

2011-12-21T07:06:43.994-06:00

I love this story dear Gail, for it is universal while being unique. How lovely to have a generous neighbor such as Amy . . . and to continue the tradition of planting seedlings from your 'Mother Tree.' What a beauty she is! Lovely thoughts on giving. It would seem there was another seed planted within "the young gardener" at that time . . . I wonder if you have been able to share your enchanting wildlife garden with her? "She was a passionate and eloquent spokesperson for native plant gardening and wildlife habitats and I could tell how very much she wanted others to appreciate both." If I were to try to describe you dear Gail . . . I could not do better that copy your words used to describe your mentor. It is a beautiful story of how both plants and humans can spread seeds of life, thought and action . . . that will grow, mature and multiply. In this case it is all for the very best. Thank you for reaching out and spreading your love of native plants and wildlife gardening. You help make the world a better place for all life. Carol

The gift of giving any time of year is so precious...

2011-12-21T04:10:58.199-06:00

The gift of giving any time of year is so precious...thx for sharing and reminding us of this gift we have...

Yes, what a wonderful story :-) Is there any shin...

2011-12-20T23:24:21.496-06:00

Yes, what a wonderful story :-) Is there any shiny bobble or store-bought Christmas gift that could compare with a seedling from a gardener sharing her passion? I think not :-) Now we can thank you for sharing, too :-) Merry Christmas!

This is one of my favorite understory trees. The n...

2011-12-20T19:09:45.785-06:00

This is one of my favorite understory trees. The new foliage in early Spring is one of my favorites as well.
David/ :-)

That's such a great story and shows us just ho...

2011-12-20T18:21:26.767-06:00

That's such a great story and shows us just how our gardens can touch others. To spread the idea of a native garden is as simple as creating one and sharing our love for it with others.

I love this story. Thank you for sharing it and re...

2011-12-20T17:29:56.718-06:00

I love this story. Thank you for sharing it and reminding us again, that gardeners are the most generous people...

Lovely story. You will have to gift someone else a...

2011-12-20T13:06:58.188-06:00

Lovely story. You will have to gift someone else and keep passing on lovely memories.
Happy Christmas!

Planting memories. Isn't that what the best g...

2011-12-20T12:08:31.646-06:00

Planting memories. Isn't that what the best gardens are about?

What a wonderful story! She did indeed give a grea...

2011-12-20T10:18:44.512-06:00

What a wonderful story! She did indeed give a great gift, which you share with us in your writing. So I thank Amy too!

Gardener's as always, spreading their wealth. ...

2011-12-20T10:06:22.540-06:00

Gardener's as always, spreading their wealth. Isn't that wonderful. I love seeds and seedlings.

What a lovely story...and so indicative of just ho...

2011-12-20T09:37:31.566-06:00

What a lovely story...and so indicative of just how generous gardeners tend to be :-)

What a lovely post. There is no way anything could...

2011-12-20T09:21:27.424-06:00

What a lovely post. There is no way anything could be more precious than a gift like that.

Gail, love your story about Rusty Blackhaw! It is...

2011-12-20T07:31:19.137-06:00

Gail, love your story about Rusty Blackhaw! It is so underutilized in the landscape. It has it all...flowers, berries, leathery dark green leaves that have a subtle but beautiful fall color and it is as tough as nails. It is a great replacement for the Dogwood tree in more hostile growing conditions.

A nice passalong plant. What is better than to enj...

2011-12-20T07:30:43.188-06:00

A nice passalong plant. What is better than to enjoy a tree, shrub or perennial remembering the friend whose kindness planted it in your garden?

Your story has brought tears to my eyes, thank you...

2011-12-20T07:26:47.410-06:00

Your story has brought tears to my eyes, thank you for sharing it. Perhaps I should dig up the babies from my Common Blackhaw and find someone to share them with.

She certainly did give you the gift that keeps on ...

2011-12-20T07:24:59.862-06:00

She certainly did give you the gift that keeps on giving. What wonderful memories and a beautiful viburnum. Thanks for sharing.

What a lovely gift you have given to us, your read...

2011-12-20T07:02:54.676-06:00

What a lovely gift you have given to us, your readers, dear Gail. Baby plants, like baby anythings hold the promise of things to come, precious beyond measure.
xxxooo
Frances