tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post8953087205235795985..comments2023-08-16T18:56:13.685+10:00Comments on diary of a suburban gardener: garden doings, garden undoings and May GBBDSue Catminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-90051662717487782202012-06-08T01:28:17.027+10:002012-06-08T01:28:17.027+10:00Congratulations on having one of the most stunning...Congratulations on having one of the most stunning garden walk ways I've seen all year, keep it up!! <br /><br />-Oscar ValenciaTree Service Queenshttp://www.queensnytreeservice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-53839563975880566392012-05-21T11:38:32.410+10:002012-05-21T11:38:32.410+10:00thanks Tina, it's an effort, but what's an...thanks Tina, it's an effort, but what's an addict meant to do?Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-24851621254366458922012-05-21T11:34:21.848+10:002012-05-21T11:34:21.848+10:00Hi Denis, I love the idea of time travel, I wish m...Hi Denis, I love the idea of time travel, I wish my garden was the Tardis. Then what interesting posts I could write! cheers, catmintSue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-38434902181192719612012-05-20T20:16:27.610+10:002012-05-20T20:16:27.610+10:00I really enjoy your words saying your rationale an...I really enjoy your words saying your rationale and describing the different plants. The grass is most beautiful and the path looks good too. Happy gardening and I am glad you are still able to do lots.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-41645528239810593582012-05-20T19:30:54.623+10:002012-05-20T19:30:54.623+10:00Hi Catmint
Your garden must be like Dr Who's T...Hi Catmint<br />Your garden must be like Dr Who's Tardis.<br />Always room for something else.<br />Always interesting plants you feature.<br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-8872915666847164472012-05-19T06:25:57.936+10:002012-05-19T06:25:57.936+10:00aww ... thanks Serena ....aww ... thanks Serena ....Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-19360455522481837562012-05-19T06:24:43.038+10:002012-05-19T06:24:43.038+10:00soon you'll be going for that look - when your...soon you'll be going for that look - when your knee's better! So-oo-oo-n!Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-39717512313902312592012-05-19T06:23:23.086+10:002012-05-19T06:23:23.086+10:00thanks Bernie, we're both troopers. Against di...thanks Bernie, we're both troopers. Against different kinds of setbacks, but we've both come back to our gardens as determined as ever.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-70960464825889948062012-05-19T06:21:04.319+10:002012-05-19T06:21:04.319+10:00Australian native plants are really different to E...Australian native plants are really different to English ones. They're generally not so pretty, more subtle in their beauty.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-70482323868795859052012-05-19T06:19:14.134+10:002012-05-19T06:19:14.134+10:00it's good having help but it's also painfu...it's good having help but it's also painful and i can't help having feelings of my precious turf being violated by kind people who are not me.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-46774779488306975252012-05-19T06:17:48.168+10:002012-05-19T06:17:48.168+10:00I never quite get used to the seasons being back t...I never quite get used to the seasons being back to front in your part of the world and also aware that when we sleep you're awake and vice versa. Experiment failed due to congenital wimpiness and lack of courage. Maybe just as well? We'll never know now!Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-75581788234804230862012-05-19T06:14:32.240+10:002012-05-19T06:14:32.240+10:00already have another Philtheca in the same spot - ...already have another Philtheca in the same spot - easy come, easy go - to the compost.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-35493826258845056342012-05-19T06:13:27.229+10:002012-05-19T06:13:27.229+10:00thanks Faisal, the quote is from the latest New In...thanks Faisal, the quote is from the latest New Internationalist, from a piece on mental health. I love and feel it really relates to me and the blog. I'm so pleased you love it too. cheers, Sue.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-31648491667904149072012-05-19T06:11:10.668+10:002012-05-19T06:11:10.668+10:00in the end I chickened out, they did look pretty, ...in the end I chickened out, they did look pretty, but no one dared to eat them. sometimes I'm all talk and no action.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-86188167635621313582012-05-19T06:10:12.247+10:002012-05-19T06:10:12.247+10:00i so don't think of you as a novice gardener, ...i so don't think of you as a novice gardener, you are a brilliant grower of veggies and other stuff, Diana.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-47394529999869518182012-05-19T06:09:03.749+10:002012-05-19T06:09:03.749+10:00Hi eg, here our winters are so mild, i can follow ...Hi eg, here our winters are so mild, i can follow this line all year round. you win some, you lose some, c'est la vie ...Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-16252993207987295512012-05-19T05:18:09.998+10:002012-05-19T05:18:09.998+10:00I like your non black and white photo - sums the s...I like your non black and white photo - sums the situation up nicely. Interesting about your native plants and tap roots. Obvious really but not something I was aware of. <br />I subscribe to the school of " move the plant and hope for the best, regardless of the time of year" though I draw the line at mid winter :-)easygardenerhttp://greenforks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-44691756131577548582012-05-18T21:50:49.557+10:002012-05-18T21:50:49.557+10:00For someone who's recovering from surger CM .....For someone who's recovering from surger CM ......you're awesome!!! Love your pics and gotta love your enthusiasm!Serena Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633337796795609011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-46087560322194989352012-05-18T20:00:54.923+10:002012-05-18T20:00:54.923+10:00Gorgeously, casually messy.. that's the look I...Gorgeously, casually messy.. that's the look I'm going for - in the garden, too.c. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957567318434101293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-20774691772782062442012-05-16T20:25:13.865+10:002012-05-16T20:25:13.865+10:00So glad to hear you've had some help with your...So glad to hear you've had some help with your gardening jobs. The Correa always catches my eye. I hope those fabulous Silver Cushion Bushes take off for you. They are quite lovely. Love the white Salvia too. Everything is looking great.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-69807593782462243452012-05-16T17:46:13.063+10:002012-05-16T17:46:13.063+10:00You seem to have had some difficult weather this y...You seem to have had some difficult weather this year, our Summer has hardly started and still cool. You grow such interesting plants though.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-66718033067388089182012-05-16T16:40:08.027+10:002012-05-16T16:40:08.027+10:00So glad you are having some help in your garden, i...So glad you are having some help in your garden, it makes such a difference doesn't it. Plants are so resilient when it comes to moving them, when making the garden here, some were moved so many times, I'm sure they said, oh no, not again! Take care eating your salvia, hope to hear from you again!!Paulinehttp://leadupthegardenpath.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-61019730992978504852012-05-16T13:00:04.802+10:002012-05-16T13:00:04.802+10:00I do the same thing with plants. Sometimes it all...I do the same thing with plants. Sometimes it all pays off:) It's strange hearing you speak about autumn:) Summer is just kicking off the hot hot hot temps here!!! I imagine that during autumn, the plants breathe a sigh of relief from the torture of summer. Our plants practically glow in November here before frost sets in. Interesting experiment....this better not be your last post:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-30699258985635761142012-05-16T12:38:19.037+10:002012-05-16T12:38:19.037+10:00Some plants just can't take the shock. They wi...Some plants just can't take the shock. They will wither eventually. Mine too... especially after I splitted them. I hope you can find another Philotheca easily. And your garden will be taking rest in the winter soon? Good for you hehe... Btw it's so nice of your friend to help you during this time. Have a great week!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174929999542605112.post-87434644263711615292012-05-16T06:35:37.177+10:002012-05-16T06:35:37.177+10:00Much care and consideration put into your garden, ...Much care and consideration put into your garden, Catmint. <br />I love your Dinya Godrej quote; I've not heard it before. <br />May the wellness continue, Faisal.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.com