tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post1237519039165103621..comments2023-04-20T09:17:57.181-05:00Comments on Gatsbys Gardens: MemoriesGatsbys Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-29040033799877261162011-03-17T10:21:41.961-05:002011-03-17T10:21:41.961-05:00we woke up to 3 more inches of snow today!!! HELL...we woke up to 3 more inches of snow today!!! HELLO!!! MOTHER NATURE? IT'S MARCH....TIME TO MELT!!!<br />thanks for linking in this week!Tootsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313167135644565141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-20032368482680677392011-03-13T18:44:23.466-05:002011-03-13T18:44:23.466-05:00I love your garden photos. Oh how I long for those...I love your garden photos. Oh how I long for those sunny, bright days once again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-58192724306464035292011-03-12T21:16:59.881-06:002011-03-12T21:16:59.881-06:00Love it, Eileen ... 'as the garden grows'!...Love it, Eileen ... 'as the garden grows'!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-27255369441017885952011-03-12T16:22:21.370-06:002011-03-12T16:22:21.370-06:00Hi Gardening,
On a small lot vertical is the only...Hi Gardening,<br /><br />On a small lot vertical is the only way to go.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-31083501727827712652011-03-11T19:10:08.423-06:002011-03-11T19:10:08.423-06:00I know Bernie, I hate to show things in their prim...I know Bernie, I hate to show things in their prime and then say they didn't work out. But, you know what I mean, they bloom beautifully and then peter out.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-63394741703566682912011-03-11T19:01:07.245-06:002011-03-11T19:01:07.245-06:00To my eyes, it all looked fabulous but I can under...To my eyes, it all looked fabulous but I can understand why you would want to make changes especially when things become very hard work.<br /><br />We will all be waiting patiently for the new photos from this year ... and waiting to see how fabulous it all looks with a few tweaks here and there.<br /><br />The rose was absolutely stunning, by the way!BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-39302772103281663512011-03-11T18:47:04.312-06:002011-03-11T18:47:04.312-06:00I love the height you are getting along the fence ...I love the height you are getting along the fence with the persicaria. VGardening in a Sandboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637549836563211475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-31407489234566622732011-03-11T17:31:08.937-06:002011-03-11T17:31:08.937-06:00Hi Balisha,
The roses were gorgeous but they are ...Hi Balisha,<br /><br />The roses were gorgeous but they are now history,for the above reasons. I have replaced them with clematis much more body friendly.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-29243177059963172472011-03-11T17:13:54.668-06:002011-03-11T17:13:54.668-06:00Hi Sissy,
I will check into that Monarda. The Ne...Hi Sissy,<br /><br />I will check into that Monarda. The New Dawn rose was gorgeous, but the bloom time was short, very vigorous grower and we were getting caught on the thorns when walking through the arbors.<br /><br />It would look great on a large property away from the patio.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-39163741886630692532011-03-11T17:11:30.272-06:002011-03-11T17:11:30.272-06:00Thanks Allan,
I can't wait to get out there a...Thanks Allan,<br /><br />I can't wait to get out there and take some photos of things that are sprouting, not much yet!<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-37650625474741450952011-03-11T17:10:39.891-06:002011-03-11T17:10:39.891-06:00Zoey, I am with you - certainly don't want to ...Zoey, I am with you - certainly don't want to relive last summer. I am already thinking of some of those hot flowers I can plant.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-19873181507534141192011-03-11T17:09:37.109-06:002011-03-11T17:09:37.109-06:00Hi Karen,
My garden is very small I just have an ...Hi Karen,<br /><br />My garden is very small I just have an enormous amount of plants.<br />Your garden is spectacular so I am not sure who should be giving a tutorial!<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-74587500709397412732011-03-11T17:08:05.911-06:002011-03-11T17:08:05.911-06:00Thanks Darla, but when something is too much maint...Thanks Darla, but when something is too much maintenance or looks a mess for most of the season, it's gone. <br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-76675418380989054072011-03-11T17:06:19.419-06:002011-03-11T17:06:19.419-06:00Hi Shirley,
I am sorry about Orange Meadowbrite m...Hi Shirley,<br /><br />I am sorry about Orange Meadowbrite mostly because it was produced at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the first of the orange and yellow colors.<br /><br />I replaced a couple again last fall, so we will see if they survived.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-34899570105539063152011-03-11T17:03:22.660-06:002011-03-11T17:03:22.660-06:00Hi Becca,
The hosta does well on the north side s...Hi Becca,<br /><br />The hosta does well on the north side so I hope I am not sorry that I am pulling some out.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-23014277612629612022011-03-11T17:00:35.534-06:002011-03-11T17:00:35.534-06:00As others have already said...your gardens are so ...As others have already said...your gardens are so lush. I love the rose..BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-90627596343277306722011-03-11T16:56:35.486-06:002011-03-11T16:56:35.486-06:00Thanks ONG,
You certainly have the space for Pers...Thanks ONG,<br /><br />You certainly have the space for Persicaria. I love it, but on my small property it is a challenge.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-91546823253749821552011-03-11T16:28:10.005-06:002011-03-11T16:28:10.005-06:00Very similar to the Persicaria is Monarda Lombada....Very similar to the Persicaria is Monarda Lombada...I am trying it instead of the Persicaria as it flops for me, too!! Love your climbing rose, too bad it gave you so much trouble!!Sissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714196104526604635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-91751656660642947292011-03-11T14:42:36.572-06:002011-03-11T14:42:36.572-06:00Like ONG, I can't get enough of your garden ph...Like ONG, I can't get enough of your garden photos, either.allanbecker-gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249183285802762125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-16590571025402538122011-03-11T13:43:17.919-06:002011-03-11T13:43:17.919-06:00I am not familar with Persicaria, but I sure do lo...I am not familar with Persicaria, but I sure do love it in your garden! Everything looked so lush and plus that year. Here is hoping we all have great summer weather (enough rain) to keep it all looking as good this year.Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-29705734717027539072011-03-11T12:25:45.074-06:002011-03-11T12:25:45.074-06:00Eileen, your garden is so lush and looks enormous ...Eileen, your garden is so lush and looks enormous from all the photos. I am so impressed by the way you place plants, I could use a tutorial on garden design from you. Just lovely!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-55591292025834983022011-03-11T10:46:37.667-06:002011-03-11T10:46:37.667-06:00Well you have your reasons for changing things up...Well you have your reasons for changing things up a bit...I for one can see no flaws at all!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-77427101271098919542011-03-11T10:46:27.820-06:002011-03-11T10:46:27.820-06:00Your gardens are so lush and full. It's rathe...Your gardens are so lush and full. It's rather disappointing to learn this coneflower isn't so hardy. It's colour is so vivid too. Have you grown Double Decker? I quite like that one.Shirleyhttp://shirley-agardenerslife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-14268197719152647722011-03-11T10:43:14.583-06:002011-03-11T10:43:14.583-06:00Just a taste of what is to come from your gardens....Just a taste of what is to come from your gardens. I am looking forward to the pretty flowers. That is a lot of hosta and they are so pretty and healthy looking. I can understand wanting to add more interest though. Hope you have a good weekend.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-59749340290954369232011-03-11T10:15:17.210-06:002011-03-11T10:15:17.210-06:00I love the Persicaria, wow! But most impressive is...I love the Persicaria, wow! But most impressive is how lush your grounds are. I can't get enough of your photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058818144591263827noreply@blogger.com