General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Pt.42 Visit with Friends, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Real Summery weather here--sliding into Mother's Day! That date is our official frost-free date. I bet the Garden Dept. at HD will be rocking and rolling.....It already has been the last 2 weekends. Those people--just can't wait! I guess they lucked out as we have not had any weather near frost lately....

And while I am at it---HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU ALL MOMS AND GRAND MOMS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!

Liz-----------I have never grown a Wisteria and do not know what to recommend to you for soil. If all else fails--go with the ole' standard: Dig in some Humus and good garden soil. Make sure it drains well. Maybe add some "Dynamite" or "Osmacote" fertilizer. Mulch.
Please post your question on the Vines Forum.

Betty--------Please tell me where the name "Penetanguishene" came from and what does it mean? Is it an Indian name--as many of these adder names are? I'd hate to have to spell that if I was in 1st grade!
Good for your grandsons--getting the push-mower. My HD carries 2 models of it. The simpler one is $69.99 and the fancier one (bigger wheels--maybe 4 wheels??) is $129.

It makes me remember when I still lived with my Mom, that is the only mower we had. I used to push it around--many times using my hard stomach muscles to do so. I guess they got even harder......

Jaye------------When you say you fed your Roses whole bananas, just how did you do it? Cut them up? Just squish them and dig them in? Please tell me! I am a believer in all these "alternative" ways of fertilizing......

OK! Got my lawn mowed this morning and all swept clean on the sidewalks. Then watered everything. It is hot--and things are drying out. Came in to "chill" and then will have a quick shower and head off to work--3-10PM. So much for today!
Off tomorrow and Friday--except Friday I have a "look-see" back appt. with my Dr. that did my varicose vein surgery. Everything is great and it seems--for now--they are all gone. That is, until they start coming back in the future.....they always do!

Waiting patiently..........In about a week, my Peonies will be open as will the first Rose blooms.....That is the MOST dazzling time of the year for me in my Garden!

Gita

Here is my "Multi Blue Clematis" just now blooming. It is so lovely!