tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900238379964492619.post7807775934677282548..comments2023-10-30T12:03:13.317-04:00Comments on My Roots Run Deep (Original): A Mixed Bag of EmotionsO.I.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11187071254424223374noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900238379964492619.post-37862944752743217162007-07-14T22:31:00.000-04:002007-07-14T22:31:00.000-04:00Hi iowa. i didn't even notice the chinese connect...Hi iowa. i didn't even notice the chinese connection until you pointed it out. yes the chinese lanterns are great for drying. i had an arrangement that looked good for years.<BR/>IrenaO.I.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187071254424223374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900238379964492619.post-74393117461883938962007-07-14T22:08:00.000-04:002007-07-14T22:08:00.000-04:00First Chinese Sumac and now Chinese Lanterns.........First Chinese Sumac and now Chinese Lanterns.........lol...if you see another Chinese plant you will probably run and hide :). I have never grown them and did not know they were invasive, they are great for drying, aren't they?Iowa Gardening Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457574109288160557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900238379964492619.post-20665674636600376482007-07-13T14:37:00.000-04:002007-07-13T14:37:00.000-04:00hi pam, i'll be sure to look up those beautyberrie...hi pam, i'll be sure to look up those beautyberries. <BR/><BR/>connie, I do love these chinese lanterns. but be careful. I would say with the right approach they could be easily managed. a little extra effort to rein them in and you'll still be able to enjoy their fall splendour.<BR/><BR/>IrenaO.I.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187071254424223374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900238379964492619.post-76580286130058263292007-07-13T10:50:00.000-04:002007-07-13T10:50:00.000-04:00I bought a packet of seed for these last spring bu...I bought a packet of seed for these last spring but never got them planted. Thanks for the heads-up on it's invasive nature.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900238379964492619.post-62237417925672826902007-07-13T02:01:00.000-04:002007-07-13T02:01:00.000-04:00Here in Austin, I start looking for the American b...Here in Austin, I start looking for the American beautyberries to turn from white to purple. Then I can say, "At last! Summer's almost over."<BR/><BR/>A different climate brings a different perspective on summer, doesn't it? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com