tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post8422748464962097501..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: Wildflower Wednesday: Cycles of ChangeRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-68417813596322840392012-08-30T22:01:45.865-05:002012-08-30T22:01:45.865-05:00Songbird, Yes, I will be glad to say goodbye to th...Songbird, Yes, I will be glad to say goodbye to the extreme heat of this summer, though we're sure to have more before fall. I've never found any Monarch caterpillars on the butterfly weed, but perhaps they're hiding.<br /><br />Donna, So good to hear from you! I've missed your posts; I hope it's been a good summer for you, too.<br /><br />Patrick, I think the pokeweed is interesting, too, and worth staying in my garden. I don't need any hybrid goldenrod here!<br /><br />Indie, I always wind up leaving the Susans and coneflowers over the winter, too; the birds do love them. You're right about the pokeweed--if it was harder to pull out, I probably would have yanked this one out of my garden long ago.<br /><br />Marguerite, This was the first time I'd ever been able to get a photo of the goldfinches on the coneflowers. I love the zoom on my new camera!<br /><br />Wendy, This summer has indeed gone by quickly, though some of those hot days seemed to drag on forever:) I wouldn't miss raking leaves, either!<br /><br />Ruth, Not everyone thinks the wild goldenrod is pretty, but I certainly do.<br /><br />Garden Diaries, I have lots of space--I just wish I had the energy to dig up more of it for more plants!<br /><br />Sarah, I do hope you'll join in for WW next month! I'd love to see some of your Maine wildflowers.<br /><br />Dee, Thanks for your kind words. Yes, the natives don't seem to mind the heat and drought nearly as much as the rest of my garden.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-30391516398337406942012-08-30T10:31:04.084-05:002012-08-30T10:31:04.084-05:00The natives do love the fall, and I'm thankful...The natives do love the fall, and I'm thankful for them everyday. My goldenrod doesn't mind heat or lack of rain. It just blooms and blooms. Also, the gorgeous asters are something to behold (the real asters and their former relatives). I love your garden Rose. I really do.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-45215563284815563422012-08-29T15:26:33.576-05:002012-08-29T15:26:33.576-05:00What wonderful wildflowers! I must remember to joi...What wonderful wildflowers! I must remember to join in next month with my Baxter wildflowers. Your golden rod is so vibrant. I mark the end of summer and early fall when the monarchs start heading south.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9686905193342089352012-08-29T04:04:35.373-05:002012-08-29T04:04:35.373-05:00I love the goldenrod! I wish I had all the space ...I love the goldenrod! I wish I had all the space you have for so many varieties! Thank goodness for a break in the heat! Cheers!My Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-25924350092057066262012-08-29T03:32:47.148-05:002012-08-29T03:32:47.148-05:00What a beautiful post! I love the goldenrod. We do...What a beautiful post! I love the goldenrod. We don't have it here. I wish we did :-)Ruthhttp://www.flowersforums.com/ruth/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-33354116220053073562012-08-28T19:39:55.869-05:002012-08-28T19:39:55.869-05:00Hard to think that summer is winding down, once ag...Hard to think that summer is winding down, once again. It's been very very hot here and way too dry. Our water table is very low. I don't remember a summer being so hot and dry before.<br /><br />Love your pics, especially the silky milk weed at the end, oh and the monarch larvae. Never seen those before. <br />I do miss my garden, but as fall approaches, I won't miss raking all those leaves (or watching them blow all over the neighbourhood). LOLWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-80071846846381648812012-08-27T19:28:18.111-05:002012-08-27T19:28:18.111-05:00You have a fantastic selection of natives, I parti...You have a fantastic selection of natives, I particularly liked the goldfinch dining on the coneflowers, glad you decided to leave the spent blooms to the birds.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-12795117572502471942012-08-27T08:22:15.797-05:002012-08-27T08:22:15.797-05:00I always go back and forth on the decision to leav...I always go back and forth on the decision to leave the black-eyed susan seeds for the birds or cut them as well. It ends up being a mix. <br /><br />I actually also love pokeweed, despite it's slightly weedy nature. I have a small stand of them threatening to take over my blueberry patch, but all the critters love them. At least the little seedlings are much easier to pull than the millions of crabgrass seedlings!