tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post8034758414490258129..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Agave Week begins...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-13123683196365758552023-02-27T15:16:05.332-08:002023-02-27T15:16:05.332-08:00For the 2nd year in a row I've rigged up a ...For the 2nd year in a row I've rigged up a 'tent' for my Agaves based on the Ruth Bancroft boxes she made to protect tender plants. I just checked today and even my tender Variegated Agave Americana is happy under the protection -most importantly, it is very dry underneath. We live at 500 elevation, west of Portland. It may not be pretty, but it beats the heartbreak of losing beloved Agaves. DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-22410304976513436912023-02-11T11:02:42.441-08:002023-02-11T11:02:42.441-08:00I struggle with what to do with my own spiky/spiny...I struggle with what to do with my own spiky/spiny plant corpses. We have our own compost, but they aren't going in there! We don't really have enough garden waste to warrant pick up by Republic services. I've had to either put it in the garbage or put it in our woody brush pile for long-term decomposition.<br /><br />Moss + Opuntia = Epic!Jerryhttps://botanicachaotica.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-7447608088287679892023-02-08T19:14:57.206-08:002023-02-08T19:14:57.206-08:00I've found two other corn cobs since that one....I've found two other corn cobs since that one. I wish I could catch them in the act. I think it would be hilarious. I'm seeing several other 'Blue Glow' that aren't looking so good. Our growing conditions (Davis and Portland) are very different. With all due respect your experiences may not transfer here.<br />danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83909020608912496582023-02-08T09:55:57.679-08:002023-02-08T09:55:57.679-08:00An entire corncob? That must have been one buff sq...An entire corncob? That must have been one buff squirrel :-)<br /><br />My Agave ovatifolia 'Killer' has a similar rot pattern, maybe even worse. Removing the affected leaves to improve air circulation is a great idea.<br /><br />I think the 'Blue Glow' at McMenamin's will be fine. I had a variegated 'Blue Glow' rot in the center once, and it outgrew the damage in one season.<br /><br />It was great to see that Agave ocahui doing so well. That's another agave species that's criminally underused.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-90900072696441076432023-02-08T09:43:09.416-08:002023-02-08T09:43:09.416-08:00Does someone leave the corn for the squirrels? Or ...Does someone leave the corn for the squirrels? Or are they harvesting?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-21900009003561730312023-02-08T09:42:41.564-08:002023-02-08T09:42:41.564-08:00If I have the doors open (which I do for air circu...If I have the doors open (which I do for air circulation) then critters are free to come and go. I think maybe you're remembering the container that hangs off our front door overhang. It's a mixed bag at this point. A couple things look remarkably okay, others, not so much.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-74628179534520011862023-02-07T17:05:59.555-08:002023-02-07T17:05:59.555-08:00When I saw the corn husk, I thought "squirrel...When I saw the corn husk, I thought "squirrel" right away. We have squirrels and corn husks around the garden in all seasons. Those open-air planters are awesome! And I really like that front planting area in the last photo. You've been busy!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69229756470270805802023-02-07T10:01:50.276-08:002023-02-07T10:01:50.276-08:00I'll take it/them!I'll take it/them!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-74410024128494749812023-02-07T10:01:28.433-08:002023-02-07T10:01:28.433-08:00Well that's interesting, makes sense I suppose...Well that's interesting, makes sense I suppose. It's the kind of thing I would never think of, but Andrew would be all over.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-50317978668763348202023-02-07T08:50:02.543-08:002023-02-07T08:50:02.543-08:00The corn husk is so peculiar... I didn't reali...The corn husk is so peculiar... I didn't realize critters can enter the greenhouse in winter. <br />I was hoping there'll be viable seeds from Agave queen Victoria. It's one of my favorite agaves, and starting them from seed could have been a fun adventure to follow.<br />Looking at McMenamins' hanging planters reminded me of those hanging by your garage; you were concerned about them surviving the ice event. How are they doing?<br />ChavliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79312666546515986292023-02-06T15:46:11.659-08:002023-02-06T15:46:11.659-08:00I'm adding "agave surveyor" to your ...I'm adding "agave surveyor" to your resume list! I hope the Agave ovatifolia survives. If it does, "agave doctor" may go on the resume too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56627542697430707922023-02-06T13:41:50.839-08:002023-02-06T13:41:50.839-08:00The first thing we did when we moved into this hou...The first thing we did when we moved into this house in 1994 was remove the long planter built against the house. Our inspector pointed out that it was channeling water right down the cement block garage wall that was below it, as the house is built into a slope. The water seepage had stated to crack the wall that had a room over it. Even with eaves I don't. think a container built against the house is wise. Linda Brazillhttp://eachlittleworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com