tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post6764419933172496251..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: A Tour of the Idea Garden for Wildflower WednesdayRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87798553137530474022013-08-04T13:40:57.164-05:002013-08-04T13:40:57.164-05:00Gardeninacity, yes, all volunteers! An endless su...Gardeninacity, yes, all volunteers! An endless supply of compost and mulch helps, too:)<br /><br />Scott, Exactly--we've had some failures in this garden, so it's nice to have someone else experiment first.<br /><br />Linda, If you ever come downstate, be sure to stop in--I'd love to give you a tour!<br /><br />Marguerite, I always make a point of visiting the East border whenever I work at the garden--it's fantastic!<br /><br />Jennifer, I hope I didn't discourage anyone from the Hypericum because of the Japanese beetles, but they seemed to really like this plant almost as much as the roses.<br /><br />Jean, It really is a joy to volunteer here, because I am constantly inspired.<br /><br />Marijke, That's my favorite section, too--it's bound to put a smile on anyone's face!<br /><br />Joy, the little trucks made us smile that day, too:) I wish my fancier agastaches were as hardy as this one.<br /><br />Sally, Visiting other gardens is my favorite summer activity; it always inspires me to work a little harder in my own:)<br /><br />Maggie, The other day a volunteer brought her little daughter along while she worked. The little girl was wearing a fairy costume, and we called her "the garden fairy." She had a great time visiting all of us and made us smile, too.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-58201279683616052712013-08-04T11:03:30.385-05:002013-08-04T11:03:30.385-05:00Love the way that the garden is made up of little ...Love the way that the garden is made up of little gardens (rooms) and I particularly love the children's garden.<br />Those blooms are magnificent. It is a job to pick just one or two.The lilies and the purple petunias probably!<br />Maggie x<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52441260940483393322013-08-03T20:42:15.569-05:002013-08-03T20:42:15.569-05:00There's nothing better than a garden tour. I ...There's nothing better than a garden tour. I need to go on one. Yes, that is just what I need. I loved your photos. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-26070054658974828962013-08-03T17:28:34.005-05:002013-08-03T17:28:34.005-05:00Rose girl what wonderful gardens to pass from .. e...Rose girl what wonderful gardens to pass from .. each so different and so eye catching .. I laughed about the sand and the little trucks, too cute.<br />My Hypericum disappeared some where so I never got the chance to see berries, darn it! and it had such startling yellow foliage.<br />All the plants are so interesting .. cardoon and giant thistle really draw attention don't they?<br />I also have Golden Jubilee from a plant I had years ago .. they can be wonderfully stubborn in staying in the garden .. I have a plain blue one that is over 12 years old and I didn't think they could hang on that long!<br />Great post girl .. enjoyed it very much! <br />Joy : )CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55178497468440849612013-07-31T01:25:18.197-05:002013-07-31T01:25:18.197-05:00What a wonderful place to visit. I love the easter...What a wonderful place to visit. I love the eastern border with it's warm colours.<br />Have a wonderful day Rose.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-44304404268231909302013-07-30T08:56:18.994-05:002013-07-30T08:56:18.994-05:00That looks like such a lovely place Rose! You are ...That looks like such a lovely place Rose! You are very lucky to have that nearby. I would be there all the time, too. Thanks for the great tour.Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-22722778822394242282013-07-29T07:57:38.427-05:002013-07-29T07:57:38.427-05:00What a nice place to take visitors and get a few i...What a nice place to take visitors and get a few ideas yourself. I eyed some St John's Wart at a local nursery on the weekend, and knowing now that Japanese Beetles like it, I am glad I decided to give it a pass. Like you, I really like the reds and oranges in the East Border.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-67427887518161497182013-07-28T18:12:15.528-05:002013-07-28T18:12:15.528-05:00Like you, that hot coloured bed has completely cha...Like you, that hot coloured bed has completely changed my mind about oranges and reds. WOW, what a great bed that is. It definitely inspired some ideas for me!