tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post8513733814544110757..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Persistence paysBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-23384557776703604112012-12-11T11:26:30.897-06:002012-12-11T11:26:30.897-06:00Thanks, Karen. The Holly is already deteriorating....Thanks, Karen. The Holly is already deteriorating. Hmmm. I guess I need to purchase replacement boughs each week. Oh well, Christmas isn't far off now!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-38599826206647123042012-12-11T11:25:10.229-06:002012-12-11T11:25:10.229-06:00Thanks! It will be interesting to see if it surviv...Thanks! It will be interesting to see if it survives--depends on the severity of our winter, I guess. I have no doubt it would have survived last winter, but that was a weird one...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20771233945215730842012-12-11T11:24:07.861-06:002012-12-11T11:24:07.861-06:00Well, I think some varieties are perennnials here-...Well, I think some varieties are perennnials here--they just go dormant. But in pots, without water, and with subzero weather...its survival is unlikely. But I guess I'll give it a try with a bit of insulation and hydration...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-87839099959521528332012-12-11T11:20:44.637-06:002012-12-11T11:20:44.637-06:00I like it, too. But I know it can take over the si...I like it, too. But I know it can take over the side of a house--which is pretty, but probably not appreciated in town here. If I had an old farmhouse, I might encourage it. But keeping it going in a planter pot might be interesting. I'll have to keep it hydrated...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-42666809092238193542012-12-11T07:33:19.483-06:002012-12-11T07:33:19.483-06:00Beautiful wreath! I had been thinking about doing ...Beautiful wreath! I had been thinking about doing a grapevine wreath this year and will definitely try it after seeing yours.Hortiholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518438048952762445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-43258884619786498312012-12-10T21:46:02.701-06:002012-12-10T21:46:02.701-06:00Beautiful! I love ivy in a pot where I don't h...Beautiful! I love ivy in a pot where I don't have to worry about it taking over. LOVE the wreath! :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-49521506770152757512012-12-10T21:31:23.144-06:002012-12-10T21:31:23.144-06:00It is hard to believe that ivy is an annual somewh...It is hard to believe that ivy is an annual somewhere - here it spreads and spreads... I love your wreath, it looks so festive.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69598447642188409942012-12-10T15:30:27.249-06:002012-12-10T15:30:27.249-06:00Thanks, Janet! Lucky you, to have Holly and Ivy ap...Thanks, Janet! Lucky you, to have Holly and Ivy aplenty! I'm not sure the Holly will last longer than a couple of weeks, but it was so inexpensive, maybe I'll stop in at the store to get a bit more. The Ivy is doing well (stems immersed in water).Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-60457201838701127492012-12-09T06:53:43.591-06:002012-12-09T06:53:43.591-06:00I love that grapevine wreath! I haven't manage...I love that grapevine wreath! I haven't managed to carve out time to try making a wreath yet, though I have both holly and ivy aplenty.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-63242575525630415572012-12-08T20:40:42.114-06:002012-12-08T20:40:42.114-06:00I love ivy, especially when it seems to be the onl...I love ivy, especially when it seems to be the only green thing growing in the garden. In White Rock they would overwinter easily...here, I think they would wither.<br /><br />Love that Christmas carol also.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51549823917952087762012-12-08T20:36:37.902-06:002012-12-08T20:36:37.902-06:00I bought the Holly, but it was only a couple of bu...I bought the Holly, but it was only a couple of bucks. But yes, the Ivy was a lucky happening. I didn't think about Christmas when I bought the plants last spring. They sure came in handy!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-86095047481865048002012-12-08T20:35:22.115-06:002012-12-08T20:35:22.115-06:00Thanks! Good point--the bugs are long gone, which ...Thanks! Good point--the bugs are long gone, which makes it even more special! I'm so inspired by all you creative garden bloggers out there. So many great ideas! Mine is just a simple clip, weave, and place on the wall. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-84560348911655522642012-12-08T20:33:05.260-06:002012-12-08T20:33:05.260-06:00Thanks, Donna. It was so easy, it's almost emb...Thanks, Donna. It was so easy, it's almost embarrassing. But it looks nice on the wall. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-67661191156424898792012-12-08T19:53:44.166-06:002012-12-08T19:53:44.166-06:00Beth how wonderful to have holly and ivy in the ga...Beth how wonderful to have holly and ivy in the garden to make the lovely wreath...celebrating the season with the garden is fabulous...I love the Holly and the Ivy too!! Thanks for joining in Beth.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-80052753190038395182012-12-08T04:19:40.470-06:002012-12-08T04:19:40.470-06:00Aaaw, well that carol put me in a right Christmas ...Aaaw, well that carol put me in a right Christmas mood! Your Christmas decoration came out really nice, I often make decorations from what I have in my garden at this time of year - more so than in the summer since in the winter I don't risk dragging lots of aphids and other bugs into the house :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-26866202668874546472012-12-07T21:05:57.752-06:002012-12-07T21:05:57.752-06:00Your wreath really turned out nice. What a nice we...Your wreath really turned out nice. What a nice welcome to the holiday season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-91132430419438152272012-12-07T20:24:08.595-06:002012-12-07T20:24:08.595-06:00Thanks, Angie. It always amazes me when a plant st...Thanks, Angie. It always amazes me when a plant stays green and seems to thrive even when the conditions are ridiculous. Birds and animals that live outside in the winter are incredible, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-77394805807228123552012-12-07T20:13:34.365-06:002012-12-07T20:13:34.365-06:00I think it can be invasive here, too. But it goes ...I think it can be invasive here, too. But it goes dormant during the winter. I've only grown it in pots, and usually it dies back in October. I can't believe it's still going in December. Both plants are beautiful and they definitely say Christmas to me.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-22889829173182044742012-12-07T20:08:06.585-06:002012-12-07T20:08:06.585-06:00Thanks! It was incredibly easy and cheap--the best...Thanks! It was incredibly easy and cheap--the best kind. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16709684433926135132012-12-07T20:07:37.601-06:002012-12-07T20:07:37.601-06:00Thanks! It will be fun to see if the Holly still i...Thanks! It will be fun to see if the Holly still in the pots will survive the winter. I cut the plants way back to use the long stems for the wreath, but there are lots of stems and leaves still in the planters. I guess I'll have to keep them in a spot where they'll get lots of rain and snow, though. (Or keep them watered.)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-84976180045326192322012-12-07T19:55:38.349-06:002012-12-07T19:55:38.349-06:00Thank you! I know both plants are problematic for ...Thank you! I know both plants are problematic for my cats--so it's a good thing the wreath is up on the wall. Thanks for joining in the meme. Happy Holidays!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-64282563947795094102012-12-07T16:21:59.596-06:002012-12-07T16:21:59.596-06:00Your wreath is lovely. I've had an ivy growing...Your wreath is lovely. I've had an ivy growing away in a container since last spring. It's still looking great. <br />I've also recently planted one (Gold Heart) to cover a vast area of fencing. It can get invasive but I'm hoping to keep it under control. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-49406146030833824852012-12-07T12:24:46.009-06:002012-12-07T12:24:46.009-06:00Ivy's considered invasive, here, but I have so...Ivy's considered invasive, here, but I have some in an area it can't escape. However, your post makes me really appreciate it. You are so right - it lives through total neglect. Got to love a plant like that! I love that you combined the holly and the ivy together.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-47013529158443841332012-12-07T08:49:39.550-06:002012-12-07T08:49:39.550-06:00That's a really lovely wreath.That's a really lovely wreath.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-55572844843646345772012-12-07T07:26:40.711-06:002012-12-07T07:26:40.711-06:00Lovely wreath! I will have to remember to try som...Lovely wreath! I will have to remember to try some ivy in containers next year. Trying to finish putting up my Christmas decorations today--thanks for getting me in the mood!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.com