tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post8514748802116460513..comments2023-11-29T04:15:55.957-07:00Comments on A Small, Sunny Garden: The Dry Corner in AprilAmy@SmallSunnyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-55432719260748536052015-05-02T14:11:11.787-07:002015-05-02T14:11:11.787-07:00It's a curious thing that I seem to be able to...It's a curious thing that I seem to be able to get more colour faster in this part of the garden than in any other! Foliage colours (perhaps not the term to use for the Euphorbia?!) run a wonderfully wide range, and the flowers follow. I really need to try some other types of Euphorbia as this one seems to be settling in well :)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-46222263579096897902015-05-02T14:07:13.455-07:002015-05-02T14:07:13.455-07:00I do love the kangaroo paws, despite the often scr...I do love the kangaroo paws, despite the often scraggly leaves. Hope yours flowers soon for you! I'm still not sure that what I'm trying is possible; but if I don't try, I'll never know ;-) Thanks for hosting the meme, Helen; and as you can see, it ensured that this part of the garden received a little extra planting attention - all to the good!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-12457897582967425322015-05-02T14:03:14.808-07:002015-05-02T14:03:14.808-07:00I think some of the best are the Salvias, Ann. Th...I think some of the best are the Salvias, Ann. There seem to be dozens of different species as well as quite a few cultivars, and I love just about each one I've tried (which I admit isn't very many yet!) I suppose I'm extra-enthusiastic at the moment because just this morning I found flower buds on my baby S. reptans ;-) Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-57584172427764686522015-05-02T13:59:43.909-07:002015-05-02T13:59:43.909-07:00Very encouraging, Kris :) Overall, I know you'...Very encouraging, Kris :) Overall, I know you've been hit harder and faster by the heat this year than we have...! It's supposed to drop back into the 80s in a couple of days, and I'm hoping to get my little Aloe planted out - fingers crossed that it can settle in, but I think it has a better chance in the ground anyway.Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-5850560978153072582015-05-02T12:26:37.395-07:002015-05-02T12:26:37.395-07:00It's not until I see a shot of the whole bed t...It's not until I see a shot of the whole bed that I can fully appreciate just how dry it is there with you Amy. I do risk saying each month at how the Euphorbia fascinated me, it's an incredible looking thing isn't it? I like the blues and reds working together in this border, they all look good right now.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-19965801431131794252015-05-02T10:59:21.590-07:002015-05-02T10:59:21.590-07:00It does look dry and well done you for taking it o...It does look dry and well done you for taking it on, many would consider it impossible. I have kangaroo paws, it lives in my greenhouse and is yet to flower. Thanks for joining in with the meme again Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-53569235011343761242015-05-02T02:19:57.523-07:002015-05-02T02:19:57.523-07:00my garden is also a dry garden of sorts as, althou...my garden is also a dry garden of sorts as, although not hot here, we have little rainfall compared to the rest of the UK, so will consider some of your plants. Have a lovely weekend, Amy.Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-44403336106127334162015-05-02T02:19:38.788-07:002015-05-02T02:19:38.788-07:00my garden is also a dry garden of sorts as, althou...my garden is also a dry garden of sorts as, although not hot here, we have little rainfall compared to the rest of the UK, so will consider some of your plants. Have a lovely weekend, Amy.Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-45127004483896888542015-05-01T21:43:53.158-07:002015-05-01T21:43:53.158-07:00We were almost as hot here today, Amy. Your dry c...We were almost as hot here today, Amy. Your dry corner is off to a good start. My own dry garden started in a similar way, with small plants here and there. There are still bare spaces but sometimes even I'm surprised by how well it has filled in 4 years - yours will find its way too!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-6040651484607052332015-05-01T18:05:08.521-07:002015-05-01T18:05:08.521-07:00Thanks, Matt! Heading on into summer here... I f...Thanks, Matt! Heading on into summer here... I find myself just hoping I've "done enough" to get the plants established in time for the heat! Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-73348305896447227912015-05-01T18:02:48.081-07:002015-05-01T18:02:48.081-07:00Thank you so much, Alison - and thanks for droppin...Thank you so much, Alison - and thanks for dropping by :)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-67142353950943616282015-05-01T17:28:04.584-07:002015-05-01T17:28:04.584-07:00The plants, though small, look fantastic - it'...The plants, though small, look fantastic - it's great to see the new garden being established in very tough conditions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-24579847845942540492015-05-01T13:34:14.471-07:002015-05-01T13:34:14.471-07:00So many stunning plants - thanks for sharing. So many stunning plants - thanks for sharing. Alison Leveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234997684400583491noreply@blogger.com