tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post1772621203863852424..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: March 2013Shirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-29074694576202382222013-03-18T14:13:42.618-05:002013-03-18T14:13:42.618-05:00That's funny Louis, I like they because they s...That's funny Louis, I like they because they stand up to everything the weather here throws at them.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-58883122684955197472013-03-18T14:12:48.850-05:002013-03-18T14:12:48.850-05:00The seeds are very tough and might need 10 or more...The seeds are very tough and might need 10 or more years on the ground to germinate. We pick the seeds and replant them in the fall, so they aren't technically naturalized.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-63169560956594816112013-03-18T14:11:14.925-05:002013-03-18T14:11:14.925-05:00The wildflowers and native plants here are amazing...The wildflowers and native plants here are amazing all year. Some of my neighbors use the wire fencing around trees to protect from the deer but they only bother the blooms of hesperaloe. We don't have much problem with the deer repellent washing off as you would in PNW!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-17990689552988217222013-03-16T21:51:06.437-05:002013-03-16T21:51:06.437-05:00I grew up in Texas and miss all the wildflowers, t...I grew up in Texas and miss all the wildflowers, they are spectacular in spring. I don't miss the summers, except the rain showers, no place I've lived has rain like Texas! I'm going to try some Lupines from seed this year. I'm growing some Verbena officinalis from seed, I hope it is like yours and will grow in grass and naturalize here. The Mexican Flame Vine is lovely. I have deer problems too, and I use circles of 5' welded wire fencing around plants with good success. It doesn't look all that great but works and doesn't wash off.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-35426270594619511722013-03-16T15:27:09.348-05:002013-03-16T15:27:09.348-05:00I love those Lupine. So far, I haven't gotten...I love those Lupine. So far, I haven't gotten them to naturalize for me here in SoCal but I'll keep trying...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-81029799920201158832013-03-16T11:13:50.220-05:002013-03-16T11:13:50.220-05:00That would be lovely Heather, It would be nice to ...That would be lovely Heather, It would be nice to meet.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-65471543363661457522013-03-16T11:09:39.372-05:002013-03-16T11:09:39.372-05:00Yay for Hesperaloe parviflora!!!!!!!!! They bring ...Yay for Hesperaloe parviflora!!!!!!!!! They bring my exceeding joy!Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-62143246841817568772013-03-16T11:03:49.135-05:002013-03-16T11:03:49.135-05:00Gorgeous blooms!!!!!!! I was just responding to a...Gorgeous blooms!!!!!!! I was just responding to a comment from Steph - thinking it is silly we have all not met! Would you be interested in coming over for tea?lunch sometime? I'd love to meet you Shirley.Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55656719421391687292013-03-16T07:31:53.563-05:002013-03-16T07:31:53.563-05:00Amazing! The difference that 200 miles makes! Amazing! The difference that 200 miles makes! stienerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185632332009295517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-32665138336616517062013-03-16T06:48:02.709-05:002013-03-16T06:48:02.709-05:00Lovely Salvias, and those Bluebonnets are just spe...Lovely Salvias, and those Bluebonnets are just spectacular. I must say those Verbena that are popping up in the grass are simply lovely.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-81473492154527957162013-03-15T20:44:42.643-05:002013-03-15T20:44:42.643-05:00I like the verbenas creeping into the buffalograss...I like the verbenas creeping into the buffalograss - the way it's supposed to be. But the bluebonnets always catch my eye when I think of the land of the death star!David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-15180286639797383412013-03-15T18:57:30.941-05:002013-03-15T18:57:30.941-05:00Happy GBBD!! I love the bluebonnets. I haven'...Happy GBBD!! I love the bluebonnets. I haven't seen any in person as of yet but have seen them on a few blogs. Beautiful and who doesn't love a Four Nerve???? So dainty and pack so much power. Love em. Beautiful blooms!khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-63992826170986493582013-03-15T16:44:13.652-05:002013-03-15T16:44:13.652-05:00Your garden looks wonderful and I too love the blu...Your garden looks wonderful and I too love the bluebonnets--wonder if they would grow in my zone. We have a native Lupine which is very difficult in a garden--it's really fussy about location. Also love all your stone, which makes such a magical foil for the plants. Enjoyed your post very much, so many good ones today. Happy GBBD! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-82568418291282733272013-03-15T16:31:33.005-05:002013-03-15T16:31:33.005-05:00Your gravel garden is lovely and so many wonderful...Your gravel garden is lovely and so many wonderful blooms going on. The delicate bluebonnets are a pretty addition to the garden and really welcome spring. Happy GBBD!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-79499518578490782792013-03-15T15:03:03.015-05:002013-03-15T15:03:03.015-05:00Those bluebonnets are wonderful! But I agree with ...Those bluebonnets are wonderful! But I agree with the others here, that Mexican Flame Vine is really a stunner.<br />Happy GBBD!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-899000806198197152013-03-15T14:24:24.403-05:002013-03-15T14:24:24.403-05:00Love your Bluebonnets! It doesn't look like we...Love your Bluebonnets! It doesn't look like we are going to see many this year with the lack of rain. Might have to get me a Mexican Flame Vine:) Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-54367759768028604062013-03-15T14:19:19.910-05:002013-03-15T14:19:19.910-05:00They are indeed that blue!They are indeed that blue!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-38059632800119902102013-03-15T14:18:41.810-05:002013-03-15T14:18:41.810-05:00Would love to see a photo of that! What a great g...Would love to see a photo of that! What a great gift for a Texan.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-30643830197780741292013-03-15T14:09:27.454-05:002013-03-15T14:09:27.454-05:00Gorgeous as always Shirley! And your blooms ain&#...Gorgeous as always Shirley! And your blooms ain't bad either! A student in one of my glass classes just finished a S.G. panel of a bluebonnet for a friend from Texas & it brought to mind you wonderful Texas bloggers!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56021223179100618732013-03-15T13:42:59.489-05:002013-03-15T13:42:59.489-05:00Plenty to impress there! The intensity of that Bl...Plenty to impress there! The intensity of that Blue from the Lupinus texensis is amazing!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-24116387910504735442013-03-15T13:26:03.487-05:002013-03-15T13:26:03.487-05:00We got about .75 inch over the weekend and it disa...We got about .75 inch over the weekend and it disappeared within a day. The ground is still damp down a couple of inches though. I think it is drier here.<br /><br />The flame vine is going on two years during which our winters have been quite mild. I'm pretty sure we are warmer most of the time than where you are.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-27525063693548343522013-03-15T12:51:30.289-05:002013-03-15T12:51:30.289-05:00That Mexican flame vine is a stunner. I tried one ...That Mexican flame vine is a stunner. I tried one year but it died. your ground looks very dry. Did you get the rain?Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68155728667395617312013-03-15T11:53:16.162-05:002013-03-15T11:53:16.162-05:00Thanks Linda, between the few degrees colder you g...Thanks Linda, between the few degrees colder you get there and the deer eating everything including bluebonnets it's a lot tougher to have blooms in your area.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-25455614325126154682013-03-15T11:40:52.581-05:002013-03-15T11:40:52.581-05:00Wow..you have a lot more going on there, than we d...Wow..you have a lot more going on there, than we do here.<br />I can think of maybe two things to show. Maybe I need to look harder.<br />Love those Bluebonnets.<br />Have a great weekend.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.com