tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post1480075551196594628..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: The Softness of the Autumnal SunMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-66850643131615832522008-11-07T20:52:00.000-05:002008-11-07T20:52:00.000-05:00Oooooh. It never even occured to me to take cutti...Oooooh. It never even occured to me to take cuttings! Thanks Meems!Wicked Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540250068640733537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-2144268843762455192008-11-07T06:58:00.000-05:002008-11-07T06:58:00.000-05:00wicked gardener: I am so sorry somehow I missed re...wicked gardener: I am so sorry somehow I missed replying back to so many commenters on this post. I think maybe because I went out of town and lost track.<BR/><BR/>But you asked a question. Did you know its hardiness zone is 10 and above? So you are working overtime against your climate. Down here it is rare if we experience freezing temps... I mean really rare. Also because of all my shade I Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26136122570252005552008-11-03T21:53:00.000-05:002008-11-03T21:53:00.000-05:00Meems - Question about your Ti plants. Do yours d...Meems - Question about your Ti plants. Do yours die back in the winter? Mine always do and it takes them until October to get them back again. This year I dug them all up in hopes of bringing them in and having big plants to put out in the spring. Just wondering if you did anything special with them. Yours look so nice.Wicked Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540250068640733537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-35277331312005527332008-10-29T19:34:00.000-04:002008-10-29T19:34:00.000-04:00Such lovely gardens meems. The paths are so intrig...Such lovely gardens meems. The paths are so intriguing. They beckon for one to come further into the garden to see what other treasures lie there. I enjoy each tour through your garden. Do be careful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5456921598890520092008-10-29T11:31:00.000-04:002008-10-29T11:31:00.000-04:00It's such a great time of year for us down here. I...It's such a great time of year for us down here. I'm glad your out enjoying it as well.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038703319667640641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-19038927987924657702008-10-29T06:05:00.000-04:002008-10-29T06:05:00.000-04:00It was nice taking a breather in your very alive g...It was nice taking a breather in your very alive garden.<BR/>Here, it is pretty cold and windy. When outside doing a chore, i have to keep running in to get warm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-21521334764793510072008-10-29T01:15:00.000-04:002008-10-29T01:15:00.000-04:00So beautiful seeing so much color this time of yea...So beautiful seeing so much color this time of year.<BR/>Wonderful photos !!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31517815979704975792008-10-29T00:01:00.000-04:002008-10-29T00:01:00.000-04:00your garden is full of fall colours. i love it. i...your garden is full of fall colours. i love it. i hope you won't miss it too much. i love the sun shining on all your colourful plants they all look as if they are glowing. see you soon.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25676670530059309232008-10-28T21:33:00.000-04:002008-10-28T21:33:00.000-04:00My coleus and other plants were doing so well up u...My coleus and other plants were doing so well up until the last few days. Just like that, they are finished, now that it got down to the 20s last night. I am very sad, and it was a little hard to look at your pics at first, but then, I decided it was good to be able to enjoy them. I'll be back for more!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1734294733409304112008-10-28T21:21:00.000-04:002008-10-28T21:21:00.000-04:00Oh you can send some of your sunshine up our way a...Oh you can send some of your sunshine up our way anytime you want! We don't have snow yet - but cold temps and lots of rain today.<BR/>Love your soft autumnal gardens. Must be a relief after the summer.