tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5032268890326522877..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Wednesday Vignettes: Changes in the WeatherKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14352324426183871432021-01-01T12:16:29.109-08:002021-01-01T12:16:29.109-08:00How wonderful Kris! You and your garden must have ...How wonderful Kris! You and your garden must have both been singing with joy 😄Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9010343764880700812020-12-31T17:45:12.517-08:002020-12-31T17:45:12.517-08:00The rain was a wonderful late Christmas present, E...The rain was a wonderful late Christmas present, Elaine. The hail was a surprise but it doesn't seem to have done much harm. Best wishes for the new year!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53819134400943644592020-12-31T17:43:32.454-08:002020-12-31T17:43:32.454-08:00I haven't found any obvious evidence of damage...I haven't found any obvious evidence of damage thus far, Loree, although I admit I haven't conducted a very comprehensive evaluation. It's been cold out there! By which I mean we've had temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79825057705506973322020-12-31T13:46:33.102-08:002020-12-31T13:46:33.102-08:00So wonderful to end the year on a good weather not...So wonderful to end the year on a good weather note. Hopefully the hail didn't damage your succulents too much. We received a massive snow fall just before Christmas but now with clear blue sunny skies it is quite lovely to look upon. Wishing you a Happy New Year and an excellent gardening season Kris.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81761405244427228732020-12-31T11:24:50.204-08:002020-12-31T11:24:50.204-08:00Gorgeous sunrise! I hope the hail wasn't too d...Gorgeous sunrise! I hope the hail wasn't too damaging to your soft succulents.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91103079921386727752020-12-31T10:10:58.196-08:002020-12-31T10:10:58.196-08:00I've heard that La Niña means more rain for Au...I've heard that La Niña means more rain for Australia and less for Southern California and vice-versa with respect to El Niño; however, some pundits claim that the effect of La Niña is more variable, at least with respect to Southern California. I'm just hoping we get a lot more rainstorms like the last one before our rainy season comes to its usual abrupt end in early spring.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60600494634115495112020-12-31T10:03:14.198-08:002020-12-31T10:03:14.198-08:00Thanks Angie. I'd have liked a more open ocea...Thanks Angie. I'd have liked a more open ocean view rather than the harbor view but, as the former would have added two or more million dollars to the cost of the house, I've decided I'm quite satisfied with the view we got ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8717074583413425962020-12-31T08:41:27.272-08:002020-12-31T08:41:27.272-08:00:-D
Good answer!:-D <br />Good answer!chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39981443978455352020-12-30T22:51:30.473-08:002020-12-30T22:51:30.473-08:00It’s amazing, the difference that rain makes to a ...It’s amazing, the difference that rain makes to a garden, much more so than water from hoses. I’m so glad you had some rain Kris, and your garden is looking even more wonderful than usual! <br />I was surprised to see the mountains with snow on them. What a beautiful view. <br />We’ve been having a lot of rain here, and more to come next week, we’re told. La Niña has been kind to us, and we celebrate while it lasts.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326022802944960576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50156062570695611312020-12-30T19:12:24.836-08:002020-12-30T19:12:24.836-08:00Your garden is so gorgeous! I just cannot get over...Your garden is so gorgeous! I just cannot get over it and that view! Happy that you got some rain!Angie (Dash & Bloom)https://angiebaer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77807692805673719212020-12-30T19:09:56.786-08:002020-12-30T19:09:56.786-08:00The garden usually responds quickly to a decent so...The garden usually responds quickly to a decent soaking with rain, Eliza. Irrigation systems are no match! It also comforts me to have a store of water on hand, especially when the tanks have been empty for so long.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24888680636805954102020-12-30T19:07:58.058-08:002020-12-30T19:07:58.058-08:00It seems we're always in drought, just beyond ...It seems we're always in drought, just beyond drought or proceeding into drought her, Cindy. Rain is always welcome, even when proceeded by spooky bumps and bangs.