tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post417736593083580035..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Similar but not the sameKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33567856710857341982016-10-25T20:02:28.873-07:002016-10-25T20:02:28.873-07:00Our nighttime temperatures are dependably cooler (...Our nighttime temperatures are dependably cooler (with the odd exception here and there during the peak of a heatwave) but our daytime temperatures are still relatively warm. Even the plants that do offer a little traditional autumn color haven't shown much of that yet.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12616106625537836872016-10-25T19:59:45.402-07:002016-10-25T19:59:45.402-07:00I think Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is at its be...I think Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is at its best ever right now, Alison. It doesn't bloom continuously like 'Superb' but it does produce new flushes of bloom with a degree of regularity.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40536094135947021182016-10-25T19:00:12.691-07:002016-10-25T19:00:12.691-07:00I'm definitely sensing a change of season here...I'm definitely sensing a change of season here. But even with your drought look what you have brought forth. Gorgeous as ever.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87299400942467030952016-10-25T17:34:23.152-07:002016-10-25T17:34:23.152-07:00I'm with Loree, these are my favorites! Love b...I'm with Loree, these are my favorites! Love both of them. They're just on fire. I would have said they are both superb, but that might get confusing. Those yummy Grevillea! Sigh.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2126752844301176612016-10-25T16:43:12.771-07:002016-10-25T16:43:12.771-07:00Thank you for your interest, Shelley. I'll ta...Thank you for your interest, Shelley. I'll take a look at your guidelines.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66352970778121531982016-10-25T16:42:14.126-07:002016-10-25T16:42:14.126-07:00Cuphea 'Vermillionaire' has fared better i...Cuphea 'Vermillionaire' has fared better in my garden than the other orange-flowered Cuphea I've tried. My fingers are crossed that it'll just get better with time.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87556972428319877842016-10-25T11:20:43.857-07:002016-10-25T11:20:43.857-07:00Splendid! I think vase #2 is one of my all-time f...Splendid! I think vase #2 is one of my all-time favorites, Kris! My cuphea is getting leggy too. I blamed it on too much shade from nearby plants, which I'm hacking back; but now I'll think about giving it a good trim as well!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63104237190157815422016-10-25T10:12:36.951-07:002016-10-25T10:12:36.951-07:00The berries on the Auranticarpa are particularly p...The berries on the Auranticarpa are particularly prolific this year, Cathy, for reasons I can't explain. I've yet to see the birds or squirrels eating any of those berries so I'm not sure I'd trust them!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57335362527783438412016-10-25T10:09:54.858-07:002016-10-25T10:09:54.858-07:00It will have to our secret that most of those colo...It will have to our secret that most of those colors can be found in my garden any time of the year, Christina ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11821163789075643412016-10-25T02:53:45.684-07:002016-10-25T02:53:45.684-07:00Gorgeous colours and the density is just perfect f...Gorgeous colours and the density is just perfect for reflecting the abundance of autumn harvesting... those 'pumpkin' berries look good enough to eat! The shape of the second vase is very attractive. Lovely to see that vivid orange poppy too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21573386463579770082016-10-24T23:29:42.962-07:002016-10-24T23:29:42.962-07:00A lovely idea to create some autumn tints but with...A lovely idea to create some autumn tints but with flowers and berries to catch the season, I love the fullness of your vases and I think that shows the bounty of this time of year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3244051083536945572016-10-24T19:23:03.033-07:002016-10-24T19:23:03.033-07:00Once I started wandering the garden with my snips ...Once I started wandering the garden with my snips I was surprised by how much I found that fit the fall color scheme, Susie.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72888589113901952392016-10-24T19:21:24.907-07:002016-10-24T19:21:24.907-07:00Thanks Patsi!Thanks Patsi!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34835224840070085182016-10-24T19:18:23.726-07:002016-10-24T19:18:23.726-07:00Sadly, the Zinnias are nearing the end of their se...Sadly, the Zinnias are nearing the end of their season and I made relatively little use of them, Julie. Next year I'm going to plant a larger variety from seed as they do handle the summer heat here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52951749483007222902016-10-24T19:13:49.062-07:002016-10-24T19:13:49.062-07:00The Nandinas do self-seed aggressively here too bu...The Nandinas do self-seed aggressively here too but not many of the seedlings seem to survive our summers so they haven't become a problem (yet).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-431630612373864612016-10-24T19:12:02.499-07:002016-10-24T19:12:02.499-07:00The Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' picked up the re...The Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' picked up the red of the Leucadendron nicely in that vase I thought.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83539900447742210942016-10-24T19:10:54.022-07:002016-10-24T19:10:54.022-07:00The Leucadendron that might be 'Blush' sur...The Leucadendron that might be 'Blush' surprised me with a large number of blooms after sitting and doing nothing (beyond surviving) for 5 years, Peter.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86787241392865590932016-10-24T19:09:18.715-07:002016-10-24T19:09:18.715-07:00That vase may be the best birthday present my husb...That vase may be the best birthday present my husband ever gave me. It's a good thing I was along to pick it out ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74470098180861547152016-10-24T19:07:32.678-07:002016-10-24T19:07:32.678-07:00The second vase is my personal favorite this week,...The second vase is my personal favorite this week, Linda.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48763919622615452722016-10-24T19:06:53.284-07:002016-10-24T19:06:53.284-07:00I was surprised when you stated that you probably ...I was surprised when you stated that you probably won't get berries on your Nandina as ours have some almost year round, Cathy. I guess the difference must be attributable to the frost-free conditions here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43245659470100870212016-10-24T19:03:06.313-07:002016-10-24T19:03:06.313-07:00Thanks Loree!Thanks Loree!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26291576716291955402016-10-24T18:20:25.609-07:002016-10-24T18:20:25.609-07:00Love these both but I think you nailed it on that ...Love these both but I think you nailed it on that second one. The design and balance are wonderful Kris. You picked such nice materials to work with too and definitely found fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70158798443153313562016-10-24T15:51:59.303-07:002016-10-24T15:51:59.303-07:00Very cool arrangements. Liking the orange berries ...Very cool arrangements. Liking the orange berries and also the vibrant garden picks and vase in your second picture.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24968399576928399922016-10-24T14:43:37.710-07:002016-10-24T14:43:37.710-07:00You have captured the feeling of Fall (or autumn a...You have captured the feeling of Fall (or autumn as I call it) perfectly Kris - even if your surroundings do not look very Fall like! The colours are perfect, and those zinnias are stunners! J xJulie@peoniesandposies.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801057363695252681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35388278058388823062016-10-24T13:02:30.215-07:002016-10-24T13:02:30.215-07:00Love the Grevilleas, and (can't believe I am s...Love the Grevilleas, and (can't believe I am saying this) the Nandinas which were a weed in my former garden.I like the colors in the second vase - and the vase.The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.com