tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post782040856747948037..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: I Made It!HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42834483124106192492012-02-20T17:52:59.297-08:002012-02-20T17:52:59.297-08:00It was such a surprise. I think that's what m...It was such a surprise. I think that's what made it so great - he thought it up himself!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-23745716275379652592012-02-20T17:52:14.264-08:002012-02-20T17:52:14.264-08:00These violets I've had for many years, and the...These violets I've had for many years, and they have not spread hardly any in that time. But - I have just planted some new kinds, so they might be the type that everyone seems to hate! I hope not!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67014042016607178102012-02-20T17:51:06.152-08:002012-02-20T17:51:06.152-08:00I think a lot of gardeners would rather be outside...I think a lot of gardeners would rather be outside in nature, but I suppose not all of them!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-90323969978642671242012-02-20T12:38:48.333-08:002012-02-20T12:38:48.333-08:00Your husband's gift is perfect!Your husband's gift is perfect!gardenenvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183468651416567720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-66770114840858645102012-02-17T05:03:34.770-08:002012-02-17T05:03:34.770-08:00i'm with you as far as the picnic goes. how s...i'm with you as far as the picnic goes. how sweet and thoughtful of your husband! i have violets that pop up everywhere...they are a lawn lovers bane, but i love them!Dariciahttp://acharlottegarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89535155272138509002012-02-17T04:25:47.630-08:002012-02-17T04:25:47.630-08:00love your Feb blooms, and if it was me I'd als...love your Feb blooms, and if it was me I'd also prefer a picnic any time to a 5 star restaurant.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2519372817327101172012-02-16T13:05:04.160-08:002012-02-16T13:05:04.160-08:00Makes me wish for spring even more!Makes me wish for spring even more!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-75738541109597005292012-02-16T11:22:35.318-08:002012-02-16T11:22:35.318-08:00What a sweet, sweet present. :) And congratulation...What a sweet, sweet present. :) And congratulations on all your blooms! That's amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-75032580990117297732012-02-16T08:08:57.977-08:002012-02-16T08:08:57.977-08:00I am anxiously awaiting for all of them to bloom t...I am anxiously awaiting for all of them to bloom together. Right now there's just a few blooming here and there. But soon, maybe - my garden will be full of their blooms!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57289137550536193862012-02-16T08:08:07.981-08:002012-02-16T08:08:07.981-08:00Spring will be here before we know it! I can'...Spring will be here before we know it! I can't wait to see what the next couple of weeks bring - I hope it's warmer weather and more blooms.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-80671329620237445162012-02-16T08:07:15.853-08:002012-02-16T08:07:15.853-08:00It's so encouraging to have blooms in the gard...It's so encouraging to have blooms in the garden at this time of year. I still miss the abundance of spring and summer, though!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-15384868216674799822012-02-16T08:06:29.504-08:002012-02-16T08:06:29.504-08:00I've been very lucky this February. A cold fr...I've been very lucky this February. A cold front with snow came through, but missed us. We got a little bit of rain and cool weather instead.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5563669637696507712012-02-16T08:05:09.527-08:002012-02-16T08:05:09.527-08:00Yes, you are absolute correct - I think it's t...Yes, you are absolute correct - I think it's the most difficult month, too. Bring on March!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2737999983027493542012-02-16T07:57:56.759-08:002012-02-16T07:57:56.759-08:00I love camellias. I have some that have finished ...I love camellias. I have some that have finished blooming, some that haven't started, and a couple that have one or two blooms left. Great plants to have!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-32578792144301983092012-02-16T07:56:00.492-08:002012-02-16T07:56:00.492-08:00You may not do picnics often, but you do sit outsi...You may not do picnics often, but you do sit outside and set the table beautifully. I know your husband appreciates you doing that, and your gorgeous garden setting.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-39263524877385251912012-02-16T07:53:48.936-08:002012-02-16T07:53:48.936-08:00I'm so thrilled to see my irises blooming. Th...I'm so thrilled to see my irises blooming. They are one of my very favorite flowers!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55906014179601725822012-02-16T07:52:56.442-08:002012-02-16T07:52:56.442-08:00As the years go by, it will be interesting to see ...As the years go by, it will be interesting to see how my average works out with having blooms year round. It's totally up to the weather, isn't it?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-14846100913198383092012-02-16T07:51:20.212-08:002012-02-16T07:51:20.212-08:00So glad you had a great trip. I look forward to s...So glad you had a great trip. I look forward to seeing more of your photos!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67419678889696920172012-02-16T07:50:48.784-08:002012-02-16T07:50:48.784-08:00Yes, I keep thinking - next GBBD will be March! S...Yes, I keep thinking - next GBBD will be March! Such relief! I know things will be blooming in March!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-14219487917096236072012-02-16T07:49:55.782-08:002012-02-16T07:49:55.782-08:00I've really liked February's weather so fa...I've really liked February's weather so far - I hope our luck continues to hold. If your wife likes picnics like I do, she'll be thrilled. Don't forget the flowers! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44863071227616260652012-02-16T07:48:40.443-08:002012-02-16T07:48:40.443-08:00I bet your wife loved getting dressed up, and was ...I bet your wife loved getting dressed up, and was so proud that you were the best dressed couple in the room!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-58673529056531056182012-02-16T07:47:53.817-08:002012-02-16T07:47:53.817-08:00I didn't even notice!I didn't even notice!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-76852976003209008292012-02-16T07:47:40.813-08:002012-02-16T07:47:40.813-08:00Usually February is the hardest month here. We ge...Usually February is the hardest month here. We get more freezes in February than any other month, I think. Unpredictable month - I'm happy to have the blooms I do, and know it's really just a fluke. But I'll take it!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42453776348961724622012-02-16T07:46:40.707-08:002012-02-16T07:46:40.707-08:00The gardener's mantra "just keep weeding ...The gardener's mantra "just keep weeding and mulching"! I bet spring shows up soon! I hope, at least!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59395157669575600082012-02-16T07:45:42.625-08:002012-02-16T07:45:42.625-08:00The blanketflower quit blooming for just a short t...The blanketflower quit blooming for just a short time this winter. But now that the irises are beginning to bloom, I'm ready for spring, too!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com