Lets move through all of our raininess into July and beyond.
We came from here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1314980/
And let's all help Happy ID some of her TumTum trees
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1323138/
Thanks, Coleup. I love the spell-check!
Thought it might appeel to some of us
Maybe there could be a "weather check" that could correct for errant weather!
That was lovely Judy, gave me a nice chuckle! < =D
Do I need to dress like a ballerina to sit by that tree? Heehee
Don't forget your viral sword! < =D
Happy 4th of July all!
When I first moved to my yard 35 yrs ago I could watch the fireworks from my yard! Eventually I could only see them well from the flatter part of my roof. Now I actually have to walk about a mile for a good view!
Wonder why some years the rockets red glare doesn't go up as high in the sky as most years? Weather related?
Praying all will be out of harm's way today whether celebrating or not. especially all of the brave firefighters and water rescue teams who are not yet back home.
So many of us in this area are having to change out plans for firework watching this year. The Joint Bast Mcguire, Dix and Lakehurst had wonderful fireworks each year and thousands would go to the base for the day and just have a wonderful family time. This year, the government cutbacks have caused many military bases to cancel their fireworks this year. So many kids are disappointed but that is how it is when Congress can not agree. Oh well, I just hope it will be worth it in the end. Many of the small towns also either cancel or have them on days other than the 4th because it is cheaper. Life has changed over the years but one thing for sure, I am still proud to be an American. Have a wonderful day in the sunshine.
A belated HAPPY 4TH right back atcha, and to everyone else!!
I shudder at the thought of you climbing up on your roof Judy - YIPES!!
JB, I actually looked (only for a brief moment, mind you) for a "like" button to click on your post. HA! Amen and Amen. "...There ain't no doubt I love this land, God bless the U.S.A."
Speedie, two years ago Wayne and I replaced our roof ourselves! Both of us have been house painters in earlier times, so we have much ladder safety experience and ladders to work with, but I know what you mean.
One rule we have recently instituted is to never do roof patrol (gutter cleaning, snow load removal, chimney inspection, branch removal, etc) alone. There should always be one person who can do emergency back up or
911.
Don't think I'd climb someone else's roof...
Hey, we do our own tree work, too! At least as far up as our 40' ladder can take us to remove dead or dying over head branches. We are currently caught up on those so don't know if we will attempt same in the future if the need arises. Maybe we will use our ropes and climbing skills for enjoyment instead of necessity.
Who knows, maybe Happy will let us rapel down her AFH for a special plant plant or snatch!
Not recommending roof going for most of us...don't try this at home! One success does not increase the odds for another. Each situation is unique and deserves its own careful evaluation before proceeding.
funny-- four of the members of this clan went up on our roof last night to look for fireworks. I'm so glad our roof is flatter than the one in the cape cod I grew up in. I stayed on the deck.
Hey, just read that we should not fertilize Hydrangeas any more this summer. They are not heavy feeders. He assumed that we have all given them a shot of something or at least compost, this spring. Also read advice on rooting which is very easy and nothing different from the usual rooting methods. air layer or sink two nodes and make a mini greenhouse with a soda bottle. I see on my light lavendar colored lace cap type one that all the stems that bloomed are woody and all the other stems are green, so I plan to trim out the
bloomed stems to keep the thing from getting any bigger/ thicker.
oh I came here with a question. Judy, you gifted me with something that looks like two baby Port Odora type EEs. Can I put them in a pot by my mailbox where they'll have bright shade all day and late pm sun? The pot of yellow pansies that's there now have just exhausted themselves and look really poor. Limelight coleus does well there.
Are they really that easy Sally? Hmmm.... so, my neighbors have this GORGEOUS Hydrangea planted RIGHT up against the fence that separates our yards... and as it so happens, some of it grows through the fence right over my driveway-side bed. How convenient, eh!? < =) I wonder if they'd notice if I took a branch and bent it down into my bed for a month or so to see if it would root... heeheeheee < =D
Speedie: Hydrangeas are very easy to root, as plants go.
Coleup: Rappelling is about the only safe way to get down my awful front hill! But I wouldn't want you to risk it!
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If you can't be Under the Board Walk or Downtown or Sitting On the Dock of the Bay for fireworks, might as well be Up On the Roof.
Those EE s (were they in a light grey pot?) should do fine there. If not, move them to more shade! Oh, and give them a little time released food and water when you can. Since that spot does get late afternoon sun you could really get some nice backlit beauty with Hardy Begonias!
I may call you later as there are some more plant orphans that need homes or babysitting til the Fall swap. Are you still open to hosting it again or has someone else volunteering?
Hydrangeas are easy. I plan to do some as well, including doublicious.
My daughters neighbor has a beautiful varigated blue lace cap. I have wanted to take cuttings of it for years. They wouldn't care even if they did notice which they probably wouldn't.
OK, it is decided: when I get out there to prune the daisies I'll sneak a cutting of that lovely Hydrangea. Is this an acceptable time of year for it?
Holy cow.. I can just see Judy rappelling down Happy's hill... yikes!
My first experience with rappelling was on an Outward Bound course (2 weeks) up in Maine. One of our challenges was to walk off the edge of a granite cliff and 'rappel' the 80 or 100 feet to the bottom. We were thoroughly trained and all the harnesses and ropes and gear were top notch and believe it or not, it was not very physically challenging. The biggest challenge for each of us was facing our own internal fear so to navigate between flight, fight or freeze and get to the bottom. First step the hardest but some froze halfway and were gently 'talked down'. When my turn came I went slowly over the edge and then down the cliff face. Then I stopped! Not because I was unable to continue, but because I figured I would never be there again, and, I wanted to take in the awesome view of Penebscot Bay!
