tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post7126697184075098673..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Imitation of a RoseKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27850518053054666622015-06-03T22:26:04.359-07:002015-06-03T22:26:04.359-07:00Thanks Tammy!Thanks Tammy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83901221567637323372015-06-03T21:21:17.528-07:002015-06-03T21:21:17.528-07:00Thanks sweetbay! I wanted something bright and ch...Thanks sweetbay! I wanted something bright and cheerful to greet my guests.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53389536458663975422015-06-03T21:20:28.223-07:002015-06-03T21:20:28.223-07:00I think Pipig is perplexed by the attention given ...I think Pipig is perplexed by the attention given to flowers, Cathy - she believes she should be the focus of my attention all the time (or, okay, at least for the 2-3 hours a day when she's awake). Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60884588300394024832015-06-03T21:17:07.831-07:002015-06-03T21:17:07.831-07:00Pipig generally prefers to chew plants rather than...Pipig generally prefers to chew plants rather than arrange them.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10427406646979987092015-06-03T21:14:48.172-07:002015-06-03T21:14:48.172-07:00I think Pipig was just jealous of the attention th...I think Pipig was just jealous of the attention the flowers were getting - she expects to be the center of attention.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20444995398364086092015-06-03T21:13:49.036-07:002015-06-03T21:13:49.036-07:00I was able to over-winter my Eustoma 'Borealis...I was able to over-winter my Eustoma 'Borealis Blue,' Christina, but the foliage turned a sickly yellowish color, which I haven't succeeded in correcting. Still, as mentioned in my response to Cathy, it appears that sickly foliage doesn't prevent the plant from blooming, although thus far the flowers are smaller than they were last year. I've been looking for more of the double blue-flowered Eustoma and finally found 3 plants - the last 3 the garden center had apparently - so I will have some of these this year too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52677123074925029852015-06-03T21:08:00.096-07:002015-06-03T21:08:00.096-07:00I still have 3 of the 'Blue Borealis' I &q...I still have 3 of the 'Blue Borealis' I "over-wintered" and, although the foliage is ugly (and I haven't succeeded in changing its condition), it appears that they're going to bloom. I also finally found 3 new plants of the same variety after an extensive search so you may see more of the blue Eustoma this year too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25020951479415784472015-06-03T19:27:17.978-07:002015-06-03T19:27:17.978-07:00Gorgeous! I love your arrangements. :o)Gorgeous! I love your arrangements. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68407279220056135692015-06-03T18:28:35.319-07:002015-06-03T18:28:35.319-07:00Oh I love the 2nd bouquet! It's so vivid and ...Oh I love the 2nd bouquet! It's so vivid and cheery and I love the appearance of different textures.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34921526578907682492015-06-03T00:29:05.750-07:002015-06-03T00:29:05.750-07:00The eustoma are so sweetly pretty, Kris and the ye...The eustoma are so sweetly pretty, Kris and the yellow arrangement (I love argyranthemum and those fluffy Leucanthemum are fascinating) really sings. Pipig must be a kitten at heart!Mine only played (annoyingly) with flower arrangements (and anything else at all precious/fragile in the garden)when tiny ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72558342861045187792015-06-02T06:26:01.158-07:002015-06-02T06:26:01.158-07:00That Eustoma bud is so lovely in the gradations - ...That Eustoma bud is so lovely in the gradations - it looks like it has been painted with water colors. Just love it. Also adore the feline floral arranger. Perhaps she needs her own blog? TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36714070523176490852015-06-02T03:50:08.744-07:002015-06-02T03:50:08.744-07:00It seems your cat has a nose for blooms too! I rea...It seems your cat has a nose for blooms too! I really like the pale pink Eustoma - it is elegant and delicate, whereas the blue one you have used before is more dramatic. The second vase - so different to the first - is also lovely, and very summery. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58875942906393241282015-06-02T02:15:41.163-07:002015-06-02T02:15:41.163-07:00Both lovely arrangements Kris. I remember admirin...Both lovely arrangements Kris. I remember admiring the wonderful blue Eustoma last year (are you able to overwinter them or are they annuals in your climate?) Eustoma grandiflorum 'Echo Pink' is lovely too, it is a great cut flower and I wish I could find it here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8940728697755848662015-06-01T23:08:38.659-07:002015-06-01T23:08:38.659-07:00Oh, so much to enjoy in all those creations, Kris....Oh, so much to enjoy in all those creations, Kris. The pink eustoma is certainly not as striking as your blue from last year but it such a soft and gentle pink, perfectly complemented by the abelia and pentas. And what great foliage the Kaleidoscope Abelia is for arrangements that contain yellow! Thanks for sharingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43153338645169296572015-06-01T21:32:22.665-07:002015-06-01T21:32:22.665-07:00No, I'm never angry with Pipig for long. She&...No, I'm never angry with Pipig for long. She's generally well-behaved (as least as cats go) but she definitely has a stubborn streak. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61769474282579491132015-06-01T21:27:23.290-07:002015-06-01T21:27:23.290-07:00I haven't tried growing the Eustoma from seed ...I haven't tried growing the Eustoma from seed either. The plugs (6-packs) are a good way to start, when you can find them - some of the double-flowered varieties seem to be sold mostly in 4-inch pots.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78451302411997752512015-06-01T21:24:14.120-07:002015-06-01T21:24:14.120-07:00The pink Eustoma is prettier in the vase than in t...The pink Eustoma is prettier in the vase than in the garden in this case, I think. I need to find a more appropriate place for these plants next year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63647651483804977352015-06-01T21:22:10.863-07:002015-06-01T21:22:10.863-07:00Thanks Anca!Thanks Anca!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7575670661589693842015-06-01T21:21:53.280-07:002015-06-01T21:21:53.280-07:00In Pipig's case, I think she's just perple...In Pipig's case, I think she's just perplexed about what possible interest I can have in flowers when she's around - and she enjoys chewing on plants too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22107141693165705932015-06-01T21:19:33.175-07:002015-06-01T21:19:33.175-07:00Oh, I'm sure my garden will be affected - it&#...Oh, I'm sure my garden will be affected - it's just a matter of to what degree. My area was taxed with the highest level of water reduction: 36%. But I started adapting to the drought soon after we moved in 4 years ago and we complied with last year's voluntary 25% reduction so we're a bit ahead of the game. Removing lawn has made the biggest difference. I have 2 more segments to go.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10711266036610718602015-06-01T21:14:36.615-07:002015-06-01T21:14:36.615-07:00Thanks Susie!Thanks Susie!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53939746333162535812015-06-01T21:14:07.262-07:002015-06-01T21:14:07.262-07:00You channel Pipig's thoughts all too well, Pet...You channel Pipig's thoughts all too well, Peter!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90645701082222898572015-06-01T21:13:26.022-07:002015-06-01T21:13:26.022-07:00Most dogs probably don't jump on tables to ins...Most dogs probably don't jump on tables to inspect your handiwork, do they?Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43781767497003208902015-06-01T21:12:21.630-07:002015-06-01T21:12:21.630-07:00Alison, with your eye for arranging plants in your...Alison, with your eye for arranging plants in your garden, I can't believe you would be bad at selecting flowers for a vase. As for controlling the cat, well, that's a pipe-dream for all of us.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71807841828878488812015-06-01T20:58:27.549-07:002015-06-01T20:58:27.549-07:00Kris - you always have the most fabulous of arrang...Kris - you always have the most fabulous of arrangements! Love them both, and your kitty is adorable. You can't possibly stay mad at her for long...Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.com