tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post3709304115675629662..comments2024-03-08T21:41:43.362-08:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Molbak's Part Three, The Poinsettiasoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-21640163649446163792015-12-11T14:18:35.380-08:002015-12-11T14:18:35.380-08:00All those shiny things eclipse the poinsettias for...All those shiny things eclipse the poinsettias for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2647910531808557022015-12-08T23:08:09.413-08:002015-12-08T23:08:09.413-08:00I love that copper bowl too. A candle in it could ...I love that copper bowl too. A candle in it could look amazing. As for Poinsettas, I had no idea they came in so many colours. Have they replaced holly as the plant to represent Christmas?Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10018279754465532542015-12-08T23:07:58.436-08:002015-12-08T23:07:58.436-08:00I love that copper bowl too. A candle in it could ...I love that copper bowl too. A candle in it could look amazing. As for Poinsettas, I had no idea they came in so many colours. Have they replaced holly as the plant to represent Christmas?Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-64599496756129435442015-12-08T22:26:49.753-08:002015-12-08T22:26:49.753-08:00Ooh, I love that copper (or whatever it is made of...Ooh, I love that copper (or whatever it is made of) bowl! I think I'd put it on a table somewhere with something small inside so as not to cover it up. And I probably agree about 'Cortez Electric Fire'. SO BRIGHT! Pretty impressive range of colours they have there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528403806024368437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50243007548063527212015-12-08T22:25:45.373-08:002015-12-08T22:25:45.373-08:00It's great fun to go to these places at this t...It's great fun to go to these places at this time of year!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91545097988981828822015-12-08T22:25:09.620-08:002015-12-08T22:25:09.620-08:00What a sweet memory. I bought cool wide and shall...What a sweet memory. I bought cool wide and shallow low glazed pot thinking that it would look good with cacti or succulents in it and one other thing that I can't remember. Really looking forward to their January house plant sale!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-36134837562655683042015-12-08T22:09:18.005-08:002015-12-08T22:09:18.005-08:00Because it's so dark this time of year and our...Because it's so dark this time of year and our interior has so much wood, the bright colors really shine at this time of year. I think that poinsettias need a certain light/dark treatment to put on bracts so maybe not this year for 'Tapestry' bracts. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54712991233257461542015-12-08T22:07:15.308-08:002015-12-08T22:07:15.308-08:00All of the nurseries are great this time of year b...All of the nurseries are great this time of year but Molbak's, like you've said before, is able to do both the over-the-top Christmas thing and still have a lot of plants!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29221611443963557152015-12-08T22:05:32.848-08:002015-12-08T22:05:32.848-08:00We are very lucky in these parts to have so many w...We are very lucky in these parts to have so many wonderful nurseries who really go all out, not just at Christmas but all year, to bring us great stuff!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91002957538120941192015-12-08T22:03:08.628-08:002015-12-08T22:03:08.628-08:00A local T.V. plant guru talked about a new variety...A local T.V. plant guru talked about a new variety that he was given this year that has red bracts and all of the leaves are infused with a little red as well. I've yet to encounter this one myself. Truthfully, I love all of them.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83849236538911404232015-12-08T22:00:10.025-08:002015-12-08T22:00:10.025-08:00Oh but the succulents, cacti, and other delicious ...Oh but the succulents, cacti, and other delicious plants you grow in the ground would more than make up for that! Molbaks is a pretty special place!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-9730482899473817132015-12-08T19:50:42.896-08:002015-12-08T19:50:42.896-08:00I've been taking the measure of the local poin...I've been taking the measure of the local poinsettia supply here but we have nothing like the range you found at Molbaks. SoCal is definitely not on the cutting edge when it comes to plants.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-17593619383418274912015-12-08T13:51:52.273-08:002015-12-08T13:51:52.273-08:00Great comment and pics about the elves helping out...Great comment and pics about the elves helping out. Comical. My fave is the one directly above yours, 'Sonora White Glitter' because it even has red in the leaves. 26 varieties at least. Sigh. I've only found 4.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12799778313369544932015-12-08T11:31:20.034-08:002015-12-08T11:31:20.034-08:00Oh my gosh, I've got to get to the garden mart...Oh my gosh, I've got to get to the garden marts ! Loving the bowls gold and silver. Any color poinsettia is fine with me. I'm not big on lights so the plants work really well for me.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69418274187450486842015-12-08T11:19:42.213-08:002015-12-08T11:19:42.213-08:00It's hard to visit Molbak's without spendi...It's hard to visit Molbak's without spending more money than I should. I don't buy holiday decorations much anymore so that part is easier. However, the rest of everything can still be a bit overwhelming. I give myself a lot of time there and wander a lot. Once to check everything out, twice to put things in my cart, and a third time to put back some of the items that just needed a short spin but not a ride all the way home.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2458575143307147122015-12-08T11:14:00.770-08:002015-12-08T11:14:00.770-08:00They do a wonderful job of display year round but ...They do a wonderful job of display year round but this time of year is especially nice.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53030032482251907852015-12-08T10:38:16.964-08:002015-12-08T10:38:16.964-08:00You've reminded me that Molbaks is where my fr...You've reminded me that Molbaks is where my friend Sonny and I used to go to buy our little (2.5") poinsettias back in the day. What a wonderful place. So I'm assuming you made a purchase or two? And thanks for the link!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-27231462662425148362015-12-08T10:36:48.389-08:002015-12-08T10:36:48.389-08:00Make one! (smaller?)Make one! (smaller?)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11187418034427314252015-12-08T08:33:54.993-08:002015-12-08T08:33:54.993-08:00They have some wonderful varieties there. The deep...They have some wonderful varieties there. The deep pink and red ones hurt my eyesight, they're so bright in your photos. I hope your 'Tapestry' in the greenhouse gets some colorful bracts on it.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-84116922050410847802015-12-08T08:22:51.294-08:002015-12-08T08:22:51.294-08:00I love them at Molbak's but they do not do wel...I love them at Molbak's but they do not do well in my house.<br />Our field trip companions weren't excited about going to Molbaks this year because they aren't really plant people, so we didn't go there, but I missed it. I guess Tom and I could still go on our own if we find a day to do it. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-15298199431039018802015-12-08T08:08:32.392-08:002015-12-08T08:08:32.392-08:00I always get excited when I see all of the cool va...I always get excited when I see all of the cool varieties available, but then disappointed when I can't find the same selection locally. Those shiny inside containers are great -- perfect for small candles like you said, but also might be very cool as a summertime water dish garden.<br /><br />(some of the pink poinsettias just look like faded red ones to me...)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28220045705718342092015-12-08T07:59:52.629-08:002015-12-08T07:59:52.629-08:00Molbak's can be overwhelming; how do you pick ...Molbak's can be overwhelming; how do you pick anything? I often leave empty handed just because I can't make up my mind. I LOVE the Santa helpers on the ladder, they are just delightful and funny. <br />I wish I could enter the poinsettia tree in Danger Garden's challenge...chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-26279212203401283192015-12-08T06:31:48.355-08:002015-12-08T06:31:48.355-08:00Wow, Molbak's displays look as good as any of ...Wow, Molbak's displays look as good as any of those famous conservatories I've visited over the years. The leaves on Strawberries and Cream are pretty cool.Shirleynoreply@blogger.com