Comments for Northern Shade Gardening http://northernshade.ca Gardening in a cold northern climate, as the trees grow, the garden is gradually transforming to a more shady woodland garden Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Heucherella with Pretty Pink Flowers by Northern Shade http://northernshade.ca/2011/07/26/heucherella-with-pretty-pink-flowers/#comment-8053 Northern Shade Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:36:49 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=6839#comment-8053 Hi Shady, my garden is under a light snow cover, so I can still see bits and pieces of the evergreen leaves, but I'm dreaming of those spring bulbs. I should have forced some indoor bulbs this year, to tide me over until crocus time. Hi Shady, my garden is under a light snow cover, so I can still see bits and pieces of the evergreen leaves, but I’m dreaming of those spring bulbs. I should have forced some indoor bulbs this year, to tide me over until crocus time.

]]> Comment on Heucherella with Pretty Pink Flowers by shady gardener http://northernshade.ca/2011/07/26/heucherella-with-pretty-pink-flowers/#comment-8049 shady gardener Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:15:33 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=6839#comment-8049 Missing you. Missing you.

]]> Comment on Celebrating Foliage by Northern Shade http://northernshade.ca/2008/06/29/celebrating-foliage/#comment-7493 Northern Shade Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:04:58 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=167#comment-7493 Amelie, thanks, I'm a big fan of foliage plants in the shade garden. There are so many perennials with varied leaves that add a great deal of interest to the garden, even when they are not in bloom. Heuchera and Tiarella are some of my current favurites. Amelie, thanks, I’m a big fan of foliage plants in the shade garden. There are so many perennials with varied leaves that add a great deal of interest to the garden, even when they are not in bloom. Heuchera and Tiarella are some of my current favurites.

]]> Comment on Celebrating Foliage by All About London http://northernshade.ca/2008/06/29/celebrating-foliage/#comment-7451 All About London Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:26:11 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=167#comment-7451 I liked reading this post, looking at the pictures. Your post is superb and helpful for visitors. I read your other articles too. Thanks for sharing. Regards,. Amelie Wakelin. I liked reading this post, looking at the pictures. Your post is superb and helpful for visitors. I read your other articles too.
Thanks for sharing.

Regards,.

Amelie Wakelin.

]]> Comment on My Garden Plants by Northern Shade http://northernshade.ca/plant-list/#comment-7383 Northern Shade Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:21:29 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?page_id=10#comment-7383 Heather, I'm looking forward to springtime and new blooms too. I especially enjoy those first little bulbs that flower just as the snow is melting, when you're most appreciative of the bright petals after the monotony of winter. It's very satisfying to watch the perennials grow from year to year, and see how everything fills in. As the first perennial shoots start rising, it's great fun to check them every day, and see what made it through the winter. Then checking how everything looks together, and planning what you're going to move. or add. Your comment has me anticipating the new gardening season. Heather, I’m looking forward to springtime and new blooms too. I especially enjoy those first little bulbs that flower just as the snow is melting, when you’re most appreciative of the bright petals after the monotony of winter.

It’s very satisfying to watch the perennials grow from year to year, and see how everything fills in. As the first perennial shoots start rising, it’s great fun to check them every day, and see what made it through the winter. Then checking how everything looks together, and planning what you’re going to move. or add. Your comment has me anticipating the new gardening season.

]]> Comment on My Garden Plants by Heather http://northernshade.ca/plant-list/#comment-7376 Heather Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:15:59 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?page_id=10#comment-7376 It is only Jan. here but I am already looking forward to spring (in Minnesota). Thanks for the site! I enjoy all gardens and love to get ideas for adding to my own. We have been in our home now only a short time, and every spring my plants get bigger and better. Good luck and happy gardening. Heather It is only Jan. here but I am already looking forward to spring (in Minnesota). Thanks for the site! I enjoy all gardens and love to get ideas for adding to my own. We have been in our home now only a short time, and every spring my plants get bigger and better. Good luck and happy gardening.

