tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post3062629032605153473..comments2023-11-05T06:37:03.280-06:00Comments on A Corner Garden: Wildflower WednesdayCorner Gardener Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-44410448758944627982012-06-30T00:17:53.734-05:002012-06-30T00:17:53.734-05:00Sue thanks for visiting my blog, you have some bea...Sue thanks for visiting my blog, you have some beautiful wildflowers in your garden, I understand your feelings about the indiscriminate killing of wee wild creatures, here in the UK there have been lots of changes in the law re pesticides and biological control is promoted if people feel the need for control, I have to admit I keep a can of fly killer in my house as I hate flies in my kitchen but my garden is organic, I find most creatures have a preditor like the birds eat the slugs, I'm interested in your mention of something called liquid fence for detering rabbits, rabbits here only have very large birds as preditors as there normal preditors don't live on the island, <br />thanks for sharing your flowers, FrancesIsland Threadshttp://islandthreads.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-65238182227525335522012-06-29T08:26:26.917-05:002012-06-29T08:26:26.917-05:00Sue, I am gobsmacked to see how many wonderful nat...Sue, I am gobsmacked to see how many wonderful natives you've got growing in your garden. Also find it fascinating to see how many things are at the same place (blooming-wise) - and many others in my garden are at least 2 weeks behind yours. Here in Ontario, they've banned pesticides and fungicides for cosmetic use. We are using those little paper lantern like structures that mimic wasp nests - if you put them up early enough, the wasps won't build a nest where one "already exists". Certainly makes the sellers more creative about things if they can't just do easy and cheap. <br />p.s.I've noticed that the shores of Lake Ontario are a lot clearer as are the feeder streams. The only downside is my lawn isn't going to win any prizes, but like you, I'm thinking maybe a few more flower beds might be in order.Barbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-64378229550591155962012-06-29T07:02:32.321-05:002012-06-29T07:02:32.321-05:00I'm sorry to hear it's so hot where you ar...I'm sorry to hear it's so hot where you are too Sue. We are all stuck under the heat dome. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog. Your wildflowers/natives are lovely. I love my natives too. I planted them for their elegance and to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects. Happy WW to you.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-5584183393304528002012-06-28T19:00:58.319-05:002012-06-28T19:00:58.319-05:00Hi Plantpostings,
Thanks for your nice comments. ...Hi Plantpostings,<br />Thanks for your nice comments. I change my background photo with the seasons. While I do mess around with other elements from time to time, but haven't lately.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-67116362987529133162012-06-28T17:44:57.989-05:002012-06-28T17:44:57.989-05:00Go ahead and rant--you're communicating with l...Go ahead and rant--you're communicating with like-minded gardeners. :) Your wildflowers are beautiful, and I find myself asking "Did you redesign your blog?" It looks fantastic!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-11758214805561045222012-06-27T21:50:44.938-05:002012-06-27T21:50:44.938-05:00It a pity that lots of people have lost touch with...It a pity that lots of people have lost touch with nature and tend to kill what they fear. Gardeners like you know what is dangerous and what isn't.<br />Enjoyed seeing your collection of wildflowers in your garden.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-39379610192450962222012-06-27T20:29:51.118-05:002012-06-27T20:29:51.118-05:00I'm always amazed by the number and variety of...I'm always amazed by the number and variety of natives and wildflowers you have, Sue--just lovely! I'm rather jealous of your gray-headed coneflower, though; I have tried to start these several times from seed with no luck.<br /><br />There was a time--many years ago--when I kept a can of Raid in my house and some outdoor pesticide in the garage. But no more. The only insects I really can't abide are Japanese beetles, and picking them off the roses into a soapy bath each evening is good therapy, I've found:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-22188156370471238502012-06-27T19:30:37.513-05:002012-06-27T19:30:37.513-05:00Hello Sue, Thank you for stopping by my blog. I ha...Hello Sue, Thank you for stopping by my blog. I have been so tied up since I moved south in October I haven't been around to check or chat with you all or blog as much.<br /><br />Your white flowers are very pretty, I must remember to plant a few when I'm gardening again. I read on another follow bloggers blog ( A Diva's garden ) that one can keep bugs away from Hibiscus plants by spraying it with green tea and I'm wondering if this will work as a preventative for all plants. I hate chemical pesticides.Vetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904220037223028054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-31741959041735005092012-06-27T19:28:03.659-05:002012-06-27T19:28:03.659-05:00Sue, Your garden is so pretty. I am lovig the whit...Sue, Your garden is so pretty. I am lovig the whites - I surely enjoyed your post today. Hope your week is going well.<br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-82324087077256630612012-06-27T14:34:02.877-05:002012-06-27T14:34:02.877-05:00Sue, I love all your flowers and I imagine Larry l...Sue, I love all your flowers and I imagine Larry loves how beautiful they are (how can he miss mowing!) Rant away, I get mad every time I walk into a Big Box store and see all the pesticides...Then I get mad when I hear people afraid of a little bug on their flower. Going to my happy place now! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-88696062080259864232012-06-27T11:58:00.964-05:002012-06-27T11:58:00.964-05:00Looks like your wildflowers are in full swing. Our...Looks like your wildflowers are in full swing. Our prairie species are just starting to flower. Enjoy all the pollinators.<br />HeatherHeather Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614164765858960174noreply@blogger.com