tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post3961502863749481540..comments2024-03-24T10:06:36.115-03:00Comments on Bloomingwriter: Gardening in Nova Scotia: Eating my WordsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-83664942068406871662010-04-28T17:29:08.720-03:002010-04-28T17:29:08.720-03:00Okay, Jodi, I concede. Not a fan of begonias mysel...Okay, Jodi, I concede. Not a fan of begonias myself, this flower is indeed a stunner. I can understand why the cat got your tongue and while you were catching your breath, this boisterous beauty tackled and seized your heart-strings. There is something so addictive and pleasurable about being seduced by a plant, don't you think? <br /><br />I look forward to seeing the rest of your must-haves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-8365640697153296222010-04-27T14:41:23.889-03:002010-04-27T14:41:23.889-03:00oh thats a beauty with that dark edging on the pet...oh thats a beauty with that dark edging on the petals. Sometimes I don't take the tiny flowers of the begonias and leave them on with the doubles but this year I am thinking of being "nearly" begonia free in the containers. Can't wait to find out what else was in that goody box.<br /><br />Hope you have a great time in Halifax - my relatives have just arrived back there after Rosie leavesnbloomhttp://www.leavesnbloom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-61557969795320078272010-04-27T14:31:03.398-03:002010-04-27T14:31:03.398-03:00Isn't it so true that you never finish learnin...Isn't it so true that you never finish learning? Even experts don't know everything ;-)<br /><br />There is nothing I love more then to talk plants with knowledgeable nursery professionals who are as passionate about them as I am :-)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-75139222888732775602010-04-27T14:04:09.164-03:002010-04-27T14:04:09.164-03:00aloha jodi,
i loved your story and its true, what...aloha jodi,<br /><br />i loved your story and its true, what a great way to learn something new from a good friend and over something you both enjoy talking about...i love begonias, they are so easy to propogate here in hawaii....all different kinds.Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-71293154843850437012010-04-27T11:44:34.403-03:002010-04-27T11:44:34.403-03:00i admit it, i'm a begonia fan - but haven'...i admit it, i'm a begonia fan - but haven't always been. they seemed old-fashioned and kind of boring to me for years. it's just that they grow so well here (NC) inside and out! and there are so many flower colors and leaf types. they are easy to propogate, some have nice scents, some have wonderful leaf coloration, they're edible. they flower non-stop, especially if you mix Dariciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139602899939762309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-7062161071372754262010-04-27T11:21:34.200-03:002010-04-27T11:21:34.200-03:00A similar thing happened to me with cannas, which ...A similar thing happened to me with cannas, which I never liked until I discovered Tropicana. Begonias? I never liked them either, but then I found the perennial angel wing. I love it!<br /><br />Sounds that you had a successful trip to the nursery. I look forward to seeing all your goodies!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-76856753680037986592010-04-27T05:54:10.958-03:002010-04-27T05:54:10.958-03:00I am not keen on Begonias either - something to do...I am not keen on Begonias either - something to do with the texture of the leaves as well as the over showy flowers. Then again I agree your taste can change when you see a particular variety in a colour that attracts. It is never too late to discover something new - one of the things which makes gardening so interesting.easygardenerhttp://greenforks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13339421259284833672010-04-27T03:15:40.307-03:002010-04-27T03:15:40.307-03:00I think I'll be the odd one out here, since I&...I think I'll be the odd one out here, since I've always loved Begonias. I've actually had some gorgeous ones that came back over and over and then last summer, nothing. I'd lost them. They'd always put on a good show on our little deck. I didn't know the small ones were female either, but I just left them on. But you have reminded me I really need to find some new ones.Helen at summerhousehttp://summerhouseart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-31542317909533971752010-04-27T00:38:09.831-03:002010-04-27T00:38:09.831-03:00Great post! I'm so looking forward to finding ...Great post! I'm so looking forward to finding out what else was made it into your cart. What a beautiful begonia, I also share the same blah view of them, but these are special! If I can't find my blue star petunias as my main bedding plants this year, I will look for these. Very interesting about the male & female flowers, I wasn't aware of it either. Thanks for the education!Rebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-486608415982483382010-04-27T00:21:31.486-03:002010-04-27T00:21:31.486-03:00This was news to me too, and I love begonias. Can&...This was news to me too, and I love begonias. Can't wait to see your next post!Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-52088058411198305592010-04-26T23:53:14.180-03:002010-04-26T23:53:14.180-03:00I have never really loved begonias either, and rea...I have never really loved begonias either, and really am not a fan of regular bedding begonias, however I've seen some wowzers too and they can be absolutely stunning.