tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post624513765304366435..comments2024-03-12T02:29:18.737-04:00Comments on Southern Meadows: GBBD: January 2012Karin / Southern Meadowshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-39599814707837934182012-01-19T15:23:09.974-05:002012-01-19T15:23:09.974-05:00karin, we've been so similar with weather this...karin, we've been so similar with weather this winter, but apparently it's been a little colder here because your plants and weeds are ahead of mine. i did notice one beautiful daffodil open yesterday, but no hellebores or witch hazel, no henbit or dandelions. it's going to be interesting to see how the rest of the winter goes. we haven't had snow in a good while...maybe this will be the year for a big one.Dariciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139602899939762309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-75480843058903137852012-01-19T08:46:29.918-05:002012-01-19T08:46:29.918-05:00Hi Karin, I can't complain because this winter...Hi Karin, I can't complain because this winter has been so mild, but I am envious that you have daffodils and hellebores already blooming in your part of the world. I am not familiar with an Oriental Paper Bush and look forward to seeing it bloom.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-51808990676328277412012-01-19T08:13:49.734-05:002012-01-19T08:13:49.734-05:00We have had a mild winter as well, so far. Your wa...We have had a mild winter as well, so far. Your walk in the garden revealed so many wonderful surprises. The Dragon Blood sedum is so rich and colorful. I have noticed my hydrangeas are already beginning to bud. Although I would love to have a real good snow, I hope it does not damage some of these plants that have already begun budding.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-47364641946334684072012-01-19T07:13:23.780-05:002012-01-19T07:13:23.780-05:00I bet it is beautiful with the hellebore, daffodil...I bet it is beautiful with the hellebore, daffodils and tulips together! Now you have me dreaming of spring...!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-32766677545155765402012-01-19T07:12:24.964-05:002012-01-19T07:12:24.964-05:00I hope you are enjoying your snow days!I hope you are enjoying your snow days!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-23155102690291813032012-01-18T15:05:37.794-05:002012-01-18T15:05:37.794-05:00Beautiful, how exciting to see all that is bloomin...Beautiful, how exciting to see all that is blooming this time of year! Thanks for the hope your garden grows, mine is still very much hibernating!!PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-71059498155048261612012-01-16T22:50:51.084-05:002012-01-16T22:50:51.084-05:00Karen,
What excitement in your garden for January...Karen, <br />What excitement in your garden for January! I hope my Hellebores are looking like yours in March, though last year they did not show til April! Then it was a free-for-all with daffodils and tulips blooming at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing your Edgeworthia too. <br />Happy GBBD!<br />JulieWife, Mother, Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601987822088200476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-68473606730596760302012-01-16T13:38:44.676-05:002012-01-16T13:38:44.676-05:00It has been mild here too - can't say I'm ...It has been mild here too - can't say I'm complaining after the crazy summer! I was just admiring the dandelions the other day too - this time of year, any flower will do!! Happy GBBD!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-69733366909857975382012-01-16T06:23:50.488-05:002012-01-16T06:23:50.488-05:00Thanks! We have been adding more and more plants t...Thanks! We have been adding more and more plants the past two years to provide some winter color and have a longer blooming season.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-66109039726532176702012-01-16T06:21:23.950-05:002012-01-16T06:21:23.950-05:00I hope you are enjoying your snow...finally you ha...I hope you are enjoying your snow...finally you have winter!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-8615713296430206052012-01-16T06:20:38.150-05:002012-01-16T06:20:38.150-05:00That is my husbands mantra too...but actually you ...That is my husbands mantra too...but actually you can eat nutsedge. It is used in alternative medicine to treat nausea, fever, inflammation and muscle relaxation.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-28256595522441824942012-01-16T06:15:09.048-05:002012-01-16T06:15:09.048-05:00LOL...yes especially since it grows so readily!LOL...yes especially since it grows so readily!