tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post211227145461618116..comments2023-10-23T09:03:47.596-05:00Comments on Lilacs and Roses: Gardening BookRoses and Lilacshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-34630108723291490592008-12-08T21:13:00.000-06:002008-12-08T21:13:00.000-06:00This certainly sounds like a book that I need!This certainly sounds like a book that I need!BeadedTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662802836032167316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-80852705919290938362008-12-08T14:54:00.000-06:002008-12-08T14:54:00.000-06:00Hi Gail, lots of time for reading books and catalo...Hi Gail, lots of time for reading books and catalogs on these long, cold nights.<BR/><BR/>Hi TC, I think that books remains to be written.<BR/><BR/>Hi Kathleen, I just ordered a couple more gardening books. Planing and preparing for next season.<BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-66068979120596896942008-12-08T13:27:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:27:00.000-06:00I Connie, I'll have to look at the Cunningham book...I Connie, I'll have to look at the Cunningham book. I have the original addition. I keep meaning to order the new one.<BR/><BR/>Hi Joey, nobody every thinks of everythng;) <BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-35348636425647550002008-12-08T13:25:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:25:00.000-06:00Hi Frances, I think you will find it a really help...Hi Frances, I think you will find it a really helpful book.<BR/><BR/>Hi Marmee, enduring our wintery days;)<BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-15136716585271336472008-12-08T10:48:00.000-06:002008-12-08T10:48:00.000-06:00Thanks, Marnie ~ I've added this book to my Christ...Thanks, Marnie ~ I've added this book to my Christmas Wish List. Great idea for my monarda (can't believe after all these years, I've never thought of cutting half for staggered heights)!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-43845829198697713572008-12-08T09:51:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:51:00.000-06:00We have something in common, as that is one of my ...We have something in common, as that is one of my favorite gardening books, as well. I checked it out so many times from the library that I decided I might as well buy my own, but I'm glad I waited...because by the time I purchased it the expanded edition was available. Another favorite book of mine is "Great Garden Companions" by Sally Jean Cunningham.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-38054170524455691712008-12-08T09:02:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:02:00.000-06:00marnie, this book sounds great, i will have to che...marnie, this book sounds great, i will have to check it out, thanks for the advice. hope you are enjoying your wintery days.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-89543325358931953022008-12-08T07:36:00.000-06:002008-12-08T07:36:00.000-06:00Hi Marnie, wow, I must have this book! I have see...Hi Marnie, wow, I must have this book! I have seen it on many lists of best gardening books and your glowing report has been just what I needed to go ahead and get it. I have so many gardening books, but those special tips about dividing perennials speaks to a need here. Thanks so much!<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-44470085334964154802008-12-08T07:11:00.000-06:002008-12-08T07:11:00.000-06:00Good morning OldCrow, it is a pretty good book.Hi ...Good morning OldCrow, it is a pretty good book.<BR/><BR/>Hi Cosmo, another gardener who has read and liked the book. It's probably the most read and most talked about book on the garden forums.<BR/><BR/>Hey Walk2Write, of course there is all kinds of gardening from extreme control to extreme neglect. This book is somewhere in the middle right;)<BR/><BR/>Hey Monica, I do that to. Most of the time I find the books disappointing.<BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-33303390626374434342008-12-08T07:05:00.000-06:002008-12-08T07:05:00.000-06:00Hi Gail, lots of time for reading books and catalo...Hi Gail, lots of time for reading books and catalogs on these long, cold nights.<BR/><BR/>Hi TC, I think that books remains to be written.<BR/><BR/>Hi Kathleen, I just ordered a couple more gardening books. Planing and preparing for next season.<BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-39933531601559371182008-12-07T07:59:00.000-06:002008-12-07T07:59:00.000-06:00You know, I have this habit of checking out all ki...You know, I have this habit of checking out all kinds of interesting books from my library and then... having to return them unread. This book is one of those, but thanks to your review, I'll make a point to check it out again!<BR/>~ MonicaMonica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-10199856536992633122008-12-06T17:12:00.000-06:002008-12-06T17:12:00.000-06:00I'm inclined to think like TC. You mean perenn...I'm inclined to think like TC. You mean perennials need tending? ;>} I thought they were supposed to be money- as well as timesavers. No wonder mine look more like runaway weeds than anything else at this point. Great recommendation, Marnie!