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524574998937986323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-33918155775646862432010-04-26T23:15:10.763-03:002010-04-26T23:15:10.763-03:00I love begonias specially this time of the year; w...I love begonias specially this time of the year; we don’t have them like that around here. .Rusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-45789641850641602632010-04-26T22:46:56.526-03:002010-04-26T22:46:56.526-03:00I happened to love begonia! Living in south flori...I happened to love begonia! Living in south florida, I grow some cane begonias. I just love them, even the glossy leaves are very attractive to me! I would say you made a great choice, the flower looks so beautiful, although it might not grow well in my climate :)Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-3300162118153823702010-04-26T21:35:15.127-03:002010-04-26T21:35:15.127-03:00Don't feel stupid, I also didn't know abou...Don't feel stupid, I also didn't know about cutting off the female flowers of Begonias. (It sounds so misogynist!)Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-1878991375808905812010-04-26T19:43:20.776-03:002010-04-26T19:43:20.776-03:00Oh dear, a tease. I am not good at waiting girl LO...Oh dear, a tease. I am not good at waiting girl LOL!<br />I was never drawn to Begonias either but i did try to seeds some Non Stops this winter for the front porch. That was an experiment that never happened. Not a one germinated. That is good information on the male and female flowers. I would have never known.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-80281524040683651962010-04-26T18:33:27.562-03:002010-04-26T18:33:27.562-03:00Jodi, you left us hanging! :P I used to profess t...Jodi, you left us hanging! :P I used to profess to hate hydrangeas (really I just wasn't fond of the blue ones), then about 20 years ago I fell in love with a true pink one. It is funny how we just a genera of plants sometimes. Glad your lovely flowers followed you home...I'll be back for the next installment!Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-74668570618981756242010-04-26T18:02:49.710-03:002010-04-26T18:02:49.710-03:00Don't ya just love it when a plant still can s...Don't ya just love it when a plant still can stop you in your tracks. Sometimes working in this industry can make us too jaded, I love falling in love again...<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-77272295426525221772010-04-26T17:28:11.710-03:002010-04-26T17:28:11.710-03:00What a pretty flower!
I'm not too big on any...What a pretty flower! <br />I'm not too big on anything that has to be dug up and stored indoors through winter. <br />Hope you have fun at the event!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681021126113385783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-57850289338169673962010-04-26T17:21:15.660-03:002010-04-26T17:21:15.660-03:00Seems I'm the odd one out here because I love ...Seems I'm the odd one out here because I love begonias! Non Stop Fire is certainly a dazzler. I'll have to check to see if they have it at "my" nursery. I haven't had a chance to explore a great deal yet because when I'm there I'm too busy working! <br />I'm glad to know that little tidbit about the male and female flowers because I've wondered about it too.<Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-17845938149731122302010-04-26T16:52:35.829-03:002010-04-26T16:52:35.829-03:00I'll plead ignorance. I didn't know that. ...I'll plead ignorance. I didn't know that. I've have never really been a fan of begonias but this color is so beautiful. I'm surprised you could settle for just one!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-51802486978848725692010-04-26T15:50:04.268-03:002010-04-26T15:50:04.268-03:00It's clear why you like that one, Jodi...I do ...It's clear why you like that one, Jodi...I do too. Thanks for sharing your experience because I enjoy learning new things as well, and I didn't know that about begonia's either.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-43956736456589082262010-04-26T15:19:17.023-03:002010-04-26T15:19:17.023-03:00That is a beautiful bloom. I'm not a big bego...That is a beautiful bloom. I'm not a big begonia fan either, not enough to take the trouble to grow them. <br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-45810319560613262842010-04-26T14:58:10.911-03:002010-04-26T14:58:10.911-03:00Oh what a tease you are, Jodi! I don't blame ...Oh what a tease you are, Jodi! I don't blame you for making an exception about that begonia. I don't care for them either, but that color combo is a knockout. Good luck with the expo! :-)<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-70897467186609820252010-04-26T14:47:52.283-03:002010-04-26T14:47:52.283-03:00That was tricky, not telling whole story, LOL. Lov...That was tricky, not telling whole story, LOL. Love what you did purchase, of course I will be back to hear the rest of the tale. Take care.A Garden of Threadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311416568496969279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-50193771187902068032010-04-26T13:23:10.926-03:002010-04-26T13:23:10.926-03:00The colour of that bloom is gorgeous, jodi. No wo...The colour of that bloom is gorgeous, jodi. No wonder you were smitten. I've never been a huge fan of begonias, though I've admired a lot of them in other's gardens. The shading on that bloom is exquisite!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com