tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post1702255799864864479..comments2023-09-17T05:19:52.847-05:00Comments on Creating Our Eden: Blooming In Our Garden 04/19/10Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-26663943838033206102010-04-30T15:12:58.427-05:002010-04-30T15:12:58.427-05:00Randy & Jamie, I love iris' and have colle...Randy & Jamie, I love iris' and have collected many over the years. However, they don't bloom well where I live now (here in the South). This year we had more cold weather and I was rewarded with lots of blooms. I love it!Marilyn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736981899681123890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-82723858228855000912010-04-27T07:38:39.458-05:002010-04-27T07:38:39.458-05:00Everyone, thank you very much for all the wonderfu...Everyone, thank you very much for all the wonderful comments. I've been out of town for a few days and will be leaving again soon. Sorry I haven't been able to reply to each one of you individually. <br />-- Randy<br /><br />PS The iris are continuing to bloom and I've been snapping photos when I can. :-)Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-70858897567925363952010-04-27T07:27:31.812-05:002010-04-27T07:27:31.812-05:00If we're allowed to vote for a favorite among ...If we're allowed to vote for a favorite among your iris, Randy - my vote goes to Sugar Blues, too...but they're all beautiful!<br /><br />Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-1802453937317457332010-04-26T11:31:58.009-05:002010-04-26T11:31:58.009-05:00We're weeks away from Iris - so it was a delig...We're weeks away from Iris - so it was a delight to see yours. Trouper Orange is just a stunner....think I'm going to see if it might be hardy for me - it's just gorgeous.Barbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-82323611377017290362010-04-26T10:46:36.424-05:002010-04-26T10:46:36.424-05:00Azaleas grow here, but they are pushing the zone--...Azaleas grow here, but they are pushing the zone--mostly white to pink to fuchsia--and nowhere near as vibrant as the colors you get in warmer areas (I was bowled over on a visit to DC years and years back how va-va-va-voom azaleas were there as opposed to here!) Also love all your irises. I even have some blooming--they are WAY early this year.Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-75450614213909355942010-04-26T06:37:40.025-05:002010-04-26T06:37:40.025-05:00Canned heat is my favorite too!
The biggest proble...Canned heat is my favorite too!<br />The biggest problem I've had with iris is iris borers. Hope that's not your problem.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308447697581920397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-8173338768056809912010-04-25T15:46:34.290-05:002010-04-25T15:46:34.290-05:00OK guys ... you have me almost sold on bearded iri...OK guys ... you have me almost sold on bearded iris .. but I always turn to the siberian ? non-bearded ones ? LOL .. that "Canned Heat" was remarkable I have never seen a red one like THAT !<br />I love those roses too .. hey .. hope you didn't get hit with any of those wicked storms ?<br />Your garden looks beautiful : )<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-12883734172543053262010-04-24T14:43:22.587-05:002010-04-24T14:43:22.587-05:00R and J, Your garden looks wonderful...Love the I...R and J, Your garden looks wonderful...Love the Iris. It's always a treat to see which will be blooming in your garden.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-30398328259911904712010-04-21T05:38:29.674-05:002010-04-21T05:38:29.674-05:00Your garden looks so wonderful. Love the Beverly ...Your garden looks so wonderful. Love the Beverly Sills iris. Thanks for the kind words about my blog. I bought a new plant Saturday that I will be blogging about soon. <br /><br />Jan<br />Always GrowingJanhttp://alwaysgrowing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-69514686889694103552010-04-20T17:44:14.262-05:002010-04-20T17:44:14.262-05:00As I looked at each iris, I would say, that is my ...As I looked at each iris, I would say, that is my favorite! Then on down to find another favorite then another! Gee, they are all so beautiful and to think, you know the names to most of them. Wow, that is impressive. How is your fur baby? We are dog sitting our neighbors baby this week. He is such a snuggle bunny in the bed and our cats are not happy he has moved in with us…Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-86893561129043229132010-04-20T17:02:10.475-05:002010-04-20T17:02:10.475-05:00I love bearded iris and you have some real beautie...I love bearded iris and you have some real beauties! You sound much better organized than I am at keeping track of what you have -- I always think I label everything, then when I look 2/3s of the time there is no tag.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-42978788032364002072010-04-20T07:25:29.834-05:002010-04-20T07:25:29.834-05:00And to think that just a short time ago, a tornado...And to think that just a short time ago, a tornado destroyed your garden. And look what you have done to get it back to its prestorm glory! You two are magnificent gardeners. And I am so glad to see you back in the blogging world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449486002164552303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-54490954725444690052010-04-20T06:33:18.713-05:002010-04-20T06:33:18.713-05:00Marnie,
