tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post3979979977387354201..comments2024-03-28T18:10:51.337-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: The First Roses, Orange Blossoms, and Aeonium CuttingsBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-72594720690220764272021-03-02T19:11:05.927-08:002021-03-02T19:11:05.927-08:00Yes, the plants have definitely taken! They fill ...Yes, the plants have definitely taken! They fill a circular bed in the front garden and are growing among other plants in a couple of other planting beds and in a planter near the front door. I've shared cuttings with others, too. :) And I did get plenty of oranges, from what I recall. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-45228519378134012172021-03-02T13:21:56.777-08:002021-03-02T13:21:56.777-08:00How lovely that you were given the plants. Did th...How lovely that you were given the plants. Did they take? And I hope that, despite the loss of the orange blossom, you got plenty of oranges that year too.Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-77214277070013035912017-03-18T14:18:29.605-07:002017-03-18T14:18:29.605-07:00Thank you, Laura. The first time I tried pizza, I...Thank you, Laura. The first time I tried pizza, I didn't like it! We didn't have pizza in Sri Lanka when I was growing up (now, apparently, there are several pizza places, as well as other fast food places selling hamburgers and fried chicken!) It took me a couple of years before I developed a taste for pizza! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-23064883518088381202017-03-18T08:44:06.131-07:002017-03-18T08:44:06.131-07:00The flowers are beautiful! And how lovely to have ...The flowers are beautiful! And how lovely to have your entire garden scented by the orange blossoms. I hope your succulents do well. <br /><br />I do make pizza at home, but don't try to exactly replicate pizzeria flavor because I've found that really isn't possible. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128676927462151254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-67857513283106260222017-03-16T20:32:13.981-07:002017-03-16T20:32:13.981-07:00Thank you, Bushlady. I knew you'd appreciate ...Thank you, Bushlady. I knew you'd appreciate seeing the roses. :) I, too, occasionally find things growing that I have not planted! I figure the birds dropped the seeds. The most recent is a small mimosa plant that was growing in the middle of the back garden. We potted it up and are planning to plant it in another area of the back yard. <br /><br />I'm glad you are able to see beauty in the snow and the good in winter. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-88725950352110476312017-03-16T20:07:11.109-07:002017-03-16T20:07:11.109-07:00Thank you, Judy. Sounds like you had a busy day! ...Thank you, Judy. Sounds like you had a busy day! Very nice of you to sew the dress for your granddaughter. I'm sure it will be lovely. Looking forward to seeing the finished dress. Hope you have a blessed day.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-6711796497953865102017-03-16T20:00:42.769-07:002017-03-16T20:00:42.769-07:00Thank you, Anne! :)Thank you, Anne! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-51735404347044375622017-03-16T19:52:47.749-07:002017-03-16T19:52:47.749-07:00Sandy, yes, being able to do the everyday things w...Sandy, yes, being able to do the everyday things we used to take for granted is such a blessing, isn't it? <br /><br />This particular orange tree took about two years before it bore any fruit. As I recall, the first crop was all of 3 oranges! It's been about 12 or 13 years since and I am still not getting a whole lot of oranges, but each one is appreciated. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-44381471323912194482017-03-16T19:30:41.190-07:002017-03-16T19:30:41.190-07:00Sharon, I am so happy to hear that you'll be a...Sharon, I am so happy to hear that you'll be able to buy a mobility scooter in the near future! No, can't say I've seen a person with one crutch do a happy dance, but you could do a spin or two when you get the scooter, most probably! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-33479852220649098622017-03-16T16:24:56.550-07:002017-03-16T16:24:56.550-07:00I'm so glad you felt well enough to go to the ...I'm so glad you felt well enough to go to the office. Those gorgeous roses must have made you perk up as they do me when I see the photos. I just had to know what aeoniums were so I looked them up and found this: http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1058 Isn't it great what you can learn from the internet? I think I have some tiny aeoniums in my garden but I have no recollection of planting them. Sometimes things just arrive! There is one interesting plant and I have no idea if it is a weed or something one might cultivate but since it isn't invasive I have kept it. I guess I should spend time trawling the plant websites and see if I can find it. It isn't in my wildflower or weed books.<br /><br />I don't make pizza either. There are some frozen ones in the store that we like. If I have a few mushrooms handy or some red pepper I might just add to them.<br /><br />Yesterday the wind was wild and loose snow was flying in one direction, creating some lovely sculptured effects. You have to enjoy the good in winter!<br /><br />BushladyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-21400864703981228842017-03-16T16:21:00.734-07:002017-03-16T16:21:00.734-07:00The roses and orange blooms are beautiful. Know yo...The roses and orange blooms are beautiful. Know you will be enjoying the fresh oranges. <br />Proud you had a good day.. I too, had a good day. Did not accomplish much.. Went to Lowes with hubby [he was getting lumber etc for a new tree stand].. No fun.ha I cut out the pattern pieces for the dress for my oldest granddaughter. [ Military ball that she will attend in April]. Hope you have a good evening.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-72113830819856663502017-03-16T11:40:14.941-07:002017-03-16T11:40:14.941-07:00Your roses are beautiful and nothing smells as won...Your roses are beautiful and nothing smells as wonderful as orange blossoms! You are so lucky! Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-68063216506818982712017-03-16T07:02:25.907-07:002017-03-16T07:02:25.907-07:00What a good day you have had. Now some people wou...What a good day you have had. Now some people wouldn't think that about going to the office! My outlook changed completely following some difficult times following the BPPV attacks. I never want to take ordinary life for granted again and rejoice with you.<br /><br />Your roses are beautiful and your garden must smell heavenly. I did not realize that their was a beautiful smell with orange trees. How long after planting a tree do they bear fruit?<br /><br />Oh and meant to say the cashiers at the CVS I shop at are all friendly, helpful and will do what they can to assist you. So nice to find in the retail world.<br /><br />Sandy SandyExpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279377160838411203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-61104622660921047422017-03-16T00:23:18.188-07:002017-03-16T00:23:18.188-07:00Beautiful roses! Those Aeoniums look really health...Beautiful roses! Those Aeoniums look really healthy, they really thrive in hot dry spots. I adore the scent of orange blossom, lucky you! Pleased that you were able to go to work today! Hope it doesn't tire you out too much. Even buying your pizza that is a cheap meal, sometimes I find when there is just you it is cheaper to buy ready made. (particularly if it is better than you can do, lol!) Had a wonderful day! Beautiful weather too. An unexpected windfall is coming my way, so I will be able to buy a mobility scooter within weeks, yay! (Have you ever seen a person with one crutch do a happy dance?)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004012261821317094noreply@blogger.com