tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472986961675758912024-02-20T08:25:56.461-05:00Through the HedgeMy boundaries enclose a pleasant land;
indeed, I have a goodly heritage. Psalm 16:6Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-49011573068619112392010-06-08T14:30:00.006-05:002010-06-08T14:41:13.186-05:00Native groundcoversThe Virginia native ground covers are starting to fill in under the mountain laurels. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0ueAnIpTzND173LL55t_tQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrCHLM3MOBlypeNLOSDsroNOApvnCWy2yWH54zv2XBYcO4wU2s73KdNCGOol5ifEeLn2XJBM5FnvCCH-5H4Cy0eFR7beTkf7EkKghHRLLcHuazNzGgeL5yvnnf7XHYkH8J_CFGPTIz7M/s400/DSC01262.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />The big round leaves are wild ginger, Asarum canadense. The mounds of pointy leaved plants (word of the day: acuminate = pointy leaved) are Virginia snakeroot, <a href="http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/aristolochiaserp.html">Aristolochia serpentaria</a>. It is the larval host plant for the <a href="http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/pipevine_swallowtail.htm">Pipevine swallowtail </a>butterfly. I have only been found by Pipevine swallowtails once, two years ago. My little neighbor girls discovered the caterpillars and were thrilled. I sent one of them off to school with the cat in a jar and the butterfly book to show her class. She told me the caterpillar spun a cocoon while in her care. I never heard its ultimate fate.Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-33841398851403610332010-06-08T14:22:00.004-05:002010-06-08T14:28:18.586-05:00Sweet Bay MagnoliaThis is Magnolia virginiana, the Sweet Bay Magnolia. I think it's a lovely thing. I do admire the big Southern Magnolia but my neighbors have them and they have maintenance issues. For starters, they get huge and I don't have room for another huge tree. Sweet Bay grows to about dogwood size with a shrubby, multi-stemmed habit. Southern Magnolia leaves are very tough, leathery things that do not break down well. They and the big seed heads have to be raked and won't even compost well. I like the color of the Sweet Bay leaves, light green on top and silver below. The flowers have a light, almost lemony scent and a nice waxy substance.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hKPdBXuVmS5MT3N5mmapGQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDv9dCa6Wm-RIVCCs5cfBVjxnpJxvqh1tTKa6BtQ06YMAJG6ZM6eIjUkWLWp8NxH99pfUJDTaI2FKG5_A3jk669InpnfpmorJuK9Zz2tWaM48OqGHYoRY4rUZ8IRIGONY8Hl11bVllyTY/s400/DSC01259.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FIagqUo4SCZjInonI4KJJA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPR7urbGQ38naz2P2GCxcjceU5yx68gDpnMo2Nr7F9NnRy56-QRnTdeNp6LxldfUgtjbxfBb0Tr56-DWMNStA20W9sD1L5MTAo15MOrMu_-5Bge6i1oav4n6TeTevHf_XiqU5Xmt0Jyc/s400/DSC01258.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-70607945279676749212010-06-04T15:40:00.006-05:002010-06-08T14:19:41.449-05:00EdiblesThe asparagus bed got off to a rocky start this year. Winter 2009 set in early and hard before I got it weeded, fertilized or mulched. Weather stayed cold and wet in the spring until it started sending up spears. I did finally get it cleaned up and it got down to business producing. I love having lots of asparagus to eat and to share. I even got my neighbors, self-described picky eaters to try it. Bob brings me bags of cucumbers and tomatoes all summer so I was glad to reciprocate.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Kh3VK_8vdOZbp9wVgtHRsQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitodGQItfEbqR8eS04k4la3439xUhPZpz2H81TabQn3twrZPa-BoYn_-vF52k5t7mrCEuQuJkjMxOaYWP4W0qeTI1hYPKU_nxWZPL-J54wzg-JlfcHXdSWdjytpSdu1HQhdsFhNj4EAmg/s400/DSC01277.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />The herb bed became infested with wire grass. I spent a day digging it out along with a large dead rosemary bush. That gave me a clear space for the basil and other annuals in a good sunny spot.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/b8C64nc08ShB87KcArAhrw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb26wSZwalOld0NV3LAeRDD5jmcx-_G5_9D4ZzQ0q5U_fchryQQXWuwklZFXyqkDTCyxc7BG8kNFQb_u-kmPwt0dcgFhH3qWd_W-ZpyxXEtnUtUv5-EsK3pBFVTwYsU5wpbC670-brr8k/s400/DSC01273.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Moving the basil gave me a little more room for greens. I always say I'm not going to bother with vegetables and then always decide to plant a few. This year it is the Mystery Vegetable at the back. It's a surprise for a friend who remembers it as a childhood treat. It will be harvested in the fall and then I can tell you what it is.<br /><br />In front of that is some chard, then parsley. Buttercrunch lettuce is to the right. It has been struggling in a heat wave. I hope some will head up before it bolts.<br /><br />In the fall I will plant some weird kale called variously Lacinato, Tuscan or Dinosaur kale. It has very dark leathery leaves, not curly edged like most kale. It makes a wonderful tangy salad. The kale is stemmed, sliced very finely, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice and then tossed with mix-ins. This week that is radishes, young local garlic and scallions. I could eat a bucket.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/h7lhk_tCvUjOU2NH8cWTrQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJT2EFY_kucloZmAafc1mbmXejjHkZ5cfPUeiVmqrXQpsO7YrsQEm8ELTgRTRbWrThvn2FBti6c8PZC2NfBA9NGkUvAbuj8idJeB-OH6UgH-F2QJcTNn_kqYpPnXxC9Jd9ROdfiD2K5ck/s400/DSC01266.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-32292916162263845442010-06-04T15:35:00.002-05:002010-06-04T15:39:17.176-05:00Rose geneticsAutumn Sunset<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vz0A3NuHtAr2Fzbi4VopXA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSLeeqZD7GvSt2T8npOB2fzhVWTp5t26fhaaCpWoRa8N02CL7-34RSI9nYxvcn1B3wNrq5bzrhfe6HW0ykEI6ckFM6fXNJBg6sq1MqCuVvsoCqdqtKluEMjEBS9t_2fw75z-TFeO2Gxk/s400/DSC01296.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />is a naturally occurring '<a href="http://www.rose-roses.com/issues/sport.html">sport</a>' of<br /><br />Westerland<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g7X-lNwaCcb1LMyK49mJPQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhNN8IFwGI/AAAAAAAAB74/yv1eCEb31x4/s400/DSC01307.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I love them both!Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-42059231167516483592010-06-04T15:31:00.003-05:002010-06-04T15:34:54.099-05:00Hedge RosesDarlow's Enigma with a few wild Virginia roses (pink) peeking out. DE was a 'found rose'. No one knows exactly what it is but the fragrance can carry clear across the yard.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p8VxO_QaIV_uq-9CHTCtzw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kopbzkQcB8rEQuo-o0IFodTi-YU7227J9NJagpwJItRk-0BODnCGZBNqjHJzcKN6PQ3B3TRh193k4Pt5ljWYg405rLo7YMLyt2WBViSXGbaDwQwsjsZBLv-GukTJWzZff8mQBgUFx5w/s400/DSC01290.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Wild pink roses. Not the dreaded multiflora, a terrible invasive around here, but native Virginia and Carolina roses.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/21Ox8yjzyFoLBmzQFyRflw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA41lm38RszLV1laKr-bKb866jNWazUnbcaPWtfmnJoSgds86ueFTsCQ0ShHeWvIjVfp-IJw6U5q1_WWXOip-IST_BjHxVX_RnDQckR2ycaDc3Va0-1J7LNAF4fSU2KAS4R3J4cL3IBOs/s400/DSC01293.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CYhObwyFziIaCIeVg0FLcw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivL3bZyuZn_v7kUGz2vqny3thRPE7pdaDZqoCtKgQ7hdHgHHMCp-k9ajZWlmrcL9RsbKSm6-4BRz_fWiZOy3ShG8HffEweTYBSSTTxrozS72q7JfvZLpmWRzZoU6L-l5_OnVhF6uYl1Zk/s400/DSC01294.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-50860674482673161942010-06-04T15:22:00.004-05:002010-06-04T15:30:23.570-05:00Hagen's Woods 2010March 21<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fS_Dgahwz1OJyTofMT5SDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBO76UhxNEltmVDM-Y7pv491qTvXlvJuZiBlNyR7JkWytzsRNY_mG_s2EIwGUnUyq-_FCg8Itomfnr_p9CtjQLH6k7x_hOqHbpf6CrMLXd4usP5r65_6gTUmvRla8AbyObdxdJCXzEKzs/s400/DSC01204.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />April 10<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8hZm25dSOjCj52GgGrYlrg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnuhac4Pqz24MKtjRa55nHOSMaorMbx30benjEQ5KLVc6yW4Gap9uOfcym-mO7V20TYkvzQ1yW08XOonUqdjMUK76sexvBmtWDJ7X5UvOLGErxg3motPw4LXxX1yLLhh3P9rIUYFiDBE/s400/DSC01218.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AU4BJq0ob3LHv9wN3wurpA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizp6JOSpa_z73WPdMWClb-xNFnU0XWAYkddkLKdEC31h3sLBQo6VUxCk133Gw6FLLUbv9ytUL151VSCL_w2sI4GS1Jujq98_adXISwWpXcot0yiqlxO-g3Uv4yeqNGYDvRtvPrljXrOo/s400/DSC01228.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />May 29<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W4-Erp77Keba9iL58_oebA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYOz7DcLqLizDAPFFMPN_jdkVlTBTuRLNdirvzsJkQHDkKbol1wC5UnJB7M2GaUhtUu_Ry0x1_gOkzni_E-YFGfyZxAiACcxrZDa8pgDYwF-VS3kfr2314M3I2LNK87LwCF39mKoCUpM/s400/DSC01276.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Carolina Allspice in weedy mess<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OmarFAoVSc7uA3tqPQlPGw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3990j45Fua6Q2tE4fOLwX7WTl9azyhV7ICZckTs1gsvynDxS8dlgATVRp6psX7kKMrHcU8sGT3WqDeVaW7WX6xreqlkwVMh2wieatBliQ8W2U4GuicaQ1Uy5_u1Q08H5M4PTPBq6DQfo/s400/DSC01279.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Ripening serviceberries<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/F2otP-sJqylvm8zNzAti-w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydY3EEgqbeS_yYU0Vr_ZEb8TPeYzqsJmwhc2_jAdpHHb_Rh1YaEj_zw52GiTKxKLlvX0CJSCuk1AZJuabRJ3Q2wB7zO7R8A7E_vHtNKxT1vRfC8Vqz3GjvtZYPZLqCpDvAW6czgDpMSM/s400/DSC01281.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Scarlet elder, a favorite early ripening berry for birds. I whacked the bushes back pretty hard in the fall but they're growing fast.<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qPREA5admbScM_APQ17udQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-EawmLODlOBRrwIlHb51pPBisVH8ePG6vczeTplFozKzy7lHLGaiEK99f6jBn0Y6zFwoFnGwXe_FBzZqnB5TuGEgBk_pHkxf6duszP9mJ-vFO3B_ITfeynGdLPw_N3DfXrt7ZS8kYh0/s400/DSC01282.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-22250994980401785752010-06-04T14:23:00.003-05:002010-06-04T15:05:23.034-05:00New Community Project - HarrisonburgI picked up a flyer at Saturday's Farmers' Market. It's for the New Community Project - Harrisonburg, who describe themselves as a "faith-based nonprofit organization with the modest goal of changing the world". I like the looks of their projects and hope this may be an entry point for me to get more involved in community initiatives. I'm always glad to find new playmates!<br /><br /><a href="http://ncpharrisonburg.wordpress.com/">http://ncpharrisonburg.wordpress.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.newcommunityproject.org/grounds_keepers.shtml">http://www.newcommunityproject.org/grounds_keepers.shtml</a><br /><a href="http://www.newcommunityproject.org/">http://www.newcommunityproject.org/</a>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-61273600299556537102010-06-04T14:20:00.003-05:002010-06-04T15:20:19.439-05:00Wildflower meadow 2010Here is what it looks like at the end of winter:<br /><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ya_tAh6TXyoSxM1nnDW0xQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPp-JHX6XKfIL8vWxrOyMT7WzbdS2CKT0pr89TjTknp8cJJXUQcTK8fhgSbJXLUCPknZ9SK0s6XPUs8K0PXJWxtc6glCP_GiiOjYU-tKXC1oKLqbpJJo6APb5wOYVWvx9jDtXGw1nIy5E/s400/DSC01202.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cRs7VVPO96VT-q-APdunHQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhIs-q5iAI/AAAAAAAAB3A/obKFuG_D1v0/s400/DSC01203.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Ideally you burn off the old vegetation but I live in a town where the neighbors and Fire Department would look askance, nay have a conniption fit, if I set fire to the backyard.<br /><br />I tried an ordinary gas powered string trimmer and it could not cope. It didn't even make a dent in the tough stalks.<br /><br />This is what I need:<br /><a href="http://www.drpower.com/trimmer-Mower.aspx">DR String Trimmer </a><br />But alas, I lack the $500 to $700 for it and couldn't justify the cost anyway. I used to have one but lost custody in the divorce.<br /><br />This is what I have:<br /><br /><a href="http://aerate-lawn.com/dethatchingrake.aspx">De-thatching rake</a><br /><br />It got the job done but it was a brutal job. I dragged at the stalks with the rake and periodically hacked with a machete, loaded it all onto a tarp and dragged it to the curb.<br /><br /><br />April 10<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5O9uwt3AfAp1xylADP7Gcw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgunOC-0wxzeJNKnccb7Z71HrAyxuUTq19UspcGKD9oQHxC1n4bIzrHYuhDKCWKmbp6ExlOSXCczK6YaJMZT0ltnDhoaZrHuMriXKDzvnklbPrWAn4TF5gDvEHTvDHJkMqdh4qFDP47AY/s400/DSC01222.