tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post8610751937666953065..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: When Autumn Ferns FiddleGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29886777030452961932008-09-20T07:41:00.000-05:002008-09-20T07:41:00.000-05:00Eve, Now I am really curious and do want to see y...Eve, Now I am really curious and do want to see your copper creations! Any chance you'll post a photo or two?<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-58342494536593686132008-09-18T22:55:00.000-05:002008-09-18T22:55:00.000-05:00I lvoe to use copper things in my garden. I think ...I lvoe to use copper things in my garden. I think they just set off your ferns. I have some copper pieces that have little blue and green glass pieces tied on. They look really pretty when the sun hits them.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10525022534268765494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-18823663511605591102008-09-18T22:01:00.000-05:002008-09-18T22:01:00.000-05:00anna, Soon you'll have ferns under your trees and...anna, Soon you'll have ferns under your trees and your own fiddle heads...but why not try them in the vinca! GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-30401303526659016312008-09-18T21:50:00.000-05:002008-09-18T21:50:00.000-05:00I can not grow ferns in my new gardens yet. It's t...I can not grow ferns in my new gardens yet. It's too hot. I have to get the beds under the trees ready for them. So, I'll just look at yours and wish. I wish I had some copper fiddleheads too. You think they would look good in the Vinca?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-67963916697903198072008-09-18T20:26:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:26:00.000-05:00dp, It sure still seems hot to me...the nights ar...dp, It sure still seems hot to me...the nights are the best. How do you stand our wet and cold winters?<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75733779439991980692008-09-18T20:24:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:24:00.000-05:00Beckie, Autumn Ferns are are lovely and so easy ...Beckie, Autumn Ferns are are lovely and so easy for me to take care of...just a bit of water now and then. They are expanding nicely. <BR/>Now I wish you could see my smile, the fiddle heads were a fun tease.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what is going on with blogger! But I am also having internet issues with my server, so my service disappears for a few minutes flashes back on. I thought I posted a Happy Birthday to you earlier but I couldn't find it and then posted another one! Happy Birthday Week <BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-73434447328215143372008-09-18T20:17:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:17:00.000-05:00cinj,The never ending list of things to do! When ...cinj,<BR/><BR/>The never ending list of things to do! When you're a mom it's already long enough. The copper is so east to bend and those coat hangers are pretty stiff, bit let me know if they work! <BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84296859399081840692008-09-18T20:15:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:15:00.000-05:00cindy, There is only so many plants that we can ta...cindy, There is only so many plants that we can take care of all droughty summer long! The ferns are so close to the door that my clients enter they get attention! I keep saying this but it's true...I am tickled pink that you like the fiddleheads!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54903719394760382102008-09-18T20:10:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:10:00.000-05:00Rose,That is too funny! No green fiddleheads over ...Rose,<BR/><BR/>That is too funny! No green fiddleheads over here.<BR/><BR/>I have learned so much from blogging, bugs, flowers, shrubs, plant diseases....so much good information and from such delightful people!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33182789605479723802008-09-18T20:07:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:07:00.000-05:00Layanee,That might be possible! They will certainl...Layanee,<BR/><BR/>That might be possible! They will certainly travel well, but I am pretty sure it would have to be checked baggage,<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43091157950717811812008-09-18T18:08:00.000-05:002008-09-18T18:08:00.000-05:00Gail, I have never noticed the way ferns unfurl in...Gail, I have never noticed the way ferns unfurl in the spring until seeing them on blogs this year. Then I saw your title and thought, "I didn't know they 'fiddled' in the fall, too!" Fortunately, I read the whole post before rushing out to check my own ferns, lol.<BR/>Love the copper accents!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49507632055966335082008-09-18T13:23:00.000-05:002008-09-18T13:23:00.000-05:00Wow, how beautiful and green! They really do brigh...Wow, how beautiful and green! They really do brighten these chilly fall days. :-) (Not that chilly to most people, just me).DP Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729511776841579464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44049040282899454742008-09-18T12:12:00.000-05:002008-09-18T12:12:00.000-05:00Gail, I love your ferns-they have always said cool...Gail, I love your ferns-they have always said cool, inviting glade to me and I wish I had more shade to grow them in. Now, time for confession. It wasn't til I read some of the comments that I realized the fiddleheads were art! DUH! I thought you had a variety that did produce a fall head. :) Anyway, they are lovely and add to the whimsy of your garden.