tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post2728875798354997707..comments2024-01-03T02:26:23.899-08:00Comments on A Gardener in Progress: End of month view - November 2009.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-34334625996173749972009-12-04T04:54:25.046-08:002009-12-04T04:54:25.046-08:00Hi there - thanks for joining in with my end of mo...Hi there - thanks for joining in with my end of month view. I have nearly done a year so was thinking of trying a different view next year.Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-70951983267949852832009-12-03T20:15:54.120-08:002009-12-03T20:15:54.120-08:00I like using pictures to try to figure out what ne...I like using pictures to try to figure out what needs to be done around the garden, Sometimes when you are out in the garden itself, it can be difficult to see the trees for the forest ;)Sylvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186604429680496847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-6961263205179054422009-12-01T23:28:44.180-08:002009-12-01T23:28:44.180-08:00Oh man, I had a big old Nikko Blue at my old house...Oh man, I had a big old Nikko Blue at my old house--makes me miss it so much. My most fav hydrangea--ok, well maybe I like the Limelight a tad better. But you gotta love those blue blooms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-68427496912965232362009-12-01T13:06:10.583-08:002009-12-01T13:06:10.583-08:00Nikko is very pretty, and a nice complement to you...Nikko is very pretty, and a nice complement to your blue wall. I'm enjoying the few hydrangeas that I brought inside this year. I think they're my favorite flower for drying.VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-31687052068381168942009-12-01T12:57:45.440-08:002009-12-01T12:57:45.440-08:00Prospero - I usually plant some bulbs every year, ...Prospero - I usually plant some bulbs every year, but I don't usually go crazy. I planted more this year because I hadn't planted tulips or daffodils for awhile. Hopefully the squirrels will leave them alone :)Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-11126270640094330772009-12-01T10:49:31.006-08:002009-12-01T10:49:31.006-08:00Such a nice entry way to your home! I love the de...Such a nice entry way to your home! I love the deep blue color of your house- such a great color as a background for your garden :)Kaarinahttp://www.digthedirt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-11008912481495179652009-12-01T10:32:43.722-08:002009-12-01T10:32:43.722-08:00It's hard to tell (aside from the bare branche...It's hard to tell (aside from the bare branches of your Japanese maple) that it's almost winter there Catherine! Amazing that you have hydrangeas in bloom now. I think your entry area is very welcoming and pleasing to look at too.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-88600967109684878812009-12-01T08:38:44.005-08:002009-12-01T08:38:44.005-08:00What a gorgeous garden! That's one thing I do...What a gorgeous garden! That's one thing I don't have, so I shall be dropping by to 'borrow' yours from time to time. Thanks for looking at my blog - good to meet you.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-27581774203044038282009-12-01T06:13:44.339-08:002009-12-01T06:13:44.339-08:00Hello Catherine. I'm also waiting for snow (bu...Hello Catherine. I'm also waiting for snow (but feel I will be sadly disappointed). Do you plant new bulbs every year?Prosperohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114988815558549577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-78449626888678269072009-12-01T02:29:27.687-08:002009-12-01T02:29:27.687-08:00What a wonderful entre in your garden!
