Hallson Gardens

These all sound very interesting AND judging from pictures you've posted of your projects before, I bet you'll do pretty well. Be sure to let us know how it goes and if you can add some pictures too that would be great!
Good Luck!
Jeanne

It looks good. Glad you posted a picture - I didn't really know what Eugenia was... Since it is small like a house plant, why not bring it in before it gets too cold and treat it as one? Will ck back when you post another picture.
Jeanne

Hi Arlene Just had a bit of time to ck around here and came accross your post. Wondering how the the pond walk was? Did you get any suggetions for the project at your new house? Looks like you have an excellent starting point. I have always wished for a waterfall/pond/stream and would love to hear a...

Claude Shride is one of my favorites. I have an 8 yr old clump, and they just get better each yr. Mine are just budding, up the stems not even to their full height yet. Will get a picture when they open. You won't be sorry you got these. Do you have any other martagons? Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne

Our 7 yr old, Maggie, (not a lab, but a mixture of lhasa apso and bischon ( think I'm spelling those correctly ) loves bananas. Like someone mentioned before, all I need to do is peel one and it's like the can opener. I don't even make any noise and she just appears. She likes apples and peanut butt...

Very nice pictures. You are getting pretty good with that new camera! So ... do they swim with their bodies under the water like that? or was she/he just coming up from the dive to catch the fish? Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see things from other parts of the country.
Jeanne

Very nice pictures. You are getting pretty good with that new camera! So ... do they swim with their bodies under the water like that? or was she/he just coming up from the dive to catch the fish? Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see things from other parts of the country.
Jeanne

Hi Ginger Yes those swollen areas will turn to seed pods if you leave them on the plant. Personally, I deadhead my lilies unless I plan to grow the seeds, this lets all the energy go back to the bulb and be used for next years flowers. They do only flower once a yr. Some are stem rooting (roots form...

I do! Even saw Leonard Coehn himself perform it in concert. That was a while back... :???: Guess I'm dating myself here a bit... Just ck'd to be sure on spelling his last name and saw that he hasn't done any concerts for 15 yrs & was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame this past March. Thanks for sha...

So... have you seen any comings & goings yet? I am curious too and wonder what it could possibly be. Haven't ever seen a nest like that before.
Jeanne

OK Here are the pictures as promised.

That sure is pretty! I can remember seeing iris in my grandmother's garden too. They were mostly purples... Great that you have them along with the special memories. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne

WOW! How cool is that?!!! It must be neat to have them eat from you hand that way. So did you actually leave them in the pond over winter then? I'd be nervous about doing that... Not sure but I think I remember you posting about some other fish you have - tropicals, right? Thanks for sharing the vid...

I will get a picture for you as soon as the weather/light is better. It has been cold, dark & rainy here the past few days. I won't forget!
Jeanne

Caliloo
I didn't notice this recipe when it was originally posted but I think it sounds like one I need to try this year! Just a question, maybe I missed something... what is "BWB"?
Thanks. Jeanne

I have this in my rock garden and really like it. The leaves are so tiny it does look like moss from a distance. It spreads nicely, even over rocks, but is not as agressive as the bigger, coarser thymes. I will try to get a picture when I go out today. I would go with plants, especially if you have ...

Hi ~ I don't have that particular variety, but do grow lots of dianthus. It is one of my favorites. I have had very good results wintering over if I top dress with chicken grit. I've even put the grit around established mat forming plants (other than d.), lifting carefully so as not to damage root a...

Ok. Thanks for the information & quick responses, Chris & MikeyBob.

It looks nice! Wondering if you have trouble with the a. being invasive. Have been thinking of trying that plant myself, but I have a smaller garden area in the city so wonder how quickly it spreads. Know it is in the mint family and tend to be a bit careful them myself. They are such strong growers...

I really like these flowers too. Always wanted one, and now am trying them from seed which is a bit tricky but we'll see, maybe I'll be lucky and get some results. Hopefully some flowers like yours. Thanks for sharing some spring time with us!
Jeanne