tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3531886363285922939..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Plant Shopping: Green Touch and H&H NurseriesKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51778343402377850932021-05-17T13:20:26.864-07:002021-05-17T13:20:26.864-07:00Oh thanks Kris 😄 I should have remembered where ...Oh thanks Kris 😄 I should have remembered where California - hangs head in great shame! I will check an online world clock. Looks like I'm in for a late night.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25986782896055435452021-05-15T13:57:08.592-07:002021-05-15T13:57:08.592-07:00Thanks for the input, Kay (and for forwarding a ph...Thanks for the input, Kay (and for forwarding a photo of the plant at Sherman Gardens). I can already tell the Gomphostigma gets woody but we'll see if I can manage that and its size - and water requirements - where I've placed it in partial shade.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40497319560201121992021-05-15T13:53:50.378-07:002021-05-15T13:53:50.378-07:00No, I'm in California on the western coast of ...No, I'm in California on the western coast of the US. I'm on US Pacific Time. The US actually has 6 (!) time zones when you count Hawaii and Alaska. Pacific Time runs 3 hours behind Eastern Time so, when it's midnight on the east coast it's 9PM here. When working at one company, we had a UK (London-based) affiliate and my (now vague) recollection is that the time difference between Los Angeles and London was either 8 hours or 8.5 hours. Assuming Culp's lecture is keyed to US Eastern Time, I'd guess the time difference for you is on the order of 5-5.5 hours.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67432929666259338592021-05-15T13:45:11.590-07:002021-05-15T13:45:11.590-07:00The humming of the electric lines didn't bothe...The humming of the electric lines didn't bother me at all, Anna, but the traffic noise from the nearby freeway at the first location drove me crazy until I got used to it.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16009359232321164082021-05-15T06:10:56.536-07:002021-05-15T06:10:56.536-07:00Plant shopping, especially at a nursery I have not...Plant shopping, especially at a nursery I have not been to before was so fulfilling, especially with someone of your plant knowledge. I have seen Gomphostigma virgatum “Otter bush” planted in two locations. At Sherman Library & Garden, it was in the Moon Garden/Sun Garden, first planted in Oct 2019 with Delphinium etc. companion plants., which receives a lot of water. It remains at SCBG in the lavender garden, nearest the Garden for the Senses, which receives moderate water, and because it was planted much earlier, it was larger and woody underneath, but still beautiful. Kay A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18409324671756954457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21105356771176425152021-05-15T04:24:36.829-07:002021-05-15T04:24:36.829-07:00PS Kris, a silly question but are you on Eastern T...PS Kris, a silly question but are you on Eastern Time US? I think that you are looking at what time my first comment is recorded as posted. I've registered for a Zoom webinair this coming week - a lecture by David Culp and now have a feeling that it will be midnight here 😱 Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87658151445493962842021-05-15T04:17:23.746-07:002021-05-15T04:17:23.746-07:00They both look great well stocked nurseries to vis...They both look great well stocked nurseries to visit Kris and you have made some interesting purchases. I love the planted wheelbarrow. I don't think that I have ever shopped so near to power lines and wonder if the humming was distracting.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62440622238992280322021-05-14T21:21:05.142-07:002021-05-14T21:21:05.142-07:00We've been somewhat short on butterflies this ...We've been somewhat short on butterflies this year and last, Beth. I'm hoping we'll see more as the summer progresses.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14788082282851459452021-05-14T20:09:39.082-07:002021-05-14T20:09:39.082-07:00Fun! And so colorful...oh my goodness! Any day wit...Fun! And so colorful...oh my goodness! Any day with butterflies is special--I suppose that's common for you? From now until October it's also "common" for me. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12639147096747694542021-05-14T11:09:46.407-07:002021-05-14T11:09:46.407-07:00I'll keep that in mind the next time I make it...I'll keep that in mind the next time I make it to Green Touch, Gerhard!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24420894128031207552021-05-14T10:31:00.739-07:002021-05-14T10:31:00.739-07:00First Green Touch, then H&H, that's exactl...First Green Touch, then H&H, that's exactly what Denise I did a few weeks ago. I love exploring nurseries like these where the focus is on plants, not lifestyle.<br /><br />At Green Touch, the plants sitting out on the concrete, esp. against the far fence, are particularly reasonable.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49303854579179686192021-05-13T19:42:14.311-07:002021-05-13T19:42:14.311-07:00Yes, I saw the comments from San Marcos Growers an...Yes, I saw the comments from San Marcos Growers and other suppliers about the Gomphostigma's water needs, leading me to double check the label to see if I'd simply imagined the reference to "moderate" water. I hadn't :( H&H and Green Touch are definitely worth visiting. GT's prices aren't low but the owner does have a LOT of the more unusual succulents.