MONDAY Check-ins ;-)

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MONDAY Check-ins ;-)
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Mon, 01-28-2008 - 6:50pm
So how has your week started out? I've had "You Should Be Dancing" stuck in my head all afternoon after reading the song posts. :-)

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 5:17pm
It seems to be hard for everyone on both sides this go-round. At least it won't be dull. :-)

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Tue, 01-29-2008 - 8:25pm
I had 3 raised moles surgically removed by a plastic surgeon about 25 years ago, but this is a small sore that doesn't seem to heal. Thanks for the good wishes. :-)

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 08-07-2001
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 9:57pm

Those are my favorite "make them last two weeks on my desk" flowers!

Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi

 

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Registered: 01-09-2007
Wed, 01-30-2008 - 9:18am

Rhonda,


Thanks for sharing the pictures! As I said before the pics -

 

 

 

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Wed, 01-30-2008 - 6:53pm

Can't believe I found a yellow blossom Alstroemeria plant for sale, but not inexpensive. I was told those were patented and for florists' cut flowers only. I think we're at the top of Zone 9A.







Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)
While most alstroemerias hate heat, hate cold, or take over the garden, our trials have found several great garden specimens that behave quite well and actually grow. Many are hybrids from Mark Brigden's wonderful breeding program when he was at the University of Connecticut (now Cornell). In addition, they make superb long-lasting cut flowers.

Alstroemeria 'Freedom' PP 9,393 (Princess Lily)
Alstroemeria 'Freedom' PP 9,393 (Princess Lily)Sun to Part SunZone: 5b-8, at least 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
We are pleased to present this wonderful introduction from the breeding program of Mark Bridgen of Cornell University. A. 'Freedom' boasts similar heat- and cold-tolerance to that of A. 'Sweet Laura'. The winter rosettes of green foliage give rise from June through September to 30" tall spikes of peachy red flowers (RHS 53D), highlighted at the tip of the uppermost two petals with a bold white pattern, speckled with carmine. A. 'Freedom' has proven to be much more of a clumper in contrast to the more common runner, A. psittacina. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04159


Alstroemeria 'Glory of the Andes' (Glory of the Andes Princess Lily)
Alstroemeria 'Glory of the Andes' (Glory of the Andes Princess Lily)SunZone: 5b-8, at least 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
Web-Only! We are truly excited by this variegated sport of the wonderful A. 'Sweet Laura' that was discovered at Connecticut's Sunny Border Nursery. Each green leaf is edged with a creamy yellow border, adding more interest to an already fabulous perennial. A. 'Glory of the Andes' begins flowering in early July in NC with 30" tall spikes of orange and continues until fall. Even when it's not in flower, A. 'Glory of the Andes' provides great foliage interest in the garden. The longer we grow this, the more impressed we are with this great alstroemeria. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05364


Alstroemeria 'Mauve Majesty' PPAF (Mauve Majesty Princess Lily)
Alstroemeria 'Mauve Majesty' PPAF (Mauve Majesty Princess Lily)Sun to Part SunZone: 6-8a, at least 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
Web-Only! This 2007 introduction from Cornell's Mark Bridgen makes a compact clumper, topped from mid-June through September with 30" spikes that end in rosy-pink flowers, two petals of which are highlighted with a yellow base. Because A. 'Mauve Majesty' makes a tight clump, it is perfect for a small space in a small garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08043


Alstroemeria psittacina 'Variegata' (White Edged Princess Lily)
Alstroemeria psittacina 'Variegata' (White Edged Princess Lily)Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6b-9a 15" tall Origin: Brazil

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 01-30-2008 - 6:53pm

You're welcome.


I don't know how you survive!

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 08-07-2001
Wed, 01-30-2008 - 8:18pm

Thanks!!!

Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi

 

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Registered: 01-09-2007
Wed, 01-30-2008 - 8:29pm

We made it up to -12 today - that's MINUS 12!!!

 

 

 

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Wed, 01-30-2008 - 9:17pm
They are really very easy to grow and spread well too. Even when they're not blooming, the foliage is pretty much of the time. If your clay is like the clay in my sister's yard in MD, you'll probably need a pick ax instead of a shovel. I am so spoiled by gardening in mostly sandy soil. It doesn't have a lot of nutrients, but is sure is easy to dig. I have 16 years of oak and other kinds of leaves in my flower/shrubbery beds that have made the soil richer and filled with big earthworms.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 08-07-2001
Wed, 01-30-2008 - 9:20pm
I've been leaving the leaves in this bed, but tried to dig up a dead azeala this fall, and couldn't get the shovel in more than about 1/4 inch.

Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi