tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post3244047775925859848..comments2024-03-28T09:27:28.962-07:00Comments on creative savv: Mary, Mary, quite contrary . . .Lilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-76039350947708063262013-04-19T17:03:49.247-07:002013-04-19T17:03:49.247-07:00Oh wow! The news has been flooded with stories rel...Oh wow! The news has been flooded with stories related to the Boston explosion and Texas explosion. I don't watch a whole lot of news, so I didn't realize it was that bad! You are probably REALLY looking forward to some sunny and warm skies. I'll be keeping you and your area in my prayers.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-63170450033637991732013-04-19T16:59:43.623-07:002013-04-19T16:59:43.623-07:00There's an American rhyme along those lines, &...There's an American rhyme along those lines, "one for the blackbird, one for the crow, one for the cutworm and one to grow". The English version is "one for the rock, one for the crow, one to die and one to grow". Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-5517908282161136142013-04-19T12:08:09.894-07:002013-04-19T12:08:09.894-07:00Me and everyone else in the area! I'm learnin...Me and everyone else in the area! I'm learning to dislike the words "historic" and "rainfall" in the same sentence. Really, it's more of a nuisance than a disaster. At least we can stay in our home! The rivers are going to be at "historic flood level" this weekend (See? Historic is a bad word in some contexts!) and I shudder to think what some of the homeowners by the rivers are going to go through. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-38795982409129746122013-04-19T00:06:07.220-07:002013-04-19T00:06:07.220-07:00I have a very similar gardening plan. In fact, as ...I have a very similar gardening plan. In fact, as I'm planting the seeds I'm generally saying something like "One for me, one for the squirrels, one for me, one for the birds..." :-)EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-8264176974923686852013-04-18T21:03:22.916-07:002013-04-18T21:03:22.916-07:00Hi anexacting,
With all our rain here (which bring...Hi anexacting,<br />With all our rain here (which brings tons of weeds and moss everywhere), we learned early on, that hardscape was a lot easier to maintain than planted areas. But it has taken a lot of time and work to install. It's a lifetime plan, and we intend to be in this house for a long time, fortunately.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-69890152838435684682013-04-18T20:59:23.859-07:002013-04-18T20:59:23.859-07:00Hi Sharon,
It just seems so unimaginable that ther...Hi Sharon,<br />It just seems so unimaginable that there is snow in places still! Your spring should come soon, though, right? And then all that glory will come at once! Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-2692726965414385652013-04-18T20:56:30.124-07:002013-04-18T20:56:30.124-07:00Hi Kris,
Do you have standing water in your baseme...Hi Kris,<br />Do you have standing water in your basement? Oh, I hope that can be resolved quickly!<br /><br />And I hope all this rain will benefit the farmers, and not hinder their planting. I haven't heard a long-range forecast for this summer yet. Your rhubarb should really love the rain. I know ours does best in wet springs. Hope the rain lets up soon!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-52122966344938834532013-04-18T20:52:06.087-07:002013-04-18T20:52:06.087-07:00Hi Cat,
Oh no! I hope your tiny seedlings are surv...Hi Cat,<br />Oh no! I hope your tiny seedlings are surviving. What whacky weather! We lived in Utah for a few years and I do remember snow in mid-April. But what you will have is a quick warm-up, and your tomatoes, peppers, egg plant and squash will all love that, barring a draught. If it's not one thing, it's another, right? <br /><br />My gardening plan is always to plant a whole lot, with the thought in the back of my mind that not everything will turn out as planned. <br /><br />Let's hope that any snow you get on Monday will be minimal and short-lived!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-18572310817657179072013-04-18T20:31:26.459-07:002013-04-18T20:31:26.459-07:00Hi Cheapchick,
Tomorrow, if the weather is dry eno...Hi Cheapchick,<br />Tomorrow, if the weather is dry enough, I'll be out there with the weeds. I didn't get to weed-pulling the other day, and the yard is needing it!<br /><br />Good luck with your dahlias! My neighbor across the street grows beautiful dahlias. I have tried twice only to have the sprouts eaten by slugs. I'd like to try again some year, maybe in a different spot.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-59752813835689736372013-04-18T20:28:19.923-07:002013-04-18T20:28:19.923-07:00Hi Jayne,
I should find more ways to use lemon bal...Hi Jayne,<br />I should find more ways to use lemon balm, in addition to tea, and added to lemon poundcake.<br /><br />I am realizing, now, how fortunate a spring we've had this year, in the pacific northwest. While it's not exactly toasty warm here this week, I can not imagine seeing snow everywhere still. But your beautiful spring will come all in a rush! And on the bright side, no weeds to pull or lawn to mow, yet!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-69618934353557377192013-04-18T17:27:49.754-07:002013-04-18T17:27:49.754-07:00Hi Economies,
yeah, it sounds like they're not...Hi Economies,<br />yeah, it sounds like they're not getting enough sun. They're outside, is that right? (Not seedlings in a window indoors.) Do you have a spot outside that gets about 4-6 hours of continuous sun per day? I'd have to say that 4 hours would probably be the minimum for something like kale. What else do you have growing outside? Parsley is another one that I can plant in semi-sun and it still does well enough. Good luck!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-63504920951559447072013-04-18T17:23:38.412-07:002013-04-18T17:23:38.412-07:00Hi Jessica,
Soon, very soon, spring will arrive th...Hi Jessica,<br />Soon, very soon, spring will arrive there, too! I can hardly believe that April is more than half over.<br /><br />I started that hedge I think about 15 years ago. I took cuttings and allowed them to form roots for a year, then potted them in small pots for another 2 years. After those first 3 years I transplanted. And they were absolute babies. I think the hedge really began to look mature about 6 years ago. <br /><br />And you're right, it does take time. At 2 years, our yard was still a mud bowl in fall, winter and spring! Yours will come along in time, too.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-44923871443341349492013-04-18T16:47:49.869-07:002013-04-18T16:47:49.869-07:00Hi Jemma,
I have found that photographing our gard...Hi Jemma,<br />I have found that photographing our gardens has helped me to see it's better side. So often I focus on all the moss and weeds. But seeing them through the lens of a camera lifts my eyes up to really see the rest.<br /><br />My guess is spring is THE season for beauty in your area, with all sorts of flowers in bloom. I'm looking forward to roses, but have a couple of months yet.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-11369101434101859522013-04-18T16:36:15.446-07:002013-04-18T16:36:15.446-07:00Hi Pamela,
My mint isn't back yet, either. I l...Hi Pamela,<br />My mint isn't back yet, either. I lost 2 thyme plants and 1 rosemary plant this winter, as well. I'm starting over with both. I'm sure your rhubarb will indeed bounce back. It's pretty hard to kill rhubarb!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-52972983138741908492013-04-18T16:33:53.390-07:002013-04-18T16:33:53.390-07:00Hi live and learn!
