tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post4083849211887497808..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Imitation orchids and faux flowersKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32482247172119139342018-12-21T10:02:39.611-08:002018-12-21T10:02:39.611-08:00Thanks Diana!Thanks Diana!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45236615597741032192018-12-19T13:20:27.275-08:002018-12-19T13:20:27.275-08:00Splendid pink vase!Splendid pink vase!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42529265824479433372018-12-15T07:54:37.695-08:002018-12-15T07:54:37.695-08:00Thanks Cathy!Thanks Cathy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65997229060863823522018-12-15T02:35:29.174-08:002018-12-15T02:35:29.174-08:00Lovely. And I do love your succulent arrangement! ...Lovely. And I do love your succulent arrangement! Have a good weekend Kris!Cathyhttp://www.wordsandherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54746231950443278732018-12-12T08:48:28.105-08:002018-12-12T08:48:28.105-08:00A pot in a pot, with succulents - it's a "...A pot in a pot, with succulents - it's a "thing," HB!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4211891187509126012018-12-11T22:25:38.195-08:002018-12-11T22:25:38.195-08:00Interesting pot! Interesting pot! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19462874230082411162018-12-11T21:53:10.468-08:002018-12-11T21:53:10.468-08:00Unfortunately, the Bauhinia flowers last only a fe...Unfortunately, the Bauhinia flowers last only a few days, Beth.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12581412471528120672018-12-11T18:49:41.356-08:002018-12-11T18:49:41.356-08:00Oh gosh, that first arrangement is delicious! I re...Oh gosh, that first arrangement is delicious! I remember seeing so many amazing Orchid trees in Florida and California. What's the vase life on the Bauhinia flowers? I love your succulent arrangement, too.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43944644967825860162018-12-11T09:20:27.471-08:002018-12-11T09:20:27.471-08:00Something new for you to try now that you've d...Something new for you to try now that you've developed an interest in succulents, Chloris!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88060140189294562772018-12-11T09:19:32.738-08:002018-12-11T09:19:32.738-08:00I was surprised I hadn't noticed #succiepotina...I was surprised I hadn't noticed #succiepotinapot until now either. I hope to see one from you one day, Loree!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79415408433734233182018-12-11T01:52:14.238-08:002018-12-11T01:52:14.238-08:00Lovely exotic flowers, all ones I can't grow, ...Lovely exotic flowers, all ones I can't grow, how wonderful to have an orchid tree.I love your succulent arrangement, what fun.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67335284052961848342018-12-10T21:43:37.652-08:002018-12-10T21:43:37.652-08:00Wow! I’d never heard of #succiepotinapot, but of c...Wow! I’d never heard of #succiepotinapot, but of course once I clicked over I was completely absorbed. I love what you created, it’s fabulous!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77869205237262314092018-12-10T17:42:06.838-08:002018-12-10T17:42:06.838-08:00Succulents are an addiction, Lisa. They're id...Succulents are an addiction, Lisa. They're ideally suited for our climate here and they're slowly coming to dominate large areas of my garden. As I recall, the garden came with just one good-sized clump of Agave attentuata and no other succulents - now I'd say at least 20% of my garden has succulents. But, when you're dealing with drought, they're the right plants to have.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21474543425307890942018-12-10T16:54:29.110-08:002018-12-10T16:54:29.110-08:00I'm surprised the orchid tree isn't used m...I'm surprised the orchid tree isn't used more here, Susie. It's a smaller tree, fairly drought tolerant, and a reliable bloomer - at least when it isn't stricken by a jolt from the sun's death rays.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79131693312202458342018-12-10T16:52:13.472-08:002018-12-10T16:52:13.472-08:00I was pretty impressed by the Instagram posts too,...I was pretty impressed by the Instagram posts too, Donna, as indicated by the fact that I immediately jumped on the bandwagon.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21375515829268893042018-12-10T16:51:06.107-08:002018-12-10T16:51:06.107-08:00My pink Cuphea came from Annie's Annuals &...My pink Cuphea came from Annie's Annuals & Perennials (Northern California) by mail order, Eliza. She regularly carries it, although the variety has shown up occasionally in local garden centers here of late so its popularity may be growing (excuse the pun). The hummingbirds LOVE the plant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62274411115211139182018-12-10T16:47:55.784-08:002018-12-10T16:47:55.784-08:00The rain wasn't entirely gentle but at least m...The rain wasn't entirely gentle but at least my area didn't experience any mudslides, Amelia. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for some of the recent burn areas.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53028080929446295602018-12-10T16:46:37.215-08:002018-12-10T16:46:37.215-08:00I have a strong dislike for silk (or polyester) fl...I have a strong dislike for silk (or polyester) flowers so hell would indeed have to freeze over before you'd see me use them, Peter! I hope the tree trimmer will be gentle with the orchid tree - it's supposed to be a "light" pruning to remove some of the twiggy growth and a branch trailing over the roof.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7564937438695211972018-12-10T16:42:30.111-08:002018-12-10T16:42:30.111-08:00Oh there are some much more complex creations on I...Oh there are some much more complex creations on Instagram, Cathy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33280326000372425392018-12-10T16:41:15.242-08:002018-12-10T16:41:15.242-08:00Succulents are popping up everywhere, Linda, even ...Succulents are popping up everywhere, Linda, even in climates in which the plants are tender. I think their appeal is that many are very sculptural. Another "thing" that I've seen trending is their use in wedding bouquets. I like your inspiration piece a lot - a perfect use of succulents for a colder climate.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67998109822500270552018-12-10T16:36:22.404-08:002018-12-10T16:36:22.404-08:00It's a cute idea and some people have done fab...It's a cute idea and some people have done fabulous things with it, Noelle. Mine is a humble effort by comparison.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48778231456943047922018-12-10T16:35:24.418-08:002018-12-10T16:35:24.418-08:00The succulent pot in a pot idea came straight out ...The succulent pot in a pot idea came straight out of Instagram, via Pinterest in my case, Christina. It seems to be a relatively recent "thing," as evidenced by Martha Stewart's coverage of the Instagram challenge in October.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31463022444674635332018-12-10T16:32:38.887-08:002018-12-10T16:32:38.887-08:00Well, even here in a climate made for succulents, ...Well, even here in a climate made for succulents, they didn't come into vogue until about a decade ago. Now, no garden center that wants to stay afloat would be without an ample selection.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28922331931311853132018-12-10T16:30:29.460-08:002018-12-10T16:30:29.460-08:00The succulent pot in a pot was surprisingly easy t...The succulent pot in a pot was surprisingly easy to create, Alison, even with the bits and pieces I had on hand. If I'd discovered it earlier, some of my friends might have received pots as holiday gifts. I've no idea how well these creations hold up over time, though.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91669380404302584272018-12-10T16:15:09.376-08:002018-12-10T16:15:09.376-08:00I love your orchid tree blooms. I am glad it survi...I love your orchid tree blooms. I am glad it survived the heat wave. I think the artemesia is the perfect foil for the orchids. I really like your succulent arrangement framed in the blue pot. It looks like a vase full of succulents. Your fragments would be a windfall of succulents for me.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com