tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post305785260657987746..comments2024-02-29T23:22:30.130-08:00Comments on Astrid's Garden Design: Bed 4Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-16298153344040306632013-07-08T18:58:55.023-07:002013-07-08T18:58:55.023-07:00Ha ha ha Alistair - you're right! they never g...Ha ha ha Alistair - you're right! they never get it :)Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-46196225380997371102013-07-08T10:23:44.090-07:002013-07-08T10:23:44.090-07:00Hi Astrid, Your garden is looking very beautiful. ...Hi Astrid, Your garden is looking very beautiful. Its good to name the areas of your garden as trying to tell your wife, husband or partner that you intend planting a rose shrub in that spot of the garden which is almost half way down the path and slightly to the left of the yellow Azalea. (well you get my drift)Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104382970502166560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-55385848461949654102013-07-07T19:39:28.679-07:002013-07-07T19:39:28.679-07:00Hi Lee
I am really pleased with the sedums and the...Hi Lee<br />I am really pleased with the sedums and the different types of Hens and Chicks. I may need to buy more :)<br />AstridAstridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-70151859622343513802013-07-05T18:06:00.613-07:002013-07-05T18:06:00.613-07:00I like your combinations of texture. Aren't th...I like your combinations of texture. Aren't the different types of sedum great? I discovered those a few years back... they add great color and are hardy! I enjoyed seeing how you used them for color in your beds..very nice!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-33351468315283154642013-07-03T05:27:50.517-07:002013-07-03T05:27:50.517-07:00Hi Jennifer
You're right - Bed 4 does sound pr...Hi Jennifer<br />You're right - Bed 4 does sound pretty bland……hmmmm……Fishy Bed? Pool Pump Bed? Norway Bed?<br />Speaking of the Weeping Spruce - I bought it at least 20 years ago, probably at Connon's. That's where I tend to get my better quality plants. The first few winters I wrapped it because I didn't want it to die but then I decided to try without burlap and it does just fine. Pruning is never needed. It's a beauty, eh?<br />AstridAstridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-40667830736834708222013-07-03T04:09:40.385-07:002013-07-03T04:09:40.385-07:00I think that "Bed 4" deserves an interes...I think that "Bed 4" deserves an interesting name like some of your other flowerbeds. The fish ornaments stand out so maybe it could have a related name? <br />Whatever you call it, I like the plantings. The Weeping Norway Spruce is my favourite and I wish I had one just like it. How old is it and do you have to prune it in anyway?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-62944960922823237802013-07-01T18:02:44.083-07:002013-07-01T18:02:44.083-07:00Thanks Catherine - I think they are inherited :) Y...Thanks Catherine - I think they are inherited :) You should see my Dad's and aunts' gardens.<br />AstridAstridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-55761405098015216592013-07-01T14:07:13.454-07:002013-07-01T14:07:13.454-07:00You have the most amazing green fingers Astrid! I ...You have the most amazing green fingers Astrid! I am very impressed by your combinations:~)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359727279351453757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-89929738882028201902013-06-30T20:43:44.290-07:002013-06-30T20:43:44.290-07:00Hi Helene
I was especially excited to hear how eas...Hi Helene<br />I was especially excited to hear how easy Sempervivums are to propagate! Who knows? the garden could be filled with them next year!<br />Astrid<br /><br />Hi Indie<br />Boston should be in a good zone for a Weeping Spruce - go for it!!<br />Astrid<br />Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-59219701660062973292013-06-30T19:02:21.727-07:002013-06-30T19:02:21.727-07:00The bed has such a nice combination of shapes and ...The bed has such a nice combination of shapes and structure. I just love that weeping spruce at the end! I think I need one of those!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-36999660349079601422013-06-30T17:32:39.965-07:002013-06-30T17:32:39.965-07:00I like flowerbeds that have all year interest so w...I like flowerbeds that have all year interest so when something is finished, something else is starting out. Your bed number 4 is a good example of that :-) I’d love to have all of this in my own garden, but your bed number 4 is probably the size of half my garden! I like your Sempervivums, I have been thinking of getting some for a container, your photos are lovely and show how marvellous they are.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-32918051235204869742013-06-29T15:15:10.797-07:002013-06-29T15:15:10.797-07:00Hi Nadezda
That's the great thing about blogs:...Hi Nadezda<br />That's the great thing about blogs: lots of new ideas! I'm glad some of mine were helpful.<br />It's Canada Day weekend so we'll be celebrating in red and white on Monday!<br />Astrid<br /><br />Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-28354826478124822782013-06-28T23:19:35.725-07:002013-06-28T23:19:35.725-07:00Astrid,
there are new for me ideas in your bed 4. ...Astrid,<br />there are new for me ideas in your bed 4. I love combination of wonderful Norwegian weeping spruce and bright blue irises.<br />Very pretty!<br />Also the succulents, I have some saxifrages, those are very hardy and think to plant them under my little fir.<br />Have a nice weekend!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.com