tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post620588847897489657..comments2024-03-27T22:40:07.492-07:00Comments on danger garden: Marion Jarvie’s Gardendanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-8643035689046730902015-08-17T08:58:06.398-07:002015-08-17T08:58:06.398-07:00Glad to see Marion get props from a fan, Loree. Ye...Glad to see Marion get props from a fan, Loree. Yes, she's a plantswoman and collector. But what I love about her is her absolute, no-nonsense attitude about collecting. If it doesn't work or doesn't fit, boom, out it goes. There were a few plants that I can imagine were turfed shortly after our visit -- and I saw a few ladies in waiting in pots ready to be planted. I need to be better at emulating Marion's ruthlessness.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-31256745269920122122015-08-13T23:29:44.110-07:002015-08-13T23:29:44.110-07:00I love this garden. I wish I could have seen it in...I love this garden. I wish I could have seen it in person. And met the owner. I bet she was a dear. <br />GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10775836415112394502015-08-09T21:49:27.632-07:002015-08-09T21:49:27.632-07:00Her use of succulents, among others, saves it from...Her use of succulents, among others, saves it from looking too much like a small Butchart (which suits me fine, since photos of the Butchart Gardens make my eyes bleed just a little bit). I love it tons -- a wonderful garden.Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16370531083625068392015-08-09T14:48:32.455-07:002015-08-09T14:48:32.455-07:00I think it's beautiful. And your comparison i...I think it's beautiful. And your comparison is spot on, it's just like a mini Butchart. I hope the gardener has been shielded from the negative comments floating around the internet, that were mentioned above.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-1093871610840308862015-08-08T07:00:38.038-07:002015-08-08T07:00:38.038-07:00I haven't been there, but have seen pictures i...I haven't been there, but have seen pictures in books and magazines (mostly Canadian) over the last twenty years or so. Your photos are among the most appealing I've seen, partly because of the focus on individual plants.<br /><br />Of the images in the post, the Astelia pot shot is the most riveting to me, because in it the exuberant contrasts of plant variety are balanced by just enough structure and negative space: the dark green clipped hedge, pergola posts, the pot and its stone staging area, the lawn. <br /><br />Agree about the off-putting potential of the phrase "get it"; "appreciate" might be a more useful term. But it's perfectly possible to "get" a garden (understand the intentions, admire the skill and effort) and still not really like it. <br /><br />Multiple island beds filled with strong contrasts make me a little queasy, no matter how fabulous the plants within. They make me crave more unity, harmony, repetition, and long views. But islands make it easier to maintain a high horticultural standard (plants can be grouped by soil and water needs, each plant is more accessible for care, more light and air is available than in a backed border), and they certainly enable more plants to be grown and studied closely, by vastly multiplying the amount of edge.Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969732734453586544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-60378360753534577912015-08-07T12:48:56.853-07:002015-08-07T12:48:56.853-07:00I admired this garden, and was mainly drawn to the...I admired this garden, and was mainly drawn to the variety of flowers - especially the Trollius and non-vining Clematis. You had to appreciate this garden for what it was: a collector's garden. I thought the amazing variety of plants were beautifully combined.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76586944559194771452015-08-07T09:00:57.015-07:002015-08-07T09:00:57.015-07:00I'm curious, have either of you been there - i...I'm curious, have either of you been there - in person? Some of your comments make me wonder. You really seem to "get it" (although I do dislike that phrase, it's so divisive...I "get it" you don't, etc...).danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-1290692448949751582015-08-07T08:58:44.931-07:002015-08-07T08:58:44.931-07:00I think you would have too. It would have been so ...I think you would have too. It would have been so wonderful to have you along on this Fling adventure!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79202544266019389372015-08-07T08:58:09.807-07:002015-08-07T08:58:09.807-07:00Thank you Saurs, you make a great distinction. I t...Thank you Saurs, you make a great distinction. I thought about describing it as a personal botanical garden.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9751870942285545492015-08-07T08:56:46.249-07:002015-08-07T08:56:46.249-07:00The powder blue is amazing isn't it?The powder blue is amazing isn't it?