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| Haven't been on the forum for the past month. My son and his family came from Okinawa and spent the month of July with me. He helped me so much--trimming trees, new roof and my barn storage building, planting large shrubs and trees that I hadn't been able to do--it was wonderful. And, of course, I had a wonderful time with my two grandkids, Emily - 14, and Bradley - 12.
I was origionally disappointed in some of my WS flowers because they are mostly green leaves growing--(I planted too many perennial and not enough annuals, but I will correct that next year and can't wait to see all my perennials in bloom.) Here are a few pictures of my new beds, they look beautiful to me, even if there is not enough color yet.
This is one of my favorite flowers, I will plant many, many more next year. I also gave two of my friends lots for their yards...impatients do wonderful here and bloom so long--until the first frost!!! Next year I am going to try the balsum variety. Got to find some seeds to order.
I also love my hosta bed--I ordered these at the end of last year's growing season, and all but one came back up.
And last, but not least are these two plants called Cat's Whiskers which I got when I went to a native plant class last year. I love them, and so do the butterfly's and humming birds.
I enjoy this forum so much, I can't wait until it cools off so I can work in my yard again. I have so much weeding, etc. that I need to do. I sure have enjoyed everybody's pictures--keep them coming!!! Also hope I have not taken up too much space and your time. Jeane |
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| Jeane, There's a saying about perennials; the first year they sleep, the second they creep and the third year they leap. You will be surprised by the way it will fill out in that time. I like the way you laid out your beds. Have fun, Barbie |
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| Jeane: Next year and thereafter you will be so happy to have all those perennials. They will most likely reward you for years to come. The new beds are beautiful. Do post updates for us next year so we can see them with the perennials in bloom. Karen |
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| Wow, everything looks beautiful! It is so green and lush. A lot of my stuff is getting dried out since it's been over 100 degrees for days now. I think you are a gardener, not a wannabe ;) |
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- Posted by vera_eastern_wa 5b-6a (My Page) on Fri, Aug 17, 07 at 23:41
| Yeah, no doubt....get rid of the want-to-be part of your name! You are doing a terrific job!!! Love you Caladium! Vera |
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- Posted by pitimpinai z6 Chicago (My Page) on Sat, Aug 18, 07 at 14:12
| That is a very beautiful garden, Jeane. Yup, get rid of that part of your name. Be patient. Next year, it will fill out. I have 3 large Hosta that I need to divide: 'Elegans', Sum & Substance' and Plantaginea. I can send you a piece of each for postage if you are interested. PLMK I will have a lot of Dahlia tubers to share as well. |
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| Jeane, Your gardens are wonderful! I really like the way you have laid them out so well! I wish I could do that but I'm just not organized! glo |
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| Hello - I have some seeds willing to send for SASE (up to 6 packs). Among those on hand are Balsam impatiens camilla - asst colors. Let me know soon if you are going to send a SASE so I'll set them aside for you. |
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- Posted by michelleleematthews 7 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 6, 07 at 9:54
| Very beautiful beds Jeane! I can't wait until my 3 trees in my front yard get big enough to where I can plant around them like that! |
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| Jeane, The beds are amazing, just beautiful I especially like the stone dividers. Our motto is always " wait for next year"!!!! |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Wed, Sep 19, 07 at 1:14
| Hi Jeanne Your beds are looking great! I love your cat's whiskers. I had some but they didn't come back this year. I like the combination of red impatiens and the caladiums:) It's nice your family was in for a long visit I hope you are feeling well. Susan/Giverny |
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