tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post4487978541031529861..comments2024-03-13T01:12:05.347-07:00Comments on Weeding on the Wild Side: Container flowers and Vegetables, August 22, 2015Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-19939458804545162822015-08-29T16:27:27.209-07:002015-08-29T16:27:27.209-07:00Hannah your garden continues to impress with bloom...Hannah your garden continues to impress with blooms and veggies. I grow the same zukes, but we keep them smaller and less seed. i think they are the most delicious of the zukes.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-53576474192062640212015-08-29T09:45:55.228-07:002015-08-29T09:45:55.228-07:00The blooms are beautiful, and I love seeing your v...The blooms are beautiful, and I love seeing your veggies and especially those blueberries. What a wonderful hymn, beautifully sung and the video photographs were so beautiful. Really lifted me up this morning!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-64278453124869132182015-08-25T10:05:39.564-07:002015-08-25T10:05:39.564-07:00I'm glad she can't remember it, but it is ...I'm glad she can't remember it, but it is a favorite photo of mine. The move away from my grandparents and their wonderful garden was rather sad for me, at 5. I'm so much enjoying the summer vegetables, and what's left of this season's flowers.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-90662643253388521552015-08-25T03:10:58.584-07:002015-08-25T03:10:58.584-07:00Happy Birthday to your sister Hanna, smiling here ...Happy Birthday to your sister Hanna, smiling here over the haircut. Beautiful flowers and delicious looking veggies. Your macro of the cricket is outstanding. Thanks so much for linking with Today's Flowers and have a great week. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-84803252096133532282015-08-24T18:42:05.194-07:002015-08-24T18:42:05.194-07:00Thanks, Minoru, my sister is out in New York so I ...Thanks, Minoru, my sister is out in New York so I don't get to see her much. I have a lot of flowers and fruits but it is increasingly hard to take care of 2 acres and lots of hard work. But I'm really enjoying the pole beans, my favorite crop.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-11293206752504022132015-08-24T18:39:33.196-07:002015-08-24T18:39:33.196-07:00Thanks, Gunilla. The wind is coming from the ocea...Thanks, Gunilla. The wind is coming from the ocean now so things are cooler and the haze is gone. Hopefully some rain will actually come later this week.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-89330033218757971802015-08-24T18:35:36.907-07:002015-08-24T18:35:36.907-07:00Thanks, Tina, that's Asclepias curassavica, it...Thanks, Tina, that's Asclepias curassavica, it's supposed to be an annual here but has too long of a growing season so I had to bring it in over winter last year, but now it is rewarding me with flowers so I will bring it in again this winter.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-2361413871372589852015-08-24T18:34:14.176-07:002015-08-24T18:34:14.176-07:00Yes, we are fortunate, it's so sad to see what...Yes, we are fortunate, it's so sad to see what is happening to our state, though, and sad about those firefighters who were lost. I'm hoping it is all over soon. I appreciate the flowers, they are cheery.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-80023763922960206952015-08-24T18:30:48.155-07:002015-08-24T18:30:48.155-07:00Deep fried zucchini does sound delicious! I love ...Deep fried zucchini does sound delicious! I love this time of the year, all the veggies producing, as well as the fruit which is hard to keep up with.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-48195056947551585692015-08-24T18:29:30.200-07:002015-08-24T18:29:30.200-07:00Thanks, Angela, I was so happy to see it blooming....Thanks, Angela, I was so happy to see it blooming. I hope it becomes a big bush again.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-83916089491620661262015-08-24T13:50:17.593-07:002015-08-24T13:50:17.593-07:00Love the fuschia!Love the fuschia!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579473031377014416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-31702030753953539142015-08-24T12:21:22.579-07:002015-08-24T12:21:22.579-07:00Mmmm. Tomatoes, zucchini and blueberries. Wonderfu...Mmmm. Tomatoes, zucchini and blueberries. Wonderful ingredients for a great meal or eat on their own. Deep fried lightly battered zucchini is on the cards soon in Greece.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-90738338863936540482015-08-24T08:12:28.487-07:002015-08-24T08:12:28.487-07:00Beautiful flowers ! Fortunately you didn't hav...Beautiful flowers ! Fortunately you didn't have fire in your area !