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Coming home from running errands on Tuesday night, I passed an interesting-looking pile of trash. My car slowed down and pulled into a driveway several doors down in spite of the little voice in my head saying, "Come on. That's not really a leaded glass window! Who would throw that out? It's probably just one of those interior bifold doors where the plexiglass is doctored to look like it's leaded.". . .

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Posted by Blackswamp_Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to whimsy on 2007-10-06, 00:41:33

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Hybrid Tea Rose 'Milestone'

Rose Festival Day Five ~ Hybrid Teas Again

2007 Digital Flower Pictures.com Festival of Roses Continues

Since I have several more rose photographs to post after this one the Rose Festival will continue. I have to visit the large Rose Garden I am tending to tomorrow so it could be another photo opportunity. I have enjoyed going through the photos and getting information on the roses. I discussed several Hybrid Teas a couple of days ago and since they are my favorite and seem to be the most photogenic I am posting a few more. . . .

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What a joy it was to spend a week in Hungary, visiting nurseries, plant breeders and botanic gardens. While I am still exhausted, and suffering from jet lag, I am still glowing with joy after seeing good plants, meeting wonderful people, tasting great and unexpected foods and sampling some most unusual local spirits.

First and foremost the Hungarian people were kind, generous and fun. They are a proud people with a rich heritage in architecture, cuisine, plants, beer and wine. Everyone we met insisted that we sample some special Hungarian meal. My goodness, I think I gained 10 pounds on this trip - but I must say that it was well worth it. I took pictures of some of our meals and I expect to share their food with you as well, over the next few posts. . . .

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Posted by Tim Wood Reblogged by Old Roses to plants on 2007-10-06, 00:39:58

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It’s Friday again and time to share my latest garden pictures with you!
Thanks a lot to Kelli at “There’s no place like home” for hosting “Show & Tell”.

Now that October has arrived, it was time to replace the summer beauty on my terrace by fall decorations, have a look!

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Posted by Anita Reblogged by Old Roses to autumn on 2007-10-06, 00:39:37

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The dainty tall phlox continues to bloom in the perennial bed by the back patio. The days have been warmer than usual here, too, just as they have been warmer in so many gardens.

Other than shorter days, the phlox have no cues that fall is here, and so they continue to bloom, rejuvenated by recent rain. . . .

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Posted by Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to pests on 2007-10-06, 00:37:13

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Shasta daisies are still blooming in my garden. They just beg to be picked so I can pluck one petal after another to make a choice.

I should bury another time capsule.
I should not bury another time capsule.

Another time capsule? . . .

reBlogged to whimsy

Posted by Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to whimsy on 2007-10-06, 00:36:50

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Although there’s no threat of frost in this week’s hot and muggy forecast, this is our traditional time to start bringing Container Bed plants back into the greenhouse. Because we have so many tender plants it’s better for us to have to do a little extra watering once they’re inside than be caught in a frost warning gotta-get-them-in-right-now!-panic. As anyone who’s ever moved knows, it’s good (cathartic even?) to throw unwanted, useless things away first to make the load feel a little lighter. So we’re culling the herd. It’s tougher to throw out living breathing plants than pants you haven’t worn since 1983 though. There’s always the temptation to save them - maybe this year it’ll be beautiful!…

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Posted by Kris Reblogged by Old Roses to containers on 2007-10-06, 00:36:18

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I loved the color of this rose -- it's defined as an apricot/orange blend, but really, it's copper, plain and simple. It fades pretty quickly to a pale pink. You can see a blown blossom in the background of this photo. It's been a consistent bloomer, and trouble-free. Growing on Fortuniana. Purchased from the (now-defunct) Merry Gro rose company.

reBlogged to roses

Posted by Central FLA Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to roses on 2007-10-06, 00:35:22

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reBlogged to watermelon

Posted by Central FLA Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to watermelon on 2007-10-06, 00:35:14

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reBlogged to trees

Posted by My Chutney Garden Reblogged by Old Roses to trees on 2007-10-06, 00:27:53

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I was gone for a few days and look what happened! The tree canopy in Boise is coloring up, mostly golds but a few bronze and purples from the ash trees.

reBlogged to autumn on Oct 4, 2007, 1:59PM

Posted by Mary Ann Reblogged by Old Roses to autumn on 2007-10-06, 00:27:37

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I have been gone from the garden for about a week and it still holds great surprises for me…….

