tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post8473322196775371842..comments2023-10-09T06:48:02.888-05:00Comments on Garden Girl: August Bloom Daygarden girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-44373966518933865462012-08-28T19:37:30.542-05:002012-08-28T19:37:30.542-05:00Thank you!Thank you!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-5003849229268643652012-08-27T21:04:45.266-05:002012-08-27T21:04:45.266-05:00Lovely, just lovely!Lovely, just lovely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-90461498066660323652012-08-19T11:25:00.653-05:002012-08-19T11:25:00.653-05:00Probably because I'm ¢heap, Jason!
Thank you...Probably because I'm ¢heap, Jason! <br /><br />Thank you! garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-9263850391614904252012-08-19T11:17:24.790-05:002012-08-19T11:17:24.790-05:00I'm excited too, Scott. So far they're al...I'm excited too, Scott. So far they're all doing well. I'll definitely be posting more photos of them.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-66429914601684029282012-08-19T11:16:48.831-05:002012-08-19T11:16:48.831-05:00I have a couple clients with older hibiscus variet...I have a couple clients with older hibiscus varieties, and they are floppy. We'll see how 'Midnight Marvel' does with only part sun. The foliage may not be as dark. Hopefully though, it won't flop, and will still bloom well. 'Midnight Marvel' is shorter than some of the older varieties, but this one looks like it will be quite a bit fuller. Being indeterminate, it blooms all up and down the stems, so they're a lot of bang for the amount of space they take up.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-63645358864291957162012-08-19T11:12:04.335-05:002012-08-19T11:12:04.335-05:00I love that salvia, MBT - best-performing one I&#...I love that salvia, MBT - best-performing one I've grown, and pollinators all over them. Angel's trumpet is a perfect name - they smell like heaven. Let me know if you want a cutting. They're so easy to root. They're thirsty, and they need below-freezing storage for the winter, but I think they're worth the extra effort.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-36417093244739164742012-08-19T11:09:42.188-05:002012-08-19T11:09:42.188-05:00Hi Alex! We've been lucky lately - cooler tem...Hi Alex! We've been lucky lately - cooler temperatures, and even some rain! I 'm not a fan of hot weather either. Like you, I'm looking forward to fall. Thanks for visiting - have a wonderful Sunday.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-62090108075336691592012-08-18T22:41:19.666-05:002012-08-18T22:41:19.666-05:00You are far more patient than I when it comes to g...You are far more patient than I when it comes to growing stuff from seed. Beautiful post.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-83730246027771720482012-08-17T22:28:39.580-05:002012-08-17T22:28:39.580-05:00Lovely post...I'm so excited you are growing s...Lovely post...I'm so excited you are growing some native grasses...and from seed, no less! I hope you post more pics of the others :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-6225816031779990432012-08-17T15:19:39.891-05:002012-08-17T15:19:39.891-05:00Linda,
You still have so much blooming. That Mid...Linda,<br /><br />You still have so much blooming. That Midnight Marvel is beautiful, had hibiscus years ago and it flopped all over the place. I have seen many compact forms recently and they look like they might fit in my smaller garden.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-44857216165380657972012-08-17T10:21:49.589-05:002012-08-17T10:21:49.589-05:00That blue is so stunning. Also, love the Angel'...That blue is so stunning. Also, love the Angel's Trumpets. I wish I could sit under one of those and breathe in the scent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-84301722978094585012012-08-17T05:46:02.367-05:002012-08-17T05:46:02.367-05:00Hi Garden Girl
Uuuuuh... it's hot here too. Th...Hi Garden Girl<br />Uuuuuh... it's hot here too. This weekend we're expecting 34 degrees. This is much too hot for me. I'm looking forward to a wonderful soft fall. The walk through your garden was a delight, thank you for that little break. <br />Greetings from the other side of the pond.<br />AlexAlex aus dem Gwundergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345838066384134549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-81384183690865557062012-08-16T08:50:52.232-05:002012-08-16T08:50:52.232-05:00We had to water in June and July. Here, with our ...We had to water in June and July. Here, with our huge silver maples (ack!) too much stuff will die without rain, or at least, an occasional supplemental watering. The maples pull every drop of moisture from the soil in hot weather, and anything smaller than them has a hard time even surviving without at least some water. We had almost no rain most of the summer, but late July, and now August have been much kinder. I'm surprised, and happy the garden looks so good this year.