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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The pond in November.

After two nights of lots of wind and rain the sun tried to peak out a bit yesterday while I took my November pond pictures. It's been fun looking back at these recently to see some of what's changed since last winter. I did a little more rearranging yesterday with the heucheras. They are so much fun to mix and match colors. Of course as I dug a new planting spot I already dug into bulbs that I just planted, I don't think I damaged them, but it did remind me of why I usually don't have many return.

I can't believe how big the Pickerel Weed got. It supposed to be hardy in our zone, if it survives I'll have to divide it and give it an even bigger pot.

Geranium 'Wargrave Pink' at the front of the pond is blooming a little more. I have lots of these that have self seeded through the yard, but this is the only one blooming now.

A view through the Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica) 'Red Baron'. I can't wait for it to spread around. It's got new growth coming up now after I divided it in half when I bought it. I usually check plants when I buy them to see if they can be divided or have more than one plant in the container.

Looking through the fuchsia magellanica by the pond. The hummingbirds have rediscovered it like they do every fall.

This year I didn't get the seedheads cut back on the Ligularia 'Othello' and now I'm really glad I didn't. Not only are they neat looking, but the birds have been eating them.

One of the visitors resting on the fence. We had lots of Chickadees, Bushtits and Juncos come to the pond in the mornings.

I wonder if December's pond pictures will have snow or ice in them?
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36 comments:

  1. Oh that little chickadee on the fence melted my heart, Catherine! He is too sweet and what a fabulous capture. Your pond is looking so good, I really like those seed heads. We have left the most stuff standing ever this year, and the garden has never looked better for it. As for the blood grass, I have to spread ours myself, doing so whenever there is enough in the clump. So not invasive here, but maybe where you are. It has so much to offer the garden and is so easy to grow. :-)
    Frances

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  2. Hi Catherine,

    I just love the Geranium bloom and the color and texture of your Japanese Blood Grass.

    I think it is a great idea to leave some spent blooms on the plants. They look so interesting and they provide food to your bird friends :)

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  3. Looks beautiful Catherine, the Chick-a-dee is too adorble. I too like to check my newly purchased plants for extras!!

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  4. I have got to install a pond next year.

    I bought Japanese blood grass last summer. I divided a 3 gallon pot into about 8 plugs. Only a couple have made it through the summer, but given time, I'm sure they'll increase. It's such a nice texture and color.

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  5. What a super lovely and fun post!! Wonderful! What and a sweet chicakdee..wow..great garden photos..and I love how you took them form their point of view..awesome! Beautiful seedhead..and i love that sweet pink geranium! Yay..great post!! as always!!
    Kiki~

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  6. The red bush on the back side is fuschia? It is most pretty! I think yes, December's pics will have some ice as cold as it is here!

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  7. I love seeing the pond in all the different seasons. The seedheads are not only interesting to look at but I can imagine the birds love them as a special treat. Can't wait to see what Dec. brings!

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  8. Catherine, your pond is fantastic! It must be relaxing to sit out there...Wow on the adorable chickadee...look at it posing so prettily for you! Fantastic capture...gail

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  9. Tina - Yes, it's the fuchsia. It's covered in flowers now.

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  10. What a charming pond. It is so colorful and so peaceful looking. What an absolute treat to have chickadees in your garden. Thanks for brightening my day.

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  11. More lovely pictures, and what a little cutie chickadee!!! I love it :-)

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  12. Hi Catherine, love the pond! and know you are enjoying it. Yesterday's wind and rain here has currently relinquished a blue sky... hope you are having the same.

    The Japanese blood grass has spread nicely in our garden and has been easy to transplant with it's shallow root system. If you need a Japanese painted fern division, let me know.

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  13. Hi Catherine!
    How beautiful to see your garden under all the seasons and the conditions of time, the jobs from you you also turn in a little favorable days as those of this period. Also I love a lot the heucheres and account to insert something on the my new blog in these days.
    I follow you very spellbound from your job. Embraces!

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  14. I always look forward to your pond posts Catherine. I cut my Pickerel Weed off and sunk it to the bottom of the pond? I hope it makes it thru the winter that way. It did not get anywhere near as big as yours but I think it gets more shade than yours?? I can't remember why you have the fencing around the pond? To keep out wildlife? or Gracie? I'm still looking for one of those glass balls to float on the pond. I think they're so pretty. and nice of the Chickadee to pose for a photo. :-)

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  15. Like all Chickadees your visitor is super cute! The fall colors in the background really add to the picture too.

    Your pond is looking lovely, especially with all of those rosy red highlights.

