tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.comments2022-03-28T14:00:56.004+08:00Simple Garden Thoughtsmariernrockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-64601611121669966912014-02-23T00:49:02.787+08:002014-02-23T00:49:02.787+08:00Hi, James! Sorry for the very late reply. It's...Hi, James! Sorry for the very late reply. It's my first time to visit my blog since I left for Texas. I was on a plane when I took the clouds shots and the bird's eye view of Dumaguete, a province in the south of Philippines last November 2013. I hope I can get back blogging soon as I am still adjusting to the place. Can't wait to visit the Rose Garden here in Texas. I am terribly missing my fern collection back home!mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-72936231780840691702013-11-13T15:34:09.210+08:002013-11-13T15:34:09.210+08:00A view for your window?
Are you on a place or this...A view for your window?<br />Are you on a place or this is from a skyscraper office unit..<br /><br />Truly wonderful to see the awestruck formations of the cloudy mass.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-21036087607478555852013-08-28T21:19:16.103+08:002013-08-28T21:19:16.103+08:00He did caught the beetle actually. Until now I'...He did caught the beetle actually. Until now I'm still trying to figure out what to do with the lifeless tree...mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-84537776553859811392013-08-27T15:10:06.730+08:002013-08-27T15:10:06.730+08:00Poor palm tree.
Didn't know a bettle can actua...Poor palm tree.<br />Didn't know a bettle can actually bring down a whole tree.<br />Hope your son manage to catch the bettle for the consolation prize.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-12089365941214454502013-07-15T19:28:54.782+08:002013-07-15T19:28:54.782+08:00You are most welcome. I'm glad that you have v...You are most welcome. I'm glad that you have verified the ID. I have this shrub for a long time. A shopping complex near where I live has lots of Plumbago planted in their flower boxes - they just spill over in a profusion of blooms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-81168975878901451192013-07-15T16:31:44.476+08:002013-07-15T16:31:44.476+08:00@Stilleto yes, you are correct. It is Plumbago aur...@Stilleto yes, you are correct. It is Plumbago auriculata. Sorry for incorrectly identifying the plant. Honestly, the man from where I got the plant said it was Forget me not. When I googled it, it appears more like Phlox divaricata. Thank you for correctly id'ng the plant...mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-35926102661373975412013-07-14T10:21:56.894+08:002013-07-14T10:21:56.894+08:00Interesting musings on the sentiments associated w...Interesting musings on the sentiments associated with 'blues' in this post. <br /><br />I have a similiar bush in my garden which I have identified as Plumbago auriculata. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-36383531197691407172013-03-09T14:01:23.350+08:002013-03-09T14:01:23.350+08:00@Andrea: I didn't know those colorful bugs are...@Andrea: I didn't know those colorful bugs are plant pests, they seem harmless to plants...I do enjoy reading posts from plant bloggers like you! :-)mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-62976674480801303822013-03-08T16:27:20.084+08:002013-03-08T16:27:20.084+08:00It looks like your garden is not in a very hot and...It looks like your garden is not in a very hot and dry area here in the country. Thanks for dropping by my site. Those orange insects in my post are very common here, but they are Malvaceae plant pests. They don't bite animals, don't worry!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-63348706867041901602013-02-17T13:00:12.329+08:002013-02-17T13:00:12.329+08:00@James Missier: Thanks for helping me id'ing t...@James Missier: Thanks for helping me id'ing the plant. The blooms always add color to the garden. I hope your Costus woodsonii are not frequently visited by black ants unlike my plants! :-)<br /><br />@Sage Butterfly: When I was a little girl, I always wanted to experience winter and make snowman. I still do because we only have wet and dry season. It is fun living in the tropics but having four seasons in your country must be great!mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-44585107125580668892013-02-16T00:41:40.102+08:002013-02-16T00:41:40.102+08:00Your ferns are just lovely! I have not had much lu...Your ferns are just lovely! I have not had much luck with them as houseplants because the winters can be so low in humidity. Wonderful selection.!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-74525108808576768342013-02-15T12:13:09.908+08:002013-02-15T12:13:09.908+08:00I enjoy looking at the furls of the ferns - so whi...I enjoy looking at the furls of the ferns - so white & hairy.