tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post492755523542684410..comments2024-03-18T17:33:25.719-04:00Comments on Darla M. Sands - Dreaming of Elysia: X is for Xeriscaping - Responsible Gardening in Dry ClimatesDarla M Sandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-68368213259257511302015-04-30T08:49:38.996-04:002015-04-30T08:49:38.996-04:00I sure hope you enjoy the new hobby. Best wishes o...I sure hope you enjoy the new hobby. Best wishes on the move. That can be stressful, so take care.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-34118933458307397872015-04-30T08:47:07.294-04:002015-04-30T08:47:07.294-04:00Bless you for all your hard work and financial exp...Bless you for all your hard work and financial expenditure to aid strays. That drought does sound frightening. I hope things improve. Best wishes, for sure!Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-44187337606461516132015-04-30T07:57:51.471-04:002015-04-30T07:57:51.471-04:00Very interesting. I've been getting a bit inte...Very interesting. I've been getting a bit interested in gardening, though I'll be doing it in a colder climate in the future. Not so dry, though.Jay Dee Archerhttp://ireadencyclopedias.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-48471513235478927222015-04-29T12:03:25.013-04:002015-04-29T12:03:25.013-04:00I had not heard of that word either. I was amazed...I had not heard of that word either. I was amazed to discover how many words begin with X, thanks to the A to Z challenge. I never thought Oregon would be short on water, so the drought here is strange, and frightening. February was like summer. Water rates in town here are high so I have begun using dirty dishwater to water plants and even to flush the toilet and I now have a barrel that I may use to collect water draining from the washer, for my garden. I try to grow food in the summer months, although I don't have a lot of garden space, to reduce costs and so I have more to spend to feed the cats. It really helps!Strayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124298302997708537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-22033469342293429402015-04-29T11:11:25.888-04:002015-04-29T11:11:25.888-04:00Wow! Best wishes on the move. That sounds lovely. ...Wow! Best wishes on the move. That sounds lovely. I don't stand heat well. ~grin~ Some family members recently moved to Bethesda and I look forward to visiting.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-71796971854224705342015-04-29T11:09:41.945-04:002015-04-29T11:09:41.945-04:00You're very kind. I admire you for successfull...You're very kind. I admire you for successfully gardening in pots! Happy gardening.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-17509163105015148212015-04-28T18:39:21.574-04:002015-04-28T18:39:21.574-04:00A new word for me too: "xeriscaping." I&...A new word for me too: "xeriscaping." I'd love to see photos of your garden. It sounds lovely.<br /><br />I'm moving from TX to MD to live in a house with a garden. I hope to grow something edible; there are already berries, tomatoes, and pears. We'll see.<br /><br />(also @http://glamofgod.com)Drusilla Barronhttp://lovedasif.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-79031320729344414102015-04-28T18:36:18.175-04:002015-04-28T18:36:18.175-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773449834173767180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-1537471869781272372015-04-28T16:32:14.504-04:002015-04-28T16:32:14.504-04:00I think this is the most interesting X word I'...I think this is the most interesting X word I've come across so far, and I think I even know how to pronounce it. Your yard sounds so much more interesting than grass. I don't have a yard yet, so I can't garden in anything but pots, but at least I don't have to mow anything. 8-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123196003611967270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-53645832855799626782015-04-28T15:50:09.847-04:002015-04-28T15:50:09.847-04:00I would really enjoy a visit to your region. Rainy...I would really enjoy a visit to your region. Rainy or not, Britain's history and people make me want to plan a trip. Oh, and this reminds me that I need a new umbrella. ~grin~ My old one is collapsing after many years and lots of hard use this spring. Thanks for stopping by!Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-66779842310460738262015-04-28T15:46:40.014-04:002015-04-28T15:46:40.014-04:00Good for you on making the best out of the situati...Good for you on making the best out of the situation. I am embarrassed to say that plants do not do well for me unless they are put in the ground. It seems potted ones always get too little or too much water. Silly me. Happy container gardening!Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-65661570525755742202015-04-28T15:44:46.519-04:002015-04-28T15:44:46.519-04:00You're very kind. I planted some nasturtium se...You're very kind. I planted some nasturtium seeds already, which reminds me that I need to see what the sprouts look like for sure so I don't mistake them for weeds! ~blush~ I'm looking forward to trying vegetables again, too. Happy planting!Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-63999946231916020502015-04-28T13:58:40.282-04:002015-04-28T13:58:40.282-04:00I'd never heard of xeriscaping but we don'...I'd never heard of xeriscaping but we don't get much need of it here in Britain - we get plenty of rain!That's Purrfecthttp://www.thatspurrfect.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-17843714544371444592015-04-28T13:07:19.242-04:002015-04-28T13:07:19.242-04:00I like the sound of what you've done! I adore ...I like the sound of what you've done! I adore gardening but alas I'm reduced to a balcony since moving to my loft apartment, but my numerous flower tubs and pots that adorn it are my pride and joy! <br /><br /><a href="http://keithsramblings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Keith's Ramblings</a><br />Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655671648854655720.post-4744564371086061192015-04-28T12:19:20.985-04:002015-04-28T12:19:20.985-04:00Ooh, cool! I just learned a new word. I haven...Ooh, cool! I just learned a new word. I haven't heard of xeriscaping. :) I can't wait to see pictures of your garden; it sounds awesome!<br /><br />I'm not planting yet; it's just about time to though and I'm starting to get excited.A. Catherine Noonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375569313449912140noreply@blogger.com