tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post2826767103254904124..comments2024-03-25T19:22:35.284+00:00Comments on T h e R o s e b a n k D i a r i e s: In Defiance of Winterelaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-13128508001158342692012-01-14T02:43:26.724+00:002012-01-14T02:43:26.724+00:00I am also surprised at how the weather has influen...I am also surprised at how the weather has influenced the tulips and other plants into beginning their spring production. I hope all turns out well as we may have some hard frosts and snow later in winter.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-23015820995458337592012-01-12T22:48:25.809+00:002012-01-12T22:48:25.809+00:00That purple Hellebore is gorgeous...I do love purp...That purple Hellebore is gorgeous...I do love purple. I planted some Hellebores from seed last year so hopefully I will have flowers next year.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-48439692899184086172012-01-12T01:38:28.468+00:002012-01-12T01:38:28.468+00:00Those Goldfinches are gorgeous. I never saw them w...Those Goldfinches are gorgeous. I never saw them with red heads like that. I too love Lavender and I always make new plant each year to donate to plant sales. They are easy to root. The photo of the Redwing is so good in amongst the berries. In my garden, berries are always taken so quickly, I rarely get photos of the birds in with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-19929974859840877602012-01-11T14:00:30.420+00:002012-01-11T14:00:30.420+00:00Hi Elaine, Your plum hellebore is beautiful and is...Hi Elaine, Your plum hellebore is beautiful and is all the more impressive for having been grown from seed. Just the other day I was listening to the radio and heard a report about trumpeter swans failing to migrate south from northern Canada. Apparently, there is a small flock who are now refusing to make the yearly journey. It seems as though mild winters are affecting birds worldwide.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-48405152627412644472012-01-10T19:55:06.324+00:002012-01-10T19:55:06.324+00:00Your Hellebore is so pretty Elaine. I would be pro...Your Hellebore is so pretty Elaine. I would be proud of it too. I am excited that mine is about ready to bloom.<br />It is strange that you are having such mild weather too.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-45967620013258761602012-01-10T14:41:11.220+00:002012-01-10T14:41:11.220+00:00That is one gorgeous hellebore! Mine is a new one...That is one gorgeous hellebore! Mine is a new one and is just now sprouting leaves (after getting more and more shrivelly this fall).nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-48152984035639923592012-01-09T23:13:10.647+00:002012-01-09T23:13:10.647+00:00oh my gosh, I don't think I've ever seen g...oh my gosh, I don't think I've ever seen goldfinches with so many beautiful colors! The ones around my neighborhood are either solid yellow or red. You make a good observation at the end--garden chores are a great way to keep fit!Bumble Lush Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729677514605178020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-23793064995626538162012-01-09T21:26:53.835+00:002012-01-09T21:26:53.835+00:00What a good pruning neighbor you are! We haven...What a good pruning neighbor you are! We haven't begun to prune the apple and cherry trees - must do in February, IF it ever gets good and freezing again!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282680271360078439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-65518400702092483292012-01-09T19:25:48.737+00:002012-01-09T19:25:48.737+00:00Nice to see you've got goldfinches on your fee...Nice to see you've got goldfinches on your feeders too. We had a flock of about 15 visiting a few weeks ago. Just have a couple of pairs now. Well done with the hellebores from seed, lovely colours. I grew some from seed a few years ago, but all their flowers were white.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-89858499955471031462012-01-09T18:56:20.443+00:002012-01-09T18:56:20.443+00:00Goldfinches are so beautiful, I've seen them i...Goldfinches are so beautiful, I've seen them in the field behind us but they never come to the feeders. We did se a nut hatch on the bird table at the weekend though, that was exciting!<br /><br />I love your hellebores, well done for growing that from seed!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920872750020792663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-29214284283909700762012-01-09T18:52:38.467+00:002012-01-09T18:52:38.467+00:00Janet must have my goldfinchs as well. Well done ...Janet must have my goldfinchs as well. Well done on the hellebore - it's a beauty.David Marsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194429506546837258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-44143194399551034192012-01-09T18:47:07.026+00:002012-01-09T18:47:07.026+00:00I rarely ever see goldfinches - just two last year...I rarely ever see goldfinches - just two last year, and I've never seen a redwing!<br />It's good to see all the new growth as it's a sign of joys to come. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-58396822460229391852012-01-09T18:28:13.910+00:002012-01-09T18:28:13.910+00:00Mark's Goldfinches are here in our garden. I&#...Mark's Goldfinches are here in our garden. I've never seen so many. Your hellebores are lovely. I never tire of them Everything is ahead at the moment, including me! It was so nice I was out in the garden today doing some work!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999513105724635810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-62863336713517657582012-01-09T17:48:19.713+00:002012-01-09T17:48:19.713+00:00Love the little birds. We just have a pair of card...Love the little birds. We just have a pair of cardinals and sparrows now. Your garden looks like Spring is around the corner. This is a nice post. xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-22511952515935108032012-01-09T15:30:58.973+00:002012-01-09T15:30:58.973+00:00I normally see lots of Goldfinches at this time of...I normally see lots of Goldfinches at this time of year, but this year I have only seen the occasional one or two.<br />I have lots of bulbs pushing through too. I reckon the first Crocuses might be flowering in a couple of weeks.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.com