tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2851832644837260230..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: move over, flowersMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-62193766620875111142007-06-29T20:56:00.000-04:002007-06-29T20:56:00.000-04:00ml:great question. happy to quantify my thoughts o...ml:<BR/>great question. <BR/>happy to quantify my thoughts on geraniums for you. <BR/><BR/>i hear the thinking behind your observation -- with all the cool names and exotic designs of other flowers--why geraniums?<BR/><BR/>unfortunately i live in a zone that doesn't grow most of those exotic plant life-- at least not prolifically. we are located right in the middle of the state on the gulf coast,Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49868460421818678212007-06-29T00:42:00.000-04:002007-06-29T00:42:00.000-04:00i have a generic comment: i was a bit surprised to...i have a generic comment: i was a bit surprised to see at the bottom of your blog the picture of a geranium as your favorite flower. <BR/><BR/>with all the cool names and exotic designs of other flowers, i found it interesting that such a simple flower is your favorite. why is that? just curious.MacKenzie Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908021351863444144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88058580821996334342007-06-25T09:55:00.000-04:002007-06-25T09:55:00.000-04:00nt: thank you. a little at a time. your house and ...nt: thank you. <BR/><BR/>a little at a time. your house and yard are looking fabulous too. i know you will keep expanding into more areas and the wonderful thing about where you live is you have different choices. there are some colorful plants you can experiment with that we can't grow here.and i am a little jealous of that wonderful garden shop you have, Espositos... not sure i spelled that Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-60056584430850283342007-06-25T09:47:00.000-04:002007-06-25T09:47:00.000-04:00mlm,i am with you on the names-- they are attracti...mlm,<BR/>i am with you on the names-- they are attractions in themselves. each one really does fit the visual of the plant, even though they aren't the true botanical names. for instance the scientific term for 'jewels of opar' is Talinum Paniculatum Variegata. the only reason i even know that is because i try to remember to keep one identification tag, for reference, off of any purchase i make. Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-91607217088199800802007-06-25T08:05:00.000-04:002007-06-25T08:05:00.000-04:00okay, now i have to add "florida sweethearts" to m...okay, now i have to add "florida sweethearts" to my list of faves. what a delightful name!MLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466105409508105428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-91236920685876834352007-06-24T21:42:00.000-04:002007-06-24T21:42:00.000-04:00The garden looks better than ever. As we cultivate...The garden looks better than ever. As we cultivate and grow our own garden and learn what it takes to design, plant and maintain it I have a much greater appreciation for what you have done in your yard. <BR/><BR/>Our goal is to start trying to incorporate some of the plants that "pop" with color to maintain a great look all year long. <BR/><BR/>You have given us some great ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-3364141176388484932007-06-24T19:28:00.000-04:002007-06-24T19:28:00.000-04:00What an interesting post! I read it with much enth...What an interesting post! I read it with much enthusiasm, only to discover that it was like I was back in college trying to read Spanish. Or French. Or..., you get the idea. While I don't totally understand what you're saying (nor do I really, really want to because it would mean a lot of work for a novice like me), I can TOTALLY appreciate the gorgeousness of your garden!<BR/><BR/>And there are MLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466105409508105428noreply@blogger.com