tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post5123475410516363136..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Summer ReflectionsMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39617197982774811932011-09-11T19:16:58.783-04:002011-09-11T19:16:58.783-04:00Your late summer garden is looking very lush and b...Your late summer garden is looking very lush and beautiful. I know I'm definitely looking forward to a little less heat and humidity...thankfully, we're not too far away now. Thanks for the shout out on the blackberry lilies. I'm glad to hear they're multiplying nicely.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49013993547649759632011-09-09T14:12:59.976-04:002011-09-09T14:12:59.976-04:00One word, Marmee! It's the beginning of great ...One word, Marmee! It's the beginning of great things, my dear!Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-4815233556265355592011-09-07T23:42:56.358-04:002011-09-07T23:42:56.358-04:00Kelly,
Come and pinch anytime!
Jim,
I remember wh...Kelly,<br />Come and pinch anytime!<br /><br />Jim,<br />I remember when you were saying that about winter. :-)Our summer started way too early this year. <br /><br />Andrea,<br />We have some pests but the beneficial bugs do their thing and I don't worry about the rest. It is nice to see the broader view sometimes. Thank you for your kind comment.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13980137929857143792011-09-07T23:40:03.565-04:002011-09-07T23:40:03.565-04:00You are right, Nanette, I've never seen them i...You are right, Nanette, I've never seen them in garden centers either. I really should try harvesting the seeds this year and starting some from seeds. Mine seems to scatter and spread on their own. <br /><br />RennieB,<br />Something about that cooler fall air puts us in the mood to stay outdoors!<br /><br />marlo,<br />Thank you for visiting. I'm honored to add any encouragement to Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-60812084935567146462011-09-07T23:18:53.869-04:002011-09-07T23:18:53.869-04:00Roherbot,
The plants certainly do respond nicely t...Roherbot,<br />The plants certainly do respond nicely to the hot humid weather.<br /><br />Sue,<br />Happy to share... thanks for visiting.<br /><br />Tatyana,<br />Oh, it will still be summer here for quite a while... just nice to remember and look forward to what is to come. We've had a very long summer. :-)<br /><br />Lona,<br />I'm loving the beautyberry right now, too. Thanks. Not Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14236134111819339842011-09-07T21:42:01.320-04:002011-09-07T21:42:01.320-04:00That is a lush and healthy 'intentional biodiv...That is a lush and healthy 'intentional biodiversity garden'. It doesn't seem like being visited by pests, except some larvae, whose eaten leaves don't show much. I still remember your older posts of lovely caladiums, and i appreciate these wider angle shots.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-6362352231915410622011-09-07T13:35:58.752-04:002011-09-07T13:35:58.752-04:00Funny how we southern gardeners all start talking ...Funny how we southern gardeners all start talking about fall at about the same time each year. Summer needs to head on out.......compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-65253087213046833342011-09-07T12:55:02.250-04:002011-09-07T12:55:02.250-04:00Glorious! Oh, to go pinching in your garden. Such ...Glorious! Oh, to go pinching in your garden. Such a wonderful example of beautiful Florida garden!Kelly S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00827451545709421619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-48933604103719061442011-09-06T21:49:39.655-04:002011-09-06T21:49:39.655-04:00Love your garden it always looks so nice and I tru...Love your garden it always looks so nice and I trully am looking forward to fall also, it is my favorite time of year.gardenmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037729608871432118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-32596686304821756372011-09-06T20:18:43.347-04:002011-09-06T20:18:43.347-04:00Everything in your garden looks as though it is se...Everything in your garden looks as though it is settled in for the cooler weather. I can't wait for home-grown lettuce!daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-36250206484050875082011-09-06T19:18:53.940-04:002011-09-06T19:18:53.940-04:00I too love this time of year. In Miami, fall come...I too love this time of year. In Miami, fall comes a little later:). You are a great inspiration to all us Florida gardeners and beyond. What great design!<br />m<br />Mariomarlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314487317908006384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-48706159923297416512011-09-06T19:16:00.051-04:002011-09-06T19:16:00.051-04:00No doubt about it. Fall is as exciting as getting ...No doubt about it. Fall is as exciting as getting a new pack of seeds! Spending more time outside in a bit cooler weather is what we gardners wait for every year.RennieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978858701694523666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-76020691125036036552011-09-06T17:47:49.826-04:002011-09-06T17:47:49.826-04:00Your "Black and blue" garden area has tu...Your "Black and blue" garden area has turned out beautifully, Meems. Everything in your landscape is so well thought out, and such an inspiration to newbies like myself. I received blackberry lily seeds from a friend just this year and they are now blooming -- can't wait to harvest seeds and pass them on! I have never seen blackberry lilies at my local nurseries, yet so many Nanette O'Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250216384058622926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77797515177726658522011-09-06T16:13:48.404-04:002011-09-06T16:13:48.404-04:00Your weather is so much like ours - just at opposi...Your weather is so much like ours - just at opposite times of the year. We are just heading into Spring but know that soon it will be hot and humid. Your garden is certainly thriving. I love your choice of foliage combinations.Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940119240313980400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-7802828696773319982011-09-06T16:01:47.796-04:002011-09-06T16:01:47.796-04:00Beautiful images of your garden Meems. The Beauty ...Beautiful images of your garden Meems. The Beauty Berry bush is so pretty and I love the Blackberry lilies. I hope it is a little cooler for you now.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-47444103643360580152011-09-06T11:48:46.554-04:002011-09-06T11:48:46.554-04:00Absolutely wonderful images, Meems! We, here in th...Absolutely wonderful images, Meems! We, here in the PNW, still have summer. It started late for us this year, so we don't mind to have summery September.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69254505212472064882011-09-06T11:38:41.016-04:002011-09-06T11:38:41.016-04:00Oh,to walk in your paradise. Thanks for sharing it...Oh,to walk in your paradise. Thanks for sharing it with me-SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-75699158878450415642011-09-06T11:27:38.451-04:002011-09-06T11:27:38.451-04:00I'm definitely looking forward to fall. Your ...I'm definitely looking forward to fall. Your garden is so lush and green. I hate this month for the muggy weather, but the plants always look so nice.Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.com