tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post1303506832507198471..comments2024-02-10T03:47:12.772-06:00Comments on gather: The Winter That Wasn'tdonna bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-21616485567128924232017-03-02T18:05:54.802-06:002017-03-02T18:05:54.802-06:00Oh no. It got down to 27 last night. It is so dr...Oh no. It got down to 27 last night. It is so dry, I've been wanting to turn the sprinkler system on, but I have to make sure it won't freeze for a couple of nights. I am chomping at the bit to get started.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-13824187067151794052017-03-02T17:12:35.041-06:002017-03-02T17:12:35.041-06:00We had one really deep freeze at my house. I was ...We had one really deep freeze at my house. I was in Arizona and came back many dead plants that I will have to replant. Looking forward to springtime.Ry @ Sotto Il Monte Vineyardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03963652024916167506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-27298064689391181952017-03-02T15:19:08.312-06:002017-03-02T15:19:08.312-06:00And your house is full of charm Jacqueline. I'...And your house is full of charm Jacqueline. I'm going to like these planters.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-66250132877802755662017-03-02T13:01:27.051-06:002017-03-02T13:01:27.051-06:00Second year in a row we have hardly had winter. I ...Second year in a row we have hardly had winter. I feel like I am living in Arizona. I need raised beds too! I need things right under my nose to keep an eye on them. So dry here. Your daffy's in the eggshell is full of charm!Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-83256391446740326442017-03-02T11:54:53.954-06:002017-03-02T11:54:53.954-06:00Oh thank you Sandra. When I had chickens, I also ...Oh thank you Sandra. When I had chickens, I also used the eggs to sprout seeds. That, and good source of calcium for the chickens.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-8922834801165222872017-03-02T10:40:43.666-06:002017-03-02T10:40:43.666-06:00I love your daffodil vase. What a perky picture.
...I love your daffodil vase. What a perky picture.<br />YOU have a great one:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-45140127018128961552017-03-02T09:18:46.499-06:002017-03-02T09:18:46.499-06:00When it gets to 70's during the day, there sho...When it gets to 70's during the day, there should be no more freezes. My law of weather. You have a good climate and earlier than mine. I am chomping at the bit to plant.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-719631721730971282017-03-02T08:50:09.534-06:002017-03-02T08:50:09.534-06:00Getting chilly again here for the weekend - I'...Getting chilly again here for the weekend - I'm nervous for my azaleas as they are opening pink buds this morning after heavy rain last night, much too early. Don't want a freeze!!!!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-28016533188738825812017-03-01T15:39:15.582-06:002017-03-01T15:39:15.582-06:00Oh, I've been caught too many times then a fre...Oh, I've been caught too many times then a freeze. Our last freeze date is April 15th, but Mother Nature didn't know that.<br />donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-50815711416200969512017-03-01T13:17:19.581-06:002017-03-01T13:17:19.581-06:00I'm trying to decide when to move my seedlings...I'm trying to decide when to move my seedlings outside...<br />Have a great one, Donna.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-61973900236175863692017-03-01T11:21:13.022-06:002017-03-01T11:21:13.022-06:00That is a great start. I wish you would come help ...That is a great start. I wish you would come help me. I just scrubbed all the bathrooms and had to come sit down. Shouldn't, but did. Big blow here last night - cold front - so must have moved your way. No rain or thunder, just wind. Only part of spring I don't like. Keep up the good work. It inspires me.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-17456639323137655272017-03-01T10:18:17.211-06:002017-03-01T10:18:17.211-06:00Weenie strollers! Jonquils in a brown eggshell! ...Weenie strollers! Jonquils in a brown eggshell! Tee-ninecy berry-sized tomatoes! Oh, my you're giving SPRING on all levels.<br /><br />We had a bit of a lightning storm last night, which surprised me, for we'd been in the fifties all day. <br /><br />I've got all the sheers and Battenburg valances down and laundered, and we're washing blinds and re-hanging things today. That's a great start, for me.