The forget-me-nots go past that telephone pole in the back
I just wonder how this was done. Did they spray the denuded bank with seed? Did they hand-plant hundreds of seedlings? Is this its first year, or is it a recurring event? If so, how is it maintained? Yes, there are a bunch of dandelions in there, but without regular string trimming, first brambles, and then shrub and tree seedlings will show up and take over. Something like this takes a lot of work, and I tip my hat to the gardener.
About Kathy Purdy
Kathy Purdy discovered the joys of writing in fourth grade, when she started corresponding with a former classmate. She's been writing letters ever since, first on looseleaf, then electronically, and now as weblog entries. That makes you, the blog reader, her pen pal. Her first independent (though frustrating) attempts at gardening were made in high school, though the gardening bug didn't bite hard until her mid-thirties, when she found herself mistress of a rural home on 15 acres. • USDA Hardiness Zone:4 • AHS Heat Zone: 3 • Location: rural; Southern Tier of NY • Geographic type: foothills of Appalachian Mountains • Soil Type: acid clay • Experience level: intermediate • Particular interests: colchicums, narcissus, cottage gardening, NY native plants, gardening with/for children
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That’s a lot of work to plant it one by one… I think it’s perhaps someone throwing seed bombs there and it grew by itself maybe.
My guess would be they spread a bunch of seed there. Just beautiful.
That is amazing! I try to grow them, but haven’t had any luck yet. This year I got a deal on a couple of plants and will try again. They are one of my favorites. I certainly won’t get an effect like this, but maybe some day I will have a healthy stand of them.
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Isn’t that just lovely. I would love a large patch of blue like that. It does look like they would have to have broad casted the seeds onto denuded soil. It sure is pretty no matter how they accomplished it.
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I love that spot! Have wanted to stop and photograph it often but you got there first
Craig, it’s right across from Crispell’s. The display has been going at least since I got here in 2007. They mow regularly.
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Lynn, don’t let that stop you from taking your own photos. There’s a spacious shoulder there or I would never have attempted it myself. But I know you have better equipment and more skill. What do they mow it with? It is a steep slope. And who do you think is caring for it?
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Its absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I love forget-me-nots and have lots (but not that many!) It is one of the few truely blue flowers in the garden.
That is really gorgeous! Kudos off to the gardener!
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Whereabouts? I’ve driven 79 a lot and don’t recognize this spot.
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It is on the corner of Brooktondale Rd and 79, between Bethel Grove and Besemer. If you take Ellis Hollow Rd. to Cornell you would never pass it. I had come through downtown Ithaca from Trumansburg.
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Wow amazing, I love forget-me-nots, have never seen them grow so densely here in Ireland.
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Amazing! Now, I am wondering why don’t they grow like that in my garden? I think they like freedom!
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Moisture and part shade are both key. I think if they have consistent moisture they can even take full sun in northern climes.
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Sooo pretty Kathy! They are such pretty flowers and that is an amazing display. I am glad to have seen it. Thanks.
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