tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post1723029068786064254..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: More bulb blooms!Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62832559662144217892020-03-09T14:37:15.674-07:002020-03-09T14:37:15.674-07:00My soil is heavy on sand, which affects my waterin...My soil is heavy on sand, which affects my watering schedule but I'm still working on improving it to increase water retention. A deep watering once a month during summer is a great goal.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91923553069139943342020-03-09T09:38:15.572-07:002020-03-09T09:38:15.572-07:00Per Annette's comment about coleonema, here in...Per Annette's comment about coleonema, here in central California we grow it on once a month summer H20 (after establishment, natch). And oh, that third vase! Love love love the colors and the lotus perfect touch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25878707265032735212020-03-04T18:53:25.043-08:002020-03-04T18:53:25.043-08:00The weather gods are anything but beneficent, Anna...The weather gods are anything but beneficent, Anna.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9371185222365539262020-03-04T18:48:17.414-08:002020-03-04T18:48:17.414-08:00Southern California offers a great growing environ...Southern California offers a great growing environment, Cindy - at least if you ignore the water issue.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55573704941776337752020-03-04T13:24:49.760-08:002020-03-04T13:24:49.760-08:00Oh how inconsiderate of those tulips to close thei...Oh how inconsiderate of those tulips to close their petals and sulk! Those anemones are beautiful Kris especially the tall blues. I hope those weather gods push the rain clouds in your direction soon.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39510537689212544412020-03-04T13:18:59.702-08:002020-03-04T13:18:59.702-08:00No matter how many times I see your arrangements, ...No matter how many times I see your arrangements, it is still hard for me to grasp that all of it grows in your garden, just at your fingertips. Every arrangement is lovely and it's hard to pick a favorite.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33213300487269044332020-03-03T10:56:10.123-08:002020-03-03T10:56:10.123-08:00It's a cheerful vase, Loree!It's a cheerful vase, Loree!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58185252400651430972020-03-03T10:55:20.243-08:002020-03-03T10:55:20.243-08:00A rapid jump in temperature almost always seems to...A rapid jump in temperature almost always seems to trigger aphid infestations here, Susie. We're warm and dry once today but the temperatures should slowly decline as the week proceeds and - hopefully - rain approaches.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21238993937284836372020-03-03T10:52:17.480-08:002020-03-03T10:52:17.480-08:00The chance of rain this weekend currently sits bel...The chance of rain this weekend currently sits below 25% but the numbers for the middle of next week are now more promising. Fingers crossed!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23478465296847541442020-03-03T10:49:41.497-08:002020-03-03T10:49:41.497-08:00I'd say the Coleonema needs a moderate amount ...I'd say the Coleonema needs a moderate amount of water to thrive, Annette. As our rainy season is generally limited to October through March, summer irrigation is necessary here. Succulents are nearly the only plants that can get by on winter rain alone.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4835185399450428202020-03-03T10:46:24.111-08:002020-03-03T10:46:24.111-08:00Thanks Amanda! I'm pretty pleased with the an...Thanks Amanda! I'm pretty pleased with the anemones too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55288938040334444532020-03-03T09:19:36.016-08:002020-03-03T09:19:36.016-08:00I am surprised how much I love the first vase, sin...I am surprised how much I love the first vase, since I am not a big fan of pink. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77431771309631465332020-03-03T08:30:28.209-08:002020-03-03T08:30:28.209-08:00Wowed by your anemones, which look perfect despite...Wowed by your anemones, which look perfect despite the aphid attack. I have so few aphids haven't bothered mine so far. Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia' is well worth a closer look. Very pretty arrangements, all three. Have a great week Kris! I'll keep fingers crossed you get some rain. No amount of watering seems as effective as the real thing.Susie @ pbmGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405047006217308676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41792422612119723502020-03-03T03:05:25.171-08:002020-03-03T03:05:25.171-08:00I do hope that you get the predicted rain. I want ...I do hope that you get the predicted rain. I want to see your vases full of flowers like this. They are so cheerful. Happy IAVOM.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66938718407195584242020-03-03T00:45:50.174-08:002020-03-03T00:45:50.174-08:00Such tropical abundance, Kris, simply beautiful! J...Such tropical abundance, Kris, simply beautiful! Just checked out the coleonema which is too pretty, but it likes fresh soil which I only have in winter. Guess it'd need to be watered all summer, what do you think? Have a good week :)Annettehttps://personaleden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55846780858655452992020-03-02T22:41:11.251-08:002020-03-02T22:41:11.251-08:00My fellow bloggers have said it already - your ane...My fellow bloggers have said it already - your anemones are glorious! Gorgeous soft colours which are so feminine and pretty. Lovely vases, all of them - as always! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2020/03/in-foraged-vase-on-monday.htmlthe running wavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935779419652043366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19984085226173673102020-03-02T18:09:05.499-08:002020-03-02T18:09:05.499-08:00We've had 2 March Miracles so another is alway...We've had 2 March Miracles so another is always possible!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48351909152891275822020-03-02T18:07:58.590-08:002020-03-02T18:07:58.590-08:00I'll keep my fingers crossed for you as well t...I'll keep my fingers crossed for you as well then, Diana! Rain is possible again this coming weekend and the prospects look stronger than they were with the last storm but ridges of high pressure air keep redirecting the rain away from us so I'm not feeling confident.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58115904862710761552020-03-02T18:05:46.523-08:002020-03-02T18:05:46.523-08:00We had such wonderful rain last year, Marijke - 16...We had such wonderful rain last year, Marijke - 160% of our "normal" level. I didn't expect that again this year but it would have been nice to at least reach our seasonal average. "Drought" is once again on everyone's lips here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-37216977204669803452020-03-02T18:01:50.790-08:002020-03-02T18:01:50.790-08:00Unfortunately, the anemones aren't going to la...Unfortunately, the anemones aren't going to last long as all were planted at the same time. Next year I may plant more but on a staggered schedule to prolong their flower power!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89107913862075750882020-03-02T14:50:24.587-08:002020-03-02T14:50:24.587-08:00Lovely vases, as always, Kris! How you keep coming...Lovely vases, as always, Kris! How you keep coming up with such varied combinations is nothing short of amazing. And those anemones are simply beautiful. <br />Fingers crossed for rain!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21014744875087360152020-03-02T13:07:29.146-08:002020-03-02T13:07:29.146-08:00March should be the beginning of our rain. I hope ...March should be the beginning of our rain. I hope with you.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49921320649212820932020-03-02T11:46:39.245-08:002020-03-02T11:46:39.245-08:00Hello Kris,
It's great that I don't have t...Hello Kris,<br />It's great that I don't have to make a choice because I love all the bouquets.<br />You are waiting for rain and in Holland people have enough of the grey and rainy days. Last month more than 100 mm came down. <br />Have a wonderful day<br />Flowergreatings MarijkeMarijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15446975985479124912020-03-02T09:00:39.187-08:002020-03-02T09:00:39.187-08:00Gosh, you do have a lot of bulbs, Kris, and your v...Gosh, you do have a lot of bulbs, Kris, and your vases are reaping the benefits. I especially like the middle one, from both front and backCathyhttp://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com