What is growing nicely for you right now? page 2

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Pirl - I just told someone on another forum (maybe containers?) that you were on vacation!! Did I get you mixed up with another person? Eleanor

Just returned this afternoon, about 3 PM.

About 20 minutes ago I received a note from the daughter of a DG person I've been friends with for quite some time and she died this afternoon. It's rough.

Very sorry to hear that Pirl.

Me, too. She had survived so many back operations that I just didn't expect this ending.

Oh, my god! Is she very ill or did she die??

Hi Pirl - welcome back, did you get the 49 dmails I sent you?LOL

That is sad and a reminder that these words and pictures do relate to real people with real lives.

She did die, Dave.

Yes, Al, and I have a photo for you from Provincetown - from a certain person named Pearlene - trying to imitate me!

Here's something to smile about.

Oh! I enjoyed her company here. May here family find the strength they need.

I'm very impressed by his teeth! So nice and neat - not like Harry.

Dave - we cross posted.

Many are sending their good thoughts to her family. She loved her garden so much.

Pirl, sorry to hear about your friend.
Pixie, love your irises, how long is their bloom time? I had some at our old house that lasted awhile. I planted Tigers Eye(I think that's what it's called)here and the flower only lasts about a week very disappointing.
Dave, love the color combo of the peony/iris...is that an outhouse in the background?
Seandor, I haven't personally met anyone that actually talks like that.
Gardenmart, how long ago did you leave Trenton? I live just east of there.

Pirl - glad you're back. So sorry to hear about your friend. Eleanor

flowerjen, I have dwarf, standard, and tall bearded Iris's so the bloom time last longer by having all 3. They started a week or 2 ago and some haven't even started yet opening yet.

Sorry to hear about your friend, Pirl. Michaela

This message was edited Jun 12, 2007 7:15 AM

Thanks to all.

The Rugosas were in all of their glory on Cape Cod.

Pirl, I'm so sorry for the lost of your friend.

My Rugosa'a are just starting.

Here's the white one....

It's the amazing fragrance wafting through the air when there are 1,000 of them in bloom that captures my heart. Ours were in full bloom about two weeks ago.

Now I hope I selected the right thumbnail. It will need pruning or else take over the area (not a bad idea).

I have no Rugosas. Should I??

Pirl, please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Hugs and love,
Harper

Thanks, Harper. She was very sweet and loving.

Victor - I've heard they do sucker but mine hasn't yet. It's the fragrance that gets me! They would make a great barrier if you needed one but they do have thorns (actually prickles but no one asked).

Thanks Pirl. I've heard they are more shade tolerant as well. Where are yours sited?

Full hot sun. The nice part is they can be clipped back to a foot or two if they get too wild with no harm and more blossoms. They hate pesticides and can be killed if they're used on them.

Do they get any fungal nasties? How long do they bloom? Do they repeat? Sorry for all the questions but I prefer people's actual experience over other sources.

No diseases but I'll keep checking them. They have the usual great first bloom and then it's sparse but enough to keep me happy. By the time summer ends I will hopefully have kept you updated on it enough that you'll know if you want them and then you should find them at 50% off.

Hi Pirl, add my condolances, sorry for your loss.

Do you grow the Rugosas for the hips?

This year everything is growing well, last year I lost all my cukes, it was wet and cold. But this year so far, terrific on everything. Even have a few small tomatoes. The bibb lettuces are spectacular. Keep your fingers crossed!

Thanks TD.

I thought the birds would be thrilled with the hips but that didn't work out at all.

I can't believe the tomato stems this year. I think they're on steroids.

Victor, I have a rugosa seperating my veggie garden from a perenial garden in mostly sun. Roses peak now but repeat in lesser quantities. For some reason mine isn't a huge bloomer but it is no fuss, no disease, much prettier leaves & hips than other roses.

Agreed. Rugosas remind me more of photos of little boys with tousled hair and smudges on their faces as opposed to formal portraits - like hybrid teas.

Nice analogy Pirl. I always prefer easier to perfect. Plants that is.

Not CZJ?

Pirl, Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your friend.

Sue

Thank you.

She's already perfect. As for easy...

Oh dear! Victor's ready for trouble!

Duel with Michael Douglas?? He can have Sharon Stone back.

He might want Sharon Stone front.

He can have her any way. I'll 'mind' Mrs. Douglas.