tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post3310328385444416337..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Native and Exotic Blooms For May GBBDGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54928587245855049402011-05-18T07:45:26.569-05:002011-05-18T07:45:26.569-05:00The dark purple iris is breathtaking. I have no be...The dark purple iris is breathtaking. I have no bearded irises and am wondering why not....<br /><br />But I'm always intrigued by flowers with veining/striping/patterns. I could stare at the blue flag iris for hours, and I love the spots on the monarda.Entangledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07261805004615133289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-13421050898271023982011-05-18T04:43:30.543-05:002011-05-18T04:43:30.543-05:00Oh Gail! Your wild and wondrous garden/landscape i...Oh Gail! Your wild and wondrous garden/landscape is utter magic. I love your new native Monarda and how great that you found further north. As always. . . the light in your photography is delicious and your menu and rustic open sign are so inviting. I am gathering you open your garden and what an inspiration it must be to all those who visit.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21136486276708718172011-05-17T20:54:00.395-05:002011-05-17T20:54:00.395-05:00Lovely post! Glad I visited!
JulieLovely post! Glad I visited!<br />JulieWife, Mother, Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601987822088200476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17986057093785086522011-05-17T20:06:49.331-05:002011-05-17T20:06:49.331-05:00Despite the rain, your blooms are gorgeous! I'...Despite the rain, your blooms are gorgeous! I'm still being "blessed" by rain here, and I'm trying to remain grateful, but sheesh! A little sun wouldn't hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-919119579740931132011-05-17T20:06:31.359-05:002011-05-17T20:06:31.359-05:00The rain has been kind to your beautiful garden my...The rain has been kind to your beautiful garden my friend. I am glad to see your dark iris. I have too called 'Top Hat.' I love the name.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-16953497370818395702011-05-17T16:24:55.438-05:002011-05-17T16:24:55.438-05:00Beautiful post! I'm in love with that Monarda!...Beautiful post! I'm in love with that Monarda! Leave it to Piet Oudolf to "introduce" us Americans to one of our own native plants ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30311349417352958592011-05-17T13:16:39.021-05:002011-05-17T13:16:39.021-05:00What a gorgeous Bloom Day post Gail. I love your I...What a gorgeous Bloom Day post Gail. I love your I. germanica. Your pictures are just fantastic.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-3491441750474698182011-05-17T07:25:46.837-05:002011-05-17T07:25:46.837-05:00Lisa and Annie, That was a boo-boo that only a few...Lisa and Annie, That was a boo-boo that only a few folks caught! Thanks, GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63835458149925606162011-05-17T06:20:19.940-05:002011-05-17T06:20:19.940-05:00Gorgeous blooms! Spectacular photography! You fee...Gorgeous blooms! Spectacular photography! You feed my plant lust. I, too, am enamored by the deep purple iris.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07472642679947517392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-77206926381435945382011-05-16T22:55:24.075-05:002011-05-16T22:55:24.075-05:00What a pretty bloom day you've shared with us,...What a pretty bloom day you've shared with us, Gail... wonder if the monarda from the Lurie would grow on this side of the Mississippi? Your natives are beautiful, but I must confess the non-native noid Peony & black Iris are the ones I covet most! <br /><br />Was going to ask why the header says JUNE bloom day - now see Lisa already asked you. Am I missing a joke or something? <br /><br />Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-11350371040722988622011-05-16T21:17:50.488-05:002011-05-16T21:17:50.488-05:00Your GBBD offerings are gorgeous. I am all for na...Your GBBD offerings are gorgeous. I am all for natives when the opportunity presents itself, but when it comes to Iris, I prefer my Germans, hands down. I hope you have a great week.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2283135490566176012011-05-16T19:39:51.262-05:002011-05-16T19:39:51.262-05:00your garden is so lovely at this time of year espe...your garden is so lovely at this time of year especially. the irises certainly are loving this very wet cool spring we are having as well as the lettuces. <br />these photos are so gorgeous. <br />did you make it to grow wild's open house this year. dave and i made it and loved it. i bought a couple of spiderwort...i am so excited to add these beauties to my garden. we bought 7 trees from them as well...what a wonderful place to visit. <br />hope you are well. <br />happy spring.marmeehttp://thingsilove-marmee.