tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post8038279175336590701..comments2024-01-03T02:26:23.899-08:00Comments on A Gardener in Progress: The Pond in February.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-39772081855213231392010-02-27T16:52:09.579-08:002010-02-27T16:52:09.579-08:00Things are maturing nicely around your pond. That...Things are maturing nicely around your pond. That area is so peaceful. I was tickled to see your deutzia. I am not experienced with growing bushes, but have planted a few over the last couple years. I put the same kind of deutzia as yours at my garden across the street last year. I hope it blooms this year.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-78718984584283096212010-02-20T23:57:45.052-08:002010-02-20T23:57:45.052-08:00Oh, it's spring all right! :-)
Your pond look...Oh, it's spring all right! :-) <br />Your pond looks so lovely and the glass float is gorgeous. It is amazing to me just how much is growing because of our mild weather. I have already gotten started on all those jobs I would have saved until at least April. <br />Have you started feeding your fish yet? I know that when they are slowing down for hibernation it is harmful but I wonder about when they get up early like they have now. Mine are completely out and zipping about. <br />I bet all the stuff you moved is going to do great this year. I look forward to seeing how your pond progresses and I am very much looking forward to seeing your front garden too.LeSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939320676822416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-70046796212494289922010-02-19T14:03:59.247-08:002010-02-19T14:03:59.247-08:00The light quality out there says it is spring. It ...The light quality out there says it is spring. It is so bright. I like all the new sprouts coming up.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-37917688348584867092010-02-19T07:25:51.696-08:002010-02-19T07:25:51.696-08:00Flower Lady - I think it's a type of Filbert t...Flower Lady - I think it's a type of Filbert tree. It's just on the other side of our fence and the birds love to rest in it.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-14668434957703480882010-02-19T07:00:28.555-08:002010-02-19T07:00:28.555-08:00Great photos! Looking at your pond feels so refres...Great photos! Looking at your pond feels so refreshing. Those birds seem like they're enjoying their visits too. Just like <a href="http://www.gardenersreach.com/post/Amazing-Butterflies.aspx" rel="nofollow">butterflies,</a> birds are gifts of nature.Grasshopperhttp://www.gardenersreach.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-85370844760458593322010-02-19T02:48:58.143-08:002010-02-19T02:48:58.143-08:00Catherine ~ It is always nice to see pictures of y...Catherine ~ It is always nice to see pictures of your pond and what's happening in your lovely gardens, any time of year. What is the tree that the Spotted Towhee is sitting in?<br /><br />The right day will come to clean out your pond and you'll enjoy working in it in spite of the work.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-14988816858577970082010-02-19T02:41:26.281-08:002010-02-19T02:41:26.281-08:00I like the tree the Spotted Towhee is sitting on. ...I like the tree the Spotted Towhee is sitting on. The birds photos are very pretty too.lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-37814089402285469472010-02-18T18:58:35.341-08:002010-02-18T18:58:35.341-08:00Very pretty...nice space to relax! I love the fres...Very pretty...nice space to relax! I love the fresh, new growth as well as the sweet bids that are visiting your spring garden! Very nice!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-77468245429065313572010-02-18T18:57:17.240-08:002010-02-18T18:57:17.240-08:00Skeeter - The fish actually do fine out there in t...Skeeter - The fish actually do fine out there in the winter. Our pond never freezes more than a few inches thick and the waterfall keeps an open place for them to get oxygen.<br /><br />Linda - We did have a light frost last night in the shadiest part of the front yard. It was up to 60 here today!<br /><br />Shellagh - Welcome! It's always great to meet more PNW gardeners!<br /><br />Grace - Yes, this will be a big cleanup, that's why I keep putting it off. We actually had a heron eat most of our fish not too long ago and a raccoon was by the pond during the middle of the day today. I scared him off before he could make a big mess.<br /><br />Laurie - Thanks, that float is pretty isn't it? :) I wish it would clean, but it just is for looks, :)Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-53806126312007044632010-02-18T18:05:13.275-08:002010-02-18T18:05:13.275-08:00Catherine, Your glass pond float is so beautiful! ...Catherine, Your glass pond float is so beautiful! And don't you love the way Dicentra spectabilis appears in the spring garden with that big shrub-like presence? (I'm hoping mine will be looking like that 2-3 months from now.) -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-71542110479992041492010-02-18T17:57:05.118-08:002010-02-18T17:57:05.118-08:00Oh, it's wonderful seeing all your plants comi...Oh, it's wonderful seeing all your plants coming back to life. I've seen a few hints here, but nothing like your lovely garden. I'm so glad you posted a pic of your new pond float. Does it clean the water, in addition to being gorgeous?Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-66486569887945432082010-02-18T17:23:14.732-08:002010-02-18T17:23:14.732-08:00It's really starting to look like spring at yo...It's really starting to look like spring at your place!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-2732515826543186712010-02-18T16:59:37.299-08:002010-02-18T16:59:37.299-08:00Hi Catherine, From your photos your pond looks rea...Hi Catherine, From your photos your pond looks really clean. Due to its size, methinks yours will be a much more involved clean-out than my humble little 100gallon-er. The fish look really healthy. No herons or raccoons in your neck of the woods, I take it. Excellent photo of the robin surrounded by wood. Don't you just love that our plants are waking up? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-18089938508388110772010-02-18T16:05:46.556-08:002010-02-18T16:05:46.556-08:00Hi there,