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I'm not the only one who has been having trouble with blogger updating posts. Sometimes it's taking 2 days for them to show up on my list.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75117740382903777192008-09-18T10:52:00.000-05:002008-09-18T10:52:00.000-05:00Cynthia, They do love shade! I know there are so...Cynthia, They do love shade! I know there are some for sunny spots but they practically need to be in standing water. I am going to try at some point to recreate the birdbath...we'll see!<BR/><BR/>Kim/Blackswamp girl, Smiling back at you!<BR/><BR/>IVG, Well, we do have Oakridge east of us! Who knows what gov't experiments have been going on there! You must get the gargoyle a friend or two to play with in the garden!<BR/><BR/>Kim, Very easy to make, really simple. Flexible copper wire and a few twists. You don't even need that much wire. Have fun!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-73544943860047811602008-09-18T10:40:00.000-05:002008-09-18T10:40:00.000-05:00Now I know what I want from your garden! LOL!Now I know what I want from your garden! LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-68535596262362906382008-09-18T09:09:00.000-05:002008-09-18T09:09:00.000-05:00Those fiddleheads are cool. Such a nice contrast ...Those fiddleheads are cool. Such a nice contrast with the green ferns. My ferns are all turning yellow and/or brown since it's been so cool and dry up here. We're down 4.5 inches of rain for the year.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if I could make some out of some old coat hangers.... <BR/><BR/>Great, see? Now I've just added another thing to my to do list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37458290077487278602008-09-18T07:33:00.000-05:002008-09-18T07:33:00.000-05:00What a great use of copper! Haha. I love that whim...What a great use of copper! Haha. <BR/>I love that whimsical touch! I should have been more diligent watering my ferns this year so they didn't all turn brown :(Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388267373707402090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51227195004145141832008-09-18T06:33:00.000-05:002008-09-18T06:33:00.000-05:00Gail, those fiddleheads are a stroke of genius. Th...Gail, those fiddleheads are a stroke of genius. They are the perfect accessory for your ferns, and I want some for my garden. I guess I'll just have to make them myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-886417624902952662008-09-18T01:17:00.000-05:002008-09-18T01:17:00.000-05:00Gail, now that's really weird that you get fiddleh...Gail, now that's really weird that you get fiddleheads in the fall ... ours only appear in the spring. What's going on down there? Do you live near some 'nucular' power plant? <BR/><BR/>Very cool additions to the garden! Maybe some day we'll get into the whimsy, but the gargoyle's the lone rep so far, lol.Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29710833152167063822008-09-18T01:14:00.000-05:002008-09-18T01:14:00.000-05:00Gail, there is no doubt that you have a magical ga...Gail, there is no doubt that you have a magical garden!!! :) Love the fiddleheads on your ferns... *grin*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-4890397465700751072008-09-18T00:22:00.000-05:002008-09-18T00:22:00.000-05:00I just love your little fiddleheads. They are the ...I just love your little fiddleheads. They are the cutest garden decor. Clever too. I get too much sun for ferns. :( <BR/>Yours look very healthy and lush. I also love the birdbath.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65822523621272560282008-09-17T22:10:00.000-05:002008-09-17T22:10:00.000-05:00Kathleen,They were fun to make and I am wishing t...Kathleen,<BR/><BR/>They were fun to make and I am wishing there was more wire...which, as it turns out it probably a good thing! Too many might be too much! I'm glad I 'fooled' you for a little bit!<BR/><BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42404729399818998172008-09-17T22:07:00.000-05:002008-09-17T22:07:00.000-05:00Donna, That is great, would you post photos of you...Donna, That is great, would you post photos of your creations?<BR/><BR/>Jan, Thank you...the magic is working.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, There is an abundance of minerals, especially copper, the ferns really love those trace minerals;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53048196779523549522008-09-17T22:05:00.000-05:002008-09-17T22:05:00.000-05:00Frances,I had an entirely different post in mind f...Frances,<BR/><BR/>I had an entirely different post in mind for this morning but the fiddleheads said, 'Hey, write about us!" I like them, too. Maybe I should give myself the reuse and recycle award for the month;) Wouldn't that be tacky!<BR/><BR/>I haven't lost any ferns this year, but last year it was a sad time for them. You're drought has been more severe then ours this year. Don't you love that they are much hardier then we think...that is great that they are sending up new growth.<BR/><BR/>Blogger is so behind with the timing on new posts! It took hours for it to show up! I pinky swear you'll get an email when I post late. <BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-28351876443778818052008-09-17T21:54:00.000-05:002008-09-17T21:54:00.000-05:00Tina, A very simple craft...that I could do! Soo...Tina, A very simple craft...that I could do! Soon we will have a Tennessee Fiddle(head) group. <BR/><BR/>lola, I am tickled pink that you like my fiddleheads. You have me curious about your ferns...spreading, there are some very aggressive ferns, like Hayfern and a few others. Hmmm...very curious!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com