tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post4290494806132001047..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: It may still be cold outsideGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60521176902109973472012-04-25T13:12:54.251-06:002012-04-25T13:12:54.251-06:00I've never cut Nasturtiums because, alas, I do...I've never cut Nasturtiums because, alas, I don't have them in my own yard, but I'll pass this information on to my Nasturtium friends, of whom I have a few!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-30430491096703049052012-04-22T06:28:59.579-06:002012-04-22T06:28:59.579-06:00Dear Mark, Have you noticed how Nasturtiums last a...Dear Mark, Have you noticed how Nasturtiums last a long time in a vase and have you also noticed that they continue to grow and reach for the light while in water.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-4479822783622842482012-04-21T10:43:49.861-06:002012-04-21T10:43:49.861-06:00Nasturtiums are popular here in Florida because th...Nasturtiums are popular here in Florida because they last well through our milder winters. I've grown to love them.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-66518731013113095352012-04-21T07:34:26.997-06:002012-04-21T07:34:26.997-06:00Dear Mary, It's no fun to garden and then hav...Dear Mary, It's no fun to garden and then have critteres come by and in one swush detstroy everything. You probably know Papaver Nauticale as Icelandic Poppies, one of the many poppy varieties, this one being a biannual. xo, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-63561084349172609532012-04-21T07:30:29.530-06:002012-04-21T07:30:29.530-06:00Dear Tina, I have noticed that your garden is waki...Dear Tina, I have noticed that your garden is waking up. Isn't it wonderful that you were able to keep so many plants and shrubs from the previous gardener. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-54575702581562190942012-04-21T07:27:25.284-06:002012-04-21T07:27:25.284-06:00Dear Nella, Woodland gardens are my favorite gard...Dear Nella, Woodland gardens are my favorite gardens. They are so mysterious. This is my favorite time of the year. There will be lots of work but it is so rewarding. Maybe you will share a few pictures of your garden with us. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-91473381234249959662012-04-21T07:22:10.128-06:002012-04-21T07:22:10.128-06:00Dear Val, My greenhouse is a simple affair but it ...Dear Val, My greenhouse is a simple affair but it does get me through the winter doldrums. Can't grow many exotics in there but hardy plants will survive our cold winters. <br />I'm curious, what magazine? ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-73117107846857497372012-04-20T13:05:49.292-06:002012-04-20T13:05:49.292-06:00Those geraniums are begging me to rub my fingers o...Those geraniums are begging me to rub my fingers on their leaves to release their enticing aroma!<br />Wish I had a greenhouse so I could have flowers without knowing I was only placing dinner on the table for the local deer.<br />Papaver nauticale is a new variety to me - striking!<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-8266080366243793772012-04-20T05:01:02.037-06:002012-04-20T05:01:02.037-06:00What stunning pictures, felt like I could reach in...What stunning pictures, felt like I could reach in and smell them. Finally our weather is warming up......but it could get wacko again and dip into the 30's, it happens! Enjoy this wonderful season.The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-76382329196561429482012-04-20T01:09:06.881-06:002012-04-20T01:09:06.881-06:00Dear Gina, I will be returning home to Canada tomo...Dear Gina, I will be returning home to Canada tomorrow, it has been in the 100's here in Palm Springs and going back home to 39 degrees....I wonder what my garden will look like?? Oh to have your little greenhouse! What a treasure ! Your flowers for planting in the garden are so lovely....sometimes I wish for more sunlight, as mine is a woodland garden, but I am grateful....it is so exciting this time of year to see all the beautiful posts on gardening isn't it? N.xoNella Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881520442347177012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-35193647361304380452012-04-20T00:28:24.299-06:002012-04-20T00:28:24.299-06:00Our weather here, has taken a dive for the worst. ...Our weather here, has taken a dive for the worst. Its cold again and raining and misty. Ugg.<br />It would be sad to lose such lovely geraniums and other flowers. <br />So great that you have a greenhouse. I have a couple of geraniums i bought..but will keep them on the patio..<br />Hope the weather gets better for you Gina. I read the article in the magazine about you. Ever so excellent. You are so so talented. <br />Happy Friday<br />sending good vibes<br />val xxxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.com