tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post3263004909681597765..comments2023-10-25T00:33:33.890-07:00Comments on MulchMaid: Bloom Day, May 2012MulchMaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-36294158542593750862012-05-21T08:08:38.681-07:002012-05-21T08:08:38.681-07:00Yes, and I'm loving this early warm spell we h...Yes, and I'm loving this early warm spell we had. But just wait: there's so much more to enjoy over the next four months!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-88871050674053128462012-05-21T08:06:48.767-07:002012-05-21T08:06:48.767-07:00I think Helianthemums are one of those workhorses ...I think Helianthemums are one of those workhorses in the summer garden. And even up here they are usually evergreen: perfect for our winters, too.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-41670670333515790712012-05-21T08:03:13.272-07:002012-05-21T08:03:13.272-07:00Happy to help! And I'll bring callas to our ne...Happy to help! And I'll bring callas to our next plant exchange if you like - they grow like weeds.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-54671077080316760042012-05-21T08:02:14.357-07:002012-05-21T08:02:14.357-07:00This is Henfield's third summer. Just watch it...This is Henfield's third summer. Just watch it when it takes off: it wants to smother everything (in the the loveliest way, of course.)MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-40439492115029650882012-05-21T08:01:07.590-07:002012-05-21T08:01:07.590-07:00The funny thing about the peas is I keep pulling s...The funny thing about the peas is I keep pulling seedlings of the sweet peas I grew last year that have sown themselves all over the place.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-60800029041622683802012-05-21T07:59:52.757-07:002012-05-21T07:59:52.757-07:00Denise, I would have thought your conditions would...Denise, I would have thought your conditions would be fine for Lewisia - maybe your soil isn't as well-drained as I imagine?MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-4176613035780780082012-05-21T07:57:19.506-07:002012-05-21T07:57:19.506-07:00More and more, I think we all have a slew of micro...More and more, I think we all have a slew of microclimates in out gardens...it's part of the fun!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-5072947831956211112012-05-21T07:56:26.467-07:002012-05-21T07:56:26.467-07:00Please post photos when the Trachys fruit!!Please post photos when the Trachys fruit!!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-68413862004260712262012-05-21T07:55:39.322-07:002012-05-21T07:55:39.322-07:00Actually I need to cut the Helianthemums back from...Actually I need to cut the Helianthemums back from the Y. rostrata before they strangle it!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-33491315365304698342012-05-20T22:28:50.909-07:002012-05-20T22:28:50.909-07:00It's like the Fourth of July...It's like the Fourth of July...Michael5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-75059825043466238132012-05-20T17:49:46.584-07:002012-05-20T17:49:46.584-07:00The helianthemum looks amazing, and of course the ...The helianthemum looks amazing, and of course the blue Ceonothus against an orange pot. Just right! I was astonished to find my own baby Ceonothus blooming this week, too. Nice to see the Camellias as well, here they are long since finished.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-80806842357809536412012-05-16T12:34:29.216-07:002012-05-16T12:34:29.216-07:00Your garden is so beautiful. Your calla lillies! Y...Your garden is so beautiful. Your calla lillies! Your helianthemum! And why have I not put Lewisia in my yard yet? I've gotten so much inspiration from this post. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-42099553321854819702012-05-15T18:25:14.036-07:002012-05-15T18:25:14.036-07:00I've just planted Henfield brilliant very n...I've just planted Henfield brilliant very near my Rostrata . How long have you had yours? Great minds ...right ?lindahttp://whatsitgarden.posterous.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-46106298992794844822012-05-15T15:15:52.345-07:002012-05-15T15:15:52.345-07:00I totally agree, May is the month that the garden ...I totally agree, May is the month that the garden just seems to get up enough steam to really take off! Even if they are simple...I just love the elegant beauty of the Sweet Peas :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-1692430361312019732012-05-15T11:45:07.666-07:002012-05-15T11:45:07.666-07:00OMG, your helianthemum! (and I never use OMG) For...OMG, your helianthemum! (and I never use OMG) For me that first photo of ceanothus against an orange pot is the money shot. Gorgeous lewisia like exquisite primulas I just try to ignore -- it'd be torture making them happy in my garden. Wonderful bloom day post, Jane.Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-37616715838674267362012-05-15T10:27:19.745-07:002012-05-15T10:27:19.745-07:00Yay! Thanks...Yay! Thanks...debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058753642159087101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-18298649633844437112012-05-15T10:14:32.204-07:002012-05-15T10:14:32.204-07:00I am scratching my head over how some examples of ...I am scratching my head over how some examples of yours are way ahead of us, and others way behind...go figure. But mostly, I am just enjoying the glories of this post.ricki 'sprig to twig'http://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-41619595445899345042012-05-15T09:54:02.233-07:002012-05-15T09:54:02.233-07:00That is one amazing bloom day post for sure!!! I r...That is one amazing bloom day post for sure!!! I really love seeing pics of your garden!!! Ceanothus are some of my favorite plants. I too have only had one for years because of space issues. I'm not sure which variety it is but I know it's one of the more tender of the bunch. You just inspired me to get more!! You are soo right about the trachys, they warrant a definite shout out and a post of their own! This year I have three in bloom... I'm hoping one is female!!!Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-62459876064644629742012-05-15T09:07:31.350-07:002012-05-15T09:07:31.350-07:00Wow! I could look at that picture of the Helianthe...Wow! I could look at that picture of the Helianthemum and Y. rostrata all day long, simply gorgeous! And your little Lewisia, so pretty. Mine is just sitting there doing nothing.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-43942038246158519192012-05-15T08:20:59.926-07:002012-05-15T08:20:59.926-07:00Alison, I don't think of roses as being diffic...Alison, I don't think of roses as being difficult to grow...if you like them and have enough sun, there are some wonderful ones out there. And if you like to look at roses, check out Hoover Boo's Piece of Eden blog at http://pieceofeden.blogspot.com/. She takes gorgeous photos of her roses - and her other amazing California plants, too.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-26522251808819463272012-05-15T08:16:07.402-07:002012-05-15T08:16:07.402-07:00Deb, Carol at May Dreams Gardens has just begun to...Deb, Carol at May Dreams Gardens has just begun to do a Bloom Day long shot from a particular place each month. I liked the idea, and have co-opted it for Longview Ranch, so you'll see at least my best wide shot from now on.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-10551072200911014792012-05-15T07:17:58.983-07:002012-05-15T07:17:58.983-07:00Wow! You have some really gorgeous flowers. I'...Wow! You have some really gorgeous flowers. I'm so curious about the Trachycarpus flowers. I had no idea that this cool tree had blooms, so now I'm really looking forward to your post on them. I just put two in the ground this spring, and they seem to be doing well, so I'm wondering what I have to look forward to with them. Your roses are beautiful, I wish roses were prettier, easier shrubs.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-79014994042912996272012-05-15T07:11:06.511-07:002012-05-15T07:11:06.511-07:00Gorgeous - can you show wider shots some time - ju...Gorgeous - can you show wider shots some time - just so we can see the bigger picture??debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058753642159087101noreply@blogger.com