tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post5988479683089365423..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: GBBD: Early Summer BloomsRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-70046586340370547832011-06-20T21:32:12.901-05:002011-06-20T21:32:12.901-05:00My blooms are out of sync, too. They are also lat...My blooms are out of sync, too. They are also later than the same kind as others I've seen around town. Yours are looking great, though.<br /><br />I love those nigellas so thick and full! I have scraggly ones. I hope they fill in next year.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments on my bloom day and latest post. Yes, my garden defies any style, too, but when you look around the gardens of gardeners, that is frequently the case. We love plants, and like to find spots for all kinds of things.<br /><br />This afternoon, I went to a garden center I hadn't been to yet this year. I have purchased some plants they took to our farmer's market, though. I talked to the owner about my decision not to buy plants that say not to propagate. I asked him if that meant you weren't even supposed to divide the plants and plant them in another spot in your own yard. He explained that people work on growing new hybrids, and when they patent them, they get from 25 cents to a dollar or so for each plant sold. He said no one is going to look in your yard and tell you you divided that hosta even though you weren't supposed to. You could get caught trying to sell plants from your yard that are patented, though. He said the patents run out in 20 years or so. He said Stella daylilies are no longer patented. I should write this as an update on my blog post.<br /><br />I found a few plants I was interested in, and that do not have that do not propagate on them. Some of the plants there did, though.<br /><br />Yes, the tree ring steps came from the tree that was cut down. I'm glad it wasn't here this evening to get blown around in the storm we had. The other trees on the street sure were swaying! Oh, of course you can copy the idea! That's part of why we blog- to give and get ideas from each other.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-90321112400354408552011-06-19T19:38:53.570-05:002011-06-19T19:38:53.570-05:00Belated Happy Birthday dear Granddaughter - the be...Belated Happy Birthday dear Granddaughter - the best bloom of all! She is lovely. Where does the time go?<br /><br />Love your garden blooms. Hollyhocks remind me of my mother's garden. She always had some blooming against the house.<br />Asiacs are so fragrant and come in such bright colours. And hibs, well they just steal the show for me.<br />Happy gardening!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-58820944881889450662011-06-19T08:28:09.022-05:002011-06-19T08:28:09.022-05:00It is so nice to have a garden buddy! I wish I had...It is so nice to have a garden buddy! I wish I had one...to help. Your Asiatic lilies are stunning...I love the color! Thank you for your very kind comments on my blog!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91633517459403057992011-06-18T09:38:29.731-05:002011-06-18T09:38:29.731-05:00I am going to have to try growing some nigella. I ...I am going to have to try growing some nigella. I keep "running into it." Must be trying to tell me something. I love your garden. I love plants filling every possible space and climbing over one another. I keep trying to add butterfly weed to my garden. I hope to find a spot where it will grow. So great to have a garden buddy!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694829333592209275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-49578808005010207442011-06-18T09:34:05.650-05:002011-06-18T09:34:05.650-05:00Thanks for sharing your garden with me.......love ...Thanks for sharing your garden with me.......love the flowers and love the smile on the little girl. See you in July.Paul From Alabamahttp://web.mac.com/sinai/Site/Blog/Blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-14458684903511454322011-06-17T20:00:01.984-05:002011-06-17T20:00:01.984-05:00Scattering poppy seeds over the snow in late Febru...Scattering poppy seeds over the snow in late February, eh? I've taken notes, and I hope that this works for me, too! (No other methods have, sadly.)<br /><br />Loved all of your blooms, and hope that your gardening buddy had a wonderful birthday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-13008084060258793552011-06-17T12:41:05.622-05:002011-06-17T12:41:05.622-05:00Pass on belated birthday greetings to your garden ...Pass on belated birthday greetings to your garden buddy who is the best bloomer in GBBD this month.<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing all you have in bloom this month Rose - it's a great display.Rosie Nixon Fluertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851979959739600135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-63351399499599042952011-06-17T08:12:25.195-05:002011-06-17T08:12:25.195-05:00MMD, I was looking for a pink hibiscus, but all th...MMD, I was looking for a pink hibiscus, but all the nursery had left were yellow ones--now I think I like them better than pink! Yes, I don't remember sowing the poppy seeds in this area, either, but I must have. None of them came up, though, where I thought I planted them!