tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post800836818205904493..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Spring Walks The Red CarpetGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31704176485716954422010-03-12T10:04:30.457-06:002010-03-12T10:04:30.457-06:00LOL, I have a unique ability to be both too litera...LOL, I have a unique ability to be both too literal and too fanciful at the same time. I just imagined all the crocuses literally walking down the red carpet, all cute and swaying and colorful, even against the stark color when OH NO! Actors didn't see them and they got trampled. ARG!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17165048916510445572010-03-11T06:11:14.732-06:002010-03-11T06:11:14.732-06:00My oh my...award winners for sure! I can't wai...My oh my...award winners for sure! I can't wait to see my pretties :) I found snowdrops blooming on Monday. What a wonderful surprise!<br />Thanks for sharing your beauties, Gail.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63960733734423488582010-03-10T22:25:16.498-06:002010-03-10T22:25:16.498-06:00All I can say is thank you for the beauty.All I can say is thank you for the beauty.Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74233101012546509192010-03-10T15:40:32.845-06:002010-03-10T15:40:32.845-06:00cute blog entry! the tri-color is just fantastic!...cute blog entry! the tri-color is just fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75245273648292607302010-03-09T21:31:55.627-06:002010-03-09T21:31:55.627-06:00Gail, They're just such welcome little jewels ...Gail, They're just such welcome little jewels aren't they? Emily had it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-39478751324080599322010-03-09T21:15:32.470-06:002010-03-09T21:15:32.470-06:00A beautiful performance, what lovely actors.
JenA beautiful performance, what lovely actors.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50291402948773459472010-03-09T19:13:57.289-06:002010-03-09T19:13:57.289-06:00Lovely petite ladies in such pretty finery!
Sorry...Lovely petite ladies in such pretty finery!<br /><br />Sorry that I'm so late to your blog post, but when the weather's good, I am outside all day. Our weather has cooperated for the last few days. I was so tired tonight that I couldn't even eat anything but popcorn for dinner! LOLF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-38653662024453666452010-03-09T10:01:36.244-06:002010-03-09T10:01:36.244-06:00Clapping...I enjoyed this show this performance of...Clapping...I enjoyed this show this performance of these early stars in your Spring garden! <br />I knew the if I think Spring I would find it sooner than Mother Nature allows in my garden....welcome Spring!!<br /> You made my toplist dear little crocuses!<br />Today the shines bright once again!!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-77785227136975497332010-03-09T09:15:09.390-06:002010-03-09T09:15:09.390-06:00How lovely, Gail! You must have amended that soil...How lovely, Gail! You must have amended that soil big-time for the crocuses to spread.<br /><br />We can't have crocuses, they don't like the heat where we are. So glad you shared yours.Kathleen Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868566314392048880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-3318204392293613712010-03-09T07:32:51.276-06:002010-03-09T07:32:51.276-06:00A Crocus loves the sun. 'Tricolor' is bloo...A Crocus loves the sun. 'Tricolor' is blooming in my garden too. It is a lovely combination of colours. I see you have a white Crocus too. Somehow I have managed to miss out on that colour - must do something about that for next year.easygardenerhttp://greenforks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-14715340386636138542010-03-09T07:27:37.075-06:002010-03-09T07:27:37.075-06:00Why oh why don't I have any crocus? I definit...Why oh why don't I have any crocus? I definitely will fix that this fall.<br />Your crocuses are beautiful, especially the light in the line up of costumed beauties!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-22232146362479839492010-03-09T04:53:53.062-06:002010-03-09T04:53:53.062-06:00What a beautiful display...it should be, these gal...What a beautiful display...it should be, these gals have been preparing to take this walk for a year now...Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-66583834675749765402010-03-09T00:48:47.512-06:002010-03-09T00:48:47.512-06:00You have quite an assortment of lovely crocus! I h...You have quite an assortment of lovely crocus! I had my first one to open up today! It was a beautiful spring like day here in Indiana!