Comment on The unbearable sweetness of hyacinths by Marci
Can’t stand hyacinths smell. It’s horrible. They are beautiful though. I got a vase with them, and when I smelled.. OMG. After, I asked my son to smell them and tell me what he thinks. He said they...
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by Sumi Banna
I have suddenly grown a green thumb…..I had a completely ignored my balcony garden in the last 10 yrs I’ve been married…All of a sudden I seem to be so excited about propagation and pruning and...
View ArticleComment on The unbearable sweetness of hyacinths by b.harrison
My Daughter gave me a pot of hyacinths before Christmas and they are in flower now and smell divine.However I have been quite poorly for two weeks and have sat in the same room as the bulbs and not...
View ArticleComment on The unbearable sweetness of hyacinths by The StopWatch Gardener
Yes some folks find them just unbearable – I am glad you found the source of the problem & removed it!
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by The StopWatch Gardener
I find it hard to pass a plant I love without grabbing a piece of it — but only if it’s actually growing on the street or hanging onto the sidewalk!
View ArticleComment on The unbearable sweetness of hyacinths by Ashe
I thought I was the only person in the world that can’t stand hyacinth fragrance. Apparently not. I wish I could enjoy it. They are so pretty, but no thanks. It gives me a headache as does lavender....
View ArticleComment on The unbearable sweetness of hyacinths by The StopWatch Gardener
In reply to <a href="http://www.stopwatchgardener.com/unbearable-sweetness-hyacinths/#comment-49798">Ashe</a>. I am ok with hyacinth smell when they are very slight and very new: I find it...
View ArticleComment on Taming the wisteria beast by Lennie
Your wisteria is absolutely gorgeous, all the hard work you have done with the training of the beast has really paid off. Here’s to you for many years of wisteria enjoyment.
View ArticleComment on Taming the wisteria beast by The StopWatch Gardener
In reply to <a href="http://www.stopwatchgardener.com/wisteria-pet-monsters/#comment-49941">Lennie</a>. Thanks! It's sadly died now but I'm using this fantastically sunny wall to grow happy...
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