tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3649302450640851027..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Bloom Day - May 2015Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22877967800545602282015-05-17T18:31:59.993-07:002015-05-17T18:31:59.993-07:00Hooray for rain!! I'm so happy to see that tan...Hooray for rain!! I'm so happy to see that tank filled with precious water. Everything looks incredible, as usual. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50168066989194620362015-05-17T14:40:14.683-07:002015-05-17T14:40:14.683-07:00I'm commenting rather late this time, Kris, bu...I'm commenting rather late this time, Kris, but I was so happy to see you've had some rain :D The rainbow shot was wonderful in every way... You have a beautiful showing of flowers for May; it looks like I will have to limit myself to enjoying grevillea only from your pictures, as it seems they're not expected to survive here. I'm hoping to get some agapanthus in when I start the north bed next fall. They're such beauties...!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47551839208532181202015-05-16T20:13:51.727-07:002015-05-16T20:13:51.727-07:00I'm pretty excited about the rain tanks. You ...I'm pretty excited about the rain tanks. You should be the 265-gallon one - it's a behemoth. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16076713025621064842015-05-16T20:12:57.315-07:002015-05-16T20:12:57.315-07:00Dancing and fervent prayers may have done it, Deb!...Dancing and fervent prayers may have done it, Deb! Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5930752734885658532015-05-16T20:12:21.130-07:002015-05-16T20:12:21.130-07:00Both the Arthropodium and the "Senecio stella...Both the Arthropodium and the "Senecio stellata" are great plants for the shade, Christina. Should you be interested, I got these plants by mail order from Annie's Annuals & Perennials.* The Arthropodium propagates easily by division.<br /><br />*I have no relationship with Annie's, other than as a customer.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-64863928703442605422015-05-16T20:08:50.771-07:002015-05-16T20:08:50.771-07:00Even my husband was a bit surprised about how quic...Even my husband was a bit surprised about how quickly the rain tanks filled - and he ran the numbers beforehand!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-92191857371670269922015-05-16T20:07:29.337-07:002015-05-16T20:07:29.337-07:00The Monday bouquets will get tougher once summer g...The Monday bouquets will get tougher once summer gets going in earnest...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79207547900194954672015-05-16T20:06:43.767-07:002015-05-16T20:06:43.767-07:00I am thrilled with the stored rain. I hope you ge...I am thrilled with the stored rain. I hope you get some moisture up your way soon too, Kathy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6198466561799379372015-05-16T17:30:56.710-07:002015-05-16T17:30:56.710-07:00Your flowers are wonderful, and that rain barrel.....Your flowers are wonderful, and that rain barrel...? Awesome :~)))Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-196015953232283542015-05-16T11:44:13.812-07:002015-05-16T11:44:13.812-07:00The rain dancing worked then? :)
As usual it's...The rain dancing worked then? :)<br />As usual it's been a sheer delight to see what you've got in bloom Kris and even better when I saw your rain announcement. I was so pleased for you (and everyone else there, obviously) that you got some at last.<br />Not only a rainbow of colours in your garden, the double rainbow in the sky is the perfect way to end your post.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10405015669018347262015-05-16T09:40:50.418-07:002015-05-16T09:40:50.418-07:00Hi Kris, isn't the rain wonderful? I still can...Hi Kris, isn't the rain wonderful? I still can't believe that it has rained that much and that late in the year... <br />Your garden looks absolutely lovely at this time of the year. I truly admire the great variety of plants that your growing in your garden. There hardly goes a new post of yours that I don't discover a new plant that I like. My favorite this time is Arthropodium cirratum and the Senecio stellata. I am about to have a stroll in my own garden to see how it has been responding to the rain...<br />Warm regards, <br />Christinaorganicgardendreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122516730008378516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61317875883356591732015-05-16T00:02:00.970-07:002015-05-16T00:02:00.970-07:00Fabulous selection of plants Kris; the full tanks ...Fabulous selection of plants Kris; the full tanks are a great sight on just an inch of rain. Probably most people don't realise that the run off from a roof can be so great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72977256769466850512015-05-15T22:42:13.648-07:002015-05-15T22:42:13.648-07:00I do think you've got more rain than we have, ...I do think you've got more rain than we have, I am so happy for your plants! Also I never cease to be amazed at how many beautiful blooms you have. No wonder you keep producing lush Monday bouquets.