tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post6578458085120773117..comments2024-03-18T17:43:57.970-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: May Blooms For YouGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74405745638189003962010-05-20T17:46:16.163-05:002010-05-20T17:46:16.163-05:00Gail,
I am planting all sorts of things and diggi...Gail,<br /><br />I am planting all sorts of things and digging up grass to make new flower beds! We just bought an arbor when I realized that the "viney thing" crawling across one of the flower beds was clematis! I have peonies; I've never had peonies before because Lee doesn't like them...but I do! I have flowering bushes, and I think I have a dogwood! Could you send me some PPPP? Puleeze????<br /><br />Love you, LynnLynn Nillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889149260448218282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-41691231897766536922010-05-18T10:40:05.468-05:002010-05-18T10:40:05.468-05:00Your Goldflame honey suckle looks different from m...Your Goldflame honey suckle looks different from mine. Mine is a little darker than yours on the outside and yellow-orange inside. I really like the peachy look of yours.Sylvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186604429680496847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49928302083169398062010-05-17T21:04:18.658-05:002010-05-17T21:04:18.658-05:00You have lots going on there! I love all your blo...You have lots going on there! I love all your blooms. The phlox are wonderful. I love comfrey, too. I moved mine this year, early enough that it is blooming and didn't miss a beat. It is not getting as large as it has before, but I didn't plant the whole thing, either.<br /><br />Thanks for the identification of the primrose. Mine are full of buds, but none have opened yet. Of course, all of your flowers are ahead of mine. It's fun to see what those we have in common will be doing soon. <br /><br />I'm just glad we are supposed to have highs in the 70s and 80s this week. It's been unseasonably cold this spring.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74131540878394097072010-05-17T14:24:17.188-05:002010-05-17T14:24:17.188-05:00Wow, so much in bloom and all of it with that beau...Wow, so much in bloom and all of it with that beautiful natural look which I am striving for here. I love the evening primrose. Mine haven't really got into self seeding here yet although from previous garden existences that when they do they will make a bid for world domination. Gorgeous blog.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91988650996333107912010-05-17T10:40:55.543-05:002010-05-17T10:40:55.543-05:00Beautiful, Gail! My native columbine is in bud. Pe...Beautiful, Gail! My native columbine is in bud. Perhaps it will be open for June GBBD.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-90291728796928908052010-05-17T00:27:30.961-05:002010-05-17T00:27:30.961-05:00Gail....I cannot believe it....sissinghurst is 15 ...Gail....I cannot believe it....sissinghurst is 15 minutes from my home. I wish I had known you were going, I would have come and toured the gardens with you. You could have come back for teas.....such a disappointment.<br /><br />Still, I hope that you enjoyed it. Did you go to Great Dixter?Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45774661711433149902010-05-16T23:12:14.983-05:002010-05-16T23:12:14.983-05:00Wow Gail ~ so much in bloom right now it's a l...Wow Gail ~ so much in bloom right now it's a little overwhelming. My brain has lost track of what was at the beginning of your post! What I remember the best is that fabulous clematis. I love the bell shaped ones as well. Your garden must look fantastic. Glad to hear Nashville is on the road to recovery.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-36239584277795028122010-05-16T20:23:36.814-05:002010-05-16T20:23:36.814-05:00I especially like the lush scene of the pink peoni...I especially like the lush scene of the pink peonies around the birdbath. Those crinkly pink petals in the closeup are adorable. The goldflame honeysuckle has such a tropical look, and it matches your Aquilegia canadensis.Northern Shadehttp://northernshade.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37727295288211665712010-05-16T20:03:07.071-05:002010-05-16T20:03:07.071-05:00Dear Gail,
So many beautiful blooms after all that...Dear Gail,<br />So many beautiful blooms after all that flooding rain. It is good to know you are well from that disaster and safely home from your England trip.<br /><br />I've a newfound love for the coral honeysuckle.. a native here (maybe there too?). I am trying Guara for the first time here this spring. I've always been under the impression it doesn't do so well this far south but we shall soon see as the humidity is upon us already.<br /><br />I do know people who grow the comfrey just for the tea to feed the gardens. Interesting stuff. <br /><br />Always love seeing the peonies, too. Happy May! MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7185720672124339032010-05-16T18:55:02.830-05:002010-05-16T18:55:02.830-05:00And all this beauty was awaiting your return visit...And all this beauty was awaiting your return visit, Gail. You must be thrilled!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-60183253369332720342010-05-16T17:43:11.490-05:002010-05-16T17:43:11.490-05:00OHHHH, yummy. I think I'm partial to the hone...OHHHH, yummy. I think I'm partial to the honeysuckle today. And the columbine, and and and.... <br />I think of you whenever I see pink phlox!!JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-5866578744409574622010-05-16T15:08:29.729-05:002010-05-16T15:08:29.729-05:00Your May garden is gorgeous! The blooms around you...Your May garden is gorgeous! The blooms around your birdbath are so lovely. Gaura is one of my favorites, and I am hoping to have peony in my own garden soon.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69723793930513659102010-05-16T10:06:52.506-05:002010-05-16T10:06:52.506-05:00Hi Gail
Your gardens are just full to the brim wi...Hi Gail<br /><br />Your gardens are just full to the brim with beautiful blooms.<br /><br />I make comfrey tea for the plants, it is an extremely good tonic.<br />I also put comfrey leaves in the composters, it speeds up the rotting process. <br /><br />Did you know that the peony, alongside the magnolia, are the oldest plants on earth. I read this recently in a book....really interesting.<br /><br />I have planted peaony 'Shirley Temple'......I am hoping she likes it in my garden. <br /><br />Monarda never does well here. I really love the blooms, they are a particular favourite ...I have given up now.<br /><br />Have fun gardening......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48685842496090344162010-05-16T04:29:15.790-05:002010-05-16T04:29:15.790-05:00I enjoyed seeing your native blooms especially. S...I enjoyed seeing your native blooms especially. So nice to reconnect! How wonderful that you made it to England!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-41993537934131280022010-05-16T01:36:52.826-05:002010-05-16T01:36:52.826-05:00Hello, I just loved this post.
