tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2567308658674768353..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Compatible CouplesMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1102808593754616292015-08-24T18:56:13.529-04:002015-08-24T18:56:13.529-04:00Hi Meems: I am brand new to your fabulous blog - ...Hi Meems: I am brand new to your fabulous blog - and fairly new to zone 10 (Venice, Fl). Our lot is 99% full sun and I am having a heck of a time finding plants to grow - I think it is because the soil is sand. I am going to follow your "bed" plans and see how that works for our garden. Thanks for the learning curve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-56789017260702974422009-09-10T06:32:08.103-04:002009-09-10T06:32:08.103-04:00I so enjoy my online visits to your beautiful gard...I so enjoy my online visits to your beautiful gardens. Living in central florida, your gardens inspire and inform. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67257934304310422162008-08-21T23:23:00.000-04:002008-08-21T23:23:00.000-04:00Hi Meems, your compatible couples look very happy ...Hi Meems, your compatible couples look very happy together. It's always a joy and an inspiration to take a stroll through your gorgeous gardens!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55983472568726108772008-08-21T18:33:00.000-04:002008-08-21T18:33:00.000-04:00lacey: Thanks for stopping by... it is ironic how ...lacey: Thanks for stopping by... it is ironic how my every day garden plants can be your house plants. Interestingly some of these started in my house or covered patio and I took some chances with putting some of them in the ground initially. When it worked I was hooked.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-3434486465666102452008-08-21T11:49:00.000-04:002008-08-21T11:49:00.000-04:00Those are some great combinations. I had to laugh...Those are some great combinations. I had to laugh though, because most of your flowers only grow as houseplants over here in Oregon :P I'm so jealous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-4878400418983523882008-08-21T11:40:00.000-04:002008-08-21T11:40:00.000-04:00sophiemae: "Thanks ever so" :-) Cool nights are ve...sophiemae: "Thanks ever so" :-) Cool nights are very much looked forward to here... I'm always envious when I hear of your change of weather but after all you are way up there in the Narth! We will be making our way up yonder soon for football season is upon us again.<BR/><BR/>leslie: We haven't had as much as whatever 'used to be normal' but more than last year. It does seem as though rain worksMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33693108534075360122008-08-21T09:25:00.000-04:002008-08-21T09:25:00.000-04:00Meems, it's such a delight to stroll around your g...Meems, it's such a delight to stroll around your garden. Your caladiums are amazing--and the combos..? They take my breath away!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-70274838466283522272008-08-21T06:58:00.000-04:002008-08-21T06:58:00.000-04:00Meems - I wish we were closer neighbors. I'd love...Meems - I wish we were closer neighbors. I'd love some cuttings from your garden!!! What are the lime green striped plants? Your garden looks realatively shady. Does it get much sun or do you intentionally try to keep it shady?Wicked Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540250068640733537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-91029107887687455202008-08-21T06:06:00.000-04:002008-08-21T06:06:00.000-04:00I love all your color combinations in the garden. ...I love all your color combinations in the garden. So beautiful!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038703319667640641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-58308877296517659782008-08-20T21:45:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:45:00.000-04:00The rain has really been kind to your garden...eve...The rain has really been kind to your garden...everything looks so happy! I love the foliage variety you have, everything looks so cheerful~growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-32341831307173754002008-08-20T19:24:00.000-04:002008-08-20T19:24:00.000-04:00You have a great eye for colour and design. And it...You have a great eye for colour and design. And it carries over nicely into your photography, as well. We've actually had a few cool nights up here, but it's back to normal now.<BR/><BR/>We're getting a little rain from Fay's edge this afternoon. If she takes the predicted route, we'll be getting a lot more before she's done.SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-71869722376576261932008-08-20T17:22:00.000-04:002008-08-20T17:22:00.000-04:00Cheryl: True...you bring up a very important fact....Cheryl: True...you bring up a very important fact... we have to travel to enjoy the seasons. It is the one thing I would LOVE to change but I guess one can't have both sunshine all year and change of seasons. <BR/><BR/>I'd surely like to visit England for a while... I doubt I'd be fed up very soon. :-)<BR/><BR/>anna: I think there is still hope for you getting some of the rain from Fay. If not, Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-50496795931389703042008-08-20T16:00:00.000-04:002008-08-20T16:00:00.000-04:00That was so well written and a refreshing read. We...That was so well written and a refreshing read. We need rain so badly. So, it's nice to see a garden so lush and green with a caring gardener to love it. I sure wish I could have those caladiums. Your post some pretty compatible couples!