tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post1913579396545280413..comments2024-03-27T06:41:26.551-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: deep wateringthe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-3937367233114490432010-11-24T01:07:51.631-08:002010-11-24T01:07:51.631-08:00the automatic irrigation systems is one of the bes...the automatic irrigation systems is one of the best things that developed. it's not just proving the growing crops it's even saving lot of water! recommended!drip irrigation systemshttp://www.irrigationglobal.com/contents/en-us/d178_drip_irrigation_white_papers.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-18539586110595725052010-08-25T10:42:05.915-07:002010-08-25T10:42:05.915-07:00After being away from home, the first thing I do i...After being away from home, the first thing I do is go out into the garden and see how it fared without me. I neglect it when I'm home (at least when temps are in the 90's), but yet I still think it can't survive without me. Yours did remarkably well. I am envious of the California climate and its condiciveness to luscious gardens. Welcome back.<br />AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733262674768127741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45330665555330508202010-08-24T19:40:58.848-07:002010-08-24T19:40:58.848-07:00I just came back from a week in Cape Cod and my ga...I just came back from a week in Cape Cod and my garden looked very dry... even though someone was supposed to be watering it. I can't get my hydrangeas to last past the end of July... What's your secret? Just found your blog by the way and love it. LxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986230601258342720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-48258540267127225092010-08-24T17:09:14.935-07:002010-08-24T17:09:14.935-07:00I'm loving the gorgeous garden, deep watering ...I'm loving the gorgeous garden, deep watering sounds like it works really well!Leslie Caohttp://radicalturtle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-53460839693451552612010-08-24T09:43:27.536-07:002010-08-24T09:43:27.536-07:00Oh yes! I does make a difference, doesn't it?...Oh yes! I does make a difference, doesn't it??? My little garden in the back yard has suffered this year...I've been sooo busy. We do have a sprinkler system, but that corner likes lots more water. It's pitiful looking. <br /><br />Yours looks just great..and your house is adorable.<br /><br />Warm blessings,<br />Spencer{Bellamere Cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17808685184476519297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-24608641089090694302010-08-23T13:11:28.868-07:002010-08-23T13:11:28.868-07:00All our plants are drought tolerant. No lush green...All our plants are drought tolerant. No lush greens here, only pricklies. :)<br /><br />Your desert rat sister.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13251923853145230512010-08-23T09:30:23.056-07:002010-08-23T09:30:23.056-07:00allegra - enjoy it while it's red!
linda - ...allegra - enjoy it while it's red! <br /><br />linda - thanks for the heads up on the wynn. we pass through there often on our way to utah.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-41662208502931254782010-08-23T08:58:33.674-07:002010-08-23T08:58:33.674-07:00Hi Janet,
Welcome home...Love your house and gar...Hi Janet,<br /><br /><br />Welcome home...Love your house and garden. I have to hand water alot as well, every day when it is hot. I had a problem with plants surviving in our retaining wall until my friend told me about Moisture Control potting soil by Miracle Gro. (I don't like their fertilizer, too many salts in it) but their soil is great for containers, hanging baskets, etc. I also use those Soil Moist granules for my hanging baskets. They seem to work.<br /><br />By the way, I just saw a headline on AOL today that the Wynn hotel is going to add vegan dishes to it's menu. So if you are ever in Vegas...<br /><br />LindaLRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-84719393590213713672010-08-23T07:15:55.981-07:002010-08-23T07:15:55.981-07:00Good morning! Just had to say I'm still lovin&...Good morning! Just had to say I'm still lovin' your RED cottage! AllegraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50901737176977669512010-08-23T06:31:11.166-07:002010-08-23T06:31:11.166-07:00paula - it is quite common here for people to fly ...paula - it is quite common here for people to fly flags all the time. i put mine out on memorial day and take it down on labor day. so it's a summer thing for me.<br /><br />sarah - that's how i watered too. if i didn't things would fry or wilt. so i was wary that this would work. but now i'm a convert.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-32641421404511505292010-08-23T06:13:05.566-07:002010-08-23T06:13:05.566-07:00Welcome Home!
