tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5674975895244839649..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Oops!Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82402551573908504732020-11-08T16:16:23.449-08:002020-11-08T16:16:23.449-08:00Thanks Diana!Thanks Diana!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68994526492892559802020-11-08T13:49:27.783-08:002020-11-08T13:49:27.783-08:00Such an enticing medley of subtle warm shades!Such an enticing medley of subtle warm shades!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74090104272810163972020-11-01T14:07:22.807-08:002020-11-01T14:07:22.807-08:00It's a beautiful rose indeed, Anna. I should ...It's a beautiful rose indeed, Anna. I should give it more care so I'd get more blooms!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90448817452080536942020-11-01T12:29:49.175-08:002020-11-01T12:29:49.175-08:00Oh the 'Medallion' rose is a beauty Kris. ...Oh the 'Medallion' rose is a beauty Kris. No wonder you were unable to resist it.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75937209263939362862020-10-28T10:03:36.658-07:002020-10-28T10:03:36.658-07:00Lisianthus/Eustoma can be hard to find even here, ...Lisianthus/Eustoma can be hard to find even here, Cathy, and I understand that the plants can be difficult to grow from seeds although I've yet to try that myself. Unfortunately, the new fires are still burning out of control and our air quality remains poor. No rain in sight at the moment.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71202643399263982072020-10-28T10:00:32.754-07:002020-10-28T10:00:32.754-07:00I like that combination of colors too, Cathy. It ...I like that combination of colors too, Cathy. It reminds me of sherbet!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65767425826412731812020-10-28T09:59:31.635-07:002020-10-28T09:59:31.635-07:00Unfortunately, 'Belle' has especially ugly...Unfortunately, 'Belle' has especially ugly foliage so I'm not sure she'll be part of next year's party, Beth.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-56208562207928671222020-10-28T01:45:48.577-07:002020-10-28T01:45:48.577-07:00Wonderful vases, Kris. I looked everywhere for a s...Wonderful vases, Kris. I looked everywhere for a source of Eustoma this year, as a result of looking at one of your previous vases - no luck (I thought to buy seed or young plants). And I do love flashy 'Gitts Crazy'! Have been thinking of you in the fires. Glad you had a touch of rain - hopefully there's more to followCathy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849922467924159839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21589996324005745012020-10-28T00:20:29.691-07:002020-10-28T00:20:29.691-07:00What an array of colourful petals! I love those da...What an array of colourful petals! I love those dahlias Kris! The first arrangement wins hands down this week.The combination of pink and orange is a favourite of mine. :-)Cathyhttp://www.wordsandherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28634360006341870702020-10-27T19:01:32.544-07:002020-10-27T19:01:32.544-07:00OMG, they're amazing as usual! So stunning! I ...OMG, they're amazing as usual! So stunning! I have to say that the 'Belle of Barmera' Dahlia is my favorite. Wow.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42647433688277320462020-10-27T11:17:41.330-07:002020-10-27T11:17:41.330-07:00Thanks Loree!Thanks Loree!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6078935895934719822020-10-27T11:16:41.121-07:002020-10-27T11:16:41.121-07:00Maybe, Lisa, but even I'm not that crazy! Act...Maybe, Lisa, but even I'm not that crazy! Actually, I do have a few tiny vases scattered about the house at the moment as I clear out my cutting garden - and I put more zinnia blooms out for the neighbors last night too. So, maybe I AM that crazy after all ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60060037680648311172020-10-27T10:58:48.036-07:002020-10-27T10:58:48.036-07:00I wish I could say I'd planned my dahlia and o...I wish I could say I'd planned my dahlia and other flower selections in advance, Kay, but I can't make that claim, although I did file a mental reminder to consider which zinnia seeds I sow next year with respect to how they might embellish next year's dahlia blooms. My Correa 'Pink Eyre', planted in 2011 according to my records, came from Roger's. Armstrong frequently carries Correa 'Wyn's Wonder' and 'Dusky Bells' as part of their Monterey Bay Nursery collection. Both of those also have coral pink flowers but a looser foliage structure than 'Pink Eyre'. My own current favorite Correa is 'Sister Dawn', which has pale pink and yellow flowers. That one is harder to find - I've only seen it at Seaside Garden Center in Carpinteria.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3344555363201131412020-10-27T10:43:27.850-07:002020-10-27T10:43:27.850-07:00That particular 'Belle' was far paler and ...That particular 'Belle' was far paler and contained more orange than any of the other blooms I've cut from that plant, which was serendipity when it came to selecting something that coordinated well with those roses.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31070849471098159772020-10-27T09:47:46.910-07:002020-10-27T09:47:46.910-07:00I expect your limited selection will still exceed ...I expect your limited selection will still exceed my biggest bloom time, but I look forward to seeing what you each week. Whether it's dealing with too many blooms, or not enough, you always do it well.