tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post2349882905213190724..comments2023-12-23T04:37:14.632-08:00Comments on Gaia Garden: And This Year's Survivors & Thrivers Are.....Gaia Gardener:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-55289626920284331262011-11-23T05:32:48.451-08:002011-11-23T05:32:48.451-08:00During this time of the year, the survivors steal ...During this time of the year, the survivors steal the show. The bush of asters look very lovely. Happy thanksgiving!Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-21090189500141724142011-11-10T09:46:49.488-08:002011-11-10T09:46:49.488-08:00Sherlock, I'm really not sure that I deserve t...Sherlock, I'm really not sure that I deserve the compliment of being called a "real gardener," but thank you!<br /><br />Claudia, thank you for your nice comment also!Gaia Gardener:https://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-32712525247630737432011-11-10T09:29:25.642-08:002011-11-10T09:29:25.642-08:00Ohio had a really extreme summer too. And the nat...Ohio had a really extreme summer too. And the natives are always ready to hang in there. Great photos too.gardeningnaturallywithclaudia.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882800588574623808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-51349624124947650472011-11-09T18:16:26.384-08:002011-11-09T18:16:26.384-08:00I don't think I have space for the sand love g...I don't think I have space for the sand love grass after looking into in some more. <br />I'll keep the heath aster offer in mind but am hoping my little rescued plants like their new homes. <br />Thank you. It is so nice to find out about plants that will survive here from real gardeners!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-26840797327132515332011-11-09T16:29:43.832-08:002011-11-09T16:29:43.832-08:00Sherlock, I've got lots more heath aster if yo...Sherlock, I've got lots more heath aster if you need some more (or want some seed). I'm digging the sand love grass out this fall - I think it's hardy enough to survive no matter what time of year you transplant it! <br /><br />Melanie, congrats on transplanting the gayfeather! I'm really rather surprised you had 2 out of 3 survive, given how deep their roots are supposed to be. What cleome did you get from your sister? The garden one, or one of the natives? If it's one of the natives, I might be interested in seeds from that, if and when you ever have extra to share.<br /><br />The sand love grass gets about 2 - 2 1/2 feet tall, with feathery, open seed heads. We have a sandy loam soil here, and it absolutely loves it. Be aware that the reason I have so much to share is that it's happily reseeding itself - which would be great, if they weren't in my front walkway flower bed!<br /><br />Jim, I'm looking forward to reading your next posts, both about your garden AND about your vacation! Glad to be of service with the false boneset.Gaia Gardener:https://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-88959923282229465352011-11-09T07:31:29.473-08:002011-11-09T07:31:29.473-08:00Here's a second to your amazement over the sur...Here's a second to your amazement over the survival of plants this year. And thanks for Id'ing the false boneset for me...I didn't know what it was.ProfessorRoushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827625019371233145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-2225932387044787712011-11-06T06:07:11.354-08:002011-11-06T06:07:11.354-08:00Love your list of survivors! I transplanted 3 gayf...Love your list of survivors! I transplanted 3 gayflowers out of our pasture last summer to put by the waterfall. Two of them survived and I LOVE 'em!! I love the vibrant purple spikes at the end of the summer. I was worried that they wouldn't bloom.. since they didn't until mid September! My sis-in-law harvested some cleome seed pods for me that she gave me last night. They were wild in her pasture. .and had NOOOOO water whatsoever, coupled with the heat. .and they still grew and bloomed! I'm planning to throw some of those seeds in the ground next spring too! I might be interested in a piece of the grass. .I'll have to look it up to see what it does! Enjoy your Sunday!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476707833109337386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-16475397383680897702011-11-05T20:43:20.947-07:002011-11-05T20:43:20.947-07:00I'm not sure I've ever really thought abou...I'm not sure I've ever really thought about ragweed. I certainly couldn't have identified it and did not know it could grow so tall! I wonder if it grows on my parents' farm but they called it something else. (My mom has odd names for some plants that I have found out aren't right! Ha.) <br />I like gayfeather and am glad it is spreading for you.<br />I'm hoping my heath aster plants settle in to where I moved them. One in the alley disappeared with the digging by the phone/internet people but one is out there still and I have about 6 in the front garden.<br />Sunflowers are just made to be here.<br />Your asters and goldenrod look great together.<br />I don't know where I'd put the sand love grass. When do you usually plant or divide that?<br />Here's to next year!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.com