It's a sign of good things that ...Welcome Home!<br />It's a sign of good things that your gardens survived while you were gone. :)<br />If I don't water everyday, my flowers turn crispy!<br />I can't believe how well the flowers look and filled in in the area you dug up. You must definately have the gardening touch ... I'm just the wannabe! <br />Did you cook yourself a big meal when you got home? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-77716788208095916852010-08-23T05:41:28.394-07:002010-08-23T05:41:28.394-07:00Your garden is beautiful. I've wondered if yo...Your garden is beautiful. I've wondered if you water?...don't know why that has been a question I wanted to ask you? Your new beds with the standards, the boxwood topiaries, everything looks like something out of a magazine. <br /><br />I have spent countless hours trying to figure out the best way to water my gardens. I've tried different DIY installations of sprinkler systems. I always end up getting soaking wet, and it never really does the job right. I talk about how I'm the only woman in the world that dreams of a sprinkler system rather than luxury gifts. :) <br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-54246530990306726892010-08-23T01:59:04.060-07:002010-08-23T01:59:04.060-07:00Janet, the flag caught my eye! In Austria flags ar...Janet, the flag caught my eye! In Austria flags are mostly present around the national holiday in october. It is the day the last soldier from the occupation left Austria and Austria was "free". The flags are mostly on public buildings, hardly on private houses.<br />I am not familiar with the costum with the flag at the front door. In US-documentaries I noticed lots of flags after 9/11. Is the flag your way of the supporting the troops? What is the meaning of flag to you? Besides it is a really beautiful flag you US citizens have! :)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-54782787516393674772010-08-22T21:23:10.908-07:002010-08-22T21:23:10.908-07:00Oh look at your perfect and gorgeous garden Janet ...Oh look at your perfect and gorgeous garden Janet - I expect you were pleased to be home there amongst your beautiful plants and shrubs... Love the boxwood particularly and so pleased all survived the high temps too. xSemi Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839322243900070800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-55095583460109906432010-08-22T17:31:07.682-07:002010-08-22T17:31:07.682-07:00This "deep watering" post AND comments t...This "deep watering" post AND comments that followed were helpful to me. Seeing your pictures, I can believe you were VERY thrilled to come home to your lovely house and garden! <br /><br />I'm beginning to enjoy OUR yard more now that there is a hint of relief from the heat and humidity....I look forward to autumn with its changes and special beauty and reading the posts of fellow gardeners.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-42040924349776176982010-08-22T16:51:23.869-07:002010-08-22T16:51:23.869-07:00Your house and gardens are lovely. The deep water...Your house and gardens are lovely. The deep watering info is much appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-35729045978140937042010-08-22T14:47:01.274-07:002010-08-22T14:47:01.274-07:00Janet- your garden is enchanting. I am so envious...Janet- your garden is enchanting. I am so envious! I long for a similar garden of my own one day. I hope you're enjoying all that summer has to offer xxxThe Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-51532940051770716592010-08-22T14:40:23.972-07:002010-08-22T14:40:23.972-07:00Hi Janet.....so beautiful all that changes in your...Hi Janet.....so beautiful all that changes in your garden......lovely pictures.....wishing you a happy gardening week...enjoy love Ria...It's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647922092566478165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-27352143549512964692010-08-22T14:13:10.637-07:002010-08-22T14:13:10.637-07:00ff - yes, mulch is essential in these parts. and ...ff - yes, mulch is essential in these parts. and the bed grew in so fast and next year it will only be better, thanks for noticing.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-84522754527341738612010-08-22T14:01:15.008-07:002010-08-22T14:01:15.008-07:00Hi J
Your garden is fab. I believe in a deep water...Hi J<br />Your garden is fab. I believe in a deep water too- do you use mulch? It's the Australian way.We were on water restrictions for years that banned sprinklers and hosing- we kept stuff alive by putting buckets in the shower and diverting washing machine water. It was very dicey and a lot of stuff died. They've eased up a bit now- we can hose and sprinkle sometimes. I love all your flowering plants and well done with creating that bed without buying seeds of plants- genius!Faux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-32687817238500623812010-08-22T14:01:08.451-07:002010-08-22T14:01:08.451-07:00joyce - it seems like a lot of the things we think...joyce - it seems like a lot of the things we think we need to make our lives more convenient only wind up getting in the way or actually become a nuisance.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-80994769621474427432010-08-22T13:34:28.676-07:002010-08-22T13:34:28.676-07:00Dear Janet, Welcome home. A good feeling to know y...Dear Janet, Welcome home. A good feeling to know you don't need a sprinkler system after all. Just one more thing to get and maintain. Seems like watering is sort of soul satisfying a gives one a good feeling. The garden looks beautiful. Love the rose trees along the drive, perfect! Hugs, JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-87368059303449028422010-08-22T12:48:46.144-07:002010-08-22T12:48:46.144-07:00fiona - i did the same thing with the pots. i let...fiona - i did the same thing with the pots. i let each of them slowly fill for a long while the night before we left. they get morning sun only and are in shade the rest of the day so i know that helped.<br /><br />trina - yes, i know what you mean. larry was always fixing broken sprinklers or unclogging them so he really is against a system. plus he has me to do the watering.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-43431620701630773502010-08-22T12:48:14.965-07:002010-08-22T12:48:14.965-07:00I always find it amazing how the garden changes ov...I always find it amazing how the garden changes over the course of just one week. It's fun to walk around and visit everything after being away. Glad to see everything did so well.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-58822528718183801922010-08-22T12:29:14.595-07:002010-08-22T12:29:14.595-07:00Janet,
Welcome home! It's always such a pleas...Janet, <br />Welcome home! It's always such a pleasure to see images of your garden. It's all so beautiful and I just love your boxwood garden! We had sprinklers installed inside our fence (where are flower garden is) and although it has been convenient, we've been a bit frustrated with how much maintenance they need. <br />I have some potted plants I do need to water with the hose daily and you're so right, going out everyday makes you notice those special little things. <br />Our vegetable garden is also manual and I think we linger out there more because of it too. <br />Again, welcome back to your beautiful home! <br />xoTrinaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.com