tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post5756666211744223005..comments2024-03-28T08:58:21.247-07:00Comments on Piece of Eden: Spring Project 2016 Completed!Hoover Boohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-46743620744939160242016-05-02T15:31:17.140-07:002016-05-02T15:31:17.140-07:00Mulch gets expensive with a large garden--I love t...Mulch gets expensive with a large garden--I love that those ficus leaves are not only free, someone else does the work of putting them there. <br /><br />I hope the Aloes and Agave grow there faster than they have done in pots. We'll see...Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-51576877433262966632016-05-02T14:00:36.135-07:002016-05-02T14:00:36.135-07:00It's one of those "fringe" garden ar...It's one of those "fringe" garden areas. I can only do so much. <br /><br />I've already added some more Agaves and Aloes--there is a dripper every 12" on the line, so there are more spots, and there is space to add one more section of line for a few more plants. Little Agaves and Aloes grow so much faster in the ground here than in a pot where they need more care. They can get some growing done before the Hakea gets larger and takes over the space. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-51829323685453596232016-05-02T13:55:43.259-07:002016-05-02T13:55:43.259-07:00Thanks! It wasn't so bad. I got it done in w...Thanks! It wasn't so bad. I got it done in weeks instead of years--weeks is pretty swift for me. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-55771704367674201602016-05-02T13:55:03.042-07:002016-05-02T13:55:03.042-07:00Thanks, I feel a lot better about that area now. ...Thanks, I feel a lot better about that area now. It was such a mess after the big Euc fell into it and smashed everything. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-82023478440065278552016-05-02T13:51:49.374-07:002016-05-02T13:51:49.374-07:00Looks great. I am finding out how hard it is to be...Looks great. I am finding out how hard it is to be reserved and leave space for plants to fill out. Well done for thinking of the fiscus leaves as mulch and not getting upset. It will be interesting to see how the succulent nursery progresses.Spiky Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336642361281619338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-86010731709565876052016-05-02T11:27:01.204-07:002016-05-02T11:27:01.204-07:00I hate how you have to make accommodations for you...I hate how you have to make accommodations for your neighbor's tree, but what can you do? I think you did a great job considering the extreme limitations. I especially like your aloe/agave nursery. Since these babies and juveniles won't have deep roots, this should be a good spot for them.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-57247221171990383212016-05-02T10:39:26.354-07:002016-05-02T10:39:26.354-07:00A lot of work. But, it has paid off. It looks grea...A lot of work. But, it has paid off. It looks great!Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-68752323478455326362016-05-02T08:34:13.023-07:002016-05-02T08:34:13.023-07:00Wow - it looks like you got yourself a great worko...Wow - it looks like you got yourself a great workout - it looks fantastic, and will no doubt start filling out soon, with those nifty water cups you created. Smart too, about creating a ladder space. Glad also to hear your eye is doing better - now you just need to pull up a chair and enjoy the fruits of your labor!Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-34092804833461406322016-05-01T21:47:15.143-07:002016-05-01T21:47:15.143-07:00I will post an update as the Hakea and Arctostaphy...I will post an update as the Hakea and Arctostaphylos grow--they should be interesting. <br /><br />I'm very glad the Netafim worked for you garden. That's great! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-21219441352027941052016-05-01T21:43:19.076-07:002016-05-01T21:43:19.076-07:00Mulch, a big, big project. I'm thinking about...Mulch, a big, big project. I'm thinking about an order now also as my eye has finally stabilized, knock on wood it remains so. We've luckily had some decently cool weather again, that should be good for your work. Yes, let's not name that unpleasant season, or even think about it.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-71417350264996624002016-05-01T20:59:07.956-07:002016-05-01T20:59:07.956-07:00I think it looks great and, as I think I already s...I think it looks great and, as I think I already said, I may borrow the planting cup idea on some of my sloped areas. I don't expect to get around to tackling those areas for months yet, possibly not until fall if the season that shall not be named is as hot as expected. I've got a mulch delivery coming this week so that's my next project.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-76969072021102687682016-05-01T15:58:35.587-07:002016-05-01T15:58:35.587-07:00Thank you, Janneke. Practice has made working on ...Thank you, Janneke. Practice has made working on slopes much easier. At first, I made many mistakes.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-30538276931082807052016-05-01T15:58:24.065-07:002016-05-01T15:58:24.065-07:00Your muscles must be sore after all that. It will ...Your muscles must be sore after all that. It will be fun to see the "bed" mature (hope you'll post updates). After reading one of your previous posts, I used Netafim for a large portion of my yard and am really pleased with it. Thanks for sharing your experience so others can learn from it!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932795445072531905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-72185508811228293292016-05-01T15:57:14.871-07:002016-05-01T15:57:14.871-07:00The eye seems to be okay again, fingers and toes c...The eye seems to be okay again, fingers and toes crossed. Photography may become fun again.<br /><br />Oooh, Lupine seeds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-14248985842331428942016-05-01T15:55:57.054-07:002016-05-01T15:55:57.054-07:00I hope they will live long and prosper. I hope they will live long and prosper. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-88762824546137808192016-05-01T15:54:59.164-07:002016-05-01T15:54:59.164-07:00Thanks! The enjoyment factor also goes way, way u...Thanks! The enjoyment factor also goes <i>way, way up</i> when there is a safe place to place the feet. :) Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-69061425587647152792016-05-01T12:56:12.908-07:002016-05-01T12:56:12.908-07:00I think slope gardening is not easy at all, but th...I think slope gardening is not easy at all, but this design looks great!Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-64568952669413793452016-05-01T11:32:48.055-07:002016-05-01T11:32:48.055-07:00Good job! As I was reading this I found myself won...Good job! As I was reading this I found myself wondering about your eye, how is it doing? Oh and seed pods are developing on the Lupine, yay!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-32862621749077789442016-05-01T08:37:10.919-07:002016-05-01T08:37:10.919-07:00That looks like a lot of work done, and done well!...That looks like a lot of work done, and done well! I hope the plants reward you for their new home by growing quickly!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-37829334411362151932016-05-01T08:31:28.183-07:002016-05-01T08:31:28.183-07:00You did a great job on a very awkward-looking spac...You did a great job on a very awkward-looking space. Brilliant to make a dedicated spot for the ladder! Stability when working there is an important thing to plan for too. The older I get, the worse my sense of balance gets.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-84429265591034817332016-05-01T06:40:56.720-07:002016-05-01T06:40:56.720-07:00Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-41210002446021490252016-05-01T01:00:22.284-07:002016-05-01T01:00:22.284-07:00Well done! That is a really smart design, executed...Well done! That is a really smart design, executed well. Congratulations!Saurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090665102782891402noreply@blogger.com