FALL is upon us... "seasonal thread"... PART 3

jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6

5 years ago

I thought it was time to start a new FALL thread!

Have fun everyone! Post [photos[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/fall-is-upon-us-seasonal-thread-part-2-dsvw-vd~5519233) or discuss whatever! :-)

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Lisa Adams

5 years ago

Welcome back, Justin! It’s so good to hear from you again! I wondered about you. Poor guy, you have had a rough year. And Di, I hope you’ll join us here often. I do see your posts around here. I disappear from the forum from time to time, as well. I’m so exhausted from the wedding trip that I hope that isn’t about to happen again. I know about visual disturbances, too. Unfortunately MS has affected my optic nerves, but not terribly yet. My balance is lousy, though. It does make gardening a challenge. Multiple Sclerosis and slopes don’t go very well together.

Diane, I’m so thrilled that you’re up and around again. Just don’t over do it. You need to ease back into things slowly. We’re not in our 20’s anymore. I love seeing your pictures here again and having your posts back. Dainty Bess has always called to me, and yours is glorious!

Ingrid, I’m glad and impressed that Cecil was able to identify the wedding “getaway car”. I sure didn’t know, and was going to ask my brother-in-law. They have quite a few of those gorgeous antique cars. The men in the family collect them like we collect roses. No joke.

Jim, I love that snowman! I hope it’s where everyone can see it driving by. Everyone needs a good laugh, and if that snowman doesn’t do it, nothing will. What an ingenious idea.

I arrived safely home yesterday morning at 6:30 AM. We left Visalia at 2 AM to avoid the traffic. The less time I have to be in the car the better. My hip behaved MUCH better than on my trip in July. I made a quick trip to Burlington roses on Monday morning. Not much was blooming, and I don’t have any pictures of Connie’s Sandstorm in bloom. Burling did say she would email me some pictures, and I’ll ask if I may post them here. I knew the moment I saw Connie’s Sandstorm blooming when I was visiting Burlington in July, that I had to grow it myself. I absolutely loved it. I went to her(Burling) and led her to “this gorgeous rose that I wanted desperately.” I hope she was flattered when she realized it was the brand new rose she had bred herself! Unfortunately, that was her mother plant. “Someone” had just bought every single plant she had in stock, just two days before my visit. I’ve been waiting all this time for mine. Imagine my surprise when this rose started showing up all over Grace’s Instagram. That made me all the more eager to get mine! She says that the new nursery is wanting an exclusive contract on this rose, but of course SHE can still sell it herself. I got my Connie’s Sandstorm and Forest Ranch Pom Pom. I’m so excited!

You might be right, Diane. She thought maybe the coffee colored rose in the wedding flowers was either Julia’s Rose or Stephen Rulo. She also said it could be a florist rose that’s “unknown to regular gardeners”. I do have the name of the florist my sister used for the wedding, so I could email her, I suppose.

I got my order with Augusta Louise! So much new rose excitement, so little space and energy..... I better find some of both, quickly!

I took very few pictures at Burlington on Monday. It was a short visit, and not much was blooming. Let’s see if I have any thing worth sharing...

I took a picture of the nursery sign again. Her own rose, “School Spirit” is to the left of the sign. In July it had loads of blooms, but very few this time.

I did find a bloom on the ‘School Spirit’ rose shown above, and took a quick closeup. It looks so different than it did in July. I remember it being far more yellow. Now, it’s more white. Cold temps, I’m sure.

I took only one picture of the nursery grounds.

I sure hope these post! I’ve been working on this for over 45 minutes, and it’s acting strangely. Just like when “the wedding getaway car” picture didn’t show up the first time.

Well, here’s the last picture I took at Burlington Roses. I hesitate to post it, because I look tired and I don’t like the way I look in it. I snapped several in a row, and think this one embarrasses me the least. I know, I know, but we’re all most critical of ourselves. At least, I am.

Burling Leon and me on Monday morning.

