tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post340018565146395772..comments2024-01-03T02:26:23.899-08:00Comments on A Gardener in Progress: "It's still February."Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-34774406694507956802010-02-28T15:04:09.894-08:002010-02-28T15:04:09.894-08:00That water hawthorne shot with the midnight-blue p...That water hawthorne shot with the midnight-blue pond background is one for the GIP calendar, for sure! Chickadees like to perch in our lilac, too. Funny! They are such cuties. Hope for no late freezes too, everything is so far along and it would be sad to have dieback. I planted a ribes once and it died, I think it was a damaged bare root. I should try again, they are so lovely.Karenhttp://greenwalks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-59591593333415997042010-02-27T16:09:58.035-08:002010-02-27T16:09:58.035-08:00Catherine, It surely does not seem winter is still...Catherine, It surely does not seem winter is still with you... so many buds and blooms. I am intrigued with your Water Hawthorn... beautiful... maybe when it is warmer it may emit more of a vanilla fragrance.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-67820937108212307672010-02-25T07:54:06.488-08:002010-02-25T07:54:06.488-08:00Pacing ourselves is good isn't it, my body fee...Pacing ourselves is good isn't it, my body feels like a train hit it! Musta been the drain rock! I just love the Water Hawthorn, Bet and I have it at the top of our list! Hope ducks don't eat it!Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-54457165997422165392010-02-24T17:39:30.593-08:002010-02-24T17:39:30.593-08:00I fully agree, waiting is not wasted if at the end...I fully agree, waiting is not wasted if at the end are these wonderful creatures. Even just the buttons not fully blooming yet are already beautiful! Maybe that is also because your compositions in the photos are so excellent. Besides those birds are also stunning. I still cannot get closer photos in ours with my 300mm because they are on top of the trees, far from me.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-55338660373214138662010-02-24T09:02:39.937-08:002010-02-24T09:02:39.937-08:00Kathleen - I haven't seen that movie, I rememb...Kathleen - I haven't seen that movie, I remember seeing ads for it. I don't think I knew it was filmed here either, I'll have to check it out. <br />I'm glad the seeds sprouted!!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-80459069908316572722010-02-24T07:41:09.757-08:002010-02-24T07:41:09.757-08:00That water hawthorn is just lovely.
We're gett...That water hawthorn is just lovely.<br />We're getting a little rain today, which is so nice to see.<br />A few plants are putting on some growth here. Our last average frost comes a month later than yours.Victoria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014235737941054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-62856252840778380662010-02-24T07:36:27.210-08:002010-02-24T07:36:27.210-08:00I don't have to remind myself it's only Fe...I don't have to remind myself it's only February! See what living in a different part of the country will do? You're so lucky to be having these mild temperatures. I would be wary too tho, hoping nothing gets bitten back. <br />I thought of you last night when I was watching a movie with my daughter ~ Love Happens. I didn't know before we rented it that it was filmed in Seattle. It looked so green and pretty (and it rained a lot). Jennifer Aniston's character ran the coolest flower shop ~ have you seen it?<br />Also, the pink ruffled columbine seeds you sent are up! Yay. I look forward to growing them in my garden.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-54312277866255272272010-02-24T05:18:49.496-08:002010-02-24T05:18:49.496-08:00The wonderful green buds popping out on all your s...The wonderful green buds popping out on all your shrubs and trees is really nice, but when I scrolled down to the Water Hawthorn, well, it took my breath away. Absolutely beautiful.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-851051282759752202010-02-24T03:52:09.993-08:002010-02-24T03:52:09.993-08:00Goodness! Your blog is a treat, Catherine...I was ...Goodness! Your blog is a treat, Catherine...I was soaking up all I missed all this while. The post about 'Why I garden' was a trip down memory lane. Amazing how gardening memories link up to childhood. Lovely post.<br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and staying in touch. Great to be back.Urban Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753898797737223631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-77405084942395771652010-02-23T18:41:53.022-08:002010-02-23T18:41:53.022-08:00Catherine, how lovely to see your beautiful spring...Catherine, how lovely to see your beautiful spring blossoms. We are still totally snow covered. I am so ready to play in the dirt - GloriaGloriaBondehttp://ahealthygardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-84951122044858357632010-02-23T18:03:42.078-08:002010-02-23T18:03:42.078-08:00Your weeping cherry is blooming already?! I've...Your weeping cherry is blooming already?! I've always wanted one of those, they're so lovely. I love the Water Hawthorn flower.