tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post115379649336302480..comments2024-01-16T17:40:13.951-05:00Comments on Somewhere in NJ: Chaste tree - Deep Cut GardensLauraHinNJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1153884141905756622006-07-25T22:22:00.000-05:002006-07-25T22:22:00.000-05:00Madcapmum and Bev: I read a little about the folkl...Madcapmum and Bev: I read a little about the folklore of this plant - think it is also known as Monk's Pepper, somehow it was thought to ensure chastity, hence the name.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1153879542260264222006-07-25T21:05:00.000-05:002006-07-25T21:05:00.000-05:00The skipper IDs seem about right to me. I knew of...The skipper IDs seem about right to me. I knew of the Chaste Tree from herbal medicine, but had no idea that it looked like that. Really looks quite beautiful. For Laura who asked about squirrels eating tomatoes a couple of comments above - yes, we've had trouble with Red squirrels eating tomatoes. I've often found young squirrels sitting in the middle of a tomato that they had eaten the side out out. They would be covered with juice and seeds, so no doubt about what they were up to!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1153866638185371972006-07-25T17:30:00.000-05:002006-07-25T17:30:00.000-05:00What a beautiful bush. I can see why the butterfli...What a beautiful bush. I can see why the butterflies and moths would visit there. It looks to be quite large. Now I need to go see if I can find a listing for one, locally.<BR/><BR/>It is so nice to hear about your dog. Aren't they just the best company?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1153841753650405212006-07-25T10:35:00.000-05:002006-07-25T10:35:00.000-05:00The name "Chaste Tree" has me intrigued. I think I...The name "Chaste Tree" has me intrigued. I think I'm going to have to do some internet research on that.Madcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966173518099250557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1153838899502591322006-07-25T09:48:00.000-05:002006-07-25T09:48:00.000-05:00Question for all you gardeners..I was talking to m...Question for all you gardeners..I was talking to my brother last night, he lives in Old Bridge. He has a small veggie garden, fenced. He did find a baby bunny in there, having salad - and fixed the hole. Then he said something was still eating his tomatoes. Turns out, it was a gray squirrel. I didn't realize gray squirrels liked tomatoes! Anyone else have squirrels invading gardens? No doubt on this, the squirrel was sitting up, holding the tomato like a walnut, and feasting. If he knew my brother better, he'd think again about it - could end up as squirrel stew!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1153799833987442062006-07-24T22:57:00.000-05:002006-07-24T22:57:00.000-05:00What a wonderful place to wander around in. Love y...What a wonderful place to wander around in. Love your butterfly pics. I didn't know you were a master gardener, but probably should have realized it from the fab. photos you've posted of your own garden.Pam in Tucsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030449989883826414noreply@blogger.com