Comments on: Garden Bloggers Bloom Day June 2009

By: Cindy, MCOK

Cindy, MCOK — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:18:26 +0000

I’m a pushover for blue flowers and blue iris make me week in the knees. You can imagine how I’m swooning over Jay Bird!
Cindy, MCOK´s last blog ..Through the Garden Gate: Monday, July 6th

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:08:54 +0000

I’m glad I made it to your GBBD post. I enjoyed your photos and writing. I think my favorites are the blue iris and black pansies.

By: eliz

eliz — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:49:30 +0000

I’m very impressed you would have pansies wintering over in your conditions. I’ve never done well with those spring/fall pansies and gave up on them. Congrats on so many bright flowers in spite of all the late frosts and crappy spring weather.

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:43:20 +0000

If there were a ton of roots really crammed in there, it was potbound, and it might be worth digging it back up and teasing the roots out the molded container shape. But if soil could fall away from the roots when you took it out of the pot, it’s probably fine in that regard. I am glad you are enjoying gardening. Welcome to the club! There is always something new to learn.

By: Catherine in Toronto

Catherine in Toronto — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:19:06 +0000

Hi Kathy, thanks for your reply. I just found your blog and am really excited about reading through the older post. I can not believe how much I am enjoying gardening.

In answer to your question. My soil is a bit clay-y. I did take it out of its pot but didn’t loosen the roots from the soil. Eek. Should I replant it? I propped it up with a brick and it looks like it’s getting a bit upright but still mostly looks droopy.

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:05:08 +0000

Well, it might just be settling in still. Do you have clay soil? After two days of rain, it’s possible that the soil is oversaturated. I would not give up hope, but offer it shade of some sort when it’s sunny, and avoiding watering unless the soil is dry when you’re finger is in to the second knuckle. It could be something weird like a bug ate all the roots or the stems were snapped off at soil level, but not likely. And forgive me for mentioning the obvious, but you did take it out of its pot and loosen the roots from the soil ball, right?

By: Catherine in Toronto

Catherine in Toronto — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:34:00 +0000

I’m new to gardening and just planted some catmint towards the front of my garden, near the sidewalk, after a few days in the sun, the poor thing looks droopy and wilted. I thought it was due to too much sun but it’s been raining in Toronto for the past two days and it’s still droopy. What did I do wrong? Anyone?

By: Fountains Outdoor

Fountains Outdoor — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:31:47 +0000

The siberian iris is just amazing! I had some bad results with my gardening, we had some very hot days and then lots of rain, so I think my garden just doesn’t know what to do next… grow or wait?

By: Muum

Muum — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:57:03 +0000

I have that white bleeding heart, I love it! and the pink geranium, too. sorry about your irises that is a tragedy. love the Siberian Jay Bird , that looks like a real winner! Muum’s last blog post..Garden Blogger's Bloom Day - June 15, 2009

By: KayGee In the Weeds

KayGee In the Weeds — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:13:42 +0000

The Jay Bird Siberian Iris is fabulous! Love the color! KayGee In the Weeds’s last blog post..New (to me) herbs!