tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post3626428852547387816..comments2023-08-10T04:48:09.538-04:00Comments on The Garden Faerie: March Mish-Mash MondayMonica the Garden Faeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-50023207813784415222010-03-10T21:42:05.386-05:002010-03-10T21:42:05.386-05:00My wisteria just pouts...I'll have to try some...My wisteria just pouts...I'll have to try some persuasive pruning :)lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133943147518051559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-18150301793638320802010-03-08T05:48:46.421-05:002010-03-08T05:48:46.421-05:00Monica you are such a brave, hardy soul venturing ...Monica you are such a brave, hardy soul venturing out in those conditions to prune - I am full of admiration. Glad that you have solved your Blogger problem - I am using the old editor too.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-57362139254378819132010-03-06T19:38:56.831-05:002010-03-06T19:38:56.831-05:00Monica now this is what winter gardening is all ab...Monica now this is what winter gardening is all about! Love the warm ski pants on the one with back to camera..no cold bones there.<br />You seem to have so much MORE snow in your world...is there a winter thaw anywhere! Here most of the snow has melted but still I search for signs of Spring in my garden!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-33409209042083015572010-03-04T18:22:41.466-05:002010-03-04T18:22:41.466-05:00If only I could grow Wisteria here, I would. I'...If only I could grow Wisteria here, I would. I'd love to see pics of the Wisteria once it is in leaf (and especially if it blooms). <br /><br />Your book is a great resource for winter seed sowing. It is well illustrated too, which is a big help for those like me who do better with illustrations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-108607910123472312010-03-04T13:07:36.403-05:002010-03-04T13:07:36.403-05:00I've just ordered a copy of your book, Monica!...I've just ordered a copy of your book, Monica! :-) Hope it offers a little help on indoor seed starting as well. I've not really tried anything but in-the-window starting...<br /><br />I am surprised wisteria grows so far north! I know someone that grows it here, but it never blooms for her. <br /><br />I've just inquired about taking the Master Gardening course. Hopefully they offer it here next year! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-89584459959981192482010-03-03T19:32:49.845-05:002010-03-03T19:32:49.845-05:00I want to see that wisteria when it blooms. Have y...I want to see that wisteria when it blooms. Have you heard that Benny Andersson has a new CD out?Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-561931653663974342010-03-03T19:31:18.646-05:002010-03-03T19:31:18.646-05:00Those hawk photos are so fun! I wish one would sit...Those hawk photos are so fun! I wish one would sit right outside my window. We had one on top of the bird feeder once... I wonder if the hawk was wondering why all the little songbirds wouldn't come to feed.Elizahttp://www.appalachianfeet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-16963160220526364522010-03-03T13:46:28.016-05:002010-03-03T13:46:28.016-05:00Hi Monica. Thanks for the tip on the give away. ...Hi Monica. Thanks for the tip on the give away. <br /><br />I've always loved the look of blooming wisteria but hear it is difficult to maintain and control.<br /><br />I almost never manage to get a good photo of my resident hawk. Very shy birds.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-85380204092046978932010-03-03T10:21:40.479-05:002010-03-03T10:21:40.479-05:00Brave girl! You did have a gorgeous view of the he...Brave girl! You did have a gorgeous view of the heavenly blue sky! Medusa growth is the best description for the wild growth of wisteria...A former resident planted some white wisteria here ~It's gorgeous in bloom, although, it breaks dormancy early and get's zapped by a late freeze most years. It's just a rampant grower and wants to take over~<br />Now to watch the video~gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-2162749487655611752010-03-03T00:45:39.147-05:002010-03-03T00:45:39.147-05:00An 8 foot ladder? You're brave, I can't ev...An 8 foot ladder? You're brave, I can't even get on a 4 foot ladder.MrBrownThumbhttp://mrbrownthumb.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-2987266121284320632010-03-02T20:39:22.543-05:002010-03-02T20:39:22.543-05:00I hope the wisteria blooms eventually. That thing ...I hope the wisteria blooms eventually. That thing is a monster.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-67953290426931744912010-03-02T14:59:01.601-05:002010-03-02T14:59:01.601-05:00How could I have missed the video? It's aweso...How could I have missed the video? It's awesome!<br />I love Wisteria and can imagine how beautiful that arbor looks in spring. <br />BTW - I use the old Blogger editor too. I'm used to it (I must be turning curmudgen).Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-30401752111224192962010-03-02T13:30:49.264-05:002010-03-02T13:30:49.264-05:00Be careful what you wish for where the hawk is con...Be careful what you wish for where the hawk is concerned. You see, they like to eat my little bird friend’s right in front of my eyes. Yikes that upsets me but I know they are only keeping the balance of nature but so difficult to see...<br /><br />We call people that golf in the winter diehard golfers. Well, you must be a diehard gardener to work in the garden with snow on the ground, lol. I probably could not work with such a heavy coat on my body. I need room to move a bit so kudos to you and the gang for doing this great pruning job!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-50744523633833967862010-03-02T09:25:00.935-05:002010-03-02T09:25:00.935-05:00I don't know how you do it - all that work in ...I don't know how you do it - all that work in the snow. I would be a basket case in front of a fire, I'm afraid, lol. Good primer on wisteria pruning. Unfortunately Chinese wisteria is very invasive here. The neighbor has one that got away and we spent our first two years here removing it from our trees. Now we only get the occasional plant popping up from seed, which is easy to dispense with (if I catch it in time).Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-46832677990767570282010-03-01T22:10:49.346-05:002010-03-01T22:10:49.346-05:00Brrrrrrrr! Look at that snow! You are a very brave...Brrrrrrrr! Look at that snow! You are a very brave lady climbing that ladder! Last time I tried something like that, I wore a lovely cast on my arm for 6-8 weeks. I am not allowed to climb ladders or use the beveling cutter to make mats (don't ask). I watched your video of Scorn of Buck thorn. I am sure one of the major record labels will be calling you soon to sign you up. I laughed, I cried, I thought it was great! Great pics of the hawk even though through the glass. You managed to be at the right place at the right time with camera. I have had them swoop down in front of me and pick a bird off the birdfeeder, and once off the rose bush, but I was so shocked had I been holding a camera, I would have dropped it. <br /><br />Happy MARCH (Yay) Mish-Mash Monday to you!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-79655551536123283692010-03-01T14:25:23.974-05:002010-03-01T14:25:23.974-05:00Liebe Monica,
Ihr habt aber jetzt noch ganz schön ...Liebe Monica,<br />Ihr habt aber jetzt noch ganz schön viel Schnee! Bei uns ist er jetzt völlig verschwunden, aber es ist trotzdem wieder sehr kalt und wir hatten einen schweren Sturm gestern. Eine Wisteria hatte ich mir früher immer gewünscht. Aber sie ist eine ziemlich kräftige und starke Pflanze, aber wunderschön, wenn Ihre Blüten herab hängen. Ist Deine Gelb oder Blau?<br />Liebe Grüße<br />BirgitGarden Cats + Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255411841606861502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-75571307938277073482010-03-01T12:52:16.701-05:002010-03-01T12:52:16.701-05:00Wow, that was a long way up there. I had a red-sh...Wow, that was a long way up there. I had a red-shouldered hawk get very close in the fall. I think it was because of the bird feeder. You are an extremely busy gardener considering it's winter.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-5670149787062809302010-03-01T12:27:34.236-05:002010-03-01T12:27:34.236-05:00How I wish there was a wisteria that size to be pr...How I wish there was a wisteria that size to be pruned here. Well, no, I don't really wish that, but your concise instructions make the pruning process doable, maybe even enjoyable, minus the ladder. The winner of your book is a lucky gardener, for it is a treasure. I have poured over my signed copy and loved setting up the milk jugs and pots for the winter. A must have book! :-)<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-90299487816324864322010-03-01T11:15:19.058-05:002010-03-01T11:15:19.058-05:00Now this is a marvelous idea -- getting in your Ma...Now this is a marvelous idea -- getting in your Master Gardening hours in the off season! <br /><br />I am a horrible MG participant because my group is in the Salt Lake Valley where 100+ temps are the norm. I melt in that heat and so avoid those summer chores at all cost. <br /><br />What a fun post. I wish I could have more success with wisteria. It does well in the valleys but doesn't seem too thrilled with my mountain garden.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-9423124077674923072010-03-01T09:09:30.742-05:002010-03-01T09:09:30.742-05:00Would love to grow wisteria but, alas, none. Wow, ...Would love to grow wisteria but, alas, none. Wow, what a heavy punning job, Monica. I can only imagine how lovely the blooming arbor will be (please share). Happy sunny Michigan March morning (isn't today gorgeous as is the remainder of the week predicted to be)!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-76270225053724494042010-03-01T08:40:25.635-05:002010-03-01T08:40:25.635-05:00I think you should get double volunteer hours for ...I think you should get double volunteer hours for working so hard in the snow, Monica! Wouldn't I love to have a pergola like that for climbing plants! I hope you'll show us a photo of the wisteria in bloom this summer.<br /><br />I've seen a few hawks around here the past few months, but I can never get my camera out in time. They're always too far away for me to try to identify them, as well.<br /><br />Did I mention I did some winter sowing? The milk jugs were buried under snow for a week, but I can see them again now, so no harm done. I'm hoping it doesn't get too warm while we're gone--do you think I should set them in a shady place while we're in AZ? I enjoyed reading all the detailed explanations, Monica; you should write user manuals for computers or phones, too--I think I might be able to figure things out then:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-35734496205069715162010-03-01T08:40:00.333-05:002010-03-01T08:40:00.333-05:00That was a lot of prunings of the wisteria. A job ...That was a lot of prunings of the wisteria. A job I hate to do no matter the season. Very nice shots of the hawk. They are such magnificent birds.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-5071499050448765272010-03-01T08:20:29.760-05:002010-03-01T08:20:29.760-05:00You are a busy lady. There is a wild wisteria tha...You are a busy lady. There is a wild wisteria that grows up an electrical pole across the street from my house. It is so beautiful in the spring. One of these days the electric company will come along and prune it no doubt.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814396908744491265.post-16472324471429275892010-03-01T07:48:10.584-05:002010-03-01T07:48:10.584-05:00Gosh, looking at the snow - and having to prunea w...Gosh, looking at the snow - and having to prunea wisteria in it - made my fingers ache in sympathy!<br /><br />Will you re-prune the wisteria this summer, when the wispy new leads have to be cut back to 7 buds, to ensure flower the following spring?<br /><br />I admired a flowering Wisteria frutescens at the RHS Garden, Wisley, UK, last summer. It's a handsome thing, with nicely bunched racemes in a rich mauve-blue but in a completely different league from the sublime Chinese and Japanese species. (I hope it would not be unpatriotic for a good American to say that! - but then, I'm English, so I guess it doesn't count.<br /><br />We have a spring-like day, today. And that bodes ill because March is supposed to 'come in like a lion but go out like a lamb.' If it starts mild, the end of the month can be a stinker.<br />NIgelPlant Mad Nigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051715161395516677noreply@blogger.com