tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post9098648687085042778..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: In a Vase on Monday: Pick me, pick me!Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45016603908859208302019-05-08T15:07:25.859-07:002019-05-08T15:07:25.859-07:00With the number of succulent flowers I have this y...With the number of succulent flowers I have this year, I'm ruing the decision to buy the small cactus vase instead of the bigger version, Cindy.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89354698075335311202019-05-08T12:04:46.410-07:002019-05-08T12:04:46.410-07:00Lovely, lovely vases with each week prettier than ...Lovely, lovely vases with each week prettier than the last. I can see why you have trouble picking which ones to use. The succulents in the cactus are a perfect combo!!!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67924751656131662532019-05-08T10:41:36.717-07:002019-05-08T10:41:36.717-07:00The Orlaya took it's time getting its bloom on...The Orlaya took it's time getting its bloom on here, Alison, but it's in its glory now. I hope yours wows you too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9961932905087296582019-05-08T10:40:05.823-07:002019-05-08T10:40:05.823-07:00It's actually chilly and cloudy this morning a...It's actually chilly and cloudy this morning and there's rain in the forecast for the end of the week. It's weird and just a little wonderful, Amelia.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67207570030318428482019-05-08T09:30:50.389-07:002019-05-08T09:30:50.389-07:00Isn't it good to be spoilt for choice now, tho...Isn't it good to be spoilt for choice now, though? Your cactus vase is great and perfect for the succulents. I wouldn't think of cutting them. I'm drawn to the peachy alstroemeria and the Orlaya (buds on mine!) and of course the sweet peas. I'm sure i'd be the same as you and be snipping here, there and everywhere. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15856187958772793332019-05-07T18:57:59.053-07:002019-05-07T18:57:59.053-07:00Amazing bounty! love it. My Aeonium (Desert Rose) ...Amazing bounty! love it. My Aeonium (Desert Rose) is flowering here. Love the rust tones in the mix and alone. Hope you are still enjoying a long soothing spring.The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69534593552182131522019-05-07T18:00:53.262-07:002019-05-07T18:00:53.262-07:00It wasn't much rain but it's always apprec...It wasn't much rain but it's always appreciated for scrubbing the air of pollutants. If we continue to get a spot here and there through the summer, that'll be spectacular!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73212040395547073482019-05-07T12:43:29.882-07:002019-05-07T12:43:29.882-07:00I imagine that all the flowers in your garden were...I imagine that all the flowers in your garden were pleading to be picked Kris! That out of the ordinary for you May drizzle must have been a delight.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63453885461372857032019-05-07T11:08:52.827-07:002019-05-07T11:08:52.827-07:00The common name for the Salvia is Rocky Mountain S...The common name for the Salvia is Rocky Mountain Sage but as I understand its native to the sandy rock regions of the Cape region of South Africa, I think it wants a Mediterranean climate rather than a tropical one. The plant has low water requirements, which makes it just the ticket for my garden!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72932887694591486782019-05-07T10:59:33.503-07:002019-05-07T10:59:33.503-07:00Every little bit of rain counts, Peter. I underst...Every little bit of rain counts, Peter. I understand that some areas of SoCal got downpours and even hail yesterday. We got just 0.03/inch of rain but there's a forecast for more possible Thursday and Friday.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42840575282276460522019-05-07T10:56:30.323-07:002019-05-07T10:56:30.323-07:00Thanks Noelle!Thanks Noelle!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6022725951502495572019-05-07T10:56:16.176-07:002019-05-07T10:56:16.176-07:00If the Leptospermum stems are picked early in thei...If the Leptospermum stems are picked early in their bloom period, the flowers have a decent (one week) vase life, Chloris. Those I cut this week were already past their prime but, while the flowers diminish in size as the petals dry out, they remain in place awhile. The Centranthus flowers will fall apart before the Leptospermum blooms do.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46730641242432906532019-05-07T07:22:54.166-07:002019-05-07T07:22:54.166-07:00Beautiful - I really love the different feel of ea...Beautiful - I really love the different feel of each arrangement. And the two tone pink and green of the Aeonium is just glorious! I would never have guessed the large flower to be a Salvia - so unusual, perhaps due to it's tropical origin?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16719031522891332872019-05-07T07:08:21.050-07:002019-05-07T07:08:21.050-07:00Much as I love bold colors, the first arrangement ...Much as I love bold colors, the first arrangement with it's muted tones appeals to me very much. So glad you're still getting a bit of light rain. Summer seems to have arrived here all of a sudden this week. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61370234021724922112019-05-07T01:45:09.729-07:002019-05-07T01:45:09.729-07:00As ever you demonstrate not only your very green f...As ever you demonstrate not only your very green fingers, but you eye for arrangements. Lovely collection of vases as ever. Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85077582117958342022019-05-06T23:32:34.939-07:002019-05-06T23:32:34.939-07:00I love all your May flowers, what fun to have so m...I love all your May flowers, what fun to have so many to choose some. I always enjoy all your coral flowers and what a pretty addition the Aeonium is.I love the cactus vase. Does the leptospermum last well in a vase? I wish I could grow it, even in a pot I kill it. And what a lovely sweet pea mixture.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9072733142296561982019-05-06T21:32:41.968-07:002019-05-06T21:32:41.968-07:00You're welcome to come explore any time your t...You're welcome to come explore any time your travels bring you to my area of the country, Deb.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43984519760237540712019-05-06T19:56:29.329-07:002019-05-06T19:56:29.329-07:00As always, your floral arrangements are striking. ...As always, your floral arrangements are striking. They make me want to go out and explore your garden! The first bouquet is rather unusual, and I really like it. It looks great in the pleated vase. debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89390692386004541402019-05-06T19:25:22.919-07:002019-05-06T19:25:22.919-07:00Thanks for the vote of confidence, Beth!Thanks for the vote of confidence, Beth!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82430081384673161642019-05-06T19:24:04.622-07:002019-05-06T19:24:04.622-07:00I found that little cactus vase at the Huntington ...I found that little cactus vase at the Huntington Garden's gift shop. It was a great buy in all respects.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8932364765388007582019-05-06T19:22:51.585-07:002019-05-06T19:22:51.585-07:00I didn't do a good job at all in training my s...I didn't do a good job at all in training my sweet peas up the supports I provided this year, Eliza. I need to solicit instruction from my neighbor whose plants both got off to an earlier start and grew straight and tall. She's a relatively short person, though, so I don't know how she picks any when they're way above her head.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25718428252128039972019-05-06T19:19:52.561-07:002019-05-06T19:19:52.561-07:00Ah, but would the school administration have suppo...Ah, but would the school administration have supported the increased number of productions? ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62474571047945844252019-05-06T19:18:14.167-07:002019-05-06T19:18:14.167-07:00Scent gets you extra points, Amanda!Scent gets you extra points, Amanda!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44029769091458616722019-05-06T19:17:44.253-07:002019-05-06T19:17:44.253-07:00I was pleased with how the colors came together in...I was pleased with how the colors came together in that first arrangement too, Loree, although I think it might have had more impact if I hadn't stuffed it so tight. I can't seem to help myself there.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1850831000147492712019-05-06T19:15:05.759-07:002019-05-06T19:15:05.759-07:00Yes, it is hard this time of year to pick favorite...Yes, it is hard this time of year to pick favorites--for vases or for posts. But your picks are lovely. I know I'll always find beauty when I visit your blog!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com