tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post4850200545005911740..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: The succulents take chargeKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5846716310972118362018-01-06T11:01:12.819-08:002018-01-06T11:01:12.819-08:00This comment somehow ended up in a spam file, Cath...This comment somehow ended up in a spam file, Cathy. Sorry about that!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33936724838603781032017-12-24T17:14:47.935-08:002017-12-24T17:14:47.935-08:00Thanks sweetbay! Succulent cuttings are easy to c...Thanks sweetbay! Succulent cuttings are easy to come by here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7648744974356619642017-12-23T18:58:54.040-08:002017-12-23T18:58:54.040-08:00The wreath looks gorgeous with the succulents. I l...The wreath looks gorgeous with the succulents. I like the gnome too. Very cute!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82068394097083763982017-12-22T10:15:56.178-08:002017-12-22T10:15:56.178-08:00Thanks Anna! The last bout of wind took out some ...Thanks Anna! The last bout of wind took out some of those snowflakes but new fishing line has been purchased so that'll be repaired soon. Merry Christmas to you as well!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30377170291554342892017-12-22T09:49:50.102-08:002017-12-22T09:49:50.102-08:00Oh what a brilliant festive wreath Kris and those ...Oh what a brilliant festive wreath Kris and those dangling stars are most eye-catching too. Wishing you a Most Happy Christmas and I hope that the new year treats you and your garden kindly. And California too xxxAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65717875783082229372017-12-20T12:36:39.545-08:002017-12-20T12:36:39.545-08:00Thanks for leaving a comment, Karen. I've nev...Thanks for leaving a comment, Karen. I've never installed a like button.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83534245262275013872017-12-20T12:35:09.186-08:002017-12-20T12:35:09.186-08:00Lazy to use the evergreen wreath more than clever ...Lazy to use the evergreen wreath more than clever perhaps, HB, but thanks!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72010702532586208882017-12-20T12:34:12.573-08:002017-12-20T12:34:12.573-08:00It's been windy here too, Andrea. Our Santa A...It's been windy here too, Andrea. Our Santa Ana winds (also known as "devil winds") have been blowing off and on for more than 2 weeks, sparking multiple wildfires (luckily none in my immediate area). While it's been on the warm side, it hasn't been really hot here, however, so that's helped, especially as we've had almost no rain.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63707231421889952152017-12-20T12:29:55.019-08:002017-12-20T12:29:55.019-08:00I usually just stick Magnolia leaves in my wreaths...I usually just stick Magnolia leaves in my wreaths but, as the tree is scheduled for trimming in January, I decided what the heck.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54903163704860005432017-12-20T09:04:53.916-08:002017-12-20T09:04:53.916-08:00I can’t find a like button. Anyway, I love your ar...I can’t find a like button. Anyway, I love your arrangements. The wreath is a real wow. Have a very happy Christmas. Thanks for sharing. karen gimsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979388211146202244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40145296399022218442017-12-20T07:15:29.682-08:002017-12-20T07:15:29.682-08:00So clever to do the conifer wreath with succulents...So clever to do the conifer wreath with succulents!Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58240607846889678792017-12-19T21:10:27.024-08:002017-12-19T21:10:27.024-08:00The arrangements are so beautiful. But those will ...The arrangements are so beautiful. But those will not last in our weather, hot and windy here.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62376408212303389052017-12-19T18:56:41.959-08:002017-12-19T18:56:41.959-08:00What a beautiful vase, and the arrangement is awes...What a beautiful vase, and the arrangement is awesome. That wreath may be among the prettiest and most unique I've ever seen! I would never think to put Magnolia with succulents and mixed evergreens...and the bow pulls it all together! Very nice!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45586712268373908922017-12-19T17:11:22.791-08:002017-12-19T17:11:22.791-08:00I'm so glad your Billbergia nutans is going to...I'm so glad your Billbergia nutans is going to bloom for you at last, Amelia! I hope those I divided a year ago do the same one day. I picked up a Billbergia carioca at a bromeliad show in September and that thing is already preparing to bloom for a second time.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10032791649889206462017-12-19T17:07:18.144-08:002017-12-19T17:07:18.144-08:00Thanks Lee! Succulents are something I generally ...Thanks Lee! Succulents are something I generally have in abundance year-round.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59336286301818322482017-12-19T17:06:33.554-08:002017-12-19T17:06:33.554-08:00Once I decided to pair the Aeoniums with that part...Once I decided to pair the Aeoniums with that particular vase, I was on the hunt for touches of burgundy color to amplify the effect, Loree. That Alternanthera 'Little Ruby' has become a useful addition to many a vase.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84062090927033037762017-12-19T17:04:25.729-08:002017-12-19T17:04:25.729-08:00Sadly, global warming seems to have the result of ...Sadly, global warming seems to have the result of generally exaggerating the worst weather extremes in many areas. That certainly seems to be the impact here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43571098612561904892017-12-19T14:11:07.064-08:002017-12-19T14:11:07.064-08:00My late MIL called them weather guessers and havin...My late MIL called them weather guessers and having endured a few hurricane guessfests I am still hoping for Christmas rain for you! My crazy Billbergia nutans are budding, if you remember that - i have a feeling I am in for a Christmas surprise.The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22418296793435180262017-12-19T13:57:50.637-08:002017-12-19T13:57:50.637-08:00Whereas we get wetter winters and more flooding. Whereas we get wetter winters and more flooding. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83873655064048331312017-12-19T11:07:04.345-08:002017-12-19T11:07:04.345-08:00Your vase and wreath are beautiful Kris! I love wh...Your vase and wreath are beautiful Kris! I love what you did with the succulents. Have a beautiful holiday.Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80807508086446503642017-12-19T10:56:00.556-08:002017-12-19T10:56:00.556-08:00Lovely! Your gnome and piggy gargoyle look great d...Lovely! Your gnome and piggy gargoyle look great dressed up for the holidays and that wreath is quite something with the added extras from your garden! I can't imagine having aeoniums big enough to cut for a vase - my poor specimen struggles on a warm windowsill! The idea of putting a container inside a vase is a useful tip. I had some grasses and catkins and wanted to add something that would need water, but had to leave it out. Enjoy your holiday preparations Kris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50174877702154753032017-12-19T08:45:04.688-08:002017-12-19T08:45:04.688-08:00Beautiful Kris! It's remarkable how the succul...Beautiful Kris! It's remarkable how the succulent arrangement colors are mirrored in the vase, nice paring. Also your gussied up wreath is a show-stopper. I hope the evergreens last longer than you're expecting. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24302888891946792612017-12-19T08:20:30.672-08:002017-12-19T08:20:30.672-08:00I'm learning that weather is a very complicate...I'm learning that weather is a very complicated phenomenon. The classic example of chaos theory describing a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world leading to cyclones in another part doesn't seem to be far off the mark. In this case, one explanation is that the general warming of the earth leading to the melting of arctic ice is resulting in the development of monstrous high pressure ridges over California that are keeping the rain out. Ugh!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45092001459682217762017-12-19T08:14:55.919-08:002017-12-19T08:14:55.919-08:00Yes, the succulents used in arrangements - and wre...Yes, the succulents used in arrangements - and wreaths - usually get recycled back into the garden. I've already planted a couple of the largest rosettes from the clump I pulled out on Sunday. Happy Christmas to you too, Jenny!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6263071578784027132017-12-19T08:11:22.664-08:002017-12-19T08:11:22.664-08:00Dream, pray, wish upon a star - we need every kind...Dream, pray, wish upon a star - we need every kind of support we can get to bring rain, Eliza! The repercussions of climate change are getting increasingly real and very frightening.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com