tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post8838859530916945812..comments2024-03-28T13:31:17.000-07:00Comments on Chickadee Gardens: Before and After: Progression of a Hot BorderChickadee Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-41792674412721984162018-02-06T07:04:16.401-08:002018-02-06T07:04:16.401-08:00Loved this two-year evolution of your hot bed. Yo...Loved this two-year evolution of your hot bed. You're very lucky to have a Facilities Manager and wise to keep him well fed and watered. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-7194155410910380972018-02-04T11:37:40.217-08:002018-02-04T11:37:40.217-08:00Fascinating, Tamara. Your last photo, taken in Sep...Fascinating, Tamara. Your last photo, taken in Sept. 17, looks like the area has always looked like this. It's so perfect. And so much more exciting than boring turf grass. That pink mum is so gorgeous. I need to find a spot for one. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-75899586649832862072018-02-03T08:14:50.824-08:002018-02-03T08:14:50.824-08:00Gina, you are so kind! And yes, you get it too - g...Gina, you are so kind! And yes, you get it too - gardening on a larger scale. You'll kick ass at your own Fernhaven paradise, I am SO enjoying watching your garden and land and home develop and grow into spectacular heights. Keep going on your blog, it's a great record and is wonderful to read. Here's to sore muscles! :) Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-21400732405278633752018-02-03T08:13:14.972-08:002018-02-03T08:13:14.972-08:00Oh, thank you Gail! I'm glad you got something...Oh, thank you Gail! I'm glad you got something out of the photos. You are most welcome to come out for a tour, by the way! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-71311007762114182832018-02-03T08:12:25.661-08:002018-02-03T08:12:25.661-08:00Don't you love that Panicum? It is so vertical...Don't you love that Panicum? It is so vertical and airy at the same time. I just sent you the Agave pup pix. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-58396933415534123672018-02-03T08:11:54.544-08:002018-02-03T08:11:54.544-08:00I like following what you're doing too, Susan....I like following what you're doing too, Susan. I'm glad you get it, it is something of a "letting go" process - gardening on a larger scale. In a way, it's kind of liberating. Thanks for your kind words, and keep going on your own piece of paradise. Looking forward to seeing it develop over time. Also, you're always welcome to come out for a visit! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-81144123602018041952018-02-03T08:09:34.729-08:002018-02-03T08:09:34.729-08:00Thank you, Matthew! We are lucky in that regard - ...Thank you, Matthew! We are lucky in that regard - moving things around if needed. It means there are endless possibilities! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-50128277613965225542018-02-03T06:18:51.920-08:002018-02-03T06:18:51.920-08:00Wonderful Tamara! Your vision is really taking sha...Wonderful Tamara! Your vision is really taking shape. Since I am just starting on a similar journey I love seeing how you handle and learn from the challenges. Gardening on acreage is so much different than a postage stamp lot in the city--it can be so overwhelming at times, but I agree...just trudge on--it's so gratifying in the end (even with the sore muscles!). Can't wait to see what you do next! XOXOGina Cardozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590933638186506858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-87435932658861245402018-02-03T05:02:27.286-08:002018-02-03T05:02:27.286-08:00Fabulous. The before and after photos have been so...Fabulous. The before and after photos have been so informative. As I was reading, I thought, how much I would like to be in the garden while taking the tour.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-72825147529273351772018-02-02T21:54:03.577-08:002018-02-02T21:54:03.577-08:00Love the before and after posts! That Panicum virg...Love the before and after posts! That Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' next to the steps is just lovely. Also you mention a NOID Agave pup but I couldn’t locate it in the photo. Is it still doing well? Photo please!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-54815873178374707062018-02-02T09:28:57.868-08:002018-02-02T09:28:57.868-08:00Tamara, this is really encouraging to see! And I t...Tamara, this is really encouraging to see! And I totally get it about the difference is plant selection and design with a city lot vs 2 acres. I'm starting some serious work on a 1/3 acre lot this year and you are a fantastic inspiration for me. <3Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025190610162675526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-65601403442127240632018-02-02T08:45:16.161-08:002018-02-02T08:45:16.161-08:00Beautiful progression and a lot of work you've...Beautiful progression and a lot of work you've both done! You're fortunate to have all that space so if something gets too big, you have lots of room to move things around. Matthew - The Lents Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322893329475944946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-12558307756117614962018-02-02T08:06:37.487-08:002018-02-02T08:06:37.487-08:00Thank you Kris! It is indeed very easy to forget t...Thank you Kris! It is indeed very easy to forget the not-so-pleasant aspects of a large task. I am glad you find value in such posts, and hopefully others do to. The goal is to share information with one another and yes, document so I don't forget! