Fragrant Plum and Wild Blue Yonder in southern NH
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Idyll# 383.. A Fragrant Idyll
Comments (100)What a cheery birthday shot. It made me laugh, Wrecks would make short work of one of those hats... does not like to be made "sport of". And I would dearly love to see a shot of Dannie in her pool. Perhaps you will give us an update on Katie's wheels? I was fascinated by the sand art, too. Wondered if they used stencils to accomplish the intricacy of the design, chuckled at the havoc a sneeze could wreak... OR a curious cat. Wow, Deanne, a Fisher in your area? very exciting. I've seen one in my neighborhood and that was many years ago now. It was in the winter and it was coming down the hill across the street over frozen, crusted snow. I thought it was a cat at first, but it was too low to the ground and it moved down the slope quickly and very decisively. I described it as moving like oil down a slope, not the way a cat moves at all. BEAUTIFUL! My favorite nursery has one that has been stuffed; they found it beside the road where it had been hit by car. It was a great opportunity to study such a handsome, supremely adapted animal. My smpathies to all with the 3H blues. It was 100 degrees in Manchester, NH and it hit a high of 72 in Portland, ME.; it was warmer here, but not nearly as oppressive as what many of you have described. I am especially sensitive to the early "loss" of garden plants, feeling that way myself, though for other reasons. We had a late thunderstorm that made Vera nervous enough to seek cover under the bedclothes, lol. In retreating thusly she surrended the much prized and sought out "puffy box bed" to Spencer... who is STILL in bed. Marian, that shot of the two deer is wonderful. Very peaceful, but I was also thinkin' they'd look pretty nice strung up by their hind legs, "curing". ;) You've managed to supply us with some pretty good "nature shots" over the years. Time to think about saddlin' my pony and gettin' to work. The big canopy we laid out last Friday is slated for installation this morning. I have a really stupid project ahead of me, one destined to fail, I'm afraid. It's designed by the homeowner, complete with very detailed instructions that indicate clearly they have no idea what they're doing (specs using 1/8" don't exist in the world of of awnings and fabric, and there is no way a canopy the size they've spec'd is going to withstand wind or rain load fastened down with VELCRO!). They were advised repeatedly about the latter, but were hearing none of it... so make it we will and when it fails (and it will) it won't be our problem. But knowing something is doomed to failure rather takes the joy out of the project!...See MoreMelody Parfume or Blue Nile?
Comments (10)I grow several mauve roses including Melody Parfumee, Lagerfeld, Wild Blue Yonder, Neptune, and Fragrant Plum. I grew Stainless Steel but it was such a dog that I shovel pruned it the second year. It was a disease magnet and never bloomed worth a hoot. I am on my second Neptune as the first bush bloomed once and then refused to grow and bloom anymore so I got rid of it as well. This second Neptune I am glad to report is doing much better and I am hoping that this year--it's second--it will continue to impress me. Quite by accident I ended up with two bushes of Fragrant Plum, but that has been okay as they are both growing and blooming right as rain. JOhn I am most pleased with Melody Parfumee as it has been a very vigorous and healthy growing bush and it blooms alot. The blooms are very fragrant and last a long time on the bush. My flowers do not fade much if any before they need to be deadheaded. I would recommend it highly to anyone. John...See Morefragrant plum, wild blue yonder placement
Comments (1)I had Wild Blue Yonder in a rather prominent spot in the front yard but got rid of it because the thick canes and awkward growth became an eyesore. I don't know Fragrant Plum but because of its unlovely growth (at least in my garden) I would put WBY on a trellis. However, I live in a zone very different from yours and my advice may not be worth much. I hope you have responses from someone closer to your zone to give you more accurate information for your conditions....See MoreGrowing Crape Myrtle outdoor in Southern NH
Comments (43)I went to college in New Orleans. It was a horribly long, depressing, and expensive experience. There were many times when I was at the end of my rope. Honestly, I don't think I would still be alive, if the sight and fragrance of Crape Myrtles hadn't occasionally reassured me. So yeah, I can see why you want one. I have my desk positioned so that I can look out at my own beautiful CM. It's at least forty years old, and twenty feet tall, with a beautiful, unmolested, mature shape: very much a tree from the Jungles of India. The blooms are a rich orchid/violet color, and are at their peak right now. And yes, the tree continually tells me that everything will be all right. To grow one in New Hampshire, you will need: .A hardy variety .A sun trap (preferably a SE exposure beside your house) .Seriously deep mulch in winter Or: a miniature variety in a pot...See Morestrawchicago z5
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