tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post6023731509496368008..comments2024-03-28T12:51:52.519-07:00Comments on danger garden: Visiting Monte after a close encounter with his kin...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-26359536072387905222020-05-21T11:49:18.316-07:002020-05-21T11:49:18.316-07:00There's a lesson here: plant the strange &...There's a lesson here: plant the strange & unusual plants in your BACK yard. I was happy to get a glimpse without adding to the chaos...thanks for that.<br />rickiiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-50857887406748796312020-05-20T15:23:39.362-07:002020-05-20T15:23:39.362-07:00That is pretty cool, but I think the crowds would ...That is pretty cool, but I think the crowds would make me crazy– few are wearing masks or practicing distancing. I reckon there isn't much to be done until it through blooming.<br />Love your entrepreneurial enthusiasm about selling agave! Maybe Lance could take the idea and make up for his losses?Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6253940712497275992020-05-20T10:01:42.145-07:002020-05-20T10:01:42.145-07:00Oh, but you SHOULD!! That's a great idea, and ...Oh, but you SHOULD!! That's a great idea, and I bet you'd make a killing. I want to go back and visit Monte again, but I'd kind of feel bad. I bet they are sick and tired of all the crowds trampling around to get up close and personal. Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-3505691299931413142020-05-20T08:11:50.670-07:002020-05-20T08:11:50.670-07:00Ha, thanks Chavliness. I don't know about the ...Ha, thanks Chavliness. I don't know about the savvy part...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-49313629210137530162020-05-20T08:11:05.494-07:002020-05-20T08:11:05.494-07:00Hmmm...well now you've got me curious. The one...Hmmm...well now you've got me curious. The one off Alameda near NE 37th Ave bloomed last summer and it's spike is still standing, although the plant is almost shriveled up. Is that the one you're referring to? Or maybe the the one on Sacramento by the Rose City Golf Course? OR! Maybe there's another I don't know about. Please tell!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16816438622186876912020-05-20T08:07:14.265-07:002020-05-20T08:07:14.265-07:00Thankfully many were masked and observing distanci...Thankfully many were masked and observing distancing, of course there were others that were not...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-61924291413849810422020-05-20T08:06:22.529-07:002020-05-20T08:06:22.529-07:00I think the current world situation has definitely...I think the current world situation has definitely helped (people are seeking out entertainment) plus Monte has been a social media star, so folks want to go see "that strange plant that's blooming"...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16901044422271216492020-05-20T08:04:47.775-07:002020-05-20T08:04:47.775-07:00Agreed.Agreed.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-61025651114536759092020-05-20T08:04:38.179-07:002020-05-20T08:04:38.179-07:00Oh there have been plenty of concerns and complain...Oh there have been plenty of concerns and complaints. The traffic controls you see in the photo are because bus drivers were complaining they couldn't drive down the street. Sadly this agave isn't one that produces bulbils, seeds will be all there is.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68579163451662761032020-05-20T08:03:02.327-07:002020-05-20T08:03:02.327-07:00Ha, not sure that's a good thing...Ha, not sure that's a good thing...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83930914526861092032020-05-20T08:02:38.568-07:002020-05-20T08:02:38.568-07:00It was fun to think about, but growing agaves in P...It was fun to think about, but growing agaves in Portland does require more than just plopping it in the ground, so I'd probably be setting a few people up for sadness.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6542251914861299992020-05-20T06:31:01.950-07:002020-05-20T06:31:01.950-07:00Your are not only creative, but a savvy business w...Your are not only creative, but a savvy business woman. Maybe Lance will jump at that idea. This bloom is truly mind blowing.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67702244627950540042020-05-19T20:40:50.874-07:002020-05-19T20:40:50.874-07:00The massive agave near NE Alameda has put up a spi...The massive agave near NE Alameda has put up a spike, no bloom yet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20089508170736756702020-05-19T20:34:16.179-07:002020-05-19T20:34:16.179-07:00Yes, Monte is impressive! I can see why folks want...Yes, Monte is impressive! I can see why folks want to take a closer look--really lovely. But crowds during a pandemic...not fun.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-27353913415942562012020-05-19T19:03:54.272-07:002020-05-19T19:03:54.272-07:00The thing that amazes me by your post and photos i...The thing that amazes me by your post and photos is people noticing plants. <br /><br />Plants--most people here pay zero attention to them, unless they want to carve their names in them, or spray paint them. <br /><br />A beautiful Agave.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-34964458415844155102020-05-19T15:03:34.910-07:002020-05-19T15:03:34.910-07:00That crowd! I wouldn't like it better times, b...That crowd! I wouldn't like it better times, but now?!? Poor Lance.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-30481841830687602602020-05-19T13:33:11.864-07:002020-05-19T13:33:11.864-07:00Monte has the best flower spike I've ever seen...Monte has the best flower spike I've ever seen on an agave. I had to laugh at the crowd waiting for a look - here someone would probably call authorities to complain about social distancing. Lance and his spouse should set up a "store" to sell bulbils when the time comes!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45711400040214250952020-05-19T11:53:47.675-07:002020-05-19T11:53:47.675-07:00You are an entrepreneur for sure. You are an entrepreneur for sure. Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310556337842514199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64941664133460781412020-05-19T10:59:06.207-07:002020-05-19T10:59:06.207-07:00Monte is indeed impressive. Alas, a novel busines...Monte is indeed impressive. Alas, a novel business opportunity lost due to this miserable virus. Maybe an idea to shelve away for later.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.com