tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post3115841875723536425..comments2023-10-22T09:42:36.750-04:00Comments on Casa Mariposa: A Double Scoop of C'est la VieCasa Mariposahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-12733117038539681632016-06-20T21:38:57.676-04:002016-06-20T21:38:57.676-04:00Our weather has been all over the place. But hot w...Our weather has been all over the place. But hot wind is the worst. :(Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-24429333681897925082016-06-20T19:05:25.160-04:002016-06-20T19:05:25.160-04:00So true! It is insanely hot here. Even the wind is...So true! It is insanely hot here. Even the wind is hot! The only time we can take the dogs to the park is at dusk. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit cooler. I have some clearance tomatoes to plant.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-91697936800300430822016-06-20T16:53:51.432-04:002016-06-20T16:53:51.432-04:00Thanks, Kate! Everything about the weather is a ch...Thanks, Kate! Everything about the weather is a challenge these days. It's the new 'normal'. I bought Baltyk from Brushwood years ago but don't think they sell it anymore. I love the way the petal curve backwards.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-49780528552005640722016-06-20T16:50:29.915-04:002016-06-20T16:50:29.915-04:00I think I just got lucky with Baltyk and put it in...I think I just got lucky with Baltyk and put it in a spot it loves. It has major flower power! :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-51269309101366453162016-06-20T16:49:37.029-04:002016-06-20T16:49:37.029-04:00I ran out on Friday as fast as I could, too! I was...I ran out on Friday as fast as I could, too! I was done, done, done! Life is good, indeed!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-79117575222315390252016-06-20T16:19:30.691-04:002016-06-20T16:19:30.691-04:00Sorry you have had some weather challenges but you...Sorry you have had some weather challenges but your garden is just gorgeous and looks so lush and full of wonderful blooms. I am really envious of that amazing Clematis Baltyk. I will have to investigate that one as the flowers are stunning. Clematis can be a bit of a challenge here! Hope the weather normalizes for you...But your garden doesn't seem to mind one bit whatever the weather!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080194896492043939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-83878771954808926042016-06-19T15:00:51.659-04:002016-06-19T15:00:51.659-04:00Yes! That certainly is life! What a lovely garden ...Yes! That certainly is life! What a lovely garden you have, I especially like Jude and that fabulous blue clematis! Gorgeous.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-18171132301897403872016-06-18T12:42:44.675-04:002016-06-18T12:42:44.675-04:00Ain't the garden and life grand? Messy, unpred...Ain't the garden and life grand? Messy, unpredictable, glorious! (Can you tell that yesterday was my last day with students for a while? I'll miss them but will certainly enjoy the break!)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-465353443403609732016-06-16T17:29:55.670-04:002016-06-16T17:29:55.670-04:00LOL!!! Here's the secret - rich, moistish, sli...LOL!!! Here's the secret - rich, moistish, slightly acidic soil, AM sun, bright PM shade. I think that's it. Maybe they just prefer being called cle-MAT-tis instead of CLEM-uh-tis. ;o) I'll try to work my magic when I'm there!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-33810803176637279712016-06-16T17:26:11.782-04:002016-06-16T17:26:11.782-04:00I hate it when plants die over the winter. :( But ...I hate it when plants die over the winter. :( But at least it's a good excuse to shop for new plants!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-52363986311536826512016-06-16T17:25:24.809-04:002016-06-16T17:25:24.809-04:00Thanks! Snow in June?? That's crazy talk!Thanks! Snow in June?? That's crazy talk!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-77035200665358092622016-06-16T14:52:20.536-04:002016-06-16T14:52:20.536-04:00Woman, you continue to tease me with pictures of y...Woman, you continue to tease me with pictures of your stunning Clematis, while mine all seem to be succumbing to wilt or are being overwhelmed by other plants, or entirely comprise of a single stem and a few leaves. It's just not fair, I have clematis envy!Sunil Patelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998062749546109287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-56449657203054486212016-06-15T05:29:43.703-04:002016-06-15T05:29:43.703-04:00What a clematis 'Baltyk', Tammy! love it, ...What a clematis 'Baltyk', Tammy! love it, nice color and would like to have it in my garden. My 4 clematis died this winter and 3 are growing. I hope they will bloom.<br />Have a nice week!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-36017622603766955532016-06-14T10:19:18.095-04:002016-06-14T10:19:18.095-04:00Well, it's sure beautiful in your world! That...Well, it's sure beautiful in your world! That rose is amazing~! I still have my down parka by the back door. I'm not convinced that the snow is over.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-82321979438920457592016-06-13T21:50:05.786-04:002016-06-13T21:50:05.786-04:00It grows well for me. It likes rich, moist soil so...It grows well for me. It likes rich, moist soil so I've been careful where I've sited it.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-7207283726412949452016-06-13T21:48:26.708-04:002016-06-13T21:48:26.708-04:00More flowers are coming! Exciting!More flowers are coming! Exciting!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-51531651477465213022016-06-13T21:45:31.220-04:002016-06-13T21:45:31.220-04:00It keeps us on our toes, that's for sure!It keeps us on our toes, that's for sure!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-56211022102458369832016-06-13T11:24:19.803-04:002016-06-13T11:24:19.803-04:00And in this case, beautifully illustrated with you...And in this case, beautifully illustrated with your photos. I have serious clematis envy :-)Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-24028546375351893002016-06-13T05:11:51.479-04:002016-06-13T05:11:51.479-04:00I enjoyed my double scoop...next time make it a tr...I enjoyed my double scoop...next time make it a triple!!<br />Your garden is beautiful and I know by the end of summer it will be packed to capacity with even more lovely blooms.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-15538073305538894392016-06-13T01:54:48.881-04:002016-06-13T01:54:48.881-04:00On the other side of the world our Winter weather ...On the other side of the world our Winter weather has been changeable to say the least. Miserable and cold interchanged with windy and with warm and sunny. At least it given us gardeners something to talk about.Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940119240313980400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-46089592684960208142016-06-12T23:24:33.780-04:002016-06-12T23:24:33.780-04:00You are one of my favorite nutters. :o) It was hot...You are one of my favorite nutters. :o) It was hot, dry, and windy today. I'm ready for some rain!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-75460553426407756152016-06-12T23:23:54.350-04:002016-06-12T23:23:54.350-04:00You'll be back next year! I think the weather ...You'll be back next year! I think the weather has been crazy everywhere. Crazy is the new normal.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-41237388750635202142016-06-12T23:23:08.757-04:002016-06-12T23:23:08.757-04:00Thanks! Baltyk is a blooming machine! I have a few...Thanks! Baltyk is a blooming machine! I have a few others that need to take notes. I think it just really likes the spot it's in.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-2228956006801261362016-06-12T22:35:50.341-04:002016-06-12T22:35:50.341-04:00I love it, too. :o) It's such a warm yellow.I love it, too. :o) It's such a warm yellow.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-69249114547982455562016-06-12T22:33:42.592-04:002016-06-12T22:33:42.592-04:00The dahlias is from seed called 'Fireworks'...The dahlias is from seed called 'Fireworks' and it's well named since it's already about 2 ft tall and is blooming before several of the others. I wish it was a unique hybrid, but it's one of the plants I started from seed this winter.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.com