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Offline Sean

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Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« on: August 08, 2010, 11:52:52 AM »
I thought I would take a few pictures today, even though it is misty and overcast a few blooms were generous enough to open up.

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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2010, 12:04:32 PM »
Beautiful!!
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2010, 02:49:53 PM »
I'm always amazed with your pond and balcony area garden.  Very tropical feeling to it.  What is the name of the red vine flower?  I bought one two years ago and it finally bloomed for me when I discovered a beautiful fragrance form it.
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2010, 02:53:50 PM »
Hey Sean:

 Every time I see your patio I'm amazed with all of the work that goes into it.  I really lie the clematis... I will have to find it on line.

Cheers,

Gary
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2010, 04:15:03 PM »
The vine is gloriosa rothschildiana and comes from a bulb type tuber. The clematis is Multi Blue, quite an easy variety to find, it is a multiple bloomer having fully double blooms in the spring and single to slightly double in the fall.

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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2010, 04:45:43 PM »
Sean,

Your patio is lovely!   More pictures please!
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2010, 05:27:04 PM »
Very nice Sean.
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2010, 08:24:45 PM »
very handsome indeed.  My yellow lillies must look like black & white next to yours
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2010, 05:03:50 AM »
Your pond is beautiful--don't misty days make the best days for pictures?   :)  Ditto on the gloriosa bloom:  that's gorgeous!
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2010, 04:03:49 PM »
Very nice & everything looks so lush.
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2010, 07:21:08 PM »
Sean, it looks better than ever. One nagging question, though, and I hope you don't take it the wrong way, but how do you keep your balls clean?  :D
I can't keep mine in the water because they get crusted up with mineral deposits. Yours are nice and shiny.
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2010, 07:43:12 PM »
Sean, your patio area is just gorgeous!! Bet you all spend lots of time out
there. I would if were mine.   

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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2010, 08:10:28 PM »
Quote from: karen J on August 09, 2010, 07:21:08 PM
Sean, it looks better than ever. One nagging question, though, and I hope you don't take it the wrong way, but how do you keep your balls clean?  :D
I can't keep mine in the water because they get crusted up with mineral deposits. Yours are nice and shiny.

What are those for? I noticed them in a prior post and wondered what their function was...
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2010, 08:41:26 PM »
Sean, you have made a beautiful place to escape to and get de-stressed. Gorgeous!
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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2010, 04:58:30 PM »
hi sean,

i am always amazed what you can do in a restricted area and of course in canada.

very very nice,

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Re: Some blooms at Sean's Pond on a misty day...
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2010, 06:26:30 AM »
The number and variety of plants you grow on your balcony are remarkable Sean.  I imagine it takes a fair bit of vigilance to ensure that it doesn't become overgrown and weedy looking (like my pond at the present).  You've created a perfect place to sit back and relax after a day at work.  I love it.

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