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-21234466871746948282012-08-26T16:02:15.264-05:002012-08-26T16:02:15.264-05:00Thank you so much for identifying pokeweed. Found ...Thank you so much for identifying pokeweed. Found one recently in the back of my nursing home. Quite majestic in its on way.<br /><br />The Canada Goldenrod. It puts the locally found native hereto shame.Patrick's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08043684211085414505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82229170143475365552012-08-26T15:31:19.351-05:002012-08-26T15:31:19.351-05:00I've enjoy your clown-pants style of gardening...I've enjoy your clown-pants style of gardening, Rose. Ha! It's always a pleasure to take the tour with you, makes me wish I was there in person to walk around the farm with you.<br /><br />I haven't blogged since the end of May but thought it time to visit a few of my favorite bloggers. <br /><br />Hope it's been a happy summer for you and the family. <br /><br />donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-62553967683883091312012-08-26T09:45:58.214-05:002012-08-26T09:45:58.214-05:00Hi Rose, yes, Goldenrod and Asters really say the ...Hi Rose, yes, Goldenrod and Asters really say the end of Summer to me which I find particularly sad this year as, for us, it never really arrived :-( However, I'm sure you are glad of some relief at last!<br /><br />The Rudbeckias are so lovely and colourful, I particularly like the brown eyed ones. The Large Milkweed Bugs looked like they were in paradise but I was sorry to read you haven't seen any Monarch caterpillars this time.<br /><br />Lovely to see the pretty Goldfinch. I think it is definitely worth leaving seed heads for the birds and of course they provide snug Winter quarters for insects too :-)<br /><br />An interesting read as always Rose and lovely photos too.<br />ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-41199815792883377332012-08-25T08:37:24.191-05:002012-08-25T08:37:24.191-05:00Yes, your definition sounds like a lot of what I d...Yes, your definition sounds like a lot of what I do, and it is better than blowing up a bunch of balloons, like most clowns do. Thanks!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-31602638410407043592012-08-25T07:31:13.848-05:002012-08-25T07:31:13.848-05:00Laurrie, We're back in the 90's this weeke...Laurrie, We're back in the 90's this weekend, but somehow it still feels like fall. I'm hoping this heat is summer's last hurrah.<br /><br />Joy, Ironweed is a plant I've wanted to add to the butterfly garden for some time. I haven't found any locally when there are native plant sales, and I always forget when I'm catalog shopping. I need to write this down--it's one of those "out of sight, out of mind" plants for me:)<br /><br />Marijke, I've been trying to add more fall-blooming plants to my garden in recent years; the natives are the best.<br /><br />Layanee, I think the pokeweed berries are so cool, too.<br /><br />Sherry, You have really been hit hard by the drought; I am praying for rain for you. My fennel didn't grow this year at all, so I've missed seeing the caterpillars this year--29 is amazing! But I do have a few swallowtails anyway; the zinnias have drawn so many butterflies lately.<br /><br />Liz, I must confess I've only shown the pretty weeds. I have lots of ugly ones I am doing battle with:)<br /><br />Diana, It didn't take much convincing for me the leave the coneflowers as they are:)<br /><br />Sue, Gail explained the clown-pants style to me one time, and if I can quote her accurately, it refers to just plopping plants into the ground wherever there is room without thinking of color combos or foliage, etc. I definitely do a lot of that, and yes, I think you belong to the club, too:) We could definitely use more rain this fall, and I hate to say it, but more snow this winter to give the soil some much-needed moisture.<br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-54150482434649722672012-08-25T07:19:37.954-05:002012-08-25T07:19:37.954-05:00Janet, I've often thought the same thing! I&#...Janet, I've often thought the same thing! I've picked a couple of pods from the baptisia, thinking I might try to start more plants from the seeds. But usually I have the best luck if plants re-seed themselves; I haven't seen any babies yet, though.<br /><br />Cindy, Compared to other weeds, the pokeweed really is very well-behaves...so far. I just think it is such a cool plant.<br /><br />Gail, My goldenrod usually blooms early, and it always makes me think of fall, even if it really isn't yet. I remember when you explained "clown-pants" gardening to me--I'm definitely in that category:)<br /><br />Beth, The butterfly weed is such a neat plant; much more photogenic in this stage!<br /><br />Tina, I don't think I've ever had so many milkweed bugs on my butterfly weed before. I do hope I'm right that they don't cause any damage, because this plant has really grown.<br /><br />Lisa, The wild things are doing quite well here these days:)<br /><br />DJ, So sorry about your computer--I would have been very upset, too! I hope you can somehow retrieve your photos and other data.<br /><br />Lea, Thanks! This is the first decent photo I've ever been able to get of a goldfinch on my coneflowers. I think he was too hungry to notice me.<br /><br /> Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-47891513826097109002012-08-24T23:22:36.262-05:002012-08-24T23:22:36.262-05:00Hi Rose,
