tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post5497869191740111692..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Winter's Gray HeraldGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-3077837840671517782008-11-12T20:54:00.000-06:002008-11-12T20:54:00.000-06:00Hi Gail, Your autumn garden is stunning. It is jus...Hi Gail, Your autumn garden is stunning. It is just as I imagine all your trees would be. So different than my garden. sigh. I just adore the natural woodland feel and all that color is stunning. I hope you don't get hit too hard in the next couple of days with wintery weather... although I just listened to the weather forecast and it is looking like you might. Keep us posted.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-5276051241234591582008-11-11T23:34:00.000-06:002008-11-11T23:34:00.000-06:00Hi Gail,That Acer palmatum is gorgeous, and if the...Hi Gail,<BR/>That Acer palmatum is gorgeous, and if they weren't so pricey, I might even consider getting one for the back yard, now that we're seeing about getting the fallen maple out before winter really sets in. We just need to get the rest of our bulbs in before the ground freezes! Hopefully we still have a week or two, unless things warm back up a lot.<BR/><BR/>Amazing that your frost didn't do in 'Caracas!' It went with our first hard frost and looks pretty pathetic right now. Fernymoss did manage to gather a fun mix of our "Freaky Celosias" last weekend, so I'm going to include that in your 'care package.' With any luck (if I don't have to work again this weekend!), I'll get it out this weekend! Sorry about the long wait.... Believe it or not, we still have some valiant Calendulas still blooming, looking a bit wilty but a luscious orange!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-22646861952548216532008-11-11T19:43:00.000-06:002008-11-11T19:43:00.000-06:00Blackswamp girl,Thank you! I hope that my real af...Blackswamp girl,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! I hope that my real affection for this place...warts and all, always comes through! <BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33717353939953873802008-11-11T19:31:00.000-06:002008-11-11T19:31:00.000-06:00Lovely photos, Gail... I am always impressed at th...Lovely photos, Gail... I am always impressed at the way that you look at your garden, and thus share it with us. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37671741902182546402008-11-11T14:33:00.000-06:002008-11-11T14:33:00.000-06:00Phillip,I will tell you all more! I have a post i...Phillip,<BR/><BR/>I will tell you all more! I have a post in the hopper!<BR/><BR/>I am glad you like the garden...it is wild!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33052990050273690082008-11-11T13:27:00.000-06:002008-11-11T13:27:00.000-06:00I love the acer palmatum, and I want to hear more ...I love the acer palmatum, and I want to hear more about the garden of benign neglect! What a charming name. I love the understory plantings in your lovely setting.<BR/>Regards,<BR/>PhilipPhilip Bewleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593795071070337798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85123221302989635392008-11-11T11:03:00.000-06:002008-11-11T11:03:00.000-06:00Tilelady,I am so very glad you found a bit of help...Tilelady,<BR/><BR/>I am so very glad you found a bit of help for your garden to be! Isn't that one of the best gifts we get from blogging! Plus meeting new and delightful folks! Have a good day...<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-11692809695240040282008-11-11T09:25:00.000-06:002008-11-11T09:25:00.000-06:00Gail, you give me such wonderful ideas for that fu...Gail, you give me such wonderful ideas for that future garden I am planning in my head. I would never have realized that planting trees on a south-facing slope, for instance, would protect the garden flowers from frost. You always have such great info as well as great photos.<BR/>MarieA Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30781218894037840362008-11-11T09:01:00.000-06:002008-11-11T09:01:00.000-06:00Tina,I lost a beautiful serviceberry this summer.....Tina,<BR/><BR/>I lost a beautiful serviceberry this summer...I thought it was in the ground long enough to not need supplemental watering...Wrong! So maybe a Diane is better!<BR/><BR/>Have a good day my friend!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84603121935759882892008-11-11T08:57:00.000-06:002008-11-11T08:57:00.000-06:00Tyra of the north! I like that! There are still a...Tyra of the north! <BR/><BR/> I like that! <BR/><BR/>There are still a few asters and the Japanese Maples help with the transition to winter...not much longer, gray will be settling on us with its friend brown! Have a lovely week!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-11659924205554609072008-11-11T08:56:00.000-06:002008-11-11T08:56:00.000-06:00No Rusty, but some neat stuff. My daughter bought ...No Rusty, but some neat stuff. My daughter bought 'Grace' smoketree, a Seven Sons and some hydrangeas. They had some good stuff but the witch hazel was my bonus. Not a native nursery but 60% off all deciduous shrubs. We were really looking for serviceberries. They had them, not on sale though:( Benign neglect gardening always offers the coolest surprises.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-41850177824802782522008-11-11T08:55:00.000-06:002008-11-11T08:55:00.000-06:00Beckie,When did you move? Smaller lot? The big tr...Beckie,<BR/><BR/>When did you move? Smaller lot? The big trees are wonderful! They gift me with shade, pretty foliage and lots of fall leaves to rake and add to the gardens. I wonder how I would garden differently with full sun! <BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12722614625677906042008-11-11T08:52:00.000-06:002008-11-11T08:52:00.000-06:00anna,Brr...cold weather and snow! Are you zone 6b?...anna,<BR/><BR/>Brr...cold weather and snow! Are you zone 6b? The gray of a nashvillee winter is settling in for the week! That is how I think of Thanksgiving....long drives, gray and cold weather with lots of food and family.