tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post2047695823433391439..comments2024-03-18T18:57:11.287-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Reaching Critical MassKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22459741892415276412013-11-12T11:47:40.449-08:002013-11-12T11:47:40.449-08:00All too true, Angie. Although we have a mild clim...All too true, Angie. Although we have a mild climate that allows year-round gardening, there are still things I'd like to grow that wouldn't last a nanosecond here. Like herbaceous peonies!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24160632076434754552013-11-12T11:45:50.717-08:002013-11-12T11:45:50.717-08:00That's the benefit of having a "new"...That's the benefit of having a "new" house, Peter. If I factor in the grass I still plan to remove/reduce, I actually could actually continue buying new plants for quite a long time; however, I could put us in the poor house before I finish if I continue at the current rate.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3454181338535457582013-11-12T11:42:03.203-08:002013-11-12T11:42:03.203-08:00Yes, and my picture doesn't come near to givin...Yes, and my picture doesn't come near to giving it justice!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13031185296389201212013-11-12T11:41:25.402-08:002013-11-12T11:41:25.402-08:00Believe it or not, Eric, they did have a rusty met...Believe it or not, Eric, they did have a rusty metal pig with wings. It was painted in bright shades of orange, yellow and green. I didn't check on the price but don't count on getting it for Christmas.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79298573189377365492013-11-12T11:39:27.857-08:002013-11-12T11:39:27.857-08:00I still haven't heard from the sponsor, Shirle...I still haven't heard from the sponsor, Shirley, but, yes, it does appear that I was one of the winners. Yay!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71950824596159991812013-11-12T11:38:33.784-08:002013-11-12T11:38:33.784-08:00I have to admit that the size of the Leucadendron ...I have to admit that the size of the Leucadendron at Seaside intimidated me a bit. I have 4 now and if any of them grow anywhere near that big, I'm going to need to do serious remodeling of my garden beds.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-528421032747629422013-11-12T11:36:22.646-08:002013-11-12T11:36:22.646-08:00That blue Salvia was everywhere! It was taller th...That blue Salvia was everywhere! It was taller than I am in places (and I'm not short).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26730148091856270852013-11-12T11:34:51.340-08:002013-11-12T11:34:51.340-08:00The need is almost visceral, isn't it? I'...The need is almost visceral, isn't it? I'm afraid I've got a collector's mindset.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6679316959439184232013-11-12T11:31:01.371-08:002013-11-12T11:31:01.371-08:00Of course, as soon as we reach critical mass, we c...Of course, as soon as we reach critical mass, we can always decide on a new design direction, starting the process all over again ;) ...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34254424865999540382013-11-12T10:13:35.796-08:002013-11-12T10:13:35.796-08:00Can we ever have too many :) I love plant shoppin...Can we ever have too many :) I love plant shopping - I never give room for them a thought. You've some beauties there Kris - how we covet what we can't have ;)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81387386987204918602013-11-11T17:58:28.721-08:002013-11-11T17:58:28.721-08:00Yea for plant shopping! You got some fun things a...Yea for plant shopping! You got some fun things and it sounds like you want to do even more shopping for your other areas. You actually have space to buy for. How cool is that?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-576259565086764972013-11-11T15:10:12.308-08:002013-11-11T15:10:12.308-08:00That bank of Salvias is stunning!That bank of Salvias is stunning!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57019007202999463752013-11-11T11:40:08.954-08:002013-11-11T11:40:08.954-08:00How much for a rusty metal pig and can I get one w...How much for a rusty metal pig and can I get one with wings?ericnphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863499116207117336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76693918460127152922013-11-11T10:23:46.442-08:002013-11-11T10:23:46.442-08:00Critical mass is a good way of putting it. It see...Critical mass is a good way of putting it. It seems we can all find room for one more though if it's something we think we need.<br /><br />Congratulations on winning a prize in the book giveaway! At least I think that was you.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2136411285647492702013-11-11T09:36:44.866-08:002013-11-11T09:36:44.866-08:00What a good bunch of plants you came home with! Yo...What a good bunch of plants you came home with! You go girl. I'm kind of obsessed with that huge Leucadendron image,danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41781243332714615292013-11-11T02:55:33.337-08:002013-11-11T02:55:33.337-08:00Nice haul there! And that swathe of Salvia, wow!Nice haul there! And that swathe of Salvia, wow!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44016679761604981102013-11-10T20:36:50.782-08:002013-11-10T20:36:50.782-08:00It is interesting how we "need' these pla...It is interesting how we "need' these plants! Your post reminded me I need to buy more California poppy seeds to throw in my pots. They bloom in the spring here and then I pull them. But they remind me of CA so much. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34057194840265839052013-11-10T18:43:10.617-08:002013-11-10T18:43:10.617-08:00Critical mass! :) I think I'm beginning to r...Critical mass! :) I think I'm beginning to reach that in my garden, too! Love the rusty stuff, and all the different plants you picked up.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com