tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post4986469898336810148..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: The Friday Beforeoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83543088269858705332013-04-30T15:05:02.321-07:002013-04-30T15:05:02.321-07:00What a fun trip Peter. I'm glad you found your...What a fun trip Peter. I'm glad you found yourself a Spider Azalea. Mine is just about finished blooming and I've been painstakingly deadheading as a form of therapy. :) I definitely need me some Impatiens omeiana and that mint bush is interesting. I had a different species Prostanthera years ago but it was too tender and died during a brutal winter. This one looks like a better candidate. I'm equally enamored by Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunlight Lace.' <br /><br />The gardens look wonderful. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-62093391875248849862013-04-29T19:02:31.162-07:002013-04-29T19:02:31.162-07:00We are lucky to garden here. It's rainy for m...We are lucky to garden here. It's rainy for much of the year but usually July through October,we get litte, if any, rain. Thanks for the mint well wishes! I'll think of you Australian garden bloggers whenever I smell it!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11591039212033117342013-04-29T18:59:19.008-07:002013-04-29T18:59:19.008-07:00YES! I love this time of year. Everything is spr...YES! I love this time of year. Everything is springing to life and the nurseries here are stocked to the gills. Mothers' Day is the biggest sales day of the year for nurseris here so it's a great time to go nursery hopping and plant sale hunting.<br /><br />I have a dear friend who has worked in HR at Weyerhauser for the last 25 years or so, they might have known each other! Small world.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-47333786788351650972013-04-29T18:52:54.166-07:002013-04-29T18:52:54.166-07:00Many of us share your dream. A team of gardeners m...Many of us share your dream. A team of gardeners might be even better!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2279038330690580972013-04-29T05:31:13.767-07:002013-04-29T05:31:13.767-07:00hi og, so much in this post to comment on. Very un...hi og, so much in this post to comment on. Very unusual interesting building and fabulous garden. What a lovely climate for gardens, with all that rain. Good luck with your Australian mint bush!Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-30478114653199891842013-04-29T03:31:35.593-07:002013-04-29T03:31:35.593-07:00Don't you just love this time of year? You'...Don't you just love this time of year? You've really been cleaning up at the sales. Due to colder than normal spring weather, nurseries around here have been slow to stock. I've been driving around like a nut picking up odds and ends here and there. Having it all in one place would be fabulous.<br /><br />A friend of mine retired from Weyerhauser a few years ago. She was in HR. I'll have to ask her if she worked in that building.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-45454563858253709332013-04-28T20:14:22.692-07:002013-04-28T20:14:22.692-07:00What an awesome post, so full of eye-candy and inf...What an awesome post, so full of eye-candy and information. I would love to have a garden like the one you walked through (complete with a gardener.) Yeah, I know, but I like to dream :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-82912743394479042682013-04-28T19:58:57.256-07:002013-04-28T19:58:57.256-07:00Go (North) West, young woman! You'd love gard...Go (North) West, young woman! You'd love gardening here and we're pretty liberal regarding shed usage!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-66951686889904318942013-04-28T19:57:44.406-07:002013-04-28T19:57:44.406-07:00I was surprised and kicked myself for not visiting...I was surprised and kicked myself for not visiting earlier. Like Arnold, I'll be back! It really is worth the time to see the wonderful garden.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-34087809511232720672013-04-28T17:18:34.505-07:002013-04-28T17:18:34.505-07:00You grow so many plants I've never heard of. I...You grow so many plants I've never heard of. I probably would have bought one of everything at that plant sale. :o) Looks like a wonderful day!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53956348056518645282013-04-28T11:29:12.891-07:002013-04-28T11:29:12.891-07:00I have driven past the signs to turn off the freew...I have driven past the signs to turn off the freeway and visit the site so many times and have never gone. After this post, I will have to find my way there. Obviously spring is the perfect time to visit and see the Rhodies in bloom. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing Peter! Cheers, JenniRainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-80296170084958710732013-04-27T22:20:45.601-07:002013-04-27T22:20:45.601-07:00We are very lucky. The pleasure was mine, Satu!We are very lucky. The pleasure was mine, Satu!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10795961992839748602013-04-27T09:09:11.821-07:002013-04-27T09:09:11.821-07:00You have many lovely places to visit in your livin...You have many lovely places to visit in your living area. Once again you show us such a great garden. Thank you for sharing your visit with us, Peter.Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11750555914752850902013-04-26T20:46:36.616-07:002013-04-26T20:46:36.616-07:00Glad you could come along! Glad you could come along! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-90701529431384628832013-04-26T20:44:30.975-07:002013-04-26T20:44:30.975-07:00Oh you know, it's always some dam thing or ano...Oh you know, it's always some dam thing or another. The builin dams a creek to make the lake. It's not situated in a deep canyon like the hoover dam or anyghing. Still it's fun to think about.<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-15112362172904816712013-04-26T20:32:29.467-07:002013-04-26T20:32:29.467-07:00I completely agree about rhodies in small urban lo...I completely agree about rhodies in small urban lots--they are like chained beasts, pruned to fit beneath windows. They are so much prettier in the wild. Thanks for the tour!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56147330301631902242013-04-26T18:07:04.734-07:002013-04-26T18:07:04.734-07:00How very interesting - a building that's a dam...How very interesting - a building that's a dam! Kinda scary, really. I am impressed with the size of that plant sale! And I'm glad you got the 'Sunlight Lace'. Just gorgeous. I laughed at the term 'chainsaw relationship'. I have that relationship with a few of my plants!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-38398940981860398912013-04-26T16:13:30.435-07:002013-04-26T16:13:30.435-07:00It's a treasure!It's a treasure!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-61017767541278395652013-04-26T16:12:27.522-07:002013-04-26T16:12:27.522-07:00You're very good at seeing into the future; ca...You're very good at seeing into the future; can you help me with some Lottery numbers? outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-35699478930332000542013-04-26T16:06:55.745-07:002013-04-26T16:06:55.745-07:00I have been told by folks who know that Embothrium...I have been told by folks who know that Embothrium grow quickly (15 feet in 5 years,) do better in the ground, and that it's better to plant seedlings than larger specimens. I followed these pointers from the Oregonian:<br />1. Plant tree with roots shaded and tops in sun. Best is if the sun is blocked by other plants, ground covers or woody mulch.<br />2. Plant tree in lean soil rather than rich, amended, composty soil.<br />3. Plant tree in well-draining soil – a slight slope to the north or east is ideal.<br />4. Avoid fertilizing, particularly with any fertilizer containing phosphorus or potassium, which can kill Embothrium.<br />5. Avoid watering during warm weather. (This can be a challenge with a new young tree but you just have to be careful – try to water a young tree before a heat wave, or in the cool of the night. And avoid the problem by planting early in spring, or in the autumn, so the tree roots in during cool weather.)<br /><br />Sean Hogan's book has more detailed cultural information.<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53026683969443959652013-04-26T15:58:10.578-07:002013-04-26T15:58:10.578-07:00The similarities between Texas and Washington are ...The similarities between Texas and Washington are quite interesting!<br /><br />The nice thing about the Weyerhauser campus is that it's open to the public, an absolutely beautiful place to stroll, and there are security vehicles that patrol on a regular basis. I don't remember hearing of any bad things happening to walkers, joggers, etc. in that area. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-67589506429020770422013-04-26T15:52:50.876-07:002013-04-26T15:52:50.876-07:00I've heard that they grow quickly but before, ...I've heard that they grow quickly but before, mine have stayed the same size, produced a leaf or two, dropped leaves, looked sad and died. It seems like yesterday that I was carrying mine around in a plastic bag at the NWFGS last year. He came with us to lunch that day. Since he was such charming company, has decided to live and is from Chile, perhaps he should be called Alejandro. What do you think?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-30127674937622350752013-04-26T13:37:31.892-07:002013-04-26T13:37:31.892-07:00That rhododendrum garden is gorgeous!That rhododendrum garden is gorgeous!Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-81946140563163548202013-04-26T09:21:23.167-07:002013-04-26T09:21:23.167-07:00I see many return visits in your future. One of th...I see many return visits in your future. One of the nicest features of the Rhododendron Society's sales here is the staffing by knowledgeable members who can answer any question (at length, so you want to be careful about getting them going).<br />I'll take my sempervivums neat, thank you.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29973703240023761242013-04-26T08:50:31.426-07:002013-04-26T08:50:31.426-07:00It's such a beautiful garden! I went on Saturd...It's such a beautiful garden! I went on Saturday last year and had a nice long walk all around. I was so impressed that the rain stopped when it did. <br /><br />I'm tempted to buy an Embothrium, but they're all so small. I want a big one. But maybe I should just buy one at the next plant sale, since your very happy one grew pretty tall in just one year. What conditions do you have it planted in?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com