RE: Problem Gardener/dandelions

Wow!  With my male mind, I would have never thought of that.  That is an
excellent idea.  I am just getting ready to put in a brand new
annual/perrenial garden (about 28 square feet).  I believe I will do just
that.

I have given my daughters each a tree and they have more of an interest than
a typical child because of this.  I don't know why this didn't cross my
mind.  Oh well, this "is" great timing.

Happy gardening!
Craig Wallace
craig.wallace@emotors.com
Brighton, Illinois
zone 5

"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a
garden." -Ruth Stout


> ----------
> From: 	Saxton, Susan[SMTP:SSaxton@Schwabe.com]
> Reply To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> Sent: 	Friday, May 07, 1999 12:37 PM
> To: 	'perennials@mallorn.com'
> Subject: 	RE: Problem Gardener/dandelions
> 
> Craig,
> 
> Maybe if you planted a section of garden specifically for your wife, even
> if
> you took care of it (until or if her interest developed), brought her
> flowers from it... She may develop a love of the garden, she may not.  But
> think of the blossoming in your relationship that will develop!  Not many
> women wouldn't be honored by that.
> 
> Let her pick the flowers from books, or surprise her completely by picking
> the flowers yourself for specific reasons that relate to how you feel
> about
> her.  One flower reminds you of the color of her eyes, one of her hair.
> You
> get the picture (I hope).  
> 
> I don't know many women who would not be "in a puddle" over this.  Am I
> right ladies?
> 
> Susan Saxton, zone 6b
> For mine is a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come
> together to praise the Lord and teach all who look upon them to do
> likewise.
> Celia Thaxter
> 
> I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Craig.Wallace@emotors.com [C*@emotors.com]
> > Sent: Friday, May 07, 1999 5:34 AM
> > To: perennials@mallorn.com
> > Subject: RE: Problem Gardener/dandelions
> > 
> > 
> > Tell me a little more about Creeping Charlie.  I've never 
> > heard of him.  As
> > I mentioned earlier, I'm fairly new to perennials so I don't 
> > know a lot of
> > their names, yet.  But I think with the proper introduction, 
> > he and I could
> > get along pretty well.
> > 
> > I have a wild vine growing in my Rose/bulb garden right now 
> > that has blue
> > flowers that are quite similar in shape to an Althea's.  It 
> > seems to grow up
> > the stems of the roses quite vigorously, but have no idea 
> > what it is.  I
> > think it looks too nice to pull up.  Any one have a clue as 
> > to what it could
> > be?
> > 
> > BTW, finally made it in last night around ninish.  My wife's 
> > first words
> > were "Are you finally coming in to stay?"  One of these days 
> > she's going to
> > come around.  I swear by it.
> > 
> > Craig Wallace
> > craig.wallace@emotors.com
> > Brighton, Illinois
> > zone 5
> > 
> > "I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would 
> > always greet it in a
> > garden." -Ruth Stout
> > 
> > 
> > > ----------
> > > From: 	WHTROS@aol.com[SMTP:WHTROS@aol.com]
> > > Reply To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> > > Sent: 	Friday, May 07, 1999 1:03 AM
> > > To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> > > Subject: 	Re: Problem Gardener/dandelions
> > > 
> > > In a message dated 5/6/99 2:23:27 PM CST, 
> > mmiller@nemontel.net writes:
> > > 
> > > << Hi, Craig, welcome to the list!  I really laughed when I read
> > > "dandelions" 
> > > in your plant lists. We have had so much rain here in the 
> > past month that
> > > the 
> > > dandelions and the lawn grass are just taking over all my 
> > flowerbeds. >>
> > > 
> > > Hi, Myrna --
> > > Don't you think he needs some Creeping Charlie?
> > > I help a lady with vast perennial gardens who uses it as a 
> > ground cover in
> > > 
> > > her Shrub Rose bed.  There is also a variety developed, I 
> > think, that has 
> > > variegated leaves.  Looks lovely but...		;-)
> > > 	She also uses wild violets as a ground cover in another area.
> > > Sounds like Craig is going 2B an interesting addition to our List.
> > > 	BTW, I was noticing this afternoon that Myosotis is 
> > lovely where it 
> > > has self-sown among the blooming DamdyLions.  IMHO, of course.
> > > 	Best Wishes to you all --
> > > Barb
> > > USDA Zone 5, Rock Island, IL
> > > "What this country needs is dirtier fingernails & cleaner 
> > minds."  Will
> > > Rogers
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