Tell us about your Perennial Garden, Part 1 in the Perennials forum

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SongofJoy

Jan 30, 2012 1:39 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Should melt quickly then.

I garden for the pollinators.

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virginiarose

Jan 30, 2012 2:34 PM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

I had to shovel snow last year. I was exhausted.

Please don't do too much at one time Jo ann, you might need your back for something else later.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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SongofJoy

Jan 30, 2012 2:43 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I garden for the pollinators.

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kqcrna

Jan 30, 2012 4:24 PM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

Forget the back, worry about your heart. Snow shoveling is very stressful on the heart, and lots of people have heart attacks when shoveling snow. The physical exertion plus cold temps constricting blood vessels is not a good thing. That activity is for healthy, fit, young people, not those of us at the other end of the age spectrum.

Karen

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chelle

Jan 30, 2012 4:27 PM CST

Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
I'm always on my way out the door..

SongofJoy said:Beautiful day here and I just got all my new Hellebores planted. Happy dance!

Yay! How fun!

I'll be digging and planting tomorrow. I hope it's as nice then as it was today....a bit cold, but sunny.

...can't complain.

Cottage Gardening

Newest Interest: Rock Gardens

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SongofJoy

Jan 30, 2012 4:28 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

It is supposed to be even warmer here tomorrow and it topped out today at 62º.

I garden for the pollinators.

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virginiarose

Jan 30, 2012 4:52 PM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

kqcrna said:Forget the back, worry about your heart. Snow shoveling is very stressful on the heart, and lots of people have heart attacks when shoveling snow. The physical exertion plus cold temps constricting blood vessels is not a good thing. That activity is for healthy, fit, young people, not those of us at the other end of the age spectrum.

Karen

You are so right Karen! Be careful everybody.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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NJBob

Jan 30, 2012 7:40 PM CST

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Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)

62 that sounds nice. The snow does get harder to remove each year. The ones that are 2 to 3 feet are killer.

NJBob
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virginiarose

Jan 30, 2012 7:51 PM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

There are hostas for sale on the coop thread, she has 6 Empress Wu also.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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sheryl

Jan 30, 2012 7:54 PM CST

Name: Sheryl
Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ (Zone 9b)

I lost a number of Empress Wu a couple of years ago, they didn't overwinter in pots, unfortunately. Still stinging over that one.... I was so excited!

In the end, only kindness matters.

Science is not the answer, it is the question.

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virginiarose

Jan 30, 2012 8:04 PM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

Well I am so sorry to hear that,

How about trying just one in the ground. See how it goes, this lady has liners for 9.00.

She only has 6 EU. She has others for 2.25 and they are two eye plants.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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ge1836

Jan 31, 2012 4:16 AM CST

Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)

I ordered Empr.Wu from Hostas Direct and the squirrils dug it up. I found it dried up and yellow. Sad times in the garden.

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SongofJoy

Jan 31, 2012 4:29 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Well, bummer, Jo Ann. It's sooo frustrating when those things happen.

I planted some bulbs for one of the tiny daffodils around in a few places and the next day saw that there had been digging. I just mashed it all back down with my foot and hope for the best.

65º today here. Goodness. Guess I'll go back out and plant my big Crinum bulb. I do hope Feb isn't as bad as Jan has been good.

I garden for the pollinators.

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virginiarose

Jan 31, 2012 4:31 AM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

I'm sorry to hear that! Is that a common thing for you? I never had a squirrel did anything up except a few crocus. The second time I planted them I dropped a moth ball in each hole along with the bulb and did not have any problem. Try moth balls, they work because the squirrels do not like the smell. If I could just keep them off my bird feeder.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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SongofJoy

Jan 31, 2012 4:38 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Morning, Susan. It's common for me because we back up to woods. Lots of critters. However, I usually sprinkle new holes with cinnamon or ground chili pepper or garlic powder and don't have a problem. I've had them toss moth balls aside once they dig them up. Once the ground has settled and bulbs established, no problem. They are just lazy and like to take advantage of already dug dirt.

But when you back up to woods, it's nearly impossible to control all the critters. I just live with it because I love my woods!

I have a bird feeder that closes the ports when anything heavy jumps on it. The birds can feed just fine but the squirrels can't. Perhaps try one of those.

I garden for the pollinators.

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ge1836

Jan 31, 2012 4:43 AM CST

Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)

Its just easier to ajust my attitude toward my garden. I dont buy rare hybrids or first year introductions so I dont get warpped if there is a tradgity.
The bulb digging is a nuiscence. The shallow bulbs like anemone are moved and eaten all the time so this was the last time I will plant them'
I found a mini daff bulb and happened to have my spade with me so I just replanted it.

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SongofJoy

Jan 31, 2012 4:48 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I agree, Jo Ann. If I were to worry about every little dug up plant, I'd never make it here. In fact, I think another suet cage was taken down and carried away last evening. Even before dark this time. I wondered what the neighbor's dog was barking at so hard. The raccoons are getting brazen around here! All my things I would worry about go in the front yard. It's fairly safe ... fairly.

I garden for the pollinators.

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virginiarose

Jan 31, 2012 5:35 AM CST

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

This squirrel just opens the port with his hand, I caught him yesterday!

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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ge1836

Jan 31, 2012 5:35 AM CST

Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)