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-73120389817449170962010-02-23T17:22:12.829-08:002010-02-23T17:22:12.829-08:00It is difficult for me to believe it is Feb with 7...It is difficult for me to believe it is Feb with 70 degrees this weekend! I have been taking advantage of it even though I know more cold will be in GA tomorrow. Sigh... Your water Hawthorn is awesome! Gracie is one smart girl to soak up the sunshine! It is amazing how removing that lattice opened up the entire area for you! You will have so much fun adding new plants Plus the extension of the brick border in the front yard as well! I envy your green grass as ours will be dormant for a few months yet. Funny you mention the moon. I was adding seed to the bird feeders today and noticed the moon and was thinking I should snap a picture of it! It’s ironic how gardeners notice the same things. After seeing your hosta popping up with your pond posting, I moved some leaves to find mine popping up also! Thanks for clearing up the fish for me. I was thinking you were going to add fish as you lost some to death. My mistake. If we had a fish pond, the raccoons would eat the fish. lol…Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-9129049949959337022010-02-23T17:12:26.359-08:002010-02-23T17:12:26.359-08:00The Murraya is called Mock orange here. I'd li...The Murraya is called Mock orange here. I'd like to see your mock orange flowers.lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-8431588910285613572010-02-23T14:14:18.632-08:002010-02-23T14:14:18.632-08:00Catherine Thank you for your lovely comment on my ...Catherine Thank you for your lovely comment on my Anniversary blog post. It has been fun getting to know you too. Although I have to confess to a little envy at your mild winter by comparison to ours. Everything is looking promising in your garden and I am amazed to see the blossom out so early.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-75012596164809854182010-02-23T13:43:36.709-08:002010-02-23T13:43:36.709-08:00Catherine, Spring seems to be on the way ahead of ...Catherine, Spring seems to be on the way ahead of schedule in Maine, too. Although I'm not seeing buds yet, the snow cover is patchy, and both the temparatures and the landscape seem more like late March than late February. A local ice fishing derby had to be canceled this past weekend when the ice was too thin for this kind of activity. The sap is already running in the sugar maples, and farmers say they expect to be making maple syrup about a month ahead of schedule. But, like you, I'm reminding myself not to rush it; our frost-free date is not until the end of May. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-82164124985765577912010-02-23T13:34:07.895-08:002010-02-23T13:34:07.895-08:00Do you think that your plants know something that ...Do you think that your plants know something that you don't? Maybe they can tell that it is going to be an early spring :^)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-64620903634752811772010-02-23T13:28:38.101-08:002010-02-23T13:28:38.101-08:00Spring has been giving signals about its arrival, ...Spring has been giving signals about its arrival, and buds are blushing with excitement! ~bangchikBangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-74370476363824560562010-02-23T13:03:32.811-08:002010-02-23T13:03:32.811-08:00The water hawthorne is luscious-looking! I'm s...The water hawthorne is luscious-looking! I'm so envious of all that's going on in your yard. I ordered an Annabelle hydrangea (in fact four plants) for my neighbor's birthday. She has them in her greenhouse, but they're not doing well. I so hope at least one lives. The chickadees are singing up a storm out in the Texas snow right now!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-44793795437471461892010-02-23T12:51:52.021-08:002010-02-23T12:51:52.021-08:00The Weeping Cherry trees are just gorgeous. Fanta...The Weeping Cherry trees are just gorgeous. Fantastic shots and I love the little bird - adorable.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-46510561087800545482010-02-23T11:42:29.340-08:002010-02-23T11:42:29.340-08:00I can't wait to see the Weeping Cherry Tree in...I can't wait to see the Weeping Cherry Tree in full bloom. It is a beautiful tree. It sure looks like spring in your neck of the woods. Beautiful and dainty Water Hawthorn.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-18007792644644745742010-02-23T11:09:16.031-08:002010-02-23T11:09:16.031-08:00Dear Catherine
Isn't it lovely to see all the...Dear Catherine<br /><br />Isn't it lovely to see all the new buds - I can't believe that you have some lovely cherry tree blossom already. Spring has certainly sprung in your area - I'm in a winter timewarp still.Rosiehttp://www.leavesnbloom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-42596205405487961532010-02-23T10:22:59.265-08:002010-02-23T10:22:59.265-08:00What an inpsiring post!! Your photos are stellar a...What an inpsiring post!! Your photos are stellar and superb!! Such beuaty! I have Anabelle Hydrangea..and she is so magical! I am drawn to that currant plant..wow!<br />Great post... and that little chickadee...so sweet!<br />Kiki~Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-3614050584236102852010-02-23T10:12:39.463-08:002010-02-23T10:12:39.463-08:00Dear Catherine,
Loved viewing your garden in its ...Dear Catherine,<br /><br />Loved viewing your garden in its slow dance toward spring.<br /><br />Yesterday as I worked in the garden the hummingbirds alerted me to the opening pink flowers of the Ribes. So I am about a month ahead of you here in San Luis Obispo, California.<br /><br />Let's keep in touch!<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-37066702444242679182010-02-23T09:53:01.364-08:002010-02-23T09:53:01.364-08:00Hi Catherine, You are several weeks ahead of us th...Hi Catherine, You are several weeks ahead of us this year. I have a weeping cherry and a mock orange but no growth showing yet. I love reading about your different plants and how well they have performed for you. The little chickadee in the tree is so sweet. I sure hope you will get pears this year. That will be fun. Enjoy your afternoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-91894055164887269822010-02-23T09:48:24.573-08:002010-02-23T09:48:24.573-08:00Things are moving along at a rapid rate in your ga...Things are moving along at a rapid rate in your gardens...I'll know it's still Feb. when it gets in the 20's at the end of the week!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.com