tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post2771070382436507280..comments2024-03-24T10:06:36.115-03:00Comments on Bloomingwriter: Gardening in Nova Scotia: Foliar fireworks for Guy Fawkes NightAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-57209275330314647222007-11-07T22:33:00.000-04:002007-11-07T22:33:00.000-04:00You know, my mom hates barberry for some reason. ...You know, my mom hates barberry for some reason. I know she hates the thorns. We have several shrubs of it and I like it. Some are dwarfs, but one that we've had for many years has grown to be a nice-sized burgundy that I've not paid a lot of attention to. One of those things that's "always been there" and it has a flashy burning bush next to it that hogs all the attention in the fall. But Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-61377580623268501922007-11-07T12:00:00.000-04:002007-11-07T12:00:00.000-04:00Jodi, thank you so much for finally explaining Guy...Jodi, thank you so much for finally explaining Guy Fawkes Day to me! And I think the people in Newfoundland were just looking for an excuse to have a bonfire... I know I always do! ;) And hot chocolate isn't bad either, now that I think about it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful fall foliage as well. Cindy at Rosehaven CottageCindy Garber Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543940998038589239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-18979074379389436762007-11-07T11:25:00.000-04:002007-11-07T11:25:00.000-04:00Hank the Lake County Clerk recently waxed poetic o...Hank the Lake County Clerk recently waxed poetic over barberry, too, Jodi.<BR/>http://lakecounty.typepad.com/life_in_lake_county/2007/11/berberine-daydr.html#comments<BR/><BR/>Your photos are tempting, but I'd need a lot more space before letting them in! In a small garden you see them planted close to walks or fences, and the constant pruning means wounds on the hands of the person doing the Annie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-15873182557264265232007-11-07T11:21:00.000-04:002007-11-07T11:21:00.000-04:00I just discovered your blog via the "Blogs of Note...I just discovered your blog via the "Blogs of Note" page--and I have to say that it was an incredibly happy chance. My family hails (from its earliest on this continent) from Pugwash, but I've only been to NS once before, in the '70s (I watched Nixon resign in Halifax). At any rate, what struck me most besides the sea views was the gardening. I'm looking forward to spending time browsing Owlfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373358232893937182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-1399587401679792632007-11-07T08:36:00.000-04:002007-11-07T08:36:00.000-04:00Hi everyone and welcome to bloomingwriter....Lisa,...Hi everyone and welcome to bloomingwriter....<BR/><BR/>Lisa, hot chocolate is always a good idea...the foliage is now fading rapidly on most trees, but the shrubs are still holding on, some of them. <BR/><BR/>NJDD glad to help, I don't speak PC computer but hopefully it was some assistance. <BR/><BR/>Kate, yes, I remember that chant, the other thing that is traditional with Guy Fawkes is the 'Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-76684991927059620402007-11-07T01:47:00.000-04:002007-11-07T01:47:00.000-04:00I can't believe I don't have a single Ice Plant in...I can't believe I don't have a single Ice Plant in my gardens! Note to self: get some next year!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-90942485496570642222007-11-06T18:17:00.000-04:002007-11-06T18:17:00.000-04:00Guy Fawkes was set up!Guy Fawkes was set up!Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-86908597842333766152007-11-06T14:32:00.000-04:002007-11-06T14:32:00.000-04:00I love the colors of the barberry. It's amazing ho...I love the colors of the barberry. It's amazing how many different shades they produce. I love the twisted willow it's got a wonderful whimsical halloween type shape to it. Yet another beautiful ice plant! I'm really needing to get me one from seeing all your pictures.Priscilla Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353263318112375137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-79268080818563100682007-11-06T13:57:00.000-04:002007-11-06T13:57:00.000-04:00Love the latest photos, so beautiful and peaceful....Love the latest photos, so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you so much for sharing them.Katthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710282324570520410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-71500150223308837952007-11-06T13:47:00.000-04:002007-11-06T13:47:00.000-04:00Jodi, You may convert me to barberries yet - and m...Jodi, You may convert me to barberries yet - and make me rue the day I had a 25' hedge ripped out at considerable expense. (I still bear the scars from first trying to rip it out myself...) Beautiful bonfires at your house - and just think you can keep enjoying the blaze with no danger of burning the house down!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-84129642564937068922007-11-06T13:04:00.000-04:002007-11-06T13:04:00.000-04:00hello it s the first time i visit your blog ,you v...hello it s the first time i visit your blog ,you ve got beatiful picture and story s to ,i ve got a gardenersblog to ,but also i write about other things in my live ,i love to make photo s en make slideshows and i love decoration ,greetings rom holland ina pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-75659187337634063582007-11-06T09:42:00.000-04:002007-11-06T09:42:00.000-04:00I was just passing through and had to stop and adm...I was just passing through and had to stop and admire your wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I feel as though I've just had a leisurely visit with a nice lady "just up the street." Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13864989705176542942007-11-06T08:23:00.000-04:002007-11-06T08:23:00.000-04:00Great visual post! I especially like the color of ...Great visual post! I especially like the color of those daisy- type flowers.-We've got a black cat that looks much like yours.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13641793057930062442007-11-06T08:15:00.000-04:002007-11-06T08:15:00.000-04:00These photos are just beautiful. Especially love t...These photos are just beautiful. Especially love the twisty one! So wildly intriguing. :)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your celebration. And thank you for sharing some of it with us.Sarita Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236262575377618259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-68570570070202429362007-11-06T04:22:00.000-04:002007-11-06T04:22:00.000-04:00Happy Bonfire Night Jodi! I find it very amusing t...Happy Bonfire Night Jodi! I find it very amusing that this essentially very British occasion is celerated in Newfoundland too. Perhaps you celebrate it to liven up the dull weeks before Christmas?<BR/><BR/>I love the fireworks in your garden, the Tor spirea is gorgeous and, like you, I'm a fan of barberries too.<BR/><BR/>It's good to have a Tigger around to remind you that it's time for tea. WhatYolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-74464970731359309272007-11-06T01:40:00.000-04:002007-11-06T01:40:00.000-04:00Oooh... it's cold enough for me to really want a g...Oooh... it's cold enough for me to really want a good bonfire here, but I much prefer your foliar fireworks. Lovely photos as always--and I'm jealous of all of your fall color! <BR/><BR/>(I'm so afraid that it will snow and blow and tear all of the leaves away before we get to enjoy a good show here, since it's so late. My oakleaf hydrangea hasn't even thought about turning purple yet, I swear!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-51431862132542237512007-11-06T00:27:00.000-04:002007-11-06T00:27:00.000-04:00Remember, remember the fifth of November etc... we...Remember, remember the fifth of November etc... we used to say this at school and eat candy. So I've always associated Guy Fawkes Day with candy and this verse that we'd chant over and over again. <BR/><BR/>I guess the bonfire lighting must have been left on the east coast ... my great-grandfather arrived in Sask. to homestead from Newfoundland. <BR/><BR/>The barberries and ice plants and the katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-12790227420078091602007-11-06T00:14:00.000-04:002007-11-06T00:14:00.000-04:00I appreciate the help with posting pictures. I hav...I appreciate the help with posting pictures. I have Windows XP on my computer.Lis Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324126414259285562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-3705594500741755142007-11-05T20:57:00.000-04:002007-11-05T20:57:00.000-04:00I will just have a cup of hot chocolate in front o...I will just have a cup of hot chocolate in front of the fireplace on my tv screen. Thinking bonfire thoughts while listening to the cracking and popping of the fire. <BR/><BR/>Nice foilage. Amazing how the foilage just gets better with the crispy air.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com