tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post5250091891581250179..comments2024-03-29T01:12:10.224-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: A Yuletide Visit to Watson's outlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50952322369138195992013-12-25T22:00:41.536-08:002013-12-25T22:00:41.536-08:00Being relatives of daphne, they do like to die for...Being relatives of daphne, they do like to die for no reason. This will be my third. The other two grew happily for years (one for 6 the other for 8 years) and then just suddenly died. Maybe this one should simply stay in a pot.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-79409677192528056212013-12-24T05:44:46.534-08:002013-12-24T05:44:46.534-08:00Good luck with the Edgeworthia; I have killed 2 no...Good luck with the Edgeworthia; I have killed 2 now, or at least they died I don't think I killed them personally. One more and I have to accept that I can't grow them. But they are so gorgeous. and so expensive.<br />Chloristheblooominggarden.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241020433302687248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-44893685084601536142013-12-23T10:08:39.301-08:002013-12-23T10:08:39.301-08:00Merry Christmas to you!
I was wondering the same ...Merry Christmas to you!<br /><br />I was wondering the same thing about the plant being able to breathe through the gold. Maybe it's a special florist paint that will come off with water?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-7406542225149904412013-12-23T05:14:19.360-08:002013-12-23T05:14:19.360-08:00What a glamorous christmas tree; tarted up with pe...What a glamorous christmas tree; tarted up with peacock feathers too. I find it amusing that the succulent got to be gilded. Can it still breathe through all that gold plating?<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10822576322234741492013-12-22T23:48:00.853-08:002013-12-22T23:48:00.853-08:00Kind of difficult to plant in frozen ground I supp...Kind of difficult to plant in frozen ground I suppose.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41506360902801146472013-12-22T08:15:31.710-08:002013-12-22T08:15:31.710-08:00I adore that snowman. Plant purchase? Poinsettias!...I adore that snowman. Plant purchase? Poinsettias! For inside of course... outside is covered in snow and brrrr!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-26612554613341205622013-12-21T17:28:52.405-08:002013-12-21T17:28:52.405-08:00Glad you enjoyed it Joanna!Glad you enjoyed it Joanna!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-34668365346706286972013-12-21T17:28:09.654-08:002013-12-21T17:28:09.654-08:00I admired the arrangements you made when you showe...I admired the arrangements you made when you showed them on your blog! They're very lovely! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28222251049723598232013-12-21T17:26:58.060-08:002013-12-21T17:26:58.060-08:00Your poinsettias must look very beautiful! Happy ...Your poinsettias must look very beautiful! Happy weekend, Nadezda!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-36631378654212559752013-12-21T12:50:36.591-08:002013-12-21T12:50:36.591-08:00I like the way of decorating your shrubs. Everythi...I like the way of decorating your shrubs. Everything looks so beautiful!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258287600727376868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-64642548558626046302013-12-21T08:45:14.371-08:002013-12-21T08:45:14.371-08:00Some of those decorations are quite nice, some are...Some of those decorations are quite nice, some are funny and a few strange ones... I have several amaryllis and hyacinths at home. I've made flower arrangements of my own. Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-22180465237879484542013-12-20T23:58:56.433-08:002013-12-20T23:58:56.433-08:00Peter, how strange to see the painted plant, br......Peter, how strange to see the painted plant, br...I don't understand amateurs of plant decoration all these plastic ribbons, butterflies, beetles..<br />I've bought 3 poinsettias week ago for decorate Christmas.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20431128479138784322013-12-20T21:56:02.043-08:002013-12-20T21:56:02.043-08:00Chief Joseph is very handsome but needs a place wh...Chief Joseph is very handsome but needs a place where it can blend in during the summer when it's just a regular green pine. It also doesn't like a lot of plant competition. Hard to place in a small garden so mine is still in a pot. <br /><br />Plants make great gifts and one can never have too many sarcococcas!