tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post8368001616774728611..comments2024-03-04T16:12:12.646-05:00Comments on CanadianGardenJoy: Super Sweet PeasCanadianGardenJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-52075444888729198622008-02-29T14:02:00.000-05:002008-02-29T14:02:00.000-05:00Hi BrendaI think it is worth a try with them .. an...Hi Brenda<BR/>I think it is worth a try with them .. and there are somany kinds ranging in weather tolerance to scent .. they are a simply sweet flower/plant !<BR/>Thanks for stopping by !CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-25578307105026641392008-02-29T10:12:00.000-05:002008-02-29T10:12:00.000-05:00You know, I have never tried Sweet Peas. But I wil...You know, I have never tried Sweet Peas. But I will never forget a show I watched years ago. It was Martha Stewart, showing the many Sweet Peas in her garden, and I remember being enchanted. I will have to look into this beautiful plant! This post reminded me.<BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-18361048260427397792008-02-27T14:37:00.000-05:002008-02-27T14:37:00.000-05:00Hi marieI think there must be sweet peas all acros...Hi marie<BR/>I think there must be sweet peas all across the world ? LOL .. ok not the two poles .. but it seems to be a well loved flower !<BR/><BR/>Hi hedgewitch .. I was so surprised to see so many types of sweet pea .. it is amazing ! Glad you found the type you like !<BR/><BR/>Hi Gail<BR/>I have been out shopping .. very naughty ... eating those awful Cadburys Easter eggs .. you know how it is when you need a chocolate fix ? LOL<BR/>That must be the perennial sweet pea you have .. I have a feeling scent was sacrificed for being a perennial. Too bad .. but it is nice to see the vine with flowers !CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-52740595822347905392008-02-27T12:25:00.000-05:002008-02-27T12:25:00.000-05:00Hello,I missed stopping by lately, but wanted to s...Hello,<BR/><BR/>I missed stopping by lately, but wanted to say hello.<BR/><BR/>I bought a sweet pea a few years ago, have no idea which one but it keeps showing up in the oddest places...very prolific. It didn't have the sweet fragrance that I remember sweet peas had and should have.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-34888781104100934752008-02-27T10:52:00.000-05:002008-02-27T10:52:00.000-05:00ah, yes.. sweetpeas!I haven't grown them the last ...ah, yes.. sweetpeas!<BR/><BR/>I haven't grown them the last 2 years, and I missed them SO much! <BR/><BR/>Have seed collected from previous years to use, so trying (!) not to buy any more this year.. but if I did, it would be the lovely dark purple and red ones (it has them listed as MATUCANA on your link - I didn't know the name before, so thanks for this)fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-67743434613200864062008-02-27T07:56:00.000-05:002008-02-27T07:56:00.000-05:00Sweet peas are such a beautiful flower, they are s...Sweet peas are such a beautiful flower, they are some of my favorites.<BR/><BR/>Have a very nice day :)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390455875023239060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-83240611577993169792008-02-27T07:14:00.000-05:002008-02-27T07:14:00.000-05:00Hi VPYou still think she is cute after she pick of...Hi VP<BR/>You still think she is cute after she pick off one of my lap top keys ? LOL ... Little Devil !<BR/><BR/>Hi Kethry<BR/>I had no idea how many types there were till I looked again this year .. Holy Crap ! like a candy store ! haha<BR/><BR/>Hi meems<BR/>I know we have HOT/HUMID weather here and I can get them to grow .. so maybe you can too ? There are new types that are heat resistant now as well.<BR/>Thanks for stopping by !<BR/><BR/>Hi Anna<BR/>I love going to sites like that .. <BR/>Now one of Ontario's big nerseries have their new 2008 on line catalog is up and I have been eyeball deep readin on there ! LOL<BR/><BR/>Hi Debbie<BR/>There is nothing like their fragrance is there ? I love it too !CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-41137711435112228932008-02-27T00:16:00.000-05:002008-02-27T00:16:00.000-05:00It gets so hot so early here that my sweet peas ha...It gets so hot so early here that my sweet peas have a really short life and thus cannot turn into weeds. They smell so go they are totally worth it.Aunt Debbi/kurts momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663049154538571378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-57916946903171727492008-02-26T23:16:00.000-05:002008-02-26T23:16:00.000-05:00Isn't that Swallowtail Seed place a hoot. I can li...Isn't that Swallowtail Seed place a hoot. I can linger there for hours. Maybe worse than my blogging. I also like Botanical Seeds. They have pretty seed packets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-900693984335100762008-02-26T22:50:00.000-05:002008-02-26T22:50:00.000-05:00ahhh sweet peas. someone told me just yesterday we...ahhh sweet peas. someone told me just yesterday we can grow them here in Florida. I am having a hard time believing it- just too hot. Maybe I'll give it a try though- just to see.