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-35869600305170041172015-08-07T08:56:22.822-07:002015-08-07T08:56:22.822-07:00It kind of shocks me that I'm considering addi...It kind of shocks me that I'm considering adding a Berberis to the garden but with leaves like that!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-51049650048274219162015-08-07T08:55:27.598-07:002015-08-07T08:55:27.598-07:00Inspiration for your non-spiky plantings ahead?Inspiration for your non-spiky plantings ahead?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-28967900781487079812015-08-07T08:54:47.266-07:002015-08-07T08:54:47.266-07:00Thanks Marion!Thanks Marion!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23989855300589944362015-08-07T08:54:31.559-07:002015-08-07T08:54:31.559-07:00I wonder if the greenhouse isn't helped throug...I wonder if the greenhouse isn't helped through the winter with the brick wall radiating some heat? But yes, I can't imagine what the cost of keeping it warm must be. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-71666564547951078372015-08-07T08:53:28.014-07:002015-08-07T08:53:28.014-07:00Glad you think so.Glad you think so.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-46799270485369113142015-08-07T08:53:14.905-07:002015-08-07T08:53:14.905-07:00Didn't you end up buying some S.U.P.? Or am I ...Didn't you end up buying some S.U.P.? Or am I confusing you with someone else?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55501772139974825302015-08-07T08:52:18.665-07:002015-08-07T08:52:18.665-07:00I will Tamara, and you too please!I will Tamara, and you too please!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-57693189339511239862015-08-07T08:51:39.480-07:002015-08-07T08:51:39.480-07:00Several folks mentioned the mid-day sun as being a...Several folks mentioned the mid-day sun as being an issue with how the overall garden looked, so I think you're on to something there. After reading your comment yesterday I found myself thinking about it throughout the day, and then comparing these photos to my own garden. I think because I've surrounded myself with many of the same colors she has - and we've had LOTS of glaring sun here - I'm used to seeing those jarring colors so my minds eye translates them to what they would look like in less harsh lighting. Does that make sense? And perhaps in a different light would the green lawn paths give your eye a place to rest?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-19476272021332493722015-08-07T08:47:31.058-07:002015-08-07T08:47:31.058-07:00It's a pretty excellent set-up isn't it? O...It's a pretty excellent set-up isn't it? Oh how much I would love to have it here.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20366868767156173692015-08-07T08:46:23.779-07:002015-08-07T08:46:23.779-07:00That's so true, it is all in your point of vie...That's so true, it is all in your point of view, glad you enjoyed mine. Indeed Peter is a begonia mad-man (in a good way), I think I'll keep my begonia interests to the hard side of things though...I don't need another plant type to haul in and out with the seasons!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-389207950124909562015-08-07T08:44:22.177-07:002015-08-07T08:44:22.177-07:00Yes I think you're right about the Viburnum, a...Yes I think you're right about the Viburnum, and sadly I can't remember if the small leaved plant was in a container or not. It does have 'Sun King' looks - although on mine the leaves are further apart, more open spacing. Re: the Abies, yes...I see several in your future.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16828976522613845282015-08-07T08:40:05.796-07:002015-08-07T08:40:05.796-07:00Maybe they'll hear you after all?Maybe they'll hear you after all?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55032278405211236352015-08-07T08:39:36.678-07:002015-08-07T08:39:36.678-07:00I knew you guys would get it.I knew you guys would get it.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-84177257140619950852015-08-07T08:39:02.018-07:002015-08-07T08:39:02.018-07:00Alison did share some of her photos from Disneylan...Alison did share some of her photos from Disneyland, of the plants, and they were wonderful. But I think the comments were meant to evoke the park as a whole entertainment venue, rather then the gardens specifically. At least that was my read on it.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-22842492691293490332015-08-07T01:39:51.151-07:002015-08-07T01:39:51.151-07:00Nice to hear, Nell!
The sheer vigorous health of ...Nice to hear, Nell!<br /><br />The sheer vigorous health of such disparate material -- very impressive. Torontonians are lucky to have her.Saurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090665102782891402noreply@blogger.com