tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post8323411397420531851..comments2024-02-05T20:38:00.793-08:00Comments on Gardening With Grace: Growing PainsGRACE PETERSONhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-43196363340543332692012-06-14T19:08:40.829-07:002012-06-14T19:08:40.829-07:00Good heavens Gracie it all looks fabulous. And the...Good heavens Gracie it all looks fabulous. And the cat said to tell you to relax, he's loving it.linniewhttp://linniew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-43657260443100426252012-06-14T04:39:38.856-07:002012-06-14T04:39:38.856-07:00Grace,
even before you get in there to reshape, it...Grace,<br />even before you get in there to reshape, it still is looking beautiful. I was in need of a serious dose of pink this a.m. and you've provided it in spades. If I was you, I'd throw a party in honour of that sedum pot and make it the guest of honour in the centre of the table and serve Strawberries Romanoff - it's absolutely delightful. <br />Best,<br />BarbarapcBarbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-60490312503814913432012-06-12T21:47:22.331-07:002012-06-12T21:47:22.331-07:00I've come to realize that the only people look...I've come to realize that the only people looking close enough to find the jungle, everyone else just appreciates the blooms and the hard we have done to share those blooms with them. That is how I feel about your gardens, beautiful blooms and I am oblivious to the jungle as I am so entranced by the beauty. I am coveting that rose and I am looking for some new ones. Chaos or cottage, perspective haha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476326456453144893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-75254927793978846152012-06-12T19:24:44.654-07:002012-06-12T19:24:44.654-07:00I love your chaotic garden! Perfection is overrate...I love your chaotic garden! Perfection is overrated and messy is in! I most especially love that walkway. It is like a fairy tale dream and I can't imagine it looking a single bit better tidied up. So lovely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12769540359102470683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-24841615333100591082012-06-12T17:13:43.143-07:002012-06-12T17:13:43.143-07:00I agree with the others, it is not a jungle. Your ...I agree with the others, it is not a jungle. Your garden is really full and lovely, with many beautiful combinations. I especially like the roses and Black Lace.Donna@GWGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170802942464666382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-71184761195340893912012-06-10T20:40:51.961-07:002012-06-10T20:40:51.961-07:00If that's chaos - I'll have some of that! ...If that's chaos - I'll have some of that! <br /><br />I do know what you mean aobut the crazy growth. Today i was hot and sweaty, and sunburnt, and genearally not feel well, and on top of that, kept having to duck in one garden area contibuting to the whole ill feeling. Right now I have some coneflowers completely dwarfing my Russian sage. Now that's just crazy! Not sure if I should move the Russian sage permantely to a different spot or if this is just a funny year.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-47739771974595547352012-06-09T13:48:07.785-07:002012-06-09T13:48:07.785-07:00Whether or not your goal is to entertain and educa...Whether or not your goal is to entertain and educate, that is what your posts do for me. <br />I stumbled across your blog a year or two ago while searching for something (I don't even remember now what that was). I relate to your garden from my zone 8 years in CA and I learn from your garden as I develop my new zone 7 garden here in TN. <br />The idea who showed of putting a ladder in your garden inspired me. Last year I put an old wooden ladder next to a struggling Maple tree and have 4 different vines on one or the other (Wisteria, Lady Banks Rose, Carolina Jasmine and Passion Vine (the latter two being natives to this area). <br />Today, I've learned that when I eventually have no more bare dirt showing I'll still have plenty of work to do. As someone posted earlier, it's either removing weeds or thinning plants. Your scenario is the much prettier garden. Thank you for being willing to share your struggles as well as your successes. <br />And by the way, it doesn't seem that long ago that you were still waiting for Winter to be done.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018766859375549900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-38094149442879843432012-06-08T15:58:49.225-07:002012-06-08T15:58:49.225-07:00To you it might look like a jungle, however I thin...To you it might look like a jungle, however I think it looks just plain beautiful!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572136733330325375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-33024848225739881142012-06-08T13:12:56.159-07:002012-06-08T13:12:56.159-07:00Okay, you do have a few chores to do, but what a w...Okay, you do have a few chores to do, but what a wonderful problem - the flowers are growing too well! We usually have a concert at our home the end of May. It is the only thing that puts a stop to the junglefication of my own garden. <br />The pathway showing in the photo with your cat is perfect, though. I like the closeness of it.<br />nellieNellie from Beyond My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149596937067869426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-57085336129721171942012-06-07T19:41:13.903-07:002012-06-07T19:41:13.903-07:00Grace, I love your confessional! As a former full-...Grace, I love your confessional! As a former full-time worker, I know how hard it is to keep up with a garden, especially one as beautifully plant-filled and cottage-y as yours, and even more so after all our rain! So take a light strain on the cleanup (although I know you'll feel better when it's the way you want it) and we'll all enjoy the after pics with you!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-57015480192963978392012-06-07T14:01:42.753-07:002012-06-07T14:01:42.753-07:00Well at least you can tell that your garden is rea...Well at least you can tell that your garden is really growing Grace. So many beauties to be seen. I love your Black Lace. What a gorgeous contrast of the pink blooms and dark foliage. The succulent is gorgeous!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-18772421291038356812012-06-07T10:11:28.211-07:002012-06-07T10:11:28.211-07:00Hah! The thought of our lovely Grace as Commando (...Hah! The thought of our lovely Grace as Commando (see above) gave me a good chuckle. Fortunately, I am all for the jungle look, but that may be merely self-defense. Looks like the weekend may be nice, unless the weather guys are just teasing us again.ricki 'sprig to twig'http://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-73110887163220611632012-06-06T19:17:53.106-07:002012-06-06T19:17:53.106-07:00P.S.
