tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2314713362454733470..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Exotics Front & Center: GBBD AprilMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11497338646229715362011-10-02T10:42:05.170-04:002011-10-02T10:42:05.170-04:00Hello! Such beautiful photos. There is one which ...Hello! Such beautiful photos. There is one which caught my eye. A daylilly. Purple and white with multiple blooms on end of stalk. Resembles stargazer bit is dark purple with white tips. Ive searched to identify it and would love to plant it in my collection. Help!<br />Thanks in advanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85661261613586146422008-07-18T20:09:00.000-04:002008-07-18T20:09:00.000-04:00Very informative post. I really like your blog. Th...Very informative post. I really like your blog. Thanks for sharing all the lovely picturesEric Bronsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838409095199993712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63946470532196131132008-04-17T22:34:00.000-04:002008-04-17T22:34:00.000-04:00Katarina: That's okay... they make beautiful house...Katarina: That's okay... they make beautiful houseplants too.<BR/><BR/>Blackswamp Girl: Why, thank you.As far as zonal envy-- I just can't help it when I see the perennials you guys up north can grow... but isn't that always the way. I DO adore the shell ginger, too.<BR/><BR/>Annie: Yeah, I love those bright red beauties... they really inexpectedly brighten up several spots in my garden. <BR/><BRMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-42109753079836164542008-04-17T15:35:00.000-04:002008-04-17T15:35:00.000-04:00Well, you've done it again. Made me homesick. LOL!...Well, you've done it again. Made me homesick. LOL! OK, you're right, I've pretty much stayed that way the past year and a half. I do miss my bromeliads, though. Your collection is a jaw-dropper! Makes me want to get out there and transform this place, but we're about to re-list it, so... *sigh*<BR/><BR/>I forgot to ask before... were there any dogwood blooms left when you were in T-town? I so SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80171969292599284192008-04-17T07:43:00.000-04:002008-04-17T07:43:00.000-04:00Nice blog, I dont think I would be able to grow an...Nice blog, I dont think I would be able to grow anything like this in my garden - too much clay and rain but then I suppose I can grow things you cant so thats fairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-29068939987283273062008-04-17T00:19:00.000-04:002008-04-17T00:19:00.000-04:00I am hoping you can identify what I think is a bro...I am hoping you can identify what I think is a bromeliad on a post upcoming. I have no idea if that is what it is or not, but it is pretty. I winter it over under my house. Great info.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53193065969381710742008-04-16T22:44:00.000-04:002008-04-16T22:44:00.000-04:00I like your focus on bromeliads, something that we...I like your focus on bromeliads, something that we consider strictly a house plant "up north" here. There is certainly a lot of variety.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for joining in for bloom day.<BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89069086127084884782008-04-16T21:35:00.000-04:002008-04-16T21:35:00.000-04:00They look pretty amazing, Meems. I know nothing ab...They look pretty amazing, Meems. I know nothing about bromeliads [unless you count the ball moss that infests Austin trees!] but if life ever hands me a greenhouse, there's an Austin Bromeliad Society to help me learn. And I'd sure want the second from the bottom, that red beauty with the blue-violet heart, to be Number 1. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10703256463659646212008-04-16T20:43:00.000-04:002008-04-16T20:43:00.000-04:00Oh. My. Goodness. Beautiful!No offense, but after ...Oh. My. Goodness. Beautiful!<BR/><BR/>No offense, but after this post I have less sympathy for your comment in the post before about how you're stuck with zonal boundaries. lol. I would LOVE to be able to grow bromeliads outside like this!<BR/><BR/>(And yet again, I have to say it. I WANT that variegated shell ginger. Wow.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-44241470270746107122008-04-16T16:07:00.000-04:002008-04-16T16:07:00.000-04:00We definelty live in different parts of the world!...We definelty live in different parts of the world! We keep Bromeliads as potted plants, and you have them in your garden! Fascinating!<BR/>/KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27421302742005838332008-04-16T15:23:00.000-04:002008-04-16T15:23:00.000-04:00Lisa: I'm pretty certain Bromeliads like the humid...Lisa: I'm pretty certain Bromeliads like the humidity and when we plant them indoors they only last for so long. But outdoors where they can absorb the heat- they are happy to perform. Admire away- as I do visiting your garden to see tulips and hellebore and daffodils... and I'm pretty sure my list is longer than yours. LOL<BR/><BR/>garden girl: Thank you. I say give it a try... what can it hurt Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85306365313666342782008-04-16T11:20:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:20:00.000-04:00What lovely photos! You make them sound so easy to...What lovely photos! You make them sound so easy to grow although they appear so exotic and unusual...they make your garden look so