tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post5324421981364664370..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Pictures from China...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-26128261596386844862016-10-21T18:06:09.865-07:002016-10-21T18:06:09.865-07:00Amazing pictures! How I would love to visit China....Amazing pictures! How I would love to visit China. Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-21401389176971623352016-10-20T18:35:53.606-07:002016-10-20T18:35:53.606-07:00I just happened upon your blog because of gardenin...I just happened upon your blog because of gardening and there was a link from another blog. My daughter lived in Shanghai for 9 years. I visited twice but did not get to any gardens, though we did go to a flower market. I loved seeing these photos. Thanks.Brenda Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072979400016018073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73142053178379341052016-10-20T09:41:51.373-07:002016-10-20T09:41:51.373-07:00Thanks for pointing out the red spines at the bott...Thanks for pointing out the red spines at the bottom. I have to admit that I actually like its languid leaves, maybe just because it is so different. Not only does the form intrigue me, but also the fact that it doesn't seem to be reaching for the light, even though it is against a wall. I wonder if someone turns it? Sorry, it just makes me so curious!tvojthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481184445956506127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-5413037883159348972016-10-19T14:41:53.397-07:002016-10-19T14:41:53.397-07:00A great peek into, as you say, an entirely differe...A great peek into, as you say, an entirely different culture. Fascinating post Loree. And I love your new scarf! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-71194999502381018572016-10-19T08:37:50.941-07:002016-10-19T08:37:50.941-07:00I almost didn't include that photo because it ...I almost didn't include that photo because it just made me uncomfortable (the crickets) but, it is an entirely different culture...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-18108728320748054392016-10-19T08:36:50.592-07:002016-10-19T08:36:50.592-07:00Your logic is sound (re: free plane ticket). Mine ...Your logic is sound (re: free plane ticket). Mine wouldn't be though so no doubt that will factor in. World horticultural exhibition? You were lucky!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6640100125611534322016-10-19T08:35:39.451-07:002016-10-19T08:35:39.451-07:00Engineers and scary stories? I think maybe I'l...Engineers and scary stories? I think maybe I'll stay home next time...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-89743810640959718862016-10-19T08:34:58.329-07:002016-10-19T08:34:58.329-07:00I was right there with you Grace. When Andrew was ...I was right there with you Grace. When Andrew was telling me about the photos we had to stop and have fun with "Fangbang Road" for quite awhile. I believe it was a weekend day when he was at the park, maybe there's a sort of play section where all the kids were?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42823100423650471652016-10-18T19:20:07.556-07:002016-10-18T19:20:07.556-07:00Live crickets in boxes, only in China. Chinese cit...Live crickets in boxes, only in China. Chinese cities have never been on my list to visit, but there are so many botanical and geological wonders in that country. I do like that people keep potted plants around and inside the factories, even right next to where they work.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-11419489753515273552016-10-18T17:06:00.745-07:002016-10-18T17:06:00.745-07:00If you ever get the chance to go, you should. I di...If you ever get the chance to go, you should. I didn't want to go either, but a free plane ticket is a free plane ticket. It was AMAZING! Yes, some pollution and crowds, but so worth it. We happened to be in Xi'an during the world horticultural exhibition and that was crazy, like a world's fair but just for flowers. <br />Also, real Chinese food is soooo good. alison guinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706927704823312151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-35659239486298870542016-10-18T16:59:07.977-07:002016-10-18T16:59:07.977-07:00Great photos. Two of my brothers-in-laws who are e...Great photos. Two of my brothers-in-laws who are engineers have been to China for work numerous times. They returned with many interesting and scary stories. Did not make me want to rush over and visit. LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64179565067466596312016-10-18T14:29:44.381-07:002016-10-18T14:29:44.381-07:00I'm still laughing about Fangbang Road. Yes, I...I'm still laughing about Fangbang Road. Yes, I'm very immature but you knew that, right? I would have been so tempted to rescue those turtles. They're so cute. ... Did you notice that there were no children in the parks? I wonder if they're forced to be in school at that time. Great post. Please give Andrew a big thumbs up. <br />GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45773672726272890652016-10-18T13:14:32.655-07:002016-10-18T13:14:32.655-07:00He took some great photos didn't he? And yes.....He took some great photos didn't he? And yes...definitely not a happy Agave, the low light has taken it's toll. Mine is as you describe, tight leaves with a definite red edge. If you look at the edge of the bottom of the leaves in the first Agave photo you can see a bit of red.