tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post8306087202024505983..comments2024-03-24T10:06:36.115-03:00Comments on Bloomingwriter: Gardening in Nova Scotia: Containing yer gardening enthusiasms: Containers, Pt 1.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-54881968858363171312009-01-31T16:09:00.000-04:002009-01-31T16:09:00.000-04:00Lovely Jodi! I want to do more containers at home,...Lovely Jodi! I want to do more containers at home, but I have trouble keeping up with the watering. I do plant up a lot of containers for my clients, though - they all have automatic drip systems so the water is no problem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-77897424040382797752008-03-20T18:47:00.000-03:002008-03-20T18:47:00.000-03:00I have neglected my pots last year i.e. they just ...I have neglected my pots last year i.e. they just had all the agapanthus and hosta plants and some roses only. This year I also want to have some various flowers in them....Your posts gives good ideas! Thank you, Jodi!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062381754017907653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-37144331774471601482008-03-15T23:53:00.000-03:002008-03-15T23:53:00.000-03:00Hi all and welcome!Gintoino, I love succulents in ...Hi all and welcome!<BR/>Gintoino, I love succulents in containers too. I can see how the heat would deter using other plants. <BR/>Kerri, we can never get too carried away, can we? I don't have too much trouble with the helichrysum, probably the weather deters it from getting too vigourous. Heliotrope isn't forgiving of getting chilled or wilting, as you know. <BR/>Benjamin, you can be grumpy, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-53607443077450892722008-03-15T01:11:00.000-03:002008-03-15T01:11:00.000-03:00Another gift you do so well, jodi. With mainly per...Another gift you do so well, jodi. With mainly perennial gardens, I rely on 'portable pots' (that begin the season as 'show stoppers' on the patio) to guide my eye away from sleeping plants and fill a void, especially in late summer.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-6179989718180965482008-03-14T22:39:00.000-03:002008-03-14T22:39:00.000-03:00Containers are my passion. I have a big yard so I ...Containers are my passion. I have a big yard so I don't need the space saving aspects of containers but I like them alot because they are portable like you said and can be planted densely for instant color and texture.Whyitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243528765489096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-58419066502376593802008-03-14T13:02:00.000-03:002008-03-14T13:02:00.000-03:00Hi, Jodi! This is, indeed, an inspiring post. I al...Hi, Jodi! This is, indeed, an inspiring post. I always have an ongoing bevy of container plants on the front steps that rather interface with the community. (Lots of people walk by here everyday!) I'm certain there are folks who pay attention to the changing scene (as well as those who are oblivious, but, hey...). After reading this I will try my hand this year at bringing more of this into the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13332329060213843392008-03-13T15:11:00.000-03:002008-03-13T15:11:00.000-03:00It's difficult to keep containers in this hot Alab...It's difficult to keep containers in this hot Alabama heat. Last year I gave away everyone of mine except for Jamie's hanging Petunia baskets. I hope we don't have another summer like we did last year.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-29164676680665862802008-03-13T10:20:00.000-03:002008-03-13T10:20:00.000-03:00I use a lot of containers as well. Since I live in...I use a lot of containers as well. Since I live in East Texas (Piney Woods country), I sometimes take the many pinecones scattered on my lawn and use them in the bottom of the containers along with gravel or shards of terra cotta. Makes the plant lighter to carry, and I'm utilizing those pine cones!<BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-55449823240177670482008-03-13T09:21:00.000-03:002008-03-13T09:21:00.000-03:00Excellent post, Jodi! I guess your cooler summer t...Excellent post, Jodi! I guess your cooler summer temperatures do help, but I think your eye for design and dedication to their care are just as important in the success of your beautiful containers. I'll make sure to add a link to this post (and the follow-ups, too) in the GGW Design Workshop wrap-up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-22245679451627211962008-03-13T08:49:00.000-03:002008-03-13T08:49:00.000-03:00Wow, moving containers around? You must be an Ama...Wow, moving containers around? You must be an Amazon!Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-86766066295518962132008-03-13T00:52:00.000-03:002008-03-13T00:52:00.000-03:00Nice pictures! I too am enjoying planters. I have ...Nice pictures! I too am enjoying planters. I have a blue pot collection that I place near my side door and fill each year. Hadn't thought of the Port-a-plant terminology. That is a good one!!<BR/>Carol <BR/>terranovadesign.blogspot.comCarol Souleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258005075798417360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-80325096986345196822008-03-12T22:49:00.000-03:002008-03-12T22:49:00.000-03:00Great post....look forward to the next one. Not my...Great post....look forward to the next one. Not my area of expertise, but I'm learning.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-23714165719772173072008-03-12T18:49:00.000-03:002008-03-12T18:49:00.000-03:00Great post! Containers and hanging baskets are a g...Great post! Containers and hanging baskets are a good combination with the borders. I love your pictures, wonderful plants! I need Spring! It's so stormy here, bad for pots.<BR/>Have a nice day WurzerlWurzerlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502884449024330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-68776450665316686542008-03-12T15:33:00.000-03:002008-03-12T15:33:00.000-03:00Jodi, I am a fool for containers and container arr...Jodi, I am a fool for containers and container arrangements. Like you - I even put them in the garden along with my planted foliage and flowers- moving them about as needed. Too easy and fun.<BR/><BR/>How nice to have the fog to help keep things moist- which is the biggest challenge with containers- especially down here in Florida. I most assuredly spend a great deal of time dragging the hose Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-36000780592788215182008-03-12T10:29:00.000-03:002008-03-12T10:29:00.000-03:00Your containers are so lush & beautiful! I love t...Your containers are so lush & beautiful! I love the idea of hanging containers on any available vertical surface. I need to get lots of sturdy hooks and a tall column to put a container on to really add height in the garden.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-33149127380190656632008-03-12T10:21:00.000-03:002008-03-12T10:21:00.000-03:00Movable eye candy.Movable eye candy.Kihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05576859749293959381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-20224964392532692912008-03-12T09:59:00.000-03:002008-03-12T09:59:00.000-03:00Those container gardens are excellent! That's a g...Those container gardens are excellent! That's a great idea to start them in your green house early so you can bring them out. Thanks for sharing your pictures!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-38970606206545933352008-03-12T09:54:00.000-03:002008-03-12T09:54:00.000-03:00"Port-a-plants"! LOL! Your containers are lovely! ..."Port-a-plants"! LOL! Your containers are lovely! I wish I could do such beautiful arrangements too.Rosengeraniumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240843576840257964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-67330875297051641542008-03-12T08:12:00.000-03:002008-03-12T08:12:00.000-03:00I like the idea of moving color around the yard, J...I like the idea of moving color around the yard, Jodi, and will b e using that more this year. Have you started any plants for the garden yet this spring?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-60265746752901333302008-03-12T03:43:00.000-03:002008-03-12T03:43:00.000-03:00I too love container gardening. It provides me wit...I too love container gardening. It provides me with plants that just won't grow in my garden. Not to mention the hundreds of cacti and succulents I keep in containers! Great post.<BR/>AiyanaAiyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525758484165324330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-84402210853168368262008-03-12T01:25:00.000-03:002008-03-12T01:25:00.000-03:00I like container gardening as well - as you say it...I like container gardening as well - as you say it's a nice way of starting the season a little earlier. And I love your clay sculpture - it enhances the foliage beautifully!<BR/>/KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-78035194398329286942008-03-12T01:02:00.000-03:002008-03-12T01:02:00.000-03:00Jodi, very informative! I enjoy container gardenin...Jodi, very informative! I enjoy container gardening too. I will admit that I use plants that are already blooming or vining. I don't have the patience to wait for them to fill in. I would have more except I know me...spring watering is fun-late summer is not!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-78637072845359297612008-03-11T23:47:00.000-03:002008-03-11T23:47:00.000-03:00Jodi, What a versatile gardener you are! I admire...Jodi, What a versatile gardener you are! I admire containers (yes!), and I always have hanging plants. I had a couple of large pots on the front porch last year, but I really would like to get some permanent pots to leave outdoors and re-plant every year! I don't have a greenhouse, so I have to wait until it's "warm enough." It will be fun to read your follow-up posts. :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-13257569261880821452008-03-11T23:38:00.000-03:002008-03-11T23:38:00.000-03:00Containers are must-haves on my patio. With my dr...Containers are must-haves on my patio. With my dry shade most of the color here comes from the containers. They provide many returns for the extra effort it takes to maintain them.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-74506752494722177352008-03-11T23:10:00.000-03:002008-03-11T23:10:00.000-03:00Your container gardens are something for me to asp...Your container gardens are something for me to aspire to. I just love the way they look so lush and they gush over the edges of their pots.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com