tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5007564971307060940..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Bloom Day - Floral OverloadKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90113371377382728602016-05-20T10:42:41.727-07:002016-05-20T10:42:41.727-07:00Even though we've had one prior visit, seeing ...Even though we've had one prior visit, seeing a peacock poking its head up to look in the office window at me was quite a surprise! It's too bad he didn't stay around for a better photo shoot.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62710287102754214892016-05-18T18:51:20.977-07:002016-05-18T18:51:20.977-07:00You have so many beautiful flowers. I esp. loved L...You have so many beautiful flowers. I esp. loved Leucadendron 'Blush' among the many others. How cool to see a peacock strolling through the yard! They remind me of our turkeys.Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43248235289132851002016-05-18T16:58:08.463-07:002016-05-18T16:58:08.463-07:00It's a sad thing that something as cute as a r...It's a sad thing that something as cute as a rabbit can do so much damage...Of course, the same could be said for "my" raccoons.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32361778481705903862016-05-17T15:57:08.371-07:002016-05-17T15:57:08.371-07:00May is looking wonderful, Kris! Complete with a p...May is looking wonderful, Kris! Complete with a peacock... Like Christina, I'm fascinated by the Pelargonium peltatum climbing. It looks perfect, so I hope it works out long-term! My latest Anigozanthos and my Leonotis are both getting munched as rabbits get bolder (actually I'm afraid we must be raising cottontails). I don't know why they like the Anigozanthos so much! And your borage gives me ideas... ;-)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84058369476748898442016-05-17T10:54:44.272-07:002016-05-17T10:54:44.272-07:00I was surprised at just how big that Euphorbia get...I was surprised at just how big that Euphorbia gets too, Jessica. As to the peacock, while I enjoy their infrequent visits, I wouldn't want to have them living here - I understand they're rough on gardens and I'e heard their piercing screams.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26144606183451320072016-05-16T14:25:34.921-07:002016-05-16T14:25:34.921-07:00You're allowed to go a bit mad in May! But wha...You're allowed to go a bit mad in May! But what a magnificent sight your garden is. Euphorbia 'Black Pearl' gets huge! I bought one last year so now I know what I'm in for. I may need to shift it. I hope your new feathery friend manages to avoid the coyotes. There is someone near here who keeps peacocks. Yep, noisy! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-447233871238571582016-05-16T11:14:28.355-07:002016-05-16T11:14:28.355-07:00That Pelargonium's climb wasn't planned, C...That Pelargonium's climb wasn't planned, Christina. It happened when I wasn't watching but I do like the effect so I've let it do its thing. I hope I don't live to regret it!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10930180608697321472016-05-16T11:12:46.197-07:002016-05-16T11:12:46.197-07:00Gaura does like room to spread out, although there...Gaura does like room to spread out, although there are some dwarf varieties available here that might work for you if you can find them there. <br /><br />I wonder what my cat would think if a peacock moved in with us! They're actually very noisy (at least in groups) and they can devastate a garden as well as any rabbit. In fact, the local community has published a list of "peacock resistant" plants for people in areas occupied by lots of them.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55383533230487227432016-05-16T11:08:49.036-07:002016-05-16T11:08:49.036-07:00I can't even imagine this garden without the L...I can't even imagine this garden without the Leucadendrons or Grevilleas now, Peter. To think, the garden had none of these when we moved in and I only had one lonely Leucadendron in a pot at our old place.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36051410898951709842016-05-16T11:06:59.857-07:002016-05-16T11:06:59.857-07:00Thanks for the warning on the Cercis. I inherited...Thanks for the warning on the Cercis. I inherited two of these trees. They seem to sucker quite a bit but I haven't noticed any seedlings to date. However, this is the largest display of seedpods I've seen in the five years we've been here so I'll watch out.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68636309536254732672016-05-16T11:04:18.042-07:002016-05-16T11:04:18.042-07:00I've been on a yellow kick for a long time, An...I've been on a yellow kick for a long time, Anna - in fact, I think I have a serious problem there so I'm trying to avoid yellow-flowered plants for awhile. We'll see how long that lasts! The Phlomis isn't a huge shrub so you might be able to fit one in. I don't know how cold tolerant it is, though.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19023077080954225782016-05-16T11:01:26.188-07:002016-05-16T11:01:26.188-07:00Sea lavender handles dry soil well, Deb, but I can...Sea lavender handles dry soil well, Deb, but I can't speak to how it handles plentiful water (!) or humidity. If you could find it in a 6-pack, it might be worth trying but, if the nursery is selling it in 1-gallon containers, I'd definitely take a pass.