Just found your blog & it's so g...Hi there,<br />Just found your blog & it's so good to find another Pac NW person! I love gardening too & have been wanting to get out & do some cleaning up too! I can't believe how much is coming up already!! Hope it doesn't all freeze!<br /><br />ShellaghTicking and Toilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065545207968180532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-90076751268438132352010-02-18T14:53:21.519-08:002010-02-18T14:53:21.519-08:00I LOVE those last two bird pics! So beautiful. I&#...I LOVE those last two bird pics! So beautiful. I'm not seeing much of anything yet sprouting in my yard. I so wish I had that big pond. Mine is so tiny. Robert has been working out there all week. We'll see what he comes up with.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-22429912427433893782010-02-18T13:48:47.526-08:002010-02-18T13:48:47.526-08:00I thought all robins looked the same. Never realis...I thought all robins looked the same. Never realised that there is an american one also.<br /><br />Oh reading this post is a good reminder for me to get clearing some of my pond too.Rosie Nixon Fluertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851979959739600135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-42910292788649550412010-02-18T13:31:38.371-08:002010-02-18T13:31:38.371-08:00Those hosta shoots look so healthy...Those hosta shoots look so healthy...Dirty Girl Gardeninghttp://www.dirtygirlgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-62151346250587375612010-02-18T13:21:07.827-08:002010-02-18T13:21:07.827-08:00The birds are so cute and the pond is beautiful. ...The birds are so cute and the pond is beautiful. I've noticed around here that many ponds have dried up. So, seeing yours is a treat.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-66212627096231092372010-02-18T12:11:07.343-08:002010-02-18T12:11:07.343-08:00I love your new pond float. Great colors. Your D...I love your new pond float. Great colors. Your Deutzia is way ahead of mine but at least I spotted a little growth so I know I didn't kill it. We froze last night did you guys? But should be gorgeous today. And guess what I did the 'winter sow' thing and I have all my jugs in a row. Now cross your fingers for me. And I labeled your Poppy after you too - well you know what they say about great minds.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-78348144070032094742010-02-18T11:17:29.470-08:002010-02-18T11:17:29.470-08:00I love seeing the Hostas showing new growth. It wo...I love seeing the Hostas showing new growth. It won't be long til your yard is going to look like spring without the season being here.<br /><br />Your bleeding heart is big. It will be beautiful when in bloom.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-84519656702263164892010-02-18T11:17:09.026-08:002010-02-18T11:17:09.026-08:00I love your monthly views of your pond. It is nea...I love your monthly views of your pond. It is neat to see how the surrounding garden changes from month to month. With so much getting ready to bud, I can only imagine what it will look like in March :^)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-27478991847688141282010-02-18T11:09:02.609-08:002010-02-18T11:09:02.609-08:00Catherine, now I have something in common with you...Catherine, now I have something in common with your fish.... wishing it was warm enough for bugs. Of course, I don't plan on eating them like your fish do.<br /><br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-28604625272517139492010-02-18T10:51:59.130-08:002010-02-18T10:51:59.130-08:00This is such an exciting time of year, isn't i...This is such an exciting time of year, isn't it? Of course, the beautiful weather we've been having also helps! Love the close-up photographs of the birds and emerging Hostas. :)Urban Cottagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751738447705022869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-46170124194890136862010-02-18T10:42:37.688-08:002010-02-18T10:42:37.688-08:00I live in Calgary...I will live vicariously throug...I live in Calgary...I will live vicariously through your garden for a few months :( I love your pictures on wintery days. lolKendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600456388388302220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-15645185810332512472010-02-18T10:38:55.779-08:002010-02-18T10:38:55.779-08:00Don't you love the warmer days and getting out...Don't you love the warmer days and getting out to discover all that is new in the garden? That Deutzia is going to be so pretty. It will be fun to add new fish later on too. Glad you had a productive day in the garden; it looks beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com