tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.comments2023-11-28T19:03:36.774-08:00Playin' Outsidevbdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540606885226214022noreply@blogger.comBlogger492125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-22798581061694805432020-12-09T11:44:36.605-08:002020-12-09T11:44:36.605-08:00Why is it so difficult to find the best native pla...Why is it so difficult to find the best native plants? I would love to find this and also clematis. Impossible. And yet I see them growing out in the wild. Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-15678100373855617962020-06-26T14:30:29.107-07:002020-06-26T14:30:29.107-07:00I love Ironweed. I have the tall species and somet...I love Ironweed. I have the tall species and sometimes give it the Chelsey chop so keep it in bounds! So glad you are sharing a wildflower. xoxoGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-58130995354463654722020-06-25T07:53:32.437-07:002020-06-25T07:53:32.437-07:00Well done. Must ry not myself but have too many pr...Well done. Must ry not myself but have too many problems with the new blogger. I tried switching over to new blogger but switched back. Undoubtedly we will learn.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-62219838195907278852019-09-05T13:32:06.755-07:002019-09-05T13:32:06.755-07:00Oh, aren't we all ready for a reprieve? It has...Oh, aren't we all ready for a reprieve? It has been one long, hot August. Glad to hear the lily is making things cheery.cathttp://www.thewhimsicalgardner.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-53715127354686433452019-08-13T11:18:38.168-07:002019-08-13T11:18:38.168-07:00Sigh. So true, even here in the interior valleys o...Sigh. So true, even here in the interior valleys of southern California. A little less humidity perhaps, but it is yellow outside. You put it all very well especially second paragraph.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-76441149359086891142019-08-13T07:49:02.852-07:002019-08-13T07:49:02.852-07:00Hot as heck here too. In addition to gardening cho...Hot as heck here too. In addition to gardening chores sitting by the wayside, we aren't walking either....hello a few extra pounds. <br />Thirty-four years ago, my first was born in Texas...42nd consecutive over 100 degrees. Dear God I was miserable. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-76896254805989677432019-08-12T23:34:15.772-07:002019-08-12T23:34:15.772-07:00I just did a post myself about bone dry Texas. I g...I just did a post myself about bone dry Texas. I guess my photos didn’t convince them. Somehow I managed to make the camera lie. What a stinker this summer is.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-58421732160526301002019-08-12T19:14:21.053-07:002019-08-12T19:14:21.053-07:00Counting the days!Counting the days!Pam/Digginghttps://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-25669818311254887522019-08-12T12:26:20.899-07:002019-08-12T12:26:20.899-07:00Right there with you. Horrid weather. I just water...Right there with you. Horrid weather. I just water things quickly and run back in. A few containers. I picked some tomatoes and peppers today. I was sopping wet. ~~DeeDee Nashhttps://reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-70789802423863032952019-06-04T18:59:16.208-07:002019-06-04T18:59:16.208-07:00I ran across your blog when I was on Rock Rose, an...I ran across your blog when I was on Rock Rose, and have really enjoyed perusing your posts! I've recently moved from Austin to Dripping Springs and now have a lot more room for gardening. Like you, I'm learning more about design, and hoping that my new garden will be the best yet. I had a 3000 gallon rainwater collection at the last house, and will be getting a 5000 gallon system here soon. And a fence. Then the fun really starts! I hope you'll continue to share your experiences. Thank you for a great blog!Maggie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613045785534559200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-48966129215561063072019-06-01T17:25:05.317-07:002019-06-01T17:25:05.317-07:00Your garden is spectacular, clearly demonstrating ...Your garden is spectacular, clearly demonstrating your understanding of design. So lovely!Holly Salmonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-61061468081276913472019-06-01T16:30:18.417-07:002019-06-01T16:30:18.417-07:00What an interesting post, Vicki.