lush!growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89515630660839678632008-04-16T11:01:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:01:00.000-04:00Wow, Meems - seeing masses of bromeliads growing o...Wow, Meems - seeing masses of bromeliads growing outdoors is like stepping into the Twilight Zone. Here in PA, we'd have to go to the conservatories at Longwood Gardens to see a display like that. I almost think I'd give up the ability to have hellebores if I could grow some of your amazing plants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82953497661655768412008-04-16T09:53:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:53:00.000-04:00Meems, your bromeliads are absolutely stunning! W...Meems, your bromeliads are absolutely stunning! Wow! I am kind of jealous...don't think I can grow those guys here...and I spend too much time taking care of my outside garden to have a garden inside...so I will just have to stop by and drool over yours now and again...@JeanAnnVKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112902692692625109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-38059252542791802862008-04-16T09:29:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:29:00.000-04:00They're beautiful! They had quite a few bromeliad...They're beautiful! They had quite a few bromeliads at the conservatory my daughter and I visited a few weeks ago. I'm a frustrated tropical gardener at heart! Now that I have my basement 'greenhouse' for overwintering them, I might have to try adding bromeliads to my small tropical collection.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-47839603818174335872008-04-16T08:03:00.000-04:002008-04-16T08:03:00.000-04:00Meems, it is always such a treat coming here to se...Meems, it is always such a treat coming here to see what to me are indeed Exotics. I just love bromealiads. I am drawn to them every time I see them in a store for sale. I hate to admit that I bring them home just to have them die a slow death. They never rebloom for me. There yours sit with gorgeous blooms and spread like wildfire. Lucky girl. I will just have to admire them from afar.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89923172527714502632008-04-16T07:26:00.000-04:002008-04-16T07:26:00.000-04:00nancy: red is my favorite in practically any hue. ...nancy: red is my favorite in practically any hue. For some reason bromeliad shades are especially vivid.<BR/><BR/>tyra: thanks. They DO perform well as indoor plants with blooms lasting longer than you'd expect typically.<BR/><BR/>Frances: Thank you.You know the names of them better than me. LOL I am so not good with specific/latin names. It has been my practice to figure out what works well and Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-91123462900299817122008-04-16T06:52:00.000-04:002008-04-16T06:52:00.000-04:00Wonderful photos and text Meems, you make a great ...Wonderful photos and text Meems, you make a great case for their use as a landscape plant. Alas, greenhouse for us also. I have seen them used particularly effectively in garden show vignettes. We have a collection of tillandsias on a trellis that can be brought inside along with a tray of the little star cryptanthus assortment. Your look healthy and well cared for.Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26938773589253423612008-04-16T02:34:00.000-04:002008-04-16T02:34:00.000-04:00Absolutely wonderful Meems, we only have Bromelia ...Absolutely wonderful Meems, we only have Bromelia indoors here :(<BR/>They look so great outdoors, very nice thank you for sharing.TYRA Hallsénius Lindhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111758517855490413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-32961724781705479192008-04-15T23:35:00.000-04:002008-04-15T23:35:00.000-04:00mike: It won't take you long in your clime to mult...mike: It won't take you long in your clime to multiply your bromeliads. Good luck - they are truly easy and fun.<BR/><BR/>gardeness: thank you. Your words are very kind... you know we only show our best parts for GBBD right?<BR/><BR/>Amy: Many of mine started in the grocery store, came home with me to grace a favorite spot indoors and then outside into the ground once the bloom faded.When I Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-90654216647493205812008-04-15T22:46:00.000-04:002008-04-15T22:46:00.000-04:00Hi Meems, you have a great collection of bromeliad...Hi Meems, you have a great collection of bromeliads, I am a big fan, my next project is to mix them up with other plants in containers. Great postRusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-24371645572712266102008-04-15T22:29:00.000-04:002008-04-15T22:29:00.000-04:00Gorgeous! The only place I've seen these before i...Gorgeous! The only place I've seen these before is in the grocery store with the houseplants!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-90564026357575110272008-04-15T21:57:00.000-04:002008-04-15T21:57:00.000-04:00These are gorgeous. Yours looks like a wonderful g...These are gorgeous. Yours looks like a wonderful garden that should be open to the public. Seriously!Gardenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447339122924259391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81616448704345680402008-04-15T21:36:00.000-04:002008-04-15T21:36:00.000-04:00Fantastic Bloom pictures Meems. I have just starte...Fantastic Bloom pictures Meems. I have just started my bromeliad collection. I have my first bloom starting on 1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com