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77274201094742547862016-05-16T10:57:52.268-07:002016-05-16T10:57:52.268-07:00Ha! I wonder how that would go over with the neig...Ha! I wonder how that would go over with the neighbors? There's one that almost surely would call the sheriff's department to report me.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88137339385049464032016-05-16T10:56:42.953-07:002016-05-16T10:56:42.953-07:00I've accumulated quite a lot of Leucadendrons ...I've accumulated quite a lot of Leucadendrons since acquiring this garden 5 years ago, Jenni. 'Blush' has been planted for just over a year but, after a slow start, it seems to be reaching its stride - I was delighted by this month's "blooms."Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23827221535757035892016-05-16T10:47:11.161-07:002016-05-16T10:47:11.161-07:00April and May do tend to be a little ridiculous he...April and May do tend to be a little ridiculous here!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-714419792903656822016-05-16T10:46:32.139-07:002016-05-16T10:46:32.139-07:00It's amazing how fast borage grows once the se...It's amazing how fast borage grows once the seedlings come up. That makes it a great filler in my book.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30694216816758559312016-05-16T10:45:25.452-07:002016-05-16T10:45:25.452-07:00After checking my records, I found that my last (a...After checking my records, I found that my last (and only other) visit from a peacock occurred in May 2014 so I can't say they're regular visitors. They're much more common on the west side of the peninsula. The residents are fairly divided on them - there are enough people that hate them that an ordinance was required to protect them. The coyotes in our area seem to keep them out of here, which is probably a good thing, although I do enjoy the occasional visit. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63794602401226293262016-05-16T10:36:19.161-07:002016-05-16T10:36:19.161-07:00The garden has been a lot of work, Joanna. I keep...The garden has been a lot of work, Joanna. I keep thinking that, once I get all the big projects done, it'll get by on its own for longer periods. But then there's always another project...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7169660937462222972016-05-16T10:26:51.928-07:002016-05-16T10:26:51.928-07:00I hope the ones that piqued your interest work for...I hope the ones that piqued your interest work for you, Renee!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-37311260876209463332016-05-16T10:26:30.372-07:002016-05-16T10:26:30.372-07:00Stunning Kris, simply stunning! I've never se...Stunning Kris, simply stunning! I've never seen a Pelargonium peltatum growing as a climber. I'm sure it wouldn't be hardy here but Wow! what a beautiful sight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3976751893535496032016-05-16T10:25:30.316-07:002016-05-16T10:25:30.316-07:00This is only the second time in the 5 years we'...This is only the second time in the 5 years we've been here that a peacock has shown up and, with the coyotes a constant presence in the immediate area, I expect he either moved on or became dinner. They're more prevalent on the other side of the peninsula and, you're right, they're VERY noisy.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54210001434341789702016-05-16T06:38:19.335-07:002016-05-16T06:38:19.335-07:00Wow, you really have a lot of beautiful flowers th...Wow, you really have a lot of beautiful flowers this time! I have always loved seeing photos of Gaura lindheimeri, but I think it would need a space just like you have given it – on its own – to look its best, and I don’t have the space for that. And as always I have to look up a few new plants I am not familiar with and my plant wish-list gets longer and longer! <br />I have seen peacocks in Kew Botanical Gardens on many occasions back when I used to go there, the peacocks are very used to people and would follow you around hoping you would sit down on a bench and have a sandwich - and share with them :-) HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45255719401516400222016-05-15T21:19:56.959-07:002016-05-15T21:19:56.959-07:00May abundance is grand and your garden wears it in...May abundance is grand and your garden wears it in such an elegant way - with a peacock no less. Oh those Grevilleas and Leucadendrons... I'll need a moment.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54834562437190316512016-05-15T20:03:03.036-07:002016-05-15T20:03:03.036-07:00Overload is good! Your garden continues fabulous....Overload is good! Your garden continues fabulous. I also found 'Big Yellow Moon' thuggish, and pulled it. <br /><br />A word of warning on Cercis occidentalis: it reseeds like crazy, and seedlings once over a few inches tall are hard to pull. I'm still pulling seedlings 5 years after I got rid of the trees. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71413910796542335702016-05-15T18:38:48.703-07:002016-05-15T18:38:48.703-07:00Oh my - the abundance!!! Phlomis is such a cool pl...Oh my - the abundance!!! Phlomis is such a cool plant - I have started to see it more and more up here, which makes me happy. If only I had room - I seem to be on a yellow kick this year. Another standout which has been mentioned by several before me was the Leucadendron. Wish it grew here...Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.com