tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2921199805349999858..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Day 2: Twelve Days of Christmas in a Florida GardenMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46931140074676487312009-12-04T19:20:24.308-05:002009-12-04T19:20:24.308-05:00Gail,
Gardeners are just the most special kinds of...Gail,<br />Gardeners are just the most special kinds of people. Even in cases where there are no other common interests somehow gardening/plants will pull two folks together in meaningful ways. <br /><br />Birdbaths are a favorite garden addition around here. There are several and all are used frequently by my critter friends... even a stray cat once in a while. Besides that, they are so Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13425607047802416682009-12-04T14:22:13.552-05:002009-12-04T14:22:13.552-05:00I know you might think I'm contradicting mysel...I know you might think I'm contradicting myself when I usually recommend Florida Friendly Plants and now I suggest you think about tall Indica Azaleas. I have lots of 18 year plants that did take some watering to get them established in unimproved soil. I used plenty of oak leaves and drip irrigation. Now they are enormous plants that I never water. I do pile on the oak leaves every year and Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-48958998533498841682009-12-04T11:40:48.799-05:002009-12-04T11:40:48.799-05:00Meems, I was reading some of the comments and was ...Meems, I was reading some of the comments and was again struck with how fortunate we bloggers are to have friends give us suggestions, offer support and admire our gardens! <br /><br />I like the birdbath and didn't appreciate what a statement they can make until I added them to C&L!<br /><br />Happiest of days to you!<br /><br />gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85566351835260037042009-12-04T09:14:58.662-05:002009-12-04T09:14:58.662-05:00Rick,
Great suggestion. Did some googling on it .....Rick,<br />Great suggestion. Did some googling on it ... always amazed at the varied and sometimes conflicting information given for plants. <br /><br />This new bed will be used as a sort of screen between us and the north-side neighbor's yard. I'm envisioning a mix of specimen trees and shrubs for the back layer ~ none growing over 12-15' tall. Those back plants will need to be Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63793121717869741592009-12-04T07:53:41.366-05:002009-12-04T07:53:41.366-05:00Mail order source for Haley's Comet. http://w...Mail order source for Haley's Comet. http://www.woodlanders.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=1371Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-2419299545982866252009-12-04T07:49:11.618-05:002009-12-04T07:49:11.618-05:00I have had the native anise Illicium floridanum in...I have had the native anise Illicium floridanum in a partially shaded spot for 21 years and I have never been impressed with it other than the fact that it has survived droughts and El Ninos through the years. It needs more water than I am willing to give it. Not much on flowers and structure. The only pace I see it is in nurseries that sell native plants. Look at this new one if you are thinkingRick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46256540915629611252009-12-03T23:24:03.986-05:002009-12-03T23:24:03.986-05:00Susan,
There are two places where the caladiums ar...Susan,<br />There are two places where the caladiums are still putting on a show. Both were planted in July... it's been fun to see how long they would last. <br /><br />Betsy,<br />So happy Marmee is posting, too. Her photos are always a treat to the eyes. <br /><br />Hocking Hills,<br />Finding something just right makes those old haunts even more seasoned favorites. Thanks for stopping by.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-15990593207770449072009-12-03T19:13:01.700-05:002009-12-03T19:13:01.700-05:00Lovin this twelve days of Christmas.
It pays to p...Lovin this twelve days of Christmas. <br />It pays to poke around. It is a lovely birdbath and looks wonderful in its spot.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31272460347149889992009-12-03T18:36:36.382-05:002009-12-03T18:36:36.382-05:00Love your 12 Days of Christmas idea, Meems. I alr...Love your 12 Days of Christmas idea, Meems. I already checked Marmee's.... Great idea.<br /><br />Love the birdbath... It fits perfectly in your garden.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-32967055615614691222009-12-03T18:15:25.945-05:002009-12-03T18:15:25.945-05:00Very nice birdbath. It just seems like the old one...Very nice birdbath. It just seems like the old ones are the best. My caladiums are pretty much done for the year. Yours still look great.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-72228898340751746582009-12-03T14:38:42.033-05:002009-12-03T14:38:42.033-05:00Rick,
Always value your thoughts... these are some...Rick,<br />Always value your thoughts... these are some good suggestions. I've had pinwheel jasmine on my list of additions (can you believe I don't have any?) but hadn't thought so much about the blue sage. The sasanquas would go very nicely in my new space (when I get it dug out). I'm thinking I'll have to wait until January to get started on it at this point. Probably good Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14663328780733585532009-12-03T09:03:23.354-05:002009-12-03T09:03:23.354-05:00Meems,
I was walking around my garden this morning...Meems,<br />I was walking around my garden this morning after .8 inches of rain last night and admiring the Sasanquas, Pinwheel Jasmine and Eranthemum pulchella(Blue sage) blooms and think of your background border plants for your new garden expansion. I know you were thinking of natives but these are really good carefree tall bloomers for the amount of shade you have. The Blue Sage and Jasmine Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-739081488097854422009-12-03T07:55:03.532-05:002009-12-03T07:55:03.532-05:00Jake,
Don't forget to position your bird baths...Jake,<br />Don't forget to position your bird baths where the birdies can find shelter close by. They need to feel safe when visiting their favorite watering spots.<br /><br />Sylvia,<br />You are so right... that is what was so thrilling. I am so picky about my bird baths. I found it by chance soon after I completed that projected. Yay for sunshine and coffee, dear Sylvia. Hope it holds out Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-29839081683434649342009-12-03T07:05:45.713-05:002009-12-03T07:05:45.713-05:00well i am late to the 12 days party but i love the...well i am late to the 12 days party but i love the idea too. i might try to join in...i am thinking it might be a good way to share some outdoor decor. <br />love, love, love the chair...way to go gigi for getting it for you.<br />the birdbath is also great...the cement ones work great because the tend to stay put...with critters and grands. <br />one of the ones i brought back from fl got marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26428905294689558662009-12-03T05:44:03.421-05:002009-12-03T05:44:03.421-05:00Nice choice Meems!!Nice choice Meems!!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69941356663188101872009-12-03T05:42:16.507-05:002009-12-03T05:42:16.507-05:00This is a beauty. I love seeing the caladiums pee...This is a beauty. I love seeing the caladiums peeking over the edge of the birdbath.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-32361066810754151452009-12-03T05:19:59.355-05:002009-12-03T05:19:59.355-05:00You found a pretty one!You found a pretty one!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26891040081122374312009-12-03T04:54:09.533-05:002009-12-03T04:54:09.533-05:00Meems, finding a nice bird bath is not easy, I hav...Meems, finding a nice bird bath is not easy, I have been looking for one for years! Yours is very nice, I could find a spot it!<br /><br />We had so much rain yesterday that the road was flooded on the way to work, it took my over twice as long as usual - I am enjoying a cup of coffee! It is sunny today, now if it could stay dry to the weekend...<br /><br />Best wishes Sylvia (England)Sylvia (England)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14658826538568918452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27872818883227595932009-12-03T03:47:56.511-05:002009-12-03T03:47:56.511-05:00I really like the way that birdbath looks. I have ...I really like the way that birdbath looks. I have one, but birds never really visit it. It is just a cement one from Lowe's.<br /><br />JakeJakehttp://nefp.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com