Lisa

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Lisa Adams
5 years ago
I did locate the picture of Connie Sandstorm that I took during my visit this past summer. The blooms are open a little more than when at their best, but still lovely. I noticed that Grace Rose Farms Instagram has a new video showcasing Connie Sandstorm. I’m going to ask Burling about the correct name of this rose. In every email Burling writes, she says “Connie Sandstorm”. Now I’m seeing Grace write Connie’s Sandstorm. Either way, she’s beautiful. My picture doesn’t do her justice, but Grace’s sure do!

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They are just a little past their prime in my picture, but this is how Connie Sandstorm looked the day I fell in love with her.

Meanwhile, things look good at home. It’s much safer to leave a son in charge of rose care now, than during the hot summer!

Boscobel is doing great, and I found a dianthus that goes with it perfectly. The dianthus aren’t planted yet,(story of my life:) but I moved a container of one closer to Boscobel for this picture. It’s a pretty close match, I think.

Violet’s Pride is still blooming her heart out!

Baby Molineux is loving these cooler temperatures. The blooms are much more color saturated than during the super hot summer.

My two baby Bolero’s are doing great, especially since they were planted as tiny bands just as our summer heat kicked in.

Baronne Prevost keeps surprising me one more “last bloom”, and then one more.....

Even the bud in the distance is Baronne Prevost. I’m loving all BP’s unexpected “one last blooms”. Lisa
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
5 years ago
Lisa, I've been hesitant to ask, but did you ever get Yvonne Rabier and if so has it grown at all for you? I still love mine.
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titian1 10b Sydney
5 years ago
Just a quick post to say, Diane, I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better. It must have felt so good to get out, and it sounds like you made the most of it. Two nurseries! Glad your garden is looking ok, and you've got time to get it ready for winter.

Have loved reading everyone's posts today, but no time to comment much now.

Great photos, Lisa, and so much still going on in your garden!

Jim, your snowman is a hoot! Clever,
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
5 years ago
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flowers, sitting through the races isn't so bad since I have my laptop on my legs and my mind can escape to other worlds. Plus I know how much Cecil enjoys watching, and he is such a wonderful husband. He's struggling with autoimmune encephalitis and deserves any pleasure he can have. We as a group seem to have so many health issues (me with fibromyalgia) and I thought it's because we're all getting older, until I took a gander at Jim's calves. He's not old! Cute pup on his pillow, by the way.

Lisa, if that's how you look after getting up at 2:00 a.m. I can only congratulate you. That is not a bad picture! I hope the rigors of the drive and wedding don't have any aftereffects now that you're home. So glad that your roses are looking good after your absence. I notice that Burling's roses also look happier now than they did in your summer photos. That horrible heat this summer was hard on everyone. The roses in your pics look wonderful. I don't think I've seen Violet's Pride before, what a beauty. Baronne Prevost must like your soil because I saw one in Rancho Bernardo where the soil is rocky which did not look nearly as happy and did not bloom as much. I'm so glad you have that going for you since your health challenges don't make gardening easy. It's funny how gardening is a strain for many of us and yet we keep at it because at the same time it makes us so happy.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
5 years ago
Flowers, trust me, no one knows what covfefe is.
flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
5 years ago
I've read snippets on other threads about your husband's illness, Ingrid, and wasn't sure exactly what he is dealing with. I'm so sorry to hear this. Neither did I know you have your own difficulties with fibromyalgia. Life sure throws us some curve balls. No, these things don't necessarily come with old age. We all have our crosses to bear, some more than others, but never more than we can handle. Jim is one of our youngsters here. He and Justin keep us seniors entertained with their youthful exuberance.

Sheila, is Diane up to her shenanigans and toying with us again?
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
Yay. Justin is back !!

Justin, I am so sorry about your health issues. I had migrains years ago and terrible vertigo. So horrible when it came on. Mine finally went away, thank goodness. Hopefully you will find relief.

Reading this post made me realize what a mess we are. Lol. Not really but we are all dealing with so many issues and yet everyone has such beautiful positive attitudes.

Today, I am thankful that I can still see. that I can still garden and that I have so many wonderful, compassionate gardening friends.

