Spring Fever...must shop for hostas!
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miles10612
3 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agoSugar Cookie for first two, then assortment with Martini and Gemstone, and lastly, Plum Delicious
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Comments (15)Im sorry jmcbackyarddigger!! I didnt mean to steal your post!! very sorry for that!! The poison ivy is gone (Thank someone, probably the doctor that put me on steroids!!) And yes Ken i am surrounded!! but i love this little city of Ferndale, MI!! cant think of anywhere else I would want to live!! But the yards are SO small and the double lots here are too expensive (and a double lot here is probably a 1/4 acre! I dont know!)It would be nice to live out in the middle of no mans land, but I really hate to drive over 40 miles to work one way. and that is how it is around here!! even the city of South Lyons (which was farm country 10 years ago "and is only about 25 minutes from home on the xway> now even has a McDonalds!!! would you believe that!!! it is so built up now!!! my parents used to drive out there when we were kids (8 siblings, and not much money) to go see a movie for less than a dollar each!! That is where I get my hair cut ( friend owns a barber shop) so I know how much it has changed in the last 10 years !! I would love to go back when nothing ws open after 9 pm and life was SOOOOOO much slower (not even a gas station was open on sundays!!! let alone a BEER STORE!!! (and this is not the Quadrillion acre woods that winnie the pooh lived in) this house was built in 1918 and so was this tight knit comunnity) probably spelled wrong there!! OOPS!! I am rambling..... uh oh yeah now I know, Pics on the hosta forum SORRY!! Ken you are bad for distacting me!! now i am onto wine cause i forgot to pick up the BEER when i got out of work!!! okay now for some answers I guess and hopefully in order as they appear to my eyes ( the wine is starting to hit me faster than the beer ever does!! ) and this cat is sitting in my lap which makes it more diffifcult to type (she is really ornery tonight!!) sunny east texas pic 3 the three hostas in the pic are Francis williams (behind the begonia) to the left of that is Sagae to the right of sagae is aureomarginata something (or Oreo Margaritta)! Pic #6 That is Perrilla Magilla (not sure on the spelling) grows just like a coleous, no flowers that i know of (which means no picking out flower buds, and is REALLY easy to start from cuttings, usually i do those in the fall) the one on the right is planted in a pot (with some blue hosta seedlings that you cannot see, and neither can I when i look at it, around the base)the perilla was about 6" tall when put in that pot, and the other in the ground, the hosta in the middle of all of this is Rich Uncle. and the black things in the background are my neighbors garbage cans that I cannot photograph around!! Thanks for the nice comments (always love to here them, dont we all?) Hey upnort!! I didnt even see myself in that pic until i read your post!! (there is a ghost in my yard, or did you get out the microscope to check out the pic? now i see the bird feeder in there, hope the birds arent hungry!!) was having a hard time juggling the two, (the beer can just wasnt taking the pics i wanted!!)so I had to hold the camera!! DARN and i was so thirsty!! Carol ( I should have said Sunny and Carol, Sorry!!) oh wait!! the dryer is done (have to fold and put in the other load) back in 15!! thankyou for the nice comments!! my head is swelling as my glass gets more empty (does that make any sense, this is the wine speaking , it is so much different from drinking BEER) Actually my pond does not get that much sun, only a couple of hours a day, (well maybe 6 at different times) I have a large canopy of MAPLE, elms and oak, all of them are mature. I love the shade that they all make!! which makes it so nice to sit on the deck and just watch the yard grow. and then go pull another weed b4 i take another picture or go grab another can of beer(or grab the 5 gallon bucket and fill it from the pond to water another hosta). that plant is also in pics #1 to the left next to blue angel #3front and center #5 to the left (which is the same plant in pic number, oh jeez #6?) Hey starina thanks for the Zanfel tip!! is that a cream? it only cost me $10 (and 2 hours)to see the dr and $10 for the steroids (insurance). which started to work on the second day!! but took about 2 weeks to finally clear up after 2 weeks b4 seeing the doctor!! oh carolreall tough! (well, and gross!) hey mctavish6! Thanks for the nice comments! pic# 2? is wide brim if i am correct or pic # (soory i have to go back and count) oh, have to go count again...oh and again... lost my thought here... #4? to the lower ledt (i think the wine spelled that one!!) uh left? is ... darn, one more time (darn wine, not like the beer)...hold on, let me go back....oh jeez! what is that!! let me think!! ummmmm oh yah ,,, uh uh uh OH!!! summer breeze next to the uh japanese painted fern. WOOO!!! that was hard to do (LOL) okay, and for the sculptures, there are actually 3 total, only 2 in these pics, a very nice friend of mine was living in an upstairs flat, just around the corner from me, such a really nice guy. was helping him move to an apt around the corner from where he lived, they were in his back yard when he moved