<br />I have those flowers in my garden - the unidentified ones.<br />They are known as costus woodsonii<br />There are many names to it - Red button ginger, Indian Head ginger, etc.<br />This particular ginger is my favourite as it constantly blooms.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-8816874280975124392013-01-01T13:12:33.606+08:002013-01-01T13:12:33.606+08:00@Petmemorial: THanks! Glad you like them.@Petmemorial: THanks! Glad you like them.mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-34382863038687212532013-01-01T13:11:26.806+08:002013-01-01T13:11:26.806+08:00@James Missier: My kids are planning to add a cat ...@James Missier: My kids are planning to add a cat and I'm still figuring out where to place it. Thank you!mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-61243380001951812312013-01-01T13:08:57.370+08:002013-01-01T13:08:57.370+08:00@Autumn Belle: A very Joyous New Year to you and y...@Autumn Belle: A very Joyous New Year to you and your family! I totally agree with you, pets bring joy specially to kids. They learn and grow to be responsible ones as well...Thanks for visiting my blog. :-)<br />mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-5713745023497824312012-12-29T06:34:45.200+08:002012-12-29T06:34:45.200+08:00Your garden pets are really cute! They do bring so...Your garden pets are really cute! They do bring so much joy and happiness to our life. A garden without wildlife is like a home without occupants.<br /><br />Wishing you and family Happy New Year 2013!Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-29273458785683555232012-11-27T15:12:42.523+08:002012-11-27T15:12:42.523+08:00Nice collection of pets.
They are really cute.Nice collection of pets.<br />They are really cute.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-49920447018731058672012-11-19T16:18:42.166+08:002012-11-19T16:18:42.166+08:00All of pets in your garden are looking nice !! Pet...All of pets in your garden are looking nice !! <a href="http://www.mypetmemorial.ca/" rel="nofollow">Pet Jewelry</a>Pet Memorialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377881907555948149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-30669608913558336682012-11-06T16:00:10.262+08:002012-11-06T16:00:10.262+08:00Hello, Kalantikan! Yes, I'm slowly adjusting t...Hello, Kalantikan! Yes, I'm slowly adjusting to my new schedule. I'll search about Polycias and hopefully come up with a post about the plant. Thank you very much! :-)mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-49627415571129097252012-11-05T15:05:23.792+08:002012-11-05T15:05:23.792+08:00Hi i hope you can breath well now, without those h...Hi i hope you can breath well now, without those heavy loads! I think those papua's genus is Polycias, if I am not mistaken as i didn't search yet. Maybe this will give you a lead. Your plants look healthy!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-84559765971001491402012-11-01T14:42:13.520+08:002012-11-01T14:42:13.520+08:00Hi, James! Good to be back blogging again, thank y...Hi, James! Good to be back blogging again, thank you. Until now, I haven't finished reading blogs of our fellow gardeners...lots of posts to read! Thanks for the visit! :-) mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-15074314823714237032012-10-31T15:22:46.179+08:002012-10-31T15:22:46.179+08:00Glad to hear from you again after a long break.
An...Glad to hear from you again after a long break.<br />And its nice to hear from you concerning all the garden matters and plants. I'm very sure most gardeners goes thru the season in the planting & gardening of rest and labour.<br />Take care..James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-34622270920724034942012-09-07T11:28:32.518+08:002012-09-07T11:28:32.518+08:00Sage Butterfly, glad you liked them. I find some f...Sage Butterfly, glad you liked them. I find some ferns challenging to grow and some just grow like weeds. I love them all! For now I'm trying to collect spores... :-)mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-24473780076556700212012-09-06T03:01:45.722+08:002012-09-06T03:01:45.722+08:00These are so lovely. I could look at them all day ...These are so lovely. I could look at them all day long. I do not have many ferns in my forested area...none like these. It must be utter joy to watch them grow.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759925796077277683.post-64336796463904923372012-09-05T20:48:50.916+08:002012-09-05T20:48:50.916+08:00sensiblegardening, thank you...I still have a lot ...sensiblegardening, thank you...I still have a lot to learn about ferns as I find them interesting. I'm sure you have lots of sun loving blooms in your garden which I don't have.mariernrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993349789727893171noreply@blogger.com