tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post8340922048772554328..comments2023-10-26T04:12:08.037-06:00Comments on Lost Roses: Flame in fallLostRoseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-31794731175864777952007-10-24T22:28:00.000-06:002007-10-24T22:28:00.000-06:00Kathy, I never thought about that, but in this cas...Kathy, I never thought about that, but in this case they are in full sun. I'll keep hoping!LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-58993183833995864622007-10-23T08:08:00.000-06:002007-10-23T08:08:00.000-06:00I know it is this way with burning bush, so perhap...I know it is this way with burning bush, so perhaps also with Amur maple: they don't color up nice unless they are in full sun.<BR/><BR/>Glad all your family are safe.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-42992308372785748132007-10-21T14:23:00.000-06:002007-10-21T14:23:00.000-06:00Mary, they were so lucky. A good samaritan who was...Mary, they were so lucky. A good samaritan who was driving along a thoroughfare a mile away saw the flames shooting up in the air, drove right to their house, grabbed the garden hose, and started attacking it before the firefighters even got there. <BR/><BR/>No, I never want to see those flames again, but I will still hold out hope for my red maple leaves! <BR/><BR/>Kate, thank you. Blessings are being counted, for sure. Puts mundane things like fall leaf color in the right perspective! <BR/><BR/>Hi Andrea, I don't want to be that scared again anytime soon. And if my maple changes its mind, you'll see it here! <BR/><BR/>Cliff, you're just so right about not fretting the small stuff. Like that dumb maple! And like you, I don't really have the heart to yank it out. It's there for the duration, whether it lives up to my expectations or not! <BR/><BR/>Bev, daughter-in-love! I like that! It sure is true, and she gets nothing but praise from me, especially after the way she cool-headedly handled this scary incident. <BR/><BR/>So I'm not the only one with a cranky maple, which makes me feel somewhat better. Until I look around town and see some just as bright red as they can possibly be! Que sera.LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-1148631489222307072007-10-21T13:43:00.000-06:002007-10-21T13:43:00.000-06:00LR, what an experience to have in one's own backya...LR, what an experience to have in one's own backyard! I'm so glad everyone is okay and that the flames didn't get any closer (and that was CLOSE). Your DIL (Daughter-in-love as I call mine...don't like the LAW part) must be a wonderful and energetic mother with all those little kids. I'm sure you are a very proud grandmother. <BR/><BR/>As for the maple, I too have tried (with no success) to raise an Amur. They are my very favorite fall tree and I drool with envy whenever I see one. I notice one nearby that some years looks beautiful and others much like yours. I hope it will perform better in coming years.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729192065772139823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-70130597231094429292007-10-21T07:47:00.000-06:002007-10-21T07:47:00.000-06:00I understand your frustration!! The nursery decei...I understand your frustration!! The nursery deceives you with the picture on the card that comes with the tree and you don’t have the heart to yank it out. Been there done that and still don't know what to do.<BR/>I am glad to hear your family is ok. Things like that makes me count my blessing and not fret about the small stuff!!KC MO Garden Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11271882234701140704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-25638996639370228432007-10-20T15:04:00.000-06:002007-10-20T15:04:00.000-06:00Thank Godness your family was ok after the fire. H...Thank Godness your family was ok after the fire. How scary! Cannot help you with your tree. Maybe it will change its mind one day and the leaves will be red. Have a nice week, AndreaAndrea's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09367855418581459301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-23941273068565143212007-10-20T00:14:00.000-06:002007-10-20T00:14:00.000-06:00I was relieved to read that your family was okay. ...I was relieved to read that your family was okay. What an awful fire - thankfully everyone emerged unscathed and the house wasn't damaged. I guess having so many small children helps with one's perspective. <BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about the Flame Amur Maple. Like others, I'm hoping it will have a change of heart soon and surprise you with some wonderful red autumn colours.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-6423394920770015602007-10-19T20:20:00.000-06:002007-10-19T20:20:00.000-06:00You don't want those types of flames, Lost Roses. ...You don't want those types of flames, Lost Roses. My goodness, I'm glad the firefighters were able to contain it and your son and daughter-in-law and children were safe!