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-59263328626460353322016-10-18T13:12:24.000-07:002016-10-18T13:12:24.000-07:00SO glad you liked the photos Sherry, and I'll ...SO glad you liked the photos Sherry, and I'll have to ask him about the treat you mention. It sounds like something he would enjoy!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-29535612999234927252016-10-18T13:11:33.432-07:002016-10-18T13:11:33.432-07:00Glad you enjoyed it Anna! And knowing Andrew is a ...Glad you enjoyed it Anna! And knowing Andrew is a morning person I'm surprised he didn't get any Tai Chi shots. Maybe he was too busy enjoying the breakfast buffet at the hotel (or more likely still on Pacific DLS time...)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-72540902455665885522016-10-18T13:10:09.794-07:002016-10-18T13:10:09.794-07:00One of Andrew's traveling companions remarked ...One of Andrew's traveling companions remarked the air was much cleaner than "usual"...I guess he got lucky!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-82335582638133101282016-10-18T13:09:30.528-07:002016-10-18T13:09:30.528-07:00ALWAYS! "Gay icons" is pretty much exact...ALWAYS! "Gay icons" is pretty much exactly what I thought when I saw that image...glad you enjoyed.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-2917293556335528152016-10-18T13:08:34.944-07:002016-10-18T13:08:34.944-07:00Thanks for the link, I will check it out!Thanks for the link, I will check it out!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78843703247227107672016-10-18T13:08:16.095-07:002016-10-18T13:08:16.095-07:00Ya, I tried not to dwell on the sadness of that ma...Ya, I tried not to dwell on the sadness of that market. I couldn't read much of the article I linked to because of that. And YES! I'm glad you remembered the "always an Agave" line.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48137031766422306262016-10-18T13:07:13.588-07:002016-10-18T13:07:13.588-07:00Thanks for commenting Lee, and I'm glad yo uen...Thanks for commenting Lee, and I'm glad yo uenjoyed!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-65894856270178445152016-10-18T12:56:44.682-07:002016-10-18T12:56:44.682-07:00Totally love this post. Thanks to Andrew for shari...Totally love this post. Thanks to Andrew for sharing his great photography (and you, too!). Just fascinating. That Agave is pretty darn cool. If it is Kissho Kan, I wonder if it has that form because it is growing in low light? Mine is quite tight with short leaves and red spines. tvojthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481184445956506127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83663006729640760272016-10-18T12:22:00.166-07:002016-10-18T12:22:00.166-07:00Thanks for the sharing. My grandparents still live...Thanks for the sharing. My grandparents still live in the old town. Your pictures just brought a lot of memories to me. I agree with Gerhard Bock, your husband went much deeper with his photos. Did he try the juicy small bun with pork and crab meat at Yu Garden?Sherryhttp://www.gocraftyme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-34556094289136342982016-10-18T12:18:46.370-07:002016-10-18T12:18:46.370-07:00Mom told me how the parks there were full of peopl...Mom told me how the parks there were full of people, often gathering for a morning Tai Chi session. All the plants adorning a mostly manmade landscape had me nodding in understanding. If I lived in a place with that many skyscrapers, I would likely be toting a mini landscape along, too. Also, I agree with Alan's assessment - love the street scenes. This was a fun post! :)Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64217995861833454962016-10-18T11:18:32.263-07:002016-10-18T11:18:32.263-07:00Fascinating. My brother lives 90% of the time in C...Fascinating. My brother lives 90% of the time in China, but I still have no interest or desire to go. He says there are some parts that are quite beautiful and not completely polluted. I'll take his word for it, and your husbands photos prove how interesting it all is.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-8773276076465607692016-10-18T11:15:18.395-07:002016-10-18T11:15:18.395-07:00This is proof that "There's always an aga...This is proof that "There's always an agave." Very interesting street shots. The HVAC thing is too funny! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com