tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post759891448134822643..comments2023-11-29T04:15:55.957-07:00Comments on A Small, Sunny Garden: Monday Vase: Something Old, Something NewAmy@SmallSunnyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-22628563832355235352015-09-19T07:20:02.292-07:002015-09-19T07:20:02.292-07:00yes, we did sow the basil from seed. The first few...yes, we did sow the basil from seed. The first few attempts resulted in no germination, but then it did germinate and seems to be doing well although rather slow-growing. I think I will have to pot it up and bring it indoors as winter approaches.Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-68577905204695396252015-09-18T11:55:56.578-07:002015-09-18T11:55:56.578-07:00Thanks so much, Jane! Truth to tell, I was very h...Thanks so much, Jane! Truth to tell, I was very happy with this one; the material all seemed made to go together :)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-75545613960026162002015-09-18T11:54:52.018-07:002015-09-18T11:54:52.018-07:00Thank you so much for keeping an eye out, Cathy; a...Thank you so much for keeping an eye out, Cathy; and now that I can log into my account again, I can reply... ;-) That, however, was only a problem of balancing family computer availability! I tend to think of bloom cycles with plants and never of the little reliables that go on and on; but they are very special components of the garden, and I'm in awe of the amount of colour and exuberance from my Russelia. It has just started a new growth spurt as well, prompting me to recheck its anticipated size. Oops, I forgot it can get to five feet tall... ;-)<br />By the way, it looks like my latest comment went into your spam bin again...Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-70162951773839166922015-09-16T11:48:36.818-07:002015-09-16T11:48:36.818-07:00What a delicate arrangement ! It contrasts so well...What a delicate arrangement ! It contrasts so well with the vase too!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-90664668799236391712015-09-16T04:57:51.394-07:002015-09-16T04:57:51.394-07:00Isn't it frustrating to have this problem with...Isn't it frustrating to have this problem with posting comments - as a Wordpress user I have to watch my comments on blogspot blogs carefully as what happens to them seems to vary according to settings - and some flash up that they will be published after moderation but this appears so briefly you don't always notice it and think you have lost them. I am certainly aware with regular Monday vase-posters if I haven't heard from them and will check spam, which is where I found yours. hey ho - it must be worth our perseverance, I suppose! The actual vase you created last year is such a beautiful shape and that Russelia looks great in it and must be a real asset to your garden. My Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles' tends to flower non-stop but isn't anywhere near as showy as this! The basil was a great addition - and again reminds us to look elsewhere than our flower borders. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-40136438124516230052015-09-15T21:51:55.431-07:002015-09-15T21:51:55.431-07:00I was looking at the leaves again tonight, Kris; a...I was looking at the leaves again tonight, Kris; and I don't think my photos do them justice. On the backs the veining is strongly ridged; they're fairly heavily textured. Foliage texture like that is not something I have much of yet!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-36192987470287903582015-09-15T21:49:43.374-07:002015-09-15T21:49:43.374-07:00Thanks a lot for your help, Jessica - as also for ...Thanks a lot for your help, Jessica - as also for letting me know what had happened! I need to check again soon to see whether WP will let me back in by the fire yet... ;^) The longer I look at the Firebush, the better I like it - that's got to be a good sign...!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-13442996056253054312015-09-15T21:47:37.113-07:002015-09-15T21:47:37.113-07:00It's incredible to me that a plant can go on a...It's incredible to me that a plant can go on and on blooming like that :) I think this is the first time I've used basil in a vase, but I really like it too! It has come through the summer better than my potted thyme and oregano; no doubt but it's a heat lover! Have you ever successfully started it from seed? I was going to try and had some seeds on order, but they were sold out so that experiment is on hold...Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-86241315103836358652015-09-15T06:21:46.568-07:002015-09-15T06:21:46.568-07:00The Hamelia is wonderful! I love those leaves.The Hamelia is wonderful! I love those leaves.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-87113699340870144662015-09-15T02:31:49.592-07:002015-09-15T02:31:49.592-07:00I love the Firebush!
It would appear that your co...I love the Firebush! <br />It would appear that your comments have been treated as spam for some reason. I fished the latest one out and marked it as 'not spam', which I understand does feed back to Wordpress and lets them know that you are legit. It might be worth trying again and seeing if it now works. This has happened to me before (even though I have a WP account!) and it does right itself eventually. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-41339354825299585902015-09-15T02:20:03.591-07:002015-09-15T02:20:03.591-07:00a lovely arrangement, Amy. How super to have disco...a lovely arrangement, Amy. How super to have discovered a plant that blooms indefinitely! I love the addition of sweet basil too (we have managed to grow it here after several false attempts, but it won't like the cool temperatures we are currently experiencing).Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-72844954950064076042015-09-15T02:17:06.241-07:002015-09-15T02:17:06.241-07:00a lovely arrangement, Amy. How super to have disco...a lovely arrangement, Amy. How super to have discovered a plant that blooms indefinitely! I love the addition of sweet basil too (we have managed to grow it here after several false attempts, but it won't like the cool temperatures we are currently experiencing).Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.com