Update on my brother Mike
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Comments (53)Thanks, guys! Hi, Mom! (waving) Fringed Tulips are only one of a large variety of types. I've included a link that shows the many types, and each type has a whole array of colors, heights, bloom times and whatnot... it's very interesting! Mike, this is one of the mail order catalogs I get and order from occasionally. They're very good, with a quality product and reasonable pricing. I believe you can sign up for a free catalog at their website. My favorites are the little Species Tulips, though I do like the Parrots, the Lily Flowering Tulips, and some of the more unusual ones. The choice is so large! Josh, I picture your yard with Species Type Tulips blooming... only because you have a more woodsy, natural theme going on! :-) JoJo, that's a color of Creeping Phlox we're hoping to add to the gardens... I love the candy striped variety! We have a very long length of fencing behind... or in front of, however you want to look at it... the new rose beds, and I thought a group of Creeping Phlox in varied colors would look nice growing at intervals down the fence line, on the road side of it. You don't need a rock garden to grow Creeping Phlox, Mike... just a little sunshine and a place to plant them. If they like the spot, they'll spread nicely! I've got this perennial planted along the sidewalk at the northern end of the house, and in the area shown above, where it gets morning sun only. It's doing very well! You'll notice that the area contains all manner of perennial plants, proving that many aren't as picky as their tags would have us believe. Along with the Creeping Phlox are Standard Iris, Siberian Iris, Daylilies, Columbine, Hosta, Rose "Betty Prior", and a miniature rose... plus chives, oregano, thyme, two types of Sedum, and a pink French Pussy Willow tree/shrub. That's a diverse mix of sun and shade lovers, and plants that prefer dry and more moist conditions... all thriving beautifully together. They get eastern/morning sun, water from the drip line of the roof when it rains, and some pool water from the duck brigade for nutrition. For insect control, there are plenty of praying mantises and toads. :-) When it comes to planting outdoors, I don't think we're quite as locked in as some information or plant tags would have us believe. I've got all manner of plants paired, and I seldom have issues. Occasionally, I'll have to dig up a plant and move it to a more hospitable area of the garden. Perhaps a Hosta will be getting a bit too much sun, and the leaves will be showing burn... or a rose isn't blooming as it should, so I need to move it to a place where the sun reaches for a few more hours... or something along those lines. But usually, as long as I'm fairly accurate with ensuring a plant's needs, it will thrive nicely. I couldn't get a clear picture, but there are actually blooms on our Paw Paw tree! I didn't even know they flowered! Well, not a noticeable flower. They are little Tulip shaped brown and yellow/greenish blooms, growing close to the branches, hanging like little bells. I've never seen these before! I wonder if the little tree will fruit? I guess you can eat them... though I don't know much about this kind of tree. Well... that's it for now... thanks for checking out my gardens, and thanks for sharing yours! This is a really nice idea... to have a thread for spring blooms other than in containers! :-) Here is a link that might be useful: Tulip Types - John Scheeper's...See MoreUpdate on Mike's jade
Comments (21)Thanks everyone, I'm so flattered! Sadly, this plant has grown pretty much on it's own and has thrived despite the neglect. I threw it in the pot with whatever soil I had on hand and it gets watered accidentally when the plant next to it gets watered. I've never even fed it. lol So, the trick is to live in beautiful Southern California, the land of the happy plants. All my plants are grown outside. I'm not sure where the red comes from but I've noticed that on my other jades too. I don't know if you can tell, but the red on these are very deep and bright. Maybe it's the sun?...See MoreLatest update on SIL and dumb brother
Comments (17)Vickey, first off (((hugs)))) to you. I don't post here often (lurk a lot), but had to comment on this one due to prior experiences. I spent many, many years in an abusive relationship. I "think" (hope) I got out early enough to save my kids from repeating the same behavior with their adult relationships. Remember first that you are supporting her and giving her guidance and comfort and that you should be very, VERY proud of yourself for doing that. I hope, if they have any young(er) kids, they are young enough to not learn/repeat this unbelievable horror on the next generation. You are a STRONG person -- just keep doing what you are doing. She needs you SO much right now... and I am so happy that you are there for her. Bless you Vickey for being there for her and pls keep us posted. (((HUGS))) to you -- Barbara...See MoreJapanese Maple Seedlings.Picture updates.GARDENGAL - HOUZI - MIKE -ALL
Comments (15)Hi Leslie I am sure you haven't missed the Mark in Growing Japanese Maples for Future Generations. This is my 1st year and I have only started growing these from Seedlings the past 8 months or so.The Seeds were gathered in the month of October 2015 and then carefully planted into Seed trays shortly after There has been so much Guidance and advice from Forum Members,particularly Gardengal - Houzi & Miketann. A Few members will surely Chime in to your posts whatever the Enquiry Happy Gardening Stephen in the United Kingdom...See More
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