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-70631837195581501042015-08-24T06:47:41.008-07:002015-08-24T06:47:41.008-07:00I really like the colour of the tropical milkweed!...I really like the colour of the tropical milkweed! Gorgeous!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-8371193337244030172015-08-24T06:28:50.847-07:002015-08-24T06:28:50.847-07:00Hi! Happy birthday to your sister. I envy you tha...Hi! Happy birthday to your sister. I envy you that you have various kind of flowers and fruits.The Coreopsis tinctoria is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.Minoru Saitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217580635457149766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-89624823160551209892015-08-24T02:37:46.030-07:002015-08-24T02:37:46.030-07:00Lovely flowers! I hope you'll stay safe from t...Lovely flowers! I hope you'll stay safe from the fires. Enjoy your week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-53670505806692299702015-08-23T22:52:12.244-07:002015-08-23T22:52:12.244-07:00My brother was quite smug that he already got his....My brother was quite smug that he already got his. Blueberries don't do well everywhere, for sure. You must be able to grow some exotic fruit in Australia, guavas? Goji berries?Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-32840476384905159102015-08-23T22:29:05.107-07:002015-08-23T22:29:05.107-07:00How gorgeous is that photo of you guys waiting for...How gorgeous is that photo of you guys waiting for a treat!? Your blueberries look delicious. I planted blackberries but wasn't very successful. I think the bunch that were edible ended up with some sort of worm inside them, yuck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528403806024368437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-42280280697213781572015-08-23T18:36:32.099-07:002015-08-23T18:36:32.099-07:00The smell of the smoke reminds me of my inlaws'...The smell of the smoke reminds me of my inlaws' Hazel Dell street a few years in the past when lots of people had fires in their chimneys. The sunsets should be beautiful, I'll have to try to look tonight.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-48716487844091817422015-08-23T18:34:20.357-07:002015-08-23T18:34:20.357-07:00Parts. Parts are not so lovely, like gardens wher...Parts. Parts are not so lovely, like gardens where it's hard to drag a hose, which are a little crispy. I try to do a good job watering the vegetables, at least.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-6580934255679282002015-08-23T17:39:49.527-07:002015-08-23T17:39:49.527-07:00The haze created by the wildfires reminds me of th...The haze created by the wildfires reminds me of the old days, when the grass seed growers burned their fields every fall. It's kinda beautiful, but I feel guilty saying that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-14494560536156213202015-08-23T16:39:54.864-07:002015-08-23T16:39:54.864-07:00Wonderful looking flowers and produce Hannah :) Yo...Wonderful looking flowers and produce Hannah :) Your garden must be lovely. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-80645474868231946322015-08-23T13:10:20.737-07:002015-08-23T13:10:20.737-07:00I think science is sometimes falsely so called, tr...I think science is sometimes falsely so called, true science promotes health. At one time I did considerable trading of tomato seeds and have a lot of gene pool sitting there aging at my disposal, if I don't grow them out I will lose them eventually, it's just hard to figure out what to grow. Good taste doesn't always go with good productivity.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-16643920680670653062015-08-23T10:58:16.804-07:002015-08-23T10:58:16.804-07:00Thank you for the lovely photos of the flowers and...Thank you for the lovely photos of the flowers and vegetables/fruits, with their proper lineage &/or botanical names. I enjoyed looking at the tomatoes - when vegetables aren't very homogenous I am happy. Not too much Science going into that food, if you know what I mean :)<br />Have a Beautiful Day!<br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495323991307537519.post-53600396353244276832015-08-23T10:11:47.764-07:002015-08-23T10:11:47.764-07:00Thanks, Latane, that picture was taken when we wer...Thanks, Latane, that picture was taken when we were leaving my grandparents' house in South Carolina and moving to Houston, Texas. It's still smoky this morning, I hope the fire fighting in succeeding.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.com