Have a blessed day everyone
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
dianela7analabama
5 years ago
Happy thanksgiving everyone. Wishing you a wonderful day of love and happiness.
Lisa Adams
5 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We have rain in San Diego County to be thankful for today! We sure need it, and more is forcast for next week. Have a wonderful day with everyone and everything you love! Lisa
Dani D
5 years ago
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
5 years ago
What lovely flowers, Svetlana. I assume these are from your garden. It goes to show that Sweden is getting warmer too.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
5 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm thankful for this site and everyone here. Off to cook the Tofurkey! ; ))
Ann9BNCalif
5 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm so behind on this thread but enjoyed catching up with all of you. I'm grateful for the stories, photos, jokes, advice, and chit chat! You are all much appreciated every day but just wanted to express sincere thanks today!

I finally went outside for about an hour this morning. After two and half weeks of unhealthy air we finally had some wind and a strong storm come through yesterday and early this morning. I can finally see a sky that's mostly blue! While Weather Underground says it's about 60 outside, it feels like 68. I had to remove my jacket and still felt too warm. But I walked around, took a few photos, and cut some flowers for the house! Here are a few pics for you.

Peach Swirl

Double Delight

White Lightnin'

Ann
flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
5 years ago
After my little pity party of one this morning because it's just the two of us this year with no big family to cook for, no little grimy hands to hold or sticky faces for kisses, no pranks my kids play on each other and no family walks in the woods after dinner, I clicked on here and find kindness and friendship. You all add something wonderful to this site and to my life. Wishing each of you a blessed day.

Svetlana and Ann, your beautiful roses will be my virtual centerpieces today.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
5 years ago
What lovely people are on this forum. Happy Thanksgiving all!
Tiffandrew-So.CA/9b
5 years ago
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
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I trust everyone had a great Thanksgiving! :-)

Cold here yesterday where temps never got up past 25 degrees then last night temps dipped to like 14 degrees... so alittle chilly...lol...But had a great Thanksgiving!

I got into the festive mood and even turned the Christmas lights on a bit early last night...lol

I was born in 1961 ingrid...

WOW! Such wonderful photos everyone! :-)
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
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Jim, just a youngin with a cool tat, even if it is a Steelers tattoo
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
lol Kristine! Thanx...
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
Your welcome

Auggie Doggie
Tiffandrew-So.CA/9b
5 years ago
Those puppies are cutie pies Jim and Kristine!
Tiffandrew-So.CA/9b
5 years ago
Wow Ann, your roses are going strong, they are gorgeous!
dianela7analabama
5 years ago
I hope everyone had a most wonderful thanksgiving:). I got to spend it with my in laws this year and my husband’s grandparents. His grandfather has had heart surgery and we are very thankful to have him with us and doing well. We just arrived at our house (they live only 4 hours away), and I am very excited I get to plant my Pomponella sand Ascot tomorrow. I also have some roses hanging on even after being in the 20s recently.

Lichfield angel is doing so well.

Darcey and Raspberry Cream T are amazing. I can’t recommend these enough to everyone I meet. Sorry I probably shouldn’t have tried when it looks this dark.

In two years this rose has grown to the top of the arch and has bloomed all the way.
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

We have a much debated area of our yard

My husband has been insistant that it would be a fire pit

I of course wanted another planting bed. Heres the thing, we would absolutely never use a fire pit, well, at least not enough to take up a huge potential planting bed

Today my husband generously agreed to let me plant that area

Whoo hoo, let the planting begin.

I guess I can't call him the Grinch any more
Lisa Adams
5 years ago
YAY!!! Good for you, Kristine. I can’t wait to see what you plant! Lisa
Lisa Adams
5 years ago
Nice roses, Dianela! RCT looks wonderful on that arch! I agree that Darcy is amazing. She just doesn’t quit. Here’s mine this morning. Lisa
dianela7analabama
5 years ago
Kristine that is wonderful news =). A new rose bed is always a wonderful present.
dianela7analabama
5 years ago
Lisa I want to plant other red David Austin’s, but it is difficult to imagine a better red than this one. I did plant Ascot today =), I really hope it is good enough to make it difficult to choose in the future.
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Wonderful photos everyone! :-)

