tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post1970174945238711617..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Fall at South Coast Botanic GardenKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15734018872038336132018-10-19T19:01:33.734-07:002018-10-19T19:01:33.734-07:00I can't claim any inside knowledge of the gard...I can't claim any inside knowledge of the garden's finances but I've heard via the grapevine that the garden has a solid pocketbook but, until recently, didn't have management in place with a plan about how best to use it. There's a lot in the queue but it looks to me that they're focusing on work with long-term revenue-generating benefits.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-64840234101037795692018-10-19T12:17:24.558-07:002018-10-19T12:17:24.558-07:00There is one of those vines in the neighborhood an...There is one of those vines in the neighborhood and I always think I should stop and get a photo. It seems to vanish in the winter and reappear in warm weather. <br /><br />Dazzzling Ceibas, but that huge succulent wall is eyepopping! Have they gotten better budget lately? That beast would not be cheap. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34731173820697900092018-10-19T08:57:38.084-07:002018-10-19T08:57:38.084-07:00I can't stop thinking how good that Senna look...I can't stop thinking how good that Senna looks, Anna. I think I need to find another one and plant it where it can shine like that one.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73473396794978117422018-10-19T07:11:51.704-07:002018-10-19T07:11:51.704-07:00So many beautiful views and plants. I really like ...So many beautiful views and plants. I really like that Senna shrub - very pretty. And, I''m excited to see the the process of creating a green wall. It already looks beautiful. Your very last sentence made me happy!<br />~ Anna K<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63423561662131605382018-10-18T18:00:28.609-07:002018-10-18T18:00:28.609-07:00That vine has an eye popping color, Pat. Never ha...That vine has an eye popping color, Pat. Never having grown it myself, I've no idea what's involved in maintaining it, although my own experience with vines is that generally it's all about controlling their exuberance.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9549672110968465642018-10-18T17:58:23.805-07:002018-10-18T17:58:23.805-07:00It disturbed me too when I heard about the loss of...It disturbed me too when I heard about the loss of wildlife associated with draining the lake, Linda. I have fond memories of sitting across from it with my mother-in-law, who was an avid birder. Even some of the smaller visitors that come with school tours remember the lake and ask about it. We're hoping the garden develops a sustainable replacement within the next several years.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79356633300007708382018-10-18T17:53:27.433-07:002018-10-18T17:53:27.433-07:00I'm just impressed they gave it the right amou...I'm just impressed they gave it the right amount of room to grow properly, Diana. My poor plant is slammed up against a fence!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54846682864199069992018-10-18T15:06:06.341-07:002018-10-18T15:06:06.341-07:00Their Senna has been beautifully pruned to a perfe...Their Senna has been beautifully pruned to a perfect hemisphere <3Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80249800413311316512018-10-18T11:15:39.980-07:002018-10-18T11:15:39.980-07:00This place is amazing ! Of course the colors are k...This place is amazing ! Of course the colors are killing me, unlike here in zone 7a. Wondering about the coral vine and if it would work in my garden, it would have to be low maintenance for my energy level.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14262354552652600282018-10-18T08:51:59.451-07:002018-10-18T08:51:59.451-07:00The info about the lake/birds is rather shocking.The info about the lake/birds is rather shocking.Linda from Each Little Worldhttp://eachlittleworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69612388149037559502018-10-18T08:47:56.343-07:002018-10-18T08:47:56.343-07:00Yes, that vine had me wondering if I had a sunny s...Yes, that vine had me wondering if I had a sunny space somewhere where one could climb with abandon. I think I'd be afraid to position it next to my lath house.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21223363422128703992018-10-18T08:45:47.899-07:002018-10-18T08:45:47.899-07:00I'm looking forward to its completion too, Jan...I'm looking forward to its completion too, Jane!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22863322068827176802018-10-18T08:45:13.868-07:002018-10-18T08:45:13.868-07:00Sadly, that's so true, Loree. And at the same ...Sadly, that's so true, Loree. And at the same time, we need those corners all the more.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-64672068152072762992018-10-18T06:03:35.771-07:002018-10-18T06:03:35.771-07:00What a treat, such glorious flowers, how wonderful...What a treat, such glorious flowers, how wonderful to have such beauties in October. If I could take just one thing home with me it would be the coral vine. Oh and the gorgeous butterflies.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73200769832597964092018-10-18T01:28:22.669-07:002018-10-18T01:28:22.669-07:00I’m a big fan of green walls and the one you’ve po...I’m a big fan of green walls and the one you’ve posted here is wonderful. I love the pattern. It will look stunning when it’s finished.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326022802944960576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15991394579265214812018-10-17T22:00:44.866-07:002018-10-17T22:00:44.866-07:00In times like these finding a corner of the world ...In times like these finding a corner of the world where all is right is no small achievement! Love that green wall, the pattern is fabulous.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40793963364394337812018-10-17T19:42:19.259-07:002018-10-17T19:42:19.259-07:00I've seen Jewels of Opar in 2 SoCal public gar...I've seen Jewels of Opar in 2 SoCal public gardens now but I've only found the plants in a local garden center once. I just ordered some on-line, though!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88107572429810707642018-10-17T19:31:20.431-07:002018-10-17T19:31:20.431-07:00My brother says I just need to be more patient whe...My brother says I just need to be more patient when photographing butterflies - and birds, and squirrels...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46780559504234274092018-10-17T19:29:54.050-07:002018-10-17T19:29:54.050-07:00The workmen carried out multiple flats of succulen...The workmen carried out multiple flats of succulents even as I watched. I expect they'll need a lot more before they're done, Eliza.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-38136492095566088862018-10-17T19:28:16.610-07:002018-10-17T19:28:16.610-07:00I wish I'd given my Senna the space to grow in...I wish I'd given my Senna the space to grow in a tree shape. The Mediterranean Garden looked somewhat worn. They need to add some South African Leucadendrons and Australian Grevilleas to give that area more year-round appeal.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9815556638237807502018-10-17T19:24:19.613-07:002018-10-17T19:24:19.613-07:00It was a garden docent meeting, hence the choice o...It was a garden docent meeting, hence the choice of site. If you ever retire, Peter, I suspect you could attach yourself to any number of wonderful gardens.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29941047139267626902018-10-17T19:22:30.641-07:002018-10-17T19:22:30.641-07:00I tried to take a photo of a very patient cloudles...I tried to take a photo of a very patient cloudless sulphur butterfly too but my camera just refused to focus!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61344688794949121292018-10-17T19:21:06.180-07:002018-10-17T19:21:06.180-07:00The vertical wall is a nice addition to the garden...The vertical wall is a nice addition to the garden. I'll be interesting to see how it holds up over time.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53246248108472052282018-10-17T18:18:19.331-07:002018-10-17T18:18:19.331-07:00Lovely! I've always enjoyed Jewels of Opar--so...Lovely! I've always enjoyed Jewels of Opar--so delicate and interesting. The Floss Silk trees are stunning! And how fun to have butterflies visiting the Mexican Sunflowers! :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72816078644435859162018-10-17T13:08:34.698-07:002018-10-17T13:08:34.698-07:00A fun walk in a beautiful garden. It looks wonder...A fun walk in a beautiful garden. It looks wonderful and nice to hear you've had enough rain to refresh gardens in your area.<br /><br />You got some nice butterfly shots even if they were a bit uncooperative.Shirleyhttps://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com