tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post5647062476616699632..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Touring my garden with Pam Shirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-70958278923594181942013-06-21T09:55:30.475-05:002013-06-21T09:55:30.475-05:00The golden barrel cactus are from Walmart. The na...The golden barrel cactus are from Walmart. The native cactus are from Jean the cactus guy. His contact info can be found in this post.<br /><br />http://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/2012/01/got-cactus.htmlShirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43049453191003863552013-06-21T09:52:58.867-05:002013-06-21T09:52:58.867-05:00Exactly, it was a preemptive move! I saw you taki...Exactly, it was a preemptive move! I saw you taking those pictures.<br /><br />It's not as humid now since dryer air has moved in. The rain has been amazing.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-75817595575513274532013-06-21T09:50:39.384-05:002013-06-21T09:50:39.384-05:00I don't show the deck much as it always looks ...I don't show the deck much as it always looks "lived in" mainly because we use it that way. I'll try to show more of it in the future.<br /><br />It is fun to talk with Pam, especially since our approach to gardening is so similar. Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-84912495893075584602013-06-21T09:43:22.943-05:002013-06-21T09:43:22.943-05:00Deer are frustrating because they will eat differe...Deer are frustrating because they will eat different things depending on location, weather, and many other factors. They have plenty to eat in the undeveloped areas here so they usually only browse my yard unless a plant is a favorite. Do you have Axis deer? The Axis deer eat everything.<br /><br />I would try deer repellent on the salvia greggii. Deer are creatures of habit and if you can deter them long enough they might lose their taste for it. <br />Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-81462917933357157162013-06-21T09:05:02.211-05:002013-06-21T09:05:02.211-05:00Pam must have enjoyed seeing your garden, and sinc...Pam must have enjoyed seeing your garden, and since you showed your deck pots, I don't have to post on that! Your garden looks even better than when I saw it last month...the first pic and the one of the wheel really look stunning. I think all that rain did some wonders, and from here, it doesn't look one bit humid!David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-24992244841954740972013-06-20T23:57:31.633-05:002013-06-20T23:57:31.633-05:00I love the rocky spaces you've put in between ...I love the rocky spaces you've put in between your yuccas and other xeric plants. Your collection of potted plants is terrific. Have you shown us these before? I don't recall seeing them. Thanks for the nifty tour. I bet you two had lots to talk about. <br />David/:0)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43894357779513711892013-06-20T22:51:48.895-05:002013-06-20T22:51:48.895-05:00Hey Shirley, love your blog. So a couple of quest...Hey Shirley, love your blog. So a couple of questions: where in town do you source your barrel cactus? I find them really hard to track down. Also, what's up with my deer- they mow down my salvia gregii, while yours in the front yard look beautifully untouched. so frustrating!!<br />Sqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591849659079154619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-59629412942281036462013-06-20T19:49:48.048-05:002013-06-20T19:49:48.048-05:00You nailed it Ricki, I obsessed over the little pa...You nailed it Ricki, I obsessed over the little patch that didn't turn out "right" while Pam made observations on the whole of the garden.<br /><br />Fortunately there was no panic attack since I had met Pam previously and knew her approach.<br />Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-32788465130749310842013-06-20T19:11:24.331-05:002013-06-20T19:11:24.331-05:00A famous gardener coming to visit = panic attack! ...A famous gardener coming to visit = panic attack! We just need to remember the kindness of gardeners and the way visitors fail to see all the niggling little imperfections we obsess over. Meeting in the flesh gardeners we have come to know through their blogs is pure pleasure.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-63919609014894992992013-06-20T16:51:45.744-05:002013-06-20T16:51:45.744-05:00That's certainly the case with Pam and I alway...That's certainly the case with Pam and I always enjoy visiting with her whether on tour in Austin or here in San Antonio.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56838039630668559352013-06-20T16:50:44.948-05:002013-06-20T16:50:44.948-05:00The big secret is the part I showed is only about ...The big secret is the part I showed is only about a quarter of the plants up there!