tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post7078227580823188560..comments2024-03-29T04:08:29.741-04:00Comments on Pam's English Cottage Garden: Preparing the Garden for SummerPam's English Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-51289098042001734542014-07-14T12:34:44.795-04:002014-07-14T12:34:44.795-04:00Your garden is looking amazing, so all that hard w...Your garden is looking amazing, so all that hard work is worth it! Such a shame about the winter damage, my peonies were in full bloom when we had days of heavy rain here in the UK and it ruined them. Love that peach iris you have, so pretty.Paula@SpoonsnSpadeshttp://spoonsnspades.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-78549248388306470792014-07-10T14:38:49.241-04:002014-07-10T14:38:49.241-04:00Pam, I have been to your blog many times and your ...Pam, I have been to your blog many times and your garden is lovely. I grew up in Bethlehem, PA and have been to the Poconos many times. It is beautiful there. Growing up we had Peonies in our yard and my parents still have them there. I took them for granted back then but oh how I would love to have them here in Pasadena, CA where I now live! We just can't grow them here. I also liked seeing your photos of the Robins. We have them here but they do not seem as common as in Pennsylvania. We do have lots of hummingbirds though. Danielle Bedics-Arizala, The Magic Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048772830772986891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-30672542604494103802014-07-03T21:31:38.133-04:002014-07-03T21:31:38.133-04:00Pam, your garden is sooooo amazing... I love it......Pam, your garden is sooooo amazing... I love it...Yang Saya Sukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18105627242155020134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-65878787084806656522014-06-28T20:15:02.689-04:002014-06-28T20:15:02.689-04:00You were lucky to only lose one rose, I lost six, ...You were lucky to only lose one rose, I lost six, and I don't plant extra fussy ones! But it gave me a chance to improve the rose garden with better varieties. Almost all the non-fragrant roses are gone now, after all, who wants a rose if it doesn't smell good? You've been very busy, be sure to stop and enjoy your garden too! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-69503442137913596032014-06-28T20:11:28.538-04:002014-06-28T20:11:28.538-04:00Pam your gardens are so pretty and I loved your ro...Pam your gardens are so pretty and I loved your robin and chipmunk friends. The chipmunk are so darn cute it is a shame that they cause so much trouble. Your summer blooms from the peony and roses are just beautiful! Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-55471381220644566872014-06-28T06:54:19.795-04:002014-06-28T06:54:19.795-04:00Lovely garden Pam. I had never heard of the butte...Lovely garden Pam. I had never heard of the butterfly dish .... will be looking to add one if it brings more into my plot.PatMasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277551817774062123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-61967501303130530632014-06-26T13:13:00.523-04:002014-06-26T13:13:00.523-04:00Your garden is looking lovely, and no wonder, with...Your garden is looking lovely, and no wonder, with nice layers of compost! I've been hauling compost from our town recycling center on the weekends, but I can only fit 3 buckets at a time in my vehicle so it is slow going. At some point we'll get a trailer! <br /><br />That is too bad about the roses and so much winter damage. It is rather funny, as I was just reading today about how the Peace rose is supposed to be exceptionally hardy and isn't bothered by cold winters. I guess this one was pretty bad though. I'm glad you didn't totally lose your Peace rose! You have some beautiful plants!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-14248922107729812522014-06-26T08:49:59.943-04:002014-06-26T08:49:59.943-04:00It's been a similar late spring here in Illino...It's been a similar late spring here in Illinois. So many rainy days have kept me from getting all my spring chores done. But remembering the drought of two years ago, I won't complain about that too much! I think weeding is going to be an ongoing chore this summer. I also had to prune back the roses a lot this year; the winter was awfully hard on them. Love your peach iris! And the baby robin photos are so sweet--I also watched a nest from my porch, but never got a decent photo. They were high enough up that the only time I could really see them was when Papa brought food, and their open beaks stretched up for dinner.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-74604623101586436442014-06-26T03:29:35.336-04:002014-06-26T03:29:35.336-04:00Helene - Yes, the chipmunks cause damage. They rea...Helene - Yes, the chipmunks cause damage. They rearrange my snowdrop bulbs in the shade garden and some have disappeared. We have moles, too, and maybe I am laying the blame in the wrong place. But the chipmunks climb on the bird feeder and steal the seed. My husband recently fixed a baffle on top, so hopefully that problem is solved. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-23307938578618167912014-06-25T23:19:16.548-04:002014-06-25T23:19:16.548-04:00Thanks for yet another nice stroll in your lovely ...Thanks for yet another nice stroll in your lovely garden, loved the peony and the irises, I can’t really grow irises in my garden as most of it is too shady so I have to just enjoy them on other people’s blogs. That peach iris looks exquisite! And the chipmunk is hilarious – but I bet he can do some damage in the garden too?HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-46026620815210381802014-06-24T16:04:10.940-04:002014-06-24T16:04:10.940-04:00Oh where to start Pamela?
