My garden pal, Alison, wasn't able to make it to the plant swap in Portland this year but a couple of people brought plants just for her so I happily brought them back. Since they were already in the car, and my Sunday job is closer to Alison's place than my house, I decided to deliver them. Since I'd not called first, it was best to just hide the plants among some others and not knock. However, a few pictures got taken of Alison's front porch cast of characters. I laughed out loud at the cow figurine in the Agave bovicornuta (Cow Horn Agave.)
They say that gardens reflect the personality of the gardener. Seems about right as Alison is full of fun and loves a good joke!
I love these glasses! Alison found a pair for me a few years back and I think of her whenever I see them in my own plants.
I peeked insider her greenhouse which is nearly empty so there'll be space for most of these this winter.
Best not to think of the autumn migration at the moment and simply enjoy the outdoor fun for as long as we can.
What fun to see this colorful and fun-filled fabulousness!
As usual, I am overwhelmed by the number of potted plants you all grow in the PNW. Then again, maybe I would too if I had the space to move them indoors come winter. Love the orange foliage. I am becoming quite a fan of orange as it happens. The pot with the glasses and matching gravel is perfect.
ReplyDeleteAlison's pots are always lots of fun, especially because, along with the humor are some pretty cool plants!
DeleteWOW! I had no idea Alison's pot habit had grown to such extremes. There's a lot of fabulous in there, love the superheros (hello Wonder Woman!) and the skulls.
ReplyDeleteHer pot collection had grown since the last time I visited. Maybe because more moved out of the greenhouse for the summer. I agree, a lot of fabulous!
DeleteThe Garden Dangerette idea is taking hold and spreading... Wow. A lot of really cute miniature cacti. Alison's migration will be easy compare to a few others I know of.
ReplyDeleteAlison has had a great collection of potted treasures since she got her greenhouse which was a couple of years before I got mine. Her style and sense of fun always inspires me.
DeleteA collection with wonderful personality!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteYou say you and Alison are friends, somewhat likeminded in the garden? Huh, so hard to tell from these pots. ;)
ReplyDeleteDifficult, indeed:) I've lost count of how many of Alison's ideas I've borrowed over the years.
DeleteWhat a surprise to see these familiar faces on your blog today! Thanks for sharing your great pictures of my silly pots. I swear they're breeding.
ReplyDeleteThey do seem to be reproducing. Sorry I didn't ask first but your pots always make me smile; they're a reflection of your wonderfulness!
DeleteThat's a lot of pots. Love the look and all of the quirky touches. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteAlison's sense of humor always makes me laugh & I couldn't help sharing her fun collection!
DeleteSome great pairings of plants to pots. Whimsical and fun!
ReplyDeleteAlison has a lot of fun with her potted friends too, I see.
ReplyDeleteThat Alison...always good for a laugh.
ReplyDeleterickii
Alison's garden is so much fun! Thanks for delivering the plants - much appreciated!
ReplyDelete~Anna K
More gardens should have a sense of humor.
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