PLANT CATALOG TIME
Jan 10, 2017 15:56:39 #
While snow might be covering the ground, it is prime time for your mailbox to be stuffed with seed and plant catalogs. One interesting plant that I ordered and enjoyed for years was a native herb named VIRGINIA SPIDERWORT. It is also known as LADY'S TEARS. I always kept mine planted in a large pot buried in the ground out by the mailbox. This plant is happiest in bog-like conditions which do not exist in my yard...burying the pot helps to retain moisture. It only grows to a height of just over a foot and bears blooms beginning in fairly early spring...the foliage resembles those of the Gladioli. Individual blooms only last about one day but the bush remains covered in blooms. I would like to share a few of the blooms of mine with you.
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Stay warm and safe!
Bob
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Stay warm and safe!
Bob
Jan 10, 2017 16:33:42 #
Jan 10, 2017 17:25:23 #
Beautiful flower, color and shots, Bob and thanks for that info. I never plant from seeds and usually buy a few perennials each year and repot them into bigger pots.
I can't wait to see the rebirth of spring!!
I can't wait to see the rebirth of spring!!
Jan 10, 2017 17:47:49 #
Beautiful series Bob. They grow wild here and I have always loved them!
Jan 11, 2017 06:09:13 #
bob_71 wrote:
While snow might be covering the ground, it is pri... (show quote)
Beautiful colour, detail and composition Bob. Love the vibrancy of the colour.
Jan 11, 2017 06:48:48 #
bob_71 wrote:
While snow might be covering the ground, it is pri... (show quote)
Bob, excellent series.
The advice on the catalogs is also dead on. I need to order some for myself, thank you.
Greg
Jan 11, 2017 08:45:54 #
Beautiful images ,Bob, but first I need a new mailbox, as I backed over ours during the snowstorm! 
Jan 11, 2017 12:14:12 #
Jan 11, 2017 13:51:28 #
DOOK wrote:
Excellent shots, Bob. Superb detail.
Thanks for the visit, kind remarks and the multiple smilies, Earl! have a nice day!
Bob
Jan 11, 2017 13:53:35 #
angela k wrote:
Beautiful flower, color and shots, Bob and thanks for that info. I never plant from seeds and usually buy a few perennials each year and repot them into bigger pots.
I can't wait to see the rebirth of spring!!
I can't wait to see the rebirth of spring!!
Thanks for stopping by, Angela! It's just about warm enough here to plant some seeds today...mid 50's! Hope the weather has moved on up tour way!
Bob
Jan 11, 2017 13:56:22 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful series Bob. They grow wild here and I have always loved them!
Thanks Carol! Some of our native plants equal any of the exotic cultivated ones!
Bob
Jan 11, 2017 13:57:33 #
infocus wrote:
Beautiful colour, detail and composition Bob. Love the vibrancy of the colour.
You are very kind, and I appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your summer weather! Glad you came by!
Bob
Jan 11, 2017 14:00:55 #
CLF wrote:
Bob, excellent series.
The advice on the catalogs is also dead on. I need to order some for myself, thank you.
Greg
The advice on the catalogs is also dead on. I need to order some for myself, thank you.
Greg
Greg, at my age, I am not enough of an optimist to plant seeds...reality convinces me that I better buy plants, and preferably, ones that are in bloom!
Hope this rapid warm spell gets rid of your snow!
Bob
Jan 11, 2017 14:02:49 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Beautiful images ,Bob, but first I need a new mailbox, as I backed over ours during the snowstorm!
Someone as smart as you are could certainly find a more likely guilty party! Thanks for the visit and kind remarks!
Bob
Jan 11, 2017 14:03:50 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Beautiful image, Bob! Very well done!
Thanks, Sue! Hope you are well and active!
Bob
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