I was tickled to see this dinner plate dahlia still holding its head up high….it was perfect a week ago and pretty darn glorious now. I also picked two hand-fulls of wonderful yellow raspberries…..divine on the tastebuds (I didn’t even get into the house with them….ate ‘em on the spot). . . .

reBlogged to flowers on Oct 4, 2007, 1:52PM

Posted by Mary Ann Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2007-10-06, 00:27:28

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It's that time of year...when it still feels like summer, but it certainly doesn't look it. The leaves are changing colors or just plain falling to the ground. Walnuts litter the lawn, making it dangerous to walk for fear of twisting an ankle. Flowers are being pulled and tossed onto the compost pile. New perennials are put into the ground. And a few trucks loads full of well composted horse manure all around. . . .

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Posted by Angie Reblogged by Old Roses to compost on 2007-10-06, 00:27:08

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After a long season of dishing the dirt on everything from gardening garb to wacky ways to water, we Greengirls are throwing in the trowel. Now that most of us are putting our gardens to bed, we’ve decided it’s time to put our blog to bed, too. . ..

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Posted by Jaime Chismar Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs, mulch on 2007-10-06, 00:26:44

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It gets cold in Muskogee, OK, so they bring their cacti indoor for the winter.

"When the temperatures fall and we have to move everything into the greenhouse, there will not be room to walk inside," said Mann. "Bill will go in to water but there is barely room to do that."...

A popular trend in windowsill gardening is making an entire landscape scene in a planter the depth of a flowerpot saucer. Once a variety of tiny succulents and cacti are put in place, doll house furniture, garden ornaments such as arbors and benches as well as garden tools are added to make a complete picture. These miniatures require very little care and make thoughtful gifts.

Brrr.

reBlogged to cacti on Oct 4, 2007, 6:55PM

Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to cacti on 2007-10-06, 00:26:20

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Fouquieria purpusii

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Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to ocotillo on 2007-10-06, 00:26:06

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We just installed some Blue Bamboo in an office lobby in Pleasanton, and after a little transplant stress, it's coming out with so many new shoots and leaves:



Himalayacalamus hookerianus

Closeup of a delicate new shoot after the break....


Continue reading "Blue Bamboo"

reBlogged to bamboo on Oct 4, 2007, 2:58PM

Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to bamboo on 2007-10-06, 00:25:52

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A new cactus and succulent garden opens in Adelaide at the Botanic Gardens.

WATER restrictions and the drought are no obstacles for the Botanic Garden's latest flowering display. The new cactus and succulent garden officially was opened yesterday to show the public just how beautiful a drought-tolerant garden can be.

I don't think I'll be able to make it there in the next few weeks, while in full bloom, but maybe you could, and would send us some photos?

reBlogged to cacti on Oct 4, 2007, 2:53PM

Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to cacti on 2007-10-06, 00:25:24

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Golden Gate Gardener visits the Undersea Garden at Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas (San Diego County) and brings photo-documentary evidence of the trip back to the Bay Area.

reBlogged to botanical_garden on Oct 4, 2007, 12:52PM

Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to botanical_garden on 2007-10-06, 00:25:14

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Like the name says...this coneflower really IS green. As it matures there is also rosey pink in the flower, and the cones darken from green to. . .

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I just held in my hands a ruby throated iridescent HUMMING BIRD! I am thrilled. I don't know what happened, but it was on the ground, I picked it up. . .

reBlogged to birds on Oct 3, 2007, 10:05PM

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Shame on me, I have been a very bad blogger. I don’t think I have ever gone this long without posting. I do apologize. Three kids in school is taking a bigger toll than I thought. But no worries, I thought today I would talk about my new favorite fall plant, the Black Eyed Susan Vine. . . .

reBlogged to vines on Oct 4, 2007, 6:00PM

Posted by Hanna Reblogged by Old Roses to vines on 2007-10-06, 00:24:15

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Since I have installed BUMPzee and other assorted social networking widgets on my site, I love to check out who is visiting Green Talk. Many times I read their blogs as well. One visitor was Maureen...

reBlogged to blogs on Oct 4, 2007, 2:34PM

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reBlogged to helianthys

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" THE ONION IS THE TRUFFLE OF THE POOR."

~ Robert J. Courtine

~ Autumn chrysanthemums

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Posted by joey Reblogged by Old Roses to chrysanthemums, recipes on 2007-10-06, 00:23:02

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Twisted branches reaching towards the moon...
Gaping holes in gnarly trunks...
Misty fog and falling leaves...
Ghostly white trees in moonlit pastures...