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61276654117858753862015-05-15T21:29:40.713-07:002015-05-15T21:29:40.713-07:00It seems like our Norcal spring rains headed south...It seems like our Norcal spring rains headed south this year ! You must be thrilled with you rain collection-I'll be interested to see how long it takes you to use it up. And what blooms you have !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-64640118443665282692015-05-15T20:46:23.169-07:002015-05-15T20:46:23.169-07:00I hope the flowers are still plentiful for your vi...I hope the flowers are still plentiful for your visit too, Alison. I look forward to seeing you!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22006862976494088852015-05-15T20:45:35.232-07:002015-05-15T20:45:35.232-07:00I love all Grevillea but G. 'Peaches & Cre...I love all Grevillea but G. 'Peaches & Cream' is one of my favorite plants. I've had my 50-gallon rain tank for many years and it's always been useful - now, with our drought, I feel rain collection is essential.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9556551662576100232015-05-15T20:41:18.290-07:002015-05-15T20:41:18.290-07:00I certainly didn't expect the rain when I orde...I certainly didn't expect the rain when I ordered the tanks. In speaking to the salesperson when I placed the order I even rued the fact that they were unlikely to get any use until winter. Amazing luck!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29155568013221131132015-05-15T20:39:02.888-07:002015-05-15T20:39:02.888-07:00I love that orchid - the photo didn't do it ju...I love that orchid - the photo didn't do it justice. The installation of the rain tanks was pure serendipity. We didn't have any reason to expect rain until late October - rain in May is extraordinary!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40764150616369931682015-05-15T20:37:21.438-07:002015-05-15T20:37:21.438-07:00The Agapanthus arrived in force at least a couple ...The Agapanthus arrived in force at least a couple of weeks early this year, Matt, possibly prompted by those heatwaves we had in March.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53773134037308368642015-05-15T20:35:36.776-07:002015-05-15T20:35:36.776-07:00The rain was unbelievable! Like you, I tend to pu...The rain was unbelievable! Like you, I tend to put little faith in the forecasts until they're realized. We got about an inch of rain! The LA Times also featured an article today stating that NOAA has significantly boosted the likelihood that we'll get a wet El Nino event this coming winter.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-38880360124560105972015-05-15T20:31:30.648-07:002015-05-15T20:31:30.648-07:00My monthly Bloom Day posts surprise even me with t...My monthly Bloom Day posts surprise even me with the number of flowers I actually have.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46431847179438654792015-05-15T20:29:24.638-07:002015-05-15T20:29:24.638-07:00Ah, the test will be what the garden looks like in...Ah, the test will be what the garden looks like in August when the heat peaks and the new water regulations permit little wiggle room with respect to supplemental irrigation.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59910877572945796752015-05-15T20:27:41.270-07:002015-05-15T20:27:41.270-07:00You may be surprised by the Agapanthis, Deb. The ...You may be surprised by the Agapanthis, Deb. The Agapanthus bulbs we lifted from our back border in March when our tree was removed (to accommodate my neighbor's issues with her view of the harbor) have already produced blooms where I transplanted them in a somewhat inhospitable area on our back slope.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74624244919348773502015-05-15T20:22:17.383-07:002015-05-15T20:22:17.383-07:00Yay, rain! May more visit us both. Our total was...Yay, rain! May more visit us both. Our total was just about an inch. It's amazing that relatively modest amount of rain can deliver so much water to my collection tanks. I can turn off my irrigation until at least next Friday too - more savings!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87424492624656231622015-05-15T20:19:17.450-07:002015-05-15T20:19:17.450-07:00I was so surprised by that double rainbow - I don&...I was so surprised by that double rainbow - I don't think I've ever seen one before!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com