tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post8391190050756095189..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Best and Worst - Jan 2012HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-33697624493494990182012-02-02T06:59:02.956-08:002012-02-02T06:59:02.956-08:00I felt like doing the happy dance when I saw her. ...I felt like doing the happy dance when I saw her. I ran inside and grabbed the camera - does that count close enough to a happy dance?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7734101371608086272012-02-02T06:58:12.309-08:002012-02-02T06:58:12.309-08:00I have been enjoying the nice temps, and working o...I have been enjoying the nice temps, and working out in the garden. I will have a break this summer when it gets too hot to be out there!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-49705045535463037632012-02-02T06:57:22.970-08:002012-02-02T06:57:22.970-08:00I have some of that dried clematis foliage that I ...I have some of that dried clematis foliage that I need to cut back, too. In fact, I'm falling behind on my cutting back. I need to get busy before spring truly does arrive!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-19923664218194378422012-02-02T06:56:17.267-08:002012-02-02T06:56:17.267-08:00haha - Enjoy your turtlenecks! I guess I didn'...haha - Enjoy your turtlenecks! I guess I didn't need a winter wardrobe this year!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-34995234576822542022012-02-02T06:55:45.905-08:002012-02-02T06:55:45.905-08:00Well, I hope at least the snow kills of some of yo...Well, I hope at least the snow kills of some of your weeds. They are persistent little devils, aren't they?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-72894134069787077952012-02-02T06:16:42.552-08:002012-02-02T06:16:42.552-08:00I think having cold temps keep the weeds at bay is...I think having cold temps keep the weeds at bay is fine although if we have an early spring or continued mild winter, I may just get out earlier to get a head start...so nice to see that bee...I mark the first pollinator with a happy dance of spring in my yard...it is quite the spectacle.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89730634370747884072012-02-01T18:18:17.603-08:002012-02-01T18:18:17.603-08:00Yeah, good luck with those weeds! I guess that'...Yeah, good luck with those weeds! I guess that's one good thing about winter here--we have a little break from weeding. Although I don't really mind it--it's pretty good therapy. Enjoy the nice temps!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59153377694398448182012-02-01T18:01:45.200-08:002012-02-01T18:01:45.200-08:00I'm not sure my Jan. garden had a "best&q...I'm not sure my Jan. garden had a "best"! But the "worst" had to be the dried clematis foliage which I cut back today. I hope they appreciate their haircuts! Your flowering quince should be pretty blooming beside the fence. We planted 'Texas Scarlet' flowering quince in mid Jan and it's blooming now. Use that cobrahead on those weeds!dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83978059342543082842012-02-01T17:13:37.951-08:002012-02-01T17:13:37.951-08:00You really are having warm weather. We are in the ...You really are having warm weather. We are in the fifties which is crazy up here. But I am wearing turtlenecks! You bee has been busy too.Donna@GWGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170802942464666382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56479079703416123292012-02-01T17:04:22.770-08:002012-02-01T17:04:22.770-08:00So amazing to see insects and blossoms in your gar...So amazing to see insects and blossoms in your garden. We finally got our winter here and the snow is 6 inches deep. Weeds are a never ending chore aren't they? Just when you think have you them beat..Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5105855562535329162012-02-01T15:45:50.103-08:002012-02-01T15:45:50.103-08:00I hope you had a great time on your travels. I ca...I hope you had a great time on your travels. I can't wait to hear all about it. You're sweet to wonder what could be the worst in my garden. I imagine a true critic could come up with zillions of things - starting with those darn weeds!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-34587319793778767742012-02-01T15:44:26.055-08:002012-02-01T15:44:26.055-08:00Thankfully, most of them don't have deep roots...Thankfully, most of them don't have deep roots, and I've perfected the art of pulling up most of them. One day, perhaps, I'll learn to mulch the entire garden!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-3207845366471280372012-02-01T14:44:58.662-08:002012-02-01T14:44:58.662-08:00Hi, Sorry I haven't been around this week. We ...Hi, Sorry I haven't been around this week. We have been traveling and taking more photos... Hope you are having a great week.