tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post6677335080861329736..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: My latest projectsKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1389637120935509262022-11-07T08:29:53.617-08:002022-11-07T08:29:53.617-08:00Last year it took forever for my sweet peas to blo...Last year it took forever for my sweet peas to bloom, Horticat. I'm hoping for an earlier show this time around ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16261654658143888832022-11-07T03:28:31.171-08:002022-11-07T03:28:31.171-08:00You have been busy! I look forward to seeing all y...You have been busy! I look forward to seeing all your cool season blooms for upcoming IAVOM - particularly the seven varieties of sweet peas!Horticathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542435259445709388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30075941159254786832022-11-06T12:26:40.006-08:002022-11-06T12:26:40.006-08:00The raccoons have been out of control here. They ...The raccoons have been out of control here. They used to focus on our backyard fountain - they do love water! - but after 10+ years maybe they've finally figured out that there's not actually anything to eat there. Their current obsession is the grubs buried in various parts of the garden. There are grub killing pesticides but I haven't gone that route. As to the neighbors' new plantings, I'm just pleased they've added something living to the area.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83105120456026506452022-11-06T12:19:31.616-08:002022-11-06T12:19:31.616-08:00Wow. That is a lot of effort to deter raccoons. I ...Wow. That is a lot of effort to deter raccoons. I know I would be doing the same if they were as persistent here. I think our raccoons are distracted by the creek that runs through the property - they never get too unruly except during apple season. Nice to see artificial turf replaced with real plants, though I am not sure that the grid pattern is the best for showing off agaves. Having a hard time picturing what that will look like in a few years.Jerryhttps://botanicachaotica.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65107348981370528062022-11-05T19:24:00.598-07:002022-11-05T19:24:00.598-07:00Some critter, presumably an annoying raccoon, dug ...Some critter, presumably an annoying raccoon, dug around in one small exposed area beyond the edge of the wire "cloth" one night but, with relatively little uncovered, he/she didn't persist. I hope to get the few exposed areas planted soon but that may not happen until after next week's rain. I noted that the chances of rain have dropped slightly since I reviewed the forecast yesterday but they're still running high.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45321686176000180942022-11-05T18:19:25.026-07:002022-11-05T18:19:25.026-07:00Good plan! Unlike raccoons, I've found that ...Good plan! Unlike raccoons, I've found that squirrels tend to avoid impediments on the ground despite the gymnastics they perform getting into bird feeders. The squirrels seem to have given up on guavas and have taken up burying 'Fuyu' persimmons here but they only dig down about an inch ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2094828243598442642022-11-05T15:32:07.638-07:002022-11-05T15:32:07.638-07:00Blankety-blank raccoons! But a chance at even a l...Blankety-blank raccoons! But a chance at even a little rain Mon-Tues raises the spirits considerably. Your raised beds look all ready for winter and spring beauty. <br /><br />Best wishes for a lovely weekend backatcha!.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84955817059503516242022-11-05T10:29:59.021-07:002022-11-05T10:29:59.021-07:00I hope your latest raccoon deterrent works! I plan...I hope your latest raccoon deterrent works! I planted up a small section behind my garage before we went to New York, and thankfully realized all the moss I included was going to be a magnet for squirrels foraging and hiding snacks. I laid plastic trays over the area and it kept them out. Critters!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84195571436053111432022-11-04T20:14:52.288-07:002022-11-04T20:14:52.288-07:00The skunks and possums present no problems but the...The skunks and possums present no problems but the raccoons and the rabbits are very bothersome - they're both relentless! Right now, we're showing a projection of rain on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday is showing a 90% chance but we've been fooled before when the event is still that far out. I've been scrambling to get my bulbs planted and seeds sown to take advantage of it anyway...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86925516508374590952022-11-04T19:37:18.958-07:002022-11-04T19:37:18.958-07:00That racoon thing must be so damn frustrating ! I ...That racoon thing must be so damn frustrating ! I have them here -along with skunks- but neither of them have ever actually dug up a plant. And in winter they go away. I hope that hardware cloth barrier works for you ! We will have rain this weekend and the 1/10th we got last week was a bigger deal in the Sierra where chain requirements were in play--sure would be great if we got a nice snow-pack up there this year.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75166401528994589792022-11-04T18:05:40.778-07:002022-11-04T18:05:40.778-07:00I hope you get your wish, Jane! I'd love to s...I hope you get your wish, Jane! I'd love to see more trees planted in my area. Unfortunately, we have a foolish "view conservation" ordinance in my community that values neighbors' views over the health of our ecosystem.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61267855893890277912022-11-04T17:37:55.085-07:002022-11-04T17:37:55.085-07:00You’ve been so busy, Kris, and I hope your pest ex...You’ve been so busy, Kris, and I hope your pest excluding measures work for you. Nice to see that neighbours have added proper greenery to the front of their house. The houses on each side of us have recently sold and I’m living in hope that the new neighbours will plants some trees!janesmudgeegardenhttps://janesmudgeegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15925744558850526432022-11-04T14:26:12.755-07:002022-11-04T14:26:12.755-07:00I'm glad the dahlias came through for you, Bet...I'm glad the dahlias came through for you, Beth. I'm sorry that Mother Nature is going to close the show down.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28104907190750379742022-11-04T14:24:33.845-07:002022-11-04T14:24:33.845-07:00I love sweet peas too, Chavli, as evidenced by the...I love sweet peas too, Chavli, as evidenced by the fact that I can't seem to limit myself to the number of seeds I can actually fit into the space I have available. However, if you were to lay in the middle of that bed, you might find yourself toe-to-toe with a raccoon ;) Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55449397106680825172022-11-04T08:41:59.863-07:002022-11-04T08:41:59.863-07:00You are impressive! My Dahlias are still growing, ...You are impressive! My Dahlias are still growing, believe it or not, so I haven't removed them from the pots yet. I will next weekend if our forecast is correct for "normal" November weather. That Senna is lovely. I'd hold on to it, too. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58520538938332994282022-11-04T07:00:34.938-07:002022-11-04T07:00:34.938-07:00A bed with 7 varieties of sweet peas sounds dreamy...A bed with 7 varieties of sweet peas sounds dreamy. I would lay in the middle of it daily and inhale deeply for a session of aroma therapy. Sweet peas has the most amazing fragrance and childhood memories.<br />Your old chiminea is gorgeous! Those I've seen up till now are rather common terra cotta.<br />ChavliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com