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-46704192488659044012008-11-11T08:50:00.000-06:002008-11-11T08:50:00.000-06:00Tina,That is spectacular! She is a beauty and at ...Tina,<BR/><BR/>That is spectacular! She is a beauty and at a great savings! Can't wait to see her in your garden!<BR/><BR/>Rusty is looking dapper these days! Did you see one at the nursery? I found one in the wayback backyard! I must have planted him and forgot all about it! He is taller then the rest of them... Benign Neglect rules.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-16063077707778532222008-11-11T08:48:00.000-06:002008-11-11T08:48:00.000-06:00Kris,Is this a case of the shoemaker's daughter! ...Kris,<BR/><BR/>Is this a case of the shoemaker's daughter! I haven't given up totally...the aster is still blooming. Good to hear from you! I still have a post for midwinter about your gorgeous garden...<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-32361933326892565382008-11-11T07:36:00.000-06:002008-11-11T07:36:00.000-06:00ugh! I love it and wish I thought of it - "Garden ...ugh! I love it and wish I thought of it - "Garden of Benign Neglect" could be the title of my own garden's story! Speaking of my own garden, I spotted a hummingbird in it yesterday. It's late, but maybe don't give up on those pollinators just yet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-39494017336440786942008-11-11T06:43:00.000-06:002008-11-11T06:43:00.000-06:00Fall is SO great this year! I am looking forward t...Fall is SO great this year! I am looking forward to seeing Rusty's fall colors. <BR/><BR/>Guess what I got yesterday? Someone you introduced me to-Diane! 60% off at a Louisville nursery. I will have to think of you! I have two others but your post of her form and color intrigued me. Hubby was not happy but better once I introduced my new acquisition as Diane. It personalized the tree you see:)tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59975660537437794472008-11-11T01:30:00.000-06:002008-11-11T01:30:00.000-06:00Yes, it's true here too--old man winter is making ...Yes, it's true here too--old man winter is making his mark. Our weather forcast said some snow maybe on Thanksgiving! Will it return to the winter of my youth? It use to be cold and wintry here in NC but for the past 10 years or so--we've been warm. I would like to see it return--I miss the snow. <BR/><BR/>Your maples are delightful. There is nothing like a bloodgood! I have the perfect front yard for them but no money right now to get one. And...it is sad to see the bumblers go isn't it? <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading about your blue dishes. I appreciate anything that has been passed down. Makes it more better as my kids use to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-70207544336346290742008-11-11T01:10:00.000-06:002008-11-11T01:10:00.000-06:00Gail, at last you have some other colors to go wit...Gail, at last you have some other colors to go with all that gold and yellow. I love the Japanese Maples-they are pretty any season. But most of all I love all your big trees. Almost makes me wish we lived in the country again. Enjoy your fall beauty.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-87206975990299944362008-11-11T01:09:00.000-06:002008-11-11T01:09:00.000-06:00Hey Gail what a colourful and wonderful post, amaz...Hey Gail what a colourful and wonderful post, amazing that some of us still have some great colours left in the garden. That Azer Palmatum certainly has erupted into fiery colours. Stunning, have a great day/ Tyra of the north.TYRA Hallsénius Lindhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111758517855490413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-8031262422465785282008-11-10T21:41:00.000-06:002008-11-10T21:41:00.000-06:00rusty,Ahh but you live by the ocean and play in th...rusty,<BR/><BR/>Ahh but you live by the ocean and play in the sunshine and have good Cuban food nearby! We do have some beautiful fall colors and the seasons are a good change of pace...winter not so wonderful! So glad you stoppeb by!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78678415183535544222008-11-10T21:28:00.000-06:002008-11-10T21:28:00.000-06:00Beautiful fall colors. My favorite time of the ye...Beautiful fall colors. My favorite time of the year, unfortunate we don’t get those colors here Florida. I hope winter stays way a little longer.Rusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50545373641175936482008-11-10T21:00:00.000-06:002008-11-10T21:00:00.000-06:00Pam,They are nice understory trees and some of my ...Pam,<BR/><BR/>They are nice understory trees and some of my favorites...Rusty and Diane especially...you know I think he would look great in your garden...but then I am a tree pusher...<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-8289558169168260832008-11-10T20:58:00.000-06:002008-11-10T20:58:00.000-06:00skeeter,Pretty soon we won't have any color or flo...skeeter,<BR/><BR/>Pretty soon we won't have any color or flowers left Skeeter! Thank goodness there are birds and critters in the garden all winter long! They will distract us from missing the butterflies and bees!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-6446800936197139202008-11-10T20:56:00.000-06:002008-11-10T20:56:00.000-06:00PG?Racquel,The Blooodgood and the palmatum are rea...PG?Racquel,<BR/><BR/>The Blooodgood and the palmatum are really pretty right now! I did think about not planting them...once upon a time I was going to plant just natives....but aren't they lovely! Who could pass up CRape Myrtle, either. Viburnums have so much to offer, don't you think so? Which have you planted?<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com