tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post1041162012659870557..comments2024-03-22T23:07:57.983-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Meanwhile at the Seymour Conservatory...outlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-51145990488456082682017-11-04T13:16:43.265-07:002017-11-04T13:16:43.265-07:00What a fun conservatory. Makes me think we have to...What a fun conservatory. Makes me think we have to head back to our local Garfield Park conservatory. Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20897744761654894852017-11-03T11:07:25.670-07:002017-11-03T11:07:25.670-07:00How fortunate to have this within walking distance...How fortunate to have this within walking distance. You've reminded me that Smith College's chrysanthemum show starts today. I must put that on my to-do list!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-76223962892345926332017-11-02T21:37:28.062-07:002017-11-02T21:37:28.062-07:00Some years I visit the conservatory more than othe...Some years I visit the conservatory more than others. They tend to do the same sort of seasonal displays each year but there are always some interesting surprises. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-22964356731597432232017-11-02T21:33:30.342-07:002017-11-02T21:33:30.342-07:00Yes, but my house looks like a tornado hit it most...Yes, but my house looks like a tornado hit it most of the time. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-19997520007957723772017-11-02T21:29:23.414-07:002017-11-02T21:29:23.414-07:00It's one of the benefits of living in an urban...It's one of the benefits of living in an urban area. Sort of offsets some of the drawbacks. I guess it's a matter of when the mums would need attention - late summer when there's a lot of other stuff requiring attention. Maybe they'll be a project for retirement. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-71427114333645121612017-11-02T21:21:32.185-07:002017-11-02T21:21:32.185-07:00Come on up and visit the conservatory sometime!Come on up and visit the conservatory sometime!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72086330895171141072017-11-02T21:21:11.614-07:002017-11-02T21:21:11.614-07:00I agree. We were lucky to stumble into this house...I agree. We were lucky to stumble into this house, kind of by accident 20 years ago. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-80047920753255250322017-11-02T21:20:36.965-07:002017-11-02T21:20:36.965-07:00The plants are usually not horribly expensive but ...The plants are usually not horribly expensive but have to be ordered from specialty growers or at a chrysanthemum society event. There is quite a bit of fussy work involved in creating big blooms. I think that the number of stems allowed to grow is limited, the plants are well fertilized and when buds form all but the the largest on each stem is pinched off allowing all energy to go to that one bloom. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41675289233830704792017-11-02T21:16:51.266-07:002017-11-02T21:16:51.266-07:00Yes, the Conservatory is in Wright park and is, in...Yes, the Conservatory is in Wright park and is, indeed, a nice warm escape from winter. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-17082134846190445272017-11-02T21:15:59.693-07:002017-11-02T21:15:59.693-07:00I don't know how much new plant space there...I don't know how much new plant space there'll be. I know that restrooms are part of the plan to make the conservatory more user-friendly as an event space. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69608553621846909742017-11-02T21:14:23.807-07:002017-11-02T21:14:23.807-07:00It's a nice destination for a short stroll thr...It's a nice destination for a short stroll through the park.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-71882517151430745972017-11-02T21:13:46.711-07:002017-11-02T21:13:46.711-07:00It's truly wonderful to have a place like this...It's truly wonderful to have a place like this close by and best of all, I don't have to do any of the gardening there!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-35190966915237562812017-11-02T18:35:15.512-07:002017-11-02T18:35:15.512-07:00Lucky you! We have a conservatory up the road a pi...Lucky you! We have a conservatory up the road a piece, too--at the botanical garden. I don't go there much in the winter, but I think I need to make a habit of it. I ditto what the others said: You are NOT lazy.Beth @ PlantPostingshttps://plantpostings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-48117614180119709592017-11-02T16:32:10.868-07:002017-11-02T16:32:10.868-07:00You are not pretty darned lazy! You work three job...You are not pretty darned lazy! You work three jobs and you delight us with your blog five days a week. Jeez ... be kind to yourself.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-42588123289620271382017-11-02T15:45:58.957-07:002017-11-02T15:45:58.957-07:00What fun. A gorgeous spot not far from you. I know...What fun. A gorgeous spot not far from you. I know you aren't lazy. You could grow/do anything you put your mind to.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-25656995804019115552017-11-02T15:32:24.054-07:002017-11-02T15:32:24.054-07:00I had no idea that was there! What fun! Thanks for...I had no idea that was there! What fun! Thanks for this. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025190610162675526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-60127572635932204782017-11-02T12:00:19.453-07:002017-11-02T12:00:19.453-07:00This conservatory is such a treasure! Lucky you to...This conservatory is such a treasure! Lucky you to be its neighbor. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2231228000457010142017-11-02T11:32:36.109-07:002017-11-02T11:32:36.109-07:00How I envy you having a place like that within wal...How I envy you having a place like that within walking distance. I hope you'll collect and post more photos when they've brought in all their exhibition chrysanthemums. I'd largely dismissed the plants before seeing one of your earlier posts on this Conservatory's specimens - they're unlike anything I ever see locally.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-78595124305872140292017-11-02T09:36:49.035-07:002017-11-02T09:36:49.035-07:00The Seymour Conservatory is a walking distance fro...The Seymour Conservatory is a walking distance from your house? Very nice. Whenever the gloom and doom of winter hits you, there is therapy right up the street. I tried to grow chrysanthemum pacificum one year, for the foliage and was disappointed when it didn't make through the winter. I should try again, although I don't often see it in nurseries.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-42410929340882258862017-11-02T09:03:44.754-07:002017-11-02T09:03:44.754-07:00Exhibition mums are beautiful, but also a lot of w...Exhibition mums are beautiful, but also a lot of work -- more than most gardeners want to do. It will be great when the Seymour is bigger, can't wait to see what they do with their new space.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54165951306560397092017-11-02T06:53:34.040-07:002017-11-02T06:53:34.040-07:00How nice to have something like that close enogh t...How nice to have something like that close enogh to walk to.LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-14113455802530907662017-11-02T06:37:10.634-07:002017-11-02T06:37:10.634-07:00How great to have a bit of tropical paradise durin...How great to have a bit of tropical paradise during the winter months so close by! It looks quite festive for Halloween!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.com