tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post1265082811382727404..comments2024-03-24T10:06:36.115-03:00Comments on Bloomingwriter: Gardening in Nova Scotia: Coaxing Spring with Flowering TwigsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-11056987661914452422011-01-24T11:52:02.228-04:002011-01-24T11:52:02.228-04:00I'm going right out to get some forsythia. I h...I'm going right out to get some forsythia. I have the perfect vase.Mother Nature's Garden Evolutionhttp://mothernaturesgardenevolution.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-86482603676738389912011-01-22T19:33:58.733-04:002011-01-22T19:33:58.733-04:00I was just thinking about the 'list' and o...I was just thinking about the 'list' and on it is a mock orange. I must have a mock orange. Nana's garden had one and I well remember the fragrance. Perhaps I will snip some branches from Mom's quince. Good idea. Thanks!Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-18345156781894963932011-01-22T13:45:19.793-04:002011-01-22T13:45:19.793-04:00I've never done that! But, I do have some flow...I've never done that! But, I do have some flowering Quince so I must give this a try. Hope you're having a lovely weekend, Jodi.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-31910166586201911532011-01-22T06:24:05.135-04:002011-01-22T06:24:05.135-04:00A lovely post, Jodi. I look forward to some apple...A lovely post, Jodi. I look forward to some apple and magnolia blossoms. Such a treat while we anticipate warmer days to come.Liisahttp://liisainvermont.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-53085487458305625202011-01-22T04:30:08.947-04:002011-01-22T04:30:08.947-04:00Excellent post and makes me happy just to think ab...Excellent post and makes me happy just to think about spring blooms. I'm so glad to be listed on your blog--I love ya for it! And...I'm happily awaiting the arrival of your book. I'm going to feature it in the new online magazine! ;)Flowergardengirlhttp://bestgardenblogs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-67056777569406837802011-01-21T09:22:52.332-04:002011-01-21T09:22:52.332-04:00I have never tried this.I have never tried this.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-16887682545444368532011-01-20T22:06:24.565-04:002011-01-20T22:06:24.565-04:00I do this every year with my pussy willow and fors...I do this every year with my pussy willow and forsythia. I've not tried my quince though. Maybe I will! Very informative post, Jodi!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-15820829190047513452011-01-20T12:56:36.418-04:002011-01-20T12:56:36.418-04:00Would love to invite you over to visit & hopef...Would love to invite you over to visit & hopefully take part in Cottage Flora Thursdays..xoox<br />~tracieFishtail Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490056923743934726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-85874059158462575752011-01-20T08:44:29.188-04:002011-01-20T08:44:29.188-04:00That quience really is pretty. Why don't I hav...That quience really is pretty. Why don't I have one of those?? I might mush out into the snow and clip a few branches. How were those cabbage rolls?Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-58991020741126508102011-01-20T01:45:10.268-04:002011-01-20T01:45:10.268-04:00Great advice! I was just out looking at my Forsyth...Great advice! I was just out looking at my Forsythia wondering if I should bring some inside. Perhaps I will try quince as well.That Bloomin' Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096928762209765281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-15460316054425968162011-01-20T01:41:17.887-04:002011-01-20T01:41:17.887-04:00Yes indeed, jodi! I'm a big believer in coaxin...Yes indeed, jodi! I'm a big believer in coaxing/forcing spring! (Actually, have this cutie at the lake but way too early ... need hip boots to wade through the snow!)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-63967479833218867752011-01-19T21:50:22.405-04:002011-01-19T21:50:22.405-04:00Dear Jodi, I love this super-informative post. Now...Dear Jodi, I love this super-informative post. Now I can't wait to start 'coaxing'. I usually do this with forsythia, but never thought of forcing my bridal veil spirea. Can't wait to try it. P xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-91894754277530256622011-01-19T21:48:46.976-04:002011-01-19T21:48:46.976-04:00What a fantastic idea! Perfect for winter!What a fantastic idea! Perfect for winter!meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-79324538531478365922011-01-19T17:53:50.686-04:002011-01-19T17:53:50.686-04:00Thanks Jodi - great post! I love being on the verg...Thanks Jodi - great post! I love being on the verge of Spring and then all of a sudden POOF there is colour everywhere!Heather at Dusty Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565338162713435397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-72978949318020769782011-01-19T16:24:04.528-04:002011-01-19T16:24:04.528-04:00a branch came in a vase of tulips a week ago and a...a branch came in a vase of tulips a week ago and as i about to throw out the flowers I noticed that the branch had begun to grow roots and had tiny leaves...<br />I'm just letting it grow..I wonder what it could be<br />Does it need any nourishmentSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329289442910294160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-75605530917006345102011-01-19T15:37:30.587-04:002011-01-19T15:37:30.587-04:00Great post Jodi! I have some magnolias blooming no...Great post Jodi! I have some magnolias blooming now and will pick some forsythia soon. Forcing pruned branches is a great reward for one's efforts. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-53547708140449743872011-01-19T14:26:18.433-04:002011-01-19T14:26:18.433-04:00I did not know I could force Pieris...wonderful. T...I did not know I could force Pieris...wonderful. Thank you for that Jodi. Your list is very encouraging; knowing one can look forward to a few early blooms is a real pick me upper.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.com