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-91635520688810552392012-08-16T08:14:58.459-05:002012-08-16T08:14:58.459-05:00Your garden is looking fantastic! Even with the d...Your garden is looking fantastic! Even with the drought you've been having. We haven't seen any rain in over a month but that's normal for us this time of year. In fact we're an inch of rain over our usual for the year. We really have no expectations of rain during the summer months. Nice pics. Be happy you have so much blooming!Victoria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014235737941054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-51359909505441477152012-08-15T23:04:49.490-05:002012-08-15T23:04:49.490-05:00August is typically the rainiest month of the year... August is typically the rainiest month of the year here in the Chicago area. This year if it lives up to that statistic, it won't take much. In fact it may already have earned that distinction with half the month still to go. I hope the second half of August is at least as rainy as the first half. We still have a lot of catching up to do.<br /><br />Hope you get some good rains soon, Greggo. <br /><br />garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-53794672067379364492012-08-15T23:00:17.438-05:002012-08-15T23:00:17.438-05:00It's such a nice hosta even without flowers, H...It's such a nice hosta even without flowers, Holley. Still, I must admit I haven't always been patient with this hosta - even considered yanking it out since the double, fragrant flowers were the main thing that made me want to add it to our garden.<br /><br />Can't wait to see how Midnight Marvel performs in our garden. <br /><br />Wish you could smell the angel's trumpet. The scent is simply amazing. Intoxicating, actually.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-77968325569778692612012-08-15T20:53:08.634-05:002012-08-15T20:53:08.634-05:00Send some rain our way...nice recovery.Send some rain our way...nice recovery.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-57741521877639154252012-08-15T13:08:13.520-05:002012-08-15T13:08:13.520-05:00Seven years to flower! That takes a lot of patien...Seven years to flower! That takes a lot of patience! Midnight Marvel is gorgeous. Love that dark foliage, too. And I must, must, must get an Angel Trumpet! Yours is gorgeous!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-79827523513078592262012-08-15T08:48:43.200-05:002012-08-15T08:48:43.200-05:00I love 'Blue Hill, Rose - stays pretty, and bl...I love 'Blue Hill, Rose - stays pretty, and blooms all season. <br /><br />Happy Bloom Day!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-43044239901199237682012-08-15T08:28:40.958-05:002012-08-15T08:28:40.958-05:00'Blue Hill' is a beautiful salvia, Linda! ...'Blue Hill' is a beautiful salvia, Linda! It looks so much better than my 'May Nights', which tend to sprawl as the summer progresses. Love the hibiscus, too, and the Angel's Trumpet. I'm enjoying these cooler temperatures, too; August is turning into a much more pleasant time in the garden than July was. Happy Bloom Day!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-87834131593749119082012-08-15T07:46:19.148-05:002012-08-15T07:46:19.148-05:00Thank you, Gail! Seems like the 'Goldsturm...Thank you, Gail! Seems like the 'Goldsturm' seeds all get eaten! So far I haven't found any seedlings. Maybe this year with the goldfinches being less aggressive eating seeds here.<br /><br />Happy gardening days to you, too. I know you're enjoying somewhat better weather and some much-needed rain, too - yay!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-15735107751135834942012-08-15T07:43:59.146-05:002012-08-15T07:43:59.146-05:00August usually seems to be the best time for bloom...August usually seems to be the best time for blooms in our garden, Nadezda. I love the angel's trumpet too, and I'm very excited about the 'Aphrodite' blooms!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-34208528383775840442012-08-15T07:42:49.567-05:002012-08-15T07:42:49.567-05:00Thank you, Stiletto. I love blue flowers! Sorry ...Thank you, Stiletto. I love blue flowers! Sorry about your angel's trumpet. Sometimes the cuttings root easily, and sometimes it's more challenging. It seems like small cuttings work best.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-64119312780387380472012-08-15T07:41:36.343-05:002012-08-15T07:41:36.343-05:00Hostas sure are tough, Linda!Hostas sure are tough, Linda!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-14711979903775916742012-08-15T06:57:08.631-05:002012-08-15T06:57:08.631-05:00What a wonderful showing Linda! I let my 'Gold...What a wonderful showing Linda! I let my 'Goldsturm' go to seed and the offspring reverted to species. While not a big favorite of Bumbles, lots of smaller bees and skippers love them and once the coneflower seeds are gone, the birds do eat the seeds of rudbeckia. Happiest of gardening days to you...Glad you got some relief from the drought. xogailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com