tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post2237798951249947380..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Surprise, SurpriseGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-74846324213667417302016-03-08T07:30:47.104-07:002016-03-08T07:30:47.104-07:00Hi Judith, That is a shame that your bulbs are dis...Hi Judith, That is a shame that your bulbs are disappearing. The same is happening with my tulip bulbs. It is so disappointing especially since I love them so. I see a few volunteers in my elevated flower beds. It just now occurred to me that I can plant my tulips in the flower bed. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-6691551301919670092016-03-07T19:37:09.474-07:002016-03-07T19:37:09.474-07:00I have planted snowdrops a couple of times but the...I have planted snowdrops a couple of times but they never come up so something must eat the bulbs but how I enjoyed yours in a vase.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-2106509867648394172016-03-01T07:06:56.541-07:002016-03-01T07:06:56.541-07:00Hi Snap, thanks for your visit and thank you also ...Hi Snap, thanks for your visit and thank you also for leaving a comment. Yes, Spring has arrived. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-90643106644515094602016-03-01T07:06:07.346-07:002016-03-01T07:06:07.346-07:00Dear Frances, Maybe I have too much time on my han...Dear Frances, Maybe I have too much time on my hands. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-39092879390067641752016-03-01T06:28:22.437-07:002016-03-01T06:28:22.437-07:00Snowdrops and kumquats .... spring has arrived! Go...Snowdrops and kumquats .... spring has arrived! Gorgeous color!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-80182242434502704452016-02-29T17:42:41.127-07:002016-02-29T17:42:41.127-07:00Ahh Gina, it seems that your artistry extends to h...Ahh Gina, it seems that your artistry extends to helping the natural botanical world. <br />Bravo to your helping to bring those kumquats along to fruition. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-78243249982132487662016-02-29T07:10:41.920-07:002016-02-29T07:10:41.920-07:00Dear Sieglinde, It's crunched up plastic to ke...Dear Sieglinde, It's crunched up plastic to keep the short stemmed flowers afloat. On a larger scale, I have used plastic wrap in tall glass blocks and then filled them with flowers. The plastic acts like a florist frog and in addition, makes for an interesting effect. <br />My old geraniums in my greenhouse have noticed that the days are getting longer. They are rewarding me with new blooms. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-66537502814825340822016-02-29T07:05:14.604-07:002016-02-29T07:05:14.604-07:00Dear Frances, My humble little greenhouse does sur...Dear Frances, My humble little greenhouse does surprise me now and then. I fertilized the kumquat blossoms with an artist brush a few months ago. Did not notice that it actually worked until the other day when I saw the bright orange colors peeping through the leaves. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-40983637823507089432016-02-28T20:09:09.849-07:002016-02-28T20:09:09.849-07:00Dear Gina,
how nice to be rewarded like this. I wo...Dear Gina,<br />how nice to be rewarded like this. I wonder what I see in your vase with the snowdrops. Is that an ice pack? Your<br />beautiful Geraniums are in my favorite color and so pretty.<br />Hugs, SieglindeDahling1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01706796518280004968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-51802251004407628732016-02-28T12:16:37.211-07:002016-02-28T12:16:37.211-07:00Wow Gina, I don't think I know of anyone else ...Wow Gina, I don't think I know of anyone else who actually grows kumquats. What a beautiful fruit! They look quite charming next to the snowdrops, and I do bet that the Italian candied version are rather good, too.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-77059488864307996942016-02-28T06:11:06.936-07:002016-02-28T06:11:06.936-07:00Dear Mary, Now that sounds exciting...your orange ...Dear Mary, Now that sounds exciting...your orange marmalade and Cointreau teacake. <br />I remember a most fantastic scene near Passau. A large meadow covered in white. They were the tall variety of snowdrops growing in huge clumps. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-61481689951190181962016-02-28T06:08:01.872-07:002016-02-28T06:08:01.872-07:00Dear Theresa, I will be there mid April...will loo...Dear Theresa, I will be there mid April...will look for some. Happy Sunday to you. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-31804695708772676122016-02-27T19:55:57.924-07:002016-02-27T19:55:57.924-07:00Snowdrops are always the harbinger of Spring, no m...Snowdrops are always the harbinger of Spring, no matter where With so many varieties I'm sure almost every country, at least in the northern hemisphere, must get to enjoy them! Mine are only leaves so far, no blooms quite yet.<br /><br />No kumquats here either, but I did make a marvelous new English teacake today - with orange marmalade and Cointreau - will share soon!<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment on my 9th blog anniv. today dear Gina. <br />Mary x<br /><br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-28323997200349742412016-02-27T16:18:29.413-07:002016-02-27T16:18:29.413-07:00Hi Rosemary, Of course, the internet.
I also found...Hi Rosemary, Of course, the internet.<br />I also found this recipe which looks and is described as those I found in Italy. <br />http://carolynjphillips.blogspot.com/2011/04/chinese-candied-kumquats.htmlGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-83103723077355000052016-02-27T15:54:15.768-07:002016-02-27T15:54:15.768-07:00There are several recipes on the internet Gina - e...There are several recipes on the internet Gina - eg.<br />http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/candied_kumquats/ Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-43626057392160322162016-02-27T14:14:37.959-07:002016-02-27T14:14:37.959-07:00I have something new to look for in Italy now- can...I have something new to look for in Italy now- candied Kumquats! I love the snowdrops.<br />Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-84643483136594875702016-02-27T13:00:58.944-07:002016-02-27T13:00:58.944-07:00Dear Rosemary, So true. We still have a lot of sn...Dear Rosemary, So true. We still have a lot of snow and these little snowdrops were blooming near the foundation of our house. <br />I don't have enough for Kumquat marmalade. It would probably be more delicious than orange marmalade. I remember having candied Kumquats in Italy. Wish I had the recipe...have just enough to try. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-83234759807985203632016-02-27T11:56:58.397-07:002016-02-27T11:56:58.397-07:00Dear Gina - the first snowdrops have such an uplif...Dear Gina - the first snowdrops have such an uplifting effect on our spirits, and also some kumquats - do you have enough for marmalade? I just noticed your complimenting snowdrops on the tile in the background too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com