tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5213200108413457194..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: The Berries Share the StageKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54396320681964598312014-12-30T19:54:20.883-08:002014-12-30T19:54:20.883-08:00Thanks Amy. I really do need to get up earlier to...Thanks Amy. I really do need to get up earlier to catch more of those sunrises myself!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69345108412829512792014-12-30T12:04:35.035-08:002014-12-30T12:04:35.035-08:00I love the combination of Joseph's Coat with t...I love the combination of Joseph's Coat with the Nandina berries - wonderfully cheerful! And what a beautiful L.A. sunrise...! Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20002429660393062922014-12-30T10:46:31.768-08:002014-12-30T10:46:31.768-08:00He often does little things like that. He never t...He often does little things like that. He never tells me either - just waits until I discover them. He's worth keeping I think.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-64180780986673002942014-12-30T10:44:56.875-08:002014-12-30T10:44:56.875-08:00Those were actually the only roses I had blooming ...Those were actually the only roses I had blooming in the garden at the moment, Cathy - I think our recent rains gave everything a boost. More rain is due tonight so I'm looking forward to more flowers.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68538671062756352392014-12-30T10:39:24.479-08:002014-12-30T10:39:24.479-08:00I hope your 'Cousin Itt' makes it through ...I hope your 'Cousin Itt' makes it through the winter! I loved that plant when I first saw it and the 3 first planted in the ground have all become very handsome fellows, despite competition form tree roots. I'm hoping the other 5 (!!!) I've acquired since do as well.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12718545691204736342014-12-30T07:41:19.832-08:002014-12-30T07:41:19.832-08:00Julie makes a good point and I'm glad you are ...Julie makes a good point and I'm glad you are enjoying your vases both large and small. What I am especially enjoying today is the idea that your husband went out of his way to leave a lovely surprise for you - sharing a sunrise with you hours after it actually occurred. Very sweet! Happiest New Year's to you and yours.TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74854280903906576292014-12-30T00:31:57.731-08:002014-12-30T00:31:57.731-08:00The sunrise vase is absolutely stunning! (And your...The sunrise vase is absolutely stunning! (And your sunrise too!) How lovely to have such perfect roses in December. I agree with Julie -"reject" is not the right word as your "experimental" vases are always lovely too! Happy New Year Kris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51780763572158696832014-12-29T22:49:50.784-08:002014-12-29T22:49:50.784-08:00Oh I love this one!!! Simple perfection. Also I mu...Oh I love this one!!! Simple perfection. Also I must thank you for reminding me to water my Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt', as it's tucked away in a corner of the SP greenhouse and I haven't thought about it in weeks.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26632012927189792082014-12-29T17:00:18.240-08:002014-12-29T17:00:18.240-08:00Thanks Deb! As you know, I admire your blog imme...Thanks Deb! As you know, I admire your blog immensely too so, between us, I guess we have a mutual appreciation society going. Best wishes for a very happy new year!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76797275569173897782014-12-29T16:58:46.633-08:002014-12-29T16:58:46.633-08:00Thanks Susie!Thanks Susie!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32562879234310962462014-12-29T16:58:30.413-08:002014-12-29T16:58:30.413-08:00The sunrise was a nice surprise. The signs of it ...The sunrise was a nice surprise. The signs of it were long gone before I appeared bleary-eyed in the kitchen and looked outside. Now I'm wondering just how many terrific sunrises I've missed over the course of the year being a sluggard. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23380551300593377832014-12-29T16:54:39.599-08:002014-12-29T16:54:39.599-08:00Thank you for hosting, Cathy, especially given the...Thank you for hosting, Cathy, especially given the inhospitable conditions on your end!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91768766796646989152014-12-29T16:53:31.049-08:002014-12-29T16:53:31.049-08:00It's also the only rose that's currently p...It's also the only rose that's currently producing any blooms in my garden, Donna, but it is a pretty one. I haven't used the Acacia foliage before but, now that a few of the several I put in during the last 2 years have reached a good size, I was only a little squeamish about cutting the foliage.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22553295341804631012014-12-29T16:50:37.233-08:002014-12-29T16:50:37.233-08:00The sunrise was a complete coincidence as I didn&#...The sunrise was a complete coincidence as I didn't find my husband's photos until after I've created the vase and taken my picture. Pure serendipity!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27285347640067564572014-12-29T16:49:06.661-08:002014-12-29T16:49:06.661-08:00Too bad I slept through that sunrise. (I really d...Too bad I slept through that sunrise. (I really do need to try to get up earlier!) It was very nice of my husband to capture it and leave the photos as a nice little surprise.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25625400796580497002014-12-29T16:07:09.706-08:002014-12-29T16:07:09.706-08:00Kris, I have very much enjoyed your blog, and I lo...Kris, I have very much enjoyed your blog, and I look forward to reading your posts in the upcoming year. Your sunrise bouquet is striking; the nandina berries are a perfect complement to the roses. Happy New Year and happy gardening in 2015! Debdebsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25546686011903677622014-12-29T12:54:58.854-08:002014-12-29T12:54:58.854-08:00What a lovely way to use the 'Joseph's Coa...What a lovely way to use the 'Joseph's Coat' roses. Your Monday vases are such fun to look forward to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77817090860594447802014-12-29T11:29:09.819-08:002014-12-29T11:29:09.819-08:00How wonderful that your arrangement matches that a...How wonderful that your arrangement matches that amazing sunrise. I love the rose, such a gorgeous colour. Julie is right ' reject vase' just won' t do for your second beautiful arrangement.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67636814168347713462014-12-29T11:25:55.898-08:002014-12-29T11:25:55.898-08:00Not a coincidence? Are you sure?! What a brilliant...Not a coincidence? Are you sure?! What a brilliant match it would have been if it was planned - those roses are amazing! It didn't need a lot more in your vase with those two and you have got the balance just right as the roses were only ever to be the dominant feature. Very lovely - and it was intriguing to see your 'reject' experimental vase too! Thanks for sharing, as alwaysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49074497914925979652014-12-29T10:45:52.181-08:002014-12-29T10:45:52.181-08:00Kris I love both vases but your sunrise vase is st...Kris I love both vases but your sunrise vase is stunning with 2 of my fav things from your garden... the nandina berries and acacia foliage...absolutely gorgeous rose perfect for the vase...and the experimental vase is a wonderful mix from your garden too.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51861189926600673572014-12-29T10:21:38.786-08:002014-12-29T10:21:38.786-08:00Simpler arrangements but certainly packs a punch, ...Simpler arrangements but certainly packs a punch, especially the one that has the vivid colours of the sunrise!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58264584156749251202014-12-29T10:09:33.264-08:002014-12-29T10:09:33.264-08:00Oh, oh, oh! This one is my favorite so far. I like...Oh, oh, oh! This one is my favorite so far. I like how you used the pink and orange to match the rose colors. The sunrise is not merely pretty, but absolutely gorgeous, such stunning color.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.com