tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post8863885031926352289..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Visiting the Theodore Payne Foundation nurserydanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-2111134465217718832020-01-08T19:33:15.295-08:002020-01-08T19:33:15.295-08:00Yes! Many varieties of wildflowersYes! Many varieties of wildflowersshycat100https://www.blogger.com/profile/11889135173283558284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-15248761547719857182020-01-08T08:41:24.701-08:002020-01-08T08:41:24.701-08:00Porcupines eat the bark of your trees? Yikes! Yes,...Porcupines eat the bark of your trees? Yikes! Yes, I would think a few opuntia would dissuade them. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78875899871813798232020-01-08T08:39:53.651-08:002020-01-08T08:39:53.651-08:00It was a really fun place to visit. Probably even ...It was a really fun place to visit. Probably even more so in the spring or early summer.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45137606261024973432020-01-08T08:39:27.249-08:002020-01-08T08:39:27.249-08:00SO they do mail order too then?SO they do mail order too then?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-43860642575364908862020-01-08T08:39:16.167-08:002020-01-08T08:39:16.167-08:00Ah, I'm glad to hear you've been there. I ...Ah, I'm glad to hear you've been there. I didn't remember that you had.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32022409991991308202020-01-08T08:38:47.987-08:002020-01-08T08:38:47.987-08:00Excellent idea! And I wouldn't be surprised to...Excellent idea! