tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post7227394894309130019..comments2023-12-21T01:10:25.829-06:00Comments on Urban Oasis: May Day Tidbits and PreviewsIowa Victory Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-41704625720374814002009-05-08T10:13:00.000-05:002009-05-08T10:13:00.000-05:00When I was young I would candy violets. They are q...When I was young I would candy violets. They are quite tasty!!Sylvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186604429680496847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-12377549016268212022009-05-02T01:16:00.000-05:002009-05-02T01:16:00.000-05:00Hey B2,
Yep, there's a lot going on out there, so...Hey B2, <br />Yep, there's a lot going on out there, so we're now in the busy planting/blogging season for sure. <br /><br />I hope your plants start showing up soon ... you've had a long winter!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-74410863473695362012009-05-02T01:14:00.000-05:002009-05-02T01:14:00.000-05:00Hi Shanster,
Nice to see a new visitor here! I ch...Hi Shanster,<br />Nice to see a new visitor here! I checked out your blog and must say you certainly are challenged garden wise! Sounds like xeriscaping might be the way to go for you given your conditions. But a few things that might work for you are any number of the Mallows (Hollyhocks, hibiscus, etc.)depending on your zone. They're pretty clay and drought tolerant. Here we have the yellow (not red) clay, though not much in our gardens, but our neighbor across the street is fitfully gardening in it and has some success. <br /><br />If I were you, I'd observe some local gardens and pick their brains on what they've been able to get to grow. If I come up with more ideas for you, I'll pass them along. Meanwhile, you might want to check out Gail's blog at <I>Clay and Limestone</I> (in my list) ... she gardens in heavy clay in TN and has a great garden, so you might get some good ideas there. <br /><br />As for bindweed, it's a horrible problem here too ... at least we don't have Kocia! <br /><br />Best of luck and do stop by again!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-65112280373618709832009-05-02T01:06:00.000-05:002009-05-02T01:06:00.000-05:00Hi Marnie,
I agree, we should have the holiday too...Hi Marnie,<br />I agree, we should have the holiday too! At least in France you get Lily of the Valley and a day off! BTW, I noticed today that our Lily of the Valley are up, but nowhere near blooming yet...<br /><br />Bluebells and Violets were my favorite wildflowers as a child, and still are!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-82391502044392697512009-05-02T01:03:00.000-05:002009-05-02T01:03:00.000-05:00Hey Olivia!
Stuff has just been rocketing out of t...Hey Olivia!<br />Stuff has just been rocketing out of the ground in the past couple of weeks, and alas, the daffodils are on the wane now, but the tulips (what's left of them) are just getting going. We'll still have more bulbs going for a while, then it's on to the perennials.<br /><br />Oh, and you-know-what ... we're thinking we may get more than one bloom this year, given how big those offshoots got last year. Won't that be ahem, fun?Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-64870791766870670552009-05-02T01:00:00.000-05:002009-05-02T01:00:00.000-05:00Hi Coneflower!
I see you have a new post up and I'...Hi Coneflower!<br />I see you have a new post up and I'll get over soon to check it out! <br /><br />It's exciting to think about what you'll have in just one year, you'll be surprised how much progress a garden can make! Did those crocus you planted late put up any foliage at least? <br /><br />I love the violets, but they can be such a pest, alas. We just don't have the heart to go ripping them out at least until they've bloomed and we've been able to enjoy them! Any time you want some, just let me know, LOL! Oh, and I just saw some coneflowers that need to get new homes today ... wish I could pass them along to you!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-50765408796492055912009-05-02T00:56:00.000-05:002009-05-02T00:56:00.000-05:00Hey FAR,
I was just over at your place and saw tha...Hey FAR,<br />I was just over at your place and saw that you are going to uproot violets as well. I sure hate doing it, but ... I might feel differently if they bloomed all summer. Good luck on trying them inside, I doubt they'd survive but if they did, the foliage alone would be pretty enough! <br /><br />Looking forward to the RhodoMonster pix when you get them up. That's one plant we just don't have room for or much interest in, but I've been assuming that yours were inherited, so not such a bad deal!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-502152068746554902009-05-01T21:13:00.000-05:002009-05-01T21:13:00.000-05:00Wow, IVG. It looks like you've got lots going on....Wow, IVG. It looks like you've got lots going on. Love those ferns. Ours have yet to even make an appearance.<br /><br />But there's not a Hanna photo to be seen! ;-)boran2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10483728578007756485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-11369205459087424232009-05-01T18:38:00.000-05:002009-05-01T18:38:00.000-05:00Shanster, can you find out what the plants are tha...Shanster, can you find out what the plants are that are native to your area? They would probably have the best chance of working out for you. You may be able to find out from your nearest county extension office.CONEFLOWERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547544109039910307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-86460474325917442902009-05-01T11:45:00.000-05:002009-05-01T11:45:00.000-05:00So pretty! You are giving me hope... sigh. I'm ...So pretty! You are giving me hope... sigh. I'm in CO and I'm trying to create something out of nothing. <br /><br />So far it's bindweed as far as the eye can see - oh, wait - there is some kocia weed in there too... along with hard packed clay soil. <br /><br />Wish me luck! :)Shansterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397551985965117012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-28767809589198108042009-05-01T09:44:00.000-05:002009-05-01T09:44:00.000-05:00Happy May Day to you both. I don't know why we do...Happy May Day to you both. I don't know why we don't celebrate it in Illinois either. There should be a holiday, no work, no school. Mandatory gardening only on May 1;)<br />I like the violets too but you have to lay flat on your belly on the ground to see them;)<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-40700591851287274162009-05-01T09:10:00.000-05:002009-05-01T09:10:00.000-05:00Hi IVG...wow, things have really come to life ther...Hi IVG...wow, things have really come to life there. (We're still waiting on the arrival of the tulips and daffs in the back garden, though the hyacinths are up.)<br /><br />I love, love the Muscari ... esp against the rock. And can I say one of the things I look forward to every year is the first sightings of you-know-what! :)oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401788202984343513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-49630384088406270092009-05-01T08:08:00.000-05:002009-05-01T08:08:00.000-05:00Love your progress photos. I'm looking forward to...Love your progress photos. I'm looking forward to seeing those in my own then one year old garden next spring. <br /><br />Violets are one of my favorites. You have beautiful shots here.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing all these lovlies.CONEFLOWERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547544109039910307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-4774105540828095962009-05-01T06:56:00.000-05:002009-05-01T06:56:00.000-05:00The wild violets are pretty well history here, blo...The wild violets are pretty well history here, bloom-wise. I'm thinking about digging up a few of the little bulbs & sticking them in a pot; nothing else kills 'em so they might find office life more tolerable than I do.<br /><br />Crazy Rhodo is blooming here, now. It buds out, the frost kills the buds, it shrugs 'em off and starts over until it gets flowers. I'll post pix tonight.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.com