tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post6516485059874670029..comments2023-10-23T09:03:47.596-05:00Comments on Lilacs and Roses: "Long about knee-deep in June, 'bout the time strewberries melt on the vine." ~ James Witcomb RileyRoses and Lilacshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-12642410380550213012009-07-05T09:13:18.516-05:002009-07-05T09:13:18.516-05:00So many beautiful photos! I looked for a rose call...So many beautiful photos! I looked for a rose called Chicago Peace, and I found this nice blog with a lot of nice photos. Thank You for the sight.Margrethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400696746518057490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-25544212507537772772009-07-02T07:43:16.835-05:002009-07-02T07:43:16.835-05:00Such lovely photos Marnie, I love your Golden Unic...Such lovely photos Marnie, I love your Golden Unicorn, such a pretty colour. The Sweet William instantly transported me back to childhood and our Sunday School Anniversary, every year the chapel would be full of flowers and the scent of Sweet William was wonderful, I remember we had them in our garden too and my Dad grew them in his allotment especially for cutting....sweet memories, thank you!ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-51670431071459390992009-07-01T18:41:43.923-05:002009-07-01T18:41:43.923-05:00Wonderful post as usual and I can relate to the me...Wonderful post as usual and I can relate to the melons and tomatoes. I do love that melon color both peachy and red. My maters aren't ripening to quickly. Not sure why at all. I agree that the heirloom have that good full flavor taste not found in hybrids. I purchased an organically grown Cherokee this week----yummy. I'm groing Better Boys which come close that you desire in a good mater.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-36078275080525915682009-07-01T14:13:38.089-05:002009-07-01T14:13:38.089-05:00Lovely blog... great bird shots along the side! I ...Lovely blog... great bird shots along the side! I love your mellow asiatic lilies with the Golden rose... what a match!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-82689421156743119842009-07-01T13:18:38.813-05:002009-07-01T13:18:38.813-05:00Beautiful!
I also am tapping my toes waiting on th...Beautiful!<br />I also am tapping my toes waiting on the tomatoes...I had a couple that were getting close to ripening and they are gone!!!<br />I think deer have found my gardens. I am finding all sorts of strange limbs of this and that eaten off....<br />I may end up putting up a fence this autumn. I do not mind sharing some things but not the tomatoes! I depend on the tomatoes! Tomatoes from the garden are the best.<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-83213023234009962932009-07-01T10:33:57.485-05:002009-07-01T10:33:57.485-05:00Beautiful flowers. And I couldn't agree more a...Beautiful flowers. And I couldn't agree more about the hybrids. They are largely a menace unless you care for the taste of cardboard.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-46336941587163653892009-07-01T09:32:12.400-05:002009-07-01T09:32:12.400-05:00Your melon Asiatic lilies are stunning, Marnie (mi...Your melon Asiatic lilies are stunning, Marnie (mine have yet to bloom) as is the rest of your post and lovely photos. My blogging days will also be limited this summmer but it's always a delight to catch up with you. Happy July (where did June go)!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-28235147078479662702009-06-30T22:27:58.106-05:002009-06-30T22:27:58.106-05:00I like all of your flowers here, including lamb...I like all of your flowers here, including lamb's ear. I keep it in its boundaries, though, and decided a couple years ago that it didn't need to be in my vegetable garden.<br /><br />Your tomato does look like it should be starting to ripen soon. I'm sorry to hear Mr. Stripey doesn't taste good. I have one in my garden this year. I don't remember how many kinds I planted, but not any more than what you have.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-38801124128354006182009-06-30T22:16:43.474-05:002009-06-30T22:16:43.474-05:00Marnie! You're a compulsive weeder? Come on ov...Marnie! You're a compulsive weeder? Come on over to my house! ;-)<br /><br />Your lilies and rose are absolutely beautiful. The colors are so soft and lovely. Where did I put my list? I love your geranium Max Frei. I can't believe you have had it so long. Sweet William reminds me of my grandmother. I usually have that, but didn't put any in this year. I am one of those that love Lamb's Ear. It's texture and color add so much interest in the garden. <br /><br />You will have to let us know if you think Kellog's Breakfast is as good as they say. That is one I haven't heard of.Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-12065251536126191162009-06-30T21:23:59.700-05:002009-06-30T21:23:59.700-05:00When I was a kid, I was CRAZY for Tiger Lilies, an...When I was a kid, I was CRAZY for Tiger Lilies, and I was lucky enough to have wild ones growing through the fence of our back yard when I was little. I don't really care for white lilies, but I think yellow, orange, mellon, and red are awesome. Love yours!TatteredSpinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464850359953881693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-62319231045588525292009-06-30T13:02:36.966-05:002009-06-30T13:02:36.966-05:00The unicorn rose is to die for! I have some tomato...The unicorn rose is to die for! I have some tomatoes but only as big as a walnut, they are the only thing doing well!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-33536556978721431922009-06-30T12:19:08.197-05:002009-06-30T12:19:08.197-05:00Melon...I have never called that color Melon. I l...Melon...I have never called that color Melon. I like it! It is one of my favorite flower colors as well.Gaylehttp://www.mountainmoma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-72782846482885961902009-06-30T08:58:03.072-05:002009-06-30T08:58:03.072-05:00All your pictures were beautiful, but I especially...All your pictures were beautiful, but I especially loved the melon colored Asiatic Lilies and the rose of the same color. Beautiful, just beautiful!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-89366970673646945672009-06-30T07:51:04.796-05:002009-06-30T07:51:04.796-05:00Hi BeadedTail, I agree Sweet William is both beaut...Hi BeadedTail, I agree Sweet William is both beautiful and has that wonderful spicy fragrance. Every morning and evening I check those tomatoes. No sign of color yet.<br /><br />Hi Mildred, thank you for those kind words. Children love the lambs ear too. There is a weed called velvet leaf that has an amazing texture. I'm sorry about your mom. It's nice to hear she enjoyed simple things like the feel of a furry plant.<br /><br />Hi Beckie, can you believe tomorrow is July? Where is the time going? Griffin Buck named all his roses odd names. Distant Drums, Pearlie Mae, Country Dancer to name a few;)<br /><br />Kathleen, I feel the same way. Wasn't yesterday May;) I got my tomatoes in the ground very late because of all the rain and the cold spring weather. That's why I decided to get a couple hot house plants already blooming and fairly large. I have four in pots this year so I can push them a little for faster growth.<br /><br />Old Crow, I read somewhere Brandywine is supposed to be the best tasting heirloom. Of course that's subjective. They certainly are worth growing.<br /><br />Hi Marmee, we will soon see for ourselves how Mr Stripy tastes;) So many people have complained about him, I just have a bad feeling.<br /><br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-67833760497678760742009-06-30T07:31:17.230-05:002009-06-30T07:31:17.230-05:00Hi SweetBay, glad to find another Black Krim lover...Hi SweetBay, glad to find another Black Krim lover. Along with Cherokee Purple, BK is probably my favorite.<br /><br />Hi Patsi, so far German Johnson has more tomatoes than Celebrity and Super Sweet 100. This is my first time growing it but it has 11 fruit now. This seems amazing for an heirloom. The Kellogg's Breakfast is full of blooms so I'm hopefull.<br /><br />Susie, Brandywine never produced much fruit in my garden and I've heard others say the same. The taste is great but don't expect to get a large amount of fruit.<br /><br />Hi Racquel, I'm just hoping Mr Stripey isn't as bad as some say. Different soils and weather can make a difference so we can hope.<br /><br />Lisa, the Cherokee Purples are one of the best. We have fun here at work doing little taste tests and Cherokee is a favorite of everyone.<br /><br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-78940845638387945792009-06-30T05:59:32.041-05:002009-06-30T05:59:32.041-05:00how exciting to be waiting on your ripening tomato...how exciting to be waiting on your ripening tomatoes...i have harvested one and we ate it right away. soon very soon we will have lots. <br />i didn't know that about mr. stripey...we planted some...i hope they will be good. <br />your sweet william and geraniums are both wonderful. i have not planted any daylilies here at the farm. <br />the buff coloured rose is nice. <br />enjoy all of your june blooms.