there. when he moved out the land lord told him that he could take them with him if he wanted to. they are made of ceremic and weigh between (depending on which one) 150 to 400 pounds each. he told me and my partner that we could have them. (had to leave one behind because after moving 3 we were pretty well worn out) (and kinda upset to leave one behind) they were made by a previous tenant which the landlord (or my freind) didnt rememner the name of. so we picked them up( and not really that easely) and brought them over the couple of blocks to our house! and what a chore that was!! but they are SO WAY COOL!! oh and mctavish? I store my elephant ear in 5 gallon buckets over winter. no holes in the bottom in a sunny window. they like a lot of water. except the Xanthosoma in pic #(have to count again, DARN)4!!! (yes!! okay,getta grip) in a very large pot, in a window. my dining room in the winter time is pretty much a over winter plant area, I have a 7' ficus and some orchids and others to deal with. and for some reason i take the tropical waterllily in for the winter too!!(which all my freinds can attest too!! and the second load in the dryer is done, hold on, more folding and hanging stuff!! AAARRRGGHHHHH!!!!!'' did i tell you that i dont have an eye patch or a parrot? If this doesnt make any sense at all or I have spelled something inkorrectlie, I will blame it on the "charles shaw" wine that i am drinking!!! (or 2 buck chuck for those who shop at (oh no !! i forgot the name of the store!! oops sorry!!) well any who thanks for all of the nice comments (except for KEN, there are no cows in FERNDALE!! LOL!!) Paul ps I hope i got to everyone here! and id this message is rejected i will be so POed...See MoreWhat do you do each spring to care for your hosta gardens?
Comments (3)Here's my article titled SPRING HOSTA TIPS: Spring Hosta Tips The snow is melting and Spring is on the way. Youve been anxiously waiting for the chance to walk through your gardens and dream about the new plants youÂve ordered from your favorite mail order catalogs. And, you canÂt wait to put your gloves on and get your gardens cleaned up. Hold on. Tip #1: DonÂt remove that winter mulch until the last frost is gone. Early arrivals, like montana ÂAureomarginata may require additional protection from that late season cold and wind. When all danger of frost is past, then go for it. Get your rake and wheelbarrow. Tip #2: Thoroughly clean your gardens. All debris should be raked and added to the compost bin to eliminate a breeding ground for slugs. Be careful not to rake or step on the eyes that are just popping up to avoid damaging the leaves which are about to unfold. Are your plants in good shape? Tip #3: Look to see if the frost has heaved your plants out of the ground- especially young hostas which were planted last year. As the ground freezes and thaws, freezes and thaws, and freezes and thaws (get the idea?), those plants may need to be tucked in on several occasions. Can your friends easily read those plant labels? Or has the name tag completely disappeared? Tip #4: Make sure all plants, including new arrivals, are accurately labeled and the tags are in good condition. Remember that large hostas will cover up name tags that are too close to the mound. Perhaps you have trees and shrubs which need to be pruned. Tip #5: Spring is the best time to prune most trees, and shrubs after flowering. Those branches which are dead, or make it too shady, should be cut off cleanly, chipped up, and added to the compost bin or reserved for a woodchip path. That pile of leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings from last Fall should be flipped over now. Tip #6: Turn over your compost pile. You may want to add a little sand. The warm, rainy weather will turn all that stuff into black gold. Then when those hot summer days reach 70 or 80 degrees, apply that free mulch around the base of your plants. How is your supply of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides? Tip #7: Take an inventory of your gardening supplies- tools, gloves, hoses, sprinklers, wheelbarrows, fencing, tomato cages, etc. Shop and replace worn out items now so that youÂre not stuck in the middle of a job. Spring is a great time to divide and transplant your hostas. Did you promise to give a hosta to a friend, or donate a plant for the hosta auction? You can create interest and educate others about gardening, and eventually turn your neighborhood into a hostaholic community. Tip #8: Spring is the best time to dig in your hosta bed. Review your garden records from last Fall to see which ones need your attention. How wonderful to see those long awaited hostas shoot up, bigger and stronger than the year before! Tip #9: DonÂt neglect to apply a slow release fertilizer. But donÂt over fertilize, and keep those granules off the newly emerging leaves, or crown, of the plants. Above all, enjoy the fresh Spring breeze, the chirp of the robins, and the signs of life as they appear, knowing that old man Winter is giving way to a new season of hosta gardening and fun everywhere!...See More
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
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djacob Z6a SE WI
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Esther-B, Zone 7a
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoSoul Shine is already stunning!
My hostas-store order 20 days later.
