tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post4219796458733017802..comments2023-04-28T04:10:44.539-07:00Comments on My Back 40 (Feet): Mid-week morning in the back 40chuck b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-9538184027598475602008-04-11T22:08:00.000-07:002008-04-11T22:08:00.000-07:00I was going to ask Christopher's question... but s...I was going to ask Christopher's question... but since you're gone for the weekend I'm glad he beat me to it. Now I don't have to wait for an answer.<BR/><BR/>They're both nice photos but I like the one of you behind the echium best. Because you look like you're cracking yourself up. *grin*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-43280840727135607872008-04-11T20:12:00.000-07:002008-04-11T20:12:00.000-07:00Hubba hubba ... you are one good looking plant guy...Hubba hubba ... you are one good looking plant guy! And I like a big nose on a man - you know what they say, big nose, big ...<BR/><BR/>...handkerchief ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-21212218074424635942008-04-11T10:55:00.000-07:002008-04-11T10:55:00.000-07:00What I like about my garden is that I don't have t...What I like about <I>my</I> garden is that I don't have to think about the wear and tear the years have put on my face. You are all brave people.<BR/> <BR/>That echium... wow. I need a BIG hothouse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-7397828612693458722008-04-11T10:33:00.000-07:002008-04-11T10:33:00.000-07:00I like your mug...very easy to look at! ;-) That e...I like your mug...very easy to look at! ;-) That echium is the shit...I really want to try one as a houseplant!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133943147518051559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-18588576790133281842008-04-10T09:12:00.000-07:002008-04-10T09:12:00.000-07:00I like the fuchsia and the iris is really beautifu...I like the fuchsia and the iris is really beautiful. It took me 10 years to post my photo online so I know what you mean. But, I agree with Annie, you look good! :)Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-90526284562834606652008-04-10T07:54:00.000-07:002008-04-10T07:54:00.000-07:00Too funny about the Clematis. It's nothing rare o...Too funny about the Clematis. It's nothing rare or spectacular, I'm sure of that. I saw it flowering at the nursery and I thought "I want a clematis that flowers this time of year." And I have some kind of weakness for purple and its relations.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if it could be <A HREF="http://chalkhillclematis.com/nursery_shop/clematis/general_sikorski.html" REL="nofollow">General Sikorski</A>chuck b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-81802187559489834902008-04-10T07:26:00.000-07:002008-04-10T07:26:00.000-07:00Chuck - there's a recently published book on Clema...Chuck - there's a recently published book on Clematis ("Enclyclopedia of Clematis"?) that has very good photos & descriptions. Sorry I can't remember the name or author, I checked it out of the library last summer. If I can track down the name, I'll let you know, although Chalk Hill's photos are pretty good. (Another place to waste lots of time.)Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-27586739496006656502008-04-10T03:33:00.000-07:002008-04-10T03:33:00.000-07:00Chuck, you match the wildprettii you are standing ...Chuck, you match the wildprettii you are standing behind with that silly grin. I always imagined you with a big smile and a twinkle in your eye, but my what a big nose you have! HA, just teasing, my nose is bigger! I also love you calling MMD, daughter, you are just too much. And many thanks for the link to the Gardoctor's work, he will be pleased to see it. And finally, our tomatoes regularlyFrances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-49627981513498046272008-04-09T21:21:00.000-07:002008-04-09T21:21:00.000-07:00You posted a couple of pictures of yourself long a...You posted a couple of pictures of yourself long ago, Chuck, but an update is nice and you look good. Yes, our anonymity has been blown. Pam is pretty gleeful about it, isn't she. It will probably be okay. <BR/><BR/>'Ramona' has similar lighter bands on the petals but the stamens might be darker. Good luck getting an ID - there must be thousands of named clematis. <BR/><BR/>I think you should Annie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-37259989883896026192008-04-09T20:37:00.000-07:002008-04-09T20:37:00.000-07:00Daughter, Clematis on the Web seems to be down. I...Daughter, Clematis on the Web seems to be down. I just remembered Chalk Hill Clematis has lots of pictures. I'll check there too.<BR/><BR/>Pam, as far as I'm concerned you and the other organizers deserve some kind of medal for garden blogger community building. And Carol too, for instituting Bloom Day. <BR/><BR/>Jenn, I like that picture too if I do say so myself. The other one makes my chuck b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-43228766268813489592008-04-09T20:17:00.000-07:002008-04-09T20:17:00.000-07:00That's a great shot of you behind the plant. Esse...That's a great shot of you behind the plant. Essence of the gardener!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-72449732790745778352008-04-09T19:33:00.000-07:002008-04-09T19:33:00.000-07:00And I meant to add that it's delightful to see you...And I meant to add that it's delightful to see your face too, Chuck. You were missed in Austin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-79969421025310332462008-04-09T19:31:00.000-07:002008-04-09T19:31:00.000-07:00Chuck, you know I always love to see what your ech...Chuck, you know I always love to see what your echium is up to. I didn't know it could get even better than it already was, but those red-and-powder-blue flowers! My god, I must have one of these plants.<BR/><BR/>Yes, we Spring Flingers are out like never before. In my defense, we all agreed to abide by certain rules when posting photos: first names only (except for those of us already out there)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-8485128113670964482008-04-09T18:50:00.000-07:002008-04-09T18:50:00.000-07:00MMcGD, thank you for that tip--just what I need: ...MMcGD, thank you for that tip--just what I need: an extensive website of beautiful flower pictures. :)<BR/><BR/>Christopher: You're thinking of <I>E. piniana</I>. The wildpretii is always a variation on red, and the simplitica, white. There are assuredly exceptions, and others.<BR/><BR/>"It took 20 trys to get one acceptable mug shot of myself for another purpose." <BR/><BR/>I do believe I chuck b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-5866738845586254262008-04-09T18:45:00.000-07:002008-04-09T18:45:00.000-07:00I expected the Echium to be blue. There is some ot...I expected the Echium to be blue. There is some other plant that grows well out there with tall blue inflorescences yes? What am I thinking of?<BR/><BR/>I don't think I'll be doing the anonymity breaking shot. It took 20 trys to get one acceptable mug shot of myself for another purpose.<BR/><BR/>My foxglove seedlings have been repotted and sent outside where I hope they are happier, at least Christopher C. NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621322814577793080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-13617036768230956442008-04-09T18:41:00.000-07:002008-04-09T18:41:00.000-07:00Beautiful Clematis - any guess would be a shot in ...Beautiful Clematis - any guess would be a shot in the dark - Google "Clematis on the Web" for the University of Hull's Clematis ID guide. Lots of photos of flowers at all different stages & descriptions of flowers & list of Type. It's also just a fun place to waste a lot of time.<BR/>Yes, I've been "outed." If I hadn't been so busy & tired b4 Spring Fling, I'd have gotten a pair of Groucho Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.com