tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post806354410313696465..comments2023-10-18T07:11:35.641-04:00Comments on ROBINS NESTING PLACE: Nice While it LastedRobin's Nesting Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-27783842738787637672008-03-07T20:06:00.000-05:002008-03-07T20:06:00.000-05:00Janice, I've tried several times to visit your sit...Janice, I've tried several times to visit your site but my access is blocked.<BR/><BR/>A softer side: the only Jiffy pellets I've seen at Walmart and Lowe's are the ones with the complete growing system. I need the refill package. I looked yesterday at, Meijer's, Ace, Sears Essentials and they didn't have them either.Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-87637902958058107292008-03-06T20:52:00.000-05:002008-03-06T20:52:00.000-05:00I found jiffy pellets in abundance at the local Wa...I found jiffy pellets in abundance at the local Wal Mart and also at Lowes Hardware. Everything I have started this year has been in those. <BR/>You have a beautiful blog.Missahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00757964232480216110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-83431962780047502782008-03-06T17:04:00.000-05:002008-03-06T17:04:00.000-05:00Hi Robin,I didn't notice your reply to my post unt...Hi Robin,<BR/>I didn't notice your reply to my post until today...3/6. I'm always looking for a few replies on my (3) sites too, so if you ever want to leave one there...instead of here...I'd love that:)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the info on your camera. my short lens is 17/55 and the zoom is 55/200. My husband thinks I'm crazy for wanting a 300...but I think that would be better. Then another Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413850328697092813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-46084885331728089272008-03-05T20:44:00.000-05:002008-03-05T20:44:00.000-05:00Robin: Isn't it wonderful to have a few nice days ...Robin: Isn't it wonderful to have a few nice days to remind you what you are looking forward to? That Lilly makes me dream of days gone by with our (now past) golden. He used to tuck his paw just exactly the same way. <BR/><BR/>Really enjoyed all your bird photos... and of course watching your impatiens grow.<BR/>Meems @HoeandShovelMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-893408475989858992008-03-05T19:42:00.000-05:002008-03-05T19:42:00.000-05:00Your seed closeups are very good. I'm not much of...Your seed closeups are very good. I'm not much of a seed starter myself. If I can't broadcast it outside, it withers and dies inside. I don't like indoor plants either. I'm bad.~~DeeThe Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640870056010190961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-613431963878826862008-03-05T12:41:00.000-05:002008-03-05T12:41:00.000-05:00How great that you & Lilly were able to get out fo...How great that you & Lilly were able to get out for a walk. I'm waiting for all the ice to be gone from the sidewalks around here. It's heartening to hear that the Robins are in Indiana - that means they'll be here soon.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-13090087654225730102008-03-05T08:55:00.000-05:002008-03-05T08:55:00.000-05:00Sounds like you had a great day! I loved the shot...Sounds like you had a great day! I loved the shot of the geese. Perfect positioning with the sun. I'd better get started on our petunias!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-40265596280356928272008-03-04T20:23:00.000-05:002008-03-04T20:23:00.000-05:00Thank you everyone for the nice comments!Robbinsca...Thank you everyone for the nice comments!<BR/><BR/>Robbinscabin, my Lowe's has the whole system, but not just the peat pellets.<BR/><BR/>Gail, I have ventilated shelves in my loft area in front of the windows and I use grow light that are attached to the shelves. I have posts that show the pictures on the sidebar under "Indoor Growing System".<BR/><BR/>SuzyQ, that is what I'm finding too. I thinkRobin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-65459264113984094722008-03-04T19:36:00.000-05:002008-03-04T19:36:00.000-05:00Your seedlings look great....do you use a heated g...Your seedlings look great....do you use a heated garden mat? Also, I haven't found impatien seed or petunia seed at the garden centers...do I need to order them from a seed company?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-67377854673409033632008-03-04T18:24:00.000-05:002008-03-04T18:24:00.000-05:00Very nice post!Very nice post!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390455875023239060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-83038703370211424002008-03-04T17:20:00.000-05:002008-03-04T17:20:00.000-05:00Robin, we too had a "spring" day where neighbors w...Robin, we too had a "spring" day where neighbors were out. How nice to chat witout hurryinh in from the cold. But, alas, winter has returned. Ice, sleet, snow, cold winds! Can spring really be just 3 weeks away?beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-27275324122984439492008-03-04T12:50:00.000-05:002008-03-04T12:50:00.000-05:00Your impatiens look to be coming along nicely. Isn...Your impatiens look to be coming along nicely. Isn't it great to be growing things again?Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-16351045024588588782008-03-04T12:20:00.000-05:002008-03-04T12:20:00.000-05:00Seeing your namesake birds in your garden must be ...Seeing your namesake birds in your garden must be fun. You're right, they're a sure sign of spring---in your area. But down here in Austin they appear in the fall and depart in the spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-37826813925811340622008-03-04T12:00:00.000-05:002008-03-04T12:00:00.000-05:00I imagine the lovely preview of spring being just ...I imagine the lovely preview of spring being just around the corner was just what the doctor ordered after the long hard winter you all have had. We are to be back to down to 40 tonight as a cold front has one again invaded the Florida panhandle. I always enjoy your pics and your posts. Thanks for sharing with us all.m.e.