tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post4851994136240194389..comments2024-03-24T02:18:09.718-05:00Comments on Gardening With Nature: Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day - December 2011Dorothy Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-70173391481881218612011-12-20T22:45:37.616-06:002011-12-20T22:45:37.616-06:00My red oaks are beginning to lose their leaves, to...My red oaks are beginning to lose their leaves, too, Cindy. On top of my sycamore, crape myrtle and other leaves, there's hardly any part of my yard that isn't now covered in a thick layer of leaves.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-58556861226570931142011-12-20T18:56:31.105-06:002011-12-20T18:56:31.105-06:00It's interesting to see how different things a...It's interesting to see how different things are in Magnolia compared to Katy. My Hamelias were nipped but still have leaves. The oak trees are shedding profusely, however. I need a good leaf shredder!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-25759693913596850202011-12-17T15:10:13.154-06:002011-12-17T15:10:13.154-06:00And thanks for stopping by here, Toni. Happy holid...And thanks for stopping by here, Toni. Happy holidays to you.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-48462925826090232772011-12-17T09:48:58.058-06:002011-12-17T09:48:58.058-06:00We've had a couple freezes here, too, and I...We've had a couple freezes here, too, and I've managed to get my perennials cut back, so everything is neat and tidy again instead of widespread frozen blobs :-) The only blooms I have now are the containers. That's why I love having so many containers...so I can have blooms all year long, no matter what my perennials are doing. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-8660086479382998202011-12-16T19:17:40.746-06:002011-12-16T19:17:40.746-06:00Thanks, Bernie. I'm happy for any blooms I can...Thanks, Bernie. I'm happy for any blooms I can get these days.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-80698560404433352832011-12-16T18:28:04.924-06:002011-12-16T18:28:04.924-06:00Well the arrival of Jack Frost certainly didn'...Well the arrival of Jack Frost certainly didn't seem to affect your terrific Shrimp Plant. It looks terrific. I hope it lasts a little bit longer for you to enjoy. Your Portulaca is gorgeous too.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-35805292182429250732011-12-16T09:36:43.761-06:002011-12-16T09:36:43.761-06:00Fickle weather, Les. It's never been more fick...Fickle weather, Les. It's never been more fickle here than in the last eighteen months.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-48928540931132049382011-12-16T09:35:26.625-06:002011-12-16T09:35:26.625-06:00Yes, those brugs just can't take the frost, ca...Yes, those brugs just can't take the frost, can they, Dorothy? Mine were gone with the first light frosts about three weeks ago. It was sad to see them go because they were in full bloom at the time.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-58051471533858400712011-12-16T07:23:26.899-06:002011-12-16T07:23:26.899-06:00I shocks me you have had a killing freeze in Houst...I shocks me you have had a killing freeze in Houston, and we haven't. I would not have predicted that.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-73703034106769926102011-12-16T01:30:53.475-06:002011-12-16T01:30:53.475-06:00Hi Dorothy, We have had a few days of light frost ...Hi Dorothy, We have had a few days of light frost so far this year, and of course that did in the brugmansias in my garden. It is always sad to see the end to summer's flowers. But we can look forward to the promise of spring!dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-2090184694146107132011-12-15T22:46:10.025-06:002011-12-15T22:46:10.025-06:00It's amazing how much difference a few miles m...It's amazing how much difference a few miles makes, David. But though I'm sad to lose my blooms, I take the freezes in stride. My garden has had a tough year and it needs its sleep.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-7731905269372595682011-12-15T22:43:52.832-06:002011-12-15T22:43:52.832-06:00The shrimp plant has been in bloom for months now,...The shrimp plant has been in bloom for months now, GWGT, and I really have no idea how hardy it is since this is my first experience with it. It lives in a somewhat protected area under a tree so that may have contributed to its survival so far.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-88105489278977394252011-12-15T22:00:06.274-06:002011-12-15T22:00:06.274-06:00Nice post and I'm sorry about those freezes la...Nice post and I'm sorry about those freezes last week. I live deep inside Houston and I covered everything and held my breath. It got down to 32.4 on the neighborhood weather station (Wunderground). So my blooms live to bloom another day. I'll get hit soon.<br />Yes, isn't that funny about the leaves? I noticed it as well that they suddenly all seemed to fall at once. Strange year to have such a late fall. Your beautiful purslane is quite a trooper.<br />David/ :-)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-67197144825168864032011-12-15T21:57:20.915-06:002011-12-15T21:57:20.915-06:00I am so surprised to see the shrimp plant making i...I am so surprised to see the shrimp plant making it through two frost episodes. I thought they were tropical plants, guess I was really wrong. Happy GBBD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-81604563207494630612011-12-15T19:18:29.453-06:002011-12-15T19:18:29.453-06:00Your garden is sleeping, Cher, and so, for the mos...Your garden is sleeping, Cher, and so, for the most part, is mine. But soon enough they will be waking - and blooming - once again. Happy Bloom Day and thanks for stopping by.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-50575767500768432762011-12-15T18:41:02.696-06:002011-12-15T18:41:02.696-06:00Hey you have some blooms that is always a plus at ...Hey you have some blooms that is always a plus at this time of year. All of my trees are now completely bare.<br />Cher <a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sunray Gardens</a>Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-23027972122443033692011-12-15T18:20:38.046-06:002011-12-15T18:20:38.046-06:00Thanks, Scott. The frost is a reminder that winter...Thanks, Scott. The frost is a reminder that winter is coming. Just one week until the Solstice and then the days begin to lengthen again. No rest for the gardener.Dorothy/Gardening with Naturehttp://gardeningwithnature.blogspot.com/2011/12/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-december-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275431955885463071.post-56856716016174533452011-12-15T17:40:12.318-06:002011-12-15T17:40:12.318-06:00Love your blooms! We've finally had a few fros...Love your blooms! We've finally had a few frosts too up here...not enough to seal the deal...but it's getting closer.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com