tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post2857271386259192548..comments2024-03-28T17:14:57.119-05:00Comments on Kansas Troubles Quilters: Loads of work to be done...Lynne Hagmeierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14099715751257159357noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-16245543592433823742012-07-18T09:02:58.294-05:002012-07-18T09:02:58.294-05:00Good morning, Lynne! I just wanted to say a great...Good morning, Lynne! I just wanted to say a great big "THANK YOU" for the wonderful box of Harvest Moon strips!! I have been having the most fun playing with them-- sorting, stacking, drooling over! ;-) The fabrics are so beautiful-- I have dozens of ideas on things to make -- now where to begin! :-) Thank you so much!!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384191841943515223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-82921485863194263662012-07-07T12:59:57.778-05:002012-07-07T12:59:57.778-05:00Trying to deal with hot and windy Kansas as well. ...Trying to deal with hot and windy Kansas as well. Thanks for the chance for the stash give away.Jlathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923822942202296674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-85516113850713165052012-07-02T22:02:02.474-05:002012-07-02T22:02:02.474-05:00you got outta Colorado just in time! The whole st...you got outta Colorado just in time! The whole state's on fire now! When will you be doing the cruize? I'm ready , just trying to get some friends lined up to go with me!Kim Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-42782768931905642372012-07-02T21:53:10.401-05:002012-07-02T21:53:10.401-05:00My suggestion for your potted plant in the chair, ...My suggestion for your potted plant in the chair, is Miracle Gro Moisture Control. My sister & hubby have been using it for their potted plants during this dry summer & haven't lost any flowers to forgetting to water every day. I always mulch my tomato plants with newspapers covered by grass clippings and this year I even mulched the onions because it has been so dry. So far, so good ... but we sure could use a rain soon! Good luck with your yard projects! The heat has resulted in at least one good thing - I've gotten more time in the sewing room as it's too humid to be outdoors all day!Nellie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966361418524552609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-836592679140592312012-07-01T18:07:31.228-05:002012-07-01T18:07:31.228-05:00We have been using cedar mulch around our trees an...We have been using cedar mulch around our trees and in our flowerbeds. There is a particular organic product called SuperThrive that is great for all plants! You might look into getting some, and of course, keeping up on the watering, but only in the early morning or late evening. Stay cool up there in Kansas! We had the delight of seeing KS for the first time last month!!! I want to move there. :) We saw the Little House on the Prairie Museum near Independence and drove through the Flint Hills and stayed overnight in Manhattan. We really want to go to KS again. Much prettier than TX (in my opinion)! Blessings...ShannonShannon Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858693364105977689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-10738884555843888882012-07-01T16:09:55.123-05:002012-07-01T16:09:55.123-05:00Something I read, and tried last year, is potting ...Something I read, and tried last year, is potting with disposable diapers! Using the cheapest disposable, biodegradable diaper (from the dollar store or wherever) has seemed to help my potted plants - mostly herbs. I spread a circular, paper coffee filter in the bottom of the pot with a little of the potting soil (with moisture crystals) on top. Then poke 6 to 8 holes in a disposable diaper with scissors or a screw driver and open it up in the pot. Fill as usual with soil (again with moisture crystals) and plants. You still have to water often, but everything made it through last years record setting heat and drought. So far this year we are still enjoying our herbs. Crazy, I know...but I'm holding on to my diapers.Mary in Oklahomanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-75288622099610196842012-06-29T10:07:44.691-05:002012-06-29T10:07:44.691-05:00Lynne, you are doing exactly what you should be do...Lynne, you are doing exactly what you should be doing...early morning watering is a must.Kansas Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901875029296643927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-45283107879499395512012-06-29T09:49:25.211-05:002012-06-29T09:49:25.211-05:00Rain dance!Rain dance!Kelly G.http://yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-9327249766069667022012-06-29T08:33:07.249-05:002012-06-29T08:33:07.249-05:00Have you ever heard of Prickly Pear Catcus? They a...Have you ever heard of Prickly Pear Catcus? They are so pretty when they bloom and very easy to grow. They would be great in your chicken feeder.Reginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-55051306107585165282012-06-28T19:03:34.919-05:002012-06-28T19:03:34.919-05:00With the 107 degree temperatures we will be having...With the 107 degree temperatures we will be having this weekend, the only thing I can suggest is to WATER a lot. Would enjoy winning your nice giveaway. Lana D.LKDrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657335430603594720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-24117594496712475672012-06-28T11:58:57.147-05:002012-06-28T11:58:57.147-05:00Water, water and water some more. My mother has ad...Water, water and water some more. My mother has advised me that it's better to water early in the morning, so since I work and she doesn't, she is now in charge of turning on the water. LOL. Thanks for the chance to win. Love it!Jlathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923822942202296674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-30734889432953919672012-06-28T09:10:16.328-05:002012-06-28T09:10:16.328-05:00It appears that our nation's current weather p...It appears that our nation's current weather patterns are favorable only for rock gardens this summer, I'm afraid. However, I'd certainly recommend one particular Internet resource that might help: Fellow Arkansan, P. Allen Smith's web site at http://www.pallensmith.com/ <br />Smith's web site should prove an invaluable resource for any type of gardening questions and tips. <br /><br />By the way, I picked up your "Plum Perfect" pattern booklet at my local quilt shop this week. I plan to make the pillow first. I won't feel guilty a bit for staying inside my cool house this summer. Sewing beats out gardening efforts for me this year because I just can't tolerate the heat.