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />May 29<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QgqztZleGN5c4LF5aBObLQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMa7tfkNUBgZhJq0vO9JoXZSUM8U9qQQCOJrWsIORgjfWq-IIQtgWojvb55-3-8Q9OxLzR8yxCGHZSuTOk7JkPYvtfElcUh_ftCSge1LiLObBf1gC8bNGT0fjIsaLkT1TTbpeOh1hc50/s400/DSC01275.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Mostly Penstemon in bloom<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ePdQLbcoMWCY8zUKzJQ7JA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhMTQIk9RI/AAAAAAAAB6w/knZH7U2vOsw/s400/DSC01285.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Bumblebees love Penstemon. I watched them burrow deep into a flower, back out and bumble on the the next.<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g8bgdw6uciGM6JxrhrCN9Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhNCa07bvI/AAAAAAAAB7s/TgbGsfoI9m0/s400/DSC01304.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-35614799687060405612010-05-20T15:07:00.000-05:002010-06-04T15:17:16.975-05:00RosesWesterland, my favorite gaudy Kordes rose<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g7X-lNwaCcb1LMyK49mJPQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhNN8IFwGI/AAAAAAAAB74/yv1eCEb31x4/s400/DSC01307.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Plus Ghislaine de Feligonde, pretty creamy apricot thing<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ezU_Us3TFfNl-eveGRo6eA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhM2W9D2XI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/XevOh2J95L8/s400/DSC01297.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Equals this<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pmu5VbVH1UXyKfgOQY_iGg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhKqM6BawI/AAAAAAAAB4w/DPil1AJlpPU/s400/DSC01242.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />My flower arranging skills are rudimentary but this worked pretty well. I cut a bunch of each rose, stripped the lower leaves, laid them on the kitchen counter in layers of color and sort of rolled it up and dropped it in the vase.Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-83535157591095983802010-04-10T15:12:00.002-05:002010-06-04T15:25:44.383-05:00Spring EphemeralsBluebells<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oHfaPIlZm-7f5GH50MqToA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUQZP_jpuW3qEn1QEvdSexx8xoBYqIeu2DkXfSnvc6SBlUvgPYFTRTX50y0_O1FkKi3EMRugm7WW5QADaKfce-C4Ec5fvbLeXDBntOusnS8ClnpZaT3xZEND8RbffUnN0mnm8MNNn8mM/s400/DSC01235.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Wood Poppies (Stylophorum diphyllum)<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/F4EurDP1tmkxcIfV1MRI-g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVaNx7VrEn-xoHxRTnm4ADd0bhpZ8ESBIc_wINMGmGGWajpFHipsDSevhgUyi8nYwnHjxfHQUMpHgHSRKX5WMXkh2W8GYU5tkjuT5PYuY5m8qAztY2Qh9K0fHPEuGtxb7gXQOBsKxPF-4/s400/DSC01216.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZUOAv8zMh9Id7NWyVLEV0w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/TAhKkDmirzI/AAAAAAAAB4o/2i90KJmCvKY/s400/DSC01233.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Fothergilla, OK, not an ephemeral but a very nice shrub. Honey scented flowers, striking fall color.<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/moXvCGdfACnMpHpVFpFTiw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TJIj5cM2Quu2-RwpZPFyV0B4A0AzR9H-hg8LcjRwbcP5Mn1CTUQGNEEAU4rN6HjavNGgy1ufBK81Vrv6rWuipfG-kEYcefoJYLOhA2oF5Ecnm5Tx49EoQHneaNbCV5vhtzPw0COXLiA/s400/DSC01217.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20100531?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20100531</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-65712463069295279242010-03-10T13:55:00.003-05:002010-03-10T14:05:01.290-05:00While we wait for springThere's nothing blooming in my yard yet so while we wait, take a look at David Schwinler's <a href="http://flowerinfo.org/">pictures of flowers</a>. The site has interesting notes and lovely photos.Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-22817629734145481402010-02-28T23:01:00.002-05:002010-02-28T23:05:08.105-05:00Sighting springAfter this unusually cold and snowy winter there are signs that spring is on its way.<br /><br />The varmints have emerged from hibernation. The hospital grounds where I work are overrun with ground hogs the size of basset hounds. There are dead skunks all over the roads.<br /><br />But best of all, I looked out the kitchen window while I was fixing dinner and saw bits of green. I went out and sure enough, where the snow has melted from the long bed along the fence there are daffodil noses up out of the ground! It was already dusk so I didn't try to get a photo but I will soon.Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-2531199185292087192010-02-28T13:48:00.002-05:002010-02-28T14:06:19.288-05:00Things for putting things inI received an email from SKS Bottle & Packaging, a distributor of plastic, glass and metal containers in upstate New York. Their representative, Kate Rosenberg, says:<br /><br />"Our site features an index of gardening containers that could be useful for many projects, from seed storage and seedlings to feeding plants and composting. This index could offer both the novice and seasoned gardener many great ideas!"<br /><br />Site Name: <a href="http://www.sks-bottle.com/GardeningContainers.html">SKS Bottle & Packaging</a><br /><br />I took a look and agree that it's a good resource. I am even more interested in their bottles and pots for homemade cosmetics and such. I make a hand salve, a last ditch treatment for gardeners' hands.<br /><br />I take shea butter that I order from <a href="http://www.agbangakarite.com/whole_bulksheabutter.php">this fair trade site</a>. I warm it in a sauce pan with an equal quantity of almond oil. I pour it into little pots and let it cool. I keep all but the container that's in current use in the refrigerator. I have used four ounce canning jars but <a href="http://www.sks-bottle.com/BathandBodyJars.html">these are much nicer</a>.<br /><br />While you're looking at the shea butter, take a look at <a href="http://www.agbangakarite.com/whole_grassbaskets.php">these market baskets</a>. I have one I take to the local farmers' market on Saturdays. Most weeks someone asks where they can get on like it.Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-16966785911348314762010-02-06T13:44:00.000-05:002010-02-12T13:53:27.220-05:00February 6th, Higher and DeeperThe snow kept coming. A large branch came down out of the big pine tree.