tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post3663365182490315544..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: March Random Smilesoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-87352736504164422972013-03-28T00:57:34.184-07:002013-03-28T00:57:34.184-07:00Sounds like you had a very satisfying day. I have...Sounds like you had a very satisfying day. I have this week off to garden and the snow is only just beginning to go. Managed to sow some seeds and prick out some seedlings so far. Hoping to plant some plants laterHelen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-42570329585589453922013-03-27T18:42:58.422-07:002013-03-27T18:42:58.422-07:00It's amazing how much stuff the stores get onc...It's amazing how much stuff the stores get once the season starts. We've had a couple of days without rain and temps approaching the 60's with another couple of weeks of the same in the forcast. Everyone is going outside to play again! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31594123268694056742013-03-27T18:39:37.515-07:002013-03-27T18:39:37.515-07:00The fuschias never cease to amaze me! Skimmia is ...The fuschias never cease to amaze me! Skimmia is lovely, has a gorgeous fragrace and if both a male and female plant are present, bears clusters of red berries above evergreen leaves. The problem here is that, for a time, it was planted everywhere in public plantings and is sometimes associated with gas stations, fast food restaraunts, etc.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-81318373414590039512013-03-27T18:35:24.464-07:002013-03-27T18:35:24.464-07:00I prefer blue flowering types over the pinks and l...I prefer blue flowering types over the pinks and love the ones that open pink and turn blue as they mature. Although I find the leaves of most attractive my favs are the broader leafed ones with silver polka dots. You must live in he area if you went to Windmill! Great place to visit!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-73151773443301044512013-03-26T22:40:48.800-07:002013-03-26T22:40:48.800-07:00I'm going to have to check Lowe's for prim...I'm going to have to check Lowe's for primroses. :o) Those are beautiful! One of your little succulents reminds me of a basket of red candy. I may have to stop by the succulents aisle, too!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54618716131530331162013-03-26T22:20:08.322-07:002013-03-26T22:20:08.322-07:00How great about those Fuschias! And we don't h...How great about those Fuschias! And we don't have Skimmia around here, so id doesn't look common at all to me.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29725301444015258052013-03-26T21:37:36.929-07:002013-03-26T21:37:36.929-07:00Love that blue double primrose! Drop dead gorgeous...Love that blue double primrose! Drop dead gorgeous! Do you have a particular type of pulmonaria that u like? I went to windmill today and swooned over maples and conifers. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567745465146910596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31027109336115067232013-03-26T16:27:20.304-07:002013-03-26T16:27:20.304-07:00I agree about the petals and have been known to st...I agree about the petals and have been known to strew the petals of spent cut flowers along paths or float them in outdoor water pots. My favoirte is when all the cherries and ornamental plums begin loosing their petals. There are so many of both of those trees planted here as boulevard trees that it's possible to walk or drive a few blocks through a pink and white petal shower. Spring is a magical time!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-59527715029292368222013-03-26T16:23:48.626-07:002013-03-26T16:23:48.626-07:00If I were half as productive as you I'd be eve...If I were half as productive as you I'd be even happier. My puttering makes me happy, though. With the completion of each job, there is one less nagging voice inside my head telling me that it needs to be done. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-66510534647945192282013-03-26T16:21:25.313-07:002013-03-26T16:21:25.313-07:00Thanks Kathy! I've never met a succulent that...Thanks Kathy! I've never met a succulent that I didn't like.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11917216283717233462013-03-26T16:20:29.134-07:002013-03-26T16:20:29.134-07:00I love throwing black mondo grass everywhere as it...I love throwing black mondo grass everywhere as it seems to pop with just about anything but this combo has been one of my favorites. Hooray for a new artichoke plant for you! Thanks Grace!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-49362653358697070612013-03-26T16:18:26.409-07:002013-03-26T16:18:26.409-07:00Wouldn't want to worry folks with my carlessne...Wouldn't want to worry folks with my carlessness. Actually, Tom helped by taking stuff to the yard waste place so I had to be careful because he was watching and I didn't want to get the safety lecture.