tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post8051810318890134478..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Pre-Spring Blooms for GBBDMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14332419578034512442008-03-20T13:40:00.000-04:002008-03-20T13:40:00.000-04:00Wow! Tropical paradise. So different from Englan...Wow! Tropical paradise. So different from England.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-42657446795512932492008-03-18T14:55:00.000-04:002008-03-18T14:55:00.000-04:00Frances, no matter that you stopped by a little af...Frances, no matter that you stopped by a little after the show -you are welcome any time. I'm still making my way around - there are so many GBBD entries. <BR/><BR/>Hope you are feeling better and sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. GG azalea. They DO bloom later than the rest so we are still blessed with their full white branches for a little longer.<BR/><BR/>Mary Beth- no, sadly I haven't beenMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-42583562306984870732008-03-17T17:55:00.000-04:002008-03-17T17:55:00.000-04:00It's fascinating to see how much more tropical you...It's fascinating to see how much more tropical you are, Meems! We have a little overlap with your kind of climate here in Austin - we also plant petunias, snapdragons, and pansies in winter, and put the amaryllis bulbs in the ground - but we expect quite a few freezes each winter, too. And sigh for days in the sixties...well actually, I could take the hot days if it would just cool down at night Annie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-38889123743901972632008-03-17T17:47:00.000-04:002008-03-17T17:47:00.000-04:00Have you ever seen the jatrophas in Hawaii? They ...Have you ever seen the jatrophas in Hawaii? They grow them in tree form like our Wild Olives, Cordia boissieri. Do you grow Wild Olives in Central Florida?<BR/>Love your pictures, Meems!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-90475414994373747192008-03-17T08:48:00.000-04:002008-03-17T08:48:00.000-04:00Sorry for commenting late, but so glad I visited f...Sorry for commenting late, but so glad I visited for the vision of loveliness your garden offers. Mrs. GG is my favorite azaleas, sadly we lost a large one this last year from the late freeze and drought combo, they are a little later than some of them. Your jatropha and angel wing and mandevilla and impatiens, everything, are so colorful and cheering, a paradise of flowers. Thanks for showing Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-26179968614935761702008-03-17T00:36:00.000-04:002008-03-17T00:36:00.000-04:00Lintys: The Mandevillas are a favorite of mine as ...Lintys: The Mandevillas are a favorite of mine as well. Thanks for touring with me.<BR/><BR/>Joey: Agapanthus is a staple in my back gardens.Their greenery provides foliage throughout the year and the blueish-lavender blooms should be presenting themselves in the next few weeks. I can't wait to see your blooms as Spring is very near for your crowded sunporch.<BR/><BR/>melanie, The begonias do Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-41907589793742484982008-03-17T00:23:00.000-04:002008-03-17T00:23:00.000-04:00I'll be thinking about you when we get our little ...I'll be thinking about you when we get our little tropicals in the garden center. We know they will croak if not brought inside. Your gardens are beautiful. I don't know how you keep it all so lush and healthy looking. I don't see a single critter mark. Our NC weather has both hot and cold. It can be both in one day-lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31102801666027619302008-03-16T23:08:00.000-04:002008-03-16T23:08:00.000-04:00Great post Meems, I couldn’t have said it better. ...Great post Meems, I couldn’t have said it better. Carol is right we Floridians are upside down from the rest of the country when it comes to GardeningRusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13820844656837834922008-03-16T21:29:00.000-04:002008-03-16T21:29:00.000-04:00those jatropha blossoms are gorgeous! i don't thin...those jatropha blossoms are gorgeous! i don't think i had seen them before either.<BR/><BR/> i had to giggle when i saw the name of your blog. i probably should have looked around a little (in the garden blogosphere) before i named mine...as my partner always reminds me, "titles are hard."cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022650911172987454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-20993975570531887362008-03-16T21:08:00.000-04:002008-03-16T21:08:00.000-04:00What a treat, such beautiful blooms! It would be s...What a treat, such beautiful blooms! <BR/><BR/>It would be so different gardening that far south. I would really miss the spring bulbs. I guess there are advantages and disadvantages wherever you garden.Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87008056736937759552008-03-16T20:45:00.000-04:002008-03-16T20:45:00.000-04:00Just thought I would let you know that you have in...Just thought I would let you know that you have inspired me. While I don't have a garden to tend to, I have begun to do a little pre-spring clean-up around the house. :) BTW, your garden looks absolutely beautiful...it looks like all your hard work is paying off.