tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post9160770512697669692..comments2024-01-03T02:26:23.899-08:00Comments on A Gardener in Progress: Not bad for the end of November!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-24577312823021892992009-11-30T11:59:30.752-08:002009-11-30T11:59:30.752-08:00I was so inspired by your post that I went out int...I was so inspired by your post that I went out into my own garden and took a look around. I also got busy clearing out the pond plants finally. They were still hanging on! Everytime I see your hydrangea I start chomping at the bit for spring when I plan to buy a few for my own garden. I don't have any and they always look so lovely when you show them. Of course I will be whining that it is taking them too long to look like yours. heheh. <br />I truly appreciate so much of what you say here on your blog. It mirrors my own thoughts so often and I just love seeing what you are doing in your garden. :-)LeSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939320676822416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-76077742525207273612009-11-30T11:38:01.938-08:002009-11-30T11:38:01.938-08:00You still have so much to look at in your garden. ...You still have so much to look at in your garden. I have brown sticks to look at. We're happy with our weather too - 236 days with no snow. Awesome for Buffalo!Jim/ArtofGardeninghttp://artofgardeningbuffalo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-80633982520673879342009-11-30T11:25:19.336-08:002009-11-30T11:25:19.336-08:00beautiful flowers especially the rose in the secon...beautiful flowers especially the rose in the second photohephhttp://www.hephotos.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-76899029310573985442009-11-30T10:48:53.576-08:002009-11-30T10:48:53.576-08:00Hi Catherine
Not bad considering it's Decembe...Hi Catherine<br /><br />Not bad considering it's December tomorrow.<br /><br />Could that Penstemon be 'Mrs Hindley'?Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-83384612153350439982009-11-30T10:11:33.983-08:002009-11-30T10:11:33.983-08:00It would be wonderful to have such a long growing ...It would be wonderful to have such a long growing season. To still have roses blooming is such a treat.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-56925669769621433832009-11-30T09:47:06.352-08:002009-11-30T09:47:06.352-08:00I need to move to a place where I can garden like ...I need to move to a place where I can garden like you do! wow...it all is wonderfulTootsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313167135644565141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-87404745538311871182009-11-30T08:30:22.823-08:002009-11-30T08:30:22.823-08:00I can't wait to see everyone's hellebores!...I can't wait to see everyone's hellebores! I love them, but unfortunately they won't grow here.Dirt Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738312834526690841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-5351612284249585072009-11-30T07:48:04.860-08:002009-11-30T07:48:04.860-08:00I have a bit of color left in my yard too but I...I have a bit of color left in my yard too but I'm sure they will go soon with this cooler weather ...JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-56839533322320679882009-11-30T07:36:49.893-08:002009-11-30T07:36:49.893-08:00I have lots of hellebores, but don't think any...I have lots of hellebores, but don't think any of them have any buds yet. I love them! Especially amongst a whole bunch of crocus in early spring. I scored a double at a 1/2 off sale at the end of October, and can't wait to see it in bloom!HeatherF1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01431413768605555143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-7220469078380393832009-11-30T05:42:59.824-08:002009-11-30T05:42:59.824-08:00Catherine your garden never ceases to amaze me. Yo...Catherine your garden never ceases to amaze me. You always have something that looks great!<br /><br />We sold Bloody Dock at work this year and unfortunately I didn't get any. I think it is so pretty so I'll definitely be on the look out for it next year.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-54360639727816571252009-11-30T04:38:23.529-08:002009-11-30T04:38:23.529-08:00Wow! I'm impressed with all your blooms at th...Wow! I'm impressed with all your blooms at the end of November! That's amazing.<br />Very pretty too.<br />The bloody dock overwinters here for me, so you should be seeing it next year.Victoria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014235737941054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-43014035571650321172009-11-30T01:29:33.492-08:002009-11-30T01:29:33.492-08:00My husband too blanched at the sight of a delivery...My husband too blanched at the sight of a delivery note for a box fill of Helborus oritenalis..LOL You'd think he'd be used to it after all this time...My Helleborus corsicus and foetida are in bloom now, its perishingly cold here in England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-1524159471637736492009-11-30T00:23:40.400-08:002009-11-30T00:23:40.400-08:00How nice to see that you still have all those flow...How nice to see that you still have all those flowers in your garden. We did get an (way to early) early frost in october and that ended most flowering around here. Atherwise we have about the same climate as you I think and I would be abel to do the same thing if it wasn't for the very wet soil we have. It's clay and after all the rain... no, I'll better wait for spring before I start to move around the plants (again)gittanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353416536540035191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-29234518066878490162009-11-29T21:42:15.988-08:002009-11-29T21:42:15.988-08:00My goodness. I feel like we garden in totally dif...My goodness. I feel like we garden in totally different worlds Catherine! My season has been over for almost two months now and you haven't even had a hard frost! Makes me want to move. I can't believe what all you still have blooming (I think I've said that many times the past couple months). It's so refreshing to see outdoor blooms. I bought four hellebores this spring so I'm looking forward to seeing them flower. You're right about how expensive they are but if they bloom when everything else is brown, it's worth it!Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-68716611658915632652009-11-29T20:17:42.036-08:002009-11-29T20:17:42.036-08:00Hi Catherine~~ Yesterday was sunny but today FOG--...Hi Catherine~~ Yesterday was sunny but today FOG--not exactly my weather preference but it beats the cold. Like you, I'm also amazed at what is still in bloom. I agree that we are so incredibly lucky to live here. I believe there is no greater place on earth be a plant collector!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-36382565632871137822009-11-29T19:24:58.130-08:002009-11-29T19:24:58.130-08:00You have some lovely blooms yet. I like the penst...You have some lovely blooms yet. I like the penstemons. I am excited about the hellebores, too. Some of mine probably aren't getting enough moisture, but hopefully they'll bloom. I just got them planted this past spring and summer. Yours are coming up really thick. Don't forget to post them when they bloom.<br /><br />A friend gave me some of the rumex a couple years ago, and it came up again this spring. It's in a spot where it gets hidden by taller plants, too. I am planning to move most of the plants in that bed in the spring, so will fix that, too.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-42455117939689394432009-11-29T18:08:38.175-08:002009-11-29T18:08:38.175-08:00You have more blooming than we do here, that's...You have more blooming than we do here, that's for sure! I love those beautiful Penstemons.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-13756649161551399392009-11-29T17:57:13.008-08:002009-11-29T17:57:13.008-08:00Still so much loveliness in your garden!!Still so much loveliness in your garden!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509097281841299359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-85832416048188025402009-11-29T17:23:21.243-08:002009-11-29T17:23:21.243-08:00Catherine,
I can't hardly wait to see your hel...Catherine,<br />I can't hardly wait to see your hellebores in bloom. Please do not forget to post them! Pretty excited about our mystery hellebores here too.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-37722837271986402262009-11-29T16:56:44.000-08:002009-11-29T16:56:44.000-08:00Must be exciting to discover these lovely blooms, ...Must be exciting to discover these lovely blooms, and your plants are still thriving.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755278209399870145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-4098314679936677812009-11-29T16:36:01.351-08:002009-11-29T16:36:01.351-08:00Hi Catherine, Everything is so pretty. I especial...Hi Catherine, Everything is so pretty. I especially love the Rumex - I am not familiar with that but I think it is a real stand out. I love all your sweet roses too. I have a few small buds beginning to open and they still smell heavenly even though the surroundings are bleak to say the least! What a fabulous blog you have created, keeping track of what blooms when etc. I know you devote a lot of expertise to both gardening, photography and your blog but WE certainly do enjoy your hard work! Hope you have more pretty days to get out in the yard this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-21837944755222185872009-11-29T16:32:55.806-08:002009-11-29T16:32:55.806-08:00You really do have a lot blooming right now and th...You really do have a lot blooming right now and they look so great for this time of year. I went out the other day and took pictures - I actually had things blooming too. I guess I could go ahead and show them since Fertilizer Friday was cancelled. But then nothing for next Friday. O'well. My Snapdragons are still going strong - ya really appreciate them when not much else is blooming.<br />Wasn't today beautiful?RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-88129928033192029592009-11-29T16:31:18.405-08:002009-11-29T16:31:18.405-08:00I just discovered your blog! I, too, winced at the...I just discovered your blog! I, too, winced at the price of hellebores but have been so pleased with them. This year I had about a dozen babies to transplant, so I got my money's worth. Thanks for the post - I will visit you again.Deborah Elliotthttp://debsgarden.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-49676220565912059092009-11-29T16:17:23.206-08:002009-11-29T16:17:23.206-08:00Brenda - The outer leaves don't get much bigge...Brenda - The outer leaves don't get much bigger, in fact mine just stay green all summer but not really any new growth happens. During winter all the new growth comes up from the center and I usually cut off the old leaves as the buds and new leaves are up about 6 - 12 inches. My brand new ones sound the same as how you describe yours.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-33835797769081308872009-11-29T15:59:21.107-08:002009-11-29T15:59:21.107-08:00How beautiful! I see that also from you they are s...How beautiful! I see that also from you they are still there a lot of flowerings despite both the end of November. <br />Compliments, Catherine, always very interesting your plants. <br />I have discovered only this year the Penstemons and I have purchased kind different of it.<br />An embrace!<br />TizianaTizianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730580137973613936noreply@blogger.com