Cottage Garden Chatters #2 in the Cottage Gardening forum

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gemini_sage

Aug 4, 2011 12:42 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

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"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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tcs1366

Aug 4, 2011 6:47 PM CST

Name: Terese
Central Florida, (Zone 9b)
Wisconsin Dells Area, zone4

oh -- isn't that bright and cheery!!

Terese --Leesburg, FL & Lake Delton, Wi

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irisarian

Aug 4, 2011 6:50 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

right on!

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KLStuart

Aug 5, 2011 6:43 AM CST

Name: Kelly
Simpsonville, SC

Beautiful! I'm feeling a little schizo lately, trying to keep up with DG, Cubits and here! Will probably let DG lapse, but there are times in the spring when I really need the plantfiles more than the 10 searches allowed... we'll see. At least I can just join then if I need to...

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indygardengal

Aug 5, 2011 9:27 AM CST

Name: Veronica
zone 5b

I have a ? Is that 10 searches in the time you are logged on or do they have a way of telling who is searching? Could you just log back in and search again?

My attitude determines my altitude
A truly wise person uses few words; a person of understanding is even- tempered. Proverbs 17:27

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irisarian

Aug 5, 2011 12:24 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

Saw a hummingbird moth in the shrubs as I was weeding this afternoon. Perhaps it wanted shade and as the sun came out, I did also, so came inside.

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eclayne

Aug 6, 2011 5:01 AM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Totally off topic but a few fun flower arranging ideas. I've found that Crocosmia Lucifer leaves dry with shape and color pretty much intact and the flower stalks as well. Castor bean leaves hold up for 4-5 days but suck up lots of water. The 18" leaves make an impression. Iris seed pods are great for dried flower arrangements.

Evan

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gemini_sage

Aug 6, 2011 5:11 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Good ideas, Evan! Crocosmia seed pods are nice for dried arrangements too.

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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eclayne

Aug 6, 2011 8:04 AM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Can only take credit for the Castor bean leaf. With the last of the Callas it was pretty impressive. My mother's been using the iris pods for years and she nicked a few leaves off of the Lucifer to bring home and voila. I've been directed to leave one holly untrimmed because she must have holly boughs for Xmas. I know when to do as directed.

Evan

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SongofJoy

Aug 6, 2011 12:18 PM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

KLStuart said:Beautiful! I'm feeling a little schizo lately, trying to keep up with DG, Cubits and here! Will probably let DG lapse, but there are times in the spring when I really need the plantfiles more than the 10 searches allowed... we'll see. At least I can just join then if I need to...