tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post6717205962329234888..comments2024-03-18T18:00:47.701-07:00Comments on danger garden: Wednesday Vignette; "then and now"danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-75915781359850473132017-01-15T10:52:24.096-08:002017-01-15T10:52:24.096-08:00I did put some protection over them for this round...I did put some protection over them for this round of snow, and for the ice storm before it. But the earlier snow and ice, in December, they got nothing. Same for last year's January snow and ice, nothing. We shall see. And yes, I'm sure I'll be doing an Agave update this spring. Although it will probably be very depressing.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-65733949496732062522017-01-15T10:13:58.683-08:002017-01-15T10:13:58.683-08:00Drainage is very good in Canby silty loam with gra...Drainage is very good in Canby silty loam with gravel mulch, in a 8" raised bed edged with rocks. Never ever does water stand or pool. I even planted the rootball a half inch over the soil line and then backfilled with gravel.<br />You put some protection over yours didn't you? I may try this variety again next year but not without some protection.<br />I'll be interested to see how your Agaves fare at the end of this brutal winter. I'd love to see another April Agave review this year.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646919669850327128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32020161004149213302017-01-14T09:14:23.780-08:002017-01-14T09:14:23.780-08:00Yes, judging by the number of skiers on our street...Yes, judging by the number of skiers on our street, Mt. Hood sounds about right.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69669185622291268572017-01-14T09:13:53.148-08:002017-01-14T09:13:53.148-08:00You weren't foolish, in my experience Agave ov...You weren't foolish, in my experience Agave ovatifolia is one of the best for our climate. Mine have been through a lot. I'm guessing maybe there wasn't sufficient "drainage enablers" mixed into the soil? And it had soaked up too much autumn rain? What is your soil like? Did you plant it raised a bit from the surrounding ground? Good to know your JC is looking good. I still can't see mine! danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-51822893930437978222017-01-14T09:07:14.887-08:002017-01-14T09:07:14.887-08:00Andrew had the same reaction when I showed the pho...Andrew had the same reaction when I showed the photos to him.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79908378867617321632017-01-14T05:52:28.456-08:002017-01-14T05:52:28.456-08:00The Weather God moved my garden to Crescent City t...The Weather God moved my garden to Crescent City this year--and yours to...Mount Hood? Crazy, indeed. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42938598474894527492017-01-13T16:13:42.347-08:002017-01-13T16:13:42.347-08:00I'm not too far away... in Canby. I tried an A...I'm not too far away... in Canby. I tried an Agave Ovatifolia this year. It was seriously damaged, if not fatally so, when the teen temps hit... even before any snow or ice. I now consider it a total goner. Was I foolish? Is a frost cloth necessary? I thought these could take some cold. On the other hand, my JC Raulston is looking like a champ. Both came from Blooming Junction.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646919669850327128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-91672722652932117492017-01-12T13:07:34.668-08:002017-01-12T13:07:34.668-08:00Looks like that second photo was taking in the sno...Looks like that second photo was taking in the snowy regions of northern Japan, not Portland........ :(tvojthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481184445956506127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67553957169953669242017-01-12T09:18:16.623-08:002017-01-12T09:18:16.623-08:00Thanks Alison, me too. And the woody evergreens th...Thanks Alison, me too. And the woody evergreens that are all bent too and fro...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16610715885177969332017-01-12T09:17:40.304-08:002017-01-12T09:17:40.304-08:00It certainly feels that way! (Alaska)...thanks for...It certainly feels that way! (Alaska)...thanks for the kind words Jenn, they did make me smile.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-65106292843782657242017-01-12T09:16:59.297-08:002017-01-12T09:16:59.297-08:00I set out before bed with Lila in the same ankle h...I set out before bed with Lila in the same ankle high "sloggers" I've been wearing all winter. Nope. Snow was too deep. Had to haul out the tall boots. Thank god I'm a compulsive scarf and glove collector. Now if I just believed in socks!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-3289206457671432252017-01-12T09:14:10.301-08:002017-01-12T09:14:10.301-08:00We're all in this together!We're all in this together!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16863827051018845942017-01-12T09:13:24.236-08:002017-01-12T09:13:24.236-08:00Thanks Phillip, me too! And believe what you'r...Thanks Phillip, me too! And believe what you're hearing...this is not normal.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-86021482023573968732017-01-12T09:12:48.595-08:002017-01-12T09:12:48.595-08:00It's hard to think of loosing plants we select...It's hard to think of loosing plants we selected and nurtured along, hoping to see them mature. But yes, I suppose plant shopping is the upside. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-72373198775725212562017-01-12T09:11:10.403-08:002017-01-12T09:11:10.403-08:00Thanks Kris, I am still quite happy with our color...Thanks Kris, I am still quite happy with our color choice!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-66411606730780478032017-01-11T21:44:27.263-08:002017-01-11T21:44:27.263-08:00That is insane. I hope your marginal plants surviv...That is insane. I hope your marginal plants survive.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-25481176440372466382017-01-11T19:26:09.261-08:002017-01-11T19:26:09.261-08:00You live in Alaska now?? I'm so sorry for you ...You live in Alaska now?? I'm so sorry for you and your garden's loss! Although if anyone can make a garden look cool (...not in the temp sense) again, it would be you! 💪💪Jenn B-Victory or Death Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140937775208405626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10222605505753172612017-01-11T18:03:17.432-08:002017-01-11T18:03:17.432-08:00Yikes ! I don't have the wardrobe for that stu...Yikes ! I don't have the wardrobe for that stuff. Got me a couple pair of rain boots though . kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-26161639020497021092017-01-11T17:37:08.204-08:002017-01-11T17:37:08.204-08:00I can imagine that it's really impossible to s...I can imagine that it's really impossible to see any beauty there when you know what it's doing to your garden. We're at the end of day 2 of freezing rain. Our driveway is a skating rink. Tried to put down sand and salt but it's not helping much; bad weather everywhere. LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-58268803105342251502017-01-11T15:33:45.318-08:002017-01-11T15:33:45.318-08:00That is quite a transformation. I hope all of your...That is quite a transformation. I hope all of your plants are okay.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67279435850613955182017-01-11T11:43:52.270-08:002017-01-11T11:43:52.270-08:00It's a crazy contrast. I'm demoralized at ...It's a crazy contrast. I'm demoralized at all the soft, leafy evergreens that are down in my garden. The only upside is possible new planting space?MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68917069206534015912017-01-11T11:37:42.125-08:002017-01-11T11:37:42.125-08:00Oh my! I thought of you when I heard the news rep...Oh my! I thought of you when I heard the news report that Portland had gotten a blanket of snow. Still, your garden looks good even decorated in white. The decision to paint that pavilion orange was brilliant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52892254435543302382017-01-11T11:30:19.075-08:002017-01-11T11:30:19.075-08:00It's a white war zone here.It's a white war zone here.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-36815973171195996752017-01-11T11:29:05.648-08:002017-01-11T11:29:05.648-08:00Lovely isn't the word I would chose. It's ...Lovely isn't the word I would chose. It's a freaking disaster area. But I suppose on the screen it looks different...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-44038677036021875082017-01-11T11:28:19.349-08:002017-01-11T11:28:19.349-08:00I am a little jealous of those that see beauty and...I am a little jealous of those that see beauty and enjoy the snow. As for those bones? They're lost in the piles of white.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com