tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3760593165056928011..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: The Stars of my January GardenKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82257197967679991262020-01-30T20:35:04.911-08:002020-01-30T20:35:04.911-08:00I'm enjoying your new approach to your blog po...I'm enjoying your new approach to your blog posts, Grace, even if I can't grow a lot of what you can!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3667638328767196542020-01-30T09:44:04.045-08:002020-01-30T09:44:04.045-08:00I sure wish we could grow Leucadendron here. I lov...I sure wish we could grow Leucadendron here. I love the texture so much. That Camellia is outstanding! I love how you designed it in a vase with the other flowers. Just beautiful! Also, thank you for being so faithful with visiting my blog. I am trying to get better with reciprocating. You're a jewel. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72226147821431053322020-01-29T19:06:41.880-08:002020-01-29T19:06:41.880-08:00The hand-feeding is getting tedious and my husband...The hand-feeding is getting tedious and my husband thinks I've turned her into a greater prima-donna than she already was. We're going to weigh her at the beginning of next week to see if she's gained any weight and make a decision about the appetite stimulant then.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50771223137177282602020-01-29T11:24:13.655-08:002020-01-29T11:24:13.655-08:00I had a kitty that needed appetite stimulant, and ...I had a kitty that needed appetite stimulant, and as I recall, it worked well. Hugs and kisses to her. <3Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62488873364095425702020-01-28T13:50:55.347-08:002020-01-28T13:50:55.347-08:00If water/rain wasn't a constant issue, HB, I&#...If water/rain wasn't a constant issue, HB, I'd have more Camellias as I do love them. It's too dicey to get them established now.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20574057995162774202020-01-28T11:14:20.356-08:002020-01-28T11:14:20.356-08:00Lovely, lovely Camellia! I miss having them in th...Lovely, lovely Camellia! I miss having them in the garden. My Mom&Dad's house had old established Camellias when they bought the house in 1972 and they were still there, strong and healthy, blooming magnificently, when I sold the house in 2005. <br /><br />Enjoying my 'Wilson' a lot, too. Great plant! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84747059896255263042020-01-28T08:46:01.761-08:002020-01-28T08:46:01.761-08:00I have some trouble warming up to the Camellias wi...I have some trouble warming up to the Camellias with variegated petals myself, Loree.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51791857825222253332020-01-28T08:44:41.605-08:002020-01-28T08:44:41.605-08:00Camellias do look a lot like roses, Lisa, although...Camellias do look a lot like roses, Lisa, although I think they're petals are even silkier.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80641396721180982812020-01-28T08:44:02.667-08:002020-01-28T08:44:02.667-08:00Both of your vases are wonderful Kris. Even though...Both of your vases are wonderful Kris. Even though the camellia we inherited with the house was a garish combination of hot pink and white stripes I still miss it (even though it was my decision to get get rid of it). danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60300322355848948272020-01-28T08:43:36.897-08:002020-01-28T08:43:36.897-08:00It's a really beautiful Camellia hybrid, Annet...It's a really beautiful Camellia hybrid, Annette. I was unable to resist its allure 9 years ago - I wasn't looking for a Camellia at the time!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89060189562163282122020-01-28T08:41:14.520-08:002020-01-28T08:41:14.520-08:00I was playing around with different backgrounds in...I was playing around with different backgrounds in my mostly white kitchen, Cathy. I expect you're right that the Camellias would stand out more against a darker background than that white tile.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36960133835369343592020-01-28T02:48:06.459-08:002020-01-28T02:48:06.459-08:00Ahhh, those camellia blossoms are stunning. I alwa...Ahhh, those camellia blossoms are stunning. I always think of them as the other roses. Happy IAVOM.