tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post207580822990783308..comments2024-03-23T12:45:48.584+02:00Comments on Elephant's Eye on False Bay: Dusty Miller for AdventDiana Studerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-61833415355656025032015-12-21T17:49:30.395+02:002015-12-21T17:49:30.395+02:00I like the hint of frost on the wreath from silver...I like the hint of frost on the wreath from silvery plants which grow so well mild climates. Dusty Miller grows well for me but I do need your Lesson Learned and must remember to make cuttings.<br /><br />The township tree sets off your ornaments nicely. Thomas is a smart kitten to enjoy books. Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-45115762496968199342015-12-20T00:29:04.072+02:002015-12-20T00:29:04.072+02:00thank you for joining me.
So far it's just us ...thank you for joining me.<br />So far it's just us eating parsnips ;~)Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-62820879685693215382015-12-19T21:59:47.436+02:002015-12-19T21:59:47.436+02:00Dusty Miller is an annual here so I tend to go for...Dusty Miller is an annual here so I tend to go for Lamb's Ears which is somewhat similar. My December choice is a little late -- sorry. Love your seasonal decorations as always. P. x Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-69470842111409748652015-12-18T17:04:32.150+02:002015-12-18T17:04:32.150+02:00I absolutely love this wooden tree...perfect and t...I absolutely love this wooden tree...perfect and the Advent wreath is always a favorite of mine.....beautiful seasonal decorations and Thomas is a stunning boy. Thanks for joining in Seasonal Celebrations and Merry Christmas!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-68466043134371854292015-12-14T14:56:07.045+02:002015-12-14T14:56:07.045+02:00shop mushrooms here too.
In Switzerland people for...shop mushrooms here too.<br />In Switzerland people forage for wild mushrooms. You can take your haul, very carefully sorted by separate varieties, to the pharmacist. <br />Where they will tell you which you can eat.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-14780267968408901692015-12-14T10:39:10.020+02:002015-12-14T10:39:10.020+02:00great recycling to use wood from alien invasives f...great recycling to use wood from alien invasives for christmas tree, very creative. happy christmas, diana.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-42214380320410874242015-12-14T03:33:29.304+02:002015-12-14T03:33:29.304+02:00Dusty Miller and Lambs Ears are both favorites of ...Dusty Miller and Lambs Ears are both favorites of mine. And your straw stars: Wow! <br />By the way, you asked if I ate the strange edible mushroom I found. No way. Though I later read about it, at the time I had no idea. I am no mycologist, and my motto is if it is not sold in the grocery store, I don't eat it.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-10693959688422683302015-12-12T00:55:45.043+02:002015-12-12T00:55:45.043+02:00you DO see straw angels
but I bought those.
And so...you DO see straw angels<br />but I bought those.<br />And some tiny jute and red thread angels made in Bangladesh. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-11759766352639226242015-12-11T22:18:27.599+02:002015-12-11T22:18:27.599+02:00Did you also make straw angels? Or am I seeing thi...Did you also make straw angels? Or am I seeing things?Denisehttp://denisenoniwa.weebly.com/1/category/all/1.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-2886726423505325632015-12-11T00:28:32.263+02:002015-12-11T00:28:32.263+02:00those four Dusty Millers are definitely in party m...those four Dusty Millers are definitely in party mode this festive season!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-18297745152908041432015-12-10T21:32:46.061+02:002015-12-10T21:32:46.061+02:00That "leaf detail" photo of the Dusty Mi...That "leaf detail" photo of the Dusty Miller is really an exquisite photograph. "....a debauched evening...", Oh Diana you are so funny and a terrific writer. That is enough to make any gardener chuckle!susantroccoloauthor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232991943865499133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-33158892783002233872015-12-10T16:59:39.430+02:002015-12-10T16:59:39.430+02:00Gerrie's blog http://www.canberrasgreenspaces....Gerrie's blog http://www.canberrasgreenspaces.com/Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-66232392358968992842015-12-10T16:56:13.416+02:002015-12-10T16:56:13.416+02:00We've gone full circle from Porterville's ...We've gone full circle from Porterville's clay like concrete in summer and slurping goo in winter, to this sand that the water would like to pearl off without sinking in. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-86377037195344484002015-12-10T16:54:16.691+02:002015-12-10T16:54:16.691+02:00The township trees I noticed in the last few years...The township trees I noticed in the last few years. Always new ideas from the street hawkers and informal craftspeople.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-96449454125835332015-12-10T16:52:58.455+02:002015-12-10T16:52:58.455+02:00I went to a few classes for the straw stars - then...I went to a few classes for the straw stars - then it is a knack, like learning to crochet.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-82313921889898553482015-12-10T16:05:09.017+02:002015-12-10T16:05:09.017+02:00Love all your Dusty Miller, they look so good in y...Love all your Dusty Miller, they look so good in your garden. Unfortunately they die off here with all the rain and heavy soil.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-79533914642006813502015-12-10T15:35:13.826+02:002015-12-10T15:35:13.826+02:00I enjoyed that. You're creative ...this is som...I enjoyed that. You're creative ...this is something I need to spark. The tree has to be one of a kind, very nice.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-50592158735657331932015-12-10T09:47:13.472+02:002015-12-10T09:47:13.472+02:00It was you who first introduced me to the idea of ...It was you who first introduced me to the idea of using silver foliage for a Christmas wreath or table decoration, it has become 'my' classic choice. So thank you Diana.Christinahttp://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-43004566166266557282015-12-10T07:18:07.699+02:002015-12-10T07:18:07.699+02:00I love your township Christmas tree. Your straw st...I love your township Christmas tree. Your straw stacks look quite hard to make...I think they would be beyond me! The Dusty Miller takes me back to my childhood. It is easy to forget plants when you move countries.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947444323241137254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-89195035123268789272015-12-10T07:04:57.426+02:002015-12-10T07:04:57.426+02:00I agree about the Christmas trees--very pleasant. ...I agree about the Christmas trees--very pleasant. A beautiful Advent wreath, as well. And good lessons about dividing and transplanting the Dusty Millers. They look wonderfully at home in your new garden. Thanks for joining in the memes!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-43756249963747976182015-12-10T05:26:49.035+02:002015-12-10T05:26:49.035+02:00I love your dusty miller, and I'm happy to see...I love your dusty miller, and I'm happy to see Thomas is developing a proper appreciation for books. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399966120622929214.post-82735638576218334442015-12-09T22:09:46.644+02:002015-12-09T22:09:46.644+02:00So many different plants are referred to as 'D...So many different plants are referred to as 'Dusty Miller'. I love them all. Yours is the perfect foil for white candles. Your unusual choices for Christmas trees are very pleasing to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.com