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-55014450367513247152009-06-30T04:54:46.136-05:002009-06-30T04:54:46.136-05:00Beautiful photos. I usually grow a few Brandywine...Beautiful photos. I usually grow a few Brandywines each year. You're right, they are not huge producers but they taste great.oldcrow61https://www.blogger.com/profile/08037896874383359258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-44665026883295006692009-06-29T22:16:45.459-05:002009-06-29T22:16:45.459-05:00I'm having tomato envy too Marnie! Wow. You ...I'm having tomato envy too Marnie! Wow. You will be harvesting soon. Mine are so far from that because of our cool June who knows what will happen? <br />I'm loving your favorite color of the week too. It's so soft and beautiful. I don't think I have anything in that color and now I need something! Maybe a David Austin rose??? I hardly ever let my Lambs Ear bloom. I prefer only to have the foliage but your photo of the blooms is really pretty. Can you believe June is almost over? I feel like summer just started and now all our stores will have back to school stuff out (right after July 4th). I hope it will slow down...Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-7251149313358481762009-06-29T21:34:14.099-05:002009-06-29T21:34:14.099-05:00Marnie, love the lilies and the rose-especially th...Marnie, love the lilies and the rose-especially the name. :0 I will have to look for that one. the quote brought a smile 'knee-deep', although I would say we are neck deep now.<br /><br />Way to go on the And it's not cheating to buy one with blooms!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-14840751052861512312009-06-29T20:48:40.159-05:002009-06-29T20:48:40.159-05:00I'm visiting via Susie's blog. What prett...I'm visiting via Susie's blog. What pretty flowers, especially those Asiatic lilies. My mom was blind and she absolutely loved lamb's ears in the garden. She loved to touch the soft, velvety leaves. You have such a lovely blog and wonderful photography.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-43998396703863324932009-06-29T19:59:58.654-05:002009-06-29T19:59:58.654-05:00Our tiger lilies are blooming right now and I just...Our tiger lilies are blooming right now and I just love that punch of orange. I haven't seen the melon colored ones and they are lovely! The picture of your Sweet William reminded me how much I love that plant! And I'm so ready for tomato season!BeadedTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662802836032167316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-14766405665014967362009-06-29T19:31:19.965-05:002009-06-29T19:31:19.965-05:00Marnie, I think we are a little deeeper into June ...Marnie, I think we are a little deeeper into June now. Ha... I am glad to hear that Cherokee Purple tomatoes are good because that is the only one we have. I have never grown one before and it is in a topsy turvy gizmo. A couple of them are about to ripen. It is exciting to think we will have a ripe tomato out of our garden, so to speak.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-20845062917564906182009-06-29T19:05:34.995-05:002009-06-29T19:05:34.995-05:00Those lillies are a gorgeous shade of melen. :) I...Those lillies are a gorgeous shade of melen. :) I planted Mr Stripey too, the coloring was interesting. Looks like you will be enjoying fresh homegrown maters soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-29515680894728114362009-06-29T17:59:10.069-05:002009-06-29T17:59:10.069-05:00Marnie those lilies are really pretty. I really li...Marnie those lilies are really pretty. I really like that last color. Thanks for filling us in on tomatoes. I planted the Sweet 100 and it has producing like crazy. Those maters are delicious. I'm also growing Brandywine. I have a couple of fruits on the vine right now. But between the heat, no rain and the caterpillars I'm having a time with them.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-6193578131021801902009-06-29T16:21:15.423-05:002009-06-29T16:21:15.423-05:00Got to try "Geranium sanguineum Max Frei"...Got to try "Geranium sanguineum Max Frei". Thanks.<br /><br />Great picks Marnie !<br />Kellog's Breakfast and German Johnson gave us limited production and were very good tasting.<br />But Mortgage Lifter and Black Krim were excelllent production and TASTE !!!<br />Mr. Stripey was rather mild :)Patsihttp://pseewald.comnoreply@blogger.com