Everything looks lush &a...Oh where to start Pamela?<br />Everything looks lush & beautifully postioned. But those baby robins are just sweetest of photos with their ever-hungry gaping mouths. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994279172996044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-54626507735307529462014-06-23T01:46:20.918-04:002014-06-23T01:46:20.918-04:00It looks beautiful Pam! Summer is my favourite tim...It looks beautiful Pam! Summer is my favourite time of year. It's winter here but we had good weather this weekend and I managed to get a lot of garden tasks done - it was great! Not enough though (is it ever) and there are still plenty of chores to keep me busy - let's hope the weather holds! Enjoy your summer garden :)Ruth @ Camellia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129384344777788376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-67120061679896739142014-06-22T20:45:51.437-04:002014-06-22T20:45:51.437-04:00Pam, Your garden is looking so lush and well tende...Pam, Your garden is looking so lush and well tended. I didn't know about providing the minerals for butterflies. That is something I plan to do! Also very cute photo of the baby robins!dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-44165453903737638032014-06-22T19:55:00.467-04:002014-06-22T19:55:00.467-04:00Pam, everything is looking wonderful in your garde...Pam, everything is looking wonderful in your garden - very lush and green - and those roses! <br /><br />Lucky you to have a robin's nest. Enjoy!Diane at My Cottage Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855098457081134408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-43996241673524888822014-06-22T18:26:48.607-04:002014-06-22T18:26:48.607-04:00Hi, I'm new to your blog :) Your garden is ver...Hi, I'm new to your blog :) Your garden is very nice, I always liked cottage gardens. I always wanted to have a garden like my grandma had, full of annuals and vegetables :) <br /><br />I'll be visiting your blog, greetings from Poland. Dewberry / Amanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414491661460075503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-70823953100675025792014-06-22T09:37:52.952-04:002014-06-22T09:37:52.952-04:00The chipmunk on top of the dog statue is hilarious...The chipmunk on top of the dog statue is hilarious. I had to look twice to be sure it was a statue. Like you this short spring has really played havoc with my garden chores this spring. So many tasks to finish in two short months, it really requires a strong burst of energy to get it all done.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-1623558203609924042014-06-22T07:30:33.964-04:002014-06-22T07:30:33.964-04:00It does sound as if you've been busy, and thin...It does sound as if you've been busy, and things look as if they're finally taking off! My vegetables are only now just starting, I was also late in getting everything planted, the weather was a convenient excuse :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-61520927790891931282014-06-21T17:37:28.814-04:002014-06-21T17:37:28.814-04:00You have such a wonderful garden, with so many pre...You have such a wonderful garden, with so many pretty amenities, like the fence and arbor. Honestly, nothing can beat the ponies though. They are the best garden friend around I bet. The chipmunk is such a cute photo too. For me, the seasons just meld into one another I am so busy at this time of year. It was not too wet, yet six inches down the red clay remains moist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-34938089714432018352014-06-21T14:31:47.456-04:002014-06-21T14:31:47.456-04:00Your gardens are awesome !! Loving all the color....Your gardens are awesome !! Loving all the color. I like the idea of a kitchen garden...ours is all over the place. Great shot of mommy and baby robin.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-37667938965757183032014-06-21T14:30:39.752-04:002014-06-21T14:30:39.752-04:00That chipmunk looks ever so cute. Love the little ...That chipmunk looks ever so cute. Love the little robins and despite all the rain or thanks to the rain your garden looks so fresh, just beautiful. The goatbeard and peach coloured iris look wonderful. An then the bunnie......I have two wild bunnies in the garden, they look so cute but they are a real nuisance and eat flowers and buds from geraniums and aquilegias.Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-72751100640884440162014-06-21T11:12:47.987-04:002014-06-21T11:12:47.987-04:00You've been so busy but all your hard work is ...You've been so busy but all your hard work is paying off, your garden is beautiful. I've never heard of a butterfly puddling dish before, fascinating. Those little robins are so cute with their mouths wide open, and so is the chipmunk. The peach coloured iris is a stunner. Hope the weather is staying fine for you, we've had beautiful sunshine on this first day of summer.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-21156549117752372142014-06-21T07:08:51.959-04:002014-06-21T07:08:51.959-04:00Our roses are still blooming, as we head into July...Our roses are still blooming, as we head into July and August, I unwillingly think of pruning them. I am busy harvesting bulbs and cuttings as I build my virtual new garden! Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-61117511998055412642014-06-20T18:02:53.126-04:002014-06-20T18:02:53.126-04:00Donna, We are both recovering from surgery so it i...Donna, We are both recovering from surgery so it is amazing anything has been done this year. My husband did all the grunt work, Bless him. I have really neglected my writing, including my blog, and I'm sorry my Seasonal Celebrations post is a bit late. We WILL get together one day soon! Thanks for your lovely comments my friend. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-41358127409536980402014-06-20T17:52:15.151-04:002014-06-20T17:52:15.151-04:00Pam, I am so envious and tired reading all you hav...Pam, I am so envious and tired reading all you have done. I have watched all my chores remain undone and the weeds growing over the poor flowers. My roses died to the ground as well but I see many are bouncing back.<br /><br />I adore that peach iris...I do not have a peach one and will have to remedy that at some point. I too need to compost my beds and divide and weed and prune....I think fall is going to be extra busy this year.<br /><br />Oh I almost forgot. I have been keeping the bunnies away by having a large patch of clover near enough to the veg beds...they will go after that and stay away from the beds. Just a thought.<br /><br />A perfect Seasonal Celebrations post and I thank you for joining in again and showing us your beautiful gardens Pam. Hoping someday to visit them first hand.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-62499460242886998612014-06-20T15:27:16.413-04:002014-06-20T15:27:16.413-04:00Beth, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I ...Beth, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I have 4 compost bins but it's never enough. I purchase mushroom compost (from a reliable source)because I feel this task is so important as I garden organically. Enjoy the move into joyful summer. P. x Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.com