I've got that on my list. ...Hi live and learn!<br />I've got that on my list. I just need to find the time to sketch it out. I would love to have some "critters" like yours (deer especially). We have ducks, squirrels, raccoons and rats (yes, rats outside, too!).Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-53312016031350179492013-04-18T15:39:48.738-07:002013-04-18T15:39:48.738-07:00You have been working so hard! I love your "h...You have been working so hard! I love your "hardscaping" features like the pond area, rock wall and paving stones. Also the little hedge around the prune/plum tree!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-14303665477172884512013-04-18T13:35:44.738-07:002013-04-18T13:35:44.738-07:00Beautiful gardens! We are still stuck with lots of...Beautiful gardens! We are still stuck with lots of snow on the ground here. Someday Spring will come!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590296068071294106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-83105953421874725172013-04-18T12:47:08.335-07:002013-04-18T12:47:08.335-07:00So pretty! Our only pond is the one in our baseme...So pretty! Our only pond is the one in our basement ... sigh. The snow EcoCat Lady is getting is coming down as record amounts of rain for us. Boo! But my daffodils are finally blooming and my hubby says the rhubarb is coming up. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-30876616882715472112013-04-18T11:13:24.314-07:002013-04-18T11:13:24.314-07:00Well... under a layer of frost cloth and about 6 i...Well... under a layer of frost cloth and about 6 inches of snow I've (hopefully still) got snap peas, spinach, onions and lettuce seedlings coming up. In my little souther window greenhouse I've got summer squash, tomatoes, peppers, egg plant, and various pumpkins and winter squash all sprouting. <br /><br />I just hope we get some actual spring weather... they're saying more snow on Monday. It got down to 14 degrees last night. OY! But knowing how Colorado weather goes, it could very easily be 85 and scorching in a week or two. Oh, the challenges of Rocky Mountain gardening! :-)EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-18210900821966086932013-04-18T09:56:38.521-07:002013-04-18T09:56:38.521-07:00I love your yard! I spent an hour yesterday just ...I love your yard! I spent an hour yesterday just wrestling with weeds-that was my workout for the day. I did splurge on two dahlias though :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-49440068512316961492013-04-18T07:46:26.944-07:002013-04-18T07:46:26.944-07:00Spring has definitely arrived in your backyard -- ...Spring has definitely arrived in your backyard -- and what a great start to what I hope is another highly productive harvest. I'm so envious of your incredibly healthy looking lemon balm. It's one of my favourite herbs to grow (as annual, sadly) so I was drooling over your gorgeous pic.<br /><br />In my yard, I still have way to0 much snow. I can see my raised beds, but can't get to them yet, due to 3 feet of snow between my path and the garden area. Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627803031033137170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-60448411322892726442013-04-18T07:15:59.150-07:002013-04-18T07:15:59.150-07:00Your garden is awesome :) I've been meaning to...Your garden is awesome :) I've been meaning to ask you - I planted some kale seeds and have tall skinny seedlings with two leaves at the top. They're all kind of bent over though, and I was wondering if this is normal or maybe they're not getting enough sun. My new place is surrounded by quite a few trees, so getting a sunny spot is a bit of a challenge!Economies of Kalehttp://www.economiesofkale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-6526194758836680342013-04-18T07:07:15.925-07:002013-04-18T07:07:15.925-07:00Waaa! Nothing. Here in Canada we're just in ...Waaa! Nothing. Here in Canada we're just in taking-off-the-winter-coat weather. It's still unpredictable with frost. Also my area has very heavy clay so my beds are still unworkable. We've only been here two years so I keep telling myself that it takes time. I LOVE your garden, the mix of pretty and practical and I ESPECIALLY admire your hedge! How long ago did you plant those cuttings?Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-75203896146959580592013-04-18T05:44:36.008-07:002013-04-18T05:44:36.008-07:00Lili,
Such a lovely and big garden you have! I wo...Lili,<br />Such a lovely and big garden you have! I would love to have that space. It reminds me of a park-so interesting how intune you are to all of your plants-they surely are thriving under your care!<br />My garden is growing petunias, geraniums, sweet william and roses! I have tried veggies so many times but something just isn't right!<br />Happy Thursday-<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-49586948471200814772013-04-18T05:26:23.698-07:002013-04-18T05:26:23.698-07:00Your garden looks great! It's been so cool her...Your garden looks great! It's been so cool here in Massachusetts that a lot of my herbs aren't coming back that well (can't find the mint and the lemon balm looks sickly). I can't find my rhubarb, either! Hope it bounces back! Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890268843343589071noreply@blogger.com