<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DKcxh67zYZ4X46XKHSNMjA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbM1GNtrVSYnTXb8ipaBS4ZI_HMWHVYG88KmOhVCgkrofHMeLRtb1rWHNswJ-2uIkgAvxyHPPeL7UuHG1ZKuqRXZ8YNA98PJQK5UROoa65j7aagZzA4A22lQsSvulPgCVkWvZpxny4du8/s400/DSC01176.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100206?feat=embedwebsite">20100206</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Carolina Silverbell with the trunk buried and American holly 'Dan Fenton'<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ekOkZJrCMkpiLf5qH0sAEw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrlp0ngfB_M-HJtAmD6JdKL6-IY1-w8HN6ui6oEE_cyYmW2iu7QLTtksHQTf_A-VyB48sZtk_c2hJXRAlpBeNM0erjVbjIZGoI3GWIG-qRS7j35RQvGtc4GTfv9I0AUYLdGQVHTb2kL0/s400/DSC01185.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100206?feat=embedwebsite">20100206</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The meadow<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xsHlpA3nxQWC9lPpsaW_dw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtCjNbUhC87Zvaxq1oS3O-YgFmVbxST4zfbYqotB1odxQug8pIxkV0w5iaAwrus39GrE9YbTV6IbYJsIvfdmKLYrCTTExfEd60fK0hOs7gx9h_OeUZbxM03xHHW0K2nyAjCfq6J9bZI8/s400/DSC01181.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100206?feat=embedwebsite">20100206</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The shed disappearing<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jFZNUsLfoQVt21jfXtuuuw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjHuQLUC_L_Nr91m0uYVvyWxyLPV7xwbNfB4jLCKF18oPBFWrv0VE4z9AQr-pqMS-ZKIJXX_XTFXnT3_DlvM6F1npCjvszT_WJJE1NsXURIgk_rI2a3-YYN3GaX40U5x2923i7fLNHVg/s400/DSC01179.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100206?feat=embedwebsite">20100206</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Likewise the porch. Later I let a couple of the cats out and found cat tracks going all the way around the porch. One evidently tunneled under the snow and in through the hole in the screen door.<br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8YBjj344VzZUshYMspis1Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbYAFwzKvxDacTmwmMw5zFz5qKJ3W46PyZtTiR9n2iVAgxz6mFVWbnRnlSSJsjqtCVJr0eS6Wxeay6jiZHOXQMpoEn4KvPmv1LsLwaSG8nzSf4bNteorvGkAhiLh5JltZ92XPaREY4Yk/s400/DSC01184.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100206?feat=embedwebsite">20100206</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-59439507086272490522010-02-05T13:10:00.003-05:002010-02-12T13:41:45.816-05:00February 5th snow stormWe had a heckuva lot of snow for Virginia though we did not get hammered as hard as DC and Maryland did.<br /><br />Here is when things were just getting started.<br /><br />Red twig dogwoods<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0WBms62Ou9LXciY4M-h4IA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/S2yYCqMF08I/AAAAAAAABtY/w8jTPjsm11A/s400/DSC01152.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Oakleaf hydrangeas and Sweetbay magnolia<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7cKv0c9ISAtaxs7R3BoowQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4LpJ6dsnOpiau68hUX4Vzw1QZkfPU6dAr5Zul8YLHbSMKtA3cpPATEbGmm4tnuEA_kb5h0a6QPba8d_eHcXn-B7Arm2Wo9KuhY2oKX_lSGowL9qaurtEzEklVDIhVOhZDEfObsoXJQc/s400/DSC01154.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />A lovely surprise to find in the snow. 'Jelena' witch hazel in full bloom. I had to shake a little of the snow off before I photographed it.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pEljVGdl6_ZXAaoofzOdFg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWlcIFcgeP_uV052-qm0QvWpbEIbfJiFzRdM554X6ryqfKHevKjAjidt4_f8_Sw0UtULYGegrmQssL4KCbIAKTADVkQckyXS2e1RkHNmtZrGAdhgHZbryQJaJ4Ku4jhnl1Q8kv-QaeoM/s400/DSC01156.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IgrprP3tSgq18Yb8CbVJJQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcyrgh2EdUkh9QpAPxzVykWo9j7bE90_ny4Jdpil4v1Axw9rK0nv4v1lEclkg8YcVwGOAowa77QgWaBRwRy_gVmu7R7XTURIdl1yLj6VKZoZrxKQ9dowOw3ph8XuKWoAwhgiJZ99HcMg/s400/DSC01158.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The wildflower meadow. <a href="http://throughthehedge.blogspot.com/2009/10/meadow-in-july.html">Click here</a> to see it in its summer glory.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NLILempS_Y6YSxKknoZcDw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHF5coIofBKoTKopFqGSzshJxOUm56yV41y13PqEtwcD5Vo_zqcu-RXK-yar7fqccCS1IdRw3wlK80odQYlyrEPPheB4beMj410-l5DbQIJoyH6ToJ3hS8w86McOjI6Obv1JAl-pb6Tvw/s400/DSC01166.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Hazelnut catkins<br />The funny thing about hazelnuts, or filberts, is that the catkins, the flower, looks like little wormy things while the <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Corylus_avellana.jpg&imgrefurl=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Corylus_avellana.jpg&usg=__yRplkaSneHyVE3D5cwCslHQx9kw=&h=611&w=830&sz=52&hl=en&start=13&sig2=Zyt8tVklGUXBSk3HzUCb0g&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=4Y8XDxhyb5uAaM:&tbnh=106&tbnw=144&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcorylus%2Bavellana%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26um%3D1&ei=z591S9uLNc_vlAed4MnuCw">maturing nuts </a>in their cups look like green flowers.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ki2WkD2Y6UcxWzsS4kPgUQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHetuPTeGtVkMjniVSxWHtdCXre2V90Av4PDK70QfQblhr1D_XsoCFY7wL24a6_1BlX85qUc7HROzR9NzjoJ2sS3_wliA0r-NuxS3qp-tqYCD86CqTKHQ6g5DIvDNxncGa09AERsXb98/s400/DSC01169.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TrXjNHC-YINVDHpq1J1tHQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/S2yZD3xB3YI/AAAAAAAABuM/af177yDLrH4/s400/DSC01172.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/20100205?feat=embedwebsite">20100205</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-22217389813960761292009-11-20T09:27:00.003-05:002009-11-20T09:37:37.444-05:00Fun indoors on a rainy dayHow do you amuse yourself when you can't work in the garden? I have been getting a flood of catalogs from nurseries and garden supply companies. Most of what they're pushing are holiday arrangements and house plants and garden tchotchkes. I'm waiting for the real garden porn to arrive, the nursery and seed catalogs. I love to sit with tea and catalogs and try to figure out where I can squeeze one more plant. In the meantime I will make do with what's on the web.