tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post5575629594104466812..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: The More the BetterMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27047224203261529182011-04-24T18:08:07.079-04:002011-04-24T18:08:07.079-04:00Im here and visiting once again. Your garden is se...Im here and visiting once again. Your garden is sensational.<br /> Happy Easter, Meems!<br /><br />from your garden blog friend, David, at Tropical Texana, HoustonDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55263875375592589322011-04-19T23:32:44.490-04:002011-04-19T23:32:44.490-04:00Hi Meems. My Confederate Jasmine is in bloom now. ...Hi Meems. My Confederate Jasmine is in bloom now. It smells the whole neighborhood. All of my gardens are awake but am waiting on some.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167298790872032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13579783126768323362011-04-19T13:08:06.272-04:002011-04-19T13:08:06.272-04:00I love the 50 foot length of jasmine...that must b...I love the 50 foot length of jasmine...that must be absolutely heavenly, and so very pretty even when it's not in bloom. I didn't know that stomanthe's bloomed. How exciting...something else to look forward to.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-68296397592170646792011-04-18T22:58:14.747-04:002011-04-18T22:58:14.747-04:00Daisy,
The heart of a true gardener... to be grate...Daisy,<br />The heart of a true gardener... to be grateful for every step! They all count and they all matter. *hugs*<br /><br />Lisa,<br />That jasmine is almost potent enough for you to get a whiff. :-)<br /><br />m.o.M.<br />I know exactly what you mean... I want more.<br /><br />Kay,<br />It is surprising you lost your stromanthe THIS year... last year was lots colder. Mine is not far from Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89195022753973325402011-04-18T15:14:28.050-04:002011-04-18T15:14:28.050-04:00Love everything about your garden - its perfect! H...Love everything about your garden - its perfect! How long have your Star Jasmines been growing? We planted many, many lat year August (8 months) and I'm wondering when mine will look like yours!TheGardeningBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916093517950071618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-872781522726797932011-04-18T10:01:32.082-04:002011-04-18T10:01:32.082-04:00Beautiful jasmine! One side of my garden has the ...Beautiful jasmine! One side of my garden has the bushes planted to provide the privacy. I always think they are too boring, and take too much my limited garden space. Could this jasmine be an option to let it climb all over the fence to provide the privacy and interest? And of course, the scent!<br /><br />Love your newly painted blue chairs, they go together with your blue container very Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-18265992002657251012011-04-18T09:04:34.208-04:002011-04-18T09:04:34.208-04:00Mmm.. all that jasmine must smell heavenly. I wou...Mmm.. all that jasmine must smell heavenly. I would never want to come inside. (Not that I ever want to come inside anyway.) How exciting to get a bloom on the stromanthe. Mine got burned to the ground and now they only have a leaf or two trying to make a comeback. Last winter they were hardly fazed. Go figure. I thought our just past winter was much milder. Those squill look very happy NanaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425496284594894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88672324072339404112011-04-18T08:44:36.351-04:002011-04-18T08:44:36.351-04:00I never realized that stromanthe bloomed! It's...I never realized that stromanthe bloomed! It's a favorite of mine just because of the foliage but now....m.o.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17262113219633866546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49597010544702038462011-04-18T07:17:59.901-04:002011-04-18T07:17:59.901-04:00Your tropical plants are such beauties. I can almo...Your tropical plants are such beauties. I can almost smell the jasmine,mmmmmm. Love your header shot.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33153347412367456452011-04-18T06:30:40.040-04:002011-04-18T06:30:40.040-04:00Your garden in just bursting at the seams! Gorgeo...Your garden in just bursting at the seams! Gorgeous! Although my garden is in the beginning stages, I am grateful for every step. And for your continued inspiration. Blessings, daisydaisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-21713460662861695052011-04-17T23:46:19.189-04:002011-04-17T23:46:19.189-04:00Jim,
I guess in Charleston More is NOT better. Hav...Jim,<br />I guess in Charleston More is NOT better. Have you noticed how potent it is especially at night and in the morning?<br /><br />NellJean,<br />I want to FIND a place to use it for ground cover so badly. BUT I think it does better spilling over a retaining wall rather than crumpling all over itself on the flat ground. Anyway, I don't have the right spot for it but I will likely find Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-56803023929132737832011-04-17T23:12:55.359-04:002011-04-17T23:12:55.359-04:00Always delightful to visit your garden and get a b...Always delightful to visit your garden and get a big helping of tropicals and pretties.<br /><br />Let a little Confederate jasmine run along the ground and it will root where it touches. It makes great groundcover, too.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46630023771974680482011-04-17T22:14:17.072-04:002011-04-17T22:14:17.072-04:00There is so much Confederate Jasmine flowering in ...There is so much Confederate Jasmine flowering in downtown Charleston right now that it knocks you in the nose. A little goes a long way! I do love it, but don't take a bath in it!compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-6209198317292221052011-04-17T21:15:24.411-04:002011-04-17T21:15:24.411-04:00Siesta Sister,