Ice storm here!
dianela7analabama
5 years ago
Jim that picture is just amazing and terrifying. Stay warm and be careful if you have to go out to town. Hope it goes away soon.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
5 years ago
That's terrible, Jim! We just got rain this time, but recently an ice storm knocked out power to half the city. For once, I wasn't affected. I hope you don't have to go outside.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
5 years ago
Kristin, that is just THRILLING! How are you going about prepping the area? Tell your DH we're all very impressed with his decision! ; ) I mentioned yesterday I needed to get my ARE order together and with my guilty conscience I swore I heard my DH say, "Do you have enough roses?" I interpreted that as being facetious and felt so hurt. Only later did I find out he asked if I had enough room ready for more roses!We lucked out, didn't we?
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Christmas miracle ! yea! Awesome v cKristine !
flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
5 years ago
Gracie and Auggie Doggie look contented. They must have each just had a nice doggie bowl of left over turkey and gravy with a little dressing to top it off.

Dianela, your photo speaks well of Lichfield Angel's hardiness. She looks great after the freezing weather. Your RCT has grown beyond it's stated size. Mine is waiting for spring in the garage. She won't get that big here. Your home is so warm and inviting. A cozy setting. Grace Roses has Lichfield (and 4 other white roses) on special just for today, I think. I'm torn.

Kristine, your Mr. Wonderful sounds very understanding of your addiction. You should keep him. You, too, Vaporvac. These guys are coming around to the rosy way of life.

Jim, are you having an ice storm? Cold, but so beautiful. We had one our first winter here. What a rude awakening to a couple of Californians to living where there are seasons. Power was out for a full week and I stayed curled up on the couch with every blanket I could find, 24/7. Jim, stay safe on the icy roads.

Diane, I am afraid you over extended yourself and have had a relapse. Trusting you are just resting a lot, which would be a good thing.
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
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You know what they say about be careful what you ask for? This new area is a weed patch, full of crepe myrtle starts. I will have to really work on it.

I would like a bench and a solar water feature.

But, It will be a fun area to work on and I am feeling blessed.
flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
5 years ago
I would give just about anything to grow crepe myrtles, but alas, too cold.

A bench and water feature would be heaven. I garden in a weed patch too, so fully get what you have before you. The big plus is the huge difference when it's all done.
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
When we moved in there was the

Most gorgeous crepe myrtle

It was huge but old and diseased

We had a big storm and several branches broke off. It was a hard decision but in the end we removed it. But it is still sending up starts everywhere.

I liked the crepe myrtle so much that I planted 2 dwarf sizes.

I can work all winter to clear the area.

Now, what to plant.

I saw some dwarf purple salvia that would be cool in the front
titian1 10b Sydney
5 years ago
Diane, I hope you're ok? I heard a piece of choral music I thought Claire? (not sure I have got the right granddaughter) would like. I wish I could do links, but if you google the theme music from Home Fires, you should get it.
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
Jim, I think our doggies would have a great time playing

Is he a labradoodle ?
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Catching up on this thread...I hope everyone is doing ok...

Wonderful photos and conversation!

Raining here today but what's new...lol...We actually got to 48 degrees yesterday! And today looks the same...I'll take it!
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Gracie is actually A Goldendoodle Kristine....She loves to play...lol
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Cold, snow/sleet & windy today here...lol...

I hope everyones doing well! Nanadoll, how are things your way?
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Ezra putting up and tearing down tree...lol
Tiffandrew-So.CA/9b
5 years ago
What a cutie he is! Such fun!
titian1 10b Sydney
5 years ago
Wet and windy here today....
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
Nice pic titian1!

It snowed a bit here last night...windy and cold today...Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Nanadoll, I hope your doing ok... Please let us know when you get the chance...

The Bloomstrucks have been crushed with snow & ice...
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
5 years ago
Burrrr!!
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
Original Author
5 years ago
To make it easier on everyone I just started another new FALL THREAD...PART 4

See you all there!

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/fall-is-upon-us-seasonal-thread-part-4-dsvw-vd~5551667