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329011693199690744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-45103736239002680062012-06-28T06:59:23.562-05:002012-06-28T06:59:23.562-05:00I have to admit it here...I do not garden. I love...I have to admit it here...I do not garden. I love to look at beautiful gardens and wish I had one in my yard but I do not. Every year I look forward to the blooming of my Blackeyed Susan garden because that is about the only flower (other than the azaleas and roses) around this house. My husband tends the lawn and the bushes but is not a great gardener either!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213712165843348158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-6217633791611568762012-06-28T06:37:44.020-05:002012-06-28T06:37:44.020-05:00Good mulch and native plants. In Mich. geraniums a...Good mulch and native plants. In Mich. geraniums and french marigolds. Soaker hose is great for the evenings and mist in the mornings to keep the dust down if its windy. :) love the fern!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951927006136277731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-86498271730007634822012-06-28T04:18:10.925-05:002012-06-28T04:18:10.925-05:00BOy, if you figure this one out you'll be a mi...BOy, if you figure this one out you'll be a millionaire. Your fern in the chair looks wonderful compared to my pitiful SW Kansas burnt fern. Praying for rain. jmhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-41217571856152527582012-06-27T23:46:25.546-05:002012-06-27T23:46:25.546-05:00Where I am in Utah we are about ready to dry up an...Where I am in Utah we are about ready to dry up and be blown away, that is if we don't get burned up with a wildfire. My husband would answer your question with plant rocks -they can take care of themselves. I on the other hand love my flowers. Although t have cut back drastically this year. I made a lare planter around one of me ash trees in the back yard. It was more to keep the tree alive than anything. It was in the lawn, but we devices to make the driveway bigger and removed the grass. No grass no water. And the tree wasn't happy. I planted peonies, dianthas and iris. Very pretty in the spring. Just green for the summer.Kalynn's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705751304053617638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-40346933959884095562012-06-27T22:45:37.293-05:002012-06-27T22:45:37.293-05:00I think a local plant nursery is a good source of ...I think a local plant nursery is a good source of information for plants that do well in your area.MoeWesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316286980472111253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-25789789972048862552012-06-27T12:18:01.217-05:002012-06-27T12:18:01.217-05:00The only tips I have are to buy flowers/plants tha...The only tips I have are to buy flowers/plants that are drought tolerant. Here in GA, verbena, lantana, and vinca seem to do well. I don't have a green thumb but I can almost always get these to grow! If I were close by, I'd love to swap sweat and dirty fingernails for fat quarters!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744753320228761504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-57333437909938955942012-06-27T09:17:57.655-05:002012-06-27T09:17:57.655-05:00Buy the hardiest looking flowers that are availabl...Buy the hardiest looking flowers that are available in almost-July. Fertilize and water till you're dead on your feet, then water more. A grandkids job? My mind's vision of your planter under that lovely tree is joyous.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932793480477155159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-21190212061119905202012-06-27T07:40:44.302-05:002012-06-27T07:40:44.302-05:00If the area you want to keep looking nice is close...If the area you want to keep looking nice is close to a water faucet, try hooking up a soaker hose and laying it all around the area. Then you can turn the water on just enough so it does not go up into the air and let it soak the ground around your plants. Wind and heat have been hard on our garden too, but we just try to keep watering it enough so it doesn't wilt. Hope you find something that works for you.phartubatechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581608767416952995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-35886165031128713642012-06-27T07:37:56.892-05:002012-06-27T07:37:56.892-05:00Can't help with gardening tips but hope to pic...Can't help with gardening tips but hope to pick up some for myself. I didn't plant alot this year but my perennial garden is really suffering from the lack of rain in southeastern WI. I have been watering alot more than I ever have hoping to save what I have.I bought some new hostas to add around the deck and can't even dig for them as the ground is so dry and hard. Lov e the little bowties!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887096146345685702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-78968445502787357472012-06-27T07:06:42.477-05:002012-06-27T07:06:42.477-05:00Oh that is so hard... I have some geraniums that a...Oh that is so hard... I have some geraniums that are doing really well, and some others that are not. the ones that are doing the best in the lack of rain we have been having,I repotted those w moisture control potting soil. we haven't had rain in weeks. It has gone around us, misted us once, and bypassed us. Even my potatoes & tomatoes are not doing as well.Carolyn Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591809412054783126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-57267832615579506992012-06-26T23:32:14.565-05:002012-06-26T23:32:14.565-05:00My tips from VERY hot and dry Texas: mulch really...My tips from VERY hot and dry Texas: mulch really well and replenish it mid-season; water early in the AM only (watering at night prompts mold) and plant NATIVE plants. I have beds of Lantana and Salvia that flourish in our tough heat, while other flowers have faded away despite good care. Next up - Cactus!! <br />Good luck with your gardening & thanks for the chance to win!Aggiequilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819191358525850755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-58749710327711602852012-06-26T20:09:54.652-05:002012-06-26T20:09:54.652-05:00Soak straw in water and place around the plants fo...Soak straw in water and place around the plants for the first few weeks of their new life. It doesn't have to be "thick-thick" just a nice shading over the disturbed ground. You can regather and soak the straw or just soak it with hose every few days. If my wonderfully delightful grandchildren were not here, I would come help you in a heartbeat. I hear that Pam Buda is good in the flower bed. :)Jeanne Gwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07081464013958959234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397321427108677607.post-90953495874899600582012-06-26T15:01:29.936-05:002012-06-26T15:01:29.936-05:00Unfortunately I am nit the one to be giving garden...Unfortunately I am nit the one to be giving gardening advice. I have a "black" thumb. I seem to kill all my plants. I seem to do a little better with my quilting.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016568597718893453noreply@blogger.com