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-67799594936911863322008-12-06T14:15:00.000-06:002008-12-06T14:15:00.000-06:00Hi, Marnie--This is my favorite book of all time. ...Hi, Marnie--This is my favorite book of all time. I have one or two I use more--usually for ID's because they have more color plates--but for actual perennial care this is the best one I've come across. She hates day lilies, though--she offers good advice, but I always remember that she doesn't like them. I hope you're staying warm--Cosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260783700118031314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-77426559686463478762008-12-06T04:28:00.000-06:002008-12-06T04:28:00.000-06:00Sounds like a great book.Sounds like a great book.oldcrow61https://www.blogger.com/profile/08037896874383359258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-16781451816852920852008-12-05T23:47:00.000-06:002008-12-05T23:47:00.000-06:00I have collected quite a few gardening books over ...I have collected quite a few gardening books over the years too Marnie but don't have this one. It does sound like a great gift, I'll have to check it out. I have several books on my wish list this year, and now, maybe one more...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-21773791549351092472008-12-05T19:00:00.000-06:002008-12-05T19:00:00.000-06:00Is there anything in there about the not-so-well-t...Is there anything in there about the not-so-well-tended perennial garden? <BR/>;~)TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-62050377379888100222008-12-05T18:01:00.000-06:002008-12-05T18:01:00.000-06:00Marnie,It's time for a new book...this one might ...Marnie,<BR/><BR/>It's time for a new book...this one might be the one! I am going to wander over to Amazon and check it out and then see if the local bookshop keeps or can order it. Have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-38722730936079944112008-12-05T15:33:00.000-06:002008-12-05T15:33:00.000-06:00Hi Dee, yes I've collected a few over the years. ...Hi Dee, yes I've collected a few over the years. This really is one of the best.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-69435288585001944632008-12-05T14:31:00.000-06:002008-12-05T14:31:00.000-06:00Great review. You made me want that book too. Oh...Great review. You made me want that book too. Oh gosh, and I have two shelves devoted to gardening books.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-14443023102226391102008-12-05T13:13:00.000-06:002008-12-05T13:13:00.000-06:00Hi Blossom, if your library is anything like mine,...Hi Blossom, if your library is anything like mine, their gardening books are ancient;)<BR/><BR/>Perennialgardener, you are very welcome. You may or may not find it interesting but a lot of people really like this book.<BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-27417181491308146252008-12-05T11:14:00.000-06:002008-12-05T11:14:00.000-06:00This looks like a great gardening resource Marnie!...This looks like a great gardening resource Marnie! I've seen this online, thanks for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-67256350793226329312008-12-05T11:08:00.000-06:002008-12-05T11:08:00.000-06:00This sounds like a really great book! I often com...This sounds like a really great book! I often come home from the library with several gardening books, and most of the time they are so-so. I'll have to look for this one next time.<BR/><BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-86122475498753158982008-12-05T10:03:00.000-06:002008-12-05T10:03:00.000-06:00Hi IVG, just something to consider. As Sharon sai...Hi IVG, just something to consider. As Sharon said, a seat-of-the- pants kinda gardener. I have to do things 'my way'. Of course that isn't always successful;) Occasionally there is a better way and someone else already found it;)<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-77145089717793003242008-12-05T09:59:00.000-06:002008-12-05T09:59:00.000-06:00Hi DogGeek, Santa will know who has been bad. Don...Hi DogGeek, Santa will know who has been bad. Don't try to fool him;)<BR/><BR/>Hi flowergardengirl, the book is writen in a friendly, relaxed style. Very easy to read.<BR/><BR/>Hi Cordwood, I loved that figure. Strange and unusual. YOur book sounds good. What's the name.<BR/><BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-9536428852895061232008-12-05T09:56:00.000-06:002008-12-05T09:56:00.000-06:00Hi Sharon. I know exactly how you feel. I have ...Hi Sharon. I know exactly how you feel. I have developed an 'eye' for spiders and snakes. I can see the tiniest spider form 100-yards in the dark...really. I hate 'em. Snakes are worse. I can sick the cats on snakes;) <BR/><BR/>I got scolded a while ago. Someone pointed out that spiders and snakes are a gardener's friend. Ya well, in this case the gardener's enemies are much preferable.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.com