tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post5399151264558510471..comments2024-03-07T08:58:12.974-06:00Comments on Gardening with Greggo: Rankled by Rumex greggohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-25177038589261748842014-07-29T10:28:30.467-05:002014-07-29T10:28:30.467-05:00Amazing! The seedheads are gorgeous! I have been...Amazing! The seedheads are gorgeous! I have been looking for something like that to use with fluffy native grasses. Thanks for the photos!Wynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856222734375790676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-53453251395302748782013-08-17T07:03:19.328-05:002013-08-17T07:03:19.328-05:00I like the brown phase best of all. My biggest con...I like the brown phase best of all. My biggest concern would be thousands of seedlings next year. Of course, I have that concern with all the plants in my garden. I don't want any of them to be too happy.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-78803250250186932312013-07-29T18:13:11.680-05:002013-07-29T18:13:11.680-05:00Sorry. I am not in the LIKE camp on this one. Rume...Sorry. I am not in the LIKE camp on this one. Rumex has a taproot that extends down to Hades and I'm not terribly fond of the dead-looking seed heads despite the fact that I really like rusty metal things. Now if you were to spray paint them, say a bright pink I might do a double take. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-62022573209159723792013-07-28T09:41:03.138-05:002013-07-28T09:41:03.138-05:00Put me in the "like" column. At work thi...Put me in the "like" column. At work this week I was instructed to pull the rumex from a meadow garden planting we have, while at the same time I am buying seeds to sow this fall for bloody dock. Go figure.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-14710557037157689492013-07-27T07:18:19.530-05:002013-07-27T07:18:19.530-05:00I gathered some of this seed last weekend . I lik...I gathered some of this seed last weekend . I like the stuff ! At maturity especially. Thanks for the ID.stienerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185632332009295517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-12153659572650628352013-07-25T15:30:57.947-05:002013-07-25T15:30:57.947-05:00I know exactly what you mean. It makes me happy bu...I know exactly what you mean. It makes me happy but crazy. Which isn't so bad really. :)linniewhttp://linniew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-89820010460645269592013-07-21T22:22:06.169-05:002013-07-21T22:22:06.169-05:00I like it! I like it's bumpy texture and papri...I like it! I like it's bumpy texture and paprika color. I'd keep it! Your in my Blogger Spotlight. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-43929196703799142152013-07-21T19:46:33.728-05:002013-07-21T19:46:33.728-05:00Thanks, Jack. You made some very fine points.Thanks, Jack. You made some very fine points.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-62549392824077930362013-07-21T12:28:14.668-05:002013-07-21T12:28:14.668-05:00Greggo, I will tell you that where I garden here ...Greggo, I will tell you that where I garden here on the shores of Lake Michigan in zone 4-5, designing for Winter is really essential. It is one of the prime design rules I use. Nine months out of the year, things look pretty bleak so Winter design is the only way to go for me. Each climate will need to figure out its own winter needs, but I use lots of different evergreens, rocks, sculptures, and small focal points that can be enjoyed even in the dead of Winter when I can not get outdoors. I think you are right to use that as a principle for design in your garden. JackGardens at Waters Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007610849161868747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-58211142438649111702013-07-21T11:12:04.868-05:002013-07-21T11:12:04.868-05:00Love the rich deep brown in the final photo, but I...Love the rich deep brown in the final photo, but I liked the texture of it green too ;)Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-60328162745254779292013-07-20T23:16:45.860-05:002013-07-20T23:16:45.860-05:00Thanks kackyThanks kackygreggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-20503647111905850332013-07-20T23:16:04.404-05:002013-07-20T23:16:04.404-05:00ThanksThanksgreggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-70274830729663571222013-07-20T23:15:35.538-05:002013-07-20T23:15:35.538-05:00I'm sure you have seen them in Nebraska .I'm sure you have seen them in Nebraska .greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-39440133632793642942013-07-20T23:14:11.262-05:002013-07-20T23:14:11.262-05:00Cindy, I'm sure you have seen quite a few of t...Cindy, I'm sure you have seen quite a few of these in your neck of the woods.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-10595397327562351552013-07-20T23:13:00.491-05:002013-07-20T23:13:00.491-05:00I agree.I agree.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-57333981560664757272013-07-20T23:05:53.830-05:002013-07-20T23:05:53.830-05:00Thanks, Linn. Yes I do try to get my dog fed. He h...Thanks, Linn. Yes I do try to get my dog fed. He he. But one project always leads to 7 more add ons. It's the journey to lala land.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-88785919036619761332013-07-20T23:01:01.708-05:002013-07-20T23:01:01.708-05:00The truth will be in the pudding.The truth will be in the pudding.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-7788010470607353152013-07-20T22:59:45.186-05:002013-07-20T22:59:45.186-05:00I agree with you, I would never try to sell any cl...I agree with you, I would never try to sell any clients on about 20% of my plant material. Actually 95% of the people I talk to love the front garden. I'm anxious to see how the pruned plant does, it's 50% shorter. greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-25905936195557247072013-07-20T19:13:41.368-05:002013-07-20T19:13:41.368-05:00I think the flower stalk is cool, personally I lik...I think the flower stalk is cool, personally I like it. However, it would never fly with any of my clients. And a hellstrip is semi-public space, so I think it needs to acknowledge public opinion unless you are really trying to make a statement. Maybe there is somewhere in the backyard for it? There are a bunch of plants that I personally like, but have at least temporarily given up on trying to convince other people to appreciate.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-71726104116108649322013-07-20T17:12:29.249-05:002013-07-20T17:12:29.249-05:00I'm not a huge fan of the "before" w...I'm not a huge fan of the "before" with just the foliage, but I LOVE those brown seedheads -- great color contrast with your other plants.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-41146117089722861582013-07-20T16:13:19.491-05:002013-07-20T16:13:19.491-05:00It certainly offers a range of color. I agree with...It certainly offers a range of color. I agree with Scott that the rust color, and its contrast with its neighbors, is really pretty. What a great series of images, showing the growth and change. You have an admirable project focus Greggo. (But did you remember, say, to feed the cat?) I would not let seed-fear wreck your prairie plantings.linniewhttp://linniew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-89998511613397206952013-07-20T15:33:04.358-05:002013-07-20T15:33:04.358-05:00I like it at the end- the last shot especially. I...I like it at the end- the last shot especially. It makes a nice contrast. khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-10555077704761470952013-07-20T13:50:40.752-05:002013-07-20T13:50:40.752-05:00Your dock is certainly more robust than my Rumex &...Your dock is certainly more robust than my Rumex 'Raspberry Dressing'. I've considered putting 'Raspberry Dressing' in my ornamental garden but I'd be nervous about that curly dock - it looks as though it might not play well with others in the long haul. I'll wait to hear from you on how aggressive its progeny proves to be. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-24996874293370499752013-07-20T09:38:07.923-05:002013-07-20T09:38:07.923-05:00The younger plant does indeed look like something ...The younger plant does indeed look like something you'd take a shovel to. But the mature plant works well with the prairie theme. I'm a "yes," based on the rust-colored plumes.Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912410521681649455.post-8035924288952781992013-07-19T22:26:03.698-05:002013-07-19T22:26:03.698-05:00The way you have it interplanted with other intere...The way you have it interplanted with other interesting foliage makes it work. And I agree that the later stages are really striking--especially in combination with the yellow Yarrow. Very nice!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com