tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post360821769887443013..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: My latest projectKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91591203727863336622020-06-01T20:30:19.035-07:002020-06-01T20:30:19.035-07:00I'm already wondering is I "need" an...I'm already wondering is I "need" another 2 barrels, Eliza...But I guess I best see how these 3 do in this location.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73912929315033963072020-06-01T18:45:27.877-07:002020-06-01T18:45:27.877-07:00A fun project and the perfect birthday gift, IMO. ...A fun project and the perfect birthday gift, IMO. Barrels are great because you get to change them up season to season. The gift that keeps on giving! :)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74057333586072193222020-06-01T08:27:45.741-07:002020-06-01T08:27:45.741-07:00Thanks Cindy! And thank goodness I don't have...Thanks Cindy! And thank goodness I don't have to haul my ceramic and terracotta pots in each year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62159902260609520382020-06-01T03:12:01.995-07:002020-06-01T03:12:01.995-07:00So sweet of your husband to do all of that for you...So sweet of your husband to do all of that for your birthday.It takes a lot of dirt to full those barrels. I love planting in half barrels. They are such a huge size that it allows for multiple plantings or even a tree or shrub. And they don't crack when it freezes, but then you don't have that problem.<br />Belated Happy Birthday wishes to you.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24546580517086269622020-05-31T13:01:36.827-07:002020-05-31T13:01:36.827-07:00Yikes! It's too early for that kind of heat, ...Yikes! It's too early for that kind of heat, Gerhard! We hit 95 during the first of our two heatwaves, which in the larger scheme of things wasn't nearly as bad as most of our heatwaves but the spring growth on plants wasn't tough enough to handle it well. Sorry to hear about the tomato-thieving rats too!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52484952857447058072020-05-31T12:57:23.277-07:002020-05-31T12:57:23.277-07:00I wonder if those are the work of jack rabbits? T...I wonder if those are the work of jack rabbits? They look like tougher characters than that tiny bunny currently hopping around my garden but maybe it just comes down to what's available - there are currently a lot of easier targets for this bunny.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54259755818539391232020-05-31T12:53:37.373-07:002020-05-31T12:53:37.373-07:00Interestingly, the raccoon apparently ignored the ...Interestingly, the raccoon apparently ignored the edibles, focusing on the ivy geranium but then they're perverse creatures. However, I saw the bunny hopping from the front yard area this morning. He didn't touch the edibles either but the Orlaya and one Scabiosa, recently received with an Annie's order and planted in the front garden, have been chewed...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6289355164001273492020-05-31T12:45:23.077-07:002020-05-31T12:45:23.077-07:00Thanks Jane. Under current circumstances, useful ...Thanks Jane. Under current circumstances, useful gifts are the best!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33614944106658440752020-05-31T12:44:21.069-07:002020-05-31T12:44:21.069-07:00He IS a great guy, Barbara. I'm very lucky.He IS a great guy, Barbara. I'm very lucky.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80716397529035206602020-05-31T10:47:47.505-07:002020-05-31T10:47:47.505-07:00Happy birthday from me as well!!
You were spared ...Happy birthday from me as well!!<br /><br />You were spared last week's heat wave then. We had a few horrible days in the low 100s. It killed my Grevillea 'King's Fire'.<br /><br />And in our spared down veggie bed, rats ate our green tomatoes. Grrrr...Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21550754011850096762020-05-31T10:39:42.900-07:002020-05-31T10:39:42.900-07:00Yay for more planting space! And happy birthday!
...Yay for more planting space! And happy birthday!<br /><br />Oh and I must share that when chatting with my brother, who lives in Phoenix, I learned rabbits chop on his agaves. Can you imagine!? Of course you've provided so many other tasty treats I doubt they'll go that route in your garden.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26607763137985543092020-05-31T07:08:05.630-07:002020-05-31T07:08:05.630-07:00Happy birthday! The thyme path and the lush growt...Happy birthday! The thyme path and the lush growth in the third photo is sublime, and the barrels are a strong echo for that curve in the circle. You can experiment with so many looks with these! A trio of big tree aloes if the raccoon get the lettuce...;)Denise/agrowingobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811925155960835891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55408424614636551462020-05-30T22:38:11.099-07:002020-05-30T22:38:11.099-07:00What a wonderfully useful birthday present, put to...What a wonderfully useful birthday present, put to excellent use with the plants you bought, Kris.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326022802944960576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7693236005067856412020-05-30T20:17:03.674-07:002020-05-30T20:17:03.674-07:00What a great guy! They look good, Kris.What a great guy! They look good, Kris.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63723214157198027032020-05-30T15:41:31.982-07:002020-05-30T15:41:31.982-07:00Yeah, I think the lettuce should be fine but I'...Yeah, I think the lettuce should be fine but I'm not sure about the herbs, the pepper or the chard. We shall see. I grew carrots years ago when my cutting garden was a vegetable garden with so-so results but the soil in these barrels is better.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3758861759355831262020-05-30T14:54:37.060-07:002020-05-30T14:54:37.060-07:00Those are some fine looking barrels. He thought of...Those are some fine looking barrels. He thought of soil too. Good man. I like your idea of having different plants for the barrels. I bet the lettuce gets enough sun there. I have never grown carrots. I will be interested in your results with them. Cheers.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14093101576984412932020-05-30T13:00:54.844-07:002020-05-30T13:00:54.844-07:00Who needs jewelry anyway? Especially now - earrin...Who needs jewelry anyway? Especially now - earrings and necklaces interfere with the masks that are now de rigueur! I actually have 3 other barrels, although one is close to disintegrating at this point.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9093675976370531872020-05-30T12:54:17.161-07:002020-05-30T12:54:17.161-07:00Yes, that was my thought too, Karin. Also, if the...Yes, that was my thought too, Karin. Also, if the spot proves too shady for vegetables, I can swap those out for something more shade tolerant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3545786270124943202020-05-30T11:14:35.816-07:002020-05-30T11:14:35.816-07:00I love the barrels! Had one in my first house, bu...I love the barrels! Had one in my first house, but had to leave it behind, sadly. I'm also thoroughly impressed by the 1st photo - I can't believe you did that all in one season. Wow!<br /><br />Ha - we gardeners often leave non-gardeners scratching their heads with our gift choices - one of my best gifts ever was the 20 yards of triple mix for my raised beds (i.e. what did you get for your birthday?? Dirt!)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40928570176387218302020-05-30T04:12:43.712-07:002020-05-30T04:12:43.712-07:00I like it! With containers you can change the plan...I like it! With containers you can change the plantings and give the space a different look seasonally or as you need a change. Great birthday gift!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.com