I bumbled into...What an interesting post, Vicki. <br /><br />I bumbled into design through my years of hearing talks, in our Winter Lecture Series that I organized at the Garden where I worked, then realizing I had a knack for design having an artistic bent. It was totally a path back to creativity, too.<br /><br />My hubbie and I have always had nature in mind in our landscapes, so mimicking nature has been a good teacher! We're doing that again in our Quebec garden (and least my hubbie is! He's doing all of the landscape gardening.<br /><br />Look forward to seeing you in Denver.Lisa Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-29934716088263458032019-06-01T06:42:58.071-07:002019-06-01T06:42:58.071-07:00I love your garden and can't wait to see you i...I love your garden and can't wait to see you in Colorado! <br />You bring up good points about plant chaos and clumps of green throughout...I am in need of a steady hand for design. With new goals in mind- deer resistant plants and pollinator friendly gardens I am on my way. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-9124255834609036832019-06-01T04:42:27.072-07:002019-06-01T04:42:27.072-07:00I loved visiting your garden and home. They are bo...I loved visiting your garden and home. They are both charming. So glad to have you in my life. Fling has brought us all so much! xoxoGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-20784066028509915152019-05-31T22:41:08.364-07:002019-05-31T22:41:08.364-07:00I'm really glad you enjoy Garden Spark, Vicki....I'm really glad you enjoy Garden Spark, Vicki. Thank you for spreading the word and for being a regular attendee. I look forward to touring more gardens with you soon at Denver Garden Bloggers Fling!Pam/Digginghttps://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-5765633813318375332019-05-31T13:07:34.683-07:002019-05-31T13:07:34.683-07:00"a creeping discomfort with the chaos at home..."a creeping discomfort with the chaos at home"... I distinctly remember returning from the SF Fling and feeling that same emotion. I spurred me to make changes but I'd never actually thought of it in this way. You rock and I look forward to seeing you in Denver!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-15566484122988779732019-01-23T16:13:53.216-08:002019-01-23T16:13:53.216-08:00I have no idea, but I think it's lovely.I have no idea, but I think it's lovely.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-65642683361133526882018-06-30T16:08:33.624-07:002018-06-30T16:08:33.624-07:00Quite fascinating. I saw nesting boxes as in your...Quite fascinating. I saw nesting boxes as in your photo at one of the Fling gardens. That the nests can be inspected and cleaned daily by humans without is a surprise. <br /><br />Lovely that people are helping the birds to a healthy start in life. And those cookies are great!Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-18495991459881247072018-06-25T14:40:25.562-07:002018-06-25T14:40:25.562-07:00I remember seeing those interesting bird houses in...I remember seeing those interesting bird houses in a couple of locations during the Fling (like the Tanglewild stop). I'm glad to hear that they're well used!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-3833772401704730382018-06-23T18:07:40.880-07:002018-06-23T18:07:40.880-07:00Purple martins are great to have -- those cookies ...Purple martins are great to have -- those cookies look nice, too!Lisa Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-91177087365232506492018-06-22T18:53:29.961-07:002018-06-22T18:53:29.961-07:00How great to have purple martins! I’ve always enj...How great to have purple martins! I’ve always enjoyed them, but never had them close (aside from the garden where I used to work and the University golf course nearby).Lisa Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-85640344073877859982018-06-22T14:44:37.826-07:002018-06-22T14:44:37.826-07:00That's quite a job. So the birds are not bothe...That's quite a job. So the birds are not bothered by this, I guess.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-36096436641435935372018-06-22T13:23:52.017-07:002018-06-22T13:23:52.017-07:00What a fun event. Loved the Purple Martin cookiesWhat a fun event. Loved the Purple Martin cookiesJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-81154557501451341692018-04-27T22:20:45.926-07:002018-04-27T22:20:45.926-07:00It would be fun to hang out with all the wonderful...It would be fun to hang out with all the wonderful gardeners and bloggers, but to see beautiful gardens too is heaven. Can't wait to share the weekend with you again, Vicki! Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145164699422065790.post-88709015567361708922018-04-26T19:43:05.613-07:002018-04-26T19:43:05.613-07:00Can't wait, Vicki - and I'm looking forwar...Can't wait, Vicki - and I'm looking forward to catching up!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.com