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Apr 22, 2008 | 2:36 PM PST
There were several interesting events in the past couple of days. I spotted a couple of Indigo Bunting and the first male Red Breasted Grosbeak. I didn't get any pictures, but hopefully I will soon. There are some wild Irises and wild Spider Wort blooming. Someone asked me about the wild Irises so here is a picture.
Also in the wild garden, the Fire Pink (catchfly) are blooming.
Also blooming in the wild garden is the wild Columbine.
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ast year, after the spring freeze, I bought this Azalea, half dead for half price. $7.00.
How about a close up.
Also in one of my previous blogs, someone wanted to see the Kerria blooming again.
The first Clematis was blooming this morning. Here is a couple of pictures.
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I planted four containers with Impatiens for the back patio area which is always in the shade once the leaves develop on the tall Oak trees.
And now for my last project for this morning. The up-side-down tomato garden.
I hope this is entertaining for all of you who view it.
Y'all have a great day and happy gardening. The Hillbilly, Bill Mitchell
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Apr 22, 2008 | 3:24 PM PST
Hey, Bill, your photos are super, I love the wild flowers and want to make a bed just for them when I can. John |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 4:14 PM PST
Beautiful, beautiful. Love those wild irises. The rescue azaleas looks wonderful. |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 5:22 PM PST
Those irises are something else, Bill! A gardening friend once told me there was no such thing as a "wild" iris. This was the same friend who insisted that hostas are not "native" plants. To my way of thinking, a "wild" plant is any plant that plants itself. |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 6:25 PM PST
There are a multitude of wild irises that differ significantly from region to region. The one in my blog is the Crested Dwarf Iris, which is native to Kentucky. Your friend, Bill Mitchell |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 6:29 PM PST
Explain please. I don't know how an upside down tomato garden works. That is so exciting! I didn't see any of that jew I sent you. Did it live? Last edited by indianshadow46 on April 22nd at 6:30 PM. |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 6:57 PM PST
The jew is in my rock garden in several places and it is surviving and doing very well. I'll take a picture and post it for you. I would thank you for it but you know I am superstitious about thanking for a plant. Your friend, The Hillbilly |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 9:11 PM PST
Great pictures as always.....thanx ^v^ |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 10:22 PM PST
Bill - the flowers in your garden are very beautiful! |
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Apr 23, 2008 | 11:59 AM PST
The pictures are awesome and the flowers are beautiful as always:) I had a upside down tomato garden just like yours did really great. I tell my husband oh I have to go and look at Bill's blogs to see if there is any new pictures. You are going to have to start charging to see your pictures... JUST KIDDING:) Thank's Bill for the beautiful pictures:) |
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Apr 23, 2008 | 6:33 PM PST
There is one problem with the hanging tomato planter, I have to get a ladder to pee in it. Y'all have a great day and happy gardening. The Hillbilly |
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