The lovely...What a wonderful entre in your garden! <br />The lovely blue hydrangea and the background of your house that takes up the same color highlights its beauty. <br />Great Catherine! <br />Kisses! <br />TizianaTizianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730580137973613936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-62018860038502628842009-12-01T02:27:58.223-08:002009-12-01T02:27:58.223-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tizianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730580137973613936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-19436810992999687922009-11-30T21:20:20.319-08:002009-11-30T21:20:20.319-08:00Hi Catherine~~ I love the hydrangea foliage color ...Hi Catherine~~ I love the hydrangea foliage color and form. I have a Japanese maple by my front entrance also. Do the tiny leaves stick to your shoes? It seems I'm constantly picking them up off the carpet and floor. They're such beautiful trees though... Love your entry vignette.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-16326295413991912552009-11-30T20:44:14.206-08:002009-11-30T20:44:14.206-08:00Hello Catherine,
I like the idea of taking an end...Hello Catherine,<br /><br />I like the idea of taking an end of month photo. The foliage of your Hydrangea are still so beautiful. I am glad you were able to cut a few last blooms to enjoy indoors :0)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-44293419020543506892009-11-30T20:33:57.287-08:002009-11-30T20:33:57.287-08:00Wonderful pictures, the colour of your house is st...Wonderful pictures, the colour of your house is stunning. Lovely hydrangeas, great post. :)Rebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-27223605197438205642009-11-30T20:10:08.423-08:002009-11-30T20:10:08.423-08:00My poor hydrangeas have been cut down for more tha...My poor hydrangeas have been cut down for more than a month. Seeing the pretty yellow/gold of yours makes me wonder why I didn't leave mine for a while longer.donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-1895802661849041672009-11-30T19:32:09.092-08:002009-11-30T19:32:09.092-08:00I can't believe you still have a hydrangea blo...I can't believe you still have a hydrangea bloom that pretty.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-9503555455480787732009-11-30T18:50:45.140-08:002009-11-30T18:50:45.140-08:00Amazing how some things are still going in your ga...Amazing how some things are still going in your garden. The hydrangea is beautiful! I would love to live in your zone.Ellie Mae's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889959606127833480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-46447995273326068872009-11-30T18:23:02.428-08:002009-11-30T18:23:02.428-08:00Thanks for all your nice comments!
Sweet Bay - Ju...Thanks for all your nice comments!<br /><br />Sweet Bay - Just the hydrangea on the right is a 'Nikko Blue'. The other was a florist hydrangea that my husband gave me many years ago. I took a chance and planted it, and it took off.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-88812514635428091162009-11-30T18:00:36.796-08:002009-11-30T18:00:36.796-08:00I love seeing how your bed has changed. Just think...I love seeing how your bed has changed. Just think how different it will look in spring!! Thank you for your comment on my post on blue. Forget-me-nots are indeed one of the treasures of spring.Mary Delle LeBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580493268918204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-50343250865910717312009-11-30T16:53:50.563-08:002009-11-30T16:53:50.563-08:00Hi Catherine,
I've enjoyed your end of the mon...Hi Catherine,<br />I've enjoyed your end of the month reviews. I keep thinking of participating, and then, forgetting to. I actually take photos of different parts of my yard throughout the seasons to compare and help me decide about possible changes. <br /><br /><br />I love the color on the hydrangea. You have a great entry to your home.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-35249329617376328662009-11-30T16:52:11.268-08:002009-11-30T16:52:11.268-08:00Are all of the hydrangeas Nikko Blue? I think the ...Are all of the hydrangeas Nikko Blue? I think the leaf color and texture is beautiful.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-90106366733813142362009-11-30T15:36:00.051-08:002009-11-30T15:36:00.051-08:00It is very welcoming - that blue hydrangea is grea...It is very welcoming - that blue hydrangea is great and still going strong. My pink one is young and didn't give me many large blooms to have indoors and my blue lacecap was loaded but they seem to have fizzled fast - so much for color inside.<br />Great idea to focus on one area each month like you do with the pond.<br />Guess I'll do like you and cut back the hydrangeas in the spring.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-60299070802618482252009-11-30T15:31:11.283-08:002009-11-30T15:31:11.283-08:00Catherine..you always have such amazing photoscape...Catherine..you always have such amazing photoscapes...truly awesome! I love the backdrop of blue..and your garden is stunning! What a beauty...great post!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-40600211130835178282009-11-30T15:18:48.436-08:002009-11-30T15:18:48.436-08:00They are wonderful shots but yes you are headed in...They are wonderful shots but yes you are headed into fall. You are missing leaves on trees. I really like the blue hydrangea.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-59746211602320462032009-11-30T14:36:06.998-08:002009-11-30T14:36:06.998-08:00It's been a very unusual year for weather. I l...It's been a very unusual year for weather. I like the combination of Japanese maples and hydrangeas, they make great greeting plants for your entrance area!Dave@The Home Gardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.com