tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post7154035044094300848..comments2024-03-28T16:50:48.709-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: AZALEAS IN THE WOODS, INSPIRATION THURSDAY1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-23861421921471015602018-01-25T09:08:04.891-06:002018-01-25T09:08:04.891-06:00In Taiwan they are everywhere almost like wild bus...In Taiwan they are everywhere almost like wild bushes. I think they are just like regular bushes -- plenty of water, well drained soil, sun but not burning. I just planted 60 in my Southern California home. They are small but already blossomed so wonderful!! Just go for it. They are not fuzzy to grow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960947780496757954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-59074942869391901942017-03-27T00:54:19.537-05:002017-03-27T00:54:19.537-05:00Aww, thanks for that update. Glad to know they ar...Aww, thanks for that update. Glad to know they are hardy. That's what we are hoping. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4051346119631629062017-03-25T10:48:40.978-05:002017-03-25T10:48:40.978-05:00Yes, I should have said this in my first post. My ...Yes, I should have said this in my first post. My bushes were very old. Mature when I moved here and I've been here over twenty years. I don't want to make it seem as if they are not hardy.-Miss GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-43391211520476078732017-03-24T00:32:56.697-05:002017-03-24T00:32:56.697-05:001st man,
They do occasionally die, but it took 20 ...1st man,<br />They do occasionally die, but it took 20 years before I lost one. If the Doberman had not lifted his leg against one small plant, it would have survived. I did replace it after he went away. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-72992283846251381972017-03-24T00:01:04.917-05:002017-03-24T00:01:04.917-05:00Thanks, glad to know. And I bet yours are so pret...Thanks, glad to know. And I bet yours are so pretty and they've been there a long time! You are doing something right! 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52870525525008158962017-03-23T22:22:44.074-05:002017-03-23T22:22:44.074-05:00Oh, dang, that's too bad, sorry about that. R...Oh, dang, that's too bad, sorry about that. Rhododendrons would be great in the spot we're working too. I forgot about those. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-37976821886951629512017-03-23T22:21:59.499-05:002017-03-23T22:21:59.499-05:00Thank you, we'll see how it call comes out. I...Thank you, we'll see how it call comes out. I'm working on clearing our little wooded area, a bit each weekend (making progress). I'll keep you posted. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74565312478899967742017-03-23T22:21:27.159-05:002017-03-23T22:21:27.159-05:00They are spectacular for sure. And they DO grow i...They are spectacular for sure. And they DO grow in our climate. We have to use what does grow, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-40791726863344487722017-03-23T22:20:36.000-05:002017-03-23T22:20:36.000-05:00I have a brown thumb with some things too. We'...I have a brown thumb with some things too. We'll see on this ha. Will look up deciduous trees too. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-66270518463327199822017-03-23T22:19:39.363-05:002017-03-23T22:19:39.363-05:00Thanks, I didn't know they had miniatures. Wi...Thanks, I didn't know they had miniatures. Will have to look on that. Filtered light is definitely what we would have around the spot I'm clearing (not Barnabas, though he would be a good choice too). Thanks!!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-37943526390480225962017-03-23T22:18:34.148-05:002017-03-23T22:18:34.148-05:00Solar fountain is a great idea. Thanks!! Wouldn&...Solar fountain is a great idea. Thanks!! Wouldn't it be pretty to just sit there in the shade with a cold drink and just soak it all in?? 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-61332799100046176882017-03-23T22:17:50.802-05:002017-03-23T22:17:50.802-05:00Well you know how to bring us up and then back dow...Well you know how to bring us up and then back down, ha. No, just teasing. Yep, I know they are toxic. 2nd Family has had a few around their house for years and have't had a problem but it's definitely something to think about. They sure are pretty! <br /><br />Every Spring here in Houston is an event called the "Azalea Trail" and it's large (very large) homes in River Oaks neighborhood who have STUNNING displays of color like this. Literally thousands of azaleas. It's SO pretty to see. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-61707577448979430562017-03-23T21:24:15.483-05:002017-03-23T21:24:15.483-05:00I love azalea and have several. In 1980, I planted...I love azalea and have several. In 1980, I planted twenty around the front bay of my house. Then, in 1990, I received three in a large pot for a Mother's Day gift in a secret sister exchange at church. I never force-fed my dog or cat. None of the other cats in my yard pay any attention to the azaleas! The hens never seemed interested. <br /><br />The only time we need to worry about the toxicity of a plant is if animals like to eat it for whatever reason. You're safe to plant these.<br /><br />The pink in the front looks like Coral Bell, my favorite.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-40482864771071797472017-03-23T21:04:34.450-05:002017-03-23T21:04:34.450-05:00My yard looked similar to this.It was that way whe...My yard looked similar to this.It was that way when we moved here.It was lovely,but alas one by one the bushes succumbed. There is only one very large and beautiful rhododendron left. I have had many dogs and cats over the years and none ever ate them. -Miss Georgia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29575937642212127742017-03-23T20:54:49.740-05:002017-03-23T20:54:49.740-05:00This is just beautiful! They would be so pretty u...This is just beautiful! They would be so pretty under some of your trees. Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-166564365995985562017-03-23T19:12:23.705-05:002017-03-23T19:12:23.705-05:00So, just don't eat them. Cats and dogs usuall...So, just don't eat them. Cats and dogs usually don't eat plants except grass. Their beauty is spectacular; thank you for the post. We can't grow them in our climate now.<br />Tewshoozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564577459982968771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4035222593026154662017-03-23T17:43:01.915-05:002017-03-23T17:43:01.915-05:00Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs
Level of toxicity: Genera...Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs<br />Level of toxicity: Generally mild to severe, depending on the amount ingested<br />Common signs to watch for: <br />Drooling <br />Vomiting <br />Diarrhea <br />Inappetance <br />Abdominal pain <br />Abnormal heart rate and rhythms <br />Hypotension <br />Weakness <br />Tremors <br />Depression <br />Blindness <br />Seizures <br />Coma<br />The Azalea is actually a species of Rhododendron. Over 1000 species of rhododendrons/azaleas exist. The small, deciduous species are referred to as the Azalea and the large, woody shrubs as Rhododendrons. The Rhododendron is more toxic but this can vary drastically due to the hybridization of these two common plants. These plants contain grayanotoxins which disrupt sodium channels affecting the skeletal and cardiac muscle. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, and as little as ingestion of 0.2% of an animal’s body weight can result in poisoning. When ingested, clinical signs include gastrointestinal signs (e.g., drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, inappetance), cardiovascular (e.g., abnormal heart rate, heart arrhythmias, weakness, hypotension), and central nervous system signs (e.g., depression, tremors, transient blindness, seizures, coma, etc.). The overall prognosis is fair with treatment.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-16726190908482696212017-03-23T16:33:49.591-05:002017-03-23T16:33:49.591-05:00Ooooh.
I have a brown thumb where azaleas are conc...Ooooh.<br />I have a brown thumb where azaleas are concerned, but love seeing other people's success.<br />And yes, they don't like full sun (or most varieties don't). Deciduous azalea trees would look lovely in that wood too.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-53751513459148626982017-03-23T15:30:44.403-05:002017-03-23T15:30:44.403-05:00We have quite a few miniatures. The bush doesn...We have quite a few miniatures. The bush doesn't grow very big and the flowers on some of them are tiny. They are very easy accommodating plants. All mine get filtered light, some more than others. I think a glorious splash of colour sprinkled through the bush and around Barnabas would be amazing.FionaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044498829299165675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-91206570623104115032017-03-23T14:56:21.149-05:002017-03-23T14:56:21.149-05:00Just Glorious, and a place to sit and appreciate t...Just Glorious, and a place to sit and appreciate the colours is a good idea....you could just get a solar fountain if you wanted the sound of sprinkling water to add to the bliss .MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-41767419170992821952017-03-23T14:00:41.286-05:002017-03-23T14:00:41.286-05:00Little bit of heaven right here on earth.
That i...Little bit of heaven right here on earth. <br />That is Gorgeous and having a bench sitting around here and there would be awesome or even a fountain but then that would require electricity but yet would be lovely having the sound of water in such a beautiful setting.<br /><br />Ok, I'm awake now and can quit dreamingColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.com