These are the trees of Samhain, the end of the summer season. . . .

reBlogged to trees

Posted by Salix Tree Reblogged by Old Roses to trees on 2007-10-06, 00:22:21

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2007-10-06, 00:21:23

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I think I have been somewhat influenced by Patrick and Steph over at Bifurcated Carrots and In the toad’s garden. If being a touch frugal the garlic could last until late spring. Instead, it’s being invested, along with some elephant garlic, in the ground. Although it doesn’t look a lot, the size of the cloves are more akin to. . .

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reBlogged to gardeners whimsy

Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to gardeners, whimsy on 2007-10-06, 00:20:35

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On days like this it's hard to believe it's autumn. It's still warm and nice to sit outside, basking in the sun and it feels like summer still. The temperature in my Victorian greenhouse gets high enough for the windows to open automatically. The fig inside the greenhouse is waving its green hands at me.
During summer I didn't see all that many butterflies but now there are so many of them fluttering about. They do so love the Verbena bonariensis and who can blame them as it is such a wonderful plant?. . .

reBlogged to weather

Posted by Yolanda Elizabet Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2007-10-06, 00:20:22

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Yes, I’m back from Austin and Oklahoma, busy catching up on my life and thinking about all the people I met, gardens I visited, and things I learned. I received a lot of favorable comments...

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Posted by Kathy Purdy Reblogged by Old Roses to shows on 2007-10-06, 00:19:50

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After the neighborhood terrorist/evil cat moved away in the summer, I immediately noticed the birds returned to the garden, and I could start putting seed out again without feeling like an evil accomplice. The birds could actually bathe in the pond and eat the seed without fearing for their lives.

But then, after a two month break, Evil Cat's replacement reported for duty:

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Posted by empressofdirt@gmail.com (M.J.Will) Reblogged by Old Roses to birds, cats on 2007-10-06, 00:19:33

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Here are two favourite items from other blogs:


Blackswamp_Girl Kim took this wonderful photo which charms me all over again each time I view it:
http://blackswampgirl.blogspot.com/2007/08/wordless-wednesday.html

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I loved this entry by Old Roses. I think we share the same approach to gardening: learning to work with the instructions that the plants themselves provide (if we listen): http://agardeningyear.blogspot.com/2007/08/with-old-age-comes-wisdom.html

If you've got a favourite blog or blog entry to suggest, feel free to mention it in the comments. . . .

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Posted by empressofdirt@gmail.com (M.J.Will) Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2007-10-06, 00:17:37

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From my previous post, you may guess that I like morning glories. So much beauty from a small pack of seeds. I planted them around the garden, along the fence row by the road and in front of my bay window to create a green and blue curtain from the inside. They remind me of summer days, with the hot yellow sun and bright blue sky. The blooms are almost luminescent, depending on the sunlight and I can get lost in the center.

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Posted by Earth Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to morning_glory on 2007-10-06, 00:16:03

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My parents always planted a huge garden and the pantry and freezer were full of homegrown food to feed a family of seven all winter long. (I'm the second oldest.) They also raised chickens and an occasional pig. I started helping at an early age, whether planting seeds or tending a baby pig.

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Posted by Earth Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to gardeners on 2007-10-06, 00:15:50

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Here in Stafford County, VA, we are currently experiencing drought conditions and have mandatory water restrictions. As of Monday, those restrictions will increase and only hand watering (outside) will be allowed. Well, at least there's that. A tiny bright spot is that weather.com does show rain headed our way the latter part of next week, but that could always change. . . .

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Posted by Gotta Garden Reblogged by Old Roses to watering on 2007-10-06, 00:15:24

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I mentioned that fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs in my post on early fall garden care. Now it’s time to fill you in on how to do it.

(It’s a particularly good time to plant container-grown trees and shrubs because the roots have time to establish before cold temperatures hit. The information below deals with planting in the ground, but many of the links I included have info on container planting as well.). . .

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Posted by Home Know-It-All Reblogged by Old Roses to planting, shrubs, trees on 2007-10-06, 00:14:50

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Thursday, October 4, 2007

New England continues to have fine autumn weather and Vermont is no exception. This has allowed us to make good progress on our new property and reach the goals we had set for this year. We intended to get all the daylilies moved and as of last night I had planted through the"P's" so we are on target for what has been a tremendous job. One of the difficulties is estimating the time to complete something you have never done before. We've only missed our timeline on the daylilies by about a week and a half and the weather has made up for our miscalculation. What I really missed on was how long it would take to install the perimeter fence around 5 acres but that came at a time when we had more time to play with. . . .

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Posted by George Africa Reblogged by Old Roses to planting on 2007-10-06, 00:14:14

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