tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5948553326322604202..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Bidding adieux to my dahlias and zinniasKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85098983826387478652018-10-28T16:23:13.987-07:002018-10-28T16:23:13.987-07:00I'd been hoping to hold onto at least one or 2...I'd been hoping to hold onto at least one or 2 of my dahlias for a bit longer yet, Anna, but the hot, dry winds we had the week before took the energy out of them. If it's not one weather challenge, it's another it seems.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30538542877711076492018-10-28T14:57:04.455-07:002018-10-28T14:57:04.455-07:00Oh what a fabulous show from your last dahlias and...Oh what a fabulous show from your last dahlias and zinnias Kris. We had a mild frost last night but tonight's temperatures are predicted to dip lower so I will be bidding adieu to mine too.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41753032295889612102018-10-25T09:45:18.656-07:002018-10-25T09:45:18.656-07:00I've used that vase in the first photos before...I've used that vase in the first photos before but those orange dahlias did an especially good job of showing it off, I think! Luckily, the lisianthus continue to surprise me with blooms here and there.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48266443246167226272018-10-25T02:13:22.560-07:002018-10-25T02:13:22.560-07:00You do it every time, Kris! I start off admiring t...You do it every time, Kris! I start off admiring the first one, but then a second one comes along and I am torn - and then a third one! I know we don't need to choose a favourite and they each have their own special attraction. Have we seen the vase before that your first blooms are in? I love the crinkly shape of it, like one of those folded card lampshades.The pinks in your second vase are especially pretty but you know how I adore your blue lisianthus!Cathyhttp://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44458938937011553112018-10-23T15:49:02.190-07:002018-10-23T15:49:02.190-07:00That's a good reminder not to skip the zinnias...That's a good reminder not to skip the zinnias next year, Pat!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20858412658461589872018-10-23T09:14:16.393-07:002018-10-23T09:14:16.393-07:00Everyone is killing me with their zinnias. ha Lovi...Everyone is killing me with their zinnias. ha Loving the blue flowers and of course the zinnias.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57212065514556045702018-10-23T08:24:09.061-07:002018-10-23T08:24:09.061-07:00I'm wondering if the combination of the return...I'm wondering if the combination of the return of our marine layer, our first rainstorm, and the arrival of our Santa Ana winds in rapid succession threw my poor dahlias into shock. Oh well, it was time to get the winter cutting garden planted anyway!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44931884987140370972018-10-23T08:21:29.559-07:002018-10-23T08:21:29.559-07:00Thanks Cathy! I'm not going to say anything ab...Thanks Cathy! I'm not going to say anything about being grateful not to have mice as the last time I said that about rabbits, they made the first appearance anyone in the area had seen in decades...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91443863875051966002018-10-23T08:18:57.802-07:002018-10-23T08:18:57.802-07:00Yes, cut those dahlias, Alison, and share one of y...Yes, cut those dahlias, Alison, and share one of your pretty vases!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78530842269051626052018-10-23T02:52:10.067-07:002018-10-23T02:52:10.067-07:00All three are stunning Kris,I love your selection ...All three are stunning Kris,I love your selection of gorgeous flowers. Your dahlia, Punkin Spice is a lovely colour. My zinnias have bitten the dust now but the dahlias are still going strong.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33849421479192245112018-10-23T00:38:42.614-07:002018-10-23T00:38:42.614-07:00As always you have created some gorgeous arrangeme...As always you have created some gorgeous arrangements Kris. I love the first one especially (the golden zinnia is a treasure!) possibly beacause I am in an autumn mood and those colours signify autumn for me. Interesting to hear the gardening problems you encounter. Thank goodness we don't have raccoons here! We do however have mice and slugs! I have only tried growing dahlias once and they also got mildew in the end. Your fond farewell to them for this year is lovely. :)Cathyhttp://www.wordsandherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47649097594178053382018-10-22T21:25:05.216-07:002018-10-22T21:25:05.216-07:00Three beautiful arrangements! I have a lot of weak...Three beautiful arrangements! I have a lot of weak floppy stems on all my Dahlias, I really should just cut them all back and use them in a big arrangement. I wish I had sown Zinnias this year. I'm going to really make sure I have a spot for them next year.