tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post6926853126324056229..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a (New) Vase on MondayKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34378401403157562262017-02-04T15:57:16.015-08:002017-02-04T15:57:16.015-08:00Thanks Jean!Thanks Jean!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41057477862080982042017-02-02T19:14:30.204-08:002017-02-02T19:14:30.204-08:00I think your new vase is gorgeous -- and even more...I think your new vase is gorgeous -- and even more so with that beautiful flower arrangement. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1701055108000897392017-01-31T20:03:31.526-08:002017-01-31T20:03:31.526-08:00I hope 'Wilson's Wonder' loves your ga...I hope 'Wilson's Wonder' loves your garden too, Hoover Boo!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31956513986440868932017-01-31T20:02:47.824-08:002017-01-31T20:02:47.824-08:00It's good to hear from you, Helene! Yes, the ...It's good to hear from you, Helene! Yes, the Calla lilies here are mostly gone by April/May as the plants die down and gradually disappear altogether, only to reappear in December or so, when the rain arrives. In August, when your garden is still in its summer glory, mine is in full retreat.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35515412812249308302017-01-31T18:22:42.852-08:002017-01-31T18:22:42.852-08:00Another thumbs way up for the vase, and the flower...Another thumbs way up for the vase, and the flowers are great. Wilson's Wonder, whoo-hooo! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77609738454143992222017-01-31T16:49:23.828-08:002017-01-31T16:49:23.828-08:00I just realised how long it is since I have been h...I just realised how long it is since I have been here, had to have a browse through some past posts :-)<br />Your vases are lovely and I am always struck at marked difference in type of flowering plants you and I have during December and January - I guess that's when we have the biggest difference in climate - that and August perhaps? My Zantedeschia flowers non-stop from April to late September, almost the opposite to yours then!<br />Take care,<br />HeleneHELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19324722908096678262017-01-31T16:29:38.305-08:002017-01-31T16:29:38.305-08:00I love the yellow poppies but wonder why only the ...I love the yellow poppies but wonder why only the yellow and an occasional orange have bloomed thus far...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13929565980761674242017-01-31T16:28:08.765-08:002017-01-31T16:28:08.765-08:00Thanks guys! Everyone seems agreed the vase was a...Thanks guys! Everyone seems agreed the vase was a good buy ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39334192567643357942017-01-31T16:27:08.578-08:002017-01-31T16:27:08.578-08:00Our climate does offer some advantages! Knowing h...Our climate does offer some advantages! Knowing how you like warm temperatures, I'm sure you'd enjoy those we've had this week in the low to middle 70sF (21 to 24C).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16537560272965384002017-01-31T16:23:33.301-08:002017-01-31T16:23:33.301-08:00I wouldn't mind a wee bit of a winter gardenin...I wouldn't mind a wee bit of a winter gardening break - maybe one timed with the year-end holiday festivities - but I don't think I'd like dealing with the extended winter challenges you face up north, Peter. Best wishes for an early spring!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48632651361933248632017-01-31T16:21:14.413-08:002017-01-31T16:21:14.413-08:00Southern California may be short on water but we d...Southern California may be short on water but we do get an early jump on spring, Alison. Best wishes with the seed sowing!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81576300955727055732017-01-31T16:20:09.528-08:002017-01-31T16:20:09.528-08:00Thanks Anca!Thanks Anca!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70649257588563690212017-01-31T16:19:55.047-08:002017-01-31T16:19:55.047-08:00Thanks Annette!Thanks Annette!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66497376653331328352017-01-31T16:19:36.647-08:002017-01-31T16:19:36.647-08:00'Chief' and 'Wilson's Wonder' ...'Chief' and 'Wilson's Wonder' have the splashiest flowers in the Leucadendron genus I think.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11679588366793670922017-01-31T11:20:12.852-08:002017-01-31T11:20:12.852-08:00As usual you have found some lovely flowers and co...As usual you have found some lovely flowers and combined them beautifully. I love the new vase - it signals to me blue skies and sunshine with little white fluffy clouds. Aren't those yellow poppies gorgeous?! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23190676556461743862017-01-31T09:25:54.877-08:002017-01-31T09:25:54.877-08:00Gorgeous combinations as always, and that vase is ...Gorgeous combinations as always, and that vase is lovely!!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77125569951176347912017-01-31T06:53:45.048-08:002017-01-31T06:53:45.048-08:00I love the new vase and the blue/ yellow is my fav...I love the new vase and the blue/ yellow is my favourite combination. What a wonderful array of gorgeous blooms in both your lovely vases. How amazing to be have so many stunning flowers to pick.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78355982969192331432017-01-31T06:53:27.248-08:002017-01-31T06:53:27.248-08:00The vibrant colors of your winter blooms help to c...The vibrant colors of your winter blooms help to cheer this less-colorful-here season. Love the new vase and, as always, admire your skill with flowers!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8226593062452619112017-01-31T06:00:09.180-08:002017-01-31T06:00:09.180-08:00Gorgeous new vase, I'm not surprised you could...Gorgeous new vase, I'm not surprised you couldn't resist. Your photographs showcase the flowers wonderfully. As ususal my favourite are the poppies. I love to look at all your colour. I'm so excited to be 2 weeks away from seed sowing!AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67969890017339209512017-01-31T03:24:20.252-08:002017-01-31T03:24:20.252-08:00Perfect combinations, all of them!Perfect combinations, all of them!Anca Tîrcăhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229230743499714728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42846980283241472052017-01-31T02:30:26.718-08:002017-01-31T02:30:26.718-08:00I'm turning green with envy looking at all the...I'm turning green with envy looking at all these stunning, exotic flowers of yours, Kris. All vases are beautiful, the yellow poppies are going so well with the blue flowers. The vase itself was a good choice, well done. Best wishes, AnnetteAnnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274821530475499660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39747235277972595722017-01-30T22:18:33.741-08:002017-01-30T22:18:33.741-08:00I'm so glad you treated yourself to that vase,...I'm so glad you treated yourself to that vase, it's a beauty and you've already put it to good use. Oh and those Leucadendrons...so so so lovely. Jealous!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87776072362808114192017-01-30T17:55:55.161-08:002017-01-30T17:55:55.161-08:00Ranunculus and anemones grow well here, Eliza, pro...Ranunculus and anemones grow well here, Eliza, provided that they get adequate water, which hasn't been so easy to supply in recent years. I don't think any of my anemones bloomed last year but I've already seen some tell-tale foliage emerge this year in response to the rain, hence the purchase of a few more. Hope (for good winter rain in future years) springs eternal!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48172657787466588942017-01-30T17:50:58.437-08:002017-01-30T17:50:58.437-08:00It's just the right size too! I've accumu...It's just the right size too! I've accumulated a good supply of vases over the years but many of them are just too tall for the flowers I cut from my garden. Perhaps if I had a husband who brought me bouquets of long-stemmed roses on frequent occasions, I could make better use of the tall ones but, as I don't expect a change in behavior there, I think I should retire some of my giant vases for more usable ones.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87778588303728116832017-01-30T17:45:46.852-08:002017-01-30T17:45:46.852-08:00At the moment, Christina, I'm feeling less gui...At the moment, Christina, I'm feeling less guilty than sorry that I didn't buy the other 2 coordinating vases too!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com