Your garden looks s...Hello, I just loved this post.<br />Your garden looks so wonderful.<br />Will have a look on your older posts as well. Have a great sunday.<br />Regards from Sweden, Petra B.Petra B. Keramik+Trädgårdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671036349300475180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-35712306049010993892010-05-15T22:21:27.367-05:002010-05-15T22:21:27.367-05:00Gail, I'm glad you are home safe & that yo...Gail, I'm glad you are home safe & that your garden didn't suffer anymore than it did. It is still lovely & I'm sure it will recover. It's just being bashful for now. <br />Sure wish I could have Peonies here. I think they are so pretty.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-71809530995774963162010-05-15T15:18:30.157-05:002010-05-15T15:18:30.157-05:00I love the flowers, particularly the clematis and ...I love the flowers, particularly the clematis and the peony.<br />Popped over from Roses's.<br />Maggie.<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-25617417461334852232010-05-15T14:47:53.194-05:002010-05-15T14:47:53.194-05:00Digitalis looks very pretty nad so different - lov...Digitalis looks very pretty nad so different - love it! <br />..<br />You can also use comfrey leaves as mulching by placing them directly on the soil. Leaves are very reach in different nutrients, so they can replace using the fertilisers.<br />My comfrey has violet flowers!<br />...<br />Remember such sign 'mind your head' in Ledbury? I feel little bit like this after coming back - still didn't get things wrapped properly yet. <br /><br />Xoxo,Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-47051947818122814942010-05-15T13:18:56.451-05:002010-05-15T13:18:56.451-05:00Beautiful - especially the peonies. Another month ...Beautiful - especially the peonies. Another month before I can inhale the scent of honeysuckle here - enjoy the scent of yours.HappyMouffetardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157145094611234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85967167142622535332010-05-15T12:48:03.906-05:002010-05-15T12:48:03.906-05:00Ciao Gail,
Thank you for visiting my blog - isn...Ciao Gail,<br />Thank you for visiting my blog - isn't this GBBD wonderful for making contacts around the world? I was surprised to see how many similarities there are between Umbria and Nashville. Sorry though to hear about the floods. Looking forward to following your blog in future.<br />YYvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480649254768078373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-72027093015855918722010-05-15T11:35:14.492-05:002010-05-15T11:35:14.492-05:00Happy bloom day! So glad there's still some fl...Happy bloom day! So glad there's still some flowers to be had after the horrible rains. Interesting how nature seems to manage, somehow. <br /><br />Love your columbine. Wonder how yours and mine differ? <br /><br />Happy May!Town Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09777461911856383480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10024071871103694292010-05-15T07:36:00.153-05:002010-05-15T07:36:00.153-05:00So many pretty flowers, I am overwhelmed, But not ...So many pretty flowers, I am overwhelmed, But not so much that I can't write down the names of what I like!<br /><br />I am off to see if I can find showy evening primrose to put out in my natural garden in the field. It can take over as much space as it wants out there.<br /><br />PS---I love the purple fence. (I have been reading backward)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2728917807957648652010-05-15T07:30:09.295-05:002010-05-15T07:30:09.295-05:00So happy to see that your garden welcomed you home...So happy to see that your garden welcomed you home with so many blooms, Gail, but I'm especially happy that your garden survived the flooding in Nashville. You are indeed one of the fortunate ones. I can see why you love the Penstemon X; I think you may have given me a start of it, but if it's coming up at all in my garden, it's much later than yours. (Sophie pulled up most of my plant tags, so my butterfly garden is full of mysteries:)) But the PPPP--well, you'll have to see for yourself on my post when you have a chance to visit.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21617430921259562922010-05-15T05:58:34.124-05:002010-05-15T05:58:34.124-05:00Your May blooms are beautiful and numerous. When ...Your May blooms are beautiful and numerous. When we moved into our current house, a neighbor down the street had a front lawn that was nothing but Evening Primrose. I think a small fortune in herbicide was spent to get rid of it. I miss seeing them, but not enough to plant in my own yard, I have enough thugs of my own.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-35057859225683642652010-05-15T05:54:34.566-05:002010-05-15T05:54:34.566-05:00Your comfrey is a bit ahead of mine - I just think...Your comfrey is a bit ahead of mine - I just think it is a cute plant, can squeeze into any garden, IMHO.WashingtonGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950523974356540767noreply@blogger.com