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Pavla
Farmgirl in Training
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Pavla
Grandville
MI
USA
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 Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 09:39:43 AM
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Hi ladies!
I think I have introduced myself before, but thought I should go for it again. Although I am a lurker for the most part, I really do want to contribute, and I want to pick the brains of all you wise ladies. I don't really know what I will be able to contribute, as I have so much to learn myself, but I guess my experiences would make me good for something! So, I am a farmgirl at heart for sure. And I love the magazine and the website and it is where I go when I am despairing about what the world is like today (well okay, I come here every day anyway!). I don't like how most people live their lives today. A little about me: I was born in the Czech Republic and moved to Michigan at 16 months. Yes I am fluent including reading and writing, in fact I am an official government translator for Czech, which does me zero good because they never need a Czech translator! After high school I joined the Marines, broke my back (herniated discs, one which had burst and I had to have surgery at 24, as well as compressed discs and a healed fracture, I take a lot of meds every day for sure!) I know a lot about backs, injuries, and coping with chronic pain. I came home after a med discharge and started working back with my parents, we sell perennials for a living. I know A LOT about perennials. My specialty is identification, latin names, and info about the plants such as height, zone, growing conditions, bloom, etc.) That I could be of help with if anyone has any questions! I love anything hand made and crafty, but especially untreated, natural, and natural looking gems (right now my favorites are carnelian, citrine, tourmaline, fluorite, and rhodocrosite, some of which are not 100% natural as they tend to be heated to bring out the color). I have two gorgeous girls who are 3 (Rayna)and 1 (Danica). Unfortunately I also know a lot about the painful nature of divorce as their father left us last year and we were divorced in Feb. Since I have met a wonderful man and am very, very happy!! I am a lucky girl. So anyway, sorry so long. Thanks for reading if you got this far!! |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 10:10:50 AM
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Hello from Idaho.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 10:16:04 AM
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Welcome! Welcome!
I have questions about perrinials!!!!! What is easily tended to and looks hearty in the fall?? I'm looking to upgrade the front flower beds with a little easy [not so expensive] zest this year.
Thanks,
Jamie from Virginia!! :)
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison |
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marblecreek
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Vickie
Nicholasville
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 11:40:39 AM
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Welcome from Kentucky.
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Pavla
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Pavla
Grandville
MI
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 12:04:25 PM
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| Hi simplyflowers! My first choice would be the Wood's series of Asters (pink, purple, and light blue). They offer a compact size that is ideal for the front of the border and masses of flowers when other plants are pooped out. Very low maintenance, especially after establishing. Also, many Sedum (stonecrop) offer fall blooms. Stonecrop is very low maintenance including strong drought tolerance after establishing (it is a succulent, so stores its water in the leaves!). Also, deer and rabbits tend to leave succulent foliage alone unless very, very hungry. Autumn Joy and Autumn Fire are two very good choices for flower color. But you could also go for some colored foliage to provide season long color. Xenox is a new upright sedum with excellent coloring all season. Also there are some shorter ones like Lidakense which are a gorgeous blue with pink tint. Or Angelina that has needle like, yellow foliage. Another option, and the perennial of the year this year, is Geranium 'Rozanne'. Very compact for ground cover or front of border and blue flowers all summer long. Also new foliage and fall foliage is usually tinted with red. Also, an excellent fall blooming grass would be Pennisetum or Fountain Grass. Produces gorgeous foxtail like blooms that last into winter and can be used to add texture to cut bouquets. A variety like 'Little Bunny' or 'Little Honey' will be short enough for the front of the border. These are the lower cost, more common options. They are the workhorses of our business! You could also opt for colored fall foliage, such as is offered by coral bells (Heuchera-this will probably be a more high cost option). Also, and this is a touch taller but one of my favorites) is Amsonia which produces star shaped blue flowers in summer and turns a dazzling golden yellow in fall. This is native to the US and very low maintenance and drought tolerant. Also, grasses like Panicum also get superb red and orange fall coloring, and there are varieties that are shorter for front of border. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions! |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 12:09:41 PM
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Pavla,
Seems like you are contributing already! Your knowledge is wonderful thats for your willingness to share it. My son is in the Corp. He is stationed in Yuma AZ. I am so glad that you found us! I look forward to getting to know you!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 4:51:17 PM
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Welcome Pavla, Glad you joined us!
Blessing, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 5:14:06 PM
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Welcome Pavla,
I'm happy you are here.
Brenda
Farmgirl Sister #292 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 6:19:57 PM
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Hi Pavia:
Welcome to the Farmgirl Connection Site. You'll love it here. I'm looking forward to reading your postings.
Have a great day!
Marly |
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 05:09:58 AM
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WOW, that is so helpful, I have taken notes and am heading out to different home and garden stores on the search. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I'm alright at the spring and summer gardening thing but not so much fall.
I look forward to reading more of your post. I post a lot in the cleaning-up and family matters topics. You'd be surprised how much you can actually relate too. I was, I loooovvveee this place.
JaMiE
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 07:32:19 AM
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Welcome Pavla, I can see you will fit right in here. We'll all be thrilled to get to know you, and get tips on perennial plants. I plant a lot of perennials. When I can find someone else to dig the holes.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 3:31:02 PM
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Hi Pavla,
I am so glad that you are here and will go back and take some notes on those fall selections. What great info, thank you.
Yep, you fit right in and you might like hanging out at Garden Gate and teaching us a few things. I know I would love it!!!!!
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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Pavla
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Pavla
Grandville
MI
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 12:34:48 PM
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| Thank you so much ladies! I would be honored to answer any questions about plants that anyone may have. |
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