tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post5259319029772406657..comments2023-06-21T05:14:42.635-07:00Comments on Morning Glories In Round Rock: A Break In The Weather And Moving RocksMorning Glories in Round Rockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-27598148479183264802008-11-18T08:37:00.000-08:002008-11-18T08:37:00.000-08:00I love your rock garden and stone wall.... I dream...I love your rock garden and stone wall.... I dream of one day having a stone wall in my garden; they make every little flower and bush prettier, as they add such a sense of mistery, and romance to a garden.... <BR/><BR/>Have a lovely day and enjoy the rain, it does good for the earth ;)<BR/><BR/>cieloCIELOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970051028104694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-77716594933227299402008-11-17T12:16:00.000-08:002008-11-17T12:16:00.000-08:00I was hoping someone could tell me, Monica! I am c...I was hoping someone could tell me, Monica! I am calling it a garden snake until I find out differently. :-)Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-52049327518065013742008-11-17T09:50:00.000-08:002008-11-17T09:50:00.000-08:00MG, what kind of snake is that? I used to have gar...MG, what kind of snake is that? I used to have garter snakes in my yard when I first moved in, but I've not seen them since (it's been six years). I thought they were pretty cute!<BR/>~ MonicaMonica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-65021549775702597962008-11-14T18:23:00.000-08:002008-11-14T18:23:00.000-08:00Hi Chandramouli. The Mountain Laurel I planted is ...Hi Chandramouli. The Mountain Laurel I planted is a native Texas plant. It doesn't get too big, and the blossoms in spring are deep purple that smell like grape bubble gum! <BR/><BR/>The pink plant I had in one of the new beds was a Salvia--a native here also. I can't remember it's name. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment on my collection of plants. I try to stick with natives, but like you, always fall in love with something else, and work to make it survive and thrive here.Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-29851882664642402012008-11-14T18:13:00.000-08:002008-11-14T18:13:00.000-08:00Hi Sue! I'm glad you dropped by. Here in zone 8b m...Hi Sue! I'm glad you dropped by. Here in zone 8b my mint just hangs on during the summer, but goes to town in the Fall and Winter. It will be lush and beautiful and bloom for me in the spring. <BR/><BR/>The funny thing about the snake was I didn't have my camera there. I went in to get it, fully expecting my little friend to have disappeared. But he was still there when I got back out with the camera. I set up the shot, and tried to take it, and the camera battery was dead. I went back in, put in a new battery (thank goodness I had an extra), and he was still out checking out the construction work going on. He was moving very s-l-o-w, and I think he was very curious!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-8196238249264141532008-11-14T16:37:00.000-08:002008-11-14T16:37:00.000-08:00Whoa, I'm sure you back's crying badly. So much of...Whoa, I'm sure you back's crying badly. So much of work I understand. Is the Mountain-laurel you have is the one with pinkish blooms? I asked ppl around about it here and they looked at me strangely (LOL!) Too bad I don't know what they're called here regionally and even if it does exists. I looked it up online and the blooms are soo beautiful that the mome I saw it, I though I gotta have it. Hopefully I get it someday.<BR/>You have an awesome collection planted there. Good luck with them all treating you soon!Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-35682230999609566232008-11-14T16:11:00.000-08:002008-11-14T16:11:00.000-08:00I love your new area! I am in zone 5b, so it is t...I love your new area! I am in zone 5b, so it is too cold to do much here. I did make it out to take pics for GBBD. I did not use my mints as much as usual this year. They are in pots in the carport. Chocolate mint is one of my favorites for ice tea. Some of my mints are still green. I need to get out there and make use of them before it's too late!<BR/><BR/>I hope you get some more rain. We have garter snakes here. GS and I had one stay put while we were outside looking at it, then when we went in for the camera, it went somewhere and hid. It's good you had your camera with you!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-32026131929140279602008-11-14T04:47:00.000-08:002008-11-14T04:47:00.000-08:00Wendy, I would LOVE to have you come help with the...Wendy, I would LOVE to have you come help with the gardening. Bet we could get into lots of trouble doing other things too--like shopping--Hee,hee! I use the chocolate mint in cooking a lot. If you like mint tea, you would love chocolate mint. It has a very strong peppermint flavor with just a hint of chocolate in the background.Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-504761065664696232008-11-13T18:52:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:52:00.000-08:00I'm with Marie. My gardens are finished too. I'd...I'm with Marie. My gardens are finished too. I'd love to come over and help with yours. <BR/>Chocolate mint! Sounds absolutely devine! Do you make tea with it?<BR/>Loved your gardens.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-81349476154463197142008-11-13T12:07:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:07:00.000-08:00Marie, with the holidays fast approaching, we will...Marie, with the holidays fast approaching, we will all have to spend more time inside cleaning, decorating, and baking. Sigh...Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-87553369121155783332008-11-13T08:29:00.000-08:002008-11-13T08:29:00.000-08:00I love your new beds. Thanks for the plant list. ...I love your new beds. Thanks for the plant list. I'll look up the ones I'm not familiar with.<BR/><BR/>I can't help but be envious of your gardening - rocks and all. Even though it's only November, I already antsy to get out in the garden. <BR/><BR/>Now I'm supposed to put all my energy into cleaning the house. What a horrible thought!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07472642679947517392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-14485357758618239642008-11-13T07:59:00.000-08:002008-11-13T07:59:00.000-08:00Rose, kind of gives new meaning to the term "rock ...Rose, kind of gives new meaning to the term "rock garden". I do feel as though I am cultivating rocks, as every turn of the hoe or spade brings up more rock. I can't tell you how many shovels I have broken!<BR/><BR/>We are supposed to get a light freeze this weekend, so I have some more plants I want to repot to bring in...a gardeners work is never done!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-18176837286276286142008-11-13T07:43:00.000-08:002008-11-13T07:43:00.000-08:00I wondered about those circles of rocks, but that ...I wondered about those circles of rocks, but that is a great idea! Our dog doesn't bother the garden, but two outdoor cats do. I place plastic forks around new plants to deter them from digging the dirt--I get some strange looks from visitors to my garden:)<BR/><BR/>Glad you got some much-needed rain! Gardening work is pretty much done for the year here, not because I finished everything, but because it's too darned cold to work outside.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-88772401145718846012008-11-12T14:40:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:40:00.000-08:00Dear Beckie, Groan, creek, SNAP! Maybe I could tal...Dear Beckie, <BR/><BR/>Groan, creek, SNAP! Maybe I could talk you into coming down and building beds and planting for me? Oh well, it was worth a try. LOL!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-30395271818469980152008-11-12T14:37:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:37:00.000-08:00Thanks Marnie. Only another gardener can see the v...Thanks Marnie. Only another gardener can see the vision!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-84344978838931466552008-11-12T14:29:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:29:00.000-08:00Okay, your trying to show me uparen't you!? :) Doi...Okay, your trying to show me uparen't you!? :) Doing all that work while I get my kids to do mine. Looks great though and I know you will be happy when all take root and grow. I love the rocks around the new plants. How ingenious of you to figure out that solution. Good job, even if you are out working me!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-47513095101803904282008-11-12T07:58:00.000-08:002008-11-12T07:58:00.000-08:00That looks nice with the rocks adding interest whi...That looks nice with the rocks adding interest while the plants fill in. The fence will be lovely with the vines in bloom. Can't wait to see photos.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-71027349375018606442008-11-12T04:23:00.000-08:002008-11-12T04:23:00.000-08:00Hi Spooky Dragonfly. Can I call you Spooky for sho...Hi Spooky Dragonfly. Can I call you Spooky for short? My friend was much smaller than yours--I don't think I would have been quite so close to it, had it been the size of your snake! I am a chicken when it comes to snakes--we have so many copperheads and rattlers, I pretty much stay away from them. I was worried the dogs would try to kill it, but they could have cared less. If they can't chase it, it's just no fun!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-20475392356797556312008-11-12T01:33:00.000-08:002008-11-12T01:33:00.000-08:00Oh, I see you have the same friends as me, too! I,...Oh, I see you have the same friends as me, too! I, too, did so much heavy lifting while building and creating garden spaces, now I'm paying for it dearly a few years later...take many breaks! Your gardens will look so beautiful next year when they start filling in!spookydragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972127156968863571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-2025916927784630852008-11-11T17:09:00.000-08:002008-11-11T17:09:00.000-08:00Nola, I am sooooo excited to get some of your prec...Nola, I am sooooo excited to get some of your precious Hummingbird Vine seeds. I can't wait! :-)Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475421075331245419.post-49478394964220828722008-11-11T16:27:00.000-08:002008-11-11T16:27:00.000-08:00Sure idea to "mulch" around your new plants! Even...Sure idea to "mulch" around your new plants! Even though it's because of the dog, it is excellent because it acts as mulch to keep the weeds down surrounding the new plant, plus it gives some visual interest to the space! I love it and plant to borrow the idea when (and if) I ever get rock to border my beds! <BR/>I will send you enough hummingbird vine seed to cover that fence! In a few days, I'll try to post before and after photos of my yard, and you'll be amazed when you see how the vines took off!Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233644555327847881noreply@blogger.com