As a general rule we usually have to stake...Marnie,<br />As a general rule we usually have to stake the taller ones. For some reason we have shorter flower spikes this year. We haven’t had to start thinning ours out yet, I’m not really certain when you should do it, I’m going to have to do some research.<br /><br />Tina, <br />You are right; Jan does a really good job. I’m looking forward to seeing what she finds this year.<br /> <br />Aerelonian,<br />We don’t have the space for all that we would like to have!<br /><br />Les, <br />Good to see you back we always enjoy visits from you. I’m glad we are back on your list. *grin*<br /><br />Chris, <br />It was great to meet you too. I’m sorry we didn’t have more time to visit. We were on a tight schedule. I hope you enjoy your new iris. LOL<br /><br />Hey WG!<br />Long time no see! We got our Amelia Rose at Lowes last year. Check them out now, they may have them this year too. -- RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-16898635593303933492010-04-19T22:03:34.731-05:002010-04-19T22:03:34.731-05:00That 'Amelia Rose' is stunning! Must have...That 'Amelia Rose' is stunning! Must have one!!Wicked Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540250068640733537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-37797044523956607682010-04-19T21:43:43.879-05:002010-04-19T21:43:43.879-05:00It was great to meet you guys at the plant sale. Y...It was great to meet you guys at the plant sale. You inspired me to buy an iris. "Laced Cotton" Can't wait to see it bloom! - ChrisThe Redneck Rosarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902924388734499150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-12828729804619649862010-04-19T20:39:23.786-05:002010-04-19T20:39:23.786-05:00I always enjoy seeing the irises in your garden.
...I always enjoy seeing the irises in your garden. <br /><br />The only thing about visiting other blogs...I start coveting more flowers that I don't have! LOL<br /><br />Hope you had a great day!F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-23349514398991694922010-04-19T19:19:31.567-05:002010-04-19T19:19:31.567-05:00I was not aware that you were blogging again until...I was not aware that you were blogging again until you kindly left a couple of comments on my blog. I will add you back to my subscription list. I am a sucker for iris as well, and though I have a lot, I only know the name of one.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-50834491414719202902010-04-19T16:12:42.196-05:002010-04-19T16:12:42.196-05:00You have tonnes of iris varieties! I'm a litt...You have tonnes of iris varieties! I'm a little jealous...Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-48065729809554440062010-04-19T14:55:15.929-05:002010-04-19T14:55:15.929-05:00Kaleidoscope is a perfect color scheme! Your garde...Kaleidoscope is a perfect color scheme! Your garden is gorgeous all the time. Jan has a great blog and I've often visited it. She does a good job.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-3799336320900158302010-04-19T14:52:00.064-05:002010-04-19T14:52:00.064-05:00I love your description of your random garden colo...I love your description of your random garden color patterns:) Try as I will to group my complimentary colors, it never seems to work out well.<br /><br />Beverly Sills is one of my favorites and I love those blues. <br /><br />I've been getting away from iris the last few years. They require constant thinning and fussing with. I used to think they were carefree, guess I just had too many. Then there are the harsh storms we always have at iris time which end with iris blooms down in the mud.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-51168265377118549052010-04-19T13:51:28.922-05:002010-04-19T13:51:28.922-05:00I love the Sugar Blues the best. And that rose lo...I love the Sugar Blues the best. And that rose looking azalea is beautiful! CarlaSouthern Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732279575596442033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-17796624486762599132010-04-19T13:20:38.216-05:002010-04-19T13:20:38.216-05:00I believe I have the iris you are looking for, it ...I believe I have the iris you are looking for, it smells like root beer, very old fashion.....go to my archives and click on Iris Name and let me know.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-51989411225831251112010-04-19T13:04:30.569-05:002010-04-19T13:04:30.569-05:00Mouli,
That's the plan with the tree. At the l...Mouli,<br />That's the plan with the tree. At the largest it will be about seven feet. It should get there in a couple of years. :-)-- RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-34710727912123507762010-04-19T12:45:13.043-05:002010-04-19T12:45:13.043-05:00I've been waiting for this post for long! Such...I've been waiting for this post for long! Such a treat to the eyes! Point in Time looks so lovely and unique! The Rose is definitely getting there. To train it into a tree, would you keep a central branch and cut the side shoots? Would that central branch eventually thicken to the likeness of a tree?Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675228133704777909.post-84175414882655199102010-04-19T11:58:41.993-05:002010-04-19T11:58:41.993-05:00Lisa,
It's always good to see you here!
Randy...Lisa,<br />It's always good to see you here!<br /><br />Randy,<br />I couldn't imagine having that many, but I would love everyone of them!--RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.com