tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3577526617949526240..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Two Vases in OneKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80978977357822766882018-09-27T16:12:04.053-07:002018-09-27T16:12:04.053-07:00Other than the vase on my dining table, most of my...Other than the vase on my dining table, most of my vases ed up in spots than can only be clearly viewed from one side but, for some reason, I dither with the back views even so.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67124500725868917422018-09-27T13:23:24.647-07:002018-09-27T13:23:24.647-07:00Fabulous! It's good to be back seeing your vas...Fabulous! It's good to be back seeing your vases Kris! I now have a kitchen counter where vases can be viewed from all angles, so your vases will provide me with inspiration as they always look good on all sides as well as from above!Cathyhttp://www.wordsandherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36781942053130327682018-09-26T11:48:58.373-07:002018-09-26T11:48:58.373-07:00That particular Gomphrena blooms year-round here, ...That particular Gomphrena blooms year-round here, Jenny, although I do have to hack it back at least once a year as otherwise it stretches over 5 feet tall. It's an incredible plant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73724149562160862962018-09-26T04:49:51.056-07:002018-09-26T04:49:51.056-07:00You bring so much beauty into the house with your ...You bring so much beauty into the house with your arrangements and I see that little gomphrena found its way into your arrangements. Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18472618522728325822018-09-25T16:08:58.802-07:002018-09-25T16:08:58.802-07:00They can take the heat of our summers but maybe no...They can take the heat of our summers but maybe not Texas heat, Rebecca! Actually, ours stood up to the 110F heat event we had so maybe it's your humidity that's an issue.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-37202141985056427242018-09-25T14:53:50.801-07:002018-09-25T14:53:50.801-07:00Love the two sided arrangement. It would be perfe...Love the two sided arrangement. It would be perfect between two different rooms with different colors. Your dahlias are beautiful! wish mine didn't languish and die in July rather than bloom.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184551540374933832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42636482757779754472018-09-25T09:29:12.062-07:002018-09-25T09:29:12.062-07:00Thanks Loree!Thanks Loree!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16757009090271804192018-09-24T21:43:37.611-07:002018-09-24T21:43:37.611-07:00Love the split personality vase! I’ve never seen t...Love the split personality vase! I’ve never seen this done elsewhere and you’re taking it to a new level.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35860095366677087442018-09-24T19:09:43.819-07:002018-09-24T19:09:43.819-07:00I should probably move to the PNW, Peter, if only ...I should probably move to the PNW, Peter, if only because I think increased contact with you would make me laugh far more often.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90217335346063498392018-09-24T19:08:25.220-07:002018-09-24T19:08:25.220-07:00That is pretty fast, MDN. Dahlias must really lik...That is pretty fast, MDN. Dahlias must really like your climate!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18790889283604313032018-09-24T19:07:14.869-07:002018-09-24T19:07:14.869-07:00It was a lot easier than preparing 2 separate vase...It was a lot easier than preparing 2 separate vases too, Linda. I should try that approach more often!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70463790200000364012018-09-24T19:06:26.386-07:002018-09-24T19:06:26.386-07:00Now that's a unique compliment (and comparison...Now that's a unique compliment (and comparison), Eliza! ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84820542916685091552018-09-24T19:04:32.505-07:002018-09-24T19:04:32.505-07:00Thanks Cindy!Thanks Cindy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52901681666040252162018-09-24T19:03:46.608-07:002018-09-24T19:03:46.608-07:00Thanks Lisa! I love both those plants.Thanks Lisa! I love both those plants.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46868542692051498452018-09-24T19:03:19.418-07:002018-09-24T19:03:19.418-07:00Yes! The dahlias get watered deeply 2 to 3 times ...Yes! The dahlias get watered deeply 2 to 3 times a week during the heat of summer. As temperatures cool, I can probably get away with 2x a week. More than likely, I'll have pulled up and stored the tubers before we see any rain here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73301864708485848382018-09-24T18:59:16.856-07:002018-09-24T18:59:16.856-07:00I was pretty pleased with just how different the 2...I was pretty pleased with just how different the 2 sides of that first vase looked, Susie. I hope you're well and that Hurricane Florence's after-effects aren't troubling in your area.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13647553959004548492018-09-24T18:56:55.696-07:002018-09-24T18:56:55.696-07:00You've always liked Gomphrena 'Itsy Bitsy&...You've always liked Gomphrena 'Itsy Bitsy', Cathy - I wish I could send you some!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50109848759328752002018-09-24T18:51:53.521-07:002018-09-24T18:51:53.521-07:00Loverboy sure does get around. Guess he's jus...Loverboy sure does get around. Guess he's just living up to his name. The shape of the first arrangement reminds me of outstretched wings. Love both sides. "Well, I may be promiscuous, but at least I'm not two faced like Punkin and Terracotta." - Loverboyoutlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-37643620853380958622018-09-24T17:25:34.188-07:002018-09-24T17:25:34.188-07:00Kris, these vases look splendid, I love the contra...Kris, these vases look splendid, I love the contrast between the white Eustoma and the red Dahlia. I planted a Dahlia tuber (purple gem) last month and now has buds I didn't know they were such fast growers, I never planted them before. MDNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472409345156364028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31188537402000963862018-09-24T16:27:36.483-07:002018-09-24T16:27:36.483-07:00Amazing how different the two sides look. Plus I l...Amazing how different the two sides look. Plus I like the fact you didn’t use two vases to make it happen.LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52707248334384084772018-09-24T15:35:54.583-07:002018-09-24T15:35:54.583-07:00Vase #1 looks like an exotic bird in full breeding...Vase #1 looks like an exotic bird in full breeding plumage - I love it! Your dahlias have put on a great show this year, it's been grand to see them in your arrangements from week to week.Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87588634929827612712018-09-24T15:06:25.998-07:002018-09-24T15:06:25.998-07:00Your vases are beautiful and I love how they have ...Your vases are beautiful and I love how they have 2 sides/2 different looks. Great a great idea! Love the inspiration.Custom Comfortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632267295969050029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27743728573786617662018-09-24T14:22:58.605-07:002018-09-24T14:22:58.605-07:00I love the pennisetum and abelia in with the dahli...I love the pennisetum and abelia in with the dahlias. They make them look more lively. Pretty vases all.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59277018718413744622018-09-24T13:30:36.200-07:002018-09-24T13:30:36.200-07:00Gorgeous,both..do you water the Dahlias a lot?Gorgeous,both..do you water the Dahlias a lot?The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72487591606695067762018-09-24T11:54:53.850-07:002018-09-24T11:54:53.850-07:00Your dahlias are wonderful this year Kris and I th...Your dahlias are wonderful this year Kris and I think you've effectively created multiple views in one vase. The Leucadendron really works well tying the front and back together. Your Gomphrena 'Itsy Bitsy' is pretty adorable too. Have a great week.Susiehttp://pbmgarden.blognoreply@blogger.com