tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post7578839712528186192..comments2023-11-01T02:35:48.057+00:00Comments on Geranium Cat's Bookshelf: Gardening leaveGeraniumCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-23390608391564888802013-09-01T08:28:32.562+01:002013-09-01T08:28:32.562+01:00Perhaps it is because I live in Cornwall and the c...Perhaps it is because I live in Cornwall and the climate is more suitable for them? How about alpines, saxifrages are very lovely and minature grasses? In one of my pots a heather has self seeded, it will have to come out because it will carry on getting bigger.. Also of course dandelions!!!! JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-11577676166291931122013-08-31T18:56:57.974+01:002013-08-31T18:56:57.974+01:00I'm a bit erratic about sempervivums - I have ...I'm a bit erratic about sempervivums - I have one very nice small clump, and lots that have died! I love the spider-web ones though.GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-37856930585236452912013-08-31T13:14:24.532+01:002013-08-31T13:14:24.532+01:00I too have blue containers in which I grow semperv...I too have blue containers in which I grow sempervivums. These succulents come in all shapes and colours and are very easy care. I like to add heart shaped white pebbles that I find on the beach when I walk my small dog. Jenny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-72824662474571906102013-07-31T13:23:32.130+01:002013-07-31T13:23:32.130+01:00Erodium it is! And yes, they can be a bit spready,...Erodium it is! And yes, they can be a bit spready, but winter here helps to sort that out. A collection on troughs sounds lovely.<br /><br />Not sure about the scented white flowers - I'll look out for possibilities. Sounds nice.GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-66049200296398032013-07-31T13:21:36.852+01:002013-07-31T13:21:36.852+01:00I think I'm allergic to gnomes!I think I'm allergic to gnomes!GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-90636362673783896382013-07-31T13:21:17.822+01:002013-07-31T13:21:17.822+01:00Thanks, Susan! I think that 6-8 inches is about my...Thanks, Susan! I think that 6-8 inches is about my limit on height - that's what I've been looking for during my reserach. Shrubby plants or miniature trees could be a little taller - I don't mind remaking gardens when plants outgrow them, so I do sometimes use conifers, and I'm exploring the idea of creating "bonsai-type" trees. I don't want to do "proper" bonsai, that's OH's territory :-) - fiddly stuff!GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-42077246966444882012013-07-25T07:58:32.471+01:002013-07-25T07:58:32.471+01:00Simply lovely and a grotto would be fab!
Do I spo...Simply lovely and a grotto would be fab!<br /><br />Do I spot an erodium there? I used to have a collection of them in troughs. Some of them can spread more than you'd want for your baby gardens. I also had a plant whose name I can't remember, rats. It has tiny white flowers which are scented at night and I think the name begins with Z. What am I like? Perhaps it will ring bells with you...callmemadamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711070764040041338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-92043150669562898432013-07-25T06:46:00.105+01:002013-07-25T06:46:00.105+01:00I can just picture how some people will clutter up...I can just picture how some people will clutter up their miniature gardens with all sorts of stuff, from benches to gnomes! Yours is much nicer, with the emphasis being on the flowers.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-38235535198843248802013-07-25T04:34:17.364+01:002013-07-25T04:34:17.364+01:00I love the blue dish, what a gorgeous colour! Min...I love the blue dish, what a gorgeous colour! Miniature gardens - what a delightful idea. That's a beautiful one you have there, Geranium Cat. I'll see if I come across any ideas in my books and travels as I look for plants for my garden. How high can the plants be for your containers? Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-23439125825276094972013-07-24T18:23:38.934+01:002013-07-24T18:23:38.934+01:00Cath, I have thrift in two containers, and it'...Cath, I have thrift in two containers, and it's not too thuggish up here - one is white and growing alongside clove pinks, it's done wonderfully, flowering for ages. I do like the idea of a coastal theme and shall give it some serious thought - in fact, ideas are beginning to emerge already, based on the local dune plants. It would have to be for next year now, but thanks for a great suggestion!GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182642520216901583.post-65186448653902528212013-07-24T10:18:38.266+01:002013-07-24T10:18:38.266+01:00I have no ideas or anything, everything in our gar...I have no ideas or anything, everything in our garden seems to be thuggish, but I just think what you've created there is absolutely lovely. I was just thinking that a coastal themed one would be lovely, except that the only coastal plant I can think of is thrift and that's thuggish too. LOL!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.com