tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post7485786107306360242..comments2023-09-15T07:31:18.026-04:00Comments on September Violets: Victoria Day Weekend of GardeningSeptember Violetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-82416528417055469202013-05-24T13:20:48.413-04:002013-05-24T13:20:48.413-04:00Thanks for stopping by Heather. I've been thi...Thanks for stopping by Heather. I've been thinking of adding a bit more to the shady areas, so thanks for the tip on astilbe ;)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-27509865406777172722013-05-24T11:00:37.635-04:002013-05-24T11:00:37.635-04:00Your garden looks great - love the fern and hosta ...Your garden looks great - love the fern and hosta garden. I have a new shade garden that was planted last year using some ferns, hostas and astilbe. It's filling in nicely.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my little blog project and leaving such a nice comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-49578913170117809592013-05-22T12:43:09.933-04:002013-05-22T12:43:09.933-04:00Hi Kathy, I'm glad you like it :)Hi Kathy, I'm glad you like it :)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-49451840509874898032013-05-22T07:57:30.824-04:002013-05-22T07:57:30.824-04:00Hi Wendy everything is so beautifulHi Wendy everything is so beautifulkathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-78021351562130150042013-05-22T07:46:40.552-04:002013-05-22T07:46:40.552-04:00I agree, tea just made me more awake, and I needed...I agree, tea just made me more awake, and I needed something to wind down ;) It is nice to have someone share the gardening. We like to plan things together, and he has some great ideas. I too keep looking out my bedroom window onto the fern garden (so nice in the morning sunshine!). Enjoy your gardening Jane :)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-18447427002616730592013-05-22T07:41:33.108-04:002013-05-22T07:41:33.108-04:00Thank you for all these nice compliments Hilde :) ...Thank you for all these nice compliments Hilde :) I spend lots of time on the gardens now that my kids are older. I still have to sort out the front garden, but although I keep looking at it, I can't decide what to do there ... that might be next weekend's project! Enjoy the rest of the week.September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-12355756943124140252013-05-22T07:39:16.244-04:002013-05-22T07:39:16.244-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed the tour Gilly. I find t...I'm glad you enjoyed the tour Gilly. I find the occasional snail, but not many. I have more trouble with earwigs eating flower heads (and a certain rabbit family living under the shed!). Enjoy your week! September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-54815300661392208632013-05-22T07:36:49.257-04:002013-05-22T07:36:49.257-04:00I used to have a terrier that dug up EVERYthing, i...I used to have a terrier that dug up EVERYthing, including the plants! I know how frustrating that can be ... thankfully Cody is not a digging dog. Bark chips do wonders for a make-over don't they? Have a great week Claire ;)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-73375456896337993552013-05-22T07:34:01.259-04:002013-05-22T07:34:01.259-04:00We sometimes bring the lilacs inside, but they don...We sometimes bring the lilacs inside, but they don't last more than a day, so I'd rather they live longer on the bush. You English have so many superstitions for so many plants! I've never heard of one here. Your classroom must've smelled wonderful on May Day ... something we never celebrate here, which I think is a real shame. September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-78064665894282250082013-05-21T16:24:04.276-04:002013-05-21T16:24:04.276-04:00What a workout you've had - never mind a cup o...What a workout you've had - never mind a cup of tea I think you deserve a large glass of wine! What a useful son you have there - it must be lovely having someone to share the enthusiasm with. I did a similar day in our (much smaller) back garden on Sunday and can't stop looking at it out of the window (although I've still got to tackle some bald spots as well!) Gardening's great! Jane xPlain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550225722716184723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-11688062487021864272013-05-21T16:09:59.356-04:002013-05-21T16:09:59.356-04:00You have been busy, Wendy, and what a great job yo...You have been busy, Wendy, and what a great job you did :) Your garden looks so tidy and well attended. I love the lilac bush and the fern garden! Also the pond area is lovely, your son is doing a good job with it, and that wooden bench looks like a wonderful place to sit. <br />Thanks for the tour around your beautiful garden :)Hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11224506888263486522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-8183461822552501422013-05-21T15:35:23.906-04:002013-05-21T15:35:23.906-04:00What a lovely tour of your garden and I'm quit...What a lovely tour of your garden and I'm quite envious of your growing hostas - the slugs & snails always seem to get the better of mine!<br />Sounds like you had a very busy but productive weekend,<br />happy Tuesday,<br />xxgillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044947317861728599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-35339486537778516162013-05-21T15:01:09.047-04:002013-05-21T15:01:09.047-04:00Wow Wendy, what a busy bee you've been ... You...Wow Wendy, what a busy bee you've been ... Your garden looks amazing and so tidy! I tidied my borders and added bark chips and looked great ntil chucks escaped and scraped it all out and it went everywhere ... grrr!