<br /><br />The owner of a <a href="http://hometownseeds.com/">Hometown Seeds</a> sent me this link to their garden seed website. It's a nice looking site and they have a good inventory of annual, perennial and vegetable seeds. Go take a look and then leave me a comment with your favorite sources.Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-17559526129592863952009-10-18T19:04:00.006-05:002009-10-22T14:52:18.606-05:00OctoberIt was too cold and raw to work outside today - strange for the middle of October. I took a quick tour and took a few photos.<br /><br />A few late roses. This is Buck's Earthsong, the only one of his hardy roses that has done well for me. The rest seem awfully susceptible to black spot.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fTZGHS87Gl77yl-7LqPIlg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdt9SD8i340GxXqEb79hORP24WQbrMOdI-oqMbxThIn3utTCiQzwKXGEVsw6yTUYzeZ_eVuDjos2-Ug8hV1nUzbEySF4_iRYAyuhLstZ1At_w1d3SMfg0omEmY3L3sYY1ngpfLmNfl5w/s400/DSC01108.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Minou in her favorite lurking spot. The neighbor's wood pile is on the other side of the fence and the Chief Rodent Control Officer will sit here for hours waiting, waiting, waiting.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O9_Lbo50ElY7msmNfCpWCw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0tGmixMmsSwuCnMizjvqrL8F2SNdYcX7zunIidhfpKPl-PLPCcMKpRyeClwgPpz8ENxAYkaa6V9OEj2GutZM6Wk0MuIrD0q08vVGYot-42otuOmwibPPLNx10oKE_99YYe0QQi37iro/s400/DSC01101.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The front bed, replanted last fall about this time. In the back corner I added a fothergilla to replace the dead Franklinia. There's a mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs: Winterberry 'Red Sprite' (Ilex verticillata), Inkberry 'Shamrock' (Ilex glabra), Leucothoe 'Girard's Rainbow', Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zVfCJlGzk3zpkt8E78FcVw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ANbJ-wcqHBIkGGAxeRzqnqxPoBgyDIQU4h6nDTEAm8qEHnCzd9ekt-iWJ6A64i_HdWHzKOlQUDlPBHIbgtXN3T5F7BzTSE2XejsG2Yz3RIqmx82r4hZrvFy0FKvbqc0rHH7jCsDW_GQ/s400/DSC01109.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/b6Qjqc94TjvOwBXmNcTYCQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt6K-V8SmKOlDhpNrGqXB14p0N2eqykb9v4bdQUguXpE52Q9qDa3YsFKU8-mhhxvFfvOy2sGp5e7oZZpnOpyfAD4Z9j1EscZpnu54PYDnweyM_sTB2-5JDdp08eV-H2tFeA6UydMQwWA/s400/DSC01110.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I spotted this variegated version of a blue holly called 'Honey Maid' on a recent trip to the nursery. I had to have it even though I wasn't sure what I would do with it. I've decided to extend the back shrub island into the side yard, tie it in with the lone dogwood and plant the holly in the middle. That will also give me more room for azaleas next fall.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NoC90kREHIkiBQDbwKEKtg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ymnss-Awn77cgKDMTxs8Zb4s0W3nSvJ0W_fmoA8_cACei_lTj62likuVoD7V9D26D3vgbndqfvJKUizxlX2FZXJAsyEWyxoy3zXTg9KyXoBi9TKpGHMIFCZUCkFc50vWdYhEFnJP8_U/s400/DSC01104.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The blueberries have finally taken hold and grown. These are Sunshine Blue, a southern highbush variety. It's supposed to be more tolerant of less acid soil so I tried them near the house. I have 3 or 4 other varieties at the back of the yard so they can all cross pollinate each other. Sunshine Blue is a nice landscape plant with blue green, semi-evergreen foliage and rather showy pink flowers. I had planted two sourwoods to give some height. One survived and is doing well. One died so I replaced it with a white fringe tree. My neighbor has one that's doing well and it's lovely when it's in bloom.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/emN0WI1QHNZt4_OKKJ32tQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgEJx_IwLY33LUJ1pcrxOA4-A-NEiFulR3sSuyaV2EirqVm4JMBx5yh4NkN0A1YAegfKrXVdFCHDViHEuzkvMs6z4LiVlBneV1x3i0ELNXMQkMaOehjQsVfrCcp5Iy9LP6eCMWbPUAf0/s400/DSC01107.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-47258010046641931192009-07-15T15:18:00.003-05:002009-10-19T15:29:42.330-05:00Meadow in JulyThis is the second full growing season for the wildflower meadow. I had imagined it as a swoosh of native grasses studded with flowers. Instead I have a 5 to 6 foot high, solid wall of blooming forbs. I'm not complaining mind you but I'm still trying to revise my expectations. The bees, butterflies and birds give it top marks. <a href="http://throughthehedge.blogspot.com/2008/11/wildflower-meadow-2008.html">Here's what it looked like last year</a> and the <a href="http://throughthehedge.blogspot.com/2007/05/wildflower-meadow-big-project-for-2007.html">year before</a>.<br /><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8JW1y1GtAXpAIXfw5ee97g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJFe-pBCNe_F9b2Z8si2xR0EwqKBIxhpbEAnB33cLswL06FNgYl93FL8LzgivaPzoW3TwPJdsk36HJd3_lneArfiwdI22D23wY8e7qoeWmPLD11O0jYccnS5_mUTMxfRjA2Q-YTZKsOc/s400/DSC01036.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/200907?feat=embedwebsite">200907</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bfS9inhEF0No5H8xzP_5PA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsYrmL2e1-ML3Bgs0882TdYxAzuZdyfDGnEpNhEp9PL0DhwQDNdCOanghnh36Ra2OD6ONfL9iaAmrjJTISmqFPkvzIpeFY80T9_2rRGYI9gIWHiIOof9mDPWjsMH2zVSVZz6Z_ArePAw/s400/DSC01038.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/200907?feat=embedwebsite">200907</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K3dleTpBc9A900Lo6qME1g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/StkMExMJiUI/AAAAAAAABgc/t8dEMvYxXmc/s400/DSC01039.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/200907?feat=embedwebsite">200907</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OOemCApAz1zAi6Z-tMrqug?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppbXtknEuUoRtcW8bUc3qtEWI-ikW5q0C112BykQrzxibN0yPgp3i3qVL9xZZ6SHq38zJDVRkPsySeQ6jO1JhRXdudt-c437pDTOhZiYVb1DdEWyvuku2OD6zhxwaNzar0Up13iQ10SM/s400/DSC01044.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/200907?feat=embedwebsite">200907</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VdfbfSSESsvLkNRCsIKnOA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/StkMNbiwEOI/AAAAAAAABgk/_v1E0lNQ0HU/s400/DSC01041.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/200907?feat=embedwebsite">200907</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-37727342569179235502009-05-19T14:46:00.001-05:002009-10-19T15:13:31.798-05:00May by Guest PhotographerMy friend Karen is a much better photographer than I. Happily she came to visit when there was lots in bloom and took these photos for me.