I saw that you were the winner over...Siesta Sister,<br />I saw that you were the winner over there at Susan's give-away. I am SO happy for you. I've ordered from them many times and they have very nice bulbs. Your garden is going to get a nice amount of joy from that many caladiums. <br /><br />Janis,<br />AND... you inspire me! *hugs*<br /><br />Shyrlene,<br />Fortunately the snails haven't found the ginger yet. They Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14608856986281128192011-04-17T21:04:29.271-04:002011-04-17T21:04:29.271-04:00FlowerLady,
I've never thought about trying to...FlowerLady,<br />I've never thought about trying to propogate it but I have a feeling it can be done. Both stromanthe and squill require some shade... each have markings I adore. Thank you for your visit.<br /><br />Sandra,<br />Plant choices are all the fun aren't they! Amazing and joyous to fit them all together in an appealing fashion AND so they are happy. Thank you!<br /><br />Chris,Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-15647515613462832922011-04-17T19:12:05.676-04:002011-04-17T19:12:05.676-04:00Great pictures,your garden looks greatGreat pictures,your garden looks greatRusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82368081829730026392011-04-17T18:54:39.752-04:002011-04-17T18:54:39.752-04:00Meems,
I always love to wander through your garden...Meems,<br />I always love to wander through your garden and I could amlost smell that confederate jasmine - it must be hard to tear yourself away from the garden to do other things :). I always liked the stromanthe for its foilage but now that I have seen the flower I just have to have one.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-18240939174065936402011-04-17T18:43:17.480-04:002011-04-17T18:43:17.480-04:00I can almost smell the jasmine thru the computer.....I can almost smell the jasmine thru the computer...I think everywhere I've lived I made certain to have some in the yard...your photos never disappoint!Cmichaudarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095705340286414183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-37209369951506745682011-04-17T18:16:40.134-04:002011-04-17T18:16:40.134-04:00Meems - that Peacock Ginger just blew me away! Th...Meems - that Peacock Ginger just blew me away! The angle of the shot you have on it just makes it ready for a frame as a piece of art. Can I say I covet your cobalt blue pots & Adirondack chairs? I just LOVE them!!Shyrlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685584387384789321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-68899723513708755742011-04-17T15:21:09.126-04:002011-04-17T15:21:09.126-04:00Meems, Just beautiful. Thank you for inspiring us....Meems, Just beautiful. Thank you for inspiring us. JanisJanis "Pumpkin"https://www.blogger.com/profile/04014831826449662193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-61330613744609606792011-04-17T14:54:23.713-04:002011-04-17T14:54:23.713-04:00Walking through the neighborhood I inhale deeply w...Walking through the neighborhood I inhale deeply when a pass the yards with Confederate Jasmine. Love that fragrence!<br /><br />Hi Meems,<br /><br />Every morning I check to see if more caladiums are popping up. The exciting thing is that this week I should be receiving 50 caladium bulbs. I actually won them from the Central Florida Garden Blog. Can't believe I won something.<br /><br />SiestaSisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810517627451623408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-70096651291215321072011-04-17T14:37:43.314-04:002011-04-17T14:37:43.314-04:00I have fallen madly in love with the Jasmine.I add...I have fallen madly in love with the Jasmine.I added more to the new side garden,and already it is filling the yard with it's aroma.Sweetness!<br />The African Squill is a nifty looking plant.I have never heard of it before.<br />Your garden looks beautiful,as always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302610545871593886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49735660451045752872011-04-17T14:15:11.760-04:002011-04-17T14:15:11.760-04:00Hi, Meems !
Wonderful garden views ... such great ...Hi, Meems !<br />Wonderful garden views ... such great plants. Anyway, your planting choices are fabulous. I just love all your caladiums and cannas, and stromanthe...<br /><br /> I am happy you liked my blog...Thank you for your lovely comment ! Thank you for your kind words.Sandra Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657018997596586928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-72471789260098902722011-04-17T13:40:16.905-04:002011-04-17T13:40:16.905-04:00Dear Meems ~ Your photos are gorgeous as always. ...Dear Meems ~ Your photos are gorgeous as always. I need to read up on propogating Confederate Jasmine. I just love it and mine is blooming away and scenting the air also.<br /><br />I've not heard of Stromanthe or the African Squill before both are lovely and different.<br /><br />Enjoy your bit of paradise.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com