tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post3081811531221689379..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: ABC Wednesday: Unfinished BusinessRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-88963076503648096452009-06-16T12:12:54.080-05:002009-06-16T12:12:54.080-05:00phew i wondered when the post would finish but unl...phew i wondered when the post would finish but unlike your garden it wasn't unfinished but wouldn't it be boring if evrything got finished.Gerald (SK14)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18308693910074268386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52890133776552199892009-06-15T15:55:18.784-05:002009-06-15T15:55:18.784-05:00A most enjoyable take on the letter U Rose. I reca...A most enjoyable take on the letter U Rose. I recall that Humpty Dumpty in Lewis Caroll's 'Through the Looking Glass' also celebrated unbirthdays too but with a slightly different interpretation. Your version seems a most civilised idea :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-25025154753807127202009-06-14T22:42:39.483-05:002009-06-14T22:42:39.483-05:00Oh gosh, Rose, you said it all in one blog post......Oh gosh, Rose, you said it all in one blog post... and you were UNaware how intriguing it was to read along with every bit of it.<br /><br />I always think I should be finished with my garden but it is true ... it will never be the case. And what if it were? Then we wouldn't have any fun in our lives and we might have to clean our houses. Oh dear.<br /><br />A very happy UNbirthday to you, sweet Rose.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82464504699484576662009-06-14T19:44:00.606-05:002009-06-14T19:44:00.606-05:00Happy unbirthday to you, Rose!! Didn't Winnie...Happy unbirthday to you, Rose!! Didn't Winnie the pooh say something like that in one of those Pooh bear books??<br /><br />I'm with you Rose, my garden is not remotely finished. I think Cheryl was right. And I don't have anything to post about either. Much rather put my hands in the earth. Inspiration will come some other time. I did enjoy this post, however. Your pics are beautiful. Your flowers so colourful and bright.<br />Happy gardening!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-58891552800486992992009-06-14T17:52:23.514-05:002009-06-14T17:52:23.514-05:00Joey, Thank you for the un-birthday wishes. I fina...Joey, Thank you for the un-birthday wishes. I finally had to clean house yesterday, because two of the grandchildren were coming over. Of course, after several hours of their playing, I wondered why I bothered:)<br /><br />Jan, No, I'm actually 49:) The cast iron pot isn't as big as the photo may make it appear. It's probably about the size of a 3-qt. saucepan, but it's just right for me.<br /><br />Linda, I wish you'd send some of that rain down here! The clouds are all around us, but all we're getting are sprinkles. I'm sure you have lots of catching up to do in the garden; I don't know how you managed to get much done with all the work you did for Spring Fling. But we definitely appreciated that!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-3498104751938386232009-06-12T18:28:54.363-05:002009-06-12T18:28:54.363-05:00Hi Rose, I could so relate to this post, even down...Hi Rose, I could so relate to this post, even down to your pretty new begonia - I ended up with the exact same one a couple of weeks ago. <br /><br />We're still having lots of rain around here - about 2" yesterday. <br /><br />I couldn't agree more that a garden is never finished. And I know exactly what you mean about being busy in the garden after SF! My garden has gotten very little attention all spring. Now that SF is over, I'm trying to catch up.<br /><br />And I was googling allium bulbs this morning! I think we'll be seeing a lot of alliums on blogs next spring! <br /><br />I loved this fun 'U' post - you have a way with words. Reading this post, I felt we were living in parallel universes - I could relate to so much of it.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82090763436017543782009-06-12T13:15:50.904-05:002009-06-12T13:15:50.904-05:00Rose, I could TOTALLY relate to your thoughts in t...Rose, I could TOTALLY relate to your thoughts in this post! Housework left undone, impulsive plant shopping, wanting alliums and other 'new' plants ('new' to me from other bloggers!)...wanting a baptisia, too;-) I also nearly jumped out of my seat (without my 'boot' on--glad I restrained myself!) when I saw your new cast iron pot! I have wanted one for ages...years, in fact. I've been to antique shops and still haven't seen one that was either a) light enough that I could pick up myself; b) small enough to fit in the car! c) the right price! I just MUST find one this summer. Thanks for reminding me Rose! That'll be one of my new 'quests'. As if I needed just one more 'quest'! How;s you unbirthday week going? Hope it's been good, being able to remain the same age;-) What is it, 37? I wish!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-25697154699512142772009-06-12T09:02:21.242-05:002009-06-12T09:02:21.242-05:00Utterly delightful post, Rose, and my, you look pe...Utterly delightful post, Rose, and my, you look perfect posed with the alliums! I'm also trying not to get Uptight about Unending chores in my Unfinished garden. Happy Unique Un-birthday!