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86808779223716211422008-08-20T15:58:00.000-04:002008-08-20T15:58:00.000-04:00Hi Meems.....I love some of your colour combinatio...Hi Meems.....I love some of your colour combinations....very soft....and easy on the eye....<BR/><BR/>As for weather....do you not think we are used to where we live.....<BR/><BR/>I sometimes I think I would like it warm all the time....but truly I love the changing seasons here and the dramatic landscapes that arise from that........I am sure you to love the sun on your back and blue skies......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27284973504848413052008-08-20T15:31:00.000-04:002008-08-20T15:31:00.000-04:00darla: Thanks for stoppin in this morning to take ...darla: Thanks for stoppin in this morning to take a gander... come back anytime.<BR/><BR/>sylvia: I would think the heat would 'get to' anyone not accustomed to it. For me, I couldn't imagine living anywhere with grey skies... we have sunshine/blue skies/green plants all year long which is cheery and invigorating. I guess it is all what you get used to. AND important wherever you are to look on Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9320447792237609312008-08-20T14:41:00.000-04:002008-08-20T14:41:00.000-04:00Your garden is a joy to visit! You are a master o...Your garden is a joy to visit! You are a master of combining plants and using texture, color and form! I am so glad you were spared Fay's wrath, but I do know you are still deep in Hurricane season.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69953583042824728172008-08-20T14:17:00.000-04:002008-08-20T14:17:00.000-04:00P.S. to Marmee - the reports also indicate lots of...P.S. to Marmee - the reports also indicate lots of showers for Nashville, so your prayers should be answered in a couple of days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1897449417515744082008-08-20T14:15:00.000-04:002008-08-20T14:15:00.000-04:00We surely got no rain from Fay, which I thought so...We surely got no rain from Fay, which I thought so ironic. We have had worse afternoon thunder storms this summer. However, according to weather reports, the east coast of Florida is inundated with high water, flooded areas, impassable streets, and damage to lots of mobile homes. Tropical storms and hurricanes tend to restore depleted water levels due to drought, and so Georgia is even hoping Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-64110206826971129552008-08-20T11:50:00.001-04:002008-08-20T11:50:00.001-04:00How gorgeous and lush your garden appears. We hav...How gorgeous and lush your garden appears. We have had lots of rain but without the sun or heat so everything just looks soggy!Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77913389825688849332008-08-20T11:50:00.000-04:002008-08-20T11:50:00.000-04:00great to see all the amazing duos and threesomes i...great to see all the amazing duos and threesomes in your garden. they are so lush and green.<BR/> right now we are suffering from a severe lack of rain. but i read a scripture today i am believing ...<BR/>Deut. 28,12,13<BR/>The Lord shall open up unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season,and to bless all the work of thine hand...<BR/>compared to all marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-91208797280410183332008-08-20T11:20:00.000-04:002008-08-20T11:20:00.000-04:00As always, I'm inspired by your garden combos. I w...As always, I'm inspired by your garden combos. I was wondering if you have timed irrigation. A niece of mine lived in Florida and not only was her garden irrigated but she dug a well for that purpose.Mother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-72614892480312946332008-08-20T10:07:00.000-04:002008-08-20T10:07:00.000-04:00I love your garden Meems. The combinations of col...I love your garden Meems. The combinations of color & texture is fantastic. Your tropical setting is so lush & beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-50230543454323516932008-08-20T09:44:00.000-04:002008-08-20T09:44:00.000-04:00Meems, I love your garden though I would hate the ...Meems, I love your garden though I would hate the heat. We once visited a great tropical dome where it was very hot and humid, I just cann't imagine living in it. <BR/><BR/>I love your photos, there are such an assortment of "house plants" all looking better for having such lovely neighbours.<BR/><BR/>I love your positive view on life and your garden. You are always so positive, looking on the Sylvia (England)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14658826538568918452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-43458246006295222502008-08-20T09:27:00.000-04:002008-08-20T09:27:00.000-04:00I love your blog! I'll take a walk through your g...I love your blog! I'll take a walk through your gardens any day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.com