tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post3314816502805380204..comments2024-03-07T10:06:13.620-05:00Comments on View from Federal Twist: Garden Diary: SlateJames Goldenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-34502502633363833952012-02-28T17:16:28.313-05:002012-02-28T17:16:28.313-05:00I don't think any of us can come close to Dian...I don't think any of us can come close to Diana's superb description. Thanks, Victoria.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-77589756708592283282012-02-26T12:53:15.023-05:002012-02-26T12:53:15.023-05:00Slate! I don't think I can describe that choic...Slate! I don't think I can describe that choice nearly as elegantly as Diana at Elephant's Eye, so I shall just say: "Go, James!"Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-54698537732191829382012-02-25T23:17:55.880-05:002012-02-25T23:17:55.880-05:00Thanks, Michael. I'll try to abide by the term...Thanks, Michael. I'll try to abide by the terms of the award. Five other blogs? Now let's see. You've already chosen one of my potential awardees!James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-46306547274624869112012-02-25T23:16:05.389-05:002012-02-25T23:16:05.389-05:00Great idea, Michael. I found sedum growing in a we...Great idea, Michael. I found sedum growing in a wet area at Federal Twist and used it as a temporary ground cover in another area. I've been surprised how well it does in wet ground. I had expected it to want dry ground. Though one sedum is not all sedums.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-24945802377119086542012-02-25T22:58:40.063-05:002012-02-25T22:58:40.063-05:00Michael,
Thanks for the nomination, but my neighb...Michael,<br /><br />Thanks for the nomination, but my neighbor Michael has, I see, nominated me too. I hope this doesn't mean I have to nominate ten other blogs!James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-12045319380018081722012-02-25T22:57:04.360-05:002012-02-25T22:57:04.360-05:00Robert, I do like the way you put it. I seek free ...Robert, I do like the way you put it. I seek free professional advice wherever I can find it.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-10139689672045880712012-02-25T19:18:40.728-05:002012-02-25T19:18:40.728-05:00Hi Jim,
I know Michael at The Gardener's Eye ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I know Michael at The Gardener's Eye already nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award, but I feel I need to do the same! Great minds think alike....oh....and both our names are Michael! Please visit my blog and read about your award!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MichaelDig Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993518443437173921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-80685345687531966842012-02-25T18:25:03.556-05:002012-02-25T18:25:03.556-05:00Hi Jim,
I like your color choice and agree that, ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I like your color choice and agree that, as a background, it is going to give beautiful depth to your garden as well as allow for certain colors to really pop. I'm intrigued by your use of the fountain as a planter. Have you considered sedum? So many varieties and they can keep without constant watering if that is a concern. Just an idea...<br /><br />Looks like things are moving along swimmingly!<br /><br />MichaelDig Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993518443437173921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-89878647028689046122012-02-25T14:07:48.382-05:002012-02-25T14:07:48.382-05:00Hi James,
I would like to nominate you for a Liebs...Hi James,<br />I would like to nominate you for a Liebster Blog Award. I hope you haven't already gotten one! Check out my blog for details. Thanks, MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-20437666650569288632012-02-25T12:17:48.779-05:002012-02-25T12:17:48.779-05:00Cindy, I found had been discounting the colors of ...Cindy, I found had been discounting the colors of the parts of the surroundings one doesn't normally consider "pretty." Once I realized that, I found the slate color everywhere. In addition, slate is a common, and historic, material in Brooklyn 19th century neighborhoods (all sidewalks are slate). I also like the connection with shadow. Because we get only midday sun, there are moving pockets of deep shadow throughout the day. I too wonder what the pool depth will do the the appearance of the water. I've thought of painting the interior of the pool black, slate, or perhaps even a very deep, dark blue. Any suggestions?James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-6655437226169878612012-02-25T12:08:08.101-05:002012-02-25T12:08:08.101-05:00Kerry, I forgot to mention the obvious connection ...Kerry, I forgot to mention the obvious connection with the color of trees in winter. Is Ironsand a loval stone or just a color? The old fountain is about three feet in diameter, I'd guess, and 8 or 9 inches deep.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-75683819375197182122012-02-25T12:05:58.830-05:002012-02-25T12:05:58.830-05:00What a great way to put it. I love "the drama...What a great way to put it. I love "the drama of black, but without the fierce teeth."James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-89140144654230278472012-02-25T03:16:35.330-05:002012-02-25T03:16:35.330-05:00I think in time slate will end up being nothing.
A...I think in time slate will end up being nothing.<br />And 'nothing' is precisely wot u need!<br />Great end to search, James.<br />Best<br />RRobert Webberhttp://www.hegartywebberpartnership.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-29686694360934659032012-02-25T01:24:44.689-05:002012-02-25T01:24:44.689-05:00I like the connection you're made with all the...I like the connection you're made with all the lines (very graphic) within view. (I'm also going to pin this post so I can find it next time I have to deal with fence color.) Also, because your pond is rather deep, I'm interested to see what qualities that will give to the water color, etc.Cindy at enclos*urehttp://enclosuretakerefuge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-15669606222989511172012-02-24T23:52:52.302-05:002012-02-24T23:52:52.302-05:00Yes to the slate. Curiously, we have used in our ...Yes to the slate. Curiously, we have used in our very different environment a similar colour called ironsand. For the Roof, window joinery and the iron pergola.<br />http://www.resene.co.nz/swatches/preview.php?chart=COLORSTEEL%26reg%3B&brand=COLORSTEEL%26reg%3B&name=Ironsand<br />Identifiying the slate as the local colourpoint is very clever.<br />I really like the look of the old fountain as well. From the photos, I am finding it hard to figure out just what size it is. But it's good. KerryThe Field of Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198031456340592151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-8786725175528491732012-02-24T16:06:41.290-05:002012-02-24T16:06:41.290-05:00In life, I imagine I would call that colour charco...In life, I imagine I would call that colour charcoal. The drama of black, but without the fierce teeth.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-27686269604570308592012-02-24T06:46:20.178-05:002012-02-24T06:46:20.178-05:00Peter,
By making the room seem smaller, I hope it...Peter,<br /><br />By making the room seem smaller, I hope it will be given a sense of security and privacy. New York is now firmly in zone 7 and I also hope the warming from the dark walls will advance the season for me. (In contrast, my garden in the country is zone 6, and a cold zone 6. Plants tend to come up very late. I'm happy to hear you like the reuse of the cracked fountain. I haven't decided on how to use the pond in the center. It will have moving water, probably a gentle jet, but not too high. I imagine I'll not be able to prevent myself using aquatic plants of some kind, though the idea of austerity is appealing.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-21767474526143281402012-02-24T06:40:51.834-05:002012-02-24T06:40:51.834-05:00We move forward from here, perhaps into unknown te...We move forward from here, perhaps into unknown territory, perhaps serendipity.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-42390112487501476042012-02-23T23:28:49.986-05:002012-02-23T23:28:49.986-05:00I agree that the dark brown color combines very we...I agree that the dark brown color combines very well with plants. But at the same time it makes the room appear as smaller, the walls come closer together, compared to a lighter color, but that is perhaps the intention.<br /><br />It's a good idea to fill the cracked fountain with mosses and ferns. It will give it a cool look, I think.<br /><br />How will the creation of the center be used? A formal pond?<br /><br />Good luck from Peter!<br /><br />http://biotopedesign.blogspot.com/Peter Gaunitz Landskapsdesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430495231369013811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-67480346721697134032012-02-23T23:15:23.337-05:002012-02-23T23:15:23.337-05:00Yea slate!
EmilyYea slate! <br /><br />EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com