tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post7944620407795960960..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: A Sweet SurpriseHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-39225682600394385302011-03-04T06:14:41.880-08:002011-03-04T06:14:41.880-08:00Stacy - I'm so glad you said that! Sometimes ...Stacy - I'm so glad you said that! Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only gardener that just plops things, without marking where they are. I love the surprises, too!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-88456368391282914832011-03-03T19:54:37.190-08:002011-03-03T19:54:37.190-08:00The surprises are my favorite thing about bulbs. ...The surprises are my favorite thing about bulbs. Well, that and the color and the greenery and how early they are. But I never keep notes of what bulbs I've put where, just to enjoy that very pleasure you shared. :)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59021833836885827692011-03-03T10:24:52.231-08:002011-03-03T10:24:52.231-08:00Darla - yes, and as I get older (and more forgetfu...Darla - yes, and as I get older (and more forgetful), it seems I get more and more surprises! hahahaHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-41125122288591724032011-03-03T09:25:16.383-08:002011-03-03T09:25:16.383-08:00Yesmam, love these surprises!Yesmam, love these surprises!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83145611931124504342011-03-03T07:54:36.422-08:002011-03-03T07:54:36.422-08:00Alistair - isn't that interesting? I think th...Alistair - isn't that interesting? I think they are blooming all over! It will be fun to compare our plants as the year progresses.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-15059395262892815822011-03-03T07:12:24.106-08:002011-03-03T07:12:24.106-08:00I never expected Texas to have crocus in bloom at ...I never expected Texas to have crocus in bloom at the same time of year as ourselves in Scotland. Very beautiful and your enthusiasm is infectious.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104382970502166560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-22726325172253393482011-03-03T06:18:50.362-08:002011-03-03T06:18:50.362-08:00Pam - thanks so much for the honor! I will defini...Pam - thanks so much for the honor! I will definitely check out your post.<br /><br />Rebecca - Hooray for spring, indeed! I was really tired of winter!<br /><br />One - I don't remember ordering these bulbs, (I vaguely remember planting them), so I don't know if I chose the colors or if it was a 'mix', but I was thrilled to have purple - one of my favorite colors - and the HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47749518935682563692011-03-03T01:16:55.942-08:002011-03-03T01:16:55.942-08:00A sweet surprise with stunning colors!!! Thanks fo...A sweet surprise with stunning colors!!! Thanks for sharing.Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919719601969345138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-928519130657991412011-03-02T20:43:51.523-08:002011-03-02T20:43:51.523-08:00My crocuses are always a welcomed sign that winter...My crocuses are always a welcomed sign that winter is coming to an end! Hooray for spring :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446274738954245807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56524257479127609382011-03-02T19:08:26.396-08:002011-03-02T19:08:26.396-08:00Hello, again. I thought you would like to know I l...Hello, again. I thought you would like to know I linked to this post on my latest posting. P xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-81003282408472108512011-03-02T17:31:31.744-08:002011-03-02T17:31:31.744-08:00Carolyn - They are so small, I haven't quite f...Carolyn - They are so small, I haven't quite figured out why they are so exciting. Perhaps because they are all the colors of spring we have been missing so much. Whatever it is, I am head-over-heels!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-33951185881436961582011-03-02T17:02:49.683-08:002011-03-02T17:02:49.683-08:00Crocuses just opened today all over my garden, and...Crocuses just opened today all over my garden, and I am very excited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-87262923993924757072011-03-02T16:20:16.898-08:002011-03-02T16:20:16.898-08:00GardeningBlog - I am adding more to my list, too! ...GardeningBlog - I am adding more to my list, too! ;) Thanks for commenting.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-76727342141546829732011-03-02T14:56:27.902-08:002011-03-02T14:56:27.902-08:00Those are gorgeous! Have added crocus to my bulb s...Those are gorgeous! Have added crocus to my bulb shipping list!TheGardeningBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916093517950071618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-14605289019277247012011-03-02T14:50:53.923-08:002011-03-02T14:50:53.923-08:00Masha - thanks. I am becoming quite enamored with...Masha - thanks. I am becoming quite enamored with them.<br /><br />ONG - I, too, overlooked bulbs for many years because of their short time frame. I'm glad I finally decided to plant some.<br /><br />Kelli - Yes, they are the face of spring, aren't they? Yours are beautiful, too.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-74043353611243621132011-03-02T14:02:27.998-08:002011-03-02T14:02:27.998-08:00Crocuses are so lovely, so cheery!Crocuses are so lovely, so cheery!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-65765581984326904952011-03-02T10:55:15.957-08:002011-03-02T10:55:15.957-08:00Every fall I say "Bulbs don't last too lo...Every fall I say "Bulbs don't last too long and then I have to hide the foliage." And now is when I say "Why didn't I plant more bulbs because color this time of year is incredible!" Great shots and a great discovery.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058818144591263827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-41117589983706942862011-03-02T10:53:39.701-08:002011-03-02T10:53:39.701-08:00Lovely!Lovely!Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-34793954818324467072011-03-02T10:14:51.656-08:002011-03-02T10:14:51.656-08:00Shannon - a whole slope full of these must have be...Shannon - a whole slope full of these must have been beautiful! This is my first year for crocuses. I know now why gardeners love them so.<br /><br />Pam - Isn't it exciting to see something come up and actually bloom after winter? It is quite thrilling! 100 crocus bulbs - that will be gorgeous! I bought these out of boredom last year, but I'm going to buy more this year. I even loveHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42461989712299599952011-03-02T10:08:31.177-08:002011-03-02T10:08:31.177-08:00Dear HG, I found a snowdrop today in my zone 5 gar...Dear HG, I found a snowdrop today in my zone 5 garden, so I know how excited you felt. I planted about 100 new crocus bulbs last fall, and can't wait for all the snow to leave, so I can check if there are any signs of them. Yours are such a pretty color. P xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-61709834558159629582011-03-02T09:31:05.876-08:002011-03-02T09:31:05.876-08:00I love crocuses! I haven't gotten around to p...I love crocuses! I haven't gotten around to planting them yet at our new house, but at the old house I had a slope full of them. Around here, they're one of the first things to bloom and really brighten up the dull winter landscape.A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.com