tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post6110792968942771694..comments2023-04-20T09:17:57.181-05:00Comments on Gatsbys Gardens: Christmas AmaryllisGatsbys Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-78245342170688746152010-10-27T18:44:14.086-05:002010-10-27T18:44:14.086-05:00Very nice Eileen! I like the glass beads and vase...Very nice Eileen! I like the glass beads and vase - more festive and decorative than potting soil.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-66566074109353146502010-10-26T17:35:17.129-05:002010-10-26T17:35:17.129-05:00Hi RG, I have missed you, hope you are on the mend...Hi RG, I have missed you, hope you are on the mend. I don't grow amaryllis every year but this year I thought I would take another chance. They are so beautiful when they are blooming around the holidays.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-44962992396256044842010-10-26T17:28:38.683-05:002010-10-26T17:28:38.683-05:00Hi Eileen,
I just got out of the hospital and the ...Hi Eileen,<br />I just got out of the hospital and the Amaryllis I bought last year Bob took a liking to and adopted. He's done very well and as soon as I got home he pointed to it and said look how much it's grown since you were gone. So he's done very well with it. It's his baby now and he loves it. I'll have to show him your post on yours.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-14348778038257817292010-10-26T16:18:14.017-05:002010-10-26T16:18:14.017-05:00Thanks Catherine, I am not sure who gave me the i...Thanks Catherine, I am not sure who gave me the idea of the branches but they look so much better than string or ribbon, natural.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-3529692724250688422010-10-26T16:16:22.465-05:002010-10-26T16:16:22.465-05:00Thanks fer, I hope I have good results to post.
E...Thanks fer, I hope I have good results to post.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-40367916143284919692010-10-26T09:45:21.726-05:002010-10-26T09:45:21.726-05:00I was trying to decide if I was going to grow Amar...I was trying to decide if I was going to grow Amaryllis again this year. Now after seeing this post I think I will. I did leave my bulbs from last year in the garage, but have a feeling they won't sprout this year. I love how you used the branches, what a great idea!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-66829229523057606482010-10-26T06:14:28.254-05:002010-10-26T06:14:28.254-05:00A great project! Look forward to see your blooms.A great project! Look forward to see your blooms.ferhttp://www.mygardeninjapan.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-73665668282620699142010-10-25T15:07:08.488-05:002010-10-25T15:07:08.488-05:00Meemsync, they are so pretty when the weather is c...Meemsync, they are so pretty when the weather is cold outside!<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-62977622573334427562010-10-25T15:06:05.683-05:002010-10-25T15:06:05.683-05:00Jennifer, I did use the red twig dogwood branches ...Jennifer, I did use the red twig dogwood branches but they were a little thick. I think these will be better.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-61116464268611341852010-10-25T13:53:33.103-05:002010-10-25T13:53:33.103-05:00I love amaryllis! They are gorgeous.I love amaryllis! They are gorgeous.meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-80168904559070758462010-10-25T13:52:12.303-05:002010-10-25T13:52:12.303-05:00I liked your idea of using the stones and glass va...I liked your idea of using the stones and glass vases- an interesting change from standard pots. The red wig branches will not only be good support, they will look great as well. I look forward to seeing them in bloom.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-59708136814900848932010-10-25T10:25:38.092-05:002010-10-25T10:25:38.092-05:00Karen, I am not good either about saving indoor pl...Karen, I am not good either about saving indoor plants for rebloom or bringing plants inside from the garden. I have always had a lot of little insects flying about when I have done this!<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-43453788195612073552010-10-25T10:24:05.598-05:002010-10-25T10:24:05.598-05:00Bernie, I wonder if they would be a perennial wher...Bernie, I wonder if they would be a perennial where you are?<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-2903104428869715812010-10-25T09:39:00.871-05:002010-10-25T09:39:00.871-05:00Oh Eileen, another thing of beauty from your creat...Oh Eileen, another thing of beauty from your creative hands! I'm not good at overwintering anything, though I keep trying. I love the containers and the branches and look forward to seeing the progress as the bulbs grow.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-81581923284990969462010-10-24T22:27:25.566-05:002010-10-24T22:27:25.566-05:00This is one plant I've never tried to grow. I...This is one plant I've never tried to grow. If, however, I ever think I might give them a go I'll make sure I take on your great advice. I like the way you use those branches as support for the floppy leaves.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-15981874776011091722010-10-24T17:03:54.732-05:002010-10-24T17:03:54.732-05:00Zoey, they come within the week if you order onlin...Zoey, they come within the week if you order online, still plenty of time to plant. You are so creative, I can see them on your Christmas tablescape!<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-78364043603549756872010-10-24T17:00:55.390-05:002010-10-24T17:00:55.390-05:00How interesting to read your post today.
Just a ...How interesting to read your post today. <br /><br />Just a few hours ago I had a box of Amaryllis in my hand, then decided not to buy them.<br /><br />I bet I will regret that when I see your lovely specimen in bloom around Christmas!Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-4609996335599975282010-10-24T10:11:11.167-05:002010-10-24T10:11:11.167-05:00Thanks Lily, I will be coming to you for help with...Thanks Lily, I will be coming to you for help with all of the lilies I planted this fall.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-91296446941703302132010-10-24T09:57:18.321-05:002010-10-24T09:57:18.321-05:00I have enjoyed reading this post. Beautiful prese...I have enjoyed reading this post. Beautiful presentation.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575780176493299260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-73747566494525960192010-10-24T08:35:16.048-05:002010-10-24T08:35:16.048-05:00Edith, I am not great with the timing either, espe...Edith, I am not great with the timing either, especially if I have to wait eight to twelve weeks. That is why this Christmas variety appeals to me.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-78277496672265704202010-10-24T08:34:12.307-05:002010-10-24T08:34:12.307-05:00Balisha, you are good to save them and put them ou...Balisha, you are good to save them and put them outside or in the cool basement. I have grown many different colors, so I thought I would try the red and white this year.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-46396112191939497312010-10-24T08:28:30.142-05:002010-10-24T08:28:30.142-05:00Dear Eileen, I do like the look of Amaryllis at Ch...Dear Eileen, I do like the look of Amaryllis at Christmas but am never usualy prepared sufficiently in advance to achieve them in bloom at the correct time. Perhaps this year, as you have been kind enough to remind me, I may yet succeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-63834067620332149222010-10-24T08:26:35.427-05:002010-10-24T08:26:35.427-05:00I have 4 amaryllis that I keep from year to year. ...I have 4 amaryllis that I keep from year to year. This year one of them sent up a flower stalk during it's rest outside. Mine are sitting in the cool basement and not getting any water for 6 weeks. Then, hopefully, they will start up again. I don't know about the one that just bloomed, however. I have another new one on the way from American Meadows. I love having them bloom intermittently during the winter.I love a red one for Valentine's Day. BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-87497142973622784162010-10-24T08:02:02.936-05:002010-10-24T08:02:02.936-05:00Lisa, you still have plenty of time to plant the C...Lisa, you still have plenty of time to plant the Christmas variety and maybe even the regular amaryllis. Good luck, I'll keep updating the progress.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-58896609856520984692010-10-24T07:53:32.642-05:002010-10-24T07:53:32.642-05:00Good Morning ... I am loving this tutorial! Thank...Good Morning ... I am loving this tutorial! Thanks for sharing ~ I've just learned something new on a Sunday morning and I'm going to hit my local nursery and try this out for Christmas. I'll keep you posted on my progress ~ Cheers!Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10119349730386156556noreply@blogger.com