Hi,
I'll show you some of my spring containers.
I hope you'd love them.
Tomtom
# Tulip + Pansy
My 2008 container gardening starts !
#2 Tulip+Sweet alyssum
#3 Tulip + Nemophila
# 4 Collinsia bicolor+ Iberis
# Euphorbia
You always do such beautiful work, Tomtom! Each one is so beautiful.
I agree. I have admired your earlier container threads as well. I just love the simplicity of your arrangements. Less really is more sometimes, I think.
Absolutely amazing! You are so talented, tomtom. thanks for the inspiration. :o)
Such beautiful combinations! Thanks for posting the pics and I'm looking forward to more of them to enjoy!
Many thanks for your messages.
I'm so pleased to have them.
Hi Noreaster
>Less really is more sometimes, I think.
Simplicity is my middle name.LOL
Thank you.
Tomtom
This message was edited Apr 29, 2008 11:42 PM
Tomtom,
I am very curious - what kind of soil do you use in your lovely plantings?
Thanks, Carrie
So good to see your posts TomTom.
I LOVE the pots in the first picture. Beautiful!
great start so far... can't wait to see more!
Allison
tom tom - it's been such a long time since i have hear from you although i must say that i don't go onto this forum often. as usual your containers lood fabalous. thanks for sharing
Hi TomTom, you have such beautiful plantings! What kind of fertilizer do you use? ANd I love the light pink flowers on the right in this picture http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4880906 , could I ask what they are called? This one here is my favorite http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4845413
Steven :)
edited to add, I came onto this forum hoping you had posted some new containers!
This message was edited May 8, 2008 12:37 PM
Hi all,
Many thanks for your kind words.
Carrie , the soil I use is that I can buy in nearby shops.
I mix it with humus and coarse soil.
SW_gardener,
I use both organic and chemical.
Your favorite is called Silene `Pink Star'
Hope you'll like some of my new containers.
Tomtom
#7 Delphinium and Silene(hanging basket)
This message was edited May 9, 2008 9:58 PM
#8 Geranium 'viokovo' and Wire plants
#9Campanula patula and Smoke tree
#10 Mix planting
love this - #7 Delphinium and Silene.... what a nice arrangement
A master grower = TomTom
Tomtom - all of your containers are outstanding and those delphiniums are gorgeous. Keep us up to date on your work, Tomtom.
Gorgeous!
Very nice! I like the one with the geraniums and the wire plants. Do you happen to know the latin name for the wire plants?
Thanks for sharing your work!
Steven
Steven, In the US it is called Wire Vine or Mattress Vine. It is widely grown in FL and South Texas where it is a perennial.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=wire+vine&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&search_prefs%5Bblank_cultivar%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=rating&images_prefs=both&Search=Search
Dear Tomtom,
I'm so happy I found this thread! It is autumn at my end of the world and your containers lift my spirit. It amazes me that you find wonderful new combinations each year. Please post more!
Cheers,
Ursula
Thank y'all for your encouraging words .I do appreciate them.
pirl, I grow lots of Delphiniums .I sowed the seeds in September/I'm so fond of this color,too.
dale, so nice ofyou to give info.
Ursula, long time no see! So too am I happy to hear from you!
Tropaeolums haven't turned out well this spring. Yet a new species has bloomed. It's T.beuthii. --the flowers are larger than those of T.brachyceras and smell sweet. T's are profoundly intiguing.
Tomtom
Tropaeolum beuthii
This message was edited May 11, 2008 9:31 PM
#11 Sweet pea `Pink cupid'
The sweet peas in this container are not full bloom yet but I can't wait any more.LOL
It helps me to remember that Tomtom is many zones warmer than I am! ^_^ No sweet peas yet.
Beautiful, stunning plantings!
Thanks Dale!
Yes, I love Dale's work too.
Here's my new job>
I'm exhausted on your behalf.
wow that's impressive
Tomtom...everything you plant is so delicate and exquisite! The plants even match their containers. I LOVE them all, but especially love the "Sweet Pea, Pink cupid" and Delphinium hanging basket. You are amazing and I thank you so much for the inspiration.
Kat
You're right, KatG. Tomtom is a great source of inspiration.
I'm so happy to have your haeartwarming comments.
KatG,
Your containers and their settings are always awesome . They give me useful ideas. I have been so sorry not to be able to react to each of your photos since English isn't my mother tongue. Still I am enthusiastic fan of your containers.
Let me show you my today's garden.
Tomtom
You do so well with the English language, Tomtom. Certainly much better than most of us could do with your language.
Your garden scene is lovely and knowing it's all your own work is delightful. The staggered heights and soft colors are wonderful.