Comments on: Blooms

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:44:34 +0000

Why thanks so much, Alice! I know I draw you in here by musing – it’s why I do it! And, yes, I won’t stalk you for saying rhodies are not your favorite bloom. I may pray that you starve to death or get beaten by starving baby elephants! Obviously, I am nutso over them. Yeah, that is actually what was a freshly-planted Laburnum at this 10 acre residential project I did for a Reno builder. It has developed nicely, although a major main branch broke in snowfall one year – a problem with many of the softer woods. But it recovered nicely. Thanks for visiting. I love pulling yer leg.
Steve´s last blog ..Machines and Innovations in Landscaping

By: Alice Joyce

Alice Joyce — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:18:06 +0000

Steve, my dear friend,

I simply want to wish you a happy holiday,
and let you know that it’s always a pleasure to drop by to follow your musings and enjoy the photos.

Rhodies, I must admit, have never been a favorite.
Gracious, is it all right to admit that?

Is that a golden dangling laburnum ..or wisteria of some kind? More my ‘cup of tea,’ along with the desert blooms, of course ;~)
Alice
Alice Joyce´s last blog ..Elegant Symmetry – Lush Greenery … Getty Villa

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:13:32 +0000

Yeah, on the mountains. One of them is called Slide Mountain. Why? Because it “slid”, in I think, 1962. The debris spilled out for miles. The back side of those mountains are the Lake Tahoe, by the way, with skiing up there.
Steve´s last blog ..Machines and Innovations in Landscaping

By: New Jersey Landscape Architect NJ & Landscape Designer

New Jersey Landscape Architect NJ & Landscape Designer — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:06:01 +0000

Steve,
That second to last shot with the snow capped mountains in the backround is absolutely amazing… If only I could design a property with this as its backdrop…

Breathtaking !!!

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:14:43 +0000

Thanks for visiting again, JulenaJo. I always enjoy your blog as well. Since the recent one seems to be about hunting, I hope you survive the season!
Steve´s last blog ..Blooms

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:13:15 +0000

Tatyana, I was serious. When I discovered the Shrub Roses, I went on a minor frenzy. I always had a few trademark plants I used but, once I got used to the shrub roses and how easy they are to maintain and essentially ever-blooming, I coated Reno and Portland both with them, lol.
Steve´s last blog ..Blooms

By: JulenaJo

JulenaJo — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:34:36 +0000

Gorgeous! Yes, Steve, I miss blooms right along with you. Here in Ohio it will be a long time before we have them again. I’m using the down time to mull over ideas for next year’s garden. Your designs are stunning and inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
JulenaJo´s last blog ..Hunting Season

By: Tatyana

Tatyana — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:22:31 +0000

Enjoyed your blooms and commentary. My favorite line from this post is: “I miss the shrub roses I have planted like they were as common as grass”! Great!
Tatyana´s last blog ..Where The Green Thumb Lives

By: mesa az landscaper

mesa az landscaper — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:08:07 +0000

Hey Steve! Thanks… I am going to go see if I can get one of those for my yard… Laburnum… amazing! The coldest we get in phoenix is low 50s… and we think that is freezing!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:13:19 +0000

Jennifer, that is a picture of a young Laburnum (Golden Chain) Tree. I love blooms as well but it is below freezing here and is likely to stay that way – well, on and off – for about 4 months. I miss Santa Cruz!! Wahhhhhhhh.