tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post1505772523424204064..comments2024-03-24T10:06:36.115-03:00Comments on Bloomingwriter: Gardening in Nova Scotia: Having a Hellebore good time for Bloom DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-10169068381802508262010-04-21T23:38:52.099-03:002010-04-21T23:38:52.099-03:00Aren't they all gorgeous, and so very welcome?...Aren't they all gorgeous, and so very welcome? Our Forsythia actually bloomed this year! We've been waiting about 6 years so it's a real sight for sore eyes :)<br />I too am in love with Hellebores and am anxiously anticipating the arrival of blooms on the 2 small plants in my garden.<br />Who could possibly resist 'Golden Sunrise'? It positively glows.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-88533919154952750812010-04-20T01:59:35.438-03:002010-04-20T01:59:35.438-03:00Jodi~~ The hell with the hellebores, give me that ...Jodi~~ The hell with the hellebores, give me that Pulmonaria! Mine are blue, lavender then pink but I love this 'Redstart' cultivar. I saw it at the posh nursery but couldn't justify the expense so I'll just enjoy yours from afar...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-66380167415802304442010-04-20T01:50:27.016-03:002010-04-20T01:50:27.016-03:00What an introduction to a blog!
These flowers and...What an introduction to a blog!<br /><br />These flowers and pics are gorgeous. They sing, "Welcome Spring!"*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-67588136308703871202010-04-19T14:31:10.617-03:002010-04-19T14:31:10.617-03:00aloha jodi,
wow, it doesn't look like you hav...aloha jodi,<br /><br />wow, it doesn't look like you have any problems with hellebores in your garden any more...beautiful, spring does look lovely in your garden at last!Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-2361885994819368702010-04-18T23:34:31.465-03:002010-04-18T23:34:31.465-03:00I confess to buying a hellebore via mail order, kn...I confess to buying a hellebore via mail order, knowing full well that it probably won't grow here, considering they don't sell them here and I've actually never seen one growing here, but they seem so pretty in all these bloggie gardens I thought, well.... I can't help myself.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524574998937986323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-60657221685030932942010-04-18T20:53:23.088-03:002010-04-18T20:53:23.088-03:00"They're also apparently quite promiscuou..."They're also apparently quite promiscuous once they get going"<br /><br />Oh I hope so! I just planted my first this year, and I'm also equally smitten. They are beautiful flowers!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152576863110442101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-78347155641188933902010-04-18T16:54:10.191-03:002010-04-18T16:54:10.191-03:00I just love your collages - I do them sometimes to...I just love your collages - I do them sometimes too - a great way to show off a collection. <br /><br />PS- I think I'm also in love with 'Golden Sunrise'. Thanks for introducing us.Steviehttp://gardentherapy.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-55543993206132914942010-04-18T11:07:56.851-03:002010-04-18T11:07:56.851-03:00Oh Jodi I see what you mean now! I'm only get...Oh Jodi I see what you mean now! I'm only getting around now to catching up on things around here - you and me seem to grow very similar plants but I am drooling over your new golden hellebore and wondering what your new arrival will look like when in flower. I've never heard of the lady series before - not sure if they are available in the UK. Glad that you have finally succeeded withRosie leavesnbloomhttp://www.leavesnbloom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-17081937541783192372010-04-18T00:51:06.162-03:002010-04-18T00:51:06.162-03:00I can totally understand why you must have Hellebo...I can totally understand why you must have Hellebores. I have two, which have grown to be quite large in my tiny shaded garden. I do love the colors you have shown today and may have to try to make room for another.Helen at summerhousehttp://summerhouseart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-14748543803026756392010-04-17T10:58:46.002-03:002010-04-17T10:58:46.002-03:00I found that hellebores need to settle in for two ...I found that hellebores need to settle in for two or three years here in North Florida before they start blooming reliably. I have several of the 'Lady' series that have not started blooming yet. I have had them for two years, so hopefully they will bloom next year.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908700492889879332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-40493466398061157982010-04-17T09:29:37.891-03:002010-04-17T09:29:37.891-03:00Jodi, great post, photos and title. Love it! :) Yo...Jodi, great post, photos and title. Love it! :) Your hellebores are gorgeous. <br />Happy GBBD!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-9486500902210424712010-04-17T09:15:44.856-03:002010-04-17T09:15:44.856-03:00You may not have done well with hellebores in the ...You may not have done well with hellebores in the past, Jodi, but I don't think you have a problem now! 'Ivory Prince' is a stunner and 'Golden Sunrise' is another beauty. 'Metallic Blue Lady' sounds very intriguing. Your spring bloomers look as though they're really appreciating the cooler weather; my tulips and daffodils have been earlier this year but haven&#Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-552762025041650062010-04-17T01:23:35.519-03:002010-04-17T01:23:35.519-03:00Oh, I can SO see why you're smitten! I'd ...Oh, I can SO see why you're smitten! I'd gush right along with you, but I'm still laughing at "chunks of frozen clouds?" and "glory-of-the-it-better-NOT-snow"... your writing is, as always, delightful. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-8637265934627296712010-04-16T23:15:47.614-03:002010-04-16T23:15:47.614-03:00Happy, happy spring, dear Jodi! It's comfortin...Happy, happy spring, dear Jodi! It's comforting to know we are all so smitten with the many gifts of spring.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-12449911242578093292010-04-16T22:17:44.027-03:002010-04-16T22:17:44.027-03:00I'm honored to be your mentor. (Heck, I had n...I'm honored to be your mentor. (Heck, I had no idea I was a mentor.) I think Hellebores are so fascinating because they are so much bigger than the rest of the early bloomers. Or maybe they are just cool. 'Golden Sunrise' certainly is. I don't have any yellow ones. What a glaring omission.<br />You do have a climate advantage, my Crocuses are always long gone before the Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13685814469775080542010-04-16T18:10:19.046-03:002010-04-16T18:10:19.046-03:00aloha jodi,
you have some amazing blooms today......aloha jodi,<br /><br />you have some amazing blooms today...i am in awe, love your hellebores also.<br /><br />have a great weekend.Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-79578394455258533962010-04-16T17:44:28.513-03:002010-04-16T17:44:28.513-03:00Love your hellebores. I just got my first this spr...Love your hellebores. I just got my first this spring. Self-seeded gifts from a friend's garden. It was so exciting to see them start growing in my garden.Hortimaniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410749079225087229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-77159780081303485872010-04-16T16:19:41.978-03:002010-04-16T16:19:41.978-03:00BTW Jodie - I have just sown a flat of Black Helle...BTW Jodie - I have just sown a flat of Black Hellebore - could I interest you in some when they are grown up enough to leave home?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-57046231071094063562010-04-16T15:51:23.310-03:002010-04-16T15:51:23.310-03:00Jodi Do you see the Aurora borealis? Or would that...Jodi Do you see the Aurora borealis? Or would that be even further north?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-55992256801733013912010-04-16T12:31:04.408-03:002010-04-16T12:31:04.408-03:00I have always looked at hellebore with a defeatist...I have always looked at hellebore with a defeatist attitude. On the one had they are lovely but on the other they would not appreciate our dry summers. Then too, as another blogging fried pointed out, that nodding bloom is hard to see when its face is always looking at the ground. So far, I've been able to resist them. When I see photos like yours, I feel myself weakening:)<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-14452809500203884682010-04-16T12:05:19.888-03:002010-04-16T12:05:19.888-03:00Everyone has such gorgeous blooms I'm feeling ...Everyone has such gorgeous blooms I'm feeling quite left out . The snow as finally melted but there is barely anything growing let alone blooming.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-7856076842524662792010-04-16T11:11:05.720-03:002010-04-16T11:11:05.720-03:00Pass the napkins, please. Love the hellebores and...Pass the napkins, please. Love the hellebores and now must have the golden one. Beautiful blooms, Jodi.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-36670592077709123092010-04-16T09:08:08.309-03:002010-04-16T09:08:08.309-03:00Hi Jodi - the Golden Sunrise hellebore is fantasti...Hi Jodi - the Golden Sunrise hellebore is fantastic. I was oohing and ahhhing over the pink one till I scrolled downt to see the sunrise. Beautiful. Don't have any hellebore in my little garden - but they are at the top of my "must have" list for 2010.heather @ what's blooming this weekhttp://www.whatsbloomingthisweek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-86697172510370561272010-04-16T08:46:28.641-03:002010-04-16T08:46:28.641-03:00Jodi girl !
Welcome to the "Hellebore Addicts...Jodi girl !<br />Welcome to the "Hellebore Addicts" club : )I have been smitten by these beauties. Yesterday Berry Swirl came home with me ! The Winter Jewels collection are so gorgeous .. I don't mind waiting for Golden Lotus , maybe next year it will be ready to smil at me .. in the mean time .. yes Ivory Prince, Royal Heritage, .. the mystery Orientalis .. well a few are smiling CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13086399321171474252010-04-16T08:31:27.107-03:002010-04-16T08:31:27.107-03:00I like Hellebores as well and seem to be acquiring...I like Hellebores as well and seem to be acquiring more each year. I have seedlings they are easy to spot but take quite a few years to bulk up so are manageable.Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.com