tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post6155745621787269872..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: After the Lawn: A Progress ReportKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30616081725862335002016-03-15T16:09:32.961-07:002016-03-15T16:09:32.961-07:00The rain was VERY welcome. The rainbow was the ch...The rain was VERY welcome. The rainbow was the cherry on top.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69527171199585944702016-03-15T14:01:55.296-07:002016-03-15T14:01:55.296-07:00The picture with the rainbow is spectacular!
So ...The picture with the rainbow is spectacular! <br /><br />So glad you got some much-needed rain. I love all of the different textures you have going on with the new plantings. They complement each other very well. sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22821552067955004042016-03-15T10:31:09.862-07:002016-03-15T10:31:09.862-07:00Prunella is new for me but my Sunset garden guide ...Prunella is new for me but my Sunset garden guide claims it will grow in my zone (23/24) so I'm trying it as a groundcover. I haven't grown Geranium maderense in years but it did well in my former garden so I hope it likes it here too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91282182441082357322016-03-15T10:28:00.964-07:002016-03-15T10:28:00.964-07:00I got in some seeds too - for California poppies. ...I got in some seeds too - for California poppies. I envy you the peas. I'm going to miss my sugar snap peas this year but the blasted raccoons and skunks have dug through my veg beds so often that planting seeds and even starts there seems impossible.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27253278386929090232016-03-15T10:22:45.139-07:002016-03-15T10:22:45.139-07:00I don't think I want to count the number of pl...I don't think I want to count the number of plants, much less tally the cost. I used a LOT of multiples - 10 Arthropodium divisions, 18 Heuchera plugs, 3 dozen Festuca plugs...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67763688835757963692016-03-15T10:19:32.684-07:002016-03-15T10:19:32.684-07:00It's interesting that 'Confetti's'...It's interesting that 'Confetti's' variegation disappeared like that, although I admit I've seen variegation fade in other plants. As variegation is generally created by a virus, I guess that means that your plants are really healthy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39918567212020613032016-03-14T18:33:33.230-07:002016-03-14T18:33:33.230-07:00Your plant choices look wonderful, Kris, it will b...Your plant choices look wonderful, Kris, it will be interesting to see how it all fills in. Many are things I can't grow, but I had to smile at the Prunella, the wild form is quite a weed here, but useful because the seed spikes are a Chinese medicinal and I collect them for tea. Geraniums are my favorite groundcovers up here, especially those that spread by seeding and take over whole beds from the weeds. I love all the purple flowers grouped together.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82249855698893977632016-03-14T17:29:19.577-07:002016-03-14T17:29:19.577-07:00So glad some rain finally visited all your hard wo...So glad some rain finally visited all your hard work. That's such a great feeling. I managed to seed some spinach and peas before the rain hit Sunday.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76458577105831990272016-03-14T08:44:37.600-07:002016-03-14T08:44:37.600-07:00The first thought that popped in my head: I wonder...The first thought that popped in my head: I wonder how many new plants that is? It has to be an insane number. And your climate gives you sooooo many choices.<br /><br />What a transformation! One for the books, for sure.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75864089634605617352016-03-13T20:05:04.956-07:002016-03-13T20:05:04.956-07:00Wow! The rainbow is a beautiful, happy ending afte...Wow! The rainbow is a beautiful, happy ending after a good rain! I am, as always, impressed by the amount of planning and work that goes into your garden. I appreciate the long views that show how the different areas relate to each other. Regarding Abelia x grandiflora 'Confetti', this is a plant I loved and planted along the sunny edge of the woodland garden. Unfortunately, within three years it had lost almost all of its variegation. It was a disappointment, but I still have it because I like the blooms. debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60481116221422289622016-03-13T19:36:17.329-07:002016-03-13T19:36:17.329-07:00Thanks, Eliza! My husband is due a lot of the cre...Thanks, Eliza! My husband is due a lot of the credit for helping through the tough soil "remediation" phase.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16719785300453279032016-03-13T19:34:39.566-07:002016-03-13T19:34:39.566-07:00And a 20% chance of a little more this evening, Do...And a 20% chance of a little more this evening, Donna! Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33904815450703168082016-03-13T19:34:03.143-07:002016-03-13T19:34:03.143-07:00A record was one of the main purposes of the blog ...A record was one of the main purposes of the blog when I started, Deb. It's the connection with other gardeners like yourself that was the joyful surprise.