tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post6550915952706403455..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Going overboard (again)Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10045936858646860042021-04-29T12:09:58.605-07:002021-04-29T12:09:58.605-07:00Luckily, there's a lot of orange in my garden!...Luckily, there's a lot of orange in my garden!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8530367217280553942021-04-29T10:15:57.675-07:002021-04-29T10:15:57.675-07:00The anemone is a true star in the 3rd vase. Along ...The anemone is a true star in the 3rd vase. Along with the ruffles of the beautiful snapdragons, the flowers look perfect for the vase. I am smitten with the first vase. It's nicely balanced and I love each bit of material, but the color especially wows. Hope you're having a good week.Susie @ pbmGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405047006217308676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42772702714591197702021-04-28T10:41:26.458-07:002021-04-28T10:41:26.458-07:00Thanks Cathy. Unlike most other Aeoniums of my ac...Thanks Cathy. Unlike most other Aeoniums of my acquaintance, 'Kiwi Verde' blooms early and prolifically. As the rosettes bearing the flowers die back, the blooms spoils the neat appearance of the plants somewhat but then they're easy to start over with cuttings.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16564943836186498932021-04-28T00:04:29.240-07:002021-04-28T00:04:29.240-07:00Wow, so many gorgeous flowers Kris! I have never s...Wow, so many gorgeous flowers Kris! I have never seen an Aeonium flower before. Amazing. Love all the oranges and rusts in the first one, and of course the sweet peas. Cathyhttp://www.wordsandherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52178484972670617032021-04-27T17:09:57.771-07:002021-04-27T17:09:57.771-07:00I have some really tall ones but I guess I need so...I have some really tall ones but I guess I need some wider medium-high ones ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5620615665353843082021-04-27T14:22:54.580-07:002021-04-27T14:22:54.580-07:00You're going to need a bigger vase!You're going to need a bigger vase!Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46280473773665300682021-04-27T11:58:04.334-07:002021-04-27T11:58:04.334-07:00Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' has become my go-to...Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' has become my go-to foliage for floral arrangements, Margaret. In addition to its wonderful color, it has a graceful manner AND a light peppermint scent. The species, Agonis flexuosa, are known by the common name of peppermint willow.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34187592281801622412021-04-27T11:55:11.597-07:002021-04-27T11:55:11.597-07:00Ha! And I did!Ha! And I did!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39550251277248633892021-04-27T11:54:51.159-07:002021-04-27T11:54:51.159-07:00The Coriandrum sativum is exactly what you would u...The Coriandrum sativum is exactly what you would use to grow cilantro or coriander seeds for seasoning. I didn't purposefully sow the seeds this year - they arrived on their own, presumably deposited from last year's crop. The flowers make a great filler. The stems are prone to drooping after they're cut but they perk up within hours. I usually dip the stem ends in hot water to hurry their recovery along. And, if the plants go to seed, you can either save the seeds for use in backing or plant them next fall ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88793045954315080462021-04-27T11:48:24.142-07:002021-04-27T11:48:24.142-07:00I expect 'Blue Shift' is going to be on my...I expect 'Blue Shift' is going to be on my sweet pea seed list every year from now on, Amelia ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14596671007827833702021-04-27T11:47:25.271-07:002021-04-27T11:47:25.271-07:00Thanks Phillip. April-June is generally my peak b...Thanks Phillip. April-June is generally my peak bloom period. July-September is another matter altogether.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48748365465666519132021-04-27T10:34:36.282-07:002021-04-27T10:34:36.282-07:00So many lovely blooms you ended up with 4 vases? ...So many lovely blooms you ended up with 4 vases? If only I had that problem! They are all lovely and the leafy stems that you chose are just perfect with their reddish tinges.