<br /><br />March muclhes are wonderful & good for you for doing it. I'll be getting and spreading mine during spring break. Par-tay! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-14238398486144920312013-03-26T16:14:28.408-07:002013-03-26T16:14:28.408-07:00My co-workers are wonderful! I'm the lucky on...My co-workers are wonderful! I'm the lucky one to work with them every day! Always happy to make people smile (cause it'll give 'em wrinkles and they'll look older than I.)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-33368560032925524702013-03-26T16:12:10.885-07:002013-03-26T16:12:10.885-07:00The camellia carpet is one of my favorite things t...The camellia carpet is one of my favorite things this time of the year. Sometimes the magnolia blooms while the ground is still pink and it's delightful.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91603897921777815942013-03-26T16:11:00.491-07:002013-03-26T16:11:00.491-07:00Maybe I'll put a couple of the blue primroses ...Maybe I'll put a couple of the blue primroses in the camelia petal area. That'd look cool. Glad that one of your artichokes is doing well as the cardoons. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-62732951629126814582013-03-26T16:09:06.812-07:002013-03-26T16:09:06.812-07:00Who is this woman and why do you take her plant sh...Who is this woman and why do you take her plant shopping? Really though, it does look like a giant thistle because it is one. I've always liked the foliage of thistles & artichokes don't have thorns on them. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-90970820155035865962013-03-26T15:47:15.208-07:002013-03-26T15:47:15.208-07:00Love the silver dollar plant! And how sweet to bu...Love the silver dollar plant! And how sweet to buy primroses for your friends. I love the blue - great choice! The camellia petals carpeting your garden are lovely. There's just something romantic about seeing petals falling to the ground. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-87558153820562321582013-03-26T14:48:23.947-07:002013-03-26T14:48:23.947-07:00The artichoke has lovely foliage indeed! And some ...The artichoke has lovely foliage indeed! And some nice plants you have! Glad to hear you had a productive day off, always a fulfilling and satisfying feeling when you know you've done loads in such a short period of time :)Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-57279697147587628942013-03-26T14:36:31.594-07:002013-03-26T14:36:31.594-07:00Wow! Those succulents are, well...succulent! Grea...Wow! Those succulents are, well...succulent! Great pics, as always!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481303503210630788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72071211907449458302013-03-26T13:37:07.216-07:002013-03-26T13:37:07.216-07:00I see you do the Black Mondo Grass/Angelina Sedum ...I see you do the Black Mondo Grass/Angelina Sedum combo too. Don't you love it? The Skimmia and Daphne are divine right now, aren't they? I've got a place picked out for an artichoke plant. I grew it years ago but I'm ready to give it a go again. Nice post!GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53272783422106196592013-03-26T11:42:22.847-07:002013-03-26T11:42:22.847-07:00Whew! Thought you were going to make us watch you...Whew! Thought you were going to make us watch you work on trees again. Nice cheerful post, I've been spreading mulch and definitely needed all bright color.<br /><br />Garden music, conducting all those pretty plants together with the camellia petals. Very pretty.<br /><br />Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-60646301585390432062013-03-26T10:33:28.563-07:002013-03-26T10:33:28.563-07:00You have some lucky co-workers...and no quibbling ...You have some lucky co-workers...and no quibbling over color choices (good move). Thanks for the smiles all around.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-49447184617646912662013-03-26T09:18:10.036-07:002013-03-26T09:18:10.036-07:00"it's kind of weedy-looking. But it would..."it's kind of weedy-looking. But it would look great in YOUR garden!"...oh my. And you call this person a friend?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12586849568358595822013-03-26T09:17:37.001-07:002013-03-26T09:17:37.001-07:00As I'm writing this I can look across the stre...As I'm writing this I can look across the street at huge gorgeous artichoke in front of my neighbor's house. It's the next best thing to having one in my yard. Love your carpet of camellia petals!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-67103275548326658992013-03-26T09:03:21.407-07:002013-03-26T09:03:21.407-07:00I planted artichokes last year too, as well a card...I planted artichokes last year too, as well a cardoons. One of the artichokes is doing great, the other two not so great. And I need to move one of the cardoons. I love the carpet of Camellia petals with the Arisaema popping up! That blue primrose is electric!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com