tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post8022008398166917275..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Cactus & Succulent Show & SaleKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46838750023995509372014-04-24T16:46:38.716-07:002014-04-24T16:46:38.716-07:00So many cool plants! It's like Dr. Seuss world...So many cool plants! It's like Dr. Seuss world.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15484515924180226112014-04-21T10:08:46.392-07:002014-04-21T10:08:46.392-07:00I was impressed by the range of plants on display ...I was impressed by the range of plants on display and for sale - the nurseries don't cover anything near the variety offered at an event like this.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87302069568450243652014-04-21T10:05:46.292-07:002014-04-21T10:05:46.292-07:00The dining table was a clever touch, Peter - even ...The dining table was a clever touch, Peter - even the glassware and utensils were decorated in succulents.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47690614704315586422014-04-21T10:04:39.299-07:002014-04-21T10:04:39.299-07:00It took me a while to warm up to them too, Chloris...It took me a while to warm up to them too, Chloris, but the range of variation, color and their sculptural qualities - not to speak of their durability in our climate - drew me in.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63024664445121012372014-04-21T10:02:19.556-07:002014-04-21T10:02:19.556-07:00I was so impressed by that Agave - and so disappoi...I was so impressed by that Agave - and so disappointed that I didn't find even a tiny one on sale, Loree.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29857884153092951222014-04-21T10:01:06.318-07:002014-04-21T10:01:06.318-07:00I wonder how many years (decades?) it'll take ...I wonder how many years (decades?) it'll take before my Euphorbia reaches the size of the one in the show display?Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17687172957711133262014-04-21T10:00:00.414-07:002014-04-21T10:00:00.414-07:00The succulent dinner was a nice surprise in what o...The succulent dinner was a nice surprise in what otherwise would have been a bit stuffy series of show displays.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31478538598861485522014-04-21T09:58:38.772-07:002014-04-21T09:58:38.772-07:00The Arbormeitiella really didn't look real, Sh...The Arbormeitiella really didn't look real, Shirley. Apparently, it's a regular display item at the Society's show - I overheard one of the Society members talking about its development to its current size and shape.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50625715508444273782014-04-21T09:55:36.361-07:002014-04-21T09:55:36.361-07:00I was attracted to that display by the very same c...I was attracted to that display by the very same container, Jane. I thought the Pedilanthus was interesting, though - it looked more like a sculpture than a plant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-761939163703004252014-04-21T09:53:45.603-07:002014-04-21T09:53:45.603-07:00Now, I just have to find places to put them...Now, I just have to find places to put them...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31119475615948088712014-04-20T18:20:37.514-07:002014-04-20T18:20:37.514-07:00There were a lot of beautiful and unusual plants a...There were a lot of beautiful and unusual plants and arrangements there!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13383278013778364032014-04-19T18:56:57.477-07:002014-04-19T18:56:57.477-07:00A great show! Love the dining table - way fun! Y...A great show! Love the dining table - way fun! You made a nice haul! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23204680505644137552014-04-19T11:59:23.694-07:002014-04-19T11:59:23.694-07:00It is a funny thing about succulents, they are an ...It is a funny thing about succulents, they are an acquired taste. I used to hate them and now I am mad about them. The Arbomeitiella brevifolia is amazing, I have never seen seen anything like it before.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28839278093983663972014-04-19T11:37:48.730-07:002014-04-19T11:37:48.730-07:00Fun! That Agave macroantha is a jaw-dropper, so be...Fun! That Agave macroantha is a jaw-dropper, so beautiful. I dug a couple of pups from my brother's plant (in Phoenix) their dark spines aren't quite so dark and lovely. Your Echeveria pulvinata 'Ruby' has such amazing color!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6973397217633393972014-04-19T00:15:47.474-07:002014-04-19T00:15:47.474-07:00Gorgeous! All so beautifully presented. Great buys...Gorgeous! All so beautifully presented. Great buys, and I agree your Euphorbia looks just like that hybrid.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528403806024368437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90477556528705947742014-04-18T22:35:56.401-07:002014-04-18T22:35:56.401-07:00Nice haul Kris! And those dinner plate arrangement...Nice haul Kris! And those dinner plate arrangements looks fun!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59687877026171764802014-04-18T18:01:11.711-07:002014-04-18T18:01:11.711-07:00That was fun! The Arbomeitiella brevifolia is a s...That was fun! The Arbomeitiella brevifolia is a show stopper. Our Cactus show is this week and I am planning to be there on the first day. Last year when I looked at my photos I saw so many plants I should have checked for on the sales tables. I know so much more this time. My list is ready to go.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69859112721075523852014-04-18T09:18:08.398-07:002014-04-18T09:18:08.398-07:00Some weird stuff, you've got here, Kris. Somet...Some weird stuff, you've got here, Kris. Sometimes I like the container better than the plant as in the one with feet on the Pachypodium table. The Pedilanthus just looks diseased. Ruby is very pretty. But I like the Succulent Dining table best. Makes me giggle.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69466797675266119392014-04-18T08:48:21.277-07:002014-04-18T08:48:21.277-07:00Such cool plants! I too like the whimsy of the din...Such cool plants! I too like the whimsy of the dining selections. You brought home some great plants.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com