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Post by acttwo on Sept 10, 2020 12:55:32 GMT -5
Ok, at risk of setting off a war of the not-roses, I am venturing into what I hear is dangerous territory: growing morning glories.
After years of trying to get some of those sky blue beauties to come forth from my meager window boxes, I have had some luck this year. The Giant Blues, Grandpa Ott's, multicolored climbers, in shades from deep magenta to white with painted throats. So short-lived, so cherished for their brief span.
But I hear that in parts of this beautiful country, I would be considered quite mad for actually buying seeds and trying to get morning glories. That they are viewed as a noxious weed.
And, yes, every Fall when I have to try to unwind the stronger-than-steel vines from the fence posts after the first killer frost, I can see it. But they are so lovely!
So, just wondering: what say you all? Is my affection due to my Midwestern background? Suggestions for alternatives would be welcomed. Winter is coming and after a Pandemic Summer, once my tiny container "garden" goes away, I will be looking for house plants to remind me that nature is good. I know I can trust the good judgment [sorry, no second "e"] of my fellow board members.
Everyone stay safe, sane, and healthy. We will get through this nonsense, all of it.
Smile!
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Post by nylawyer on Sept 10, 2020 13:38:45 GMT -5
Took me until the 3rd paragraph to figure out this wasn't a euphemism.
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Post by fowlfinder on Sept 10, 2020 13:55:45 GMT -5
Ok, at risk of setting off a war of the not-roses, I am venturing into what I hear is dangerous territory: growing morning glories. After years of trying to get some of those sky blue beauties to come forth from my meager window boxes, I have had some luck this year. The Giant Blues, Grandpa Ott's, multicolored climbers, in shades from deep magenta to white with painted throats. So short-lived, so cherished for their brief span. But I hear that in parts of this beautiful country, I would be considered quite mad for actually buying seeds and trying to get morning glories. That they are viewed as a noxious weed. And, yes, every Fall when I have to try to unwind the stronger-than-steel vines from the fence posts after the first killer frost, I can see it. But they are so lovely! So, just wondering: what say you all? Is my affection due to my Midwestern background? Suggestions for alternatives would be welcomed. Winter is coming and after a Pandemic Summer, once my tiny container "garden" goes away, I will be looking for house plants to remind me that nature is good. I know I can trust the good judgment [sorry, no second "e"] of my fellow board members. Everyone stay safe, sane, and healthy. We will get through this nonsense, all of it. Smile! I have to say ug. Out west "morning glory" is bind weed, and right now it is infesting my raspberries and pumpkins. If you want it to go for it, but treat it like mint, keep it contained otherwise it will be everywhere. If I could, I'd send you my morning glory, all of it (probably a pickup load). And don't tell your neighbors your cultivating it, they might hold it against you. |
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Post by bac on Sept 10, 2020 16:17:20 GMT -5
Yes love em.
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Post by acttwo on Sept 10, 2020 17:35:23 GMT -5
Ok, at risk of setting off a war of the not-roses, I am venturing into what I hear is dangerous territory: growing morning glories. After years of trying to get some of those sky blue beauties to come forth from my meager window boxes, I have had some luck this year. The Giant Blues, Grandpa Ott's, multicolored climbers, in shades from deep magenta to white with painted throats. So short-lived, so cherished for their brief span. But I hear that in parts of this beautiful country, I would be considered quite mad for actually buying seeds and trying to get morning glories. That they are viewed as a noxious weed. And, yes, every Fall when I have to try to unwind the stronger-than-steel vines from the fence posts after the first killer frost, I can see it. But they are so lovely! So, just wondering: what say you all? Is my affection due to my Midwestern background? Suggestions for alternatives would be welcomed. Winter is coming and after a Pandemic Summer, once my tiny container "garden" goes away, I will be looking for house plants to remind me that nature is good. I know I can trust the good judgment [sorry, no second "e"] of my fellow board members. Everyone stay safe, sane, and healthy. We will get through this nonsense, all of it. Smile! I have to say ug. Out west "morning glory" is bind weed, and right now it is infesting my raspberries and pumpkins. If you want it to go for it, but treat it like mint, keep it contained otherwise it will be everywhere. If I could, I'd send you my morning glory, all of it (probably a pickup load). And don't tell your neighbors your cultivating it, they might hold it against you. Oh, yes, I can see that, they sure do bind stuff up! Thing is, in a small plastic window box, located on a small concrete pad next to an urban alley, they aren't going anywhere. I train them to twine around each other which requires daily attention. Otherwise, they would choke my zinnias and marigolds. If I had land, I would also opt for pumpkins and raspberries and forget the vines. Thanks for the post! |
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Post by acttwo on Sept 10, 2020 17:36:39 GMT -5
Took me until the 3rd paragraph to figure out this wasn't a euphemism. Um, gee, didn't think of that...sorry. |
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Post by lpearl on Sept 10, 2020 18:22:03 GMT -5
I haven't posted in forever but had to chime in. I love morning glories, but I'm in the midwest so maybe that's why. I also had no idea some considered them a weed, but I definitely see that. They just keep me on my toes picking the offspring out of the rest of the garden. Love them!
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Sept 11, 2020 21:24:22 GMT -5
A basket of kittens would keep you happy all year!
J
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Post by Pixie on Sept 12, 2020 6:37:02 GMT -5
We have some Morning Glories on our property, but they don't grow out of control. However, I vote for the basket of kittens, or puppies would do it, also. Pixie
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Post by acttwo on Sept 12, 2020 12:50:49 GMT -5
A co-worker who already has 3 adult cats started fostering 3 young, feral kittens. Just until they get socialized, he said. Said his wife wanted to keep all of them, but no, he was only open to considering perhaps one.
A week later, he now says they are keeping all three, and in a city apartment, no less!
Behold, the power of a basket of kitties, or that of a wife, or, most likely, both!
Ps, yes, kitties are definitely in the plan going forward!
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Sept 12, 2020 13:51:30 GMT -5
Then grow catnip!  Win-win! J |
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Post by SPN Lifer on Sept 12, 2020 15:22:32 GMT -5
As a child in Mt. Prospect, I used to enjoy plucking a flower from its base, and sucking the delicious morning-glory honey from the bottom.
I got very skilled at discerning "maximum honey". Why let it all go to hummingbirds or bees?
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Post by nylawyer on Sept 12, 2020 15:37:29 GMT -5
A co-worker who already has 3 adult cats started fostering 3 young, feral kittens. Just until they get socialized, he said. Said his wife wanted to keep all of them, but no, he was only open to considering perhaps one. A week later, he now says they are keeping all three, and in a city apartment, no less! Behold, the power of a basket of kitties, or that of a wife, or, most likely, both! Ps, yes, kitties are definitely in the plan going forward! We fostered a dog who had been rescued this past winter. For various reasons (my allergies being at the top of the list) I resisted getting a dog despite years of little girls pleading. But with the pandemic keeping us stuck at home, I figured why not get what I was viewing as a rental (especially since the shelters really needed foster families). The dog was not expected to be with us more than a week or two. We ended up with her for almost 3 months, and we were about 2 days away from keeping her when they were able to find her a forever family. |
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