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-56924063624808073702009-06-12T08:58:07.111-05:002009-06-12T08:58:07.111-05:00Carol, U is not exactly an easy letter...thanks fo...Carol, U is not exactly an easy letter...thanks for dropping by.<br /><br />Tina, This year I feel as though I'm always behind, not sure why.<br /><br />Beckie, Is time going faster, or am I just getting slower? Either way, there never seems to be enough time to get everything done.<br /><br />Sherry, Thanks for the encouragement--I don't think any gardener's garden is ever truly finished.<br /><br />Racquel, Being a plant-aholic like you, it's no wonder I'm not finished:) We'll have to compare our baptisia next spring.<br /><br />Tumblewords, I think your poem fits my garden right now:)<br /><br />Reader Wil, Thank you; I'm hoping the results will be worth it.<br /><br />Cheryl, So true; once a project is finished, it starts all over again. Housework wouldn't be so bad, but having Sophie is like having a toddler in the house again:)<br /><br />Rambleonrose, Being a grammar geek is good! I'll definitely show the baptisia again as it grows.<br /><br />Gail, I can relate to that:) I agree we're going to see a lot of similar plants in our gardens over the course of the next year.<br /><br />Marmee, it's probably a good thing that I live in an area with cold winters. Winter gives me a chance to dream of the next year and renew my gardening energies.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-83551181721180874162009-06-12T01:10:31.002-05:002009-06-12T01:10:31.002-05:00rose,
if a garden was done what would we do...be ...rose,<br /><br />if a garden was done what would we do...be lost. that's how i feel in the winter with so many non-gardening months. thanks for showing us your lovely face. i always like to see the face behind the name. looks like you had a great time in chicago.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-23916793892063545662009-06-11T23:02:20.644-05:002009-06-11T23:02:20.644-05:00Rose, I read this post on Wednesday and was sure ...Rose, I read this post on Wednesday and was sure I left a comment, but apparently I didn't...talk about unfinished. <br /><br />I loved this post, it's chock full of goodness...Congrats on your baptisia...They are magnificent...Give it a lot of room! Mine is about 4 to 5 foot wide after 5 years! I think that SF has probably had an enormous effect upon the sale of a few key plants! Alliums, salvia, baptisia, prairie smoke....who knows if the bulb dealers will have alliums left!<br /><br />I hope you have had the best un-birthday week.<br /><br />GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-12024468055240321022009-06-11T20:52:58.761-05:002009-06-11T20:52:58.761-05:00I love the alliteration! (I cannot help but be a g...I love the alliteration! (I cannot help but be a grammar geek.) And of course the garden can never be finished...where's the fun in that? I'm glad you found a good baptisia! 'Purple Smoke' is a classic; please post future pictures!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-70864681558177669252009-06-11T15:21:25.901-05:002009-06-11T15:21:25.901-05:00Hi Rose...I will not mention my house.....
I have...Hi Rose...I will not mention my house.....<br /><br />I have so much to do in the garden at the moment. As soon as the grass is cut, the edges done, borders weeded, flowering shrubs cut back....it is time to do it all again....<br /><br />I love alliums and have them dotted all around the garden. I love them as much as verbena bonariensis. They are easy and attract wildlife. They also never block the view ....you can see beyond them so easily.....great. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Must go Rose, it is 9.00p.m. and I still have the greenhouse to sort out.....<br /><br />Sleep well, I will......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-83225111010335390312009-06-11T01:56:14.172-05:002009-06-11T01:56:14.172-05:00Well I understand that you are always busy in your...Well I understand that you are always busy in your garden and the work will never be finished, but the result will always be lovely and colourful! Thanks for this lovely post.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-36976938450563301352009-06-11T00:07:59.885-05:002009-06-11T00:07:59.885-05:00What fun - love the way you think and the lovely p...What fun - love the way you think and the lovely photos!Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82094845497482407172009-06-10T19:42:13.113-05:002009-06-10T19:42:13.113-05:00Your "U" post was quite entertaining thi...Your "U" post was quite entertaining this week Rose. Congrats on the Purple Smoke Baptisia. I added a white one to my garden this year & it's much smaller than yours. Hopefully we'll both have blooms next spring at least. :) I'm still planting things in my garden too, if I find something I love it comes home with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7590523283262450432009-06-10T19:24:59.773-05:002009-06-10T19:24:59.773-05:00Dear Rose,
