tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2004115797570622813..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Is It Spring If The Dogwood BloomsMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-60718357022776065592009-03-01T10:54:00.000-05:002009-03-01T10:54:00.000-05:00Meems, those shots of the Dogwood are just lovely....Meems, those shots of the Dogwood are just lovely...they make me happy!<BR/>And your birdbath is great - I'm happy to hear it holds its water.<BR/>KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-75558769771794062412009-02-28T16:36:00.000-05:002009-02-28T16:36:00.000-05:00So magical to just sit and stare at my screen at y...So magical to just sit and stare at my screen at your and your neigbour's blossoms. Heavenly blossoms to remember a fine friend. <BR/>Alas, Camellias are just hot house flowers for us. Was surprised to learn that Cornus florida is not commonly grown (for good reason) in Florida.Barbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-20671751751463045592009-02-28T08:48:00.000-05:002009-02-28T08:48:00.000-05:00Q,My neighbor was a dear. There isn't a day goes b...Q,<BR/>My neighbor was a dear. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of her as our yards blend one into the other. She taught me so much in the first years of my own gardening experiences. <BR/><BR/>Susan, <BR/>Dogwoods remind me a little of cherry trees which also don't do so well here. When the dogwoods bloom in the south it is sensational. Glad you get to see one too. there is a remedyMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55993595282771016742009-02-28T08:34:00.000-05:002009-02-28T08:34:00.000-05:00Oh yes Meems, you need some camelllias in your gar...Oh yes Meems, you need some camelllias in your garden. I think they are just the most beautiful bushes. I used to listen to Red Barber out of Tallahassee,Fl every Friday when I drove to work talk about sports. But at the beginning of spring he would start his program with talking about the camillias. At that time I didn't know what they were exactly but when I see a display like this one I am Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49290111646452019832009-02-27T22:57:00.000-05:002009-02-27T22:57:00.000-05:00oh my goodness! This was a lovely lovely walk. Th...oh my goodness! This was a lovely lovely walk. There is just nothing so southern in a garden as azaleas, camellias and dogwoods--thank you for such a gorgeous show!Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-52636197685132913332009-02-27T21:21:00.000-05:002009-02-27T21:21:00.000-05:00If the dogwoods form berries, ask your neighbor fo...If the dogwoods form berries, ask your neighbor for a few when they begin to fall, in autumn.<BR/><BR/>They grow easily from seed, but a little cold stratification will speed the process. <BR/><BR/>Since this tree thrived in your climate, so should your seedlings. <BR/><BR/>The birds and I take turns planting seeds, so we never run out of seedlings.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25519482898791629322009-02-27T18:56:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:56:00.000-05:00Oh they are beautiful Meems! My native cornelian c...Oh they are beautiful Meems! My native cornelian cherry dogwoods and the red twig dogwood don't have nearly as showy blooms as your neighbor's do. The camellias are beautiful too.<BR/><BR/>I think it's wonderful that your neighbor's husband does his best to care for her garden now. A lot of people wouldn't take on such a task. It must be a labor of love for him.<BR/><BR/>This is a very sweet garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85594186430854252332009-02-27T15:09:00.000-05:002009-02-27T15:09:00.000-05:00the dogwood is said to be a reminder of the cross ...the dogwood is said to be a reminder of the cross of Jesus, and of course, it blooms in the Spring, around the time of "Easter". i copied the following off of Google.<BR/><BR/>The legend of the dogwood tree, author unknown, is as follows:<BR/>In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew <BR/>To a stately size and a lovely hue. <BR/>'Twas strong and firm it's branches interwoven <BR/>For the cross of Christ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31036419391826069392009-02-26T19:11:00.000-05:002009-02-26T19:11:00.000-05:00I love dogwoods, and you're right they are difficu...I love dogwoods, and you're right they are difficult to grow down here. My mother tried it once unsuccessfully. We do have one down the road from us that blooms every year and I enjoy passing by it everyday at this time of year. And, yes, Meems you must get some camellias. You have the perfect yard for them. I planted 6 at my new house and bought another beauty just a week ago. Thanks for sharingSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81883373374216355662009-02-26T10:28:00.000-05:002009-02-26T10:28:00.000-05:00Dear Meems,Seeing the Dogwood was a treat....mine ...Dear Meems,<BR/>Seeing the Dogwood was a treat....mine will not bloom for another couple of months.<BR/>Your neighbor must have been a darling. It reminds me that maybe our legacy lays in our gardens. <BR/>My neighbor, that has passed, has a Southern Magnolia in her yard. I keep watch over it.<BR/>Remembering your neighbor is the best,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-79265255006862684972009-02-26T00:26:00.000-05:002009-02-26T00:26:00.000-05:00Randy,A gift indeed. "I hope they will make u...Randy,<BR/>A gift indeed. <BR/><BR/>"I hope they will make up for the sacrifices you had during the cold snap."