<BR/>Love & LightWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53608299959201258952008-10-28T21:00:00.000-04:002008-10-28T21:00:00.000-04:00Is that summer sun "well-meaning"? I'm not so sure...Is that summer sun "well-meaning"? I'm not so sure, Meems! But I'm glad you're enjoying the cooler days in the garden, as I am. Your garden is lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-7394274034343320012008-10-28T20:42:00.000-04:002008-10-28T20:42:00.000-04:00Your garden looks wonderful so easily flow the pla...Your garden looks wonderful so easily flow the plants together. You have a grand variety of growing treasures. Happy autumn days Meems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-78709121448746425242008-10-28T19:58:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:58:00.000-04:00Lovely as always meems. Today the walk and conver...Lovely as always meems. Today the walk and conversation felt like a gentle meditative guide. I felt my breathing slow and my body relax!<BR/>A nice cleansing breath and I am off to post! Thank you, GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-64653690695559054872008-10-28T18:34:00.000-04:002008-10-28T18:34:00.000-04:00Meems, I'm just sighing a sigh of pleasure at that...Meems, I'm just sighing a sigh of pleasure at that lovely walk in your warm sun with all the lovely plants. It's cold and windy here and everything is brown (and red and yellow). Your words were like a song on the breeze - soothing and happy. The words and photos took me to my gardening happy placeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-8260634069506088752008-10-28T18:08:00.000-04:002008-10-28T18:08:00.000-04:00Hi Meems, thanks for taking on that stroll and sha...Hi Meems, thanks for taking on that stroll and sharing that soft light with us. There is a cold wind blowing here in TN and the sun is shining but it feels frigid. You leaf textures, shapes and colors are masterfully executed to create such a mosaic of lovliness. <BR/><BR/>Frances<BR/>http://fairegarden.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-20335473071752105262008-10-28T17:37:00.000-04:002008-10-28T17:37:00.000-04:00I am pea green with envy at how ALIVE your beautif...I am pea green with envy at how ALIVE your beautiful gardens are. Just wonderful, Meems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13720086482900379602008-10-28T14:12:00.000-04:002008-10-28T14:12:00.000-04:00Lisa: I hope the plants you have will keep you in ...Lisa: I hope the plants you have will keep you in good company during your long winter. It seems it has come in a quick blast.<BR/><BR/>Linda: I like that: sweat equity. It's kind of gross but it's is defiinitely the truth. And now is when all that work pays off with lingering color and foliage still thriving.<BR/><BR/>Good thing you were ready for the cold weather with you handy-dandy basement Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9713344408012211662008-10-28T11:16:00.000-04:002008-10-28T11:16:00.000-04:00Today is a great fall day down here ... our first....Today is a great fall day down here ... our first. They are calling for a record low of 47 degrees tonight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989947946488835186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82097846103795196512008-10-28T10:49:00.000-04:002008-10-28T10:49:00.000-04:00Ah Meems, I will be relying on you and other 'far ...Ah Meems, I will be relying on you and other 'far south' bloggers to give me my doses of blooms and foliage. Your garden photos are so lovely. I recognize many from plants they sell in my area as house plants. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25564960029032771212008-10-28T09:49:00.000-04:002008-10-28T09:49:00.000-04:00Meems -- how large is your garden? Are those meand...Meems -- how large is your garden? Are those meandering paths? I love all the foliage and flowers. CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-19074743767328075282008-10-28T09:29:00.000-04:002008-10-28T09:29:00.000-04:00Beautiful, just beautiful! You are truly and inspi...Beautiful, just beautiful! You are truly and inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87084980618430628992008-10-28T09:26:00.000-04:002008-10-28T09:26:00.000-04:00Ahhhh, a breath of fresh air, and sweet relief fro...Ahhhh, a breath of fresh air, and sweet relief from oppressive heat and humidity. These must truly be reward days for your tenacity and sweat equity through the summer months.<BR/><BR/>Your garden looks amazing as always Meems. The soft autumnal sun compliments it very nicely! The colorful foliage adds interest everywhere.<BR/><BR/>Surprising nonetheless, the snow was a a fast-disappearing garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-92095305212579507622008-10-28T08:43:00.000-04:002008-10-28T08:43:00.000-04:00I am grinning to myself as I look at these beautif...I am grinning to myself as I look at these beautiful photos full of such amazing forms and colors. I have had many of these plants in my home during long winter days. I will not think about you and your garden when I see them.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com