tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post7425301520236215286..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Backyard Renovation: Part 2scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-91479373879166044702012-01-17T14:50:56.552-08:002012-01-17T14:50:56.552-08:00Hi Scott, I'm finally catching up on some read...Hi Scott, I'm finally catching up on some reading after being on a mini-vacation. First, please don't stop writing long posts, they are really delightful to read. Second, I am totally in love with your plant selections. I really admired the contrasts of textures, color and heights as you featured your plants over the past year. I also appreciated your grasses in the fall with wonderful colors and interest. Between you and Catherine, I'm sold on adding Roxanne to my future garden as well as some Astrantia. Ruby Wedding is a stunner. Cheers, JenniRainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-87731220509751776522012-01-17T09:37:46.199-08:002012-01-17T09:37:46.199-08:00I know what you mean about mega-monster posts but ...I know what you mean about mega-monster posts but sometimes they are worth it! Geraniums were one of my first loves when I initially got into gardening seriously. Now that I am in the process of planning my own new garden this was a fun post to read since just last night I was making lists of things I want and trying to decide which part of the garden they should go in. I need to go back and include a few more Geraniums.Kaveh Maguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415126992728047743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-64192076390867136122012-01-17T07:26:17.950-08:002012-01-17T07:26:17.950-08:00Awww...thanks, James...I hope you like the finishe...Awww...thanks, James...I hope you like the finished garden :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-21473579757533769502012-01-17T07:25:56.196-08:002012-01-17T07:25:56.196-08:00Hi Pam...I know...I'm THRILLED with the respon...Hi Pam...I know...I'm THRILLED with the response I've gotten from these posts...it's pretty exciting :-) I do try to respond to all comments, usually in a single block post, but realized the other da that I could actually respond individually...which is great! Oh yeah, the Astrantia are beauties...they do need consistent moisture...and I don't think they particularly like hot weather...but with enough shade, they are pretty tough! Amazingly, Joy Creek is the fist place I ever saw them as well! I'm sad I didn't get to meet you while you were in town last year :-( Maybe next time :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-50735868154768829742012-01-16T20:38:00.148-08:002012-01-16T20:38:00.148-08:00With plants so cool as these the reno is going to ...With plants so cool as these the reno is going to be amazing. Looking forward to Part the Third...Jameshttp://soenyun.com/Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60863944236365145352012-01-16T17:11:46.872-08:002012-01-16T17:11:46.872-08:00What an incredible number of comments on this post...What an incredible number of comments on this post, Scott, and look at you responding to every one. Rock on! I'm actually almost too envious of your plant palette to leave a comment without sounding bitter, but I'm going to try! I fell in love with astrantia while visiting Joy Creek Nursery with Loree last summer. She didn't know what it was, but now I do thanks to your post. Everything you've chosen is so gorgeous and lush and beautifully photographed to boot. Can't wait to see your new garden take shape.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-40919885371541420802012-01-16T14:11:26.914-08:002012-01-16T14:11:26.914-08:00I love all those Geraniums of yours (although I do...I love all those Geraniums of yours (although I don't have many of them!) You really can't go wrong with them...there is really a Geranium for every situation! I do hope you post on the new Geraniums this summer for us!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-77339778629121589382012-01-16T14:10:29.834-08:002012-01-16T14:10:29.834-08:00Awww...shucks ;-) I do try to keep things fresh......Awww...shucks ;-) I do try to keep things fresh...and figured since these posts were going to be pretty time-consuming anyway...I might as well make the most of them! I love garden makeovers too...they are totally addictive!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-78960683352748777072012-01-16T14:09:12.600-08:002012-01-16T14:09:12.600-08:00hahaha...I know...it's so funny how we often u...hahaha...I know...it's so funny how we often under-estimate just how much work things will be! Even in this small space, it was a lot of work!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-38249044511470231882012-01-16T14:08:23.831-08:002012-01-16T14:08:23.831-08:00Oh Grace...me too...I don't even mind winter s...Oh Grace...me too...I don't even mind winter so much...but I really want summer to be here now! Love the Impatiens balfourii...I'm hoping I can get enough seedlings to put some all over the shadier parts of the garden next year!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-88968825332179815962012-01-16T14:07:31.154-08:002012-01-16T14:07:31.154-08:00Thanks! I do tend to spend my whole winter plannin...Thanks! I do tend to spend my whole winter planning and thinking over what do plant the following year...and occasionally it pays off well :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-31428646448954179432012-01-16T13:57:39.960-08:002012-01-16T13:57:39.960-08:00Thanks...so glad you like them!Thanks...so glad you like them!