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89078920679610248052016-03-13T19:32:09.888-07:002016-03-13T19:32:09.888-07:00'Tiny Monster' has a reputation of being a...'Tiny Monster' has a reputation of being an aggressive spreader but I have several others and haven't seen evidence of that (yet).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89868558696312897372016-03-13T19:30:58.855-07:002016-03-13T19:30:58.855-07:00It's funny - I was thinking that, after that r...It's funny - I was thinking that, after that rainstorm, there should be a rainbow and looked out my office window and voila!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66192584349454205482016-03-13T19:29:45.895-07:002016-03-13T19:29:45.895-07:00My fingers are crossed that their promise will be ...My fingers are crossed that their promise will be realized, Evan!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59672974658515373862016-03-13T18:35:42.478-07:002016-03-13T18:35:42.478-07:00So glad you had some rain - love the rainbow! Your...So glad you had some rain - love the rainbow! Your plantings look great and I can just imagine how beautiful everything will look when it fills in. Lots of hard work there - kudos!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84712947808211677512016-03-13T18:33:04.010-07:002016-03-13T18:33:04.010-07:00I love 'Tiny Monster'. I was warned that ...I love 'Tiny Monster'. I was warned that it can be aggressive (as indicated by its name) but it hasn't proven to be so yet.<br /><br />I'm very happy about the rain too. We've received a little over 1-inch since last weekend. While not anywhere near drought-buster status, it's been welcome.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16467737461423460722016-03-13T18:29:40.779-07:002016-03-13T18:29:40.779-07:00Very few of my bearded Iris have bloomed in the pa...Very few of my bearded Iris have bloomed in the past 2 years, Christina. I've blamed the lack of rain - although these Iris are drought tolerant, they do need water during their growth period and our limited rainfall left mine thirsty. However, many of mine were also in need of dividing and mulch may have covered more of the rhizomes than was advisable so I may have hampered flowering by my own inattention as well. I replanted the Iris in the area shown in this post in January (i.e. much later than recommended) so I'm not counting on blooms there this year.<br /><br />The March rain has been wonderful (even if it still doesn't live up to the expectations we had of El Nino). We had a little drizzle again late this afternoon and I'm hoping for more tonight!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34231930332305210402016-03-13T16:54:40.836-07:002016-03-13T16:54:40.836-07:00Looking good...and I loved seeing the rainbow....m...Looking good...and I loved seeing the rainbow....more rain too...wow that is good news!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60479351536088715482016-03-13T14:58:32.109-07:002016-03-13T14:58:32.109-07:00What a gorgeous display you have in store. During...What a gorgeous display you have in store. During our drought I often found the surviving plants grown from the smallest starts were toughest. Perhaps because they established a deep root system as a starting point? <br /><br />I take to heart your advice about buying and planting in multiples. I spent years "experimenting" with polka dotting singleton plants. Your spaces provide all the proof needed of your wise approach. <br /><br />Finally it occurs to me how amazing it will be to have this complete chronicle of the evolution of your garden spaces recorded as the years roll by. You've put a lot of effort into this as well as into your garden. Well planted and well done! TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52063815870751441762016-03-13T14:19:53.800-07:002016-03-13T14:19:53.800-07:00Tiny Monster? What a name!
It is rather satisfyin...Tiny Monster? What a name!<br /><br />It is rather satisfying to be able to fill fresh space with cuttings from overcrowded plants, and move the grumbling plants to somewhere happier. You can see (and hear) the plants heaving a sigh of relief - this is nice!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1075288144396943912016-03-13T10:40:02.067-07:002016-03-13T10:40:02.067-07:00All that plus rain and a rainbow...good job!All that plus rain and a rainbow...good job!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81749441601579372682016-03-13T08:03:27.849-07:002016-03-13T08:03:27.849-07:00Every time you post pics of your flagstone paths, ...Every time you post pics of your flagstone paths, all I can think is "WANT! WANT! WANT!" Of course, I'm not sure where I'd put them, but such a small detail.... ;o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17659898455080955022016-03-12T23:29:14.693-08:002016-03-12T23:29:14.693-08:00Those baby plants are so full of promise! Everythi...Those baby plants are so full of promise! Everything looks good already and will only get better as it matures.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.com