So, Speedie and Happy I celebrate with you the big and small personal triumphs of higher academics or other hills we have traversed up and down and those yet to come....and relish the sharing of the views even if they fall short of the Postcard version.
Seems the fear that resides inside is maleable and can serve our journeys not curtail them.
Happy climbing all!
speedie---
Not sure--but if the cutting has started to harden off at the base--I think you will be OK.
The soft, lanky tips (new growth) may nor make it---
I will be taking cuttings soon of my Endless Summer Hydrangea.
It is a matter of containing its size. I can hardly get around it to the patio.
But--I will wait until the big blooming cycle is done. Then take cuttings.
Then--the August Lily Hostas will be putting out their blooms
from the other side...Geez! That little sidewalk is just ~ 2 1/2' wide...
G.
I can sooo picture that!!
Wonderful attitude toward almost everything, Coleup!! I miss so much of the sites available on high places, especially near the edges ( like our car ride on Italy's Almafi Coast.) You live in such a beautiful state of mind!!
Thank you my friends! Roses you made my day. Now I am off to climb some hills before nightfall.
On Friendship
Kahlil Gibran
Your friend is your needs answered.
He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving.
And he is your board and your fireside.
For you come to him with your hunger, and you seek him for peace.
When your friend speaks his mind you fear not the "nay" in your own mind, nor do you withhold the "ay."
And when he is silent your heart ceases not to listen to his heart;
For without words, in friendship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are born and shared, with joy that is unacclaimed.
When you part from your friend, you grieve not;
For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.
And let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.
For love that seeks aught but the disclosure of its own mystery is not love but a net cast forth: and only the unprofitable is caught.
And let your best be for your friend.
If he must know the ebb of your tide, let him know its flood also.
For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill?
Seek him always with hours to live.
For it is his to fill your need, but not your emptiness.
And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.
For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
Keep climbing!!
Judy, I love reading your posts and can always count on something humorous, informative, or philosophical.
Anyway, my yardening continues to be the never ending chore of weeding and mulching. I completely fell short on that last year, and am now paying the price. Lowell, Mike's older brother, is now living here at the house with us and he has been a godsend. I don't think I would be anywhere near this far along without his help. We've also been doing more stone work - added to the big irregular stepping stone path between the walk-out basement and the kitchen, and added a walkway made from 12" x 18" blue flagstone through the hillside shade garden. Looking good! I need to take pictures to share at some point.
That sounds really nice I would love to see a few pics.
Greenthumb and I can attest to how wonderful Terri's new walkways look. And rocks elsewhere as accents along with more mulch. And this time I didn't leave any mystery vole holes!
Judy, I can't remember the last I heard someone quote Gibran. It's probably been 40 years since reading "The Prophet". I'm not quite sure I always agree with some thoughts though.
"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." especially for me since some things are never done. LOL
"Up on the Roof" James Taylor always reminds me of my 3rd floor walk up in Trenton. It was about a block from the rail station and we spent a lot of nights out on the roof, to cool off, no AC then. It was cold beer and hopefully a breeze, often with friends.
happy_macomb
I think you posted a weed which I could not remember the name of, a bit back. But i think it was Mulberry weed
http://www.missouriplants.com/Greenalt/Fatoua_villosa_page.html
THe little devils can make seed when they only have three leaves on them.
Yes -- that's it -- thank you SallyG! I am delighted! I'm trying to ID our weeds, but there are so many....
It is also known as Hairy Crab Weed -- much more fitting than Mulberry Weed, which makes it sound almost attractive.
the link above refers to it as 'scuzzy' I didn't know that was a botanical term! LOL
Recent immigrant only seen here since 1969.
I'm trying real hard to keep it pulled. So I hope I don't have to learn any name!!
Just started raining here---Yippee!!!
I don't have to go out in this heat and water my garden!
That was one chore I was not looking forward to.
G....:o)
I know what you mean G. I've changed my watering schedule to start at 7 or so at night because it gets hot so quickly in the AM. Need to be careful at night that I don't wet the plant leaves. No time to dry and prevent powdery mildew, etc.
Well--that "rain" lasted about 5 minutes......
The sky was still so-so and the winds were strong and ominous--and i was sure
we were going to get more rain.
So far--nothing! I still had to go out and water the driest beds and plants--like my brugs.
They are like sponges. Had maybe 10 drops of rain on my head.
Also some of the latest planted plants--they need water to settle in.
T-showers and rain are predicted (maybe) every day this coming week.
The temps will be the same as now...H-O-T...
G.
Gita, I can't remember in which thread you were wondering what to do with your big rock. I had a tour of Jessica's (Gardadore) garden yesterday and saw many unusual things including her big rock that had smaller rocks on it to make a hat, eyes, nose and mouth or mustache!
Tee, Hee, Hee, A true primitive art form, cute too.
Cute! But--not my thing to do something like this....
I can see a toad or a big snail--something from nature--sitting on top of the
smaller rock.
No hurry! When I find it--I will know that "this is IT"......G.
I read about these once and they stuck in my head bt I haven't made one yet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuksuk
That would be an awesome sight in a garden, Sally.
Does anyone have any tips for controlling Morning Glory vines?
My back and side neighbors grow it and it used to cover the old chain link fence before the new fence was put in. It's now coming up through the roots of newly planted trees and perennials and choking them. I can't dig out the roots because they're so numerous and not exactly accessible at this point. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle.
I'm not a big fan of Round Up, but I'll use it if it's actually effective against MG.