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  16. Good night Catherine, believe me, I was wondering how your pond would look at this time of year and now you have posted it, how nice!!!! I love, love, love your pond!!!
    Hugs
    María Cecilia

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  17. Today, we drove by some of the ponds I enjoy photographing...and they were frozen over!! Winter is definitely here.

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  18. Di - Thank you so much for you offer of the Painted Fern. I just may take you up on your offer sometime. We had some sun this morning and then the wind came back, again.

    Kathleen - The Pickerel Weed gets a good amount of afternoon shade. It was so big when I bought I had to repot it right away. The little fence was there as a sort of barrier from my little one, although I know it would never stop her. I keep tripping on it while I work around the pond and I think I'll take it out next spring. She's never out there without me anyway.

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  19. I still have yet to clear all the annual plants out of my ponds. I don't know why they have been hanging on so long but I am ready to chuck 'em, green or not. The fuschia looks great. I haven't seen a hummingbird for some time now. I think they must head off to the lower elevations in fall. You are lucky to have them. Your place looks so tidy. You have inspired me to get out there on the next "not raining right now" day and clean up the pond.

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  20. The pond still looks lovely to me Catherine. Love your pic of the little chickadee. They are such sweet birds!

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  21. Hi Catherine~~ The dang wind is STILL ripping through these parts. I keep hoping that if it must blow, it will carry all my neglected leaf-fall into the neighbors' yards.

    Your pond looks surprisingly well considering the seasonal bluster. No there will be NO ICE on your pond next month, or the month after, or after that. A nice, mild winter is ahead. LOL

    I love the rock work around your pond. It's much easier to gain an appreciation for your hard work with your plantings shyly going to sleep

    I inadvertantly dig up bulbs all the time. It's nice to hear I'm not the only one. LOL

    Have you thought about sowing a few of the Ligularia seeds?

    Your little chickadee is so precious.

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  22. Hi Catherine, we've also had some "bad" weather these last few days. Yesterdaywe had a real storm comming thrue and I hope it didn't damage any new trees in our garden. Your pond still looks excellent. And those seedheads to. Makes me wonder if I have any beauties like that outside. Haven't been in the garden for a while becaurse of the weather. Tomorrow they've promised that the sun will show, then I better get outside for a look. Have a nice day / gittan

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  23. I drew a map of the yard and when new bulbs get planted I write in the location.

    'Wargrave Pink'.....now that's an interesting name for such a pretty Geranium flower.

    Chickadees are my favorite winter bird.

    The pond looks so pretty.

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  24. I love your pond, Catherine. It looks much better than does my pond in November. The pickerel weed grows wild here, and we get them from the ditches if I need one that looks fabulous for some reason. They will also grow in the ground, and look very nice. Alas, we cannot grow fuchsia. Far too hot here.

    Looking forward to seeing your pond in December!

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  25. I can't wait to see Decembers pictures!

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  26. Beautiful captures of your pond and plants in autumn. My favorite is the Ligularia seedhead. Isn't it amazing how a plant that looks dead, still has so much to offer?

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  27. When we were looking for our beach property, one place had gorgeous landscaping. A pond with fish ... I said no to buying it. It would have needed lots of love and we wouldn't have had time for that ... not yet at least.

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  28. Hi,
    You have done a wonderful and amazing job with this water feature! I wonder, do you ever get the chance to relax here? I hope you do get to spend some time enjoying the fruits of your labors. I bet you have amazing wildlife visit your pond, like dragonflies and such. I love the little birdie!
    Rosey

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  29. The pond still looks great. When we first bought out place I thought the Juncos were Chickadees. We still don't get them up here and they are so cute! Yup, your pond could very well be iced up by next months post - bet that will be pretty!

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  30. Love the colors as things change- even hen weather turns cold there is beauty everywhere! Thanks for the pond update.

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  31. I bought some Heuchera last weekend, the red variety, and planted a few in the garden. Your pond looks lovely. Of course I haven't seen one part of your yard that doesn't!
    Brenda

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  32. I love seeing how the pond changes with each passing season. Nice pics! I love chickadees. They are state bird here in Massachusetts so we have them all over.

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  33. I don't know if my last comment went through--I was just saying that I was glad you didn't cut the seedhead down. And your pictures are extra pretty today.

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  34. What a cute little bird! Have a nice weekend!

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  35. Catherine, your pond is always an inspiration...if I ever get to fulfilling that wish list! I too always dig up bulbs accidentally. I love your hardy fuchsias...and everything else in this post ;)

    lynn

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