Lots of well...uns....all are so unders...Dear Rose,<br />Lots of well...uns....all are so understandable. I too have an unfinished garden after 37 years...<br />I am undoing and so often undecided on what to do...always love seeing your flowers.<br />Fun U!<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55504841674678426932009-06-10T18:49:23.501-05:002009-06-10T18:49:23.501-05:00UNFAIR to be so creative with the U's! I loved...UNFAIR to be so creative with the U's! I loved this post. It is one we gardeners can all relate to. Especially the 'unfinished' house work. I will just have to take off work early some day so we can go to the nursey where you found the pot. I supsect that's where the Baptisia came from as well. Maybe next week we can find the time to celebrate your un birthday. :)beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-58456596588507305502009-06-10T18:11:17.605-05:002009-06-10T18:11:17.605-05:00My sentiments exactly. Most everything has to take...My sentiments exactly. Most everything has to take a backseat to the garden. it has been rough this year for some reason. I am almost done though. Glad you are making headway on the pot ghetto. Soon you'll be done and able to reap the fruits of your labor.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-8596256818629055672009-06-10T16:31:23.678-05:002009-06-10T16:31:23.678-05:00Very creative post...you used lots of U's...be...Very creative post...you used lots of U's...beautiful flowers...love the last picture...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345580399066644764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-27327395949609114972009-06-10T15:38:56.373-05:002009-06-10T15:38:56.373-05:00Hildred and Charles, Thank you for visiting, and I...Hildred and Charles, Thank you for visiting, and I enjoyed finding your lovely blogs.<br /><br />Maggie May, I've never planted alliums before, but the ones we saw in Chicago were gorgeous. Creative? Hmmm, I had to think awhile for this one:)<br /><br />Suburbia, Ah, you are too nice! 45 sounds very young to me--enjoy! <br /><br />Roger, Thank you, and thanks for visiting!<br /><br />Liz, don't you just love that pot? I prefer not to remember my birthdays anymore:)<br /><br />Jay, My daughter thinks I have a serious plant problem:)<br /><br />Lisa, Thank you for the unbirthday wishes! Yes, a note has been made to order alliums for next year--should I plant them in the fall or early spring?<br /><br />Monica, Thanks; this post was also Unintentionally longer than planned. I just can't seem to stop talking...<br /><br />Joyce, I agree--books and plants, two things I can't seem to stop buying. The great thing about the alliums I think is that they are blooming when the other spring flowers are done and the summer ones haven't really started.<br /><br />Marnie, I really loved my "oranges and Lemons" last year and don't understand what happened to them. I've run out of planting room already:)<br /><br />Susie, No, if the garden was "finished", what would I shop for??<br /><br />Cindy, I have to give credit to Marnie (Roses and Lilacs) for the term "pot ghetto." It seems to fit my collection. Thanks for the birthday wishes, and I'm already putting back my pennies for Buffalo:)<br /><br />MMD, I really liked the picture, although a second look at it reminded me that celebrities always pose standing up so everything doesn't settle in the middle:) Thanks for the tips on the baptisia, and no, I'd have nothing to dream about or work for if I didn't keep tweaking the garden.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-35779642312457150672009-06-10T13:58:33.242-05:002009-06-10T13:58:33.242-05:00I'm glad you like the photo I took. So often ...I'm glad you like the photo I took. So often I see photos of myself and cringe. You will love Baptisia 'Purple Smoke.' Be patient, as it takes a couple of years to settle in, then it performs wonderfully.<br />Would you really want your garden to be finished? I wouldn't, as there'd be nothing for me to do.<br />Happy UnBirthday!Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-42336561751475520082009-06-10T11:36:30.068-05:002009-06-10T11:36:30.068-05:00Rose, that is a great picture of you! I'm stil...Rose, that is a great picture of you! I'm still chuckling over the term 'pot ghetto' ... I call it the holding area but your term is much more descriptive of the reality! Happy Un-Birthday: here's to a wonderful year. I look forward to spending more time visiting with you next year in Buffalo!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-59201254928029356112009-06-10T10:09:00.426-05:002009-06-10T10:09:00.426-05:00I definitely think that is one of the fun things a...I definitely think that is one of the fun things about gardening, it's never finished and truthfully, do we want it to be?!?!?<br /><br />Water and weeding? I hear ya girl!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86545382938473055862009-06-10T08:43:24.320-05:002009-06-10T08:43:24.320-05:00Good morning Rose, I purchased Goblin this year bu...Good morning Rose, I purchased Goblin this year but wish I'd gotten Oranges and Lemons instead. Maybe I'll run across it still this spring.<br /><br />I agree, the gardens will never be 'finished'. Something dies or something looks bad. Then there will always be new 'must have' plants so the garden will have to be enlarged again and again.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.com