tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post8919562825069121095..comments2023-12-21T01:10:25.829-06:00Comments on Urban Oasis: Liatris, the Lavender WonderIowa Victory Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-32989410708153161682007-07-21T00:50:00.000-05:002007-07-21T00:50:00.000-05:00Hey there folks! Sorry I'm a bit behind in gettin...Hey there folks! Sorry I'm a bit behind in getting to comments, but we're back into grind mode at work again, so time is limited and I'm just wiped out at night! (No excuse,I know, but I'm stickin' to it!)<BR/><BR/>Glad you liked these shots, and I'm sure Boran2 can attest to how easy they are to grow, yet great colour in the garden. They really do put on a long show as they mature on down the stalk, which keeps the bees just coming on back for more ...<BR/><BR/>FM and Olivia I thought the fortuitous combination of the pink and lavender was irresistible, though alas, that poppy is long gone ... so brace yourselves for the imminent onslaught of hibiscus blooms ... I'm sure you're just shuddering already, hehe.<BR/><BR/>Nancy, that gave me a good smile that I helped coincidentally identify a flower for you, but I'm sure you've seen these in bouquets before? But I'm all for preventing momentary brain farts on IDs, so glad to help out there!<BR/><BR/>Manny, Manny, Manny ... have I ever posted one of those eight legged creatures here? Why I know better than to affront delicate sensibilities in such a way (besides I don't even have any shots of them, lol!) ... I'll be sure to put a warning up if I ever do, just for you, just in case .... <BR/><BR/>Hoping to get some new stuff done this weekend, now that the blast furnace days have relented for a few days (due to return next week), so come back for more! <BR/>Have a great weekend! <BR/><BR/>Movie recommendations for the weekend on video and in theatres: <I>Volver</I> on video ... a positively resplendent Penélope Cruz in Almodóvar's most recent film... and in theatres, we're finally going to get out to see <I>SiCKO</I>, and very much looking forward to that! More later ....Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-55472706271109821592007-07-20T22:47:00.000-05:002007-07-20T22:47:00.000-05:00I've had these here in the Hudson Valley. They re...I've had these here in the Hudson Valley. They really have a great color. Nice photos, IVG.boran2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10483728578007756485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-35526849860571939202007-07-20T13:39:00.000-05:002007-07-20T13:39:00.000-05:00I had a moment of "Eek" because I thought I saw a ...I had a moment of "Eek" because I thought I saw a crumpled up eight-legged creature, but it turns out to be one of the wicked-cool flower bulbs. Great pix and commentary, as always, IVG! Have a great weekend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837068933376597307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-74332062140710568212007-07-20T08:45:00.000-05:002007-07-20T08:45:00.000-05:00Funny thing, IVG. Yesterday I was at a sick friend...Funny thing, IVG. Yesterday I was at a sick friend's house when flowers came to her door. They were little red roses and Bells of Ireland! So because of your post below I remembered their name when she exclaimed, "How pretty, but what are they?"Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-29341415966294715672007-07-20T04:13:00.000-05:002007-07-20T04:13:00.000-05:00Hi IVG.Great pictures. I like the top picture too...Hi IVG.<BR/><BR/>Great pictures. I like the top picture too. Both flower colors just seem to compliment each other.Family Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101125448247590979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-77671315655464871952007-07-19T09:52:00.000-05:002007-07-19T09:52:00.000-05:00I love liatris, and I appreciate the advice about ...I love liatris, and I appreciate the advice about growing them, IVG.<BR/><BR/>In your photos they look real enough to use to tickle somebody.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-60568994356116781682007-07-19T08:48:00.000-05:002007-07-19T08:48:00.000-05:00Morning IVG. I love the first photo -- w/ the liat...Morning IVG. I love the first photo -- w/ the liatris and the poppies in flower and going to seed. Looking forward to the bee shots when you get them.oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401788202984343513noreply@blogger.com