tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post4929370743636707271..comments2024-03-29T06:59:09.558+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Sunday Selections # 201Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-16878543094070241862014-12-08T12:47:41.053+10:302014-12-08T12:47:41.053+10:30Red Nomad OZ; I fear I may be giving mine too much...Red Nomad OZ; I fear I may be giving mine too much water, so I'll be cutting back on that, most of the plants in that bed are pretty well established by now anyway. I must remember to get a photo of my daughter's kanga paws. <br /><br />Merle; I hope those freckle plants survive, they're looking good right now, but still small. Pink and green is a favourite combination of mine, my bedroom is pink and green in many different shades.<br /><br />Rose ~ from OZ; not as green as you think, this garden is very much a trial and error endeavour. <br /><br />Delores; thank you. I don't know about the dedication part, it's more along the lines of get out there and work for a few hours then forget about it for a fortnight. Which is why I'm choosing plants that can tolerate neglect. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-91653879340565849522014-12-07T23:51:39.768+10:302014-12-07T23:51:39.768+10:30I admire your dedication to your garden. It is tr...I admire your dedication to your garden. It is truly beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-6165731530077521252014-12-07T23:03:06.292+10:302014-12-07T23:03:06.292+10:30It's truly lovely River, it's coming along...It's truly lovely River, it's coming along beautifully. You have a natural green thumb, mine must be shrivelled and brown me-thinks :)Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-10102089844596502862014-12-07T21:10:03.564+10:302014-12-07T21:10:03.564+10:30Lots of flowers, I do like freckle plants, pink an...Lots of flowers, I do like freckle plants, pink and green you can't go wrong with that.<br />Merle...................Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-37729860744188375232014-12-07T20:30:13.254+10:302014-12-07T20:30:13.254+10:30They're all so pretty - but what a shame I hav...They're all so pretty - but what a shame I have a BLACK thumb!! We tried to grow Kangaroo Paws a while ago and managed to kill them, although they're supposed to be indestructible. Statice is about the only thing that thrives, then the parrots come and nip all the flowers off! Just as well there are Botanic Gardens :DRed Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-51340651056653693762014-12-07T19:11:46.214+10:302014-12-07T19:11:46.214+10:30Mimsie; the pots that were moved held the spring b...Mimsie; the pots that were moved held the spring bulbs, the freesias, anemones etc and they have died down now, I'll be lifting and cleaning them tomorrow and storing to plant again next autumn. I'm hoping that nobody steals the chairs after I put them out.<br /><br />Andrew; me too. I vaguely remember them from years ago, but only recall the colour. I'm not going to wait, I'll google for images.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-82009393202776549842014-12-07T17:46:10.729+10:302014-12-07T17:46:10.729+10:30The silver cineraria is interesting. I look forwar...The silver cineraria is interesting. I look forward to seeing what it looks like when it flowers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-32042709502027742742014-12-07T15:50:37.691+10:302014-12-07T15:50:37.691+10:30I was only thinking about you yesterday and hoping...I was only thinking about you yesterday and hoping you would do more about your garden in Sunday Selections and you have so thank you for reading my mind.<br />That mulch looks great and I'll have to see if we can't get some on our gardens as they dry out so quickly. I think if we buy a load we can get Ron (our gardening chap) to spread it for us. Will have to check with him.<br />I love everything you have planted and now you will have surprises when pots that were moved begin to flower.<br />The idea of two chairs for people is so thoughtful of you and I hope they appreciate it.<br />Those plants that were gift I know well but can't remember the name. I think my sister-in-law used to grow them years ago.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-34861554031848649332014-12-07T13:43:31.746+10:302014-12-07T13:43:31.746+10:30Elephant's Child; I love my header too, so muc...Elephant's Child; I love my header too, so much that I haven't changed it since the blog began. I pretend it is in the bottom of "my back garden" and I can sit there on hot summer evenings. Dreams are wonderful aren't they?<br /><br />Lee; this is the first silverdust I've seen in many years too. They're more common in old cottage gardens. I've given up hope for the cuttings, I'll get more from the same place and replant. <br />I can imagine how pretty your purple vista must be.<br /><br />lotta joy; yes, dusty miller, I was going to get some from the big nursery, then my local supermarket had a plant stand out in front and these were there very cheap. I went back the next day for two more but they were all gone. <br />I'm also constantly readjusting what I like to what will grow here.<br /><br />Gosia K; welcome to drifting. It's nice that we have opposing seasons, we can see your snow and 'feel' cooler in our summer heat and you can see our sunny gardens and flowers and imagine the warmth.<br /><br />Joanne; they're council workers, many of them on the 'work for the dole' scheme so they don't know much apart from spread this stuff over every garden bed. If I'd been home when they did the work I would have saved the cuttings and moved the bulbs pots myself. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-63581780888175875882014-12-07T09:21:54.371+10:302014-12-07T09:21:54.371+10:30The mulch is a good idea; too bad the workers were...The mulch is a good idea; too bad the workers weren't careful adding their mulch to the garden you obviously started. That said; it's looking very nice.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-86769124903551362422014-12-07T08:16:43.945+10:302014-12-07T08:16:43.945+10:30wow you have had some great flowers as the same as...wow you have had some great flowers as the same as mine in summer. But now is winter... Gosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-85831125099747858152014-12-07T07:49:07.258+10:302014-12-07T07:49:07.258+10:30This comment has been removed by the author.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-8883502994628113302014-12-07T07:49:06.925+10:302014-12-07T07:49:06.925+10:30We call Silverdust "Dusty Miller" here. ...We call Silverdust "Dusty Miller" here. Joe used to mistakenly call them "Earl Grays". (he's a city boy)<br /><br />When we first relocated from Indiana to Florida I planted all my regulars, and everything DIED in a week. I've had to readjust what I like versus what will grow.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-69473100642755885242014-12-07T07:08:49.550+10:302014-12-07T07:08:49.550+10:30The Silverdust is lovely. I've not seen it in ...The Silverdust is lovely. I've not seen it in years and years. We had it growing when I was a kid...and that IS years and years ago!<br /><br />I've got some agapanthus growing out from my back door...mine are white, too. When I planted them, a few years ago now, I thought they were the purple ones and, even though I do like the white, I was disappointed they weren't purple. All along the road as I drive from home to the supermarket at this time of the year it is a vision to behold with the purple agapanthus at ground level and the lavender jacaranda above. Beautiful!<br /><br />I, too, hope your cuttings reappear...hopefully, some at least will.<br /><br />Have a good week, River...and cuddles to Angel. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-36510006982023436872014-12-07T04:52:42.063+10:302014-12-07T04:52:42.063+10:30Woo Hoo. It is looking GOOD. I hope the missing ...Woo Hoo. It is looking GOOD. I hope the missing cuttings reappear.<br />PS: I have been meaning to say for ages just how much I love your header... that is a spot I would really like to spend a few hours in. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com