tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post2367724073246108394..comments2023-10-03T03:41:40.031-05:00Comments on My New 30: Garden Site Selection Dilemma & A Taste of SpringMary | Deep South Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-21251283139504210462009-03-20T11:34:00.000-05:002009-03-20T11:34:00.000-05:00Hi PP! I can't believe those ferns multiplied the...Hi PP! I can't believe those ferns multiplied the way they did and they didn't die back at all over the 3 or 4 freezes that we had. It's a pretty protected area though between the house and the privacy fence. Far as I'm concerned they can just take over that bed!! There really are some other plants in there ... a few hostas, a small azalea, several African lilies (though they don't want to bloom there) and a couple of gaura plants that won't bloom for awhile, but the ferns fill in nicely. Can you believe those started with just a couple fronds I pulled out of another garden?? <BR/><BR/>I planted the bridal wreath last year so it's still kinda small. I've always loved them, but this one was really scawny last year so I wasn't sure that it would make it, but it is full of blooms this spring!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by and visiting!!Mary | Deep South Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-78488381307066276542009-03-20T10:42:00.000-05:002009-03-20T10:42:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog! That bridal wreat...Thanks for stopping by my blog! That bridal wreath is gorgeous and I love ferns! I miss them! I don't think they grow to well in this climate.ParisPinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060109524937962531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-89339914119212590842009-03-20T10:27:00.000-05:002009-03-20T10:27:00.000-05:00Hi Wolf! Thank YOU for coming to visit me too!!You...Hi Wolf! Thank YOU for coming to visit me too!!<BR/><BR/>You are so lucky - I have very little area that receives full sun for long periods of time because my yard is full of oak trees. I'm not complaining - I love having the shade especially once summertime hits. Not too crazy about the leaves that fall in the spring. One good spot for veggies is right in the middle of my backyard but I put a flower bed there with a birdbath so I could watch the birds. Didn't want veggies in the first shot view out of the back door! It's still kind of cool here at nights for planting things like tomatoes, but of course the stores are sellin' 'em! <BR/><BR/>Michele, do you have a patio, porch or balcony? If so, you can do a pot or two and do a tomato plant in one, a bell pepper plant in another and then a companion planting of some fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, basil or something like that? You'd probably have much better luck with the bugs than me with the ones in the ground! Oh and they have those upside down tomato planters now that can hang off of an overhang. Check 'em out!Mary | Deep South Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-10168387079099253402009-03-20T10:03:00.000-05:002009-03-20T10:03:00.000-05:00I wish I had a backyard! I love spring and the pr...I wish I had a backyard! I love spring and the promise of new life that it brings! Your photos are great and it reminds me that i need to start taking pictures of things other than food!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16298147216713707425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-40962014031315005022009-03-20T07:20:00.000-05:002009-03-20T07:20:00.000-05:00thanks for stopping by my blog the other day!we we...thanks for stopping by my blog the other day!<BR/><BR/>we were lucky when we found our house that there was an incredibly great spot to plant our veggie garden already picked out for us by the previous owners. :) i've just had to keep it in good shape.<BR/><BR/>the past week i've tilled and weeded and it is looking great. i'm so ready to plant, but i have to wait another month!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072571120206407487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-18182948293767050722009-03-19T23:09:00.000-05:002009-03-19T23:09:00.000-05:00Thanks Joan! You're so right - and our nice spring...Thanks Joan! You're so right - and our nice spring weather is very short before the heat heats so I really love early spring. <BR/><BR/>On the figs - this is I think going into my 4th full season with the fig tree so it's gotten more and more productive the last couple of years. I have honestly only done a refrigerator jam, or eaten them plain (I love them) but I'd like to try to find some good recipes. I really had to fight the birds for them last year though! Especially the bluejays and they can sure be aggressive about getting those figs!!Mary | Deep South Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-88525746833426413092009-03-19T22:02:00.000-05:002009-03-19T22:02:00.000-05:00That is a great post! I love seeing your garden in...That is a great post! I love seeing your garden in progress and all the critters. Spring has a funny way of renewing hope doesnt it? I love seeing all the new sprouts on all the plants. Any good recipes for those figs?Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364504404221930080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-11092776825165712822009-03-19T17:20:00.000-05:002009-03-19T17:20:00.000-05:00Hey Rebel! Thanks for the suggestion. I am gonna...Hey Rebel! Thanks for the suggestion. I am gonna put some landscaping fabric down first but I thought it would be better to get as many of the weeds out of the way as I can first too. It's actually not as bad as it looks LOL. <BR/><BR/>I don't have many early bloomers - I keep forgettin' to put stuff down in the fall!! Most of mine come along (well if they made it thru last summer that is)in late spring and early summer. I just started my gardens when I lost my job, so I've only been at it a few years really, a little bit each year. And of course, I've lost a lot too.<BR/><BR/>Put some pictures of your flowers up pleeeeeeezzzz!!!! I would love to see them.Mary | Deep South Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-79989309143271200272009-03-19T14:58:00.000-05:002009-03-19T14:58:00.000-05:00Everything looks so good. I've got flowers bloomi...Everything looks so good. I've got flowers bloomin' everywhere, well, early flowers that is. And my fruit trees are all bloomed out. I would love to have a fig tree.<BR/>You're gonna enjoy your vegetable garden when you get it planted. Had you thought of puttin' down heavy black plastic inside your frames instead of diggin' up the grass and weeds? It would be a lot easier and quicker. You could just put it down and pour in the dirt and plant your seeds. Also I've seen gardens in this area where they put heavy black plastic on top of the ground that has been tilled and then make a hole just big enough to put in a plant. This does away with most of the weedin' that has to be done all garden season. I've never done the plastic thing but a good friend does and she likes it. <BR/>Well, have fun with your grandbaby.rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991033457024982008noreply@blogger.com