tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post9062919953918588779..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Caladiums and FlowersMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-78371288035550093632010-05-30T10:01:53.284-04:002010-05-30T10:01:53.284-04:00I know this is an old post; but, I just discovered...I know this is an old post; but, I just discovered your wonderful garden on Facebook. You have truly inspired me. I live somewhat southwest from you in the St. Pete area, but have always grown a cottage garden. I will now be underplanting with loads of Caladiums. I have already ordered about 80 bulbs from the vendor your recommended in one of your posts....I will be watching your wonderful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-79211236200170960192009-11-02T22:46:54.503-05:002009-11-02T22:46:54.503-05:00Susie,
Most of my bulbs are purchased either from ...Susie,<br />Most of my bulbs are purchased either from Caladiums4less or Caladium World... both available online.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55305027386744010032009-11-02T02:08:37.330-05:002009-11-02T02:08:37.330-05:00oh my meems...so much is blooming beautifully into...oh my meems...so much is blooming beautifully into the fall for you. <br />we are so damp and cold nothing outside is enjoying it. i am so glad i got to have some of your very own caladiums in my garden this year. now they are all at rest in my potting shed. i hope you were able to finally catch those pesky armadillos so maybe your replanted veggies will have a chance!<br />happy autumn...lovemarmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9720784222392520302009-10-31T21:17:34.689-04:002009-10-31T21:17:34.689-04:00HI Meems, Just stopped in for a visit, Nice blog ...HI Meems, Just stopped in for a visit, Nice blog and great photos. <br /><br />70 here today can't figure it. Last year one of our trips to Florida was during the big freeze.<br /><br />Have a great evening,<br />JohnJWLWhttp://jwlwgardens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-34572694679847283852009-10-30T19:27:29.819-04:002009-10-30T19:27:29.819-04:00Oh, such lovely pics! The butterfly is totally ama...Oh, such lovely pics! The butterfly is totally amazing....Love the pic of the cassia too, I had almost forgotten about this plant. I had one many years ago and always looked forward to October for its bloom. So, now I'll probably have to head to my local nursery tomorrow to see if they have any! My caladiums are just about all done for the season, and you've definitely inspired me to Susie~From My Home To Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029794313036928092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-52058656403359200372009-10-30T15:01:33.627-04:002009-10-30T15:01:33.627-04:00Oh My Goodness Meems. I have seen your beautiful ...Oh My Goodness Meems. I have seen your beautiful flowers and your caladiums before --but have never that White Peacock Butterfly before. WOW---how gorgeous!!!! Love it....<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14764567257652429492009-10-30T12:30:54.050-04:002009-10-30T12:30:54.050-04:00The White Peacock butterfly is absolutly gorgeous....The White Peacock butterfly is absolutly gorgeous...<br />I have never seen one. On my list.<br />I just might have to come to Florida for my butterfly fix this winter.<br />Happy Halloween.<br />May your gardens flourish in November, mine will be sleeping.<br />Always enjoy walking in your gardens. Thank you.<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25661039352600524862009-10-30T12:28:47.364-04:002009-10-30T12:28:47.364-04:00Meems - so glad you are experimenting with your ca...Meems - so glad you are experimenting with your caladiums. Your info will benefit us all - right now mine (which had disappeared) are now putting out some new leaves. It is a sparce showing - but better than nothing. re: your cutting - does the plant have the feel of a succulent?Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5510132617384122162009-10-30T11:36:52.344-04:002009-10-30T11:36:52.344-04:00Your posts are always a fun, informative read. May...Your posts are always a fun, informative read. Maybe next June I should order off for some caladiums on sale and extend my growing season for a few weeks.Nell Jeanhttp://seedscatterer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27079119016577077262009-10-30T10:35:20.713-04:002009-10-30T10:35:20.713-04:00Well that peacock butterfly just pops with this pr...Well that peacock butterfly just pops with this pretty background. I don't do bulbs but good look with that. Yours always look so pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-15278410508246850772009-10-30T10:01:33.425-04:002009-10-30T10:01:33.425-04:00Well your experiment is working out just wonderful...Well your experiment is working out just wonderfully. Your gardens are so lush and full Meems.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-36928713280878363972009-10-30T07:57:01.123-04:002009-10-30T07:57:01.123-04:00Lisa,
Have you tried letting your bulbs dry a bit ...Lisa,<br />Have you tried letting your bulbs dry a bit after digging them by laying them out in a single layer? Maybe putting them in shredded paper in a semi-warm place in the house would work? They are very hardy sorts. But, you are right, they don't like the cold. I'm just happy you persist and plant a few each year in your window box. It is the perfect setting and you make it look so Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25658473873133967322009-10-30T06:07:48.465-04:002009-10-30T06:07:48.465-04:00Genus: Pachystachys (pak-uh-STAK-iss)Species: cocc...Genus: Pachystachys (pak-uh-STAK-iss)Species: coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)is your red flower also called Cardinal's Guard. It looks best in the back of mixed landscape border where it can pop it's flower heads up high as it wants to grow tall. I have seen hummingbirds frequent them. It is rather unattractive in small containers which makes it rarer than some Justicias and that is why it is a Rick Brownhttp://floridafriendlyplants.com/Blog/default.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88967100452125039682009-10-30T05:20:17.394-04:002009-10-30T05:20:17.394-04:00Your post is so uplifting Meems. I am looking forw...Your post is so uplifting Meems. I am looking forward to the weekend. Your garden still has so much beauty in it. My garden is getting that downtrodden look. It is raining yet again today. Leaves are piled up on the patio. The bird bathes are full of leaves. IF it dries out this weekend sometime I will be able to clear the paths. My caladiums are all wilted to nothing. I have tried to keep them Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com