tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post7227284643793688799..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Nothing fancyKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57015983228998030832015-11-18T17:36:48.175-08:002015-11-18T17:36:48.175-08:00I can't smell the Tagetes at all any more and ...I can't smell the Tagetes at all any more and my husband hasn't complained further so, fortunately, the vase is still on the dining table.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69634396789492307532015-11-18T03:52:19.669-08:002015-11-18T03:52:19.669-08:00It's a lovely cheerful vase Kris, and i really...It's a lovely cheerful vase Kris, and i really like that foliage you have used - Coprosma. Another new plant for me, with gorgeous hints of orange. I also have a sensitive nose and Tagetes does have a rather odd smell, but perhaps it will fade a little and you won't have to move it after all. Have a good week Kris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-458476221097075432015-11-17T18:07:28.345-08:002015-11-17T18:07:28.345-08:00I'm in zone 10b, Eliza, so this really is anot...I'm in zone 10b, Eliza, so this really is another world. I sent you a message this afternoon about your visit.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88860645103216063032015-11-17T18:06:11.656-08:002015-11-17T18:06:11.656-08:00'Inferno' is still relatively small, proba...'Inferno' is still relatively small, probably about a foot tall. It'll be interesting to see if it retains its strong colors as it gets bigger and older. Some of my others, like 'Plum Hussey', have been disappointing.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76996030942112413602015-11-17T18:04:05.449-08:002015-11-17T18:04:05.449-08:00That's the last Zinnia plant left in my raised...That's the last Zinnia plant left in my raised vegetable beds, Christina. It continues to pump out new flowers, some tinged with red, so I haven't had the heart to pull it up.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71849195869021960452015-11-17T18:02:27.999-08:002015-11-17T18:02:27.999-08:00My husband rarely says anything one way or another...My husband rarely says anything one way or another about my vases so his comment was a surprise. However, it doesn't seem to be bothering him anymore - at least, the vase hasn't disappeared as so often is the case with things he doesn't like (like wind chimes).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71547644177634420582015-11-17T17:59:45.046-08:002015-11-17T17:59:45.046-08:00We've been getting horrific wind gusts too but...We've been getting horrific wind gusts too but, unfortunately, no rain. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51959353686902684432015-11-17T17:58:44.315-08:002015-11-17T17:58:44.315-08:00If the smell is bothering my husband now, he hasn&...If the smell is bothering my husband now, he hasn't mentioned it - and I'm not going to bring the subject up if he has no more to say about it. The vase remains on the dining table.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45310212542784525212015-11-17T17:50:54.745-08:002015-11-17T17:50:54.745-08:00Working hard and concentrating on all the tasks at...Working hard and concentrating on all the tasks at hand in the garden certainly stops the mind from wandering to sadder topics, Susie.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15110427636576763542015-11-17T17:49:40.302-08:002015-11-17T17:49:40.302-08:00Thanks Donna. When I saw the red tinges still lef...Thanks Donna. When I saw the red tinges still left on the Leucadendron, I knew it had to be included. I'd clipped the Coprosma to tidy the shrub and, aha!, realized it needed to go into the vase instead of the compost bin.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49133516267292018592015-11-17T17:46:40.103-08:002015-11-17T17:46:40.103-08:00Remembering that the world holds beauty as well as...Remembering that the world holds beauty as well as sadness is helpful during challenging times.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47061047998286277742015-11-17T17:45:12.096-08:002015-11-17T17:45:12.096-08:00I do too, Anca, although you wouldn't know it ...I do too, Anca, although you wouldn't know it from some of my Monday vases.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69020830878245262652015-11-17T17:44:28.253-08:002015-11-17T17:44:28.253-08:00That Leucadendron is reddest in summer but some ti...That Leucadendron is reddest in summer but some tinges remain as it transitions toward its winter yellow color.