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09934075315203081919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-79641304291636616512008-03-04T11:05:00.000-05:002008-03-04T11:05:00.000-05:00So many blogs are reporting a warm up! I hope the...So many blogs are reporting a warm up! I hope the ice and snow misses you.<BR/><BR/>I've been seeing neighbors more often lately. They come out around 70 degrees. But I'm outdoors all winter long :o)<BR/><BR/>Lilly is so pretty...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-73084373209193188772008-03-04T10:11:00.000-05:002008-03-04T10:11:00.000-05:00check out my newest site, www.thanksfor2day.blogsp...check out my newest site, www.thanksfor2day.blogspot.com/<BR/>where i have a place to write daily 'thanks for 2 day' messages...AND, I am now displaying photos taken with my NEW CAMERA that my husband got me for my birthday-which is tomorrow.<BR/>I have taken inside photos of 'pinks' that I was going to do for Valentine's Day--like you did. I tried an outside shot of birds but the day was drearyJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-37036309298746191192008-03-04T09:28:00.000-05:002008-03-04T09:28:00.000-05:00I checked Lowes, Walmart and Tractor Supply and th...I checked Lowes, Walmart and Tractor Supply and they had the jiffy pellets but they came in a little greenhouse kit with tray and lid - I was finally able to find just the jiffy pellets at for 10 cents apiece at Dammann's Lawn & Garden Center at 5129 S. Emerson Ave - not sure if that is anywhere near you or not.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381103120658976286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-32572053460984011882008-03-04T08:32:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:32:00.000-05:00Loved the geese...we are just beginning to see the...Loved the geese...we are just beginning to see them pass over on their way somewhere.<BR/><BR/>Do you have a dedicated greenhouse for seed starting?<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-62812658884161897302008-03-04T07:50:00.000-05:002008-03-04T07:50:00.000-05:00My local Lowes is carrying the Jiffy Pellets alrea...My local Lowes is carrying the Jiffy Pellets already! Have you checked yours? I was so excited which made all the "normal" customers look at me like I'd lost my last marble. LOL. I could tell that they weren't gardeners...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915331094311375850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-31168587439926199442008-03-04T07:46:00.000-05:002008-03-04T07:46:00.000-05:00Nice photos!I'm going to direct seed my impatiens ...Nice photos!<BR/><BR/>I'm going to direct seed my impatiens this year and try to save myself the trouble of starting from seed. But yours look mighty healthy!<BR/><BR/>Robin at BumblebeeRobin (Bumblebee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04516571306617946865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-49454127421676032542008-03-04T07:26:00.000-05:002008-03-04T07:26:00.000-05:00RobinSnow , snow, snow and still ... snow ...........Robin<BR/>Snow , snow, snow and still ... snow .................... !!!!!!!!<BR/>Joy<BR/>PS .. I am driven crazy by the snow .. hahaCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-64900897774544617672008-03-04T06:47:00.000-05:002008-03-04T06:47:00.000-05:00It is so exciting to see your seedlings popping up...It is so exciting to see your seedlings popping up and looking so healthy Robin. Your name sake was in our garden the past couple of days too. :)<BR/><BR/>I believe you are showing us a picture of Sandhill Cranes. They are larger than Canada Geese and when they fly you can see their long legs sticking out from behind. When they call you notice a trumpeting trill. When CAGO call they have a Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-47800239564695841352008-03-04T04:57:00.000-05:002008-03-04T04:57:00.000-05:00Good for you getting a long walk in on a nice day....Good for you getting a long walk in on a nice day. Your seeds always look good, but do tell about the irish eye rudbeckia, that sounds beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Frances at Faire GardenFrances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-88501010472223913212008-03-04T02:28:00.000-05:002008-03-04T02:28:00.000-05:00Isn't the sound of wild geese flying by amazing? A...Isn't the sound of wild geese flying by amazing? And they are bringing the spring with them too! It won't be long before your crocuses are shining their little lights in your garden.<BR/><BR/>I loved the photographs of the barns in your geographical tour-what a beautiful place you live. Thanks for visiting me in my part of the world.Threadspiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780634324037593398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-22744744749623780912008-03-04T01:30:00.000-05:002008-03-04T01:30:00.000-05:00All your babies including Lilly are doing great. Y...All your babies including Lilly are doing great. You sure make me want a dog again but I'll wait till I'm doing working full time first. I'm about as antsy as one can get without a firm gardening plan for the new house. So I'm just watching your plants grow and thinking happy thoughts seeing Lilly with her friend. That was my favorite part. I could hear the birds singing too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com