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9580271561921797702021-05-13T17:04:14.925-07:002021-05-13T17:04:14.925-07:00You got some nice plants. I looked up the Gomphos...You got some nice plants. I looked up the Gomphostigma virgatum--San Marcos says water needs "high". :( Pretty plant, though. <br /><br />I've been to H&H once, much longer ago than 7 years. Judging by your photos and the drop in Covid-19 cases, it's time to visit again and include Green Touch in the trip. <br /><br />Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63890048477101491512021-05-13T11:33:52.088-07:002021-05-13T11:33:52.088-07:00I understand that the space under power lines is g...I understand that the space under power lines is generally owned by power companies that will lease the land below at low prices to business operations that don't require much if anything in the way of permanent structures. I was tempted by the Greenovia, which is an Aeonium I don't have but, even in a small pot, it was a little pricey so I hesitated, later kicking myself.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57990161292379475842021-05-13T11:26:45.328-07:002021-05-13T11:26:45.328-07:00Ah, I did miss out in not going the distance at H&...Ah, I did miss out in not going the distance at H&H then, Denise. I was focused on looking for a few specific plants and missed out (literally) on the big picture.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80112489604190253402021-05-13T11:24:33.550-07:002021-05-13T11:24:33.550-07:00For some reason, Elaine, I do hesitate on expensiv...For some reason, Elaine, I do hesitate on expensive plant purchases - although my husband would beg to differ given my net annual expenditures! I tend to seek out smaller plants even when that means waiting for the plant's magic to materialize.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25122251148972400622021-05-13T08:59:34.582-07:002021-05-13T08:59:34.582-07:00What is it with SoCal and nurseries under powerlin...What is it with SoCal and nurseries under powerlines? In addition to the two you posted about here there's the one I visited (Sunflower Farms) when I was there last. I guess it's cheap land?<br /><br />I adore 'Greenovia Dodrantalis' and wish they were more easily found up here. Aeoniums are pretty easy to find, but never the greenovia. Glad you got out and about!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78823586384225810902021-05-13T08:50:01.070-07:002021-05-13T08:50:01.070-07:00I love my pedometer readout after visiting H&H...I love my pedometer readout after visiting H&H! I go down the length until the sign says keep out/employees only ;) At the back are a lot of large, remaindered succulents. And the new deliveries are always in the back too. There's a show/sale at Green Touch this Saturday that I'm planning on attending -- so cool that Oscar has picked up the mantle for these plant fairs.Denise/agrowingobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811925155960835891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31991479205586378542021-05-13T08:09:14.783-07:002021-05-13T08:09:14.783-07:00Nothing helps boost the mood than plant shopping. ...Nothing helps boost the mood than plant shopping. Both places have great selections of drool worthy plants. I would have come home with the Sinningia. Wouldn't even have looked at the price. Some things are just not worth knowing about.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86810085619269370362021-05-12T19:21:19.213-07:002021-05-12T19:21:19.213-07:00I think I was a little overwhelmed, Kathy, especia...I think I was a little overwhelmed, Kathy, especially at H&H. I didn't come close to checking out all that nursery had in stock.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83021471366869144262021-05-12T19:19:58.292-07:002021-05-12T19:19:58.292-07:00There were some very pricey plants at Green Touch ...There were some very pricey plants at Green Touch and I don't collect on that level! I was thrilled with my itty-bitty Aeonium sedifolium. As to the Peperomia, I tried growing a different variety in my garden a few years ago. It didn't die but it didn't thrive either. I've put the new one in a pot in my shade house. I grow others as houseplants.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19954591863746827312021-05-12T19:15:28.330-07:002021-05-12T19:15:28.330-07:00It's driving our freeways again that I find th...It's driving our freeways again that I find the most draining, Barbara. "Pandemic light traffic" is definitely a thing of the past.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36046179869954375042021-05-12T19:13:50.540-07:002021-05-12T19:13:50.540-07:00Most of our nurseries and garden centers never clo...Most of our nurseries and garden centers never closed, Chloris, and those that did, closed for a relatively short period. That said, I stayed close to home, only visiting my local garden center now and then when the COVID numbers weren't terrible so it's been nice to wander farther afield again.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27324529246844103992021-05-12T17:42:52.922-07:002021-05-12T17:42:52.922-07:00I am extremely impressed at your restraint Kris ! ...I am extremely impressed at your restraint Kris ! I hate to think how many plants I would have put in my cart at either one of those places.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43728319771113949402021-05-12T15:41:06.289-07:002021-05-12T15:41:06.289-07:00Such huge nurseries! But what else can you put und...Such huge nurseries! But what else can you put under power lines? (I wonder if the EMFs affect the growth of plants? Curious minds... ;) )<br />I gasped at the price of the Agave pup, ouch! The wide selection offered is impressive and certainly should satisfy most folks creative urges. I love your Peperomia - beautiful foliage. Can that grow outside in the garden or is it a potted plant? A nice haul, it must be sweet to be able to get out to nurseries again. Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.com