tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post6500376356499159414..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: October GBBD: Still Blooming!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-24055979472838218812014-10-26T21:57:27.224-05:002014-10-26T21:57:27.224-05:00Every time I see your hydrangeas, both the 'Va...Every time I see your hydrangeas, both the 'Vanilla Strawberry' and 'Limelight', I think I must have at least one of each. They are beautiful.<br /><br /> Gorgeous capture of the Monarch on the zinnia!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86113925431793052312014-10-23T22:22:36.295-05:002014-10-23T22:22:36.295-05:00Rose, what a beautiful Fall walk through your gard...Rose, what a beautiful Fall walk through your gardens!! What about Ash trees in your area? We are beginning to lose ours...the Emerald Ash borer was found here 2 years ago and is spreading across Iowa. Heartbreaking! Happy Fall and have a great weekend preparing for colder temps! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-35705288861801585182014-10-23T08:32:26.924-05:002014-10-23T08:32:26.924-05:00Meems, The ash tree has lost most of its leaves th...Meems, The ash tree has lost most of its leaves this week, but it certainly was pretty for awhile. I didn't realize nasturtiums preferred cooler weather, but now I know:)<br /><br />Indie, I picked the 'Shenandoah' on a whim, and I'm so glad I did. The foliage is actually prettier than many of the better-known panicums. Sounds like you're having the weather we had the last two weeks--day after day of rain. The sun has finally come out this week, and I'm finally getting something done in the garden.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-26209803544383370422014-10-23T08:29:16.144-05:002014-10-23T08:29:16.144-05:00Joy, I am amazed that we still haven't had a h...Joy, I am amazed that we still haven't had a hard frost. I need to pull some annuals to make room for spring bulbs, but I'm not going to complain as long as so much is still blooming! I love my Amsonia Hubrichtii. If you plant one, though, make sure you pick a spot you're happy with--they're a bear to move!<br /><br />Pat, Thank you for the kind words, but much of it is luck:) I have worked the last few years to add more late-blooming plants, however.<br /><br />Rose, So glad to have you back in the blogging world, but not so happy to hear you haven't been well. Hope everything clears up for you soon!<br /><br />Jason, The Monarch photo was taken the week before, probably the last time I saw one here. We've had some Painted Ladies in the last week, but I think I may have seen the last of them, too.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91629633550128163972014-10-23T08:24:08.979-05:002014-10-23T08:24:08.979-05:00Ela, I love these zinnias--the 'Zowies' es...Ela, I love these zinnias--the 'Zowies' especially last such a long time.<br /><br />Sue, The nasturtiums were such a disappointment all summer long; I guess I just needed to be more patient. I pulled some goldenrod this week, but I need to pull more or it will take over! We've had a light frost the last two mornings, but so far the garden is intact.<br /><br />Beth, I took the Monarch photo a week before I posted this; I've seen a few Painted Ladies in the last week, but that's about it. I love the hydrangeas this time of year, too.<br /><br />Dee, I love the way hydrangeas age; wish all my plants looked that good as they faded away:) I've had such good luck with the 'Zowie' zinnias--I think I plant more each year.<br /><br />Cassi, I just cleaned up the veggie bed yesterday; the tomatoes had been done for awhile anyway, even though there were still a few green ones on the vine. Still no hard frost here!<br /><br />Helene, Most of my garden beds are in the sun, but I'd love to add more shady flowerbeds. Still, it's nice to be able to grow sun-loving annuals.<br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-68373775027828382462014-10-23T08:09:09.705-05:002014-10-23T08:09:09.705-05:00Pontos, Thank you for visiting!
