tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post1966680307628068600..comments2023-06-12T05:47:10.176-07:00Comments on Books and Gardens: Disney And A New HobbySusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-76771206479066081902012-06-21T14:16:34.045-07:002012-06-21T14:16:34.045-07:00Yes, ditto...that gorgeous tree filled with purple...Yes, ditto...that gorgeous tree filled with purple flowers is a Jacaranda although it looks similar to a Vitex. It's native to South America but it can grow in climates with mild winters. Ours freeze back at 28 degrees F, but still there are a few here in Houston. David/:0)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-83964081888039455652012-06-21T08:18:41.229-07:002012-06-21T08:18:41.229-07:00Really, you love it? I think I feel the last slive...Really, you love it? I think I feel the last sliver of mommy guilt slipping away. Thanks CM.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-8576990087830631842012-06-21T08:16:05.176-07:002012-06-21T08:16:05.176-07:00Probably with descriptions like "weird old ba...Probably with descriptions like "weird old bat".Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-12767775767278710632012-06-20T19:08:11.269-07:002012-06-20T19:08:11.269-07:00You went on vacation and ended up harassing the Di...You went on vacation and ended up harassing the Disney staff? I LOVE IT!! I was going to guess a vitex on steroids for the mystery tree.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-28229458751181277762012-06-20T18:37:53.985-07:002012-06-20T18:37:53.985-07:00Oh Susan, I have that EXACT response to discipline...Oh Susan, I have that EXACT response to disciplined limited places like Disneyland. I expect the young employees found you entertaining and it gave them something to talk to each other about in the bar after work.linniewhttp://linniew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-10888909443016029892012-06-19T16:08:20.955-07:002012-06-19T16:08:20.955-07:00Thanks Mark. Your blog looks super interesting too...Thanks Mark. Your blog looks super interesting too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-85055098240669558002012-06-19T10:22:06.289-07:002012-06-19T10:22:06.289-07:00Love your blog! Your newest follower!
Mark @ roo...Love your blog! Your newest follower! <br /><br />Mark @ room363Mark Norkaitishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112531493747432073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-70853438288597164072012-06-18T09:27:35.690-07:002012-06-18T09:27:35.690-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-83425976473554368242012-06-18T09:17:29.135-07:002012-06-18T09:17:29.135-07:00The colour from them hit me in the eye as soon as ...The colour from them hit me in the eye as soon as I was out of the airport.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-83640447861841498542012-06-18T04:48:31.345-07:002012-06-18T04:48:31.345-07:00Hi Susan, I guess most people who go to Disneyworl...Hi Susan, I guess most people who go to Disneyworld don't focus on the gardens? It must be weird gardening at night. I'm glad you had a good time, I'm sure it must be such fun there. I love that curly conifer thing. cheers, catmintSue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-22109591664160540502012-06-17T23:03:13.896-07:002012-06-17T23:03:13.896-07:00The jacaranda is my favorite tree also; they are c...The jacaranda is my favorite tree also; they are currently blooming all over San Diego. It is the prettiest time of year.gardenenvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183468651416567720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-24231317718631877312012-06-17T20:42:10.717-07:002012-06-17T20:42:10.717-07:00Thanks for the info. I will have to enjoy the tree...Thanks for the info. I will have to enjoy the trees from afar, there is no hope of growing them here.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-31840849907005520462012-06-17T20:37:22.730-07:002012-06-17T20:37:22.730-07:00Thanks Mary. I read H.E. Bates "Under the Jac...Thanks Mary. I read H.E. Bates "Under the Jacaranda Tree" many years ago. Now I have a visual image to add to the experience.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-78267977396450499782012-06-17T19:49:14.421-07:002012-06-17T19:49:14.421-07:00Those are my favourite trees. Jacaranda! What a ...Those are my favourite trees. Jacaranda! What a colour...Mary Oxendale Spensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922128146683859667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-21629110994382420842012-06-17T12:32:52.757-07:002012-06-17T12:32:52.757-07:00I think it's a Jacaranda tree in the photo.
T...I think it's a Jacaranda tree in the photo.<br /><br />The gardens at Disney are beautiful throughout all their facilities. There have been a number of Travel Channel and HGTV specials so you could look those up when you get home. Have fun!Shirley/Rock-Oak-Deerhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com