<br /><br />Mountain Laurels<br /><br />Snowdrift, I think. I wish I didn't always lose the plant labels.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8DKawkifOTf-NOuwXSigZg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhDu1PgIFI/AAAAAAAABMg/Wku-yOI3RfM/s400/IMG_0110.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jd9TngcKD4t7iPEeoiYDfg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhDw-82KgI/AAAAAAAABMk/VsM9eMgdkh0/s400/IMG_0111.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Meadow about hip high<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tYHviuZmLDU1i1SJjwEpIg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhC5_x2NeI/AAAAAAAABLs/xsDrdLIajFk/s400/IMG_0093.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Coral bells in the front bed. I grew these from seed labeled Heuchera americanum. Since the native has non-descript whitish flowers and these range from pink through salmon to red, I got duped. Still, these are pretty.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XV6LELjKn8NHKidE2QX0FA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5CIJ6fqekYp7T8QPW6YbddLD5JGSCEMixuz0uTW727bgFFzQ1ZsRsk-H75jYX9RCaDsSv1Ofieh7R-cfh_AMrWh6_N49HJcTZrMwkovBgqL-BBZXREWldICDoqjxofKDZtmU7VReXOg/s400/IMG_0106.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Herb bed with chive blossoms<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/36loaiKxecWLWCtCX09vcQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOXpjed-7kyS-6oOqhzk-Mo14uLoOlz4a0eqh5PMnUCRoEEW_mnxIHhLPFn83zNJCajlsqLyHS_eK9K6AtX1p56vY7aV1HBWw_anjE3g2j_4d9_SoGiS_-jJFPzJ-K9yxhDc0z3eSYFc/s400/IMG_0089.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Roses<br /><br />Westerland, gaudy but one of my favorites.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7KLF0RQIrpsIxPajpaHrUQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoaKBaWlBRp1k9sLIsQk1NgAlx9ZQC90sWnX4L3mNFJiehuWlMZiZAJV2KA6uIGEu7bIrpa6QsSKBzPdQpSRerAz-eCgROD_N2FuTx4v6wCCEuhjKnsQWV9p9cs-0ElUKW5IatAz-G58/s400/IMG_0087.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Autumn Sunset, a sport of Westerland. These are both Kordes roses. I have very good luck with them, hardy and though they get some blackspot, it doesn't seem to incovenience them.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p27BgIzt64z3Ez4yu3lIag?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHCYcLUJlQSIGimx29JBwTh6YzTj-QiTQaB5trVlu7rqxwsbEwLIaZCnxbpiY69tuoHc7ZT80U6wQaGGiTk3HwXNVQX7ZYjM1Pbfq385nh51gffpQA6weXdrFaWdfM51jtXM49n2MJug/s400/IMG_0100.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Summer Wine and Siberian Irises<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yVerej3h4DfOzsQNUtO7Qw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5NHs5gfdPJp9AU0jQx_Zz1VV_gQXEGB27xlQ46anftZZD_FAIURs8tkQ5m_jXTQ1PGQjyAFCillq4DYEoI7niQoK19e0ITpB8BwLbP5DzeA7CBK6E2K_cYBc8TWIlobx18R2NJSyp5w/s400/IMG_0097.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1aARgJQwRneVJa94pO74Lg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhCwAnCldI/AAAAAAAABLk/BtSx9_NQZLQ/s400/IMG_0090.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />I've kept planting climbers along my neighbor's board fence. This fall I dug out Rambling Rector, an alarmingly vigorous white one and moved it to a friend's yard. In its place I planted an <a href="http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/climbers/alchymist.html">Alchymist</a>, another Kordes rose.<br /><br />Either Morning Has Broken or Sunsprite - whichever, it's a cheerful color.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1cRrcafDJsOnoTf7AM_CmA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhClo4KLOI/AAAAAAAABLc/rJsSxbfOtgs/s400/IMG_0088.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The Impressionist -<br />Once in a while Heirloom Roses produces a new rose that makes it worth doing business with them. They send pathetically small, barely rooted cuttings and the shipping from the West Coast is staggering. I had to have this and it has fulfilled it's promise. It's getting some size and will be trellised to my front wall. I think one of the parents is Distant Drums, a really ugly rose.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OSU8HRqjn6GaouipnN_QmQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhDybkedLI/AAAAAAAABMo/Zx4B90fOdA0/s400/IMG_0112.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/Karen200905?feat=embedwebsite">Karen200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-54651520353802610592009-05-01T20:00:00.001-05:002009-10-22T14:59:31.339-05:00May 2009May<br />The first flower on my pawpaw. Maybe next year the smaller tree will bloom and I'll get fruit. I finally got to taste one at a garden festival. It's creamy, sort of like banana but with a hint of something else. The blossoms are rather erotic looking, like something Georgia O'Keefe would paint.<br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/B-ehvC6CDMLFnzdjt9Nf6w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyqZ2kgB3UJoW3wSi94m0vBCPGrquX_bC658hYN-Qn0Nm2bh6JpoIWN6xhcNVEbWeKoXhdfgaQHvJXOdTb9ji62NhCthKSXf3VQ7e3VWtUf-bAf65ddr2JjUwezWQD4A-i4jWZeDhf1I/s288/DSC00992.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200905?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W6EDESpfGZxIFCa7ijnTmQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxN049He2qsj5CETeccwD8pi-k13uVhB6zYopm23ygVZErbs6J4eXxfwuLFIDfiJoCLSfeg-6wsbjRmQx4wVenAeKenWWE0jyNISqaL0ZZGxG-EzfMLQRtqlC6_CRmLoV88D6gwL7FtU/s288/DSC00991.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200905?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Some of the established native azaleas:<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O6Ma-uvj7gJJm1N-tWv_-w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0WK0Q1vZTiOhJWKJCYUU-7Y-6l0h0aqjdcAiGnZlwggPT2xungMM1a_VVK6cZj9YlX_NC0v79dUtVqdRGMrdNFCnqLEZ4F-jccQpu0KJawo0lG0VQOj8MjzYd0P_pjBMy8kDHW8KqBY/s288/DSC00999.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200905?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vobj2wfqlm4LmSPyaIkxMg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RgW347T-PdXD7fKaroFKv0k7LHNKrI5HpS-51zfsUCOWbvGHpN97nxIeZJEhY5DmDJ63_r0SgzFbqA3O4ClOunWhMscEwLJ3NXNaZPvNTZ2ZqA_o-gDM4Ovl_myt3FZ7NriMTIWuxVU/s288/DSC01007.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200905?