tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post950614784830035564..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Leopards and Cheetahs and Tigers, Oh My!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11307058305446381512011-08-24T18:46:32.044-07:002011-08-24T18:46:32.044-07:00Mardel: I'm really surprised that the deer mun...Mardel: I'm really surprised that the deer munched the leaves but left the blossoms -- I think if they'd gone the other way 'round I'd be looking for some kind of spray-on concoction myself.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74361728678450362602011-08-24T13:20:15.193-07:002011-08-24T13:20:15.193-07:00I'm afraid I do spray all my lilies or I would...I'm afraid I do spray all my lilies or I would never see their beautiful blossoms or the leaves for that matter. The deer are voracious and neither blood meal or bone meal have deterred them, though they do help the garden. I use a purchased concoction that works beautifully even though the yard smells like a septic tank gone bad the day I spray it. I suppose that tells me something about the contents.<br /><br />Love that blue and orange together. I shall miss the lilies I've fought so long to maintain.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28473330479693007052011-08-18T16:26:23.892-07:002011-08-18T16:26:23.892-07:00Tiffany: Quince is so beautiful in flower - I wond...Tiffany: Quince is so beautiful in flower - I wonder if yours will this year. So funny to think of the hellebore blooming now, but I guess that makes sense what with the topsy-turvy of it all.<br />Hostess: I admire your attitude, and for the most part, that's what I try to emulate. Have to admit that I occasionally get caught swearing at Bambi, though. Ours often come up from the beach and it would be almost impossible to fence, so just have to shrug and see what survives. <br />Sue: The trouble with the blood meal is that it would probably entice the raccoons to dig up soil -- we used to avoid bone meal because our old Golden would avidly search it out. My neighbour has used (commercially-available, really!) cougar pee, but in our rainy climate, it has to be renewed regularly, and it's expensive. Others swear by a mix of raw eggs & something else I can't remember -- haven't been desperate enough to bother yet, but the day might come.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-34716304705937250772011-08-18T06:53:37.030-07:002011-08-18T06:53:37.030-07:00My first thought when I opened this post was "...My first thought when I opened this post was "look at that blue sky!!" I can see why you are so entranced with this flower, and yes, the orange against the blue is truly spectacular. We used to put out blood meal to keep deer away certain areas of the garden, but I know some balk at that.<br /><br />Thanks for the link, glad you enjoyed my little vent of frustration.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38313300170211835912011-08-17T22:47:19.980-07:002011-08-17T22:47:19.980-07:00AH a Tiger Lily sighting...
I used to have some he...AH a Tiger Lily sighting...<br />I used to have some here but they have disappeared.<br /><br />I hope that orange goddess has perked up your day.<br />I came home to find a mother deer and two fawns devouring my roses in the front garden...shocking! and my camera was not in hand. <br />Adorable fawns vs. David Austin Roses<br /> I am either digging them out and planting behind the fence or buying duplicates and feed the babies in front....<br /><br />It's survival of the fittest!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18972899563660891452011-08-17T21:06:16.089-07:002011-08-17T21:06:16.089-07:00The orange against the blue is just magnificent. I...The orange against the blue is just magnificent. I love your garden photos ... Today I dawdled a little in my garden to admire the unfurling leaf buds on my quince (still a strapling) as well as my fabulous dark purple hellebores. I can't wait for September (our spring) and all the fruit trees to flower.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.com