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-15996166412084293962013-12-20T21:52:58.966-08:002013-12-20T21:52:58.966-08:00There's always something going on at that plac...There's always something going on at that place! I'm not fond of trimming shrubs although I have one large topiary that I threaten to cut down every time I have to give it a haircut. It came from a now defunct nursery that had been an institution for a hundred years or so. So far sentiment has protected it from the chainsaw. <br /><br />Hooray for free plants - even better than purchasing them! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10807837072268047442013-12-20T21:48:06.486-08:002013-12-20T21:48:06.486-08:00Chief Joseph is wonderful. I was lucky enough to ...Chief Joseph is wonderful. I was lucky enough to get one as a gift a couple of birthdays ago and am trying my best not to kill it. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72994660997853934682013-12-20T21:38:49.530-08:002013-12-20T21:38:49.530-08:00What's that you say? Continual plant purchase...What's that you say? Continual plant purchases? It would be heavenly but when would one have time to collect everything else?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-44536913453434818762013-12-20T21:34:43.181-08:002013-12-20T21:34:43.181-08:00I wonder if the grower painted those or if it was ...I wonder if the grower painted those or if it was done by someone at the nursery. I took a few pictures but haven't looked at them yet. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56504187854976194742013-12-20T21:33:17.828-08:002013-12-20T21:33:17.828-08:00You've been busy protecting your plants from t...You've been busy protecting your plants from the cold and decorating your house (Gorgeous by the way.) Since I'm such a bad plant dad, and neglectful seasonal decorator, I've had time to visit a nursery or two.<br /><br />What's the punishment for a crime like that?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-52619760906204086162013-12-20T21:28:41.891-08:002013-12-20T21:28:41.891-08:00I like the lavender decorations for someone else&#...I like the lavender decorations for someone else's house but am more of a gold and jewel tones kind of guy. You must have been a fan of Howard Johnson! I haven't done any decorating, just not feeling it this year!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91018341436879445732013-12-20T17:27:26.746-08:002013-12-20T17:27:26.746-08:00We have been admiring the Chief Josephs a lot late...We have been admiring the Chief Josephs a lot lately, but still can't justify the price. And yes, we bought three shrubs for my sister-n-law for her Christmas gift, which we presented to her last Sunday. One was a well budded sarcococca, which will fill the air with delicious vanilla scent soon.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-32701983950526465922013-12-20T13:55:22.637-08:002013-12-20T13:55:22.637-08:00Watsons looks wonderful as ever this year. Fun id...Watsons looks wonderful as ever this year. Fun ideas. Trimming the box into a box shape isn't for me but I do like the bows. The Leuchothoe is a great shape and color.<br /><br />No plant purchases in December although someone gave me a hardy hibiscus and I won a beautiful Poinsettia as a luncheon door prize, Frost something or other.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50178804871586541792013-12-20T11:46:08.610-08:002013-12-20T11:46:08.610-08:00The weeping Alaskan Cedars look great with the dec...The weeping Alaskan Cedars look great with the decoration though I can expect banishment if I tried it at my friend's garden... Chief Joseph is a favorite of mine; I may be tempted to finally purchase it this year.<br />The purple and copper decorations created a magnificent tree; It has that old-world regal feel. Very nice.<br />chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-13860307985803947202013-12-20T11:39:27.977-08:002013-12-20T11:39:27.977-08:00That Leucothoe is nice! Plant purchases in SoCal ...That Leucothoe is nice! Plant purchases in SoCal never stop - they only slow slightly due to the competition of holiday demands. SoCal is a bad place for a plant-aholic to live...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-32788316546736328642013-12-20T09:17:52.896-08:002013-12-20T09:17:52.896-08:00Oregon growers are the best (but, please, don'...Oregon growers are the best (but, please, don't put metallic gold on your plants!!) Love new poincettia, especially lighter variety, Today's snow is pretty. Get your camera, Peter!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-84567192598306790442013-12-20T09:03:23.601-08:002013-12-20T09:03:23.601-08:00You've got me feeling like a slacker! It's...You've got me feeling like a slacker! It's been at least a month since I've been to a nursery, damn! Must rectify that, today! (and maybe even buy a plant?)<br /><br />BTW those gold jade plants are a crime!!!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com