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I wouldn't stake my life that these are straight natives but instead are some of the commercially available hybrids:<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LqjdXU27MU_y3Usryz6Cwg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SjhEjGDBlTI/AAAAAAAABOA/Lgl6n0sqd6w/s288/DSC01026.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200905?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200905</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-80740458133930189432009-04-15T18:49:00.000-05:002009-10-19T15:09:22.139-05:00AzaleasTwo winters ago I planted a bunch of seeds of east coast native azaleas. These are deciduous and fall into two main color groups: pink to white and yellow through orange to red. I joined two azalea societies so I could buy from their members' seed exchanges and staff from a couple of arboretums kindly shared some seeds. I've written about the perils and plagues of the seed starting <a href="http://throughthehedge.blogspot.com/2009/01/baby-pictures-azalea-seedlings.html">elsewhere</a>. These have been in trays or pots through two seasons. I wintered them over in the basement last year and ended up with 18 well rooted, well grown 1 gallon sized plants and 10 more smaller ones. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vXtc5BDlcF1jSK1RnPfvJw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNx2Mvri9Gbo6r19uGdmTWJCPC4kIJwvS35IzdIs5KBoTDjBXfENggKjwcIEs1h3n3Lj0weDeM09l_Y7_uCBMlzX7Nt3XgOexD0n_NgW_z4w36gMLhIkcU_dhDnp2PE3-Y7XSDkqGJQE/s800/DSC00978.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200905?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200905</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The runts are in the basement under lights again but the larger ones are planted in Hagen's Woods, a large island of trees and shrubs in my backyard.<br /><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3_7i7_WGUe1f0Ps2J3DzMA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8bWJ_GkYLPnjXG4XZDpDtSrhX1SZuZyq_Qf60YEhWApFixqeuCX2xQQRxEL0dhqjrPyOBdKHKyYRo1Wtt6TAG81jE_R3G_xQbWwDj3eEu8LTUER3xvLOm9rWo5xKT7VoQwLDEO9mNoA/s400/DSC01098.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The small things in the foreground are azaleas. There's also a Franklinia alatamaha to replace the one in my front foundation bed that struggled and died. <br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VWcRzmxqePCFJDSAQAI27g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFDAYBh6Orq2CyauZqH-hx52t4DmbR5sD74kdM7y3gic0RXT_CGqg7u4YtTeceYo8ydWYqicnus6_f6DAFRfwdTR_b4sFm1f0xJ0hUvMfL9mtoVZAVC_XT1lYPh5W30i20zDmw0JTcH8/s400/DSC01102.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />I still have to make more chicken wire fences to hold off the rabbits. If I don't protect young trees and shrubs they will eat them to the ground during the winter.<br /><br />Basement Light Cart<br />This is a shelving unit I bought at Lowes. Shelving.com sells the same sort of shelving in any dimensions you can think of. I added wheels to this set and for now am using some honking big compact fluorescents. I bought a bunch of long 'shop light' fluorescent fixtures and tubes and when I have time will hang those instead.<br /><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-BQMRgHtYrKjMrofCqGM9Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/StuRaCRlNwI/AAAAAAAABi4/2AWyVgyML0w/s400/DSC01112.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u-Tt_F-z23-dHeElebgJKA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TD3ndMb2gHKTcV5f0HjvJL1Lur17q-zaDXETqPyGlzgFr5vVURuPMr4Ga6Zvk0-wecFapa_DSOorCqLKTdPe1r9sEh-1uWGZnseqb4CvZ1zAgUWFKg7scmJDopLucMAnK5B3JONu4cc/s400/DSC01111.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AHZ-c_uUV-smvb-_Z2Yl2A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQsH-kHBLRuEYxZmPUoA363HBMFF1enQzgPuP2_rkyu7bKqmg26VHnn6Tq5YpfayEWPtFuxRKil_TPOROHJ1EldzJ56FadlBz1tSxZ8AX5t5vdDcCbjj6B458GVjcL0Tqw71bDokmcXOY/s400/DSC01113.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200910?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200910</a></td></tr></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-32751897269436799582009-04-15T17:39:00.004-05:002009-04-15T17:54:51.533-05:00Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day 4/15/2009Today is actually very dark and rainy so I'm going to cheat and show you the flowers I cut and arranged on 4/12 for Easter dinner. Except for the daffodils these are all still in bloom in the yard today. The bluebells have filled in beautifully this year. They look best when they are massed. I didn't think they would last as cut flowers since they are rather floppy in form to start with but they did very well. They started dropping flower heads this morning so I tossed the arrangements when I got home.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://maydreamsgardens.blogspot.com/">May Dreams</a> for more Bloom Day<br /><br />The last of the daffodils and some sorta species tulips<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ji39bOWUtxq1Sey-GSfSIQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCMbK2NlRdZLv4TlZ9GlhGaRTJYa3w2ISbNXmo0WPSCwVGh4I47QhOUf50QcE_U2ephLNA-mp9Yk6y7MqU6WXXIph7rfBrOJQPY7vlCxKOExMhzas5xwcbK-GgyJch6YetAlZ72PP6JE/s400/DSC00970.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Bluebells and serviceberry blossoms for the kitchen table<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LKkTsmyyRpoxrcX8GyXCYA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbUa9ysiU3Lpnt4gbFlveRY0-XDSwm4JBsefeBOh-WpkfpFkAS9DJgxrF6nYMRYMSgjTyrGFFHIdK-fgNPVpijD8Rj05Zrvlt4Loh3eR_z510B3qWkPqchfyGQwoD_62DICrC_PiuhQA/s400/DSC00963.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Bluebells and pieris blossoms for the dinner table<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rBTQNPKZcnl6yuWvkvJ4kw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SeZhlisQ3_I/AAAAAAAABKk/Q4QwoQFzhZU/s400/DSC00965.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Other things blooming in my yard:<br />Plum tree<br />Apple tree is in bud<br />Spicebush is just finishing<br />Wood poppies are starting<br /><br />In the Shenandoah Valley the redbuds are in full bloom. The woods edge along the highways looks like someone took a broad paint brush and painted swathes of pinky purple.<a href="http://maydreamsgardens.blogspot.com/"></a>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-24928341348054190542009-04-06T18:02:00.003-05:002009-04-06T18:14:23.851-05:00April finally had some showersWe got some very welcome rain and the effect is very visible. Grass is green, violets in bloom, redbuds all along the highway are in the deep purply stage.<br /><br />I mowed the wildflower meadow and there is lots of new growth starting. Last summer this just swarmed and hummed with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wFB7jToAlMvrBNLkIYpovw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SdqJyl8XQ2I/AAAAAAAABHA/WTrG5AX3xvw/s400/DSC00923.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I have daffodils massed in the long bed by the board fence. This bed cycles through daffodils, Siberian irises and daylilies with tall climbing roses at the back. One of the roses, a hybrid musk called Rambling Rector is becoming a monster. I have an Alchymist on order that I'll grow in a pot this year. If it prospers I may look for a new home for Rector.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/R_AnOFbmVFG5FnlcKPYfWA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SdqJ0a0BBFI/AAAAAAAABHQ/35iPI15BZGk/DSC00944.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Cats contemplating daffodils<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DF2cYPtglBBtAG2jhMHaMg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xIJQ-x9j3StfecTHzs5A5Dszjm7otUlceoqQkUMRn9XQQ2fM4S1uit6o_8Q_zylLIHcxlLfWjS46aEBtd_eNLtsiSidWnoX7AvYthUM8_4Ab-fYEmzXDD3QVFhIQ_we0yKDUs4tw7rY/s400/DSC00919.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />The front bed has mostly spring ephemerals. And cats.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t9TBQWw3XpG0Nl-HYRVHLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SdqJ1NvL42I/AAAAAAAABHY/o4479EgGLL0/s400/DSC00932.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Dutchman's Breeches<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/osnT9iAFqWgY6wZAkWW9cA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaNVCQmonFR7DNEumKBnFnzC8ongeJ8ySqHaPC8-ah8E7thMe-TBTzOuBEeCD7SozjhHp6W2TwGTeg-uYnvnHHFwXpsqsSESfMtqq3nGp0LO60XjFn7vYsZJUcdTnptLZqo7D8ydbjXs/s400/DSC00945.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gXqPrq2LZ3BsXf5hcryKJQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlSXE0I6y2zQHK2U2ZSYZIAdgY4-Kt-W1396CunXE-zLgkZBa904lma_m1KyF5rTAfc3rMcSVZz37J52XgiMl2sfXTHzfBc5FLWMrwbDXsWd946aArYajlsbEQwl9ZWGv5TNsr_sL9YE/s400/DSC00948.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Bluebells went from this<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0MPmN5orG0SVRKhjZGvQzA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SdqJzvHqvvI/AAAAAAAABHI/uBWtuq39-lg/s400/DSC00931.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />to this<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WlqH94fW6ZjVdREEUSX0mQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/SdqJ3allIuI/AAAAAAAABHw/d8IcZWWobEM/s400/DSC00949.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia)<br />I planted a dozen of these last spring. So far I've counted 11 up this year. I love these. The flowers look similar to cyclamen flowers in colors from white through pink to purple.<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bv_f5iAXKKzYeDPslkxo6g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKeQWT_TY-AW5lrGhp7gTRNyed8iu49jGdeWurPFstPG4gIfcajNbc4ZwsbYGEiPQi1-HnSU-cQrsal69Lft4lqjE00i09W7ngxKk2IlYbwU-8-3FRp30E7ueHymZeWQeBgC2XeygJws/s400/DSC00950.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH200904?feat=embedwebsite">TTH200904</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-91471345366704719882009-03-15T16:06:00.002-05:002009-03-15T16:11:48.064-05:00Garden Bloggers Bloom Day March 2009Head over to <a href="http://maydreamsgardens.blogspot.com/2009/03/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-march-2009.html">May Dreams</a> to see bloggers reporting in on Bloom Day, the 15th of each month.<br /><br />In my yard:<br /><br />Crocuses in the rain<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W_h4Xjav9uI2sUeC7gAkxg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwkqWQstoQ94QAyFP7GJfkYSprqWAAgDW3_DR3VOwj8l73b-suKCi-M2QX-ZbxdDi02GQ64EBEovZAoikCddE0LY-tX0dU-GzUC24VIHeNdfhWzAZ7-587PG-zuZ8atK1ii1GDPldO18/s400/DSC00887.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JYMoiAgKzSoxEaSKQAPncA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/Sb1tQqLUkxI/AAAAAAAABFU/nnWjgXhWoTs/s400/DSC00892.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EKauxbnPeNNubJ80gej3sg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDI2LtgAZuUN1j0nAG0C4lL6hqjjKJgXD9yumg-_KhyphenhyphendsoFwPzVANm99901h9zevvqqM5CPWCENuYKNyxf7eNdy6y_kxxHr8ZvPiQqLYJu1-wXPTljBKTydsSeWnVMQMhVoWYZ2jEGkQ/s400/DSC00912.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Cold wet daffodils<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7Cj1RKVcolUoPlrJBhpm2Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/Sb1tRiUeqqI/AAAAAAAABFc/PcdzqE6TLrs/s400/DSC00893.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OEif2rTPXAl3xIqTRJsspQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgg-jEjguskThq0MtIE8hoSrNBhfRkAZi931lA_LhCfH0-2aZTb3Ksgd-JAuT57Rc89kM1D7-EYRniwCpP7AFA_yTITc3R6_PdlrhG6Cwv0VeanlGnTznHFsRwTHbaAK7mWy8BDrSEpo/s400/DSC00900.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Hazelnut catkins<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qY652rMl_FCe-v7ShZNiaA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WXFFKcQ5uC1BtUGFSOBLjJiBBJdsaWKIZ9OiKt8a4_QGtsnVegNo2IUv3vydNGrEOosde9ysQIHpE6aDnNu65xZfyJ0qipN2EAFwiWLveBOjKMZBU6TFeTZZtjlrF9uCReA0IlamXl4/s400/DSC00902.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Mountain Laurel buds<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wwed7P8tx_FqYai91d7PTA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vFsHA4q5AZARD18US_7Y72Vj4nTJWsj5E04M70zhM5dbzy5pZtjLhCLaExYHmWsyvCcFMf8Anipe35eAAHwUHDxnxeXNJff5271VuL10qHhr-vb36mqDuoNaBxFqsXrWWxJ20AqUbp8/s400/DSC00914.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Pieris just about to bloom<br /><table style="WIDTH: auto"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KGDfw1qNUM4OKFHjtHrF0Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7dUYhRAmKb4/Sb1tU-cn6WI/AAAAAAAABF8/AcqV6PeSFBY/s400/DSC00916.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/susanvhagen/TTH20090315?feat=embedwebsite">TTH20090315</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47298696167575891.post-12230851433116567972009-02-26T08:33:00.001-05:002009-02-26T08:34:15.087-05:00RobinsI looked out the kitchen window this morning and saw several robins picking and pecking under the apple tree. They are the first I've noticed. Can spring be far away?Susan Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842085996538727553noreply@blogger.com2