tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post1465999711331149843..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: The Old Woman returns with an apple and adviceCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-81187830669230117382012-11-15T10:12:50.671-05:002012-11-15T10:12:50.671-05:00Carol, it's a sunny, might reach 60 degrees F ...Carol, it's a sunny, might reach 60 degrees F day here in USDA Zone 5a location in South Dakota along the Missouri River. Few blossoms but fall color in the prairie abounds. I'm excited to see all entries and hope bloggers will visit us at brendakjohnsonplantexchange.wordpress.com<br /><br />Brenda in South Dakota<br />USDA Zone 5aBrenda K Johnsonhttp://brendakjohnsonplantexchange.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-61231360936502309912012-11-14T09:04:36.630-05:002012-11-14T09:04:36.630-05:00The same could be said for peach trees here in Ita...The same could be said for peach trees here in Italy but oh! the pleasure of my first ever home grown peaches. Definately grow what you want, now where could I find a spot for blueberries in pots with acid soil and enough irrigation to keep them alive???? No just kidding that would be ridiculous. ChristinaChristinahttp://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-76393984528276844472012-11-13T14:46:29.414-05:002012-11-13T14:46:29.414-05:00And you are engaging in a conversation with this i...And you are engaging in a conversation with this imaginary friend? You may wish to seek professional help. She's right though, blueberries are such pretty plants!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83733614108288430612012-11-13T13:32:28.997-05:002012-11-13T13:32:28.997-05:00My apple trees are more trouble than they're w...My apple trees are more trouble than they're worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-3075016373651117222012-11-12T14:01:04.513-05:002012-11-12T14:01:04.513-05:00Even if conventional wisdom is correct for a given...Even if conventional wisdom is correct for a given area, that doesn't mean it's correct for one's own particular area. After all, if I attempted to plant peas on St. Patrick's Day I'd often be brushing snow off the planting area and driving a pick into still-frozen soil. We all need to invent our own conventional wisdom!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-47327170464257569642012-11-12T11:22:36.106-05:002012-11-12T11:22:36.106-05:00That old woman sure knows a lot - and a lot about ...That old woman sure knows a lot - and a lot about you. Another one of those garden mysteries, but at least she brings you good advice, and new things to think about.commonweederhttp://www.commonweeder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-20863740285142053852012-11-11T09:55:06.707-05:002012-11-11T09:55:06.707-05:00She's right. I don't work that hard with m...She's right. I don't work that hard with my apple trees, and finally, I'm so glad I've planted them. I love that old woman at your door. I bet she's a good friend in addition to her great gardening advice.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-75536132313949262322012-11-11T09:51:45.241-05:002012-11-11T09:51:45.241-05:00Cute story! I think you should take her advice and...Cute story! I think you should take her advice and plant blueberries! I keep planting more...we are up to 9 bushes. They are very rewarding, but then again, we have very acidic soil here.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-41624104892478095752012-11-11T09:15:32.419-05:002012-11-11T09:15:32.419-05:00She's a savvy old woman ... years of experienc...She's a savvy old woman ... years of experience under her pruner holster, I suspect!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-38969568210060271622012-11-11T09:02:07.010-05:002012-11-11T09:02:07.010-05:00Very mysterious???Very mysterious???Ms. Tree/http://www.freegardeninginformation.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-15852105380523942472012-11-11T08:21:15.699-05:002012-11-11T08:21:15.699-05:00You need to hydrate a bit more when planting trees...You need to hydrate a bit more when planting trees, Carol. Although, these apparitions give very sage advice. Sage is green you know. LOL I love that 'limitation' message. Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-69743413730607672092012-11-11T08:09:58.464-05:002012-11-11T08:09:58.464-05:00Love this story!Love this story!annehttp://gardentoolcompany.comnoreply@blogger.com