successes and failures?
Kindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (22)
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked peren.all Zone 5a Ontario CanadaRelated Discussions
Your successes or failures with Gallicas in "mild" winter areas
Comments (32)Sure, will look into, probably next week when it is hopefully cooler! It was 104 here today.:( Anything shipped now might turn into steamed lettuce. Also, I will see about removing the soil, just in case it has something you don't! Maybe I can bareroot it as soon as temps dip???? No, it is unlikely that I'll attend because my four-legged menagerie makes arrangements complicated. The day with the presentations is kind of pricey too, and I'm retired so cost is a consideration. I wonder if they could webcast it? Local colleges/universities are sometimes sources of webcast capabilities at very moderate costs (especially if it is part of a student project where they can earn credit for supporting an event) or even free (if you know who and how to ask). Many online webcasts that I view on horses are free (but an organization that doesn't have the budget to do that might be able to charge a small fee). As to President Dutailly, his is the picture featured on the hybrid perpetual page at Vintage. Gorgeous!!!! I don't know about the heat requirement however, as I've only seen him in my garden and Eurodesert's. Maybe you could ask Gregg Lowery? But as to the shade, well I have 2 PD's (it's that suckering habit dontcha know!), and one gets early morning sun, then dappled shade/sun the rest of the day. It looks perfectly happy. Whether it would like that amount of shade in a cooler location I don't know. Melissa...See More2009 Successes & Failures
Comments (5)This was a strange (to say the least) summer weatherwise but there were some successes. Scarlett Flax - planted it for the first time and it formed a nice little plant, lots of flowers. It's a keeper. Same with Verbena bonariensis. Abelmoschus manihot - they grew to about 4 1/2-5'. Flowered heavily with large yellow hibiscus type flowers. Unfortunately, I didn't get any seeds from it. Still have a few left from last year tho. Snapdragon - I received a variety in trade, They were white with a touch of yellow and about 1' tall. Beautiful with my purple irises. Gazania - They performed well but didn't start to flower til late in the season. Will always keep them in my garden, my boxes are already seeded for next year. Hollyhock - performed well. The foliage was always an off color even after giving it several doses of cornmeal. Beautiful plant tho. Thanks Northerner. Poppy - I don't usually like poppies but Angels Choir is a variety I really like. They are a bit later than most and they put on a good display. This year, I got a lot of scarlett colored ones. They really stood out in the garden. Asters - I rec'd Powder Puff in trade and bought some Ice Blue. They did a good job of growing and flowering but it reinforced my opinion that asters weren't my favorite flower. I will be trading these seeds. Marigolds - mine didn't take so I had to buy some. They did well but unfortunately they didn't put on a great show of flowering til August. They flowered earlier but sporadically. I will try these ones again....See MoreFrost cover successes and failures
Comments (27)Oh that's heartbreaking...I'm so sorry for your loss. This was truly an unusual winter. Besides my frozen pipes (in the well house), I too lost some plants. And get this -they were inside a pop-up 6ft. square green house that was all zipped up AND had a heat lamp on! Mainly I lost my agave and a couple of tropical plants I'd brought in from the porch last fall. The rest (mainly young trees and some groundcovers) should be okay although their leaves were browned. Yep, an unusually tough winter. But it is interesting to observe what does well in those extremes and what doesn't. That's good information, so thanks for sharing. By the way, a hardware clerk turned me onto a helpful little gadget. It's an electric plug that you can plug your heat lamp or heater into (or anything you like) and it has a temperature sensor that turns whatever is plugged into it ON when the temps drop to 30 degrees and then shuts it off when it gets above that temp again. Works well for my heat lamp in the well house and in the little greenhouse. Or at least it would have in a less extreme season. I've now insulated the heck out of well house and pipes....See MorePortable Air Conditioners success and failures ?
Comments (7)The hot air will tend to stay upstairs. If you have an open window upstairs (or a attic access that is not sealed properly) that could induce a chimney effect. That could pull your cool air up replacing it with warm air from below that is coming from out side. I suspect you have an older home. Insulation and air sealing may be you problem....See MoreKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years agosherrygirl zone5 N il
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked sherrygirl zone5 N ilBarb Ure Drouillard 6b Canada
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked Barb Ure Drouillard 6b CanadaKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years agoBarb Ure Drouillard 6b Canada
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked Barb Ure Drouillard 6b CanadaKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years agoBarb Ure Drouillard 6b Canada
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked Barb Ure Drouillard 6b Canadawhitewatervol (Z 8a/7b Upstate SC)
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked whitewatervol (Z 8a/7b Upstate SC)Kindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years agowhitewatervol (Z 8a/7b Upstate SC)
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked whitewatervol (Z 8a/7b Upstate SC)Kindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years agocarolwoh (Zone 6, Akron, OH) Weber
6 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked carolwoh (Zone 6, Akron, OH) WeberKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agowhitewatervol (Z 8a/7b Upstate SC)
5 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked whitewatervol (Z 8a/7b Upstate SC)Kindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoChris (6a in MA)
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoKindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a) thanked Chris (6a in MA)Kindness Matters (NE Ohio 6a)
3 years ago
Related Stories
ARCHITECTUREHave It Your Way — What Makes Architecture Successful
Universal appeal doesn't exist in design. The real beauty of any home lies in individualization and imagination
Full StoryFALL GARDENINGReflecting on a Gardening Year
Mistakes and successes, surprises and comforts. The garden helps us grow in new ways every year
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESA Pattern Language: Light From Two Sides
For a More Successful Room, Bring In Daylight From Two Directions
Full StoryDESIGNING A BUSINESSAre You Ready to Start Your Own Design Firm?
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger outlines 7 steps designers should take to launch a successful business
Full StoryLIFECould Techies Get a Floating Home Near California?
International companies would catch a big business break, and the apartments could be cool. But what are the odds of success? Weigh in here
Full StorySales Secrets for Interior Designers
Pro to pro: Learn 3 proven techniques to please clients and increase revenues, developed by a designer with 40 years of success
Full StoryHOME OFFICESA Little Inspiration for Your Inspirational Wall
Bulletin boards of all kinds can dress up a study and motivate you on your path to success
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNHow to Work With a Kitchen Designer
If you're ready to make your dream kitchen a reality, hiring a pro can ease the process. Here are the keys to a successful partnership
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNJump-Start Your Kitchen With These Minimalist Essentials
These kitchen tools will get you started on your path to culinary success or delicious downsizing
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNWonderful Wood Countertops for Kitchen and Bath
Yes, you can enjoy beautifully warm wood counters near water sans worry (almost), with the right type of wood and sealer
Full StoryMore Discussions
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)