tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post1391970198911415878..comments2024-03-24T09:08:19.264-04:00Comments on Pam's English Cottage Garden: Do As I Say, Not As I DoPam's English Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-70407402296763174702010-06-08T07:27:21.790-04:002010-06-08T07:27:21.790-04:00Pamela, I am enjoying looking at your blog and thi...Pamela, I am enjoying looking at your blog and this advice is excellent! <br /><br />Something I would really like to know, is what is the best thing to write on those garden markers you show? Permanent marker or carbon pencil or what? I just bought quite a supply of the markers, but want to write on them with the best thing! <br /><br /><br />I love the English gardens as well! <br /><br />Diane from OntarioDiane at My Cottage Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855098457081134408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-62174513633844308612010-05-11T18:53:16.402-04:002010-05-11T18:53:16.402-04:00Hi Pam... all great advice. I'm guilty of try...Hi Pam... all great advice. I'm guilty of trying things in places that I shouldn't, but if the plant survives, I move it in due time. It's fun to push nature's envelope once in a while.Teresa Ohttp://thecottageonthecorner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-42573172513132832892010-05-06T15:02:23.483-04:002010-05-06T15:02:23.483-04:00I'll admit it: I am a garden hypocrite. Espec...I'll admit it: I am a garden hypocrite. Especially about the impulse puchase thing but there are other areas in which I say one thing and do quite another. Thanks for explaining the difference between dirt and soil;) <br /><br />Christine in AlaskaChristine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335289758548637661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-54402596859042791402010-05-06T04:54:51.552-04:002010-05-06T04:54:51.552-04:00Hi Pam, lovely blog and great tips, thank you, how...Hi Pam, lovely blog and great tips, thank you, how wonderful that you have so much land to play with! Greetings from the Czech Republic!chamomillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152926086097566964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-71794120178757585072010-05-05T22:10:01.549-04:002010-05-05T22:10:01.549-04:00Bangchik - sorry I missed you in my comments above...Bangchik - sorry I missed you in my comments above! Glad you visited.<br /><br />MsRobin - Mother Nature can be very forgiving, don't you think?<br /><br />Meg - Welcome to my blog! There are several hydrangeas that work in your zone, such as 'Pink Diamond'. However, I find them a bit slow growing if you want to hide a fence. In addition, maybe you could put a clematis on a trellis up your fence. Good luck with this project.<br /><br />Rosey - One thing I have discovered from this post is that we all break the rules!<br /><br />Everyone - thanks again for visiting!Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-70996720901885681302010-05-05T08:50:08.719-04:002010-05-05T08:50:08.719-04:00I break the rules too. And planting the same thin...I break the rules too. And planting the same things in the same spot year after year is one of my vices. I will have to work on that. <br /><br />Good tips! <br /><br />RoseyChloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-9631215940390180522010-05-05T08:31:26.733-04:002010-05-05T08:31:26.733-04:00Pam,
So great to have you visit. I am jealous tha...Pam,<br /> So great to have you visit. I am jealous that you live on a farm with that much space for gardening. But my wonderful Husband would feel abandoned I am sure.Your dos and don'ts are super.Something to aim for.To answer your question. I should have said moving the Monarda. Yes, it is glorious and one could watch the hummingbird movie all day long at peak blossom. What I am doing is putting in another flowering shrub perhaps Hydrangea or something that would cover up the fence a wee bit earlier in spring, have any ideas? Zone 4 here! This Monarda is Jacob Klein and I have it everywhere for contrast and wildlife. A certain show stopper. Have a great day. MegAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813495771602647993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-3602372514901667582010-05-04T22:11:03.946-04:002010-05-04T22:11:03.946-04:00Well, you might not always do it right, but the re...Well, you might not always do it right, but the results are still beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-11897088771360377992010-05-04T21:55:56.936-04:002010-05-04T21:55:56.936-04:00Rain Gardener - I would try moving the Bleeding He...Rain Gardener - I would try moving the Bleeding Heart if it doesn't like the spot it is in. <br /><br />Noelle - I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses this saying!<br /><br />Yvonne - Thanks! I hope you visit often.<br /><br />Diana - Sweetshrub is the common name for Calycanthus floridus. It is sometimes called Carolina Allspice. The buds open into fragrant flowers from late spring into summer. They retain their chocolate, burgundy color. The foliage is also fragrant when crushed. I love this shrub.<br /><br />Jo - I wished we lived near, as I have many lilies-of-the-valley to share.<br /><br />Dee - glad you enjoyed this post. I love your blog.<br /><br />Everyone - thanks for your great comments!Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-74221666841903932762010-05-04T08:36:53.549-04:002010-05-04T08:36:53.549-04:00Oh Pam, I am guilty of so many of those, the impul...Oh Pam, I am guilty of so many of those, the impulse buy, the failure to rotate annuals, cleaning and sharpening tools. The list goes on and on. I just get in a hurry sometimes and forget. :) Loved your post. Made me think a lot.~~DeeDee @ Red Dirt Ramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-4378364653435128912010-05-04T08:24:39.747-04:002010-05-04T08:24:39.747-04:00Yes, I do try rotation.., but now, I am trying to ...Yes, I do try rotation.., but now, I am trying to put several type of plants on the bed, and shift them around for the next growing season. ~bangchikBangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-88325752442230554892010-05-04T07:30:42.788-04:002010-05-04T07:30:42.788-04:00Oh dear, there are many things there which I do as...Oh dear, there are many things there which I do as you do but not as you teach. I love your Lily of the Valley. I keep promising myself that I will get some, but I haven't yet.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-41402284519849096182010-05-04T07:02:54.219-04:002010-05-04T07:02:54.219-04:00Excuse my ignorance - is sweet shrub what it is, o...Excuse my ignorance - is sweet shrub what it is, or just in passing? Lovely chocolate burgundy buds. And the flower?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-14779829649163991582010-05-03T15:58:21.385-04:002010-05-03T15:58:21.385-04:00WOW What a greast Blog. So happy I found yoy.. I w...WOW What a greast Blog. So happy I found yoy.. I will return as I too am a gardner in Maine..'<br /><br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-87577830529422897292010-05-03T14:07:08.301-04:002010-05-03T14:07:08.301-04:00Oh Pam, this is my favorite saying! Your tips are...Oh Pam, this is my favorite saying! Your tips are so helpful, especially the one about not buying on impulse. I try not to do this one :-)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-33781517973724810092010-05-03T10:49:54.802-04:002010-05-03T10:49:54.802-04:00Well, I'm glad you confessed. LOL
I wonder if...Well, I'm glad you confessed. LOL<br />I wonder if my Bleeding Heart is in too much shade also. It always blooms so much later than other peoples including the neighbor across the street. Guess it's time for a move.<br />Enjoyed your post!RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.com