tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post2387195766378448156..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Rescue OperationKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48062356775274305082020-08-19T17:26:37.068-07:002020-08-19T17:26:37.068-07:00Yep, I went a little nuts this week, Amelia. It&#...Yep, I went a little nuts this week, Amelia. It's still hot, and also more humid than it usually is here. I don't know how you deal with both heat and humidity on a regular basis.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3658123291029161572020-08-19T13:34:01.228-07:002020-08-19T13:34:01.228-07:00Wow, over the top, even for you! The first one is ...Wow, over the top, even for you! The first one is my favorite, it looks like a Dutch Renaissance painting. i hope the weather has cooled and nothing spontaneously combusted!Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213728819915230871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16823884170319336512020-08-19T10:52:36.951-07:002020-08-19T10:52:36.951-07:00I grew 'Labyrinth' last year and it was a ...I grew 'Labyrinth' last year and it was a pale imitation of this year's edition. It's a different tuber so it may be that what I previously received wasn't actually 'Labyrinth'. This one fits the flower's profile.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72770654578060270372020-08-19T10:49:53.891-07:002020-08-19T10:49:53.891-07:00That aster's been blooming since June, Cathy! ...That aster's been blooming since June, Cathy! Unfortunately, the plant, a California native that spreads by rhizomes, has covered ground aggressively after two years in a row of heavier-than-usual rain. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40503193217475422562020-08-19T04:44:39.561-07:002020-08-19T04:44:39.561-07:00Four vases and all fabulous. I have Labyrinth too ...Four vases and all fabulous. I have Labyrinth too and I love it. It goes so well with the rudbeckia. And I always admire that gorgeous grevillea and the eustoma which looks lovely with the purple gladiolus. I love the Green Star gladiolus too and that adorable little jug.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-531138024555730302020-08-18T23:52:45.585-07:002020-08-18T23:52:45.585-07:00Really love the colours in that first dahlia, and ...Really love the colours in that first dahlia, and paired with the Rudbeckia Sahara it looks so very pretty! I must look out for more Rudbeckias thatvare hardy as we only seem to have yellow on offer here. The blue asters in your second vase also caught my eye... a sign that late summer is here perhaps? I always look forward to aster season and relief from the heat! Have a good (cooler) week Kris!Cathyhttp://www.wordsandherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34667069362924224122020-08-18T11:23:18.017-07:002020-08-18T11:23:18.017-07:00Yes, it was the right thing as this heatwave is cl...Yes, it was the right thing as this heatwave is clearly intent on hanging on awhile yet, Loree. The Amarllyis belladonna looking perky in the garden last week are no more.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86207367602354455762020-08-18T11:21:11.192-07:002020-08-18T11:21:11.192-07:00Thanks Cindy. I think what's exotic is often ...Thanks Cindy. I think what's exotic is often a matter of geography - in my view a peony would be exotic!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17998265153215180042020-08-18T09:42:06.071-07:002020-08-18T09:42:06.071-07:00Better to cut it than just let it all fry, well do...Better to cut it than just let it all fry, well done!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61621649381981225552020-08-18T02:43:03.793-07:002020-08-18T02:43:03.793-07:00As always, exotic, creative and beautiful!As always, exotic, creative and beautiful!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86735335779306386092020-08-17T15:19:39.792-07:002020-08-17T15:19:39.792-07:00Well, Death Valley got that name for a reason. I ...Well, Death Valley got that name for a reason. I feel worse for people in the inland valleys, Eliza. Where my brother lives (in our childhood home), Saturday's temperature reached 112 and all he has is a swamp cooler. It's only 89F here at the moment, which is practically comfortable by comparison. However, the higher temperatures this weekend put a quick end to the last of my pretty Amaryllis belladonna.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85103598050336020752020-08-17T15:13:50.651-07:002020-08-17T15:13:50.651-07:00Thanks Diana! I'm so glad we finished the kit...Thanks Diana! I'm so glad we finished the kitchen last year. I can't imagine dealing with a remodel under present conditions.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70992642178193650052020-08-17T15:12:22.843-07:002020-08-17T15:12:22.843-07:00Plonking flowers is still my favorite way of "...Plonking flowers is still my favorite way of "arranging" them, HB! I'm glad you have some flowers to enjoy while you're in heat hibernation.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2553914919796581852020-08-17T15:11:09.707-07:002020-08-17T15:11:09.707-07:00Getting up REALLY early on Sunday made things easi...Getting up REALLY early on Sunday made things easier, Lisa, although when the marine layer is absent it heats up quickly as soon as the sun comes up.