tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post6195877951217706303..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Drippy Wet GardenMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-22172409732580325572009-05-24T19:29:27.224-04:002009-05-24T19:29:27.224-04:00Jake,
The rains we've gotten here have been perfe...Jake, <br />The rains we've gotten here have been perfect really. No flooding just consistent and steady. The first day it was heavy and hard but after that just steady. I hope for the afternoon rains again, too... we will be dependent on them to refresh the heated summer days.<br /><br />Aunty,<br />Truth be told I don't imagine there is an envious bone in your body! Besides you know I'm only Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-6722972127631248592009-05-24T12:39:25.669-04:002009-05-24T12:39:25.669-04:00As always, Meems, yore blog is a feast fer the eye...As always, Meems, yore blog is a feast fer the eyes--jes' spectacular. I enjoys it so much it near 'bout has be past mah envy.Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-54168183354548459012009-05-24T03:35:51.358-04:002009-05-24T03:35:51.358-04:00The rain was great! I really hope we now just can ...The rain was great! I really hope we now just can get daily thunder storms with the occasional complete rainy day. We started to flood up this way, my house had over 9" of rain. Your yard looks like mine, refreshed and relaxed.<br /><br />JakeJakehttp://nefp.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26538596339515603062009-05-23T08:36:38.289-04:002009-05-23T08:36:38.289-04:00Gail,
We would have had the perfect week this week...Gail,<br />We would have had the perfect week this week if only the sun had come out in between rains. But truthfully, I'm not complaining because we have been without rain for so long and we usually have to wait until June to get any. The garden is loving it BTW just not the veggie plants.<br /><br />Claire,<br />It is a HUGE relief and a HUGE time-saver isn't it! Thanks for stopping by Hoe and Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80209408194449984992009-05-22T21:45:53.808-04:002009-05-22T21:45:53.808-04:00It's been raining here too for three days straight...It's been raining here too for three days straight. Such a relief to not have to monitor my plants for signs of thirst! Your garden's looking lovely.Clairehttp://www.exteriorvisions.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-44763392505222514272009-05-22T17:07:38.363-04:002009-05-22T17:07:38.363-04:00I totally understand your mixed feelings about rai...I totally understand your mixed feelings about rain! If only it would show up once a week, rain the perfect inch or two and then go away until the next event! I've recently read that hard rains can compact clay soil. Oh joy! <br /><br />I did enjoy the long views into your garden, and the rain washed vegies look wonderful and tasty! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-47011269862835513302009-05-21T22:44:22.448-04:002009-05-21T22:44:22.448-04:00Florida Sue,
The sun did come out this afternoon a...Florida Sue,<br />The sun did come out this afternoon and then the heavens opened up again for hours this evening. This is SO strange to happen without a storm in the Gulf.<br /><br />Cameron,<br />The cloudy sky helps with photos and I can't remember the last time I've been 'forced' to stay out of the garden for this long. I can't wait to see what you find for the perfect bistro or bench... one Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-35024606990249902342009-05-21T22:20:05.893-04:002009-05-21T22:20:05.893-04:00Hi Meems, your garden looks fantastic even with al...Hi Meems, your garden looks fantastic even with all the rain.<br /> I tried to check out my back yard today but was walking in water. Not good for the grass or ground to walk on it when it's so wet. Will have to wait till it dries out a bit.<br />I know we need the rain badly but all at once!!!! I can tell it is helping the plants that I have in tubs. Anything in the ground has drowned.lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-79131420215258657322009-05-21T19:49:16.256-04:002009-05-21T19:49:16.256-04:00I thought of you when I saw on the weather that FL...I thought of you when I saw on the weather that FL was getting soaked. I am sure your garden will be happy about all the rain. Your veggies look delicious.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-58097894115601666722009-05-21T17:18:39.926-04:002009-05-21T17:18:39.926-04:00Hi, I've got cosmos and they volunteered to come b...Hi, I've got cosmos and they volunteered to come back this year - alas none of the purples but the yellow and orange go nuts for me. I like them, the little girls enjoy picking and picking and picking them. They are kind of invasive for me - seeding themselves and coming up everywhere. I don't mind them so much - and they bounce right back up after the rain.Carol@KeepingUpWithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871321912848663903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57874331834314748562009-05-21T16:56:18.784-04:002009-05-21T16:56:18.784-04:00Rains make for great garden photos and rest time f...Rains make for great garden photos and rest time for gardeners!<br /><br />We've been working hard in the garden, doing some make-over work and driving all over three towns looking for the perfect replacement garden bench (or a bistro set) for the cottage garden since we moved that bench to the waterfall.<br /><br />CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-4077448175271443312009-05-21T16:36:02.957-04:002009-05-21T16:36:02.957-04:00The sun was breaking through a little here today, ...The sun was breaking through a little here today, but everything is so soggy. I am sure by tomorrow it will be back to the steam bath. I can't complain, because I am loving our new yard. Every motrin that I swallow is well worth it. thanks for being a continued inspiration Meems!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77314419053609064462009-05-21T15:23:35.785-04:002009-05-21T15:23:35.785-04:00Marissa,
