tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post21385957886445136..comments2024-01-28T20:40:57.124-06:00Comments on austin agrodolce: Widely regardedTexasDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-5111444828866979552014-04-13T07:38:22.715-05:002014-04-13T07:38:22.715-05:00Pam: It is so good to look out front and see plan...Pam: It is so good to look out front and see plants rather than trucks! I have to get used to the idea of keeping tabs on those beds regularly again however. The construction went on so long I'm afraid I've gotten lazy out front!TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-69801363726623544972014-04-12T23:42:04.069-05:002014-04-12T23:42:04.069-05:00I love those agaves! Luckily some of those big ...I love those agaves! Luckily some of those big 'uns grow quickly, so even if you get winter damage you can replace them and see fast growth. Congrats on having your front garden back to yourself now that all the construction vehicles have decamped.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-82608561944072027652014-03-25T18:56:29.673-05:002014-03-25T18:56:29.673-05:00Tina - what an interesting solution to all the pro...Tina - what an interesting solution to all the problems the agaves present. I'm going to have to give it serious consideration. Thanks for lending your problem solving chops! TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-66422729989776447772014-03-25T15:02:44.320-05:002014-03-25T15:02:44.320-05:00I'm back! I was thinking about your garden wh...I'm back! I was thinking about your garden while I was on a bike ride (so I can eat a guilt-free brownie later on...). Have thought about putting your agave into pots in that front area? It would still give than nice regional feel, while (somewhat) controlling the pup issue. Also, as you know, those agave get huge eventually and you can replace them more easily in the pot. Anyway, just a thought. It's a nice garden, despite your not having much access for such a long time. Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-7592351196810343232014-03-25T11:42:59.697-05:002014-03-25T11:42:59.697-05:00Cat - "gumption". Ha! I adore that wor...Cat - "gumption". Ha! I adore that word - and you for using it. Usually I'd deflect, but in keeping with trying to do things differently today I'm taking the compliment and running with it. <br /><br />The rain does sound wonderful against the roof (at least it used to). It has been a weird trip lately, trying to garden in these parts. I'm sure glad to have company like yours for the ride.TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-63617449906949660672014-03-25T10:36:15.351-05:002014-03-25T10:36:15.351-05:00I completely agree with Tina, your curb strip look...I completely agree with Tina, your curb strip looks pretty dang good considering all the obstacles of the last few years - and especially considering the cold of this winter. Loved the wide shot of your white limestone and tin roof...can just imagine how lovely the rain sounds when it does fall. It's been an interesting perspective of the garden this spring with the lack of rain and extreme cold temperatures...mine's not looking so good so for now I'll stick to macro shots! I admire your gumption; maybe I'll pull back a bit. Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-87303830673548987902014-03-25T08:54:09.785-05:002014-03-25T08:54:09.785-05:00Tina - thanks as always for your thoughtful commen...Tina - thanks as always for your thoughtful comments. The shots for this post were taken after I'd already spent several days wrestling out entrenched agave colonies. There are more that ought to be removed but standing in my way are pollen repercussions, two trays of plant babies that want to be installed, and the fact that OW! Agaves bite! TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-14371897403792220352014-03-25T08:48:06.847-05:002014-03-25T08:48:06.847-05:00I hate construction--messes with my qui. Photogra...I hate construction--messes with my qui. Photography is a great way to assess problems in a garden--it's amazing how differently the garden looks through the prism of a camera, from "real life." Actually, I don't think that front bed is as bad as you're thinking it is, especially considering the lack of access over the past few years. Keep us apprised of how the gophers perform for you--they are quite the 'plant of the moment' in the Austin blogging community. Best to you in dealing with your pollen problems--I know you want to get out and garden, garden, garden!Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com