tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post175735031350752543..comments2024-03-14T22:43:12.324-07:00Comments on If only sweat were irrigation...: Yesterdaysherryocalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-33444472451748471732012-05-12T23:33:17.415-07:002012-05-12T23:33:17.415-07:00Thank you, Kay. Sometimes getting caught up isn...Thank you, Kay. Sometimes getting caught up isn't easy. :))sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-43673366484290969322012-05-12T18:32:21.315-07:002012-05-12T18:32:21.315-07:00Just catching up on reading your past few posts. ...Just catching up on reading your past few posts. You have really achieved a nice mix of roses and companions. I love seeing the big view of your garden. Great design and color.NanaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425496284594894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-21679629509902634052012-05-09T17:18:20.423-07:002012-05-09T17:18:20.423-07:00Thank you, Masha. I wish you could, too. That woul...Thank you, Masha. I wish you could, too. That would be a fun visit for me!sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-37074148056873218462012-05-09T12:15:57.937-07:002012-05-09T12:15:57.937-07:00Sherry, your garden is spectacular, thank you for ...Sherry, your garden is spectacular, thank you for the tour. I wish I could visit it in person.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-71603124601082477952012-05-08T19:06:39.519-07:002012-05-08T19:06:39.519-07:00Thank you so much, Amber, for that observation. It...Thank you so much, Amber, for that observation. It's true that lush tropicals in Florida are pretty easy, but lush roses in Florida not so much. I think the bottom line is regular watering (I micro-sprinkle every day), lots and lots of organic amending - as much as 50%, and the right plants. These five years have had much angst and failure, but eventually, educated trial and error has worked out. So thanks again, Amber. I really respect your Florida gardening skills, so your compliment means a lot, and lately I'm doing much more enjoying than working. :))sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-77118213421428593052012-05-08T19:02:52.967-07:002012-05-08T19:02:52.967-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-24573893870067800582012-05-08T18:36:16.581-07:002012-05-08T18:36:16.581-07:00VertGrenouille, companion plants in my garden have...VertGrenouille, companion plants in my garden have to deal with five months of humid heat in the 90's and nights above 70 degrees fahrenheit. Most plants simply melt in those conditions, so I've had to improvise with Florida plants that resemble traditional ones from temperate zones. (The dahlias really surprised me!) You on the other hand have zillions (well, almost) of plants to choose from. It'll just be a matter of deciding which ones please you. As to the circle, it was literally divine inspiration! My front yard is small and awkwardly shaped, and I wanted to grow big Tea roses. The dilemma was finding a configuration that would allow me to have 12 - 15 large bushes that would not be ugly and embarrassing in front of the whole neighborhood. I hope your creativity will come up with something equally exciting. I don't mind copycats either. Be my guest. We'll start a new trend. :))sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-65972533349665173342012-05-08T16:53:44.887-07:002012-05-08T16:53:44.887-07:00Very impressive Sherry. Maybe it doesn't wow t...Very impressive Sherry. Maybe it doesn't wow the Californians or the Northerners, but I know how hard it is to pull off a garden like that in Florida. Don't forget to take a break and enjoy your beautiful garden.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302360499719675696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-2810760359275589182012-05-08T15:03:20.257-07:002012-05-08T15:03:20.257-07:00You have pretty interesting plants there. And I re...You have pretty interesting plants there. And I really like the circle in the front yard, I've never seen that kind of design here and I'm pretty sure that would be a surprise for my neighbor and a really interesting challenge for me. <br /><br />I'm not there yet, I still have to work on what I already have, but I take note of some ideas and plants you have. 8)Vert Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303380745984786400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-87220117064396020872012-05-08T10:16:36.668-07:002012-05-08T10:16:36.668-07:00Thanks so much, Phillip. I bought all of my clemat...Thanks so much, Phillip. I bought all of my clematis - about 12 of them - online from Brushwood Nursery in Athens, GA. They always send beautiful plants, their prices are great and Dan is wonderful to deal with. I'm afraid clematis isn't big locally - to say the least and definitely not the viticellas and texensis hybrid that do well here. As far as my experience goes, they are total winners. They say the doubles won't work here. Maybe someday I'll experiment with one.sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-30175124312686724472012-05-08T10:10:31.076-07:002012-05-08T10:10:31.076-07:00Thank you, FlowerLady. Early on, I decided I would...Thank you, FlowerLady. Early on, I decided I would not be "rose dependent". The pressure to have perfect roses was just too great that way, so I've added as many companions that work as I can. Every plant has been an experiment. Thankfully, many have succeeded, and it certainly doesn't hurt to repeat plants. When I fall in love with a plant, I want to see it everywhere. :))sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-69913967097835377872012-05-08T10:06:33.343-07:002012-05-08T10:06:33.343-07:00The texensis and viticella hybrids are great for h...The texensis and viticella hybrids are great for hot, humid climates and maybe for other climates, too. I really love what they add to the garden.sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-80176391237853591422012-05-08T10:05:05.872-07:002012-05-08T10:05:05.872-07:00Thanks so much, Cher. It's true. Because of th...Thanks so much, Cher. It's true. Because of the roses' individual timing, there's always something blooming, about to start or just finishing. Even in the spring's first flush and even on individual bushes, things bloom in progression and not usually in a big blast. I hope Pinkie repeats well.sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-16967407723128147192012-05-08T06:55:04.755-07:002012-05-08T06:55:04.755-07:00Your roses look great! I love that Princess Diana ...Your roses look great! I love that Princess Diana clematis. Did you find that locally or did you mail order?Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-17829575790030789322012-05-08T03:58:18.157-07:002012-05-08T03:58:18.157-07:00BEAUTIFUL!!! You have such a delightful variety of...BEAUTIFUL!!! You have such a delightful variety of blooms and they all look great. I 'really love' Pinkie. WOW!<br /><br />Enjoy all that beauty surrounding you and thanks a lot for the inspiration.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-32860198323740805602012-05-08T03:10:05.822-07:002012-05-08T03:10:05.822-07:00The princess is gorgeous !!! I would love to grow ...The princess is gorgeous !!! I would love to grow something like this in my garden ...Dani P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14480088629814543163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-60146508548915935112012-05-08T02:18:19.610-07:002012-05-08T02:18:19.610-07:00You still have so much blooming. Your Roses are lo...You still have so much blooming. Your Roses are lovely but that Pinkie is really something else. Very pretty!<br /><br />Cher <a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sunray Gardens</a>Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.com