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79741445129782295082020-08-17T15:09:07.510-07:002020-08-17T15:09:07.510-07:00That blue Lisianthus was one that clearly needed r...That blue Lisianthus was one that clearly needed rescue this weekend, Cathy. There were two flowers on that stem but only one was worthy of inclusion in a vase as the other had shriveled in the heat. We're cooler than many areas of Southern California right now but I'll still be happy when temperatures lower enough to work in the garden again; however, if the forecasters are right, that may not happen until next weekend.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4542220160614080992020-08-17T15:05:01.605-07:002020-08-17T15:05:01.605-07:00These are all so lovely, Kris. You combine colors ...These are all so lovely, Kris. You combine colors and textures so well.<br />I've been seeing on the weather news how scorching it is out there right now, all the way up the coast. 130F in Death Valley - I can't imagine it! I hope it doesn't last long and your garden isn't too badly hit. Stay cool and safe.Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29384426790340552492020-08-17T15:04:06.537-07:002020-08-17T15:04:06.537-07:00The color of Dahlia 'Labyrinth' is interes...The color of Dahlia 'Labyrinth' is interesting, Susie. I grew this dahlia last year and it was mostly a creamy color, taking on a slight peachy-pink hue only under some weather conditions. This year, the dahlia's color is consistent with most of the online photos I see of it, much deeper and more dramatic in color. I should note that this isn't the same tuber I used last year. By mistake, distracted by the end stages of our remodel, I let all the tubers I dug up last November desiccate. This 'Labyrinth' tuber and all my other dahlia tubers but one were newly purchased this year. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9427071054343692762020-08-17T14:56:58.145-07:002020-08-17T14:56:58.145-07:00We could use some of those cool November-like days...We could use some of those cool November-like days here, Amanda, especially now that the wildfires have taken off north of Los Angeles. Yes, Death Valley hit 130F/54C this weekend. Even our inland valleys, like the one I grew up in, hit 112F/44C. Luckily, our temperature here near the coast hovered just below 100F/37C at its peak.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51929502316295524312020-08-17T14:50:21.322-07:002020-08-17T14:50:21.322-07:00I'm in love with Dahlia 'Labyrinth' th...I'm in love with Dahlia 'Labyrinth' this year too, Anna. Grevillea are commonly known as spider flower plants but I like the whirligig name better! With respect to Rudbeckia 'Sahara', yes, like many dahlias, the petal color seems to change over time, as well as varying a bit from plant to plant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49458563009793085132020-08-17T14:04:14.195-07:002020-08-17T14:04:14.195-07:00I love the misty mauves, and the simple perfection...I love the misty mauves, and the simple perfection in the kitchen.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43247885641882258532020-08-17T13:42:20.676-07:002020-08-17T13:42:20.676-07:00Yep even lazy me went and picked some flowers know...Yep even lazy me went and picked some flowers knowing otherwise they would be toast. My creations are plonks, nothing like your beauties. Love the Dahlias! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83238919334591629322020-08-17T13:31:49.111-07:002020-08-17T13:31:49.111-07:00Love all of these colors. I am glad you got out in...Love all of these colors. I am glad you got out in the inferno and rescued these blooms. Happy IAVOM.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86723155120173859592020-08-17T12:56:39.075-07:002020-08-17T12:56:39.075-07:00Four vases - what a treat for us! I will go for #2...Four vases - what a treat for us! I will go for #2, but you know I am a sucker for your 'blue' lisianthus! I like the contrast of pale and subtle blooms against the foliage in #3 too. Let's hope things cool down for you soonCathyhttp://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-56739196782837553612020-08-17T12:19:42.265-07:002020-08-17T12:19:42.265-07:00Four vases and all amazing. The glads are a senti...Four vases and all amazing. The glads are a sentimental favorite. They're so strong and healthy-looking. I'm curious about D. 'Labyrinth', does yours always have the apricot coloring? Susiehttp://pbmgarden.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26991845504476142492020-08-17T11:54:09.724-07:002020-08-17T11:54:09.724-07:00So many beauties Kris, and I think my favourite is...So many beauties Kris, and I think my favourite is vase no. 1. And I love the vase too - it looks like a bubble with all those beautiful colours swirling around! With the heat that your garden copes with (and you) I think it is amazing how well the flowers cope with a searing sun. I heard this afternoon that the highest temperature ever recorded anywhere was achieved in a Californian desert. 54C? Something like that. How hot it must be for you, even though you are on the coast doesn't bear thinking about. It's 16 C here today. Like a mild November day - grey, grey, misty, murky, very cool and altogether a very disappointing day for the height of summer! Thank you for your wonderful vases! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2020/08/possibly-last-post-and-sizzlingly-hot.htmlthe running wavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935779419652043366noreply@blogger.com