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-11710657008161120822013-07-28T13:34:03.818-05:002013-07-28T13:34:03.818-05:00Thank you for the tour, Rose! I have wanted to vi...Thank you for the tour, Rose! I have wanted to visit the Idea Garden since first hearing of it several years ago. What a wonderful place to volunteer! garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-21538990836546162722013-07-26T18:43:33.135-05:002013-07-26T18:43:33.135-05:00I love gardens like that...so full of new plants a...I love gardens like that...so full of new plants and great ideas to inspire us in our own gardens...plus, they can try them out first so we know what to expect!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-56958914540804680532013-07-26T10:40:14.139-05:002013-07-26T10:40:14.139-05:00What a gorgeous garden! And doubly impressive sinc...What a gorgeous garden! And doubly impressive since it is maintained by volunteers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-65225602058072409882013-07-26T07:53:54.362-05:002013-07-26T07:53:54.362-05:00Janet, Like any garden, the Idea Garden is always ...Janet, Like any garden, the Idea Garden is always changing, which makes it fun to work in, too. One element it doesn't have is a shady area--we all wish this could be added!<br /><br />Skeeter, Before I joined the MG program, my friend and I would try to get here at least once each season--it certainly looks different each time! I don't know much about Hypericum, but Gail does. I don't know if the berries are present on all varieties or not.<br /><br />W2W, This is the main project of the local MG group, but they also have three other big projects as well as a few smaller ones. We maintain a garden at the County Nursing Home (where I also volunteer), one at the Crisis Nursery, and another one at the county juvenile detention center, which includes a terrific educational program for the kids as well. We've got some very enthusiastic members who certainly have inspired me!<br /><br />Liz, I so agree! I like to know what a plant is, especially if it's something I really like and would like to plant in my own garden.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-85228829448342560902013-07-26T07:37:00.140-05:002013-07-26T07:37:00.140-05:00Tina, we do have an active MG group, and it's ...Tina, we do have an active MG group, and it's not unusual on some Saturday mornings to see as many as 40-50 people working here. In other words, you won't see many weeds here:)<br /><br />Cassi, I really have enjoyed working here. I've learned so much, but you're right I take a sense of pride and ownership in our little area.<br /><br />Beth, You must have read my mind! I was just thinking the other day that a little "mini-fling" would be nice for central Midwest bloggers--even if it's just a day trip. Another place I've always wanted to visit is the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford. We should plan something!<br /><br />Sue, Thanks for the tip on the mountain mint. You're so right about plants acting differently--I have planted a few things that were thugs in my friend's garden that haven't spread at all in mine.<br /><br />Kalantikin, If you are ever in central Illinois, contact me and I would love to give you a tour of this garden!<br /><br />Nadezda, I will probably show more photos of this place from time to time, because there is so much more to see!<br /><br />Sarah, Yes, and it also has problems with voles and weeds like bindweed. No garden can escape pests:)<br /><br /><br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-64721009626355605532013-07-26T07:20:57.677-05:002013-07-26T07:20:57.677-05:00Lisa, So glad you were able to come! Yes, cooler ...Lisa, So glad you were able to come! Yes, cooler weather would have been nice.<br /><br />Laurrie, I know there are gardeners in the area who've never been here, but it really is a great resource. I've gotten a lot of ideas for my own garden from here.<br /><br />Gail, You may be right about the Cup plant--I couldn't see the foliage in my photos to look more closely. Thanks, as always, for hosting WW!<br /><br />Lea, Thanks for coming along on the tour!<br /><br />Gaia, I'm sure you're not the only one who doesn't know it exists, including a lot of locals. It's probably not on the local tourist brochure:)<br /><br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7183845852421277762013-07-25T15:27:42.423-05:002013-07-25T15:27:42.423-05:00I'm not surprised it's such a popular gard...I'm not surprised it's such a popular garden! I do think every garden open to the public should have id tags on the plants. it's really annoying when you see a nice one but haven't a clue what it is!Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86027725397516996022013-07-25T13:04:33.130-05:002013-07-25T13:04:33.130-05:00I enjoyed this virtual visit, Rose. It's amazi...I enjoyed this virtual visit, Rose. It's amazing how large of an area that garden encompasses. Is it the only project that your county MG group cares for? I would think there would be plenty of work to do if it were. That seating area in the children's garden has definitely given me an idea. It really raises the roof on possibilities for container gardening. walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-57873249008211752182013-07-25T11:25:53.347-05:002013-07-25T11:25:53.347-05:00A wonderful place and so nice to have it open for ...A wonderful place and so nice to have it open for everyone to enjoy! With different things happening from week to week, I too would be taking weekly visits to see the changes...<br /><br />My St Johns Wart does not have those berry's but it is only 2 years old so maybe too young. I shall keep and eye on it and see if berry's appear..Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91980401697459131952013-07-25T10:42:58.129-05:002013-07-25T10:42:58.129-05:00I've enjoyed your previous mentions of the Ide...I've enjoyed your previous mentions of the Idea Garden, but this tour was wonderful, what a fabulous resource for novices and experts alike, and what a great place to work. I really like the way it is obviously constantly evolving, and the way you experiment with plants too. Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10852583814252459132013-07-25T09:58:45.848-05:002013-07-25T09:58:45.848-05:00The Idea Garden is indeed a great idea. I can see ...The Idea Garden is indeed a great idea. I can see how it would be inspirational. It makes me feel a little better that even a model garden has Japanese beetle problems.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-15904653410667097812013-07-25T03:57:27.160-05:002013-07-25T03:57:27.160-05:00Rose, you had a wonderful trip to Idea garden and ...Rose, you had a wonderful trip to Idea garden and I reading and watching photos enjoyed this garden. I love the gazebo with plants on its roof! Pretty lilies, dalias, landscapes are well done.<br />Thank you for sharing!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-65102550480275809362013-07-25T03:21:54.059-05:002013-07-25T03:21:54.059-05:00Thanks Rose for visiting my site. And this Idea Ga...Thanks Rose for visiting my site. And this Idea Garden is so spectacular, if i am also your visitor it will be my request to also bring me there! Your photos are equally nice and i am amazed at the labor of love of volunteers. I can't imagine they are all native plants.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-2734803076838120252013-07-24T21:52:36.313-05:002013-07-24T21:52:36.313-05:00Thanks for the tour, Rose. That sure is a beautif...Thanks for the tour, Rose. That sure is a beautiful place! <br /><br />If you get the short tooth mountain mint, just pick up the stems in the spring, and it won't spread much. Well, I shouldn't say that, because it may behave differently in different areas. Mine has been in the same spot at least 5 years, and it has been very manageable.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-51103115495090923162013-07-24T21:42:58.546-05:002013-07-24T21:42:58.546-05:00Wow, that is a colorful, healthy garden! The Ornam...Wow, that is a colorful, healthy garden! The Ornamental Millet is fun, and I love the color of the 'Cappuccino' Rudbeckia. I was thinking it would be fun to tour gardens with fellow bloggers. I'm thinking about organizing an outing to Rockford's Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens or Janesville's Rotary Garden. It would be fun to meet somewhere. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-60117671824011353332013-07-24T16:16:14.889-05:002013-07-24T16:16:14.889-05:00What a gorgeous garden! It must be a joy to be par...What a gorgeous garden! It must be a joy to be part of creating and maintaining something like that.Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-79323012426580717612013-07-24T11:33:57.976-05:002013-07-24T11:33:57.976-05:00It's a beautiful garden and what a great resou...It's a beautiful garden and what a great resource for locals. Your master gardener group is very active and busy! That lily might be 'Black Beauty'. I just saw one in person at our local garden club meeting and loved the star inside of it. tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.com