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Mary Washburn commented on Donna Wright's photo
Thanks Sharon! I have planeted the ferns. I am so excited. I hope they all do well. I am not sure about where I put them but I have a few wooded areas and I have put them there and took your advise on putting some behind Hostas. Most places I put…
Mary Washburn left a comment for Sharon
Sharon, I have been a little confused. I went to Dave's Garden website and people that live in Birmingham say they are in zone 7, 7a or 7b. I have always thought I was in zone 8, central Alabama, between Birmingham and Anniston, about the same…
Mary Washburn commented on Elizabeth Drzymalski's group 'Seed Saving and Starting'
I had some beautiful Cala Lilies this summer. One plant had huge pods on it. I had these last year and just let them fall to the ground. This year I cut them and took them apart to dry. I have stored them but now I don't know what to do with…
Mary Washburn left a comment for Sharon
I love that profile picture!
Mary Washburn left a comment for Sharon
My mother-in-law lives in Southside! That is wonderful so you know what my climate is like. I love all your pictures.
Mary Washburn commented on Megan Guenther's photo
I love this photo! I am always surprised at what come out of my compose pile close to the kitchen!
Mary Washburn commented on Philip Schuler's photo
What are these? They are beautiful! Are they spring bloomers?
Mary Washburn commented on Donna Wright's photo
Thanks I will wait until the first frost to cut them back. Have you ever seen ostrich ferns? I just got 18...I may have over done that one a bit! I love ferns now to find a place to put them. I have some knock out roses in pots on my deck on the…
Mary Washburn commented on Donna Wright's photo
I wish I had know about self watering boxes! Maybe in a few years I will change mine out. I know they are too shallow for what I want to grow. Yes, we have had alot of rain also. I have planted alot of things in my yard and glad I haven't had…
Mary Washburn commented on Donna Wright's photo
I know I am asking so many questions, but your pictures are beautiful! I put flower box on my deck railing they get a lot of sun but they are not very deep. I put Hyacinths in the bottom since they should only get 10" and pansies on top. I do…
Mary Washburn commented on Donna Wright's photo
It is really beautiful. It is so large that is why I asked?
Mary Washburn commented on Donna Wright's photo
Sorry I am just now getting back with you. I live in central Alabama, Talladega, zone 8. We will probably get a frost next month. It is cooler than normal here. Thanks, I will try the Bayer's. I have a lot of Knock-oout roses so I should not…
Mary Washburn commented on Jean Stipelcovich's photo
This is beautiful. My soil is so bad on this mountain I live on. I tried to something like this but no success. I was a mess!
Profile Information
- Which category best describes you?
- Recreational Gardener
- Skill level
- Beginner
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- I am landscaping a hillside to the lake for no weedeating and mowing.
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- 10 hs
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:39am on October 21, 2009,
Sharon said… - Hi May!
Here is a link that might help you with your zoning issue. You are definitely in zone 7. http://www.growit.com/zones/
I will be glad to look at your pictures. It has been a long time since I gardened there, but I will offer what suggestions I can. As for your gardening style, I think you have a bit of a contradiction going. You said you like formal gardens, but also said that you like English Gardens and Cottage Gardens, both of which are far from formal. If you want to post your pictures here, I will look at them. If you have a photo bucket or other picture account, just send me the link.
Many Blessings!
Sharon
- At 7:45am on October 17, 2009,
Sharon said…
- Yes, I do know about your climate. It's not too different from where I live now (Georgia), but I am south so I am in the lower edge of zone 8. There are just a few things that you can grow that I can't, like peonies, but I can grow lots of tropicals that are annuals for you.
The area has changed so much! I don't get there too often anymore. My mother is here with me and so the family that I have are cousins and such there. It's beautiful there this time of year!
Glad to meet you Mary. I hope to have the opportunity to get to know you better!
Many Blessings!
Sharon
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Andrew Webb commented on Sharon DeWitt's photo
What a great idea, I may have to steal it for my own tropical garden!!!
Joan *Flower Angel*.. Z-8 commented on Mady De Loore's photo
Truly Beautiful Pic...
Joan *Flower Angel*.. Z-8 commented on Denise Sarett Connolly's photo
WoW !, You are an inspiration... That is so lovely.
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