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-8183143868865487382010-03-08T21:52:34.836-06:002010-03-08T21:52:34.836-06:00Better than the oscars, those crocuses deserve our...Better than the oscars, those crocuses deserve our attention. Fun post and some real show stoppers in your garden. WElcom spring! WE are only getting glimmers of it but it won't be long now.teresahttp://blog.gardenshoesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49663219466701397052010-03-08T21:14:26.696-06:002010-03-08T21:14:26.696-06:00Gail I am very envious of your crocus -- they are ...Gail I am very envious of your crocus -- they are so gorgeous!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43727343895511636732010-03-08T20:54:27.376-06:002010-03-08T20:54:27.376-06:00So glad the cold has retreated and spring is on th...So glad the cold has retreated and spring is on the way. or maybe, from your beautiful crocus photos, it's already here?? Lovely pictures Gail ~ I'm glad you got outdoors. I hope the warm weather lasts although I'm like you ~ not trusting it quite yet.<br />Is your hand completely healed now? or still doing therapy? I bought a wrist support the other day because my right wrist is a bit sore ~ thought of you. I may be backing off the computer a bit myself!Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-26385489046323837342010-03-08T18:48:01.453-06:002010-03-08T18:48:01.453-06:00Gail,
I was just admiring the crocuses in our gard...Gail,<br />I was just admiring the crocuses in our garden this morning. What a lovely sight!<br /><br />And a very nice post.<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-72938438396235244062010-03-08T17:10:36.931-06:002010-03-08T17:10:36.931-06:00Oh you lucky, lucky, girl, Gail ... Spring has fou...Oh you lucky, lucky, girl, Gail ... Spring has found you! Stunning photos (you must have gotten dirty taking them ... how fun ... I'm a bit jealous)!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33198194874578984392010-03-08T15:08:51.784-06:002010-03-08T15:08:51.784-06:00Stunning! No studio in Hollywood could come close...Stunning! No studio in Hollywood could come close. Your photos are very good, and I enjoyed the creative way you wrote the post. The Dickinson poem at the end was a nice little bonus. :)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454557080455458675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44842767824314653822010-03-08T15:06:35.454-06:002010-03-08T15:06:35.454-06:00It's interesting that you describe 'Tricol...It's interesting that you describe 'Tricolor' as one of the earliest bloomers. For me, it's the latest of the snow crocuses to bloom, but then I don't have any of the big Dutch crocuses, which bloom later.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49930098596879193922010-03-08T14:59:03.779-06:002010-03-08T14:59:03.779-06:00These crocus are perfectly styled from gown to acc...These crocus are perfectly styled from gown to accessories, the hairstyle is just right as well. A vision for the voyeurs among us, watching as the stars parade on the red, or brown carpet. Well done, my friend. :-)<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-62898570212182865332010-03-08T14:37:08.847-06:002010-03-08T14:37:08.847-06:00Found my first crocus this morning, Gail, a lovely...Found my first crocus this morning, Gail, a lovely bright yellow. I was so excited! Now of course I too have fallen in love with 'Tricolor' and must find it. And how delightful to end with such an apropos poem by Miss Dickinson. We didn't watch the Oscars (though OFB predicted the winners with staggering accuracy). Give me your crocus show any day!!!---Silenceour friend Benhttp://ourfriendben.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-52039745451137980932010-03-08T14:05:45.913-06:002010-03-08T14:05:45.913-06:00Absolutely gorgeous photos thank you! I got a lit...Absolutely gorgeous photos thank you! I got a little lift looking at those. The crocuses are on the way in my garden but they're all stalks for the moment. I'm ready for the spring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17544435597626160762010-03-08T11:57:55.543-06:002010-03-08T11:57:55.543-06:00Enjoy your beautiful day Gail!
It's in the mi...Enjoy your beautiful day Gail!<br /><br />It's in the mid-40's here, kind of overcast, but the snow is melting - yay!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-58871416367167110822010-03-08T11:53:02.003-06:002010-03-08T11:53:02.003-06:00Oh, how special! An entire post on one of my favor...Oh, how special! An entire post on one of my favorite spring bulbs. Beautiful pics. Everything is so bright and cheery!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.com