tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3989740512606862887..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Otto gets another runKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20831023041555279832018-09-21T10:04:56.647-07:002018-09-21T10:04:56.647-07:00I do love Caladiums. I'd like to grow them in...I do love Caladiums. I'd like to grow them in my borders too but they require too much water.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-279447946745279752018-09-21T09:35:42.699-07:002018-09-21T09:35:42.699-07:00Lovely and so pretty in your green vase. The Calad...Lovely and so pretty in your green vase. The Caladium is a perfect match.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75920724842988717302018-09-18T15:21:21.404-07:002018-09-18T15:21:21.404-07:00'Otto's Thrill' has been a good-lookin...'Otto's Thrill' has been a good-looking and prolific dahlia for me, Angie. I'm sorry that I've been unable to post comments on your blog - I was able to do so until last week when all my attempts began disappearing into the ether. Maybe my comments are ending up in your spam folder for some reason?Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84647104337847295572018-09-18T15:18:08.236-07:002018-09-18T15:18:08.236-07:00Edward pals around with a lot of plants - he's...Edward pals around with a lot of plants - he's an easy, go-with-the-flow(er) sort.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16231474835660619642018-09-18T13:53:53.654-07:002018-09-18T13:53:53.654-07:00Beautiful combination. Otto's Thrill is on my ...Beautiful combination. Otto's Thrill is on my list for next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-38806028758237890562018-09-18T11:50:34.839-07:002018-09-18T11:50:34.839-07:00Perfect pink and green combo to match the Ginkgo v...Perfect pink and green combo to match the Ginkgo vase. Edward Goucher makes a great background plant. Guess he and Otto get along really well.The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19259304116448346262018-09-18T09:34:52.344-07:002018-09-18T09:34:52.344-07:00I think Otto's more willing to share the stage...I think Otto's more willing to share the stage than Loverboy, Peter.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9710460237753106922018-09-18T09:33:38.038-07:002018-09-18T09:33:38.038-07:00Credit for the longevity of my vases goes to the m...Credit for the longevity of my vases goes to the materials I used, not the arranger. If only the dahlias had a longer vase life!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8062549176165569162018-09-18T01:55:19.820-07:002018-09-18T01:55:19.820-07:00Wow, the pink in those caladium leaves is stunning...Wow, the pink in those caladium leaves is stunning and pulls the whole arrangement together very well. Glad to see Otto making another appearance and he seems quite happy with the other members of the cast.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75932193116272898902018-09-17T23:48:37.720-07:002018-09-17T23:48:37.720-07:00These last few weeks, even more than in other year...These last few weeks, even more than in other years I'm aware of how many absolutely stunning Dahlias there are, yours is no exception to this. Your new vase is lovely and the two revamped vases look as fresh as if you had just picked them, my flowers rarely last the week let alone go into a second.Christinahttps://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-38577386109924636782018-09-17T20:12:54.818-07:002018-09-17T20:12:54.818-07:00Thanks Beth!Thanks Beth!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89989436342150413072018-09-17T19:06:30.063-07:002018-09-17T19:06:30.063-07:00Oh yes, that first one is something special--great...Oh yes, that first one is something special--great combo with the Coleus, the Abelia, the Caladium, and the Clematis. Those are some of my favorite color shades, too. Yum.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-569829990835424072018-09-17T18:59:22.730-07:002018-09-17T18:59:22.730-07:00Everything looks great in that vase I think, Eliza...Everything looks great in that vase I think, Eliza.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4710534573428851832018-09-17T18:58:47.108-07:002018-09-17T18:58:47.108-07:00Thanks Anna!Thanks Anna!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49988938387572561412018-09-17T18:58:29.029-07:002018-09-17T18:58:29.029-07:00It's surprised me how versatile that table run...It's surprised me how versatile that table runner is, Linda. The vase, a gift from my husband, is one of my favorites.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76045377484723137432018-09-17T18:56:29.226-07:002018-09-17T18:56:29.226-07:00Otto is very pink but still handsome indeed!Otto is very pink but still handsome indeed!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6510495852304901232018-09-17T18:55:46.101-07:002018-09-17T18:55:46.101-07:00Isn't it amazing how well those grasses look a...Isn't it amazing how well those grasses look a full week after they were cut? I'm thrilled with the Clematis too. I had a vine of the same species in my former tiny garden and was initially disappointed that the plant wasn't as vigorous in this one but it seems it just needed more time to become established.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23153536272423600632018-09-17T18:52:15.861-07:002018-09-17T18:52:15.861-07:00The orchid show and sale was thinner than in prior...The orchid show and sale was thinner than in prior years, at least on day #2 of the event. I still managed to find 2 orchids to bring home, though ;)<br /><br />I'm so glad you came through Hurricane Florence without a problem!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-143889142524327932018-09-17T18:50:09.954-07:002018-09-17T18:50:09.954-07:00I can't tell you how much I wish I'd plant...I can't tell you how much I wish I'd planted more Caladium tubers, Cathy! The leaves are wonderful.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42169422970936865302018-09-17T18:46:27.312-07:002018-09-17T18:46:27.312-07:00Dahlias are surprisingly rewarding to grow and not...Dahlias are surprisingly rewarding to grow and not difficult as long as one doesn't over-water the tubers before they sprout, as I did in a few cases this year, causing the tubers to rot.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16331359815626136422018-09-17T18:04:29.516-07:002018-09-17T18:04:29.516-07:00Some of the materials I use have shorter vase live...Some of the materials I use have shorter vase lives than others. The dahlias, even when picked at just the right time and conditioned with a brief dunk of the stems in near-boiling water, seldom last more than 4 days. Leucadendron stems on the other hand can last for weeks. So the difference is probably mainly in what we use in our vases, Cathy. I used to condition everything I put in my vases (it does help some) but that became tedious so I do that only with blooms like dahlias and materials with hollow stems now. We do have air conditioning on when the heat is at its worst outside but I'm not sure that doesn't do more harm than good when it comes to what's in my vases.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11501124499404194792018-09-17T17:57:06.937-07:002018-09-17T17:57:06.937-07:00Yes, one vase. I thought of titling the post &quo...Yes, one vase. I thought of titling the post "Surprise!" in recognition of this but decided against that ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-37037250096098119252018-09-17T14:35:03.621-07:002018-09-17T14:35:03.621-07:00You have shown mastery in the use of color once ag...You have shown mastery in the use of color once again, Kris. Love this combo of pink and green and use of one of my favorite vases of yours as well. Lovely!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66289471303410843572018-09-17T14:22:32.069-07:002018-09-17T14:22:32.069-07:00Oh you have picked the perfect companions for dash...Oh you have picked the perfect companions for dashing Otto and the perfect vase to showcase them all in Kris. Simply beautiful.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62952941232573365902018-09-17T13:53:23.696-07:002018-09-17T13:53:23.696-07:00That vase and the table runner were made for this ...That vase and the table runner were made for this bouquet! LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.com