<br /><br />rRachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-5881885177076961502017-02-28T18:54:42.499-06:002017-02-28T18:54:42.499-06:00One is a basket weave patterned plastic from Sams ...One is a basket weave patterned plastic from Sams for $81.99. The other was from Wal Mart and is red cedar. It was $144.00 and I'm hoping it will turn gray. They also now have them on wheels so you can move them. Gardeners Supply Co. at gardeners.com has some great ones, but I just got the catalog today :(donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-16456410153490951372017-02-28T18:50:21.189-06:002017-02-28T18:50:21.189-06:00I just haven't had luck potting seeds. Have t...I just haven't had luck potting seeds. Have to direct seed them when the weather warms or buy them already growing. They sure know how to grow them in peat pots but they sell for $3.98 a pot so too expensive. We went again this morning and they still weren't having a blast, but I'll keep trying.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-24619801452138198252017-02-28T18:06:01.324-06:002017-02-28T18:06:01.324-06:00I grow my Morning Glory seeds in peat pots, and th...I grow my Morning Glory seeds in peat pots, and they do very well, last year I made my own from rolled up newspaper.<br />I can just imagine you walking with the pup stroller, it's a sweet idea.<br />Your raised beds sound like something I would be interested in, I could put fencing around to stop the 'you know what' from eating the contents !!<br />Ooh dear.<br />Hugs,<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-37269312992259071972017-02-28T17:17:53.296-06:002017-02-28T17:17:53.296-06:00I can just imagine you w/the pup stroller..one day...I can just imagine you w/the pup stroller..one day at our lake/beachfront..a girl w/ 3 chihuahuas..had all 3 in one..very cute..<br />love your flower arrangement.<br />I hate peat pots and will never use them again..they dry out..roots don't prosper.<br />I saved my yogurt pots and will poke holes..the pearls sounfd great!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-66891864399535888292017-02-28T14:53:08.685-06:002017-02-28T14:53:08.685-06:00I know. Unusually warm which makes me worry about...I know. Unusually warm which makes me worry about a very hot summer. We are already in drought conditions. Many years ago, we had a foot of snow in March. That would not make me happy were it to happen again.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-15448963502996040412017-02-28T10:13:16.081-06:002017-02-28T10:13:16.081-06:00I hope it really is spring...(Love your heading;) ...I hope it really is spring...(Love your heading;) I keep a wary eye out.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-63352644276185836312017-02-28T09:50:40.242-06:002017-02-28T09:50:40.242-06:00Yes Jeri, glad for a mild winter. I only have roo...Yes Jeri, glad for a mild winter. I only have room to plant bulbs in the spring before everything fills in. I put down Preen this year as the former owner said she did Feb. 1st each year to take care of the weeds. I'm afraid to put out seeds as I think the Preen keeps those from coming up. Not sure how Preen works yet. Will probably have to start seeds in pots then transplant while still small. Ground is so dry I am going to have to start the sprinkler system.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-32163176053823134932017-02-28T09:29:04.360-06:002017-02-28T09:29:04.360-06:00I'm thrilled over this puny winter... gone! We...I'm thrilled over this puny winter... gone! We barely used any propane this year. I'm finding all manner of plant life sprouting up through the garden earth. It should be really interesting for you, in the new city house, to see what surprises await in your gardens.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-40684442963438433092017-02-28T08:06:15.978-06:002017-02-28T08:06:15.978-06:00Okay Jenn. They spent the entire time turned back...Okay Jenn. They spent the entire time turned backward looking at me. I went when I know there wouldn't be lots of people strolling with their dogs as Sister will bark her head off (nip if she could.) There is netting enclosing them.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-49758927627559897712017-02-28T08:03:47.642-06:002017-02-28T08:03:47.642-06:00I need to plant bulbs and seeds for that's all...I need to plant bulbs and seeds for that's all the room I have. Has anyone used Preen?donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-49845494234825989422017-02-28T08:02:34.681-06:002017-02-28T08:02:34.681-06:00Can't wait to see yours. Did you say once tha...Can't wait to see yours. Did you say once that you used creeping thyme for a ground cover?donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-54593933576203956902017-02-28T08:01:39.043-06:002017-02-28T08:01:39.043-06:00It does seem like there is never enough. I bought...It does seem like there is never enough. I bought some bags that are too big to handle. Lesson learned.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-22219566966693755802017-02-28T07:59:48.558-06:002017-02-28T07:59:48.558-06:00I almost got lost, but we'll go again today. ...I almost got lost, but we'll go again today. Hopefully, we'll find new places to go, but for now, I'm just staying on the sidewalks and going where I know.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.com