Sarah, The butter...Pontos, Thank you for visiting!<br /><br />Sarah, The butterfly photo is my favorite, too. Visits from Monarchs are so infrequent that when they stop by, I am thrilled.<br /><br />Gardener on Sherlock, a week later and two light frosts, and I still have blooms!<br /><br />Lisa, It really has been a beautiful fall. October started out so rainy that I wasn't sure, but all these sunny days the past week have made up for it. <br /><br />Sally, This blog has really become a valuable garden journal for me; I just can't seem to make myself write everything down, and the photos always help me to remember. I would get discouraged, too, by such hungry deer and rabbits!<br /><br />Tina, My problem with bringing plants in is to remember watering them. And my daughter has moved back home--temporarily??--so I've lost my sunny spare room for plants:(<br /><br />Maggie, I know I'm spoiled with such a big yard--it's 5 acres or maybe a little more. Lots of room for the grandkids to run and play!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87149465257293481972014-10-22T20:09:19.909-05:002014-10-22T20:09:19.909-05:00I recently bought some 'Shenandoah' grass ...I recently bought some 'Shenandoah' grass for my garden - it is so pretty! You have quite a lot blooming still! Most of mine are winding down, except for the cosmos, which still are blooming despite the fact that so many are laying down on the ground from all our recent wind. I've started on the fall chores, but it's raining all this week, so I'll have to wait a bit to do any more. I love the color of the fall leaves, though!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10258357372165371812014-10-22T20:04:32.111-05:002014-10-22T20:04:32.111-05:00That ash tree is a pretty sight for fall color. Yo...That ash tree is a pretty sight for fall color. Your garden really is alive with those colorful annuals of zinnias and cosmos. I just planted nasturtium seeds this week ~ they prefer our cooler winter to our hot summer. I hope the first frost holds out for you longer than sooner. You are not going to be happy when those pretties say goodbye. :-) MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-61723318036976457462014-10-22T07:33:58.081-05:002014-10-22T07:33:58.081-05:00Dorothy, The beautyberry/amsonia combo was purely ...Dorothy, The beautyberry/amsonia combo was purely by accident, but I like it, too.<br /><br />Donna, I kept looking for the Monarchs; they were a little later than I expected and stayed longer than I thought they would. One of my favorite sights in the garden!<br /><br />Beth, I can't take any credit for some of these pairings, especially the goldenrod, which was a volunteer:) I was disappointed all summer by the nasturtiums until now--apparently they much prefer cooler weather. Yes, the dogs enjoy being out in the garden with me. Sophie, my Golden, didn't get in the photo, but she's always thrilled when I work in the garden.<br /><br />Nadezda, The begonia was just too beautiful to leave to the frost; now, if I can only keep it going through the winter.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87290812071375763422014-10-22T07:27:43.700-05:002014-10-22T07:27:43.700-05:00Marijke, we've had two light frosty mornings, ...Marijke, we've had two light frosty mornings, but so far not enough to kill anything. This is pretty late for us.<br /><br />VP, I've always loved hydrangeas, but the ones we saw in Portland were amazing! I would think they would do just as well in your climate, too.<br /><br />Layanee, Thanks for the info on your Vanilla Strawberry. Mine is also in full sun, so I worried about it getting a little too crispy there. But these fall blooms are the best I've ever seen.<br /><br />Cosmos, So far no deer munching on my hydrangeas, but I'd better keep my fingers crossed:) I love that ash tree, too, and am hoping the ash borers in the county don't find itRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-34288244191548143232014-10-21T16:08:55.147-05:002014-10-21T16:08:55.147-05:00How great that you still have butteflies - I don&#...How great that you still have butteflies - I don't think I have seen one in weeks. My Zinnias are also still blooming, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-4054231928900861432014-10-21T15:57:37.773-05:002014-10-21T15:57:37.773-05:00Your garden looks great, Rose! You've got so m...Your garden looks great, Rose! You've got so much still blooming! I'm glad to be back blogging again, although I've had the time because I'm home dealing with some health issues unfortunately. But on the bright side I've been able to spend time in the garden!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91148135739795979542014-10-21T13:28:13.974-05:002014-10-21T13:28:13.974-05:00Your garden never ceases to amaze. So much beautif...Your garden never ceases to amaze. So much beautiful bloom for this time of year. Do you work hard at planning to make that happen?CommonWeederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704682182459794221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-72041421319928376162014-10-20T09:18:13.369-05:002014-10-20T09:18:13.369-05:00Hello Rose girl !