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7733336974628199802011-05-16T18:43:30.498-05:002011-05-16T18:43:30.498-05:00Absolutely beautiful! A belated Happy GBBD to you!...Absolutely beautiful! A belated Happy GBBD to you!Bloomin'Chick Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655635228669237336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-47983087993332150962011-05-16T18:02:00.071-05:002011-05-16T18:02:00.071-05:00Lovely blooms! I see a nigella, such a dainty blue...Lovely blooms! I see a nigella, such a dainty blue, found its way to your garden...if I didn't send you seeds from last year, I can this year. <br /><br />FredaF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7217345567136143732011-05-16T17:00:54.225-05:002011-05-16T17:00:54.225-05:00What a profusion of blooms! My Monarda in the her...What a profusion of blooms! My Monarda in the herb garden isn't blooming yet (I can hear the bumble bees tapping their feet as they impatiently wait for it). I love your Monarda bradburiana though. It has a slightly more wild and relaxed look about it.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-9443559383710769062011-05-16T15:04:59.969-05:002011-05-16T15:04:59.969-05:00Oh, that Iris germanica! I'm still swooning!Oh, that Iris germanica! I'm still swooning!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29585302653819092652011-05-16T14:06:31.614-05:002011-05-16T14:06:31.614-05:00Gail, I love your noid peony. It reminds me of my ...Gail, I love your noid peony. It reminds me of my Matilija Poppy!Native Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12635639814443958990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-87289241722134226112011-05-16T13:21:09.083-05:002011-05-16T13:21:09.083-05:00I'm loving all of the blues and purples. Is th...I'm loving all of the blues and purples. Is the Sweet Kate spiderwort as aggressive as the regular one?Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-20219099654063905392011-05-16T13:20:31.057-05:002011-05-16T13:20:31.057-05:00I love all the blooms but am partial to the purple...I love all the blooms but am partial to the purple irises...Donnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-82324684624359557942011-05-16T12:34:21.660-05:002011-05-16T12:34:21.660-05:00Beautiful pics!! Your Iris are a knockout, mine ar...Beautiful pics!! Your Iris are a knockout, mine are a little late this year. Hope they look half as good as yours!! Also, I just noticed you'll be at the Fling this year, hope to run into you =)PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30672745408696299492011-05-16T11:55:33.718-05:002011-05-16T11:55:33.718-05:00So cheerful - love the 'noid' flowers - I&...So cheerful - love the 'noid' flowers - I'll have to use that monniker for many of my plants as well! The rampaging primrose is beautiful.VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44825299917685666012011-05-16T11:46:11.490-05:002011-05-16T11:46:11.490-05:00Hi Gail, Contemplating a move south to a warmer zo...Hi Gail, Contemplating a move south to a warmer zone, I'm taking careful notes on all your tough native beauties - love that monarda especially! Happy GBBD :)Cyndyhttp://gardeningasylum.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-72221603541346242962011-05-16T11:39:19.833-05:002011-05-16T11:39:19.833-05:00I am in love with those dark irises. I must put t...I am in love with those dark irises. I must put them on my list. Loved that shot of the monarda against the Chicago skyline. What a pretty monard it is!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29377812431093997902011-05-16T11:39:09.868-05:002011-05-16T11:39:09.868-05:00Rose, I haven't seen any powdery mildew on min...Rose, I haven't seen any powdery mildew on mine~and i live in a very humid part of the garden. Give it a try~gail also try planting an allium at its feet, I've read that helps monarda fight pw.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-79395371661421355472011-05-16T10:53:22.194-05:002011-05-16T10:53:22.194-05:00What beauties in your garden Gail. I had forgotten...What beauties in your garden Gail. I had forgotten about my Kate blooming. It likes where I have moved it. I like it too so I can see it more often. I love your chalkboard. A friend of mine has one at her house. I love to go to parties at her house. She writes greetings on it, menues for dinner,rules for games, prizes to be awarded etc. Such a handy thing. I love seeing what is in bloom here on it. FUN. Happy GBBD. I hate to mention that it says June on your blog. I bet you meant May. You must be having June thoughts.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com