Sometimes I wish I had a break... that's ...Marissa,<br />Sometimes I wish I had a break... that's what made the rain nice for a couple of days. But I wouldn't be able to stand being out of the garden for much longer than that. Thank you for your kind words about my garden.<br /><br />Marnie,<br />Not getting too much done in the garden this week. The sun came out today for a few hours and dried everything right up quickly. It is looking Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88019851692009789412009-05-21T13:45:26.877-04:002009-05-21T13:45:26.877-04:00You have got some really good looking vegetables t...You have got some really good looking vegetables there! And flowers as well! You must be doing everything right.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80067630045677859382009-05-21T12:11:08.142-04:002009-05-21T12:11:08.142-04:00Isn't it GREAT!Isn't it GREAT!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-83977288264397738072009-05-21T09:35:12.730-04:002009-05-21T09:35:12.730-04:00All that rain makes it hard to get anything done i...All that rain makes it hard to get anything done in the garden. <br /><br />The moisture from your storms is on its way up here. Supposed to give us some rain soon. We had lots of rain this spring but just a couple days like yesterday with blazing sun and strong winds will dry out the top layers of soil in just hours.Roses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-42631646001220624562009-05-21T08:29:45.676-04:002009-05-21T08:29:45.676-04:00I hope you know your garden is absolutely stunning...I hope you know your garden is absolutely stunning! I loved the shot you took of the entire garden/border. It must be nice to be in FL where you can grow so much year-round! I'm in Zone 4 so I'm forced to take a 7-8 month break over winter!Marissa's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466371291192425456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-47425986532401809802009-05-21T08:23:32.139-04:002009-05-21T08:23:32.139-04:00Randy,
That's exactly what I was thinking. I don't...Randy,<br />That's exactly what I was thinking. I don't see them in yards around here so I don't know what is typical. When I bought them last year (around this time) they were already blooming. I'll keep them for the interesting foliage no matter what but hopefully they will bloom for me soon... if not, next year. Sorry to hear someone got weed wacker happy around there.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53449195711758742072009-05-21T08:19:09.970-04:002009-05-21T08:19:09.970-04:00Meems,
I'm surprised you Hydrangea isn't blooming...Meems, <br />I'm surprised you Hydrangea isn't blooming right now. They are all in bloom in Alabama. But, the first year I had mine they didn't do much for me.They later became victims of a weed whacker mishap, one limb at a time.:-)--RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26774533576503064222009-05-21T07:57:41.882-04:002009-05-21T07:57:41.882-04:00Randy,
I had my doubts about the cosmos because I'...Randy,<br />I had my doubts about the cosmos because I've never seen them sold anywhere here. After seeing them on so many northern blogs I decided to give them a shot. Some of the taller plant stems are falling over from all the rain. We'll see how they do when it dries out. And you are right. Once the sun comes back out we will be dry in a jiffy.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-8350323019082540142009-05-21T07:49:12.013-04:002009-05-21T07:49:12.013-04:00Hey Cinj,
It's hard to imagine you in a drought af...Hey Cinj,<br />It's hard to imagine you in a drought after so much snow melted but then again what do I know about snow? Before you know it your seeds will be up and you will have a harvest to tend to as well!<br /><br />Robin,<br />Thanks.<br /><br />Betsy,<br />All the reports are that it is helping for the moment. For the long run it won't end it but if we get our summer rain patterns we mightMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-7210738596018279082009-05-21T06:53:26.888-04:002009-05-21T06:53:26.888-04:00Meems,
Your cosmos look great! Meg has seeded lot...Meems,<br /><br />Your cosmos look great! Meg has seeded lots of them here, they are about 3 inches tall right now. You'll be back to dry weather before you know it there.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-45114405529049044592009-05-21T06:25:20.780-04:002009-05-21T06:25:20.780-04:00Our rain has been hit and miss. To water or not t...Our rain has been hit and miss. To water or not to water has been the question this week. Your gardens look wonderful as usual. We have had some nutty wind this week though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10142305028736697232009-05-21T01:49:20.116-04:002009-05-21T01:49:20.116-04:00Hi Meems~~ Yes rain is a duplicitous thing. On the...Hi Meems~~ Yes rain is a duplicitous thing. On the one hand, it's such a blessing and plants--at least in my garden--respond to rainwater much more positively than chlorine-laden city water. But rain can be such a pain when its weight causes plants to topple and break. Where I live, rain also has the nasty habit of arousing the slugs--not a good thing. But it's all part of gardening. Never a dullAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-62635201924184931752009-05-21T00:56:12.623-04:002009-05-21T00:56:12.623-04:00Your veggies look so great - fresh and firm :)
I l...Your veggies look so great - fresh and firm :)<br />I loved also magolia picture from last post.<br />Greetings,Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.com