pulmonaria.
Garden photos of '09.....#10
Patti.... so far I've only figured out what "group" of primulas that one belongs to. It shouldn't be a true annual though. They say the ones in that group can be "touchy" perennials, but actually hardy to zone 5.
Congrats on the seedling. I just dont have the patience but admire it in others.
beautiful shots all
My lemon lime four o'clocks are actually sprouting, thought they were gonners. I trimmed some things outside when it got fairly warm a couple weeks ago, but then it got cold again....hope I didn't killl too much! My red rosa rugosa doesn't look too happy.
The sun is just coming up on another nice day.
nice pictures shelly and congrats on the hellebore!!
Beautiful hellebore. What patience you must have! What time of year do you plant those?
I had to share this picture. I have a feeder that has a squirrel baffel, so heavy squirrels and birds can't get to the seeds and clean me out. This starling figured out how to sit with his butt just right so if he eats backwards he can keep the baffel from dropping and he can eat all he wants. Clever, these birds!
Watch and learn, grasshopper.
Arent they the worst?
Fat slobs,If they werent so chubby they could get to the food and load up more.
I guess if I starved between meals and had theit metabolism I'd eat like that too.
OH !!
WAIT !!!
I !
DO ! ! !
Congrats on the Hellebore seedling. That's exciting, it's a beaut!
RC- doing a 'happy dance' for you. WOOHOO!!
JoAnn - 'O wait I do' That cracked me up.
looky looky... real garden dirt
:)
to go along with the dirty hands
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Victor, or anyone else with Clematis expertise,
I have some Clematis questions. I have 6 plants in 4 inch pots that I bought in the co-op sitting under lights in my unheated porch that warms up during the day. Do I need to harden them off? When can I safely plant these out? Should I prune them back, some are about 12 inches tall with buds now?
I'd appreciate any advice I can get as I am new to Clematis.
Dyane
onewish1, nice fat bulbs and congratulations on getting down and dirty. I only strolled around for a few minutes today as I think it not wise to stay out in the damp and cool weather we are having while I am still under the weather. I need sun!
Here is reticulated Iris histrioides 'Frank Elder'. Patti
This is a new one for me this year. Iris histrioides 'Lady Beatrice Stanley' pricey little gem. I hope the other 4 come up. Patti
dyane as long as you can dig a hole you can plant - and in the first couple years it is good to trim them down - every one trimmed means two more shoots coming up
Allison I was looking at 'Friso' just the other day (like I need more) please take pictures when they bloom!!
we have crocus and a honey bee!
and another
here is the bark color of beni kawa
here is the bark of a coral bark jm
and last the bark of a red twig dogwood
Very pretty ! Love crocus's!!!!
Thanks for the advice Bill. I thought it should be fine to plant since they are hardy.
Crocus with a visitor...
Love the red, wha.
Patti, LBS is a beauty!
Oooo, that blue on the iris just pops! Cool crocus! Pretty soon everyone will be going "daffy". I have doubles that the previous owner planted that come up faithfully. The buds on all are getting fat and happy, only a couple more weeks I'm thinkin'.
Thanks all!!!. I'm looking forward to seeing more of that plant! Love the happy dance Jan!
Jo Ann, that 'oh wait, I do..." comment was great! I really don't have the patience for pampering seeds either or waiting until they get flowering age. However, if the hellebores and bees do their work to make seeds, spread them around, and they happen to sprout, as was the case with this one, I'm more than happy to water and fertilize it! You can't beat a free plant! Just this season I have started to tinker around with cross pollinating a little, to hopefully get more seeds from some of the more colorful ones. However, they will likely still be on their own when it comes to germinating.
Drumlin.... that bird has no manners! Nice pics! Early in Fall is probably the best choice for planting hellebores, spring is second best.
It looks like your hard work is paying off there Bill! they're coming along great.
Patti, those iris are beautiful. So vibrant!
Allison, that pic is the sign of a true gardener! Nice work.
Dyane, Nice crocus! It goes very well with the bee!!
RC, what are you trying to hybridize?? That's very cool.
RC you have no idea how good it felt to dig in soil outside and not feel cold hard chunks
I bet that it was a great feeling Allison! You know that spring is very close!
Thanks Drumlin. Just hellebores. I know that 'hybridize' would be the technically correct term. But, I really look at it as I'm just trying to brighten some colors. But, who knows what I'll get from it!! Could be interesting! Could be nothing I ever wanted. We shall see..................
although, I couldn't imagine what to cross this one with!
and this one seems about perfect too.
and a camellia, not fully open.
I started a diet in January(late) and am down 16 pounds. Its very slow going because of the meds I'm on but it has made gardening easier, not planting yet but just bending over to photo and check for emerging hostas (none yet) etc.
Blood sugar was main cencern,its much better too
Love the beni kawa Bill I am so Jonzin for one in a place DD wont let go of.
20 Year old diseased Vibernums,part of original landscaping.
I say its time to re-do, she just doesnt seem to see it.
Patience.
RC your helled are fantastric.
I dont know jack about hybredizing but there aught to be more of both the light colored ones in the world at this time.
love every photo RC....
good for you GE.. wish I could say the same
I couldn't possibly do that
LOL
I stepped on the scale to see what damage a year of not smoking did to my waistline...it was NOT pretty!!