You still have so much on the go...Hello Rose girl !<br />You still have so much on the go over there .. we haven't really had hard frosts here either to turn the foliage over .. I am in awe of your zinnias, I wouldn't pull them out yet either .. too funny about Frank and coconut .. our furry kids just won't cooperate with picture taking eh? haha<br />Funny enough I made a comment on a neighbor's nasturtiums and how pretty they were this year .. the bugs didn't shred them up and the weather was just right.<br />Your Beauty Berry is amazing ! Mine never seems to want to berry.<br />I don't have an amsonia .. yet ! LOL<br />All of them look so fresh still.<br />This has been a very odd year .. fingers crossed our winter won't be so mean to us ? <br />Take care !<br />Joy : ) CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-65755811245015368082014-10-19T13:32:44.442-05:002014-10-19T13:32:44.442-05:00Hello Rose, you have lots going on still in your l...Hello Rose, you have lots going on still in your lovely garden, I especially liked your hydrangeas, and they look amazing for being so late. I also love zinnias, but haven’t got any in my garden, they require more sun than I can give them - yours look beautiful, I hope Mr Frost will keep away for as long as possible this autumn!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-90008664581188403922014-10-18T13:01:57.727-05:002014-10-18T13:01:57.727-05:00I have cleaned up my tomato bed, and pretty much t...I have cleaned up my tomato bed, and pretty much the only thing blooming now are asters. We have some pretty trees, though. I think we might finally get a really hard frost tonight. Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-34900318317090312872014-10-18T07:49:57.348-05:002014-10-18T07:49:57.348-05:00Your hydrangeas are so lovely. They make my heart ...Your hydrangeas are so lovely. They make my heart swoon Rose. I grew the same zinnias, but mine weren't as happy as yours. I did better with the Zahara Double Cherry zinnias. They were beautiful, but now mostly gone. I do love bloom day especially in the spring and fall. Love the grasses swaying in the breeze. Thanks for sharing yours.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-40189735819263907892014-10-17T21:51:25.617-05:002014-10-17T21:51:25.617-05:00Rose, Your garden looks great for this late in the...Rose, Your garden looks great for this late in the season! Your hydrangeas are lovely. Love your asters, anemone, and the zinnias - your monarch photo is beautiful! I haven't seen any butterflies for a week or so. It's been cool here and I think they have moved on. Great post! Beautiful garden!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-69238862830623071382014-10-17T19:01:44.119-05:002014-10-17T19:01:44.119-05:00Hi Rose, You sure have lots going on still! I usu...Hi Rose, You sure have lots going on still! I usually plant nasturtiums, but neglected to this year. Yours are looking awesome, as are your other plants. My lantanas are doing quite well, too. I planted more than usual, because we were on a neighborhood garden tour this spring, and I was seeing too many bare spots. Like your anemones, I have some plants that are not as large as they will be when they get more established.<br /><br />We've had a couple close calls, too, and when the killing frost comes, I will be sad. <br /><br />You mentioned on my blog about not letting the asters and goldenrod take over so much. I need to be limiting mine, too, especially the goldenrod.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-15998641339788692862014-10-17T15:57:43.959-05:002014-10-17T15:57:43.959-05:00These are beautiful flowers ! I am delighted with ...These are beautiful flowers ! I am delighted with your zinnias ! <br />Rose, your garden is so wonderful !<br />Greetings Elahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233606648281104359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-45548110609123276622014-10-17T08:09:39.142-05:002014-10-17T08:09:39.142-05:00You do have the most gorgeous colours in your gard...You do have the most gorgeous colours in your garden and everything looks in pristine condition. I can't help but chuckle though, the way you refer to your massive strip of land as a yard! Over here, that would mean something very small and far from lovely! Maybe a few old tiles in an enclosed *back yard* maybe with an ancient loo out there. Or of course it could be a builder's yard .... but far from attractive!<br /><br />Maggie x<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a><br />Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91389894117670983152014-10-17T06:43:06.560-05:002014-10-17T06:43:06.560-05:00Your beautyberry and amsonia look great together! ...Your beautyberry and amsonia look great together! I bring my begonias in each year. A cinch to keep them going and they just keep getting bigger. So glad you are having a great fall!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-15487525832653283082014-10-16T20:17:10.066-05:002014-10-16T20:17:10.066-05:00What a wonderful garden journal you have made with...What a wonderful garden journal you have made with these photos for next year and years beyond. I so enjoyed seeing all of your blooms and reading about them. I have absolutely nothing blooming. The bucks are back now that it is fall and they have eaten everything. The doe left my potted flowers alone, but not the buck. The rabbits have eaten everything else. I get very discouraged!<br />Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-39164539419578968072014-10-16T18:21:11.062-05:002014-10-16T18:21:11.062-05:00I can't get over how much bloom you have at th...I can't get over how much bloom you have at this time Rose! Wonderful. A fall to remember, in a good way. Frank and Coconut are so cute together. Happy GBBd.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55906543095246595772014-10-16T17:28:18.854-05:002014-10-16T17:28:18.854-05:00You really are still getting a lot of blooms!You really are still getting a lot of blooms!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.com