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11079481192974619032018-10-22T20:26:08.385-07:002018-10-22T20:26:08.385-07:00Dahlia tubers can stay in place in my climate but ...Dahlia tubers can stay in place in my climate but because I plant them in my cutting garden and wish to use the space for other "crops" in winter and spring, I've been pulling them up each year. It's time-consuming but then it provides me the opportunity to divide them too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25360292678559360152018-10-22T20:22:59.963-07:002018-10-22T20:22:59.963-07:00No sign of winter here, Eliza - the Santa ana wind...No sign of winter here, Eliza - the Santa ana winds brought temperatures up near 90F late last week! The return of the morning marine layer is probably the main cause of the powdery mildew. That's what causes the downfall of my sweet peas in early spring too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61682363863839959122018-10-22T20:19:17.974-07:002018-10-22T20:19:17.974-07:00I don't recall having the problem with leaf-mi...I don't recall having the problem with leaf-miners last year, Kathy, at least not with respect to the dahlias. I didn't even notice any damage until about a week ago but, when they got going, they went to town!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31488191758859289962018-10-22T20:16:20.209-07:002018-10-22T20:16:20.209-07:00Dahlias and zinnias have really brightened late su...Dahlias and zinnias have really brightened late summer and early fall here, Lisa.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55329445511867636072018-10-22T20:15:34.978-07:002018-10-22T20:15:34.978-07:00Well, as you know, cold is not a problem here, Don...Well, as you know, cold is not a problem here, Donna! Those winds are nasty, though, especially as they significantly raise the risk of wildfires.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4348395146552913392018-10-22T20:13:50.354-07:002018-10-22T20:13:50.354-07:00Barleria obtusa is almost too vigorous here, Diana...Barleria obtusa is almost too vigorous here, Diana, but I'll forgive plants with blue flowers just about anything. I do have to hack them back each year, though, and they self-seed like crazy.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32159193557430444622018-10-22T20:04:11.731-07:002018-10-22T20:04:11.731-07:00I love blue flowers too, Libby.I love blue flowers too, Libby.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1375119047685697292018-10-22T19:09:51.658-07:002018-10-22T19:09:51.658-07:00I've fallen head over heels for dahlias, Amand...I've fallen head over heels for dahlias, Amanda. I don't think late summer and fall would be the same without them.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55448439969984987432018-10-22T19:08:38.517-07:002018-10-22T19:08:38.517-07:00I'm hoping the purple and blue flowers will la...I'm hoping the purple and blue flowers will last awhile yet, Susie, but we do have another round of Santa Ana winds on their way so I'm not laying odds.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91073184663351714742018-10-22T19:06:34.824-07:002018-10-22T19:06:34.824-07:00Dahlias DO love water (at least once the tubers ha...Dahlias DO love water (at least once the tubers have sprouted) and you have plenty of that, Amelia!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72554520712351509932018-10-22T19:05:21.014-07:002018-10-22T19:05:21.014-07:00Hey, do you have something against 'Otto's...Hey, do you have something against 'Otto's Thrill'?! ;) I'd hoped for one more round with 'Loverboy' but a week of high winds took a lot out of him and he needs a long winter's rest before he'll be presentable again.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15589095928325745452018-10-22T19:02:48.189-07:002018-10-22T19:02:48.189-07:00'Punkin Spice' is definitely made for you,...'Punkin Spice' is definitely made for you, Loree!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5468875589204957342018-10-22T18:40:12.055-07:002018-10-22T18:40:12.055-07:00Just amazing! I like them all; I really can't ...Just amazing! I like them all; I really can't pick a favorite. All but a very few of my flowers are now former flowers because of this past weekend's freeze. It had to happen sometime, but it's always difficult. Soon I'll be digging out my Dahlia tubers, too, for the winter. :(Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com