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87678135857239862422020-01-28T00:55:09.440-08:002020-01-28T00:55:09.440-08:00This is a gorgeous, delicate variety which I must ...This is a gorgeous, delicate variety which I must look out for! I've only C. sasanqua so far and think it copes really well with our hot and dry summers. I'd love Yuletide which Susie features in her vase sometimes. As always your vases are delightful. Happy late winter days, AnnetteAnnettehttp://personaleden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25582789412173451862020-01-27T23:13:23.084-08:002020-01-27T23:13:23.084-08:00Oh I do like the asymmetrical vase, Kris, and what...Oh I do like the asymmetrical vase, Kris, and what a pretty camellia that is - but I wondered if it stood our more against the slightly darker background of the fist picture...what do you think? The muted greenish yellow shades in your second vase work really well together - what attractive bracts the leucadendron has. Thanks for sharingCathyhttp://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20230109221434456292020-01-27T20:55:50.485-08:002020-01-27T20:55:50.485-08:00Sadly, I don't detect any scent in the Camelli...Sadly, I don't detect any scent in the Camellias, Cindy, although my nose for scent isn't great to start with.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1673280602463907682020-01-27T20:53:56.208-08:002020-01-27T20:53:56.208-08:00Pipig had the first of 6 chemotherapy treatments a...Pipig had the first of 6 chemotherapy treatments a week and a half ago, Eliza. She has 5 more scheduled at 3-week intervals. So far she's handling it well but her weight dropped significantly between surgery and the start of chemo, which has me a bit worried. I've been working hard to tempt her with tasty meals and morsels, hand-feeding her at times. If her weight doesn't come up a bit within the next week, I'll probably have to employ an appetite stimulant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48723598532466345272020-01-27T20:49:02.980-08:002020-01-27T20:49:02.980-08:00Those are more like Spring temperatures for us, An...Those are more like Spring temperatures for us, Anna. Summer temperatures tend to run MUCH higher these days!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34461916299746514222020-01-27T20:47:56.309-08:002020-01-27T20:47:56.309-08:00I thought of you, Susie, as I was fussing with the...I thought of you, Susie, as I was fussing with the Phormium leaves. You've made handling leaves like those look effortless but I found it anything but!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57762481243895973792020-01-27T20:46:34.160-08:002020-01-27T20:46:34.160-08:00Much as I love Camellias, I'm reluctant to pla...Much as I love Camellias, I'm reluctant to plant any more under conditions of intermittent drought, Beth. At least 'Taylor's Perfection' and the sasanquas I inherited with the garden were well-established by the time drought and water restrictions became significant issues.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-37347964485818055562020-01-27T20:43:55.335-08:002020-01-27T20:43:55.335-08:00Thanks Amanda!Thanks Amanda!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49415707876569267702020-01-27T20:43:19.802-08:002020-01-27T20:43:19.802-08:00I'm afraid the Camellias don't care much f...I'm afraid the Camellias don't care much for our new heating system. They've already dropped most of their fully open blooms and it remains to be seen whether any of the buds with open.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80395819102027759392020-01-27T15:00:16.199-08:002020-01-27T15:00:16.199-08:00I love the pink camellia vase. I love them both, ...I love the pink camellia vase. I love them both, but pink is my weakness. I didn't realize how much camellias look like roses. If you hadn't said, I would have thought it was a rose. Lovely - do they have a nice smell?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77514358190104171762020-01-27T14:40:27.585-08:002020-01-27T14:40:27.585-08:00That camellia is such a pretty color pink - quite ...That camellia is such a pretty color pink - quite pleasing to the eye. You've picked some good flowers to accompany it. I remember loving the abundance of Coleonema blossoms when I visited last year. <br />Amazing how daisy-like the Leucadendron 'blooms' are and the foliage mixed in complements nicely. I always admire how you manage to create original work every week!<br />How's dear Pipig doing? Hope she's made a complete recovery. <3Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89816114840884809892020-01-27T13:05:56.332-08:002020-01-27T13:05:56.332-08:00Oh your predicted temperatures sound positively su...Oh your predicted temperatures sound positively summery Kris. The camellia is beautiful as is the leucadendron. I noticed this morning the first two flowers have opened on our neighbour's camellia - name unknown but most pink and pretty. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77714432902759153642020-01-27T12:03:49.052-08:002020-01-27T12:03:49.052-08:00Yes, the camellias are fabulous. Such a perfect sh...Yes, the camellias are fabulous. Such a perfect shade of pink and lovely form. They look beautiful in your vase. That leucadendron is grand as well. I've thought of growing it but the size makes me cautious. Love the Phormium in your vase too!Susie @ pbmGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405047006217308676noreply@blogger.com