tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post8604980745096944708..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Pumpkin Deconstruction & Wednesday VignetteKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40976480577750916542016-12-09T17:31:19.564-08:002016-12-09T17:31:19.564-08:00If the drought continues indefinitely, succulents ...If the drought continues indefinitely, succulents and cactus may be just about all we'll be able to grow.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41301538988877634632016-12-09T08:54:12.454-08:002016-12-09T08:54:12.454-08:00It's always amazing to me that you just throw ...It's always amazing to me that you just throw succulent cuttings into the ground just about any time of year and they continue growing. One of the joys of living where you do. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23785212592356794352016-12-08T17:53:18.590-08:002016-12-08T17:53:18.590-08:00It seems that most, if not all, of the recent on-l...It seems that most, if not all, of the recent on-line demos on succulent-topped pumpkins don't involve cutting into the pumpkin. Less mess was the principal selling point for me.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18042158433061536462016-12-08T17:44:26.391-08:002016-12-08T17:44:26.391-08:00That pup-presenting Gasteria is a kick!
You just...That pup-presenting Gasteria is a kick! <br /><br />You just put a moss-toupee on the pumpkin instead of opening the top? That seems like it would last longer. Some garden club members made pumpkin/succulent planters last year and a few of the planters are still going! <br /><br />Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23801598616104322262016-12-08T13:05:52.606-08:002016-12-08T13:05:52.606-08:00The birds seem to have no problem with the moss - ...The birds seem to have no problem with the moss - they seem to be knocking or carrying it off so perhaps the squirrels will show up when the pumpkin is bald.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20992805733829230512016-12-08T13:04:20.453-08:002016-12-08T13:04:20.453-08:00Not a lot of my succulents bloom much - the Aeoniu...Not a lot of my succulents bloom much - the Aeoniums do occasionally and then, like agaves, die. I haven't noticed any coming up as an obvious product of self-seeding but then I can be an overly tidy gardener too and may not be giving the seeds adequate time to ripen. I propagate almost all my succulents from cuttings or pups. Most cuttings can be planted immediately (although experts generally recommend letting the cut stems harden off before planting).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84468550468505727642016-12-08T12:56:17.049-08:002016-12-08T12:56:17.049-08:00If I got to choose, I'd take the squirrels ove...If I got to choose, I'd take the squirrels over the raccoons any day, Christina. The raccoons are much more destructive.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10363644095294915162016-12-08T08:36:11.833-08:002016-12-08T08:36:11.833-08:00Put off by skeleton mice and a bit of moss... It m...Put off by skeleton mice and a bit of moss... It must be hard to second-guess your squirrels - much like my rabbits... I'm always impressed with how happily the succulents grow for you, Kris. I'm sure it's partly the climate, but, looking at that Gasteria, I definitely think they're extra happy in your garden!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85362360524514823062016-12-08T03:17:04.466-08:002016-12-08T03:17:04.466-08:00The pumpkin arrangement still looks so good, it se...The pumpkin arrangement still looks so good, it seems a pity to take it apart. But now you have all these babies to plant, I wish I could grow them outside. Do they seed about and do they come true from seed?chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69747780616242326812016-12-07T23:47:45.808-08:002016-12-07T23:47:45.808-08:00Your posts about the squirrels always make me grat...Your posts about the squirrels always make me grateful we don't have them here. There are brown European squirrels but not in our area. The succulents did a sterling job and now have a good home in the new border.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-33851451337565737162016-12-07T18:45:35.416-08:002016-12-07T18:45:35.416-08:00What is with these squirrels?! Actually, the squi...What is with these squirrels?! Actually, the squirrels and raccoons avoided the pumpkins I had by the front door this year as long as I had skeleton mice sitting on top of them but, they tunneled right on through almost the minute those mice were put away. I think the moss toupee may be an issue for them.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45132951652879303742016-12-07T18:41:14.635-08:002016-12-07T18:41:14.635-08:00I have to laugh every time I see that plant with t...I have to laugh every time I see that plant with the pup waving in the air. I can't bring myself to cut it for replanting.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43258752877792364602016-12-07T17:57:56.761-08:002016-12-07T17:57:56.761-08:00While I REALLY wish we could have just a little of...While I REALLY wish we could have just a little of your rain, Loree, I have to say I'm happy not to have your freezes. That Gasteria (or Gasteraloe) pup has been hanging in the air above the parent plant for a couple of months now, growing slowly but steadily larger. I haven't had the heart to cut it off to plant elsewhere - I suppose I'll have to once it gets larger.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22108369048863806002016-12-07T17:50:39.766-08:002016-12-07T17:50:39.766-08:00I don't know much about Gasterias, Anna, and I...I don't know much about Gasterias, Anna, and I'm frankly even uncertain about the classification of this one. I believe it came to me labeled as a Gasteria but it looks like some I've seen on-line labeled as Gasteria-Aloe aristata hybrids. To complicate matters further Aloe aristata is now classified as Aristaloe aristata. In any case, I've searched on-line under all these classifications for photos and information on pupping behavior and haven't found anything like this lion king pup.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51143936049555133702016-12-07T12:52:43.674-08:002016-12-07T12:52:43.674-08:00I adore the Gasteria and its Lion King pup. I'...I adore the Gasteria and its Lion King pup. I'm intrigued by the squeamishness of your squirrels' tums.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4503405045719580812016-12-07T11:36:01.221-08:002016-12-07T11:36:01.221-08:00Your succulents are great, but Simba the Gasteria ...Your succulents are great, but Simba the Gasteria pup is the star of this post! :)tvojthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481184445956506127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82346187726423856702016-12-07T09:02:26.038-08:002016-12-07T09:02:26.038-08:001. I'm jealous you're out there planting s...1. I'm jealous you're out there planting succulents while I'm stashing things in the shade pavilion greenhouse and making sure the heater works. 2. That Gasteria and its pup -- so cute!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29831003712294341912016-12-07T08:49:20.890-08:002016-12-07T08:49:20.890-08:00Wow, that was a beautiful pumpkin wreath, Kris. An...Wow, that was a beautiful pumpkin wreath, Kris. Anxious to see what kind of loveliness you are going to create for Christmas! What an interesting way of creating offshoots... Do all Gasterias do it that way?Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.com