tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post8830930745610736625..comments2024-03-28T04:35:22.114-07:00Comments on danger garden: It's all fun and games until some plant gets hurt...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16862453888496632072016-01-10T19:42:53.698-08:002016-01-10T19:42:53.698-08:00Indeed duration is extremely important. Near as I ...Indeed duration is extremely important. Near as I can tell the air temps were below freezing for about 60 hours, even longer at ground level. It will be interesting...initial looks are favorable but I've learned to not put too much faith in that.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73867354649875308142016-01-10T19:38:27.988-08:002016-01-10T19:38:27.988-08:00Indeed, hopefully. We shall see.Indeed, hopefully. We shall see.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52911199155943576972016-01-10T19:38:07.795-08:002016-01-10T19:38:07.795-08:00Nothing flops as quickly and dramatically. The fir...Nothing flops as quickly and dramatically. The first time I saw it I was worried, now it's just entertaining.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69762082950750125412016-01-10T19:37:26.770-08:002016-01-10T19:37:26.770-08:00Another day of sunshine and relative warmth. It...Another day of sunshine and relative warmth. It's almost hard to remember what things were like a week ago. I'm glad I have the record and will be watching to see how the plants respond long term.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56805709331177908052016-01-09T23:37:02.212-08:002016-01-09T23:37:02.212-08:00It's nerve-wracking weather for the zone pushe...It's nerve-wracking weather for the zone pushers among us, but it sure makes for beautiful pictures. I hope everything came through OK. Usually duration is key; the shorter the better. I sure do love that agave gate, by the way.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-27832242540822633232016-01-07T20:44:16.853-08:002016-01-07T20:44:16.853-08:00Oh no! Poor puppy, and poor plants. I hope they al...Oh no! Poor puppy, and poor plants. I hope they all start doing better in the coming days. Your pictures are still beautiful, and hopefully most of the plants make it through!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-21082868453499949682016-01-07T20:07:41.603-08:002016-01-07T20:07:41.603-08:00Oh, the suffering plants! I hope they all recover....Oh, the suffering plants! I hope they all recover. I liked your comment about the bamboo being a drama queen.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-22792145104727905932016-01-07T11:42:09.455-08:002016-01-07T11:42:09.455-08:00Wow, it is impressive how much ice you got! it is ...Wow, it is impressive how much ice you got! it is terrible...I hope your plants make it! But it is also beautiful and...as nothing can be done I´m glad you took some beautiful pictures of the ice covering agaves and sophora, etc.Lisa C. D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12172903134507691227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42486623952086330492016-01-06T11:20:41.013-08:002016-01-06T11:20:41.013-08:00Thanks Marian! And yes, you got that right!Thanks Marian! And yes, you got that right!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68298926447184910562016-01-06T11:20:20.146-08:002016-01-06T11:20:20.146-08:00Thanks for the Lila wishes, and good news about yo...Thanks for the Lila wishes, and good news about your Grevillea! Mine is still at about a 45 degree angle. Oh and palms...yes! Actually they're probably my favorite in the ice and snow. No doubt because I know they're not going to be hurt by it, as well as their beauty.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-88358202910233026132016-01-06T11:18:02.333-08:002016-01-06T11:18:02.333-08:00Is that common then, with the witch hazels? It'...Is that common then, with the witch hazels? It's the first time I've seen it with my plant.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-61592418989204590012016-01-06T11:17:21.921-08:002016-01-06T11:17:21.921-08:00Zone 9 temps...but ongoing (still experiencing) sn...Zone 9 temps...but ongoing (still experiencing) snow and ice keeping things from warming. We shall see!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48350914294390722272016-01-06T11:16:01.170-08:002016-01-06T11:16:01.170-08:00I'm up for surprises...and thank you.I'm up for surprises...and thank you.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-57078749237334825012016-01-06T11:15:20.691-08:002016-01-06T11:15:20.691-08:00Thanks for the Lila wishes, she's actually of ...Thanks for the Lila wishes, she's actually of a much bigger concern than the garden.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-84016703600333891852016-01-06T11:14:43.674-08:002016-01-06T11:14:43.674-08:00Coincidentally there are a few Agaves in the SP Gr...Coincidentally there are a few Agaves in the SP Greenhouse that were slated for in-ground planting come spring...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64322133243455184292016-01-06T11:13:54.040-08:002016-01-06T11:13:54.040-08:00There will be reports, you know there will be repo...There will be reports, you know there will be reports...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20132292720610251662016-01-06T11:13:34.596-08:002016-01-06T11:13:34.596-08:00Resilient agaves and pleasant surprises, I like it...Resilient agaves and pleasant surprises, I like it!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-62492449766955029552016-01-06T11:13:07.646-08:002016-01-06T11:13:07.646-08:00And I had to have a drink in the middle, it was so...And I had to have a drink in the middle, it was so depressing. (I kid...)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-11402255663125513922016-01-06T11:12:39.313-08:002016-01-06T11:12:39.313-08:00My husband I were talking about that very thing. A...My husband I were talking about that very thing. And the fans they use too - before the snow and ice we had major winds. The wind is good in that it keeps the air moving, bad in that they dry everything out.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20108451151078444692016-01-06T11:10:50.177-08:002016-01-06T11:10:50.177-08:00Me too...other people's gardens!Me too...other people's gardens!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-87468526181737562202016-01-06T11:10:29.144-08:002016-01-06T11:10:29.144-08:00Lila likes the hugs and treats too, she says to te...Lila likes the hugs and treats too, she says to tell you to send treats! And I appreciate the crossed-fingers. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-51260652947204068232016-01-06T11:09:30.539-08:002016-01-06T11:09:30.539-08:00Thank you Sheila, I do have to admit there is beau...Thank you Sheila, I do have to admit there is beauty in the mess. And I'm hoping for many pleasant surprises.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-88872002727253898642016-01-06T11:00:49.611-08:002016-01-06T11:00:49.611-08:00Later in the day, after reading your comment, I ha...Later in the day, after reading your comment, I happened to glance at my Loropetlum, also covered in ice. Thanks for the reassurance that all will (most likely) be okay with that one. My stack of frost cloth, and other materials, remains neatly piled in the garage...where it's doing absolutely no good.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-80647031776211636642016-01-06T10:56:34.709-08:002016-01-06T10:56:34.709-08:00Yes we did. I hate ice, unless it's in a cockt...Yes we did. I hate ice, unless it's in a cocktail.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-3005344961700676852016-01-06T10:54:48.802-08:002016-01-06T10:54:48.802-08:00Thanks Alan, I am frequently surprised at the phot...Thanks Alan, I am frequently surprised at the photos my little Sony point-and-shoot can capture.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com