<br /><br />Glad you've had such a productive weekend ... now yo deserve a rest!<br /><br />Love Claire xxx<br /><br />thriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621095769476921131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-32414023563923233082013-05-21T12:13:42.878-04:002013-05-21T12:13:42.878-04:00Wendy what a beautiful garden it all looks lovely ...Wendy what a beautiful garden it all looks lovely ... you have been a busy bee. I love the lilac I can almost smell it ... we had a lilac tree in the garden of the house I grew up in and every year I would be sent to school with armfuls of blooms for the May Queen parade. For some reason Mom would never cut it to bring into the house, some superstition or other no doubt but it was ok to take for May Day at school ... such sweet memories Sarah xThe Faerie Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181074479551510873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-71056759327401372902013-05-21T10:37:52.744-04:002013-05-21T10:37:52.744-04:00Yes, I got a lot accomplished and quite pleased wi...Yes, I got a lot accomplished and quite pleased with myself ;) I hope you enjoyed the gorgeous weather this weekend too! For once the clouds came in on the work day.September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-34160651494462450712013-05-21T09:56:38.987-04:002013-05-21T09:56:38.987-04:00You have done lots of gardening Wendy! This weeken...You have done lots of gardening Wendy! This weekend weather was ideal for all out door activities. Oh! the lilac tree is so pretty ! Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111322934443521250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-75667286506831022192013-05-21T08:39:53.875-04:002013-05-21T08:39:53.875-04:00Thanks Linda, yes I worked hard at it this weekend...Thanks Linda, yes I worked hard at it this weekend! Once the weather turns nice I hate to be indoors. It rained overnight here, which is probably a good thing as my house now needs some attention indoors. I'll send you some of our sunshine shall I? September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-49852654972826919122013-05-21T08:37:45.807-04:002013-05-21T08:37:45.807-04:00Thanks Stacy (sorry I didn't take the before s...Thanks Stacy (sorry I didn't take the before shot!) My son has plans for his area, but I sometimes sneak in there and sort out the plants a bit for him when they become overgrown. I'm sure your hostas will do great on the north side. Ferns like triple mix, rich soil and I water mine well when it gets hot. September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-56169884650042972642013-05-21T08:33:35.664-04:002013-05-21T08:33:35.664-04:00Thank you Meghana! The backyards here all vary in...Thank you Meghana! The backyards here all vary in size (as I'm sure they do in every country). The newer homes have smaller yards than mine.September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-2274131005208301122013-05-21T08:31:30.591-04:002013-05-21T08:31:30.591-04:00Thanks so much Nicole :) I feel a great sense of ...Thanks so much Nicole :) I feel a great sense of accomplishment this morning. My son's pond garden needs some attention this year, and I'll post about that another time.September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-58906316558926136162013-05-21T03:04:47.272-04:002013-05-21T03:04:47.272-04:00You have a beautiful garden and you have been so b...You have a beautiful garden and you have been so busy!, I wish we had the weather for gardening my poor garden looks like a bog at the moment we have had so much rain :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-89557851295134485342013-05-20T23:24:49.724-04:002013-05-20T23:24:49.724-04:00Holy batman, were you busy this weekend! And oh h...Holy batman, were you busy this weekend! And oh how I love before and after photos!!!!! I am amazed at what you have accomplished! I love that your son has created his own space and his pond is so beautiful! What an articulate and thoughtful young man he is! I really like your lilac bush too ~ what a treasure!! I am hoping my hostas will grow like weeds in my north flower border. I love them! I'll probably add some ferns too! Can't wait to see more of your garden!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294624848003071390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-26921841092138838022013-05-20T23:11:36.461-04:002013-05-20T23:11:36.461-04:00OMG........i love ur garden like anything....i lov...OMG........i love ur garden like anything....i love those flowers, the backyard,pond, plants......mind following me back?in Canada does everyone have a backyard?a backyard this big............?webofbutterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996136729393653968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-58302281437185549482013-05-20T22:57:46.927-04:002013-05-20T22:57:46.927-04:00WENDY!!! Wow you were busy! Busy good for sure! ...WENDY!!! Wow you were busy! Busy good for sure! I love the fern garden! It is so pretty! And the back corner you created is fantastic! How awesome that your son has a part in the gardening as well! His pond and bench are just perfect! I hope I can instill a love for gardening in my son too! Your garden is beautiful! Great job friend!!!My Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.com