Does anyone have any WINTER window box ideas for Connecticut?
Viola1900
19 years ago
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ideas for fall/winter plants in window boxes
Comments (9)GGG -- great idea! I've googled Loropetalum Little Pixie and don't get anything. I was looking for growth habit and other details. Can you fill me in? And does anyone know where to get some Little Pixies? I didn't see any at my Pike yesterday. Bev -- I got some snaps 3 years ago and thought they would just last through the fall, but when I thought I should rip them out, they were perking up and then they bloomed again early spring. The Pike guy said they were probably reseeds, but it was happening on the original plants. I have gotten some volunteers, too, so they do re-seed. I'll let you all know if they continue to live this year. They're in containers in a shelterd area, so maybe that's why they've hung on. I smelled something fabulous yesterday at the nursery and it turned out to be stock. I've never grown that before, but it's beautiful and the right size. Would that be a good choice for an overwintering annual here?...See Morewinter foliage in a window box?
Comments (2)I've seen people place various evergreen boughs, pinecones, and other dried seed heads and such in windowboxes. Anything that could be used to make a wreath could be strategically placed in a windowbox. It is quite lovely and you don't have to worry about killing anything. I think I'll give it a try this season... Jenny...See MoreWinter Roost Boxes - Have You Used One?
Comments (6)I did the sad task of tapeing up all my nestboxes and winterizing them today. They will be nice and warm for the woodpeckers. It means I have to say goodbye to my Blues, (though I did hear them out there today). Most of my summer birds are gone, a few late Hummers are still here, not unusual, I'm sure they will take off on the front of the next storm or two. I remembered I had some dried bird house gourds. I have wanted to get some little roosting houses and thought ...hhhuuummmm why not bird house gourd roosting houses? I cleaned them up & out and poly coated them today. I will try to do the inside with some wood shavings for comfort and insulation. We are predicted to have a cold harsh winter in MI this year. We have hundreds of natural cavities in our woods but knowing I am placing about 10 more "out of the wind and dry" options makes me feel like I am helping. We grew at least 50 nice sized gourds this year. I think I need to call the PM group here, I need to share....See MoreDoes anyone have a window over their fireplace?
Comments (31)Kelly, I really like your fireplace WITH the window. functionfirst - My BIL lives on the Idaho side of the Teton Mountains. He had a wood burning stove installed in the great room (west wall) of his new home. The room has floor to ceiling windows in both the front and back (east and west oriented). Stunning views of the Tetons behind the wood stove. Oh, and in the foreground, is a branch of the South Fork of the Snake River. Views to die for. I'd love to see anything in a frame hung on a wall, or set of candle sticks, at all compare to the view created by nature. While BIL does have a wood burning fireplace on the north wall of the room, the wood stove provides the heat in a home that is situated in a part of the Country where it is not uncommon to see snow in September, or 30 degree temps some nitghs in late Summer. I think I may have a photo of this great room on one of my digital cards. I will check my cards and if I can find one of the said stove, will post same to give you an idea of what I am talking about. I shouldn't be by now, but have to say that I am amazed. Does anyone feel that posting insulting remarks really add anything to the conversation, or in this case, a decorating thread? Do the comments help the poster who has a question? No? I didn't think so....See MoreViola1900
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