I forgot to write how much I like your ferns,...P.S.<br />I forgot to write how much I like your ferns, Hosta and other little cuties under the arbor.Northern Shadehttp://northernshade.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-64496534244032919482012-06-06T19:15:09.413-07:002012-06-06T19:15:09.413-07:00Your garden has great structure, lots of colour, a...Your garden has great structure, lots of colour, and good combinations, so even at full tilt growth, it still looks great. It just needs a little trimming at a few edges, like many gardens do as the summer growth sets in. I know the feeling of getting busy and having to wait a few days to get a good trimming in, and to see to all of the jobs you want to get done.<br /><br />It's not like you will have to crawl on the ground commando style, with your secateurs in your teeth, to garden this weekend. (Well except maybe where that beautiful Gertrude Jekyll is arching over the path.:) )<br /><br />You're lucky to have a long growing season, warm weather and good rainfall. I often wish that my garden had a little more exuberance like yours. Many plants take longer to grow here, and don't get so frolicsome. In my shady garden, the shrubs take a while to get to full size.Northern Shadehttp://northernshade.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-84743970161757659882012-06-06T18:25:24.609-07:002012-06-06T18:25:24.609-07:00Grace, LOL, One of the benefits of sharing our gar...Grace, LOL, One of the benefits of sharing our gardens virtually is that we get to focus the camera on the beauties and ignore the chaos. Seriously, while you saw chaos/jungle in these images, the rest of us were busy oohing an ahhing over the beauties. Rosa Scentimental is a stunner, and I would love to have Sumbucus 'Black Lace' in my garden. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-36866826590290580612012-06-06T13:18:00.502-07:002012-06-06T13:18:00.502-07:00Ha, Grace, nice confession. Your garden still loo...Ha, Grace, nice confession. Your garden still looks great. That pink hen and chicks is a keeper for sure!Victoria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014235737941054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-73470044194929200582012-06-06T08:36:17.689-07:002012-06-06T08:36:17.689-07:001) You're way too hard on yourself.
2) You'...1) You're way too hard on yourself.<br />2) You're way too hard on yourself.<br />3) You're way too hard on yourself!!!<br />4) I thought your chaos pix looked lush and probably full of wildlife.<br />5) Edging and mowing will make you feel better, especially if someone else does it.<br />6) Your flowers are incredible and I have major hens and chicks envy.<br />7) Cut back as much as you need to so you feel satisfied but not so much the garden looks like its headed to boot camp!<br />8) Your cats opinion doesn't count even though the cat would disagree.<br />9)Your sambuncus is gorgeous.<br />10) Relax! Your garden is beautiful!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-60277125829014287412012-06-06T07:51:38.094-07:002012-06-06T07:51:38.094-07:00My garden is crowded with weeds. Yours, with plant...My garden is crowded with weeds. Yours, with plants that are there on purpose. Trade ya! Looks fabulous to me.amyhttp://www.mysuburbanhomestead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-51274202458427140172012-06-06T05:24:16.939-07:002012-06-06T05:24:16.939-07:00Sweet Jesus:
Methinks I saw a..... aw Grace, this ...Sweet Jesus:<br />Methinks I saw a..... aw Grace, this is the life of one who has to juggle two jobs, and they say being a full time gardener is easy! Small steps my friend, and by the look of it, leave a path of bread crumbs so you can find your way home again! LOL!Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734807639763465706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-41686824445285207892012-06-06T03:55:57.385-07:002012-06-06T03:55:57.385-07:00Oh my gosh, I LOVE your garden jungle. I think my...Oh my gosh, I LOVE your garden jungle. I think my favorite flower this time is Sambucus 'Black Lace'. I loved looking at it all and think it would be wonderful to be there in person.<br /><br />My own personal jungle needs some help too, especially my shed garden, can't see the path there either.<br /><br />I did work on the back shed's garden yesterday and it looks much better. Now we are having a morning thunderstorm with some nice rain.<br /><br />Try to not get stressed about your gardens, they are lovely, filled with much beauty. Work in your garden when you can.<br /><br />Love and hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685430032033752352.post-5721326382981482962012-06-06T03:45:31.812-07:002012-06-06T03:45:31.812-07:00Because of you my Gracie, I leave some of the wild...Because of you my Gracie, I leave some of the wild pink Oxalis around here. By the looks of your Semp container I say, a little neglect went a long way. It is true a little pruning here and there and some mowing and edging does make the garden a little more organized....BUT still your combinations are just gorgeous! I love before and afters...look at that Clematis..the Daisis are also beautiful. Don't know what happened to the seeds I scattered that you sent me...what is the light purple ground "path" cover, phlox? The 'Scentimental' reminds me of peppermint. Yes, my appointment is today, how thoughtful you remembered....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.com