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-49121690228282446642018-02-01T18:50:09.521-08:002018-02-01T18:50:09.521-08:00Another great job from start to finish! The proje...Another great job from start to finish! The project summary is a great tool, both to prod your own memory when it comes time to start work in another area that presents similar challenges and as a guide to others reading your blog. I find it's easy to forget some of the time-consuming and grueling aspects of work on big projects once it's behind you a year or more. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-65718362927806957812018-02-01T13:52:56.319-08:002018-02-01T13:52:56.319-08:00I'm glad that the paths and plantings are appr...I'm glad that the paths and plantings are appreciated! Thank you so much, Connie! I am equally glad you see it as lovely and with interest, that is certainly one of the goals! Thank you Connie! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-4612091872891328282018-02-01T13:51:39.070-08:002018-02-01T13:51:39.070-08:00Things change rather quickly, especially when natu...Things change rather quickly, especially when nature is involved. I tend to forget that, what with my impatient nature and all. <br /><br />That chrysanthemum is so lovely, I am blown away at how large it grew after one year. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-4247311962056119842018-02-01T13:50:30.210-08:002018-02-01T13:50:30.210-08:00Aren't before and afters fun? I hope you'r...Aren't before and afters fun? I hope you're not too worn out, spring is around the corner, right? :) <br /><br />I'm glad you see the garden as alive and with personality, that's certainly a goal and sometimes it's hard for me to imagine what others see. Thank you thank you!! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-25480841741434348212018-02-01T12:06:56.613-08:002018-02-01T12:06:56.613-08:00You how I wish I was young again and had your ener...You how I wish I was young again and had your energy and strength. I love all the paths and planting that you are doing. You're creating a lovely landscape with so much interest and enchantment. Beautiful!!!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-80794852702298369172018-02-01T10:51:05.870-08:002018-02-01T10:51:05.870-08:00I found you after you had moved, so I've been ...I found you after you had moved, so I've been able to see some of the development. Even so, before and after pictures are illuminating. We (I) forget so much about how things have changed. That chrysanthemum is outstanding.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-63149080163659028952018-02-01T10:08:59.304-08:002018-02-01T10:08:59.304-08:00I love before and after pictures. Seeing all the w...I love before and after pictures. Seeing all the work that went into the after wears me out. I so admire you and FM for tackling this 2acre plot. You are certainly bringing it alive, giving it a lot of personality. So much accomplished in such a short period of time. Congratulations to both of you. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-88343299246281163492018-02-01T09:53:07.895-08:002018-02-01T09:53:07.895-08:00Thank you Alison. It was a long post, I tend to ta...Thank you Alison. It was a long post, I tend to take a lot of photos..hahah...! Gardens do change a lot, it's fun for me to document the changes so as to understand why my back hurts. Seriously though, I hear you - plants come and go. <br /><br />As far as weeds in gravel, I think having deep gravel helps. My goal is to have a 6" base minimum, all that tends to come up now are weeds that land on the surface rather than come from the soil below the gravel level. Those are relatively easy to pull and we do so much walking on the paths, they don't really have a chance. <br /><br />A flame weeder would be nice.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-51412853826783695092018-02-01T09:16:47.228-08:002018-02-01T09:16:47.228-08:00This was a very informative look back at how this ...This was a very informative look back at how this area developed over the last two years. I'm sure it will continue to change too. My own garden has changed so much over the last ten years, I've lost and moved so many plants that I have no memory of any more. I sometimes go back to old posts in my blog and can't recall having bought certain plants or where I planted them. I've wondered how you deal with weeds in the gravel. I have a considerable amount of gravel too, in the front, and weeds are a constant problem.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com