tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post1231704557259995723..comments2024-02-16T01:22:19.601-08:00Comments on woke up, got out of bed.....: Iridescent Iris....and a few friends...Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-36337712544705639552013-06-12T14:29:48.524-07:002013-06-12T14:29:48.524-07:00is there anything more delicate or beautiful than ...is there anything more delicate or beautiful than the iris? my gramma loved them so... she called them the 'poor man's orchid.'<br />they remind me of her. so i especially loved this post.<br />such lushness. you are like some kind of enchanted little plantwitch! <br />yes. i just made up that word. it's a beautiful ethereal small witch that is so good with any flowers and plants... they just magically grow for her! she doesn't even have to get her hands dirty! LOLOL.<br />i know. i know.<br />you do get your hands dirty and it's hard work. but...<br />i'm thinking you're a bit bewitching too! :) xo<br />pictures on here to die for!tammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-2757606050417118212013-06-12T09:18:57.847-07:002013-06-12T09:18:57.847-07:00yes...we certainly did Leslie...get out there and ...yes...we certainly did Leslie...get out there and see what's up!!<br />My back yard looks like a jungle..and an "untamed' jungle at that!!!<br />Glad you are home....safe and sound!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-19245965204690856642013-06-12T09:17:34.947-07:002013-06-12T09:17:34.947-07:00You sure have had crappy weather...well, actually ...You sure have had crappy weather...well, actually ..so have we??? haha!<br />Nice today...but another storm moving in for tomorrow...:o(Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-46837618050026331722013-06-12T09:16:33.090-07:002013-06-12T09:16:33.090-07:00I don't think Iris comes in blue...only in the...I don't think Iris comes in blue...only in the smaller variety...<br />But..I know you were just being a smart ass...Right Grumpster???<br />Perhaps another time...on the "old saying"...keep you in suspense?! haha!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-9521413347798687722013-06-12T08:28:16.561-07:002013-06-12T08:28:16.561-07:00Yes...they are brief...especially when they fall o...Yes...they are brief...especially when they fall over!!!<br />Still some very pale mauve ones to come at the cottage...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-60252258825543823322013-06-12T06:13:48.918-07:002013-06-12T06:13:48.918-07:00Looks like there must have been lots of rain while...Looks like there must have been lots of rain while I was away. The garden has exploded. I shall have to get out today and do an inventory of "must do". I used to have Iris' but they dwindled out. They are such a country farm heirloom. Leslie Jane Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641731049466182446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-71887827566301546252013-06-12T03:52:21.584-07:002013-06-12T03:52:21.584-07:00Beautiful blooms Linda. I have the same mauve and...Beautiful blooms Linda. I have the same mauve and purple iris but so far only one has opened up. We had one sunny warm day (Monday) since last Thursday and rain, rain, rain. What a terrible Spring/June! So, I'm impatiently waiting for the iris to bloom and not get broken off in the wind and rain. I love the Weigela shrubs in blossom. Beautiful! Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-11435718202239706072013-06-12T01:41:24.045-07:002013-06-12T01:41:24.045-07:00Your iris fell over? The nerve! That pink iris loo...<b>Your iris fell over?</b> The nerve! That pink iris looks pretty good. What... no blue one? How could that be? Don't tell me... It fell over? That Pink Weigela is my favorite.<br /><br />P.S. What <a href="http://thebluegrumpster.blogspot.nl/2013/06/if-i-had-your-legs-or-daughter.html#comment-form" rel="nofollow">old saying</a> did you have in mind, Linda? Could you, you know, spell it out for me? ;)Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-17025562496169740452013-06-11T23:42:40.658-07:002013-06-11T23:42:40.658-07:00Oh I love all of your Iris' Mine are all done...Oh I love all of your Iris' Mine are all done blooming, and I have snipped their stalks. The show is brilliant, but brief!!<br />: ) KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-6067529796244494822013-06-11T19:18:58.297-07:002013-06-11T19:18:58.297-07:00And that is why...dear Martha...I do all the whipp...And that is why...dear Martha...I do all the whipping at the cottage!!!<br />My boyfriend does not know what is a plant...and what is not!!!<br />Sometimes I do have to sacrifice a few souls, for the better of the garden! <br />But....It is OK when I do it!! hahaha!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-970613697341285282013-06-11T19:16:52.221-07:002013-06-11T19:16:52.221-07:00I do like to describe things, don't I?? haha!
...I do like to describe things, don't I?? haha!<br />I will tell Mona...I know she will be thrilled!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-13586919527491303202013-06-11T19:12:10.232-07:002013-06-11T19:12:10.232-07:00Thanks...dinner was good! ha!Thanks...dinner was good! ha!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-61369534397965758862013-06-11T19:11:46.512-07:002013-06-11T19:11:46.512-07:00I assume "consummate" is a good thing, r...I assume "consummate" is a good thing, right Jennifer!!?<br />So far, they seem to be everyone's favorite....Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-75642321603347400592013-06-11T18:35:09.667-07:002013-06-11T18:35:09.667-07:00Somebody weed-whacked my irises...Somebody weed-whacked my irises...Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-65786050682822010342013-06-11T18:08:07.124-07:002013-06-11T18:08:07.124-07:00If you had just said 'chicken', it wouldn&...If you had just said 'chicken', it wouldn't have been nearly as fun to read. lol....<br /><br />My favorite iris is your favorite...spectacular!<br /><br />I'm very pleased to make Mona's acquaintance...she's lovely!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-67501972540415534892013-06-11T17:04:57.772-07:002013-06-11T17:04:57.772-07:00All so pretty ! Wonderful photos ! Supper sounds d...All so pretty ! Wonderful photos ! Supper sounds delish ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203707315474422023.post-17248062552227187202013-06-11T16:28:14.189-07:002013-06-11T16:28:14.189-07:00You are really a consummate gardener, Linda. All o...You are really a consummate gardener, Linda. All of your flowers are fabulous and I agree, I think the mauve irises are my favorite too. Very unusual and striking.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.com