Lovely Sugar Cookie
Plum Delicious.
I am completely sold on the whole Plum line that Bob Solberg has created. They all grow wonderfully for my, and they are gorgeous. Thank you, Bob!!!steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
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2 years agoJust one more......
Dressed to Kill, a Clovelly sport purchased at Plant Delights Nursery open house today.
Sorry, Steve.
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
2 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoEsther-B, Zone 7a
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pandora
2 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
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KW PNW Z8
2 years agoWell, I’m just jealous as I have no room for more Hostas but I’m pleased they’re showing daily growth & my slug & snail prevention has worked so far this year as few holes seen. Ii love the minis & have Blue Mouse ears, Small Parts, Lime Fizz. I thought the bright yellow one on right in first pic is Lemon Delight but the leaves don’t fit description of green leaves with yellow border. I love the bright color of it. Big ones are Minuteman & June. The ones I have in other areas aren’t as established or as far along in opening as these are. . I‘m in zone 8 Vancouver WA.
undertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoKatie Q and Sergeant Pepper from The Crownsville Nursery with Bridgewood Gardens, a Mother’s Day gift that arrived today.
djacob Z6a SE WI
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoKW PNW Z8
2 years ago@djacob Z6a SE WI - I see that my post answering you yesterday & with additional pics is nowhere to be found. ?? I had looked through my plant tags again & can say for sure the yellow mini is “Cracker Crumbs” a sport of ‘Shiny Penny’. Mini to left of June is “Lemon Delight” which I’m ID’ing mostly by leaf shape & process of elimination with my other tags for my minis. I think it’s reverting as leaves have splotches of yellow not the ‘nice yellow border’ the tag describes. These have been in ground here since 2013 but I had them at my prior home for a couple of years too. I dug them up as couldn’t bear to leave them behind! Yes, Minuteman is the pipping one in second pic. The one in third pic, for me is a NOID which lived somewhere else in this yard & was moved to fill another spot. It does have darker purple flowers & it’s leaves are very thin - they were really shredded a few years ago in a freak summer hail storm. Thank you for praise on my planting bed. it is my favorite in my yard. Filled with mostly mini hosta of Mouse Ears, Mini Skirt, Mighty Mouse, & June smack in middle as star, a small clematis at one end, minuteman at the other & several hardy fuchias & Ginger Ale Heucheras mixed in. In a month the fuchsias will be as tall as the metal supports & clematis in full pink bloom. A hummingbird haven!
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
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2 years agoI’m hopeless. These arrived today from Hostas-Store. I am holding Sun Power, and the rest (L to R) are Wide Brim, Rainforest Sunrise, June Spirit, and Summer Breeze. I have potted them and run back inside; the weather is ominous. I did not leave the knife or phone outside.
miles10612
2 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoNice looking Hostas. My order from them should come this week (I hope). My order from In the Country arrived this morning. Paper towels were on the dry side, but the leaves are still firm and perky. Got the roots sitting in water to charge them up before planting. I was going to start everything in pots this year, but a few of these are going straight into the ground. Very happy with the size on these (mostly) new cultivars.
Zucchini Fries, Blue Jeans Bling, Skywriter, Eclipse of the Heart, Twice as Nice, Pull of the Moon.
undertheoaksgardener7b
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2 years agoKW PNW Z8
2 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
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sandyslopes z6 n. UT
2 years agoSeven new hostas this year.... I've been good at ordering from just one mail order place a year because I'm running out of space. Yeah, I know I've been saying this for years, lol.
Color Festival from a local nursery
My first Hornbakers order- Sunset Grooves, Sting,
Rowan My Boat, Rebecca, Smash Hit, Sara's Sensation
I'm going to plant them all in the yard now that my sprinklers are working again!
undertheoaksgardener7b
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2 years agoSebright order arrived today!!! Their packing is exquisite.
Tijuana Brass, Arc de Triomphe (gift for MIL), Xanadu (gift for MIL), Warwick Comet (replacement of a beloved plant), and Wylde Green Cream
miles10612
2 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoMiles, the yellow here is a young 2yr Tom Terrific. It is nice, more subtle than Tijuana Brass.
I lost my 4 year old Warwick Comet to cut worms this year. I had grown it in a pot until planting in the ground last year. This replacement will stay in a pot forever.
miles10612
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2 years agoTropical storm Claudette will zoom by here tonight. Here are some of the new recruits enjoying the rain:
Front row: June Spirit, Dressed to Kill, Tijuana Brass
Middle row: Xanadu, Blue Shadows, Wylde Green Cream
Top row: Katie Q, Ice Cream, Plum Delicious, and Sergeant Pepper
djacob Z6a SE WI
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djacob Z6a SE WI