<BR/>meems @ hoe and shovelMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-38925284969024119102008-02-26T19:43:00.000-05:002008-02-26T19:43:00.000-05:00I adore sweetpeas - i've got 6 varieties in packet...I adore sweetpeas - i've got 6 varieties in packets ready to grow when i sow them, and i may yet get more!!!i love the smell, the colours.. everything about them!!<BR/><BR/>keth<BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-28274163082688178242008-02-26T17:45:00.000-05:002008-02-26T17:45:00.000-05:00Hi Joy - glad you like it!And Sophie's so CUTE! I ...Hi Joy - glad you like it!<BR/><BR/>And Sophie's so CUTE! I must put up a picture of our 2 - it's about time that picture of me went anyway...VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-52398495262720604692008-02-26T15:43:00.000-05:002008-02-26T15:43:00.000-05:00Hi VPI enjoyed your blog ! ..and yes .. as long as...Hi VP<BR/>I enjoyed your blog ! ..and yes .. as long as sweet peas have been around they are still one of my favorites .. the scent is so wonderful .. how can anyone resist them !<BR/>JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-42763528595280489952008-02-26T15:12:00.000-05:002008-02-26T15:12:00.000-05:00I can't resist them either - I have them growing u...I can't resist them either - I have them growing up an arch on my allotment and love picking bunch after bunch in the summer as the final task in my harvesting.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog. It's always good to see a new face :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-85112976092824395872008-02-26T15:04:00.000-05:002008-02-26T15:04:00.000-05:00Wiseacre helloooo !I'm still laughing at your memo...Wiseacre helloooo !<BR/>I'm still laughing at your memory problem because I am the same way .. I could lie and say I write everything down, but then I would have to confess about NOT knowing where those papers are .. JEEZ !<BR/>Thanks for the link .. that is one dramatic dark colour !<BR/>Hi matron<BR/>YES ! you must have some scent pleasure with your veg too! It is one of a kind and I love it as well .. pansies do the same thing for me .. just a delicious smell !<BR/>Hi vanillalotus<BR/>I know you are restricted to space with the balcony .. it is hard to deny yourself plants when you just don't have the room .. If I can remember I'll send you the link to the heat tolerant ones .. I'm surprised how many types there are now !<BR/><BR/>PS ... this is my third time typing this and LOOSING IT !!CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-38281066800831074162008-02-26T14:23:00.000-05:002008-02-26T14:23:00.000-05:00I'm trying my first sweet peas this year. In a con...I'm trying my first sweet peas this year. In a container of course because I have a balcony garden. I'm not sure if mine will make it since the heat here is killer. I didn't even bother to look for a heat tolerant kind I just went for the dwarf bijou mix. I hope yours work out I can't wait to smell mine.Priscilla Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353263318112375137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-51568338691714609702008-02-26T13:52:00.000-05:002008-02-26T13:52:00.000-05:00I have just planted a pot of sweet pea seeds in my...I have just planted a pot of sweet pea seeds in my normally 'veggies only' greenhouse. I just can't resist the wonderful perfume.Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-61885207748729036122008-02-26T13:08:00.000-05:002008-02-26T13:08:00.000-05:00Every summer I drive past 'wild' spots filled with...Every summer I drive past 'wild' spots filled with sweet peas and make a mental note I want to add them somewhere in the gardens. I must have a leak somewhere. Each year I make the same stops to check them out and file another note.<BR/><BR/>I might have better luck this year - I just got a reminder. I also flashed back to this:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://wiseacre-gardens.com/plants/wildflower/groundnut.html" REL="nofollow">Apios americana - Groundnut</A><BR/><BR/>I was happy just getting a photo but every time I see it I regret not getting it together to actually try growing some.WiseAcrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383341492994868833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726816697009103332.post-3863220368966710512008-02-26T12:49:00.000-05:002008-02-26T12:49:00.000-05:00Hi again nancyI was just going to say they have di...Hi again nancy<BR/>I was just going to say they have different cultivars that withstand the heat and our humidty better. Now I have to go have a look to check up on that !<BR/>JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.com