Heather

]]> Comment on Exquisite Brunnera macrophylla in 3 Silvery Versions by Northern Shade http://northernshade.ca/2009/06/13/exquisite-brunnera-macrophylla-in-3-silvery-versions/#comment-6995 Northern Shade Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:11:38 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=1809#comment-6995 April, I've found the Brunnera to be generally easy to care for, but they don't like to get too dry. I've sited them from light to heavy shade, and they do well in all of those light exposures. Although I don't have redwoods, I do grow them successfully under both deciduous and coniferous trees. They compete well with tree roots, but if located very close to the trunk, they tend to be smaller. My largest ones are under the deciduous trees, where they get some spring light. The Brunnera under the conifers do well though. I give them some supplemental water, to help them compete with the large spruce and pine. The large, shapely leaves are really attractive, and combine well with many other shade plants, while the sprays of spring flowers create a pretty woodland display. I'm looking forward to spring, when they will be in bloom again. It is too bad that you lost your 'Johnson's Blue', since they have such blue flowers. If you are looking for a replacement, you might try Geranium 'Rozanne'. It has similar blooms to 'Johnson's Blue', but they last much longer, and are less floppy. They are also sold as Geranium 'Jolly Bee'. April, I’ve found the Brunnera to be generally easy to care for, but they don’t like to get too dry. I’ve sited them from light to heavy shade, and they do well in all of those light exposures. Although I don’t have redwoods, I do grow them successfully under both deciduous and coniferous trees. They compete well with tree roots, but if located very close to the trunk, they tend to be smaller. My largest ones are under the deciduous trees, where they get some spring light. The Brunnera under the conifers do well though. I give them some supplemental water, to help them compete with the large spruce and pine. The large, shapely leaves are really attractive, and combine well with many other shade plants, while the sprays of spring flowers create a pretty woodland display. I’m looking forward to spring, when they will be in bloom again.

It is too bad that you lost your ‘Johnson’s Blue’, since they have such blue flowers. If you are looking for a replacement, you might try Geranium ‘Rozanne’. It has similar blooms to ‘Johnson’s Blue’, but they last much longer, and are less floppy. They are also sold as Geranium ‘Jolly Bee’.

]]> Comment on Exquisite Brunnera macrophylla in 3 Silvery Versions by April http://northernshade.ca/2009/06/13/exquisite-brunnera-macrophylla-in-3-silvery-versions/#comment-6984 April Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:45:34 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=1809#comment-6984 I have a shade garden and was looking for care of the Brunnera Macro Betty Bowring. I just recently had a front landscaping job with stairs and plants put in and want to keep all the plants from dieing. I just lost some Geranium Johnston Blue which was lovely, but with the fog my husband keeping the water off, it believe that may be a cause. However, just to make sure I don't lose the rest, especially the Brunera Macro, I wondered how you care for them in a shaded garden with red woods for shade? I appreciate your help. This is a tough plant to find upkeep and think you are an expert. I have a shade garden and was looking for care of the Brunnera Macro Betty Bowring. I just recently had a front landscaping job with stairs and plants put in and want to keep all the plants from dieing. I just lost some Geranium Johnston Blue which was lovely, but with the fog my husband keeping the water off, it believe that may be a cause. However, just to make sure I don’t lose the rest, especially the Brunera Macro, I wondered how you care for them in a shaded garden with red woods for shade? I appreciate your help. This is a tough plant to find upkeep and think you are an expert.

]]> Comment on Heucherella with Pretty Pink Flowers by Northern Shade http://northernshade.ca/2011/07/26/heucherella-with-pretty-pink-flowers/#comment-6818 Northern Shade Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:38:49 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=6839#comment-6818 Guild-rez, Merry Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I plan to write more, but I've been slacking lately. :) I actually have a few almost finished articles that I should post, about some of my favourite plants from this past season. We've only had light snow so far, so some of the evergreen plants are still visible through the snow with great looking leaves, and I've been meaning to write about them, too. Guild-rez, Merry Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

I plan to write more, but I’ve been slacking lately. :) I actually have a few almost finished articles that I should post, about some of my favourite plants from this past season. We’ve only had light snow so far, so some of the evergreen plants are still visible through the snow with great looking leaves, and I’ve been meaning to write about them, too.

]]> Comment on Heucherella with Pretty Pink Flowers by guild-rez http://northernshade.ca/2011/07/26/heucherella-with-pretty-pink-flowers/#comment-6810 guild-rez Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:09:56 +0000 http://northernshade.ca/?p=6839#comment-6810 I hope you'll continue your blog!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! I hope you’ll continue your blog!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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