tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post4408730706087637561..comments2024-03-29T01:12:10.224-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: An Afternoon of Local Surprises outlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28160720349729376822015-02-27T01:53:46.511-08:002015-02-27T01:53:46.511-08:00So much colour on a February day! You certainly se...So much colour on a February day! You certainly seem to have so many outlets to go to for your garden shopping, far more than we have here!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-71858212263608074762015-02-26T23:01:10.590-08:002015-02-26T23:01:10.590-08:00Wasn't that nice of the to post that sign? It...Wasn't that nice of the to post that sign? It's always nice to learn something new. <br />I do have a bit of a plant problem.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-79193658881599089882015-02-26T22:59:13.049-08:002015-02-26T22:59:13.049-08:00I like the way you think! I like the way you think! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31088144556802749502015-02-26T18:07:17.469-08:002015-02-26T18:07:17.469-08:00I didn't know the history of Talavera pottery....I didn't know the history of Talavera pottery. I bought a piece at the garden show, and so now I know it is even more special that I thought. Thanks for the photo of that sign.<br />You are such a plantaholic!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-49529416178504643592015-02-26T17:27:02.135-08:002015-02-26T17:27:02.135-08:00so, if you're hungry you shouldn't go groc...so, if you're hungry you shouldn't go grocery shopping, what's the rule for plant shopping?<br />Answer: there is no rules!!! Love the Talavera. And who gets to name those plants--love the name "cousin itt"the blonde gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872887915537947794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12264712729668146402015-02-26T16:53:33.694-08:002015-02-26T16:53:33.694-08:00I have the same problem with pots. I have some bu...I have the same problem with pots. I have some but I usually buy them for their own interesting shapes, colors or something and forget about how plants will look in them. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-40038814703578974452015-02-26T16:51:57.876-08:002015-02-26T16:51:57.876-08:00Smoke and mirrors. Tacoma's not all bad.Smoke and mirrors. Tacoma's not all bad.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-68481479940301679262015-02-26T16:49:51.022-08:002015-02-26T16:49:51.022-08:00Don't be frightened. Resistance is futile. C...Don't be frightened. Resistance is futile. Come shop at 4:00 a.m!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-13257806042203939012015-02-26T16:49:02.973-08:002015-02-26T16:49:02.973-08:00It's very green here and with all of the sprin...It's very green here and with all of the spring flowers blooming a bit early, also quite colorful. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31901528988829255412015-02-26T16:48:13.882-08:002015-02-26T16:48:13.882-08:00Lucky you! I need to find a good source for pots ...Lucky you! I need to find a good source for pots as they are pretty pricey at the nurseries here too. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-65815138009250813692015-02-26T16:47:03.021-08:002015-02-26T16:47:03.021-08:00Didn't notice any straw flowers on the cactus ...Didn't notice any straw flowers on the cactus at the moment but have seen them before and overheard two women debating on which flower color they liked best. <br /><br />That shape reminds me of a washing machine agitator. Thanks for the tip about the acacia - I'll try to keep it dry!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-90726952675832126532015-02-26T16:01:10.702-08:002015-02-26T16:01:10.702-08:00I've driven by the new Renton McLendon but it&...I've driven by the new Renton McLendon but it's always later at night. One of these days, I'll visit the main store! Good luck on finding Chief Joseph!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-60256965784160821472015-02-26T15:50:33.584-08:002015-02-26T15:50:33.584-08:00The pricing is a bit strange but if it works for t...The pricing is a bit strange but if it works for the retailers, it works for the retailers. (Obviously didn't work for your Mexican Import place!)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-67939093588382846932015-02-26T15:48:28.579-08:002015-02-26T15:48:28.579-08:00The Talavera pots were at McClendon. The Lowes wi...The Talavera pots were at McClendon. The Lowes with the good indoor plant selection (most of the time) is the one on Orchard Street in Tacoma, not far from the Home Depot on Center Street that has all the cute little succulents that you told us about. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69671643499444286062015-02-26T15:46:17.632-08:002015-02-26T15:46:17.632-08:00Sorry about your snow and ice and hope that spring...Sorry about your snow and ice and hope that spring comes soon for you! The cool thing about the 24 hour garden center is that it's mostly a food store so you can tell the non gardener that those charges were all for groceries.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83279501712665230302015-02-26T15:43:29.839-08:002015-02-26T15:43:29.839-08:00I always enjoy a day with no schedule.I always enjoy a day with no schedule.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-63408724336596202402015-02-26T15:42:49.295-08:002015-02-26T15:42:49.295-08:00Wow, you got some great bargains at HD! I'm...Wow, you got some great bargains at HD! I'm looking forward to seeing Coral Charm bloom in my own garden outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55271412409249777182015-02-26T15:37:01.700-08:002015-02-26T15:37:01.700-08:00Aren't the shopping trips gone wrong fun? I m...Aren't the shopping trips gone wrong fun? I mean, if you changed out of the garden clothes, shaved and showered, you might as well hit as many stores as possible while you're looking presentable, right?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-84581141692823593262015-02-26T15:13:03.966-08:002015-02-26T15:13:03.966-08:00You never cease to amuse me : ) How interesting th...You never cease to amuse me : ) How interesting the story of Talavera Pottery! 24 hour garden shopping...oh my! I want the Opuntia monacantha monstrose 'Variegata'...must track that down. You know I never have trouble finding plants to buy...buy pots is a very difficult task for me. www.ravenscourtgardens. comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352192526462955088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-80094443680685636772015-02-26T11:52:33.443-08:002015-02-26T11:52:33.443-08:00You sure do make Tacoma look appealing.You sure do make Tacoma look appealing.rickiihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-35770162465364970552015-02-26T10:52:49.627-08:002015-02-26T10:52:49.627-08:00A 24-hour garden center? The very idea scares me ...A 24-hour garden center? The very idea scares me to death (and would probably cause my husband to have an apoplectic fit). Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-63304279054429620212015-02-26T09:53:15.779-08:002015-02-26T09:53:15.779-08:00Love all the bright colors. It is dreary and chill...Love all the bright colors. It is dreary and chilly here today. Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-66597562050436403772015-02-26T09:32:58.446-08:002015-02-26T09:32:58.446-08:00Wow, even on sale those pots are pricey. When I wa...Wow, even on sale those pots are pricey. When I was in retail we got full credit for any glazed pot that was chipped or cracked. I don't need to tell you where they are now. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-21681277416162698312015-02-26T09:18:23.195-08:002015-02-26T09:18:23.195-08:00During the first 13 years in the country, I lived ...During the first 13 years in the country, I lived next door to the original McLendon in Renton! We shared a parking lot, and they were good neighbors. They had since moved to a new, mega size location. I make a point of stopping by a few times a year for old times sake. I must check out their Chief Joseph!chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12401789491410683982015-02-26T08:55:32.575-08:002015-02-26T08:55:32.575-08:00Wait, Lowes didn't hot glue straw flowers on t...Wait, Lowes didn't hot glue straw flowers on those plants like they're doing over at Home Depot? Crazy. <br /><br />I do love that glaze, but not so much the shape, or price (!!!) of those pots. Why must they play such games? I hope your acacia does well, I bought another late last summer, it's still alive. I think the thing is to water it a lot less than you think you should.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com