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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Nov 09 2014 : 10:21:43 PM
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I have been enjoying these last few days of lovely warm weather and gentle breezes...
I tried to photograph the bees and butterflies playing in some of my lavender plants. Even they are enjoying this lovely weather.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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csmartyonline
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Carole
Clarksville
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2014 : 05:12:19 AM
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csmartyonline
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Carole
Clarksville
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2014 : 05:17:58 AM
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2014 : 05:18:57 AM
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Grace your lavender is beautiful. I have tried growing it several times but it doesn't do well in our Texas heat.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2014 : 09:10:24 AM
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Thanx Sara,,, I should have cut it back by now, but just figured the bees & butterflies would enjoy it a bit longer.
I use to live in Spokane, WA., w/ feet & feet of snow each Winter... and my lavender did quit well... I am surprised yours doesn't, as it is a drought tolerant plant... but it could all depend on so many factors as to why a certain plant will grow great in one area and not in another...
Carole, I Luv your Bedella Bush... Butterfly Bush and so do the butterflies & humming birds!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 8:09:39 PM
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hubby did a bit of tree pruning while I trans planted lavender starts that I have been nurturing all summer...
kind of sad to see this wonderful weather come to an end... the very next day it started raining... but at
least I don't have to put on snow boots! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Pizzarita
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Rita
Monroeville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2014 : 6:20:17 PM
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That looks like a great place for lavender. I can see the whole area filled with pretty, fragrant lavender. I think I will plant plenty of lavender this spring. I have had a couple of plants but wasn't very successful. They lasted a couple of years but then died. I had hoped they would spread like weeds but I will try again.
Rita
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2014 : 9:35:31 PM
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Rita, I had a small lavender field when I lived in Spokane, WA... Hubby and I planted 125 lavender plants.... I had a sitting bench smack dab in the center so I could sit and watch the honey bees, mason bees and butterflies play and dance in my field... I do miss that.
Currently I only have 8 lavender plants... and yes, there will be more.
Good luck in planting, just remember they do not like over watering or soggy soil... just ignore them, and they will do just fine... and the more you prune the healthier your plants will be.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Pizzarita
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Rita
Monroeville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2014 : 2:28:18 PM
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Grace, thanks so much for the tips. I look forward to planting and spring-winter is just starting here in NJ so I have some time for planning and learning about what to do. Send any tips my way.
Rita
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