I can't remember if I know the exact...Hi Rose, <br />I can't remember if I know the exact definition of a clown pants style of gardening, but if I have pink cleomes growing next to orange Mexican sunflowers, with lots of yellow and purple nearby, I'm thinking I may qualify.<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing your blooms. I didn't show my pokeweed because it's across the street, and I'm planning on doing a post on the area soon.<br /><br />I hope we continue to get some more rain this weekend and the rest of the season.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-12401227222570179902012-08-24T14:05:47.274-05:002012-08-24T14:05:47.274-05:00neat vs goldfinches? The goldfinches! Every time.neat vs goldfinches? The goldfinches! Every time.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-8866839924323135302012-08-24T12:24:17.149-05:002012-08-24T12:24:17.149-05:00Even your weeds are beautiful! Especially the wisp...Even your weeds are beautiful! Especially the wispy butterfly weed.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-49107647425637775512012-08-24T11:12:48.547-05:002012-08-24T11:12:48.547-05:00Your natives have done so very well!
We are in day...Your natives have done so very well!<br />We are in day 87 of the worst drought ever in K.C.....I just came in from watering the zinnias, my nectar flowers for the butterflies. I counted 29 Black Cats on the fennel, they give me hope. I think I will sow more zinnias for late September/October nectar. Someday the drought will end....until that time we have our straws in the river and water all day every day...very little thrive just staying alive .<br />Please send rain.<br />Sherry, who loves caterpillars<br />Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-71180830782920560172012-08-24T10:19:43.318-05:002012-08-24T10:19:43.318-05:00Love your natives but I have to say I find pokewee...Love your natives but I have to say I find pokeweed just so resilient and colorful as the berries brighten.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-76572818667198867592012-08-23T14:20:01.764-05:002012-08-23T14:20:01.764-05:00It's the end of august and there also changes ...It's the end of august and there also changes to see we will turn into autumn. But when I look at your photo's of your garden the colors are great. The last photo is very impresive. Never saw this seedheads before.<br />Have a wonderful weekend Rose.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-59914513734407586632012-08-23T13:07:46.765-05:002012-08-23T13:07:46.765-05:00Rose girl you have a lot going on in your gardens ...Rose girl you have a lot going on in your gardens .. but I wonder why you don't have "iron weed" ? I have been seeing a lot of PR about how wonderful it is in the late summer garden for colour .. I have to look into myself because I am very curious .. I am waiting for a special peony to arrive for Fall planting .. I can't get over how beautiful the foliage stayed even in the horrible drought times we had .. they are amazing plants !<br />I love seeing the milkweed silk and seeds .. mine packed up way too early for some reason .. so I am enjoying your pictures : )<br />Ah ... cooler temps ... can't wait!! LOL<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-59457922195839052582012-08-23T08:00:21.124-05:002012-08-23T08:00:21.124-05:00You've really captured the feel of late August...You've really captured the feel of late August, and the end of a season. It looks like that here too, and feels the same. I love this time of year.Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-25637299105713545762012-08-23T05:08:41.676-05:002012-08-23T05:08:41.676-05:00Lovely flowers!
Great bird photo!
Have a wonderful...Lovely flowers!<br />Great bird photo!<br />Have a wonderful day!<br />Lea<br />Lea's MenagerieLeahttp://www.leasmenagerie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10508182122448984432012-08-22T22:24:36.375-05:002012-08-22T22:24:36.375-05:00Yellow flowers, yellow bird! A lovely end to a day...Yellow flowers, yellow bird! A lovely end to a day that started with a dead computer and a wiped-out hard drive. Your photos remind me of Nature's soothing effect on stressed- out brains.Djhttp://www.meandermountain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-35736857556064738732012-08-22T21:28:09.974-05:002012-08-22T21:28:09.974-05:00Isn't it a wonderful time of year? Love seeing...Isn't it a wonderful time of year? Love seeing all these wildlings. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com