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-30948139072956483712012-01-16T13:57:31.177-08:002012-01-16T13:57:31.177-08:00I couldn't agree more, Janet...I hope you like...I couldn't agree more, Janet...I hope you like the finished product :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-8606650111769062042012-01-16T13:57:10.635-08:002012-01-16T13:57:10.635-08:00You are so right, Allan...it's one of those pl...You are so right, Allan...it's one of those plants that I think isn't offered for sale much because it's just not very appealing in a 4" pot (especially when not blooming). I think once you've seen on in a garden, however, you will be hooked!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-85783967043863810172012-01-16T13:56:18.095-08:002012-01-16T13:56:18.095-08:00I think you're right, Astrantias are somewhat ...I think you're right, Astrantias are somewhat hard to come by in garden centers...I lucked out this spring and found a bunch finally for sale...before that, they were almost non-existant! Glad you liked the design...I decided to go all-out for this series of posts...glad it is paying off :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-786675255128633102012-01-16T13:55:02.206-08:002012-01-16T13:55:02.206-08:00hahahaha...it definitely is on! I know...even thou...hahahaha...it definitely is on! I know...even though I'm itching to see the vines growing all over it, I'm sure I'll miss it fiercely once it's covered up. Oh yes...so glad it's gone as well!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-17102713574114452352012-01-16T13:54:02.232-08:002012-01-16T13:54:02.232-08:00Me too...it's so crazy because they look like ...Me too...it's so crazy because they look like they should be delicate and demanding! Definitely give those Geraniums a sniff...I wonder if you'll find it pleasant or not :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60165066379536629852012-01-16T13:53:02.425-08:002012-01-16T13:53:02.425-08:00Thanks...and so glad the password-shenanigans are ...Thanks...and so glad the password-shenanigans are over!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-13370501997654780062012-01-16T13:52:43.755-08:002012-01-16T13:52:43.755-08:00hahahaha...oh cally, I'm glad someone else say...hahahaha...oh cally, I'm glad someone else say's "Heavens to Betsy" besides me! Norm thinks I'm crazy for saying it all the time! Just you wait...I'm posting the next one today or tomorrow...I hope it doesn't disappoint!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-70991621313384296502012-01-16T13:51:12.342-08:002012-01-16T13:51:12.342-08:00Hi kacky...yeah I have 'Tutti Frutti' too!...Hi kacky...yeah I have 'Tutti Frutti' too! For some reason, mine always flops over...but oh yeah, that smell is AMAZING...and the hummingbirds go crazy for it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-21412488300958617282012-01-16T13:47:47.737-08:002012-01-16T13:47:47.737-08:00Oh Alberto...you do make me blush ;-) I really don...Oh Alberto...you do make me blush ;-) I really don't know why the Agastaches love my garden so much...everything I've read about them would seem to indicate they would hate it (wet, heavy soil and cool summers should mean dead Agastaches)! Somehow, they thrive though, and I am very grateful. Oh yeah, my Stipa gigantea is still super-small...not even a single bloom stalk yet...but I know eventually it should get about 8' tall...and I think it is too close to the C. 'Karl Foerster', they would compete too much, visually. I'm going to move it this spring...and will be happy if I even get 1 bloom stalk!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-37291173214364188512012-01-16T13:40:50.520-08:002012-01-16T13:40:50.520-08:00Yay!!! So glad you found some Astrantias...I hope ...Yay!!! So glad you found some Astrantias...I hope you love them as much as I do...they even cross-breed quite readily, so if you have a few different kinds, in a few years you may have even more...and of different colors!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-32771553199426990512012-01-16T13:39:52.017-08:002012-01-16T13:39:52.017-08:00Hi Andrea...I hope so too! I've actually been ...Hi Andrea...I hope so too! I've actually been playing around with the image sizes prior to uploading, to at least avoid the scaling that has to occur with the photos in-browser. Just curious...do you have broadband or dial-up? I'm still trying to figure out the best way to keep the photos big, but not bog down people's internet connection!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-89146874260600920422012-01-16T13:38:15.296-08:002012-01-16T13:38:15.296-08:00You actually reminded me, I need to spend some tim...You actually reminded me, I need to spend some time this winter researching similar lighting...the solar light just doesn't do it...not quite enough sun once all the plants fill out (and forget it in winter)! Oh yeah...some Agastache really don't care for too much heat...the Southwestern-type ones, however, seem much more forgiving...A. rupestris is still a go-to plant for me when I want something that doesn't need much water and thrives in sun.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-56487698122099655042012-01-16T13:36:09.426-08:002012-01-16T13:36:09.426-08:00OMG...I think you should get some, for sure...you&...OMG...I think you should get some, for sure...you'll love them!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com