tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post2620848398968767377..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: September Is SummerMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-44726580689031713442009-09-27T09:25:49.367-04:002009-09-27T09:25:49.367-04:00Dragonfly Lady,
Almost every one of my container p...Dragonfly Lady,<br />Almost every one of my container plants gets a few caladiums popped into the soil to add those leafy wonders for summer time pop. Thank you for your kind words ... always nice to know when inspiration is nurtured.<br /><br />Anonymous,<br />I do not de-eye my caladiums. Probably because I plant too many each year and it would just be too much effort. It is something I'm Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-18891091576556148712009-09-26T21:36:23.480-04:002009-09-26T21:36:23.480-04:00Meems,
Do you de-eye your caladium prior to plan...Meems, <br /><br />Do you de-eye your caladium prior to planting (the varieties that benefit)?<br /><br />Also, I noticed that you did not dead-head your agapanthus (Lily of the Nile). Do you collect the seed? Or is there a benefit to leaving the flowers to dry on the plant?<br /><br />Thanks for the beautiful pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1325819446374984362009-09-15T17:11:16.505-04:002009-09-15T17:11:16.505-04:00I loved your article in the Tampa Tribune, I read ...I loved your article in the Tampa Tribune, I read it before visiting the Caladium Festival in Lake Placid. You inspired me to buy two differing types of caladium, I hope to transplant them to containers soon as do not have enough shade in the garden for them yet!dragonfly ladyhttp://www.gardenersreach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67985873728727304622009-09-05T22:20:17.513-04:002009-09-05T22:20:17.513-04:00Susie,
Thank you for visiting Hoe & Shovel. I ...Susie,<br />Thank you for visiting Hoe & Shovel. I hope you will plant more caladiums next spring if you like them. You won't be disappointed. They are just too easy not to give them a try. Have a great labor day, too.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25304048946420073712009-09-05T10:04:57.353-04:002009-09-05T10:04:57.353-04:00Your garden is stellar. I love caladiums, and you...Your garden is stellar. I love caladiums, and you have definitely spiked my interest to add more to my garden next spring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful gardens. Have a great Labor Day weekend.<br />SusieSusie~From My Home To Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029794313036928092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-37656459559047734782009-09-05T07:57:52.864-04:002009-09-05T07:57:52.864-04:00Anon:
That's majority- not majoritey... finger...Anon:<br />That's majority- not majoritey... fingers flying.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-29845396072796578112009-09-05T07:55:43.381-04:002009-09-05T07:55:43.381-04:00Anonymous,
Every year I've experimented with s...Anonymous,<br />Every year I've experimented with stretching the planting date later into summer. What I've noticed is that as long as the soil is warm you can plant them. But I would say to give them (and you) the most benefit for enjoying their full potential I'd be sure to plant the last of them by the end of August. Our days are already shortening. It will be interesting to see Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87670904146033301382009-09-05T03:56:50.443-04:002009-09-05T03:56:50.443-04:00meems,
i know you are still experiencing summer in...meems,<br />i know you are still experiencing summer in a big way...the good part is that it is good for all your caladiums. i am always amazed at how many you order and cram into every space and it looks effortless. we all know that is not true. what a great find for you all those years ago...with your first caladiums.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-50526498614351296762009-09-04T09:05:49.644-04:002009-09-04T09:05:49.644-04:00Meems, I live in Central Florida on the left coast...Meems, I live in Central Florida on the left coast, can you plant the caladiums any time? Your gardens are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your hard work and dedication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-90579424325652541862009-09-03T23:15:28.412-04:002009-09-03T23:15:28.412-04:00Lola,
Happy to hear yours returned for you. They a...Lola,<br />Happy to hear yours returned for you. They are pretty good to keep coming back year after year if left unturned.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-21494572034897225712009-09-03T23:13:55.254-04:002009-09-03T23:13:55.254-04:00Helen,
I am so confused about why they don't g...Helen,<br />I am so confused about why they don't grown there... do you think it is the cool nights?<br /><br />Sunita,<br />It's not hard to tell you and I think alike on this... they DO create summer all by themselves... at least for me. Thank you.<br /><br />Darla,<br />I know a fellow-gardener who planted some even later than me this year. We are watching them to see if they last Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-84988863072022287902009-09-03T23:10:29.151-04:002009-09-03T23:10:29.151-04:00Your gardens are gorgeous as usual.
