tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post7216782436120416113..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Another shopping tripKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84072972466517059912018-09-11T10:30:57.907-07:002018-09-11T10:30:57.907-07:00Unfortunately, all my favorite garden centers are ...Unfortunately, all my favorite garden centers are an hour - or more - away, Christina. However, maybe that's a good thing for my pocketbook.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89021688055131535962018-09-10T23:35:31.195-07:002018-09-10T23:35:31.195-07:00There is nothing better than a little plant or gar...There is nothing better than a little plant or garden related shopping. The nursery looks an excellent one. An hour seems a long trip but when I think about it, I may well have to travel that kind of distance to find special plants.Christinahttps://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72690330384970079362018-09-10T19:08:07.331-07:002018-09-10T19:08:07.331-07:00Well, Orange County has a reputation for conspicuo...Well, Orange County has a reputation for conspicuous consumption but then the same could probably be said of Los Angeles County. Still, I was surprised that all the demon babies (properly called mandrakes apparently) were sold within days of the boutique's opening, especially given their price. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39308598776447578942018-09-10T13:28:15.756-07:002018-09-10T13:28:15.756-07:00I always enjoy your nursery visits and wish I coul...I always enjoy your nursery visits and wish I could come with you. You were very restrained this time. Demon babies growing in pots? Goodness, who buys this sort of thing? Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72379931336559948712018-09-09T14:40:18.428-07:002018-09-09T14:40:18.428-07:00The price of the demon babies is what cracks me up...The price of the demon babies is what cracks me up, Tammy. Sticking vine arms and legs into a pumpkin is more my style.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16835131184859388242018-09-09T08:52:19.990-07:002018-09-09T08:52:19.990-07:00Looks like a very cool place! The demon babies do ...Looks like a very cool place! The demon babies do crack me up even though I'm not into Halloween at all. Our govt is scary enough. Love your pumpkin with the viney arms.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16085560553404001602018-09-08T15:32:48.316-07:002018-09-08T15:32:48.316-07:00Dust storms! Now that's something I've ne...Dust storms! Now that's something I've never dealt with, Amy. I'm glad your weather has improved even if it's not exactly cool yet. We've reached 86F with over 50% humidity today - not wonderful but definitely tolerable.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46429372211902896142018-09-08T15:17:32.639-07:002018-09-08T15:17:32.639-07:00I've always loved the idea of a sensory garden...I've always loved the idea of a sensory garden but never done it; it's nice to see the ideas in your collage. Your planter combinations are luscious for heading into autumn. <3 As for the weather, we're still topping 100 here, but it's actually rather pleasant now that we're not getting dust storms. This summer has been a whopper!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43381017691181463942018-09-08T11:28:08.339-07:002018-09-08T11:28:08.339-07:00Seventies and drizzle sounds heavenly, Loree! As ...Seventies and drizzle sounds heavenly, Loree! As to the demon dirt babies, properly called mandrakes according to an article in the home section of today's LA Times, they were apparently made using dollar-store baby dolls with "moldable foam clay" layered on top. They are indeed already sold out but cost "only" $130.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17631439889923342142018-09-08T11:21:15.327-07:002018-09-08T11:21:15.327-07:00You should celebrate Halloween then, Eliza! Much ...You should celebrate Halloween then, Eliza! Much as I admire your climate in spring and summer, I'm happy with ours in fall, at least when fall really arrives. As forecast, the temperature is rising here as the weekend gets started but it shouldn't get too bad (hopefully). Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16860820572808877162018-09-08T11:17:38.902-07:002018-09-08T11:17:38.902-07:00Two and a half inches, Lisa! I'd be ecstatic....Two and a half inches, Lisa! I'd be ecstatic.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83829079098021446202018-09-08T10:53:25.386-07:002018-09-08T10:53:25.386-07:00I have a Facebook friend who was probably waiting ...I have a Facebook friend who was probably waiting in line when the Halloween shop opened. He's already posted photos of his version of the demon dirt babies. He does Halloween up big. I just don't have the zest for anything so autumn related I guess. Hope things cool down for you soon! (after 90's again earlier in the week we're looking at mid 70's with possible drizzle...).danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30081180821392940922018-09-08T09:22:12.483-07:002018-09-08T09:22:12.483-07:00Ever since Harry Potter, it seems Halloween has be...Ever since Harry Potter, it seems Halloween has been ever-growing as a holiday. It's my birthday, so it is fun that the world celebrates it! ;)<br />Our end of season sales have been either nonexistent or a disappointingly minor discounts. Who wants 20% off arborvitae?? As my garden winds down, your season renews. Lovely to watch!