<br /><br />Songbird, Thanks; the butterflies are slow in coming this year, but I hope to get some photos soon.<br /><br />Greggo, Thanks for visiting! 'Little Henry' is new, but so far I'm really happy with it.<br /><br />Sweetbay, 'Moonlight' (or maybe it's 'Moonlit') really is coming into its own, and I discovered last fall that it's a re-bloomer, too. Hope you're able to leave comments now; that had me frustrated for a week!<br /><br />Suburbia, I would gladly send you some sunshine if I could--it's heating up here again!<br /><br />Racquel, I have had great luck with many self-sowers--too much sometimes:) I do want to add more Asiatics, but I'm trying to figure out where I have room!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-40871251851942070042011-06-17T08:06:01.989-05:002011-06-17T08:06:01.989-05:00Cheryl, The nigella seed originally came from you,...Cheryl, The nigella seed originally came from you, so thank you! It's in the butterfly garden, so I'm happy to have it re-seed wherever it wants. The poppies are beautiful; I'm glad I finally had some luck with them. Now I know to scatter the seeds in the winter.<br /><br />Linda, I bought the hibiscus to add a another tropical touch to Daughter's wedding reception. I'm really enjoying them.<br /><br />Holley, I'm looking forward to the next few weeks when the daylilies will really come into their own.<br /><br />Larry, The 'Brindisi' was an end-of-the season bargain buy at a big box store two years ago. I'm so glad I bought it.<br /><br />Janet, I didn't believe it at first when I read to sow poppy seeds over the snow in late February, but it worked! I planted some Orientals this year, too, but they're growing slowly.<br /><br />Scott, The hollyhocks were established here long before we moved here, and I added some that came from my mother's garden. They're sentimental favorites of mine.<br /><br />Rose, I'll give you some info about 'Husker Red' on your post, but I will say they are definitely low-maintenance and happy in dry, sunny soil.<br /><br />Gail, I seem to go for the melon and peach-colored daylilies, too. 'Brindisi' was a bargain purchase that has turned out to be a great addition. Thanks for the tips on 'Dark Towers'--that sounds like a beautiful plant.<br /><br />Tina, The funny thing is I didn't recognize the seedlings when they emerged. If my friend Beckie hadn't told me they were poppy seedlings, I might have weeded them out:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-90574746783143404102011-06-17T07:46:04.402-05:002011-06-17T07:46:04.402-05:00Happy Belated Birthday to your pretty granddaughte...Happy Belated Birthday to your pretty granddaughter! Your garden is full of blooms, you've had great success with the self-sowers. I have a obsession with the Asiatics lately too, added about 6 new ones last fall and they've all bloomed beautifully this year except one so far. I really loved the yellow Hibiscus, very special. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82332189336664032362011-06-17T07:45:30.492-05:002011-06-17T07:45:30.492-05:00Lisa, Thanks--she's the one who always admires...Lisa, Thanks--she's the one who always admires my flowers.<br /><br />Darla, I didn't believe that scattering seed in the winter time would work, but now I'm a believer when it comes to poppies.<br /><br />Maggie, I'm looking forward to daylily blooms soon. It's hard to believe Granddaughter is 8 already; grandkids grow up way too fast!<br /><br />Gardener on Sherlock, I am thrilled to have the poppies; more of the red ones have bloomed since I posted this.<br /><br />Linda, The Stellas were definitely late this year, but they're making up for it now. I think I'm going to have to divide them again this fall!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9621861512797634832011-06-16T14:06:25.669-05:002011-06-16T14:06:25.669-05:00lovely blooms Rose. Send us some summer please, st...lovely blooms Rose. Send us some summer please, still a bit chilly here and wet recently too.Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-14386146781762180122011-06-16T13:17:27.636-05:002011-06-16T13:17:27.636-05:00I love daylilies and have 'Moonlight Masquerad...I love daylilies and have 'Moonlight Masquerade' too. I think it's an especially beautiful daylily. <br /><br />I'm with you about summer already being here even if it's not June 21st. Even with our recent cool-down it still feels like summer!<br /><br />Thanks for the tip about not checking the stayed sign in box when leaving comments.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7939645278477751232011-06-16T12:33:30.875-05:002011-06-16T12:33:30.875-05:00Like the hocks, too. First year in my garden. The ...Like the hocks, too. First year in my garden. The Itea Little Henry is a great selection, they will perform in any instance. Thanks for the tour.