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306886935043225767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-16840440416140139792008-03-16T18:25:00.000-04:002008-03-16T18:25:00.000-04:00That last photo is amazing! You are right for stay...That last photo is amazing! You are right for staying away from pansies and the like. They laways tempt me...then (like right now) dissapoint me for wilting the first week our weather is a bit warm. Take care!Danielles Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112638800254846330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-70386938707066999362008-03-16T09:58:00.000-04:002008-03-16T09:58:00.000-04:00I'm with Carol, Meems - it's almost like you garde...I'm with Carol, Meems - it's almost like you garden in a different hemisphere! Those jatopha blooms are lovely. I've seen small plants in pots (it seems impossible that they could reach shrub size), but I've sure never seen one in flower. Thanks for sharing your garden!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31743378136885559272008-03-16T01:06:00.000-04:002008-03-16T01:06:00.000-04:00Your garden looks beautiful...I agree with the oth...Your garden looks beautiful...I agree with the other comment-ers...I'm enjoying and learning a lot from your blog. The jatropha is new to me also...it's not in my Sunset book so probably doesn't grow here.growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-48747638083643694742008-03-15T22:28:00.000-04:002008-03-15T22:28:00.000-04:00Well, Meems, Florida's gardening ways are pretty d...Well, Meems, Florida's gardening ways are pretty different from Nova Scotia's, that's for sure, and I'm really glad because yours is one of the blogs I turn to to get some shots of garden colour right now. But spring will wander through here one of these days, too. I hope! Currently, we're waiting for the next snow tantrum to arrive!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11653732936586461372008-03-15T21:52:00.000-04:002008-03-15T21:52:00.000-04:00You've got plenty of lovely plants blooming! Imagi...You've got plenty of lovely plants blooming! Imaging havin a Jatropha tree in your garden - wow!<BR/>/Katarina (Roses and stuff)Katarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80152531056357829212008-03-15T21:47:00.001-04:002008-03-15T21:47:00.001-04:00Meems, I sure wish I had your problems with the he...Meems, I sure wish I had your problems with the heat rather than the cold. I think I could deal with them so much better. Anyhoo, one is never happy -they always want what they don't have.<BR/><BR/>Your garden is so wonderful and makes me dream of Spring even more. We have another month before we can actually breath a sigh of relief that winter is behind us.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-73514268667748466092008-03-15T21:47:00.000-04:002008-03-15T21:47:00.000-04:00Everything looks so beautiful and lush. I think my...Everything looks so beautiful and lush. I think my favorite is the Angel wing begonias, they are just dreamy :-)<BR/><BR/>Melanie, old country gardensMelanie Chopayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-65861092144237930252008-03-15T20:48:00.000-04:002008-03-15T20:48:00.000-04:00A lovely post, meems ... your garden sings of your...A lovely post, meems ... your garden sings of your soul. I find you truly know someone by their signature garden ... a delight knowing you better. <BR/><BR/>Do you include Agapanthus ("Lily of the Nile")? I adore the color and form and though not hardy here, include pots throughout my garden. I lust having seen them used extensively in northern Florida and winter mine over on my 'crowded' joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-45946658186920221952008-03-15T19:03:00.000-04:002008-03-15T19:03:00.000-04:00A beautiful tropical paradise Meems! I especially...A beautiful tropical paradise Meems! I especially love the mandavillas. <BR/><BR/>The jatrophas are gorgeous too. That's a new one for me - I've never seen them before.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-73403174258372793662008-03-15T17:52:00.000-04:002008-03-15T17:52:00.000-04:00Carol: "Upside down" is a good term because it IS ...Carol: "Upside down" is a good term because it IS very different. When I see blooms coming out of the ground (on northern blogs) just when the snow melts I am in awe.<BR/><BR/>Layanee: Thank you and thanks for visiting.<BR/><BR/>Lisa: Begonias are quite tropicalesque don't you think? I guess we all have our addictions... better plants than some other things I could think of.Thanks for your kind Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86050434646511181052008-03-15T17:35:00.000-04:002008-03-15T17:35:00.000-04:00It is so fun to go from a garden blog in Nova Scot...It is so fun to go from a garden blog in Nova Scotia to one in FL! The impatiens with their dark foliage are wonderful!Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864042359805755661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-64299392035647503692008-03-15T16:55:00.000-04:002008-03-15T16:55:00.000-04:00Your winter and early spring blooms are like a bre...Your winter and early spring blooms are like a breath of fresh air to me Meems. Love those angle wing begoinias. Actually I love all begonias. Especially the ones with the beautiful leaves. I collected them about 30 years ago. I got over that addiction but I feel the pull towards them every time I see a pretty bloom like yours.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-70481020877945531462008-03-15T16:46:00.000-04:002008-03-15T16:46:00.000-04:00Beautiful photos! Love that your bloom day is so ...Beautiful photos! Love that your bloom day is so different!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-61711176528072755062008-03-15T16:18:00.000-04:002008-03-15T16:18:00.000-04:00I am learning a lot about gardening in Florida thr...I am learning a lot about gardening in Florida through reading your blog. It all seems so "upside down to me". Plant annuals in November? No bulbs? <BR/><BR/>Well, it all turns out beautifully in your garden. Thanks for joining us for bloom day.<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.com