tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post3874704395928543348..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: February Gardenbloggers' Bloom Day Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21685294926221363132017-02-21T20:35:34.517-06:002017-02-21T20:35:34.517-06:00Ah Ha! Here you go! http://yardisgreen.blogspot.c...Ah Ha! Here you go! http://yardisgreen.blogspot.com/2017/02/february-gardenbloggers-bloom-day.htmlShady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-582838134521026312017-02-21T18:07:28.805-06:002017-02-21T18:07:28.805-06:00Rodents, they're devilishly clever!Rodents, they're devilishly clever!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-87142892607194245572017-02-21T18:06:36.905-06:002017-02-21T18:06:36.905-06:00No, those are fall blooming ones. Crocus sativus i...No, those are fall blooming ones. Crocus sativus if you want to find them online.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53447753840942421592017-02-19T21:15:49.217-06:002017-02-19T21:15:49.217-06:00Hi there, sweetie!! We have NOTHING blooming here...Hi there, sweetie!! We have NOTHING blooming here, yet. Normally, we still have winter weather: cold temps and snow. This year's February has turned out to be balmy and WARM this past week or two! Pretty crazy! Yes, I'm outdoors, but I really prefer having February to DREAM a little longer over the upcoming Spring! ha. :-) hugs! Shady GShady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-76873371205699755262017-02-19T20:29:25.505-06:002017-02-19T20:29:25.505-06:00Actually, that's not a bad Bloom Day haul for ...Actually, that's not a bad Bloom Day haul for February! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537628677687133376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-34506578584095540442017-02-17T09:22:07.949-06:002017-02-17T09:22:07.949-06:00I have come to think of squirrels and chipmunks li...I have come to think of squirrels and chipmunks like I do my dog. She's an adorable affectionate pup, who of course can't help but find trouble. Even when I'm mad, I'm still laughing inside. She wouldn't be who she is without secretly stealing tomatoes off the counter and me thinking I have lost my marbles until I later find a seed trail. The Squirrels, those troublesome scamps, do get frustrating, but I forgive them every time I see the scamper up my sunflowers and ride them down to the ground like a see-saw. Or climb into the the pumpkins I've left out for them, and fling seed shells out. Then there is that crafty little chipmunk who managed to hide in plain sight from my dog, by climbing up a wall and playing statue just above her head. I can't help but love all those mischievous rascals.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316607839699493229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-8483862091788509712017-02-17T07:56:30.794-06:002017-02-17T07:56:30.794-06:00Such a treat to see these spring bloomers, Gail! ...Such a treat to see these spring bloomers, Gail! Even though it's been warmer than usual here, I still haven't seen any signs of anything ready to bloom in my garden. So sorry about your crocuses. I planted a bunch more last fall in squirrel territory, so I'm anxious to see how many of them survived.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31504045820658283072017-02-17T00:30:29.423-06:002017-02-17T00:30:29.423-06:00Voles be damned! I'm sorry your purple river g...Voles be damned! I'm sorry your purple river got mostly eaten... The Hamamelis is absolutely lovely, though. I wish I had room for one. In my next garden...Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284847045808194242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-27471884977033032702017-02-16T23:18:06.057-06:002017-02-16T23:18:06.057-06:00Are those crocus the ones whose anthers are made i...Are those crocus the ones whose anthers are made into saffron? That color is so beautiful.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31195507816270824742017-02-16T18:07:39.981-06:002017-02-16T18:07:39.981-06:00Plant daffodils instead, Denise! Nothing eats them...Plant daffodils instead, Denise! Nothing eats them. And unless you live in a very dry winter climate (think Turkey or Iran), I believe most tulips act as annuals, whereas as Gail says, daffodils will come back year after year after year...<br /><br />(That said, I still plant tulips, I just expect that I'll have some 'losses' each year. I'm also trying hyacinths for the first time this year. Not sure what to expect on that front...)Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402416428574401646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2429111602725606942017-02-16T17:44:16.224-06:002017-02-16T17:44:16.224-06:00So right! We invite wildlife in but they don't...So right! We invite wildlife in but they don't follow the "rules." My crocus never bloom like that, though, so I dearly appreciate the ones you have left. And wow on witch hazel! I do love our gardens that feed the pollinators (and "those others") even in winter. Always so nice to know what you're doing! Linda Lehmusvirtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627888989903582881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-13381256672196696182017-02-16T17:33:36.258-06:002017-02-16T17:33:36.258-06:00Loved seeing your hamamelis. Mine are just startin...Loved seeing your hamamelis. Mine are just starting. Maybe this weekend they will get with it. My 'Diane' loses almost all her leaves because I'm colder than you are. I did pull off a couple though the other day. Interesting info about that. Love seeing what few crocus you have. I have almost none. I have moles in my front lawn again. Ugh.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54755669626892416892017-02-16T16:26:43.849-06:002017-02-16T16:26:43.849-06:00Gorgeous blooms, Gail! I expect to see signs of th...Gorgeous blooms, Gail! I expect to see signs of the spring-flowering bulbs here in the next week or so, with highs in the 50s and 60s (highly unusual). I love Crocuses, too. I have a few close to the house near some Daffodils. They bring such joy.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53958855979588165782017-02-16T15:00:11.953-06:002017-02-16T15:00:11.953-06:00Snowdrops are usually left alone and bloom earlier...Snowdrops are usually left alone and bloom earlier--but they're not crocuses. And Siberian squills bloom a little later. I'm not sure if they are rodent food or not. It seems like there should be some early spring flower you can enjoy!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48230694784152212902017-02-16T07:39:06.814-06:002017-02-16T07:39:06.814-06:00I planted a little native witch hazel (in the DC a...I planted a little native witch hazel (in the DC area) about four years ago and it's grown steadily but still hasn't bloomed. How long did it take for yours to mature and set out flowers?ALShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036935898886315396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-19812537709698054592017-02-16T07:00:34.022-06:002017-02-16T07:00:34.022-06:00I always enjoy seeing what is blooming in your gar...I always enjoy seeing what is blooming in your garden Gail. It means to me that in about two weeks the same will be happening here. :) Those pesky squirrels. If they just weren't so destructive. Happy GBBD.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-62476138985264060092017-02-16T06:43:08.052-06:002017-02-16T06:43:08.052-06:00When we made our gardens in 1973 we planted 200 tu...When we made our gardens in 1973 we planted 200 tulip bulbs. When nothing bloomed the next spring, we started digging and found nothing. I learned about all those nasty critters that destroy gardens and after 45 years here the problem has only gotten worse. Only gardeners can understand the frustration.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-32970232353223507082017-02-16T00:34:24.882-06:002017-02-16T00:34:24.882-06:00Wow you have beautiful blooms in your garden at th...Wow you have beautiful blooms in your garden at this time of year!<br /><br />Greetings, Sofie #26<br />http://sofiecreates.blogspot.be/2017/02/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-february-2017.htmlSofie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351022565717374046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50438839550331928122017-02-15T19:54:16.071-06:002017-02-15T19:54:16.071-06:00I agree. Wildlife are welcome, but please don'...I agree. Wildlife are welcome, but please don't eat the plants! I love to see the crocuses kick off the year in the garden. Thanks for sharing yours with us for bloom day.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30109534054829585842017-02-15T19:33:39.660-06:002017-02-15T19:33:39.660-06:00Beautiful crocus! Sorry the river of blooms has dw...Beautiful crocus! Sorry the river of blooms has dwindled to a trickle. I think it was voles that ate mine.<br />Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-72948396107916146202017-02-15T16:30:50.188-06:002017-02-15T16:30:50.188-06:00I understand completely about your crocus and am g...I understand completely about your crocus and am glad to see you still have some lovely blooms. Your Witch Hazel is a lovely addition to your winter garden and it is wonderful to see those bright yellow blooms! Happy Bloom Day!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42070321736755254862017-02-15T16:25:36.153-06:002017-02-15T16:25:36.153-06:00I'm glad those rascally chipmunks left you at ...I'm glad those rascally chipmunks left you at least some!growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-34846844700017755152017-02-15T16:20:55.883-06:002017-02-15T16:20:55.883-06:00So sorry about your crocus but the witch hazels ar...So sorry about your crocus but the witch hazels are spectacular!Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com