<br /><br />Great photos. I was wondering what in your yard could be called the WORST.... BUT--when I saw the weeds, I totally agree. Weeds will grow anytime/anywhere... Darn!!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54678364941390156132012-02-01T13:54:57.532-08:002012-02-01T13:54:57.532-08:00That looks like serious amount of weeds. It will b...That looks like serious amount of weeds. It will be really tiring to pull them up and clean them, especially if they happen to have deep roots. All the Best :-).KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-73047490673624398342012-02-01T12:53:50.818-08:002012-02-01T12:53:50.818-08:00There went my entire winter wardrobe, but I guess ...There went my entire winter wardrobe, but I guess I didn't need a winter wardrobe this year. I so hope this quince will bloom this year. It's been so neglected, I wouldn't blame it if it doesn't.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35509059198471425762012-02-01T12:52:40.252-08:002012-02-01T12:52:40.252-08:00Oh, my goodness! 13 below zero - I can even imagin...Oh, my goodness! 13 below zero - I can even imagine! I hope you're bundled up well and are staying warm.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57883018393629358152012-02-01T12:52:05.383-08:002012-02-01T12:52:05.383-08:00Isn't it nice to see them already?Isn't it nice to see them already?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-49769204648088334882012-02-01T12:51:51.829-08:002012-02-01T12:51:51.829-08:00The bad part about the weeds is they are already f...The bad part about the weeds is they are already flowering! I feel like I've already lost the battle! But, I will soldier on. I'm counting on an early spring, but Mother Nature doesn't usually consult me, so who knows?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42482416334938870352012-02-01T12:50:30.274-08:002012-02-01T12:50:30.274-08:00With the temperatures in the 70's today, I for...With the temperatures in the 70's today, I forget there are a lot of places with snow still. I've had to re-do beds after the weeds take over, too. Just so much to do!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60893780315539358222012-02-01T12:49:00.329-08:002012-02-01T12:49:00.329-08:00I hope the flowering quince will actually flower t...I hope the flowering quince will actually flower this year. I plan to move it over just a bit. Poor thing, it's just not getting any rest in my garden!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70306468161630117852012-02-01T08:58:27.969-08:002012-02-01T08:58:27.969-08:00Holley, I laughed out loud about the turtlenecks! ...Holley, I laughed out loud about the turtlenecks! At least they'll be in good shape for next winter, IF it's a cold one. I've got a Quince blooming and I wish I'd put it in a more visible spot. I'll just have to buy another one, I guess ... maybe two. Good luck with the weed pulling!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-8557013225901695592012-02-01T08:18:35.425-08:002012-02-01T08:18:35.425-08:00U nas do oglądania budzenia się życia w ogrodzie ...U nas do oglądania budzenia się życia w ogrodzie i wyrywania chwastów, trochę czasu jeszcze minie. Dzisiaj jest 13 stopni mrozu :-(. Pozdrawiam. *** With us to watch the awakening of life in the garden and pulling weeds, it will still take some time. Today is 13 degrees below zero :-(. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-86463480763517165282012-02-01T07:47:22.575-08:002012-02-01T07:47:22.575-08:00I agree, the bees are starting to get busy.I agree, the bees are starting to get busy.Dewihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042444512389457494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56227772244717995952012-02-01T07:38:47.202-08:002012-02-01T07:38:47.202-08:00I hate when the weeds get that thick...so much wor...I hate when the weeds get that thick...so much work...but then it is always nice to be outside. My quince is budding and blooming. This weather has been very strange. I wonder if we will be hit with a huge cold snap in the near future or is it already spring?The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42586342656944842052012-02-01T07:25:43.193-08:002012-02-01T07:25:43.193-08:00Oh so nice to see a bee and a bloom. Was out yest...Oh so nice to see a bee and a bloom. Was out yesterday snow blowing and finally all of my beds are at least covered with some snow for insulation but if we get normal temperatures for February, I am afraid the perennials are not going to be happy come spring. I plan on digging the beds and redoing them this spring or at least one as the weeds have taken over and they are a total neglected mess.wildernesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527833260038141710noreply@blogger.com