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-64323620254008641232011-06-16T06:34:01.982-05:002011-06-16T06:34:01.982-05:00Happy Birthday (or maybe belated by now!) to your ...Happy Birthday (or maybe belated by now!) to your delightful garden buddy :)<br /><br />Such lovely flowers again Rose. Your garden is always so full of interest!<br /><br />I love Nigella (my Mother always grew it) but it never grows well in my garden.<br /><br />I do hope the Monarchs find the Butterfly weed, I shall look forward to seeing photos :)<br /><br />Love those poppies and also that beautiful yellow HibiscusShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-84100334817075221262011-06-15T20:37:32.810-05:002011-06-15T20:37:32.810-05:00Your granddaughter is a doll! I've never seen...Your granddaughter is a doll! I've never seen a yellow hibiscus, that's kind of surreal, but beautiful. My poppies have buds, but no blooms yet. They ended up all over the garden, not where I sowed them, obviously tracked on somebody's feet. I just love them.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87511710167003148652011-06-15T20:16:19.894-05:002011-06-15T20:16:19.894-05:00This was the first year I've had a red poppy t...This was the first year I've had a red poppy too! I was so beside myself I could hardly contain my happiness so I know your feeling. Happy Happy Happy Birthday to your lovely granddaughter!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52792151227041741692011-06-15T20:11:17.337-05:002011-06-15T20:11:17.337-05:00Rose, Your Brindisi lilies are a beautiful color~...Rose, Your Brindisi lilies are a beautiful color~They might be just what the Susan's bed needs~It could help with all the melon colored daylilies I seem to have. If you love Husker's Red~Look for Dark Towers~the foliage stays a rich burgundy. Happy Birthday to your sweet grand and Happy GBBD to you. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-64838321728689502682011-06-15T19:13:49.449-05:002011-06-15T19:13:49.449-05:00'Husker's Red' is such a nice plant! I...'Husker's Red' is such a nice plant! I keep meaning to add some, although I'm not sure what conditions it likes. How dry is the soil where you have yours? Happy Bloom Day!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-51847148269005285892011-06-15T19:05:46.491-05:002011-06-15T19:05:46.491-05:00I'm always so glad to see people growing Holly...I'm always so glad to see people growing Hollyhocks...such lovely, old-fashioned flowers! That Nigella looks awesome...love the little seed-pods!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-62108750219594946352011-06-15T16:54:18.074-05:002011-06-15T16:54:18.074-05:00Congrats on your poppy! I love the annual poppies...Congrats on your poppy! I love the annual poppies. In Virginia I had a bunch....forgot to sow any this past winter. In one of my containers there was a wayward seed--had ONE poppy bloom in the container. I sure saved those seeds, will sow them! I always do it on Thanksgiving. Love that pink lily, I am having many of the Oriental lilies blooming now. Love the fragrance!!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-17849488267706622192011-06-15T15:32:07.619-05:002011-06-15T15:32:07.619-05:00Brindisi is a beauty alright! I have considerably ...Brindisi is a beauty alright! I have considerably less asiatics this season as I knew they really needed division and have diminished for lack of it... there are so many new ones available, I am ok with not taking care of the old ones that were tiring me... I enjoy change every now and again in the gardens... enjoyed seeing your flowers... larryLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036192373891209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-75857024913333092722011-06-15T15:27:39.463-05:002011-06-15T15:27:39.463-05:00What a sweet garden buddy! Loved seeing your othe...What a sweet garden buddy! Loved seeing your other blooms, too, especially your lilies, which I love, and the nigella, which I find intriguing.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-58462567582388130312011-06-15T15:20:58.143-05:002011-06-15T15:20:58.143-05:00Happy Bloom Day Rose, and Happy Birthday to your b...Happy Bloom Day Rose, and Happy Birthday to your beautiful granddaughter!<br /><br />Your gardens are full of bloom, and oh so lively, in spite of the crazy weather! The yellow hibiscus is gorgeous!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-284990052953916452011-06-15T14:51:02.725-05:002011-06-15T14:51:02.725-05:00Hi Rose,
The last bloom is the prettiest of them ...Hi Rose,<br /><br />The last bloom is the prettiest of them all....Happy birthday to Grand-daughter.<br /><br />You have so many flowers Rose, what a joy.<br />I grew milkweed from seed this year. The plants are quite small but I have put them in the beds regardless. I do hope they bloom before summer is over:)<br /><br />The seedheads of love in the mist are so lovely. I love the blooms, but the seedheads, for me, are very special.....<br /><br />Love the Poppy.....my garden is full of them. I love the simplicity of the flowers and the striking colour. They look lovely mixed with yellow blooms.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.com