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Re: Andy’s Best Plants for the Winter Garden
What an educational garden tour. You introduced me to some new plants; always a delight. Thanks for sharing your garden; the promise of spring is good for the soul.
Posted: 11:55 am on January 31st 2024
Re: Mark’s Apartment Garden
What an inspiring use of site and space. Your garden is beautiful and soothing. I appreciate your use of found objects along with architectural pieces. Shade is a major factor in my own garden and I applaud your tour worthy composition. Well done!
Posted: 07:45 am on February 5th 2024
Re: Edgeworthia Is a Winter Star
I have an edgeworthia in a large perennial border along with hydrangeas, mahonia, and small boxwood. The edgeworthia is the first to bloom followed closely by the mahonia. I plan on adding another edgeworthia to the garden in a different location as it is an unusual plant that brings me joy.
Posted: 09:35 am on February 13th 2024
Re: Spring Versus Summer in Dale’s Garden
Love the idea of showcasing your gardens at different times of the year. Each season tells its own story and you have woven together a beautiful and inspiring tale.
Posted: 09:38 am on February 15th 2024
Re: GPOD on the Road: Vancouver Hardy-Plant Study Weekend
What a great antidote to a dreary, rainy afternoon here in NC. Lovely photos showcasing the marvelous use of foliar contrast and beautiful artwork in the garden.
Posted: 12:53 pm on February 23rd 2024
Re: Elin’s Downtown Wilderness
I agree; your post is unique and compelling. Nature truly is resilient and brings us much wonder if we look for it. Living with nature does bring its share of challenges such as you encountered with the deer snacking on the flowers but I appreciate how you are focusing on the more positive aspects. Is sounds as if your neighborhood is contributing to the concept of "homegrown national parks." Inspiring.
Posted: 09:17 am on March 14th 2024
Re: GPOD on the Road: Here Come the Podophyllums, Part 2
Beautiful. Poetic. Soothing. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing garden with us.
Posted: 08:11 am on March 15th 2024
Re: Native Spring Shows
Beautiful! I agree that these native spring ephemerals are often overlooked but are so wonderful to see in bloom. I visited the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, NC last week and the Mountain Habitat garden was awash in the blooms of trillium, columbine, phlox, hepatica, trout lilies, thalictrum, mayapples, and the interesting Little Brown jug (Hexastylis arifolia). Red buckeye was also in bloom while the many ferns were in the process of uncoiling. Like your photos, all of these spring beauties are stunning.
Posted: 09:18 am on April 2nd 2024
Re: How do I Deter Deer?
I have a Poncirus trifoliata (trifoliate orange) which is a plant featuring 2-3 inch, sharp thorns. In the spring, I "prune" it and place the cuttings on deer favored plants such as small roses and young hydrangeas. I nestle the cuttings among daylilies, hostas, and any other small plant that deer can't resist. This method has worked well for me as the large thorns discourage browsing but going forward, I focus more on deer resistant plants in areas that deer frequent. One area adjacent to my house is a secluded patio area that deer cannot access, and this is where I concentrate plants such as hostas, acuba, azaleas, and camellias.
Posted: 07:41 pm on April 2nd 2024
Re: How do I Deter Deer?
Yes, we used the motion activated sprinkler system last year at our county Extension Master Gardener peach tree orchard to discourage deer from enjoying the harvest. It worked so well that several of us are trying the system out at home this year.
Posted: 08:34 am on April 9th 2024