tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post5199636813028901320..comments2024-03-25T14:21:41.058-04:00Comments on In the Fields : Bittersweet Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-49413119537507350832014-01-17T15:28:46.762-05:002014-01-17T15:28:46.762-05:00I would like clear up the thoughts about "inv...I would like clear up the thoughts about "invasiveness" and bittersweet. There are two varieties: American and Oriental. The latter is invasive and illegal to market. The former is fine. Both are toxic to eat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-43814648732105436362013-11-01T12:47:04.586-04:002013-11-01T12:47:04.586-04:00Bittersweet is an invasive vine that threatens man...Bittersweet is an invasive vine that threatens many trees and forests in the Northeast. It is illegal to plant or cultivate in many parts of New England. <br /><br />Just say no to Bittersweet decorations!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-54947559538304655002013-10-03T17:50:05.762-04:002013-10-03T17:50:05.762-04:00Its so perfect for this time of year, dont think w...Its so perfect for this time of year, dont think we get it in Scotland though xxHayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495653287224995397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-40747957494712247702013-10-03T14:31:30.392-04:002013-10-03T14:31:30.392-04:00We were stationed at Hanscom and would wait for th...We were stationed at Hanscom and would wait for the first few crisp nights of fall...I think the cool weather actually prompts them to "open"...we'd climb the hill behind our house on base and harvest our own bittersweet...it grew wild along with Concord grapes...right there on Rt 2a...I sure miss both of those things :)la maison LaFortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113221707629764015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-957292045376107672013-10-03T14:06:52.767-04:002013-10-03T14:06:52.767-04:00Hi Catherine - I really like this post and love fo...Hi Catherine - I really like this post and love following your blog. I have always found it to be calming and inspirational. I am a floral designer and wildcrafter who LOVES bittersweet too! <br />Sally <br />naturaldeisgnsstudio.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774811916590665051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-4158871367186866632013-10-03T08:59:41.276-04:002013-10-03T08:59:41.276-04:00Hi - I'm new to your blog and ADORE it. I'...Hi - I'm new to your blog and ADORE it. I'm having fun scrolling through old posts and pictures. Really beautiful - I'm a new follower!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043603331696042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-47155914254269257412013-10-01T22:31:21.476-04:002013-10-01T22:31:21.476-04:00I was so inspired by your post that I have searche...I was so inspired by your post that I have searched for a nursery that will sell/ship bare root bittersweet stock...what a lovely image!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-9915799816966401162013-10-01T22:19:59.734-04:002013-10-01T22:19:59.734-04:00Never heard of Bittersweet, but it so pretty.Never heard of Bittersweet, but it so pretty.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299100592327267900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-61951800200656863132013-09-30T20:32:59.135-04:002013-09-30T20:32:59.135-04:00Oh...it is quintessential! But, alas, we don't...Oh...it is quintessential! But, alas, we don't see it down here. (except at the market for 14 bucks a stick!)<br /><br />Beautiful image!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-5688919818483827262013-09-30T20:14:22.914-04:002013-09-30T20:14:22.914-04:00I love the simple elegance of bittersweet - one of...I love the simple elegance of bittersweet - one of my favorites for fall decorating!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-38290253280009825032013-09-30T18:25:03.279-04:002013-09-30T18:25:03.279-04:00So lovely. I also love the contrast with the door...So lovely. I also love the contrast with the door color.<br />Lovely missy!<br />xoxo<br />Lisa<br />LeeshideawayLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168353389781006789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-63077646864326167652013-09-30T16:52:40.750-04:002013-09-30T16:52:40.750-04:00I love bittersweet but have never seen it growing....I love bittersweet but have never seen it growing. I do have some faux bittersweet-it just screams fall to me. Thanks for sharing.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-67044426735404959032013-09-30T14:00:11.283-04:002013-09-30T14:00:11.283-04:00"Bittersweet" is very symbolic to me.
..."Bittersweet" is very symbolic to me. <br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-16909493089338151762013-09-30T13:24:09.021-04:002013-09-30T13:24:09.021-04:00Simply Beautiful!
Simply Beautiful!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-49414239707490970762013-09-30T12:40:39.329-04:002013-09-30T12:40:39.329-04:00http://landscaping.about.com/cs/groundcovervines1/...http://landscaping.about.com/cs/groundcovervines1/a/bittersweet.htm this might be helpful! <br />Lady Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118924605331267248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-83487187247247509202013-09-30T11:45:40.448-04:002013-09-30T11:45:40.448-04:00I too love it for fall decorating, but in nature (...I too love it for fall decorating, but in nature (at least in VA, NJ, and Cape Cod, places I garden) it is horribly invasive! I rip it out by the wheelbarrowfuls all summer long! <br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12348413454156667639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-75415628654142342062013-09-30T10:45:43.686-04:002013-09-30T10:45:43.686-04:00Bittersweet brings back many childhood memories. M...Bittersweet brings back many childhood memories. My grandmother used it to decorate, every Fall and into Christmas, as well.<br /><br />The wreath is beautiful!Pat@BPMhttp://backporchmusings.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-17404350558099954312013-09-30T09:47:28.305-04:002013-09-30T09:47:28.305-04:00Dear Doda,
Thank you for telling me. We don't...Dear Doda, <br />Thank you for telling me. We don't have any in the house but if we do, I will be very careful with it. Thanks again for letting me know! <br />Best, <br />Catherine Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-22795266658074122092013-09-30T09:35:22.440-04:002013-09-30T09:35:22.440-04:00please be careful with the little ones..it is dead...please be careful with the little ones..it is deadly poisonous! Every part of it.Dodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674812616431635024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-62893858002278714772013-09-30T08:56:26.844-04:002013-09-30T08:56:26.844-04:00We were in Maine for the weekend and saw bitterswe...We were in Maine for the weekend and saw bittersweet wreaths for sale and also on display in shops etc. It's a beautiful natural vine and perfect for fall but we don't have it up here in New Brunswick, that I know of. Your wreath is lovely. Enjoy!Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-77515822351751053542013-09-30T07:47:23.169-04:002013-09-30T07:47:23.169-04:00I love bittersweet, and am looking forward to goin...I love bittersweet, and am looking forward to going out and picking some in the next month. And I'm wondering if this is a clue as to what coast you are on? I love seeing a post up from you. Like the new name! Donna :) Lady Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118924605331267248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-91004547726226125502013-09-30T07:08:44.030-04:002013-09-30T07:08:44.030-04:00I love bittersweet and pumpkins -- the perfect dec...I love bittersweet and pumpkins -- the perfect decoration for fall.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-39334233635031615042013-09-30T07:01:21.814-04:002013-09-30T07:01:21.814-04:00The bittersweet makes a beautiful wreath. Valerie...The bittersweet makes a beautiful wreath. ValerieGardening in a Sandboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637549836563211475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-90505950681822818982013-09-30T02:34:49.508-04:002013-09-30T02:34:49.508-04:00yes, good choice, in observing.yes, good choice, in observing.Thoughts for the dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166340365607117445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-90569707282892925412013-09-29T23:29:43.291-04:002013-09-29T23:29:43.291-04:00I love bittersweet. I make a wreath of it every y...I love bittersweet. I make a wreath of it every year at this time too. Beautiful time of year.trisuvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01201086895175065156noreply@blogger.com