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-38663083210118025382013-06-20T16:49:37.822-05:002013-06-20T16:49:37.822-05:00All those rocks were sourced from our yard, kind o...All those rocks were sourced from our yard, kind of amazing isn't it? It will be fun to see another perspective.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-89974594003671501572013-06-20T16:48:21.993-05:002013-06-20T16:48:21.993-05:00I look forward to it also. Nice to hear about the...I look forward to it also. Nice to hear about the new digs, I need to go check that out soon.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-53223255047718555592013-06-20T16:47:00.830-05:002013-06-20T16:47:00.830-05:00It will be soon, I promise!It will be soon, I promise!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-90880675648291473172013-06-20T16:46:22.339-05:002013-06-20T16:46:22.339-05:00The trees are an important asset and we can be out...The trees are an important asset and we can be out there all day without an umbrella on the table.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-80790614304428940682013-06-20T16:45:15.651-05:002013-06-20T16:45:15.651-05:00I remember her post on visiting your garden. It i...I remember her post on visiting your garden. It is a bit like that, especially since we have so many incomplete projects right now.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55838814555130497532013-06-20T16:40:52.353-05:002013-06-20T16:40:52.353-05:00It was a treat!It was a treat!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-77377372194924659742013-06-20T16:40:06.282-05:002013-06-20T16:40:06.282-05:00Those plants do so well here that once planted, I ...Those plants do so well here that once planted, I rarely think about them. The golden barrel cactus get all the attention, but having native barrels is special too.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-48830968973037712322013-06-20T16:38:10.499-05:002013-06-20T16:38:10.499-05:00We enjoyed showing you around. You've pointed...We enjoyed showing you around. You've pointed out something I didn't realize and that's a good reason to have other bloggers and gardening friends visit. When David Cristiani was here a few weeks ago he mentioned a similar impression.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-58084108113852833902013-06-20T16:33:58.754-05:002013-06-20T16:33:58.754-05:00Yes, absolutely!Yes, absolutely!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-24058066575419473202013-06-20T11:06:30.773-05:002013-06-20T11:06:30.773-05:00I know that feeling when all of a sudden you reali...I know that feeling when all of a sudden you realize AWK! It's Pam (THAT PAM) and she's in your garden with her camera! But thankfully she has a fabulous filter on her camera that only shows things looking good, not that your garden needed any filtering I'm sure. Love that image of your deck, thank you for letting us see it!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-87148057697787502302013-06-20T08:01:45.716-05:002013-06-20T08:01:45.716-05:00Very nice. I'm sure Pam had a great time, and...Very nice. I'm sure Pam had a great time, and got even more ideas for another book! I loved seeing your deck. So many treasures there! It looks like a great place to relax with some welcome shade from the overhanging trees.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-4135469392532425172013-06-20T07:32:41.224-05:002013-06-20T07:32:41.224-05:00Those are great shots of what I am sure was a grea...Those are great shots of what I am sure was a great day :) I enjoyed the peek of your potted plant collection - can't wait to see it in person soon. Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-90902466512337410362013-06-20T07:31:16.152-05:002013-06-20T07:31:16.152-05:00Shirley, what fun to have Pam there! It's alw...Shirley, what fun to have Pam there! It's always a good day when you have a friend in the garden. I took an aloe ferox over to Ragna yesterday and, although I had other errands to run, I couldn't resist spending some time seeing how things were doing in the backyard. Her new "digs" are looking good, filling out, and showing off. Looking forward to seeing your garden on Pam's blog!<br /><br />pattyPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980646848805011625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-53078301660449024482013-06-19T22:03:55.171-05:002013-06-19T22:03:55.171-05:00The garden looks great. The plantings by the drive...The garden looks great. The plantings by the driveway and in the hellstrip look particularly nice. I think it is the rocks that are capturing my attention.<br /><br />I hope Pam give us a tour of your garden. I enjoy seeing her perspective. Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.com