<BR/><BR/>Your underperformer might surprise you one year when the conditions are right. The flaming red is nice but doesn't last long, anyway.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-35471802764393646972007-10-19T19:35:00.000-06:002007-10-19T19:35:00.000-06:00Layanee, yes, we were very lucky that there wasn't...Layanee, yes, we were very lucky that there wasn't more damage, I'm counting my blessings! Funny about the burning bush - I can see ten of them in the same bed around town and 6 will have gorgeous color but not the other 4. Garden mysteries! <BR/><BR/>Carol, I wish I was as pragmatic as my daughter-in-law! I was a mess and she had it all together. As for the tree, I keep thinking I'll come home from work tomorrow and it will be red. Maybe not cool-headed, but I'm definitely an optimist! <BR/><BR/>Barefoot gardener, I told her the fire would be good for the soil, though I wasn't sure it was true. Glad you confirmed that. I think she has plans for using all those little hands in the garden! If not, the swing set escaped the fire and it's close by to keep them amused!<BR/><BR/>Annie, shaky is an understatement. As a former Catholic school girl, it didn't escape my attention that this happened on the day of the Feast of the Guardian Angels! <BR/><BR/>Andee, truth in gardening is important, don't you think? I got enough of pretty pictures in gardening magazines some years ago! <BR/><BR/>Apple, thank you. I am eternally grateful that things turned out the way they did. And I hope you're right that I'll someday be surprised by my maple! <BR/><BR/>Connie, I guess it could have been mislabeled but it didn't really occur to me at the time. The trust I put in my local nursery! It's actually the only tree I've ever planted so I was very naive. And DDIL is already planning her vegetable garden!LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-18820293800060760602007-10-19T16:17:00.000-06:002007-10-19T16:17:00.000-06:00Sorry your tree has not performed as expecte. Is i...Sorry your tree has not performed as expecte. Is it possible it could have been mis-labeled? Buying in fall is good advice for such a purchase.<BR/>I wish your DIL the best on the new vegetable garden...what a great idea! So glad everyone is safe and sound.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-57614383124904835602007-10-19T09:43:00.000-06:002007-10-19T09:43:00.000-06:00I'm glad your family is safe and that their house ...I'm glad your family is safe and that their house was saved! The colors here are blah this year. I hope your maple surprises you next year.Charley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-72830595329389340702007-10-19T08:41:00.000-06:002007-10-19T08:41:00.000-06:00I love your "truth in gardening" photos. Very nice...I love your "truth in gardening" photos. Very nice. AndeeAndeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413966510659683865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-51644899125038970232007-10-19T08:38:00.000-06:002007-10-19T08:38:00.000-06:00Do you still feel shaky when you think about the p...Do you still feel shaky when you think about the possibilities, Lost Roses? That's one scary photograph of the results of the random.<BR/><BR/> Your DIL deserves a lot of credit for being pragmatic, but bet she and your son need some extra TLC. As to the garden - hope the planning and execution will be fun, and that the insurance will pay for a new fence. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-8490262801177323712007-10-19T08:03:00.000-06:002007-10-19T08:03:00.000-06:00Wow! Some fire. At least DDIL is being pretty mell...Wow! Some fire. At least DDIL is being pretty mellow about it, and ashes are good for your soil. She will have LOTS of room for a veggie patch, by the looks of it.<BR/><BR/>With all those kids (bless their little hearts) how does she plan to find the time for gardening?barefoot gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089017268890241495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-51652900905881443742007-10-19T06:05:00.000-06:002007-10-19T06:05:00.000-06:00First, thank goodness no one was hurt or the house...First, thank goodness no one was hurt or the house didn't catch fire. You daughter-in-law sounds very pragmatic. That would be a good place for a vegetable garden, all cleared like that. Half the work is done!<BR/><BR/>As for your Amur Maple, that's too bad. Maybe one day, when you aren't expectint it, it will turn a pretty red for you.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30223448.post-35300007080002802292007-10-19T06:03:00.000-06:002007-10-19T06:03:00.000-06:00Wow, that was quite the fire! Your DIL sounds lik...Wow, that was quite the fire! Your DIL sounds like a glass half full kind of gal! Lucky you and five grandchildren! Luckier you! As for your fall color, maybe the soil pH is differenct than that in the nursery or other yard where you saw the Amur maple. Sometimes it is a mystery! Don't give up on the Euonymus. They color up pretty late here! Oh, and your trip looked fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com