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-11551206107263291842012-01-16T01:03:28.081-05:002012-01-16T01:03:28.081-05:00Just awesome seeing the new life already. I'm ...Just awesome seeing the new life already. I'm much more accustomed to seeing things beginning to appear (not bloom) by mid to end April, back home. Great shots, Karin - lots of color.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-85668938254150407362012-01-15T23:07:25.213-05:002012-01-15T23:07:25.213-05:00Not even a hint of a bloom here, Karin. So I will ...Not even a hint of a bloom here, Karin. So I will live vicariously through your description of signs of spring and your lovely photos!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-14253611189648829122012-01-15T16:56:05.909-05:002012-01-15T16:56:05.909-05:00Yes, henbit in the winter, dandelions in the sprin...Yes, henbit in the winter, dandelions in the spring, and of course nutsedge in the summer. I wonder if you can eat nutsedge?greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-464179923167342672012-01-15T16:49:24.438-05:002012-01-15T16:49:24.438-05:00I didn't realize henbit was so useful! I wond...I didn't realize henbit was so useful! I wonder if we could market it somehow. Marketing with a 'pull your own' would be best! :) I enjoyed seeing your blooms. I don't grow any of these (except the weeds), so I loved seeing all the different plants. Happy GBBD!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-25998363000830769782012-01-15T16:35:53.883-05:002012-01-15T16:35:53.883-05:00Thank you! Yes, I have pulled my fair share of hen...Thank you! Yes, I have pulled my fair share of henbit too. It does seem to grow everywhere!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-64348432688765995472012-01-15T16:34:39.476-05:002012-01-15T16:34:39.476-05:00I think the plants will be in for a shock since th...I think the plants will be in for a shock since they have been enjoying a rather mild winter so far. I hope yours fared well. Which fuchsia do you have that are hardy? I love them!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-49840468070944337782012-01-15T16:32:41.618-05:002012-01-15T16:32:41.618-05:00Brrr...stay warm and enjoy your winter weather! Ca...Brrr...stay warm and enjoy your winter weather! Can't wait to see the orange!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-68875679577896443782012-01-15T16:02:39.030-05:002012-01-15T16:02:39.030-05:00I'd love to see your oriental paper bush bloom...I'd love to see your oriental paper bush blooming! I have some hardy fuchsia flowers, campanula, alyssum and primroses. Tomorrow, I should check how they liked today's snow!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-14114661594049279292012-01-15T15:46:07.369-05:002012-01-15T15:46:07.369-05:00I have plenty of that henbit in my garden, too. In...I have plenty of that henbit in my garden, too. In fact, I seem to spend my life pulling it out from where it is not wanted. It does have a pretty little bloom though. All your blooms are beautiful.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-37644956413221184842012-01-15T15:26:18.121-05:002012-01-15T15:26:18.121-05:00Only blooms from my dreams...will be posting my OR...Only blooms from my dreams...will be posting my ORANGE blooms tomorrow...we had 2 ft of snow and below zero cold temps...only white here right now...lovely blooms in your garden Karin!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-60425293489579376982012-01-15T12:59:08.688-05:002012-01-15T12:59:08.688-05:00No bloom day post for me this month. I'm inter...No bloom day post for me this month. I'm interested to see what your paper bush bloom looks like fully opened. It's pattern is visually arresting.GirlSprouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029711241687325640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-31773343285592768582012-01-15T10:42:08.139-05:002012-01-15T10:42:08.139-05:00To miło patrzeć, że coś w ogrodzie zaczyna żyć. U ...To miło patrzeć, że coś w ogrodzie zaczyna żyć. U nas wszystko zasypał śnieg. Pozdrawiam.<br />It's nice to see that something in the garden begins to live. We all showered snow. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-6592524542332073822012-01-15T09:51:30.312-05:002012-01-15T09:51:30.312-05:00Lovely Karin. I have some Heather blooming also. Y...Lovely Karin. I have some Heather blooming also. Your Helleboro looks really pretty.<br />Cher <a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sunray Gardens</a>Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.com