tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post2945317818002828733..comments2024-03-22T15:07:52.227-04:00Comments on Life In Robin's Nest: May, the Fairest of Them AllRobinLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09537628677687133376noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-60975514693703155512014-05-26T21:13:53.380-04:002014-05-26T21:13:53.380-04:00I almost got rid of that crazy columbine, because ...I almost got rid of that crazy columbine, because it didn't follow the color scheme. Lucky for me, it came back anyway and not it can stay as long as it likes. RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-21277801914122372872014-05-24T08:21:08.292-04:002014-05-24T08:21:08.292-04:00That columbine in the top photo is stunning. I do ...That columbine in the top photo is stunning. I do more herbs and vegetables than flowers these days, but still enjoy the blooms I do have. Peonies are just about to explode and the lilacs have scented the air for about a week now. I'm glad you're going to get some roses after all. This past winter was just hard on everything.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396880852810370044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-36754880363911102102014-05-22T21:57:20.234-04:002014-05-22T21:57:20.234-04:00I wasn't kidding, it's so green that it ho...I wasn't kidding, it's so green that it honestly does hurt your eyes! But what a way to hurt!RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-32382929864442250242014-05-22T21:49:49.876-04:002014-05-22T21:49:49.876-04:00I predict that my rose garden will look better tha...I predict that my rose garden will look better than ever eventually. Honestly, I was unhappy with some of them, and this was my chance to make it right. RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-85935843237161579202014-05-22T21:47:37.026-04:002014-05-22T21:47:37.026-04:00It's funny Lona, I didn't plant all that p...It's funny Lona, I didn't plant all that purple together on purpose! But over the years, my garden has turned out to be mostly purple and pink with a little yellow for good measure. Go ahead and garden away girl, it's time! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-4864333996231369602014-05-22T21:42:43.834-04:002014-05-22T21:42:43.834-04:00May is our reward for putting up with winter, beca...May is our reward for putting up with winter, because it is always so green and fresh. It may get dry and hot as the summer wears on, but May is always ever so sweet. RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-27930510427313180302014-05-22T21:38:32.411-04:002014-05-22T21:38:32.411-04:00The good news is there are buds on one of the surv...The good news is there are buds on one of the survivors, so now I'm excited. I guess the roses will be fewer, and later this year! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-33270960728797686032014-05-22T21:37:39.698-04:002014-05-22T21:37:39.698-04:00I just noticed buds on one of the survivors today,...I just noticed buds on one of the survivors today, so there is hope after all! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-28679745871897708622014-05-19T10:24:29.338-04:002014-05-19T10:24:29.338-04:00May is the fairest, but April is the sweet reward ...May is the fairest, but April is the sweet reward after winter to me. It's also a very busy B day month for our family. The freshness of new growth is almost hard on the eyes at times...that is so true. Your flowers are way ahead of mine, we only just have the lilacs blooming here this week. Beautiful gardens.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-65766663342473924472014-05-18T18:20:00.281-04:002014-05-18T18:20:00.281-04:00Hi Robin, Although I designed mine as a summer gar...Hi Robin, Although I designed mine as a summer garden, I have to agree with you about May. I love when everything is fresh and vibrant and the bugs are still small and elusive. I'm sorry you lost roses thanks to that brutal winter but I like you attitude. I'm trying to take it in stride too. The garden is always changing and sometimes we don't approve of them. :) You asked about the Dianthus on my blog. I'm pretty sure this one is 'Firewitch.' It blooms for a long time and has a nice fragrance. Thanks for visiting! GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-46344707138035572622014-05-18T15:32:31.449-04:002014-05-18T15:32:31.449-04:00Robin your garden looks so pretty. I love looking ...Robin your garden looks so pretty. I love looking down that bed at all the pretty purples in bloom. I have just got to get me one of those Cardinal Columbines. So pretty. I hope you tomatoes and seeds pull through. I did not see any frost around my home this morning and I am praying this will be the last of our cold Ohio days for the rest of the season. I am itching to get my window boxes and planters all filled up. This girl needs to garden! LOL!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-91438023943123238512014-05-18T09:43:19.306-04:002014-05-18T09:43:19.306-04:00Happy belated birthday! Your garden looks so fresh...Happy belated birthday! Your garden looks so fresh and full of color. Your May is our April. Temps are predicted to be in the mid 90s this week. I do love the promise of spring before the disillusionment of summer! You mentioned the yellow knockout rose on your comment on my post. Yes, I have one! But it is very tiny. My dear hubby kept weed whacking it to the ground last summer. I have moved it to a better location and educated him, so hopefully it will grow and I will get a chance to smell its fragrance this year.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-27089695432215717642014-05-17T22:59:36.906-04:002014-05-17T22:59:36.906-04:00Yes, I love May, too! I am so excited to go out t...Yes, I love May, too! I am so excited to go out to see what's up next, what's blooming, and how much everything is growing. I'm sorry about your roses, but what you do have looks very cheerful!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-33686868890298743902014-05-17T17:54:08.297-04:002014-05-17T17:54:08.297-04:00Sad, about the roses. I have a rose garden and I g...Sad, about the roses. I have a rose garden and I get so much out of them. The season isn't complete without them blooming. Hope they will recover for you. Looking at your garden, they are at their best at the moment. <br />I'm your new follower. Hope you can drop by when you get a chance. <br />Wishing you a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />AidaAida https://www.blogger.com/profile/05993851450911693898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-71612915287252072612014-05-14T23:31:10.270-04:002014-05-14T23:31:10.270-04:00I was serious what I said, it's so green out t...I was serious what I said, it's so green out there it practically hurts your eyes. The green grass in my pictures was not tweaked one little bit. RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-65493956067018326002014-05-14T23:30:05.088-04:002014-05-14T23:30:05.088-04:00Thank you Kelli, I do use a lot of color in both m...Thank you Kelli, I do use a lot of color in both my home and my garden. Bright colors make me smile! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-47628126182768128542014-05-14T23:29:21.906-04:002014-05-14T23:29:21.906-04:00Thank you Phillip, both my home and garden are fil...Thank you Phillip, both my home and garden are filled with color! I try not to let the "experts" tell me not to mix colors, because I like it that way, so there! RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-38397804276963914232014-05-14T16:44:25.730-04:002014-05-14T16:44:25.730-04:00Such pretty color!Such pretty color!Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-4586619836076736752014-05-14T16:42:53.030-04:002014-05-14T16:42:53.030-04:00Robin girl you are ahead of me with the blooms and...Robin girl you are ahead of me with the blooms and how gorgeous are they! .. You are right about the garden looking so beautiful and fresh now and for another few weeks before the cruel summer and insect feast happens.<br />It makes you want to "pause" this time of year so you can really enjoy all your pretty plants at their best.<br />I think I have lost some roses too but I have been planting new ones as well .. phew !<br />Fingers crossed we have reasonable weather for a while eh ? LOL<br />Joy : )CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507050173444646286.post-63984074037476834022014-05-14T16:18:16.640-04:002014-05-14T16:18:16.640-04:00You've some amazing colour in the garden, real...You've some amazing colour in the garden, really lovely!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.com