~~~ Funny, I was thinking the same thing this morning as I drank in their beauty... then I got back to pruning all that dead stuff. LOL<BR/><BR/>Helen,<BR/>Isn't it the wonderful thing about a garden... it lives on with memories to tell the story.<BR/><BR/>Darla,<BR/>I'Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87639115096916223262009-02-26T00:01:00.000-05:002009-02-26T00:01:00.000-05:00I bet it was the cold that caused the dogwood to b...I bet it was the cold that caused the dogwood to bloom Meems. How wonderful whatever the reason. Dogwoods in bloom are beautiful and even more so since they are a reminder of your dear, departed gardening neighbor/friend. <BR/><BR/>If I could grow camellias in my climate, conditions, etc., I would in a heartbeat (pink one's tho!!) I think they are exquisite. Unfortunately we have the driestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77064467652898417622009-02-25T21:40:00.000-05:002009-02-25T21:40:00.000-05:00Guess it is spring if they are blooming, ours here...Guess it is spring if they are blooming, ours here in NC might be blooming the first of April. I have seen them bloom in the fall go figure.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85069306517060005092009-02-25T21:36:00.000-05:002009-02-25T21:36:00.000-05:00Well, if that isn't the most inviting looking yard...Well, if that isn't the most inviting looking yard! I love Dogwoods- they are everywhere here in Portland. Not in my yard, of course! I only wish :). I actually have a Camellia bloom or two- but they are up against the wall of my house- none on the open side, I thought that was a little weird.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-50638654217557530022009-02-25T19:21:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:21:00.000-05:00I saw those camellias from a distance. If we'd ha...I saw those camellias from a distance. If we'd had more time together, we could have explored your neighbor's place, too! LOL<BR/><BR/>I love dogwoods. I once saw one growing in the wild here (it's not very common) and I nearly went nuts announcing it to the rest of my group. They were family, so they forgave my exuberance.<BR/><BR/>We have a dogwood on our brick patio that's been there for Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-17818870914673270402009-02-25T18:40:00.000-05:002009-02-25T18:40:00.000-05:00Dear Meems, How wonderful to look at the beautifu...Dear Meems, How wonderful to look at the beautiful dogwood and remember your sweet friend...The flowers against the blue sky say spring to me! Do give yourself a camellia or two..they will love you and you them! I bought one last week and plan to use it in the back garden...I can surely keep one acid loving plant happy!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67949817052719260342009-02-25T13:56:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:56:00.000-05:00Amazing! I love dogwoods and we don't have nea...Amazing! I love dogwoods and we don't have nearly enough given the problems over the last few years.<BR/><BR/>Cameron<BR/><BR/>PS. I am writing from Barnes & Noble about 20 minutes from my house. Our internet will be down until we receive another DSL modem from AT&T. This is the second time their modems have quit on us. It may be late Thursday or even Friday before I am online at F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-64626479249195354372009-02-25T11:21:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:21:00.000-05:00The stroll to your beloved neighbor's yard looks l...The stroll to your beloved neighbor's yard looks like paradise. It be so easy to get enveloped in this pleasant world and never want to leave. I bet kids (?) love it. <BR/><BR/>Bless your neighbor/friend for pushing the zonal envelope--a lesson for all of us. Beautiful dogwood and camellias. I need to go check mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-35654208292729906182009-02-25T09:03:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:03:00.000-05:00Those photos of your dogwood blooms with that beau...Those photos of your dogwood blooms with that beautiful sky for backdrop, are spectacular and certainly speak of spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-70141631102852593702009-02-25T08:39:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:39:00.000-05:00Very nice yard you get to share. Camellias are wo...Very nice yard you get to share. Camellias are wonderful and our Dogwoods have buds on them. Don't know if I could get through spring without seeing a flowering Dogwood tree, I want a pink one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5315113031449166522009-02-25T08:23:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:23:00.000-05:00Meems I can see that you miss your neighbour and t...Meems I can see that you miss your neighbour and that you have such warm memories of her. Yet her work and presence in her garden lives on. Thank you for sharing such a poignant moment with us.islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-20295938115521959122009-02-25T08:12:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:12:00.000-05:00Meems, Maybe the dogwood blooms are a gift from yo...Meems, <BR/>Maybe the dogwood blooms are a gift from your friend. I hope they will make up for the sacrifices you had during the cold snap. Enjoy them while they last, as much as I envy your ability to have such tropical plants, I couldn't imagine a spring without dogwood blooms. :-)--RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.com