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-56951662909875175702020-10-27T07:39:07.085-07:002020-10-27T07:39:07.085-07:00I bet you could have made a half dozen bouquets wi...I bet you could have made a half dozen bouquets with all the flowers you have to choose from. Happy IAVOM.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35684168308713732642020-10-27T06:54:49.464-07:002020-10-27T06:54:49.464-07:00Vase#2 makes me smile! I adore your Gitt’s Crazy ...Vase#2 makes me smile! I adore your Gitt’s Crazy and Belle of Barmera dahlias! The colors of Lonicera match perfectly with Gitt’s Crazy! Is that planned when you select your dahlia tubers? Yellow colors speak of brightening happiness. Once again, the colors Queen Lime Blush Zinnias match perfectly. I have put this on my Floret wish list when the seeds become available in January. In addition, Correa pulchella 'Pink Eyre' is so pretty. Do you remember where you purchased it? In the end, I think I desire more coral pinks in my yard along with softer yellows. I have always loved various purples, and it is easy to love vase#3.<br />The advantage of being a day behind in looking through your blog is I begin the day uplifted seeing your beautiful floral arrangements even though the air quality is already unhealthy at 165. I’ll need to get out in the next 10 minutes and appreciate today’s sunrise. I wish you a great Tuesday. Kay A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18409324671756954457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34050732572250369752020-10-27T06:12:21.331-07:002020-10-27T06:12:21.331-07:00Each arrangement and every flower is perfect. I&#...Each arrangement and every flower is perfect. I'm struck by how beautiful D. 'Belle of Barmera' is with your roses. Lovely together.Susiehttp://pbmgarden.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9270656812574687922020-10-26T19:22:04.703-07:002020-10-26T19:22:04.703-07:00Every climate poses its challenges it seems, Eliza...Every climate poses its challenges it seems, Eliza. It's a lot cooler here but of course nowhere near your version of cold. Sadly, the Santa Ana winds came back today, leading to two new wildfires in Orange County, new evacuations, etc.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50777286601053463202020-10-26T19:18:34.746-07:002020-10-26T19:18:34.746-07:00I've often said I wouldn't mind something ...I've often said I wouldn't mind something of a winter break from the garden, Cindy - year-round gardening can indeed be exhausting. But I'd also want to limit the duration of that break to about 4 weeks!<br /><br />Unfortunately, there are two new fires in Orange County to the southeast of us. The largest of the two has already prompted an evacuation affecting 60,000 people. The ash is blowing our way and our air quality had gone back into negative territory, although I haven't actually smelled smoke yet.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89194783196500733762020-10-26T19:12:30.599-07:002020-10-26T19:12:30.599-07:00I cleared two of the three raised planters in my c...I cleared two of the three raised planters in my cutting garden today and put still more flowers - all zinnias this time - on the street for neighbors to take home.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88370979441984963472020-10-26T19:10:54.036-07:002020-10-26T19:10:54.036-07:00I hope we get more rain soon too, Amanda! What we...I hope we get more rain soon too, Amanda! What we got wasn't a very fulfilling appetizer and now we have wildfires burning again so we could REALLY use the moisture.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2961607484334487812020-10-26T19:09:04.122-07:002020-10-26T19:09:04.122-07:00Sadly, no more rain beyond that 0.02/inch we recei...Sadly, no more rain beyond that 0.02/inch we received Sunday morning, Annette. Our Santa Ana winds (aka "devil winds") returned today, sparking yet another mass evacuation to our southeast.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57541381724225437312020-10-26T17:26:05.593-07:002020-10-26T17:26:05.593-07:00Lovely arrangements, Kris. Seeing your dahlias and...Lovely arrangements, Kris. Seeing your dahlias and zinnias brings me back a month or two when the same was blooming in my garden. They are gone, but seeing yours does my heart good. A few straggling salvia, nicotiana and calendula are left, which can take a light frost. They will go this weekend when temps are predicted in the low 20s. Sigh. Life goes on, right?Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62558409364043118682020-10-26T12:39:05.641-07:002020-10-26T12:39:05.641-07:00I must say that although I'll miss my flowers ...I must say that although I'll miss my flowers when a killer frost comes, I am always ready to go inside and hibernate for the winter. I always feel like I need a break and winter gives me permission to rest. I'm not sure what I'd do if I had flowers that go on and on like yours. Even during the winter you seem to have more than I have at the height of summer. I have no idea how you take care of them all without you or your back wearing out. You are made of stronger stuff than me. Their beauty must keep you going, and maybe it's your job to keep us all looking at loveliness the whole year round. I'm glad you have so many to share with all of us.<br />Are the LA fires anywhere near you? I hope you are safe and your air quality not too bad.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.com