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36166447184874084062021-04-27T09:26:57.554-07:002021-04-27T09:26:57.554-07:00As I was reading your introduction I couldn't ...As I was reading your introduction I couldn't help think "if you've got it, flaunt it!"danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54347858680235208452021-04-27T05:43:11.941-07:002021-04-27T05:43:11.941-07:00I’m enjoying all four vase arrangements and it is ...I’m enjoying all four vase arrangements and it is amazing all the variety of flower colors and textures you have in your garden. I will need to keep an eye out my A. Kiwi flowers. Your 3rd vase is particularly charming: the rose of the vase is complemented by the Anemone bicolor. Even the coriander is beautiful! Is this the same as the cilantro I would grow? I would dread seeing my cilantro bolt so fast in my garden, and now, I’m thinking of adding seeds throughout both for its leaves and flowers since we use it for meals so often. Your successive transformation photos of L. ‘Blue Shift’ should be used as an advertisement for this sweet pea, because I sure will want those for next year! Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday! Kay A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18409324671756954457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43742602333740271172021-04-27T05:24:29.321-07:002021-04-27T05:24:29.321-07:00Bountiful bronzes from your garden. I am loving th...Bountiful bronzes from your garden. I am loving that first arrangement!The Blue Shift photos are wonderful.Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213728819915230871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82432203270033163882021-04-26T21:01:22.875-07:002021-04-26T21:01:22.875-07:00Beautiful!Beautiful!Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83614258082859412212021-04-26T18:58:14.383-07:002021-04-26T18:58:14.383-07:00Thanks, Beth.Thanks, Beth.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71940170213107304222021-04-26T18:57:40.382-07:002021-04-26T18:57:40.382-07:00I'm in awe of those sweet peas every time I lo...I'm in awe of those sweet peas every time I look at them too, Eliza. I can't remember any other flower demonstrating that kind of transformation, although there are a couple of dahlias that might come close.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5735032246725025492021-04-26T18:54:49.946-07:002021-04-26T18:54:49.946-07:00I vaguely recall buying Lathyrus 'Blue Shift&#...I vaguely recall buying Lathyrus 'Blue Shift' in a 4-inch pot at some time in the past but I don't remember getting flowers this dramatic, Anna.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25269655602703152512021-04-26T18:52:20.011-07:002021-04-26T18:52:20.011-07:00Thanks Noelle. Actually, I'm surprised at jus...Thanks Noelle. Actually, I'm surprised at just how floriferous my garden has become over the years since we removed all our lawn in favor of expanding garden beds.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32192204300778716032021-04-26T18:49:59.573-07:002021-04-26T18:49:59.573-07:00I'm very fond of that foxglove/sweet pea arran...I'm very fond of that foxglove/sweet pea arrangement myself, Cathy, although I suspect it won't hold together as well as some of the others.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55045807587064410722021-04-26T18:47:59.987-07:002021-04-26T18:47:59.987-07:00Actually, I looked into the cabinet that contains ...Actually, I looked into the cabinet that contains my vases and thought I could use some more. Where I'd put them is another matter altogether...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53937986446207372792021-04-26T18:18:45.896-07:002021-04-26T18:18:45.896-07:00Oooo, I like that first one! I mean they're al...Oooo, I like that first one! I mean they're all amazing, but I'm partial to those shades of peach/orange/sage, etc. Wow! :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31527794734827166432021-04-26T17:37:28.739-07:002021-04-26T17:37:28.739-07:00All four ended up looking very different from one ...All four ended up looking very different from one another! I like the orange hues and wavy Agonis foliage with the gray-green glaze on the first vase. The Salvia leucantha is a lovely mauve color, the snaps look amazing (sorry that the rust has reappeared), and I'm in awe of the sweet pea transformation. So spectacular!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53847799375450016362021-04-26T12:30:39.690-07:002021-04-26T12:30:39.690-07:00All beautifully put together Kris. I think that my...All beautifully put together Kris. I think that my favourite is the last one. I grew sweet pea 'Blue Shift' once but I'm sure that mine didn't look as attractive. I will have to give it another go.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.com