I planted a co...Your gardens are gorgeous as usual.<br />I planted a couple new ones last yr & was surprised to see them appear again this yr. as they were more tropical than my others. I have a lot of what you have. Very pretty leaves.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-38991591215678934902009-09-03T18:33:06.008-04:002009-09-03T18:33:06.008-04:00I love your Caladiums. Wish I could grow them her...I love your Caladiums. Wish I could grow them here. They don't like COOL or COLD temps--as you know. I'll stick to Hostas--but the Caladiums are much more colorful. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing yours. LOVE them.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5722224028012712082009-09-03T14:26:12.397-04:002009-09-03T14:26:12.397-04:00Excellent idea with placing foundation plants clos...Excellent idea with placing foundation plants close to hold them up. I'm a huge aroid fan as is and caladiums put on a color show that can't be beat in the summer. Great post. Thanks.<br />ScottScott & Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08994978514343375056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88409550054641191512009-09-03T14:04:15.029-04:002009-09-03T14:04:15.029-04:00Hi Meems......caladiums are beautiful....I love th...Hi Meems......caladiums are beautiful....I love the pink tinges on some of the leaves.....<br /><br />I treat them as a houseplant.....there is absolutely no point at all putting them out for summer in UK, after a few weeks they would not look good......<br /><br />Love seeing yours......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86383606055375898092009-09-03T12:46:10.469-04:002009-09-03T12:46:10.469-04:00Meems, your garden is so colourful - you don't...Meems, your garden is so colourful - you don't need any flowers!<br />KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-58010558745744873492009-09-03T10:18:47.499-04:002009-09-03T10:18:47.499-04:00OK, I admit it. I'm green with envy.OK, I admit it. I'm green with envy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39873220696578517492009-09-03T10:01:35.014-04:002009-09-03T10:01:35.014-04:00I know how time consuming it is to plant bulbs. I ...I know how time consuming it is to plant bulbs. I can't imagine doing a bunch of small bulbs. You can see the work pays off in the end though.<br /><br />JakeJakehttp://nefp.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-24711968220308920142009-09-03T09:02:16.109-04:002009-09-03T09:02:16.109-04:00Caladiums were one of the first plants I fell in l...Caladiums were one of the first plants I fell in love with as a brand new southern gardener after purchasing my first new home. I've tried them here in Indiana but it just isn't the same. I'll just have to enjoy them in your beautiful garden!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11851399513524481362009-09-03T08:02:32.227-04:002009-09-03T08:02:32.227-04:00"Then again I'm a big fan of foliage over..."Then again I'm a big fan of foliage over flowers." - Aaahh....might be a little New England in ya!<br /><br />Checked out your other blog, and although I'm not a big fan of the beauty of Florida........you might of chipped a little hardness off me with your pics & stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-73715391344269192192009-09-03T06:59:05.628-04:002009-09-03T06:59:05.628-04:00I am always amazed at your selections of caladiums...I am always amazed at your selections of caladiums. I love the polka dotted ones.<br /><br />Here I have to get them already started in greenhouses or they don't develop well. I think our growing season isn't long enough for them to get big and pretty.<br /><br />I put caladiums in the window box every year because they don't mind the shade.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88501130984721891132009-09-03T06:56:09.124-04:002009-09-03T06:56:09.124-04:00Never considered staggering the planting of Caladi...Never considered staggering the planting of Caladiums..Thanks for the tip! Your gardens are always a delight to see.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1582155082372531512009-09-03T04:32:00.377-04:002009-09-03T04:32:00.377-04:00What a blaze of Caladiums! They're fiery enoug...What a blaze of Caladiums! They're fiery enough to create summer all by themselves! I love what you have created in your garden, Meems. Pity about the few bulbs which seem to be sacrificial victims but a show!Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5333970965010675012009-09-03T01:16:33.758-04:002009-09-03T01:16:33.758-04:00Meems your caladiums are breathtaking. I don't...Meems your caladiums are breathtaking. I don't think they would grow as well here as they do for you however I will try them again if I can get my hands on some bulbs.islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.com