Comments on: Thistle Get Ya…

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:03:14 +0000

I have always wanted thistle. I tried it last year in the gardens at my former home. I might try it next year in a bed ammended with more sand. Our soil is very heavy here. But it is so pretty in clump like you have shown it.

I am really enjoying your blog. You have so much knowledge and your blog is well done. I hope you will finish your get to know me section.

By: Jayme

Jayme — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:27:13 +0000

Thanks for the idea Phillip. I will consider adding Echinops to my borders!

By: admin

admin — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:55:55 +0000

Thanks Esther!
Hi Jayme! Echinops sp. are very friendly in the mixed border. It will get larger,or course, but not take over. It would look smashing with Rudbekia sp. and Mexican feather grass!

By: Jayme

Jayme — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:50:24 +0000

I love the Echinops. I’ve thought about adding some sort of “globe” flower to my yard. Are they friendly border companions or will they take over neighboring perennials?

By: Esther Montgomery

Esther Montgomery — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:29:20 +0000

This post is delightful.

I was thinking I am the only person who advocates large plants in small gardens.

The boldness denies lack of space.

The leaf shapes add interest and draw you in to a greater world.

(Not that I’d advoate too many laurels!)

If a large plant semi-restricts the view, one is tantalised into believing there is much more beyond it than there really is.

For various reasons (like the destructiveness of high winds) I’ve needed to cut back several of my larger plants in the last month.

We now have more space - but the garden feels smaller.

Now I will try to get past your filter system, hoping to prove (at last!) that I am not a machine!

Esther
ESTHER IN THE GARDEN