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25146485801471400212020-12-30T19:06:00.634-08:002020-12-30T19:06:00.634-08:00Happy new year to you too, Anna! I've heard t...Happy new year to you too, Anna! I've heard that even short hailstorms can cause damage, particularly to stiff-leafed succulents, but luckily our event, which I'd estimate lasted about 3 minutes, doesn't seem to have caused any lasting damage.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70248861847504600212020-12-30T19:03:34.513-08:002020-12-30T19:03:34.513-08:00The temperature at ground level was about 55F here...The temperature at ground level was about 55F here when the hail started but obviously it was a LOT colder at cloud level! I think this is only the second time we've seen hail in the 10 years we've lived here. I don't recall a single incidence of hail during the 20 years at our old house, just 15 miles away.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30293461722597415182020-12-30T18:54:26.680-08:002020-12-30T18:54:26.680-08:00The contrast does enhance both, Diana. The sun and...The contrast does enhance both, Diana. The sun and clouds both played games of peek-a-boo on Monday.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27105491272776291932020-12-30T18:53:04.218-08:002020-12-30T18:53:04.218-08:00It would be wonderful if we could distribute rain ...It would be wonderful if we could distribute rain a little more consistently across the country. Our rain is usually limited to the fall and winter months but it's been paltry this season. Even with Monday's storm, our season-to-date total is just 1.2 inches of rain.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72860427276810823212020-12-30T18:50:11.408-08:002020-12-30T18:50:11.408-08:00Thanks Nikki. My best to you as well!Thanks Nikki. My best to you as well!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36418519021180756952020-12-30T18:49:47.562-08:002020-12-30T18:49:47.562-08:00That Callistemon ('Cane's Hybrid') has...That Callistemon ('Cane's Hybrid') has peachy-pink flowers and is supposed to get 15-20 feet tall. I don't think I knew that it got that tall when I purchased it. My husband is none too pleased with it and has suggested I move it, claiming it blocks his view when he's reclining in his chair in the living room. I told him to sit on the patio if he wants a different view of the harbor ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76599738491051266482020-12-30T18:19:56.793-08:002020-12-30T18:19:56.793-08:00One inch is wonderful and so much water collected ...One inch is wonderful and so much water collected - yay! I bet both you and your garden are very happy. :)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32874522202928177482020-12-30T18:14:10.660-08:002020-12-30T18:14:10.660-08:00So glad for your rain Kris. I know how wonderful ...So glad for your rain Kris. I know how wonderful the sound of thunder can be when you are in the midst of a drought.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61935701287214166822020-12-30T17:50:12.560-08:002020-12-30T17:50:12.560-08:00Hooray for rain!! You can tell how much the plants...Hooray for rain!! You can tell how much the plants loved it. The hail, not so much though, I imagine. Hope you get more soon, so you can fill your big tank as well. Happy New Year, Kris!Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36553250773764587322020-12-30T17:00:57.707-08:002020-12-30T17:00:57.707-08:00Oh yes, I can see the plants looking perky. Funny ...Oh yes, I can see the plants looking perky. Funny you got hail and while I am reading this ice is coming down here. Brrrr. The picture of the steam off the chair is wild. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14509324663327644152020-12-30T13:34:58.278-08:002020-12-30T13:34:58.278-08:00Lime gold foliage against gunmetal clouds is such ...Lime gold foliage against gunmetal clouds is such a spectacular pairing when the first sun strikes thru. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78784682911279956582020-12-30T11:31:20.614-08:002020-12-30T11:31:20.614-08:00The sunrise and sunset pictures are gorgeous. So g...The sunrise and sunset pictures are gorgeous. So glad you got a full inch, and wish I could send you the rain we’re expecting over the next few days. I hope you didn’t get damage from the hail. Your garden looks amazing in the sunshine and sparkling with raindrops. sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59738835336584761712020-12-30T10:34:52.539-08:002020-12-30T10:34:52.539-08:00Wonderful photos and such a stunning sunrise. Your...Wonderful photos and such a stunning sunrise. Your garden looks wonderful in/after the rain, yet somehow it always looks drab here! :D<br /><br />All the best for 2021!Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.com