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9447400383679774372015-11-17T10:20:18.698-08:002015-11-17T10:20:18.698-08:00I love the wonderful things you get to grow in you...I love the wonderful things you get to grow in your garden - most of which are foreign to my zone 5. I love the coprosma and leucadendron, their foliage is wonderful. BTW, I'm visiting LA (Upland) Dec.5-12, maybe we can meet up? email me (address on About page) if you are interested. :-)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88591120891247118162015-11-17T03:29:05.715-08:002015-11-17T03:29:05.715-08:00Very pretty indeed, I love all your orange. The Co...Very pretty indeed, I love all your orange. The Coprosma is beautiful with it, I hope mine gets big enough to pick one day. I have a similar one called Tequila Sunrise.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7830748350804993472015-11-16T23:44:55.033-08:002015-11-16T23:44:55.033-08:00What a shame your husband doesn't like the sme...What a shame your husband doesn't like the smell of the Tagetes, I'm not fond of the smell of Chrysanthemums so I can understand. Orange Zinnias zing with colour, I'm not sure I bought seed of that colour for next year. This is a really vibrant vase Kris, I love it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-56908188913442501052015-11-16T22:35:36.623-08:002015-11-16T22:35:36.623-08:00You must know that I love these warm oranges, nice...You must know that I love these warm oranges, nicely done! Isn't it interesting how differently we perceive smells? Things that send me running my husband doesn't even notice, and visa versa.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44488155195191384022015-11-16T19:00:46.586-08:002015-11-16T19:00:46.586-08:00I like it! A casual celebration of the warmth of s...I like it! A casual celebration of the warmth of summer which I'm sorely missing now that our night temps are in the thirties and we'll be having another rain storm with strong winds (gusts to 60 are predicted.) Nothing makes one long for warmer, drier climes as much as the sideways rain! Anyway, your bright bouquet with the Tagetes scent (I'm with you, it's wonderful) breathes warmth!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50762651399320249812015-11-16T13:06:30.734-08:002015-11-16T13:06:30.734-08:00A beautiful collection of oranges Kris and another...A beautiful collection of oranges Kris and another vase that I wish I could sniff! It looks great on your dining table so hopefully your husband will ignore the smell.Julie@peoniesandposies.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801057363695252681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12926967441990283602015-11-16T12:12:38.304-08:002015-11-16T12:12:38.304-08:00Nothing fancy you say, but fabulous anyway Kris. ...Nothing fancy you say, but fabulous anyway Kris. I love marigolds and zinnias and don't mind the marigold scent at all (although I can sympathize with your husband). Coprosma 'Inferno' is a perfect accompaniment. Hope your time in the garden was rejuvenating to your soul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21535257001370686242015-11-16T11:22:14.894-08:002015-11-16T11:22:14.894-08:00Many object to the smell of Tagetes but I love the...Many object to the smell of Tagetes but I love them....I am so smitten with this vase and how the stunning foliage mixes perfectly with the colors of the flowers...a perfect autumnal mix Kris!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72038508210904167572015-11-16T10:18:45.622-08:002015-11-16T10:18:45.622-08:00I love the oranges, Kris, that is a favorite color...I love the oranges, Kris, that is a favorite color of mine. It certainly speaks fall, I hope you get to keep it indoors, marigolds can twist the nose a little. The fullness and color added by the Coprosma and Leucadendron make such a sumptuous arrangement. Flowers seem appropriate in such emotionally charged times.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86117090839765567312015-11-16T10:04:15.508-08:002015-11-16T10:04:15.508-08:00Beautiful colours, Chris, I love simplicity!Beautiful colours, Chris, I love simplicity!Anca Tîrcăhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229230743499714728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68395685397147926582015-11-16T09:52:57.719-08:002015-11-16T09:52:57.719-08:00Oh the foliage is perfect to accompany the zinnias...Oh the foliage is perfect to accompany the zinnias and tagetes - well chosen Kris! And I know what you mean by the smell of tagetes - certainly distinctive... Thanks for sharingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com