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22150079638183028122018-09-08T04:50:57.178-07:002018-09-08T04:50:57.178-07:00Happiness is visiting a nursery and finding new pl...Happiness is visiting a nursery and finding new planters, a few flowers/plants and decorations. Sounds like a perfect outing. We have had some real rain here. 2.5". I am a happy gardener. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75319283483087342862018-09-07T20:40:54.837-07:002018-09-07T20:40:54.837-07:00I know a surprising number of people who actively ...I know a surprising number of people who actively dislike Halloween, Kathy. My own childhood exposure was relatively tame - and then I never faced the challenge of coming up with costumes for anyone else. Heck, on the few occasions in which we've had trick-or-treaters here, most of the kids haven't even bothered dressing up, so costumes don't seem to be such a big deal anymore.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13834317804675915552018-09-07T20:35:55.746-07:002018-09-07T20:35:55.746-07:00I just ordered some bulbs too, although not tulips...I just ordered some bulbs too, although not tulips as they're not happy here. At best they're expensive annuals for us and even then our Santa Ana winds or an early heatwave usually kills them off before they bloom.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48473897478493947042018-09-07T20:31:32.689-07:002018-09-07T20:31:32.689-07:00I wish I had your discipline, Cindy!I wish I had your discipline, Cindy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50172238110107825632018-09-07T17:25:20.386-07:002018-09-07T17:25:20.386-07:00I murdered on of those fabulous variegated Manihot...I murdered on of those fabulous variegated Manihots and have not run across another yet. They usually will over-winter here but maybe that one was a little more tender. I am afraid I am a Halloween grinch,probably due to my child-phobia and memories of how stressed out I got trying to create costumes when my kids were young.I'm scarred for life !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40441563489174881282018-09-07T17:24:30.692-07:002018-09-07T17:24:30.692-07:00It's still too hot and humid to be out in the ...It's still too hot and humid to be out in the garden very much....other than cleaning up the endless leaves that fall because it's so dry. I am itching to get to the garden center and refresh things..but will hold off for a while. But I ordered some tulips~! Libby Wilkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102973425224789296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8923431835937401382018-09-07T14:17:22.354-07:002018-09-07T14:17:22.354-07:00Looks like a fun trip. I love to browse garden ce...Looks like a fun trip. I love to browse garden centers, but try not to stay too long so I don't spend too much money.Custom Comfortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632267295969050029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50526442341316780242018-09-07T12:40:05.814-07:002018-09-07T12:40:05.814-07:00Ha! I never dress up for Halloween myself but I d...Ha! I never dress up for Halloween myself but I do like putting up some decorations, even if there's never been more than a handful of kids (if any) trick-or-treating in my current neighborhood.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24830144999408023992018-09-07T12:37:45.109-07:002018-09-07T12:37:45.109-07:00That Lantana has done much better in its second he...That Lantana has done much better in its second here than its first but then the extra water I've given that bed may be responsible. As to the tour, that would be great! A garden tour in September is a rarity. It's a week from tomorrow - let me know if you have details.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8708313467156365712018-09-07T12:33:26.167-07:002018-09-07T12:33:26.167-07:00It's only slightly warmer here thus far so I&#...It's only slightly warmer here thus far so I'm hoping that the forecasters may be wrong and the marine layer may continue to stave off the return of high temperatures. I've been so enjoying the touch of fall we've had...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22203613882857849532018-09-07T12:30:12.365-07:002018-09-07T12:30:12.365-07:00Frogs and toads have always appealed to me for som...Frogs and toads have always appealed to me for some reason - perhaps because the real things are a relative scarcity here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49019560488029428482018-09-07T12:28:52.524-07:002018-09-07T12:28:52.524-07:00If I hadn't recently planted a plain green Man...If I hadn't recently planted a plain green Manihot, I might have brought that one home myself - fortunately, winter isn't an issue here. I had similar thoughts about the demon babies.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com