Weird Weather of '09!! ....... #4

Sorry I thought you knew the yellow one. I had my doubts on the last one also but couldn't think of what it is. There aren't too many that have that kind of leaf structure.
Oh, one I just thought of starts with a cent--===. It has t hose leaves and purple flowers.

Oh.... I know what you're thinking of Willow, but nothing is coming to my head tonight!

Portland, in your A-Z, I bet that you will find it under Parahebe perfoliata, listing the synonym Derwintia. If there is one thing that A-Z is lacking in, I would say that it is there common name referrence list. The only time I can't find a plant in there is when I know only the common name. Once I find the real name, then they're good. I think that it uses common names that are more prevelant on the east coast than on the west, if there are different common names used. I'm not positive, but that seems to be something that I've noticed on occasion.

This message was edited Feb 18, 2009 8:31 PM

You're not talking about centaurea, are you?

http://www.botany.com/centaurea.html

That one I usually remember, although, never when I absolutely need to. But, i can't speak for Willow!

I think it is Derwentia. When it blooms I will post another photo. Whatever it is I like it.

Good evening everyone! I have a question. Does anyone know where Murmur is?
Thank you.
Susan

This message was edited Feb 23, 2009 11:13 AM

I exchanged e-mails with her a few days ago. She's busy with a puppy, family, master gardener classes. She says she'll be back with Dave's more before too long.

Thanks for the question and answer. I wondered too.

Beautiful day today, had a frog chorus while I worked. I can't believe how loud they are!! I think there's some hanky panky going on out there.

My frogs aren't out yet, but with these warmer temps, I'm sure I'll hear them soon.

My brother (who lives in Philomath) posted on Monday on his Facebook page that HIS frogs were out. Such a sign of spring.

They usually do this, then go quite for a while, then come back louder than ever when it really warms up.

That makes sense - it follows the weather. A string of nice, warm days and then back to winter for awhile until spring really gets here.

I just thought it was neat that you both had mentioned it within a couple of days of one another.

No not Centaurea. Maybe an annual that seeds. The first time I saw it was years ago at Heronswood.

Hope Murmur is enjoying her MG classes. I miss it now that I retired.

Tweedia caerulea? It's blue - I found some last year. Such a pretty plant.

Not to get off the sup. But for all of you that LOVE to shop at Big Lots, Sorry Laurie but they havent made it over the pond yet.
Friends and Family nite ( thats what the coupon says, not true) we will be doing it all day. Sunday Feb. 22nd. we will be open from 8am till 10pm. Get on line and print your coupon. If you need on D-mail your E-mail and I will send you one, but it would be easier if you just went to. [HYPERLINK@www.biglots.com] and sign up also join the buzz for a chanch to win $500. shopping spree.

Thanks for the E-mail Kathy, here goes more money Ha Ha

My Morning Glory seeds are coming up! Oh my!

Are they outside or inside?

They are inside in seed starter trays on a south facing window sill. I planted the seeds last weekend and already they are making progress!

Wow, I'm impressed! Thought it would take longer than that.

I'm going to do a seed tray for morning glories today. So, that's very encouraging Portland! although, I don't have any windows that get direct light due to a porch and lots of trees. So, If I don't see them peeking up in about two weeks (I'll give them an extra weeke for not being as warm) I'll maybe get a grow light for them.

I see a few more poking up so when they are a little more visible I will post a pic. They are double blue picotee. I'm still not sure if they are perennials or annuals here. Red do you put yours in pots or in the ground? Would they do well in the sun trailing over a stone wall?

I've never grown morning glories before since I have seen the wraths of a happy plant. But, I'm trying to get over that fear since these are seeds from a beautiful plant. I'm going to put them in the ground in pots to try to help prevent that. At least, that's my thought for now. They should do excellent trailing over a stone wall though. You might be giving me a new idea about where to put mine. I don't have a stone wall, but I do have railing.

It's raining and warm here. Gloomy day! I'm doing laundry and planning my week. My bleeding heart is showing--up about an inch.

I heard that morning glory is not a problem here so I guess it is an annual.

I hope the rain doesn't stick around too long because I got a new bread machine and have been tasting all kinds of bread for a few days now. Dangerous!

Judi...Bread is my downfall, especially hot!! Doubly dangerous! I"ve heard some morning glories are o.k., but the ones I have growing wild are a pain. Try to kill everything around them and spread like the dickens. Yours sounds pretty and trailing over something sounds good too.

ohhh mmyyyy.... Yep, bread is a definite downfall. Just about any kind of it!! Ok, I'm going to go to bed now dreaming about bread. how sad is that.

Yep, some morning glories are undoubtedly, exceedingly, pesky and hard to kill. There are two or three species that do very well here, but I can't remember which kind. Maybe someone else here knows which ones they are. All that I remember is that one has a large white flower and the other has a smaller, white flower. I think that there's yet another one.

Mine is the small white flower.

I would think your dreams would be more towards cameras and such. Whatever they are I hope they're nice.

Wind is really picking up here. My chimes are going nuts!!

Well I must make gluten free bread but it is amazingly good. If you can't have gluten and you want good bread you have to make it yourself. There are lots of healthy flours to use! When I was first diagnosed I did not have bread for over 2 years so it's a treat for me.
It was windy here last night but that has died down today. The rain continues but it is nice to think that all those little plantlets emerging from the soil are getting a boost from the water. When the rains stops I am going to finally put my hellebores into the ground.

I would like some advice. This photo is my house last summer when I first bought it. The front door is now blue, and of course the for sale sign is gone! I would like to know if there is something a few feet tall that I could plant in the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street that would do well without me taking out the grass. I would like something to eventually cover most of the grass. The area gets lots of sun. I really don't want to rip out the grass because that seems like a daunting task.
I would appreciate any advice!

Judi, what a beautiful home.

What a pretty sight. If you aren't gong to want anything else there ever, then vinca minor is a great way to go. You'd just have to trim around the edges to make sure it didn't take over the sidewalk. It can be too successful, but if all sides are surrounded by sidewalk, then it would be just the thing.

http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=U760


This message was edited Feb 24, 2009 9:40 PM

Katie that sounds like a good idea. I was also thinking I could put in a bunch of bulbs but that would not take over the grass. I like the vinca idea! Can I just put in some vinca plants and let them go? Could I also put bulbs among the vincas? Now I am excited!

Yup. Vinca will grow anywhere, even under mature cedar trees. Just know that taking it up is tough, so make sure that you want it there long term . . .

The flower is a true periwinkle, though, and is very pretty. I'll bet you could just buy one plant and do a few generations of cloning to get a bunch of plugs to put in by the fall. Then you could put your bulbs in at the same time you put the plugs in.

Beautiful home. Looks like the one my daughter has in Bremerton. What katie says, and kinda match the garden on your side of the sidewalk.

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I do have some vinca in the backyard so I know it's a vigorous grower but in that location, surrounded by sidewalk & street, it should be fine. The vinca in the backyard survived 15" of snow & all that freezing we had. I like that!

I love your house Judy. It looks very comfy and friendly.

I agree! Your place looks great Judi! i love it.

I do love those Portland porches. And yours has a little privacy provided by the flowering trees, along with the neighborhood feeling you can get by sitting out on a Summer evening and greeting the neighbors as they pass by.

Thanks - the house has turned out to be perfect for me - though I would like more garden space.
It took 3 months to renovate it but it was so worth it. The front porches on the old houses are wonderful and make the neighborhood feel friendly.
I bought 6 dahlia's today. Pink, orange and yellow. I can hardly wait to get the bulbs in the ground!

Love the front porch, beautiful house. Great for visiting.