tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post4266369931539492938..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Foliage Follow-Up - February 2012scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-6536836552108142282012-02-20T13:48:58.514-08:002012-02-20T13:48:58.514-08:00Sold!Sold!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-24855078906209490202012-02-20T11:41:50.292-08:002012-02-20T11:41:50.292-08:00Thanks...you DO have to squint to see it...but it&...Thanks...you DO have to squint to see it...but it's there ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-76259465405321564402012-02-20T11:41:27.363-08:002012-02-20T11:41:27.363-08:00I think you're probably right, Christina...I h...I think you're probably right, Christina...I haven't seen a single seedling...but even if it did seed around, I'd stil love it! Thanks for the reminder about Foliage Day...do you think it's ok if I re-post this for it???scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-78885504367978969522012-02-20T11:40:35.460-08:002012-02-20T11:40:35.460-08:00I totally don't blame you for focusing on nati...I totally don't blame you for focusing on natives...your summers have really proved trying for all but the hardiest plants. Still, I think your garden is amazingly rich...and has such a sense of honesty. I'm really ready for spring now, too...bring it on!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-62249523663209566262012-02-20T11:39:20.792-08:002012-02-20T11:39:20.792-08:00We are definitely on track with spring, Sue...and ...We are definitely on track with spring, Sue...and yeah, my grasses were looking pretty sad, for the most part...I actually cut them all back this weekend in preparation for their spring growth spurt!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-11662085076308988702012-02-20T11:38:32.224-08:002012-02-20T11:38:32.224-08:00Oh, Hanni, me too! Actually, it's more like I&...Oh, Hanni, me too! Actually, it's more like I'm just not organized enough to do 2 posts a day apart!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-29694636496124769872012-02-20T11:37:42.901-08:002012-02-20T11:37:42.901-08:00Thanks Tina...actually, none of the grasses are se...Thanks Tina...actually, none of the grasses are sedges (crazy, i know)! I actually don't have any sedges this year...maybe I'll add some though :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-59558538804705915922012-02-20T11:36:58.460-08:002012-02-20T11:36:58.460-08:00Yes...this winter really threw us all for a loop, ...Yes...this winter really threw us all for a loop, didn't it?scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-13682749372357174772012-02-20T11:36:39.408-08:002012-02-20T11:36:39.408-08:00Oh no! I hope spring comes soon for you!Oh no! I hope spring comes soon for you!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-78220554509939230332012-02-20T11:34:43.369-08:002012-02-20T11:34:43.369-08:00Yeah...most of my grasses were pretty much done-fo...Yeah...most of my grasses were pretty much done-for this past weekend, so I decided to finally cut them all back...good thing, too...there was already green coming up in most of the clumps!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-37427469809765228382012-02-20T11:33:59.239-08:002012-02-20T11:33:59.239-08:00It really is, Yael...just a shadow of itself durin...It really is, Yael...just a shadow of itself during summer...but still so graceful!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-62470783200695690062012-02-20T11:32:50.527-08:002012-02-20T11:32:50.527-08:00Good luck...it's just about time for them to b...Good luck...it's just about time for them to bravely start poking up now!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-90027978165009705532012-02-20T11:32:27.217-08:002012-02-20T11:32:27.217-08:00You are right, it does seed around far more than a...You are right, it does seed around far more than almost any Geranium I've ever seen...luckily, not enough for me to be a problem...but it's always good to have reminders to stay vigilant!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-38774698290168631612012-02-20T11:31:22.211-08:002012-02-20T11:31:22.211-08:00That grass is well-named, to be sure. Apparently i...That grass is well-named, to be sure. Apparently it blooms with long pink tassels at the end of its leaves in the spring...we'll see!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-32237638588214896782012-02-20T11:30:39.552-08:002012-02-20T11:30:39.552-08:00It does...you are so right! That grass is fab-u-lo...It does...you are so right! That grass is fab-u-lous!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-7881102424212731652012-02-20T11:30:19.098-08:002012-02-20T11:30:19.098-08:00Hahahaha...well, close-up, maybe...if I was VERY b...Hahahaha...well, close-up, maybe...if I was VERY brave, I'd show a wide shot...it's more like a mudball at the moment, to be honest ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-33968382437810877992012-02-20T11:29:48.699-08:002012-02-20T11:29:48.699-08:00Isn't is just charming...so lovely!Isn't is just charming...so lovely!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-81645065640272590842012-02-20T11:29:33.075-08:002012-02-20T11:29:33.075-08:00If you're ever in my area, Ryan, I'll dig ...If you're ever in my area, Ryan, I'll dig up a bit of it for you...it spread around quite a bit by stolons :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-11680516702436820632012-02-20T11:29:05.921-08:002012-02-20T11:29:05.921-08:00It's really is wonderful...I love seeing areas...It's really is wonderful...I love seeing areas in the woods just literally carpeted with the Oxalis!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-61104180681858755772012-02-20T11:28:34.959-08:002012-02-20T11:28:34.959-08:00Hahaha...it might be ok for you...especially if yo...Hahaha...it might be ok for you...especially if you mulch it a bit...they seem quiet the little survivors!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-28201841704622493262012-02-20T11:28:02.051-08:002012-02-20T11:28:02.051-08:00Isn't it, though...at this time of year, it...Isn't it, though...at this time of year, it's precious, indeed!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-1677117579008099032012-02-20T11:27:42.436-08:002012-02-20T11:27:42.436-08:00Thanks, Rose! OMG...if you are ever in my 'hoo...Thanks, Rose! OMG...if you are ever in my 'hood, look me up, I'm sure I can find a few plants to send you home with ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-88669924077020692152012-02-20T11:27:07.736-08:002012-02-20T11:27:07.736-08:00Glad you like the Oxalis...it's one of my favo...Glad you like the Oxalis...it's one of my favorite plants! That grass is so lovely, and never more so than during winter :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-50354286035758670692012-02-20T11:26:33.521-08:002012-02-20T11:26:33.521-08:00Isn't it, thought...i just love it!Isn't it, thought...i just love it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-26137244654914202512012-02-20T11:26:17.734-08:002012-02-20T11:26:17.734-08:00You're probably right, Pam...it looks like it ...You're probably right, Pam...it looks like it ought to be tough...but I have a feeling it is not! I actually tossed out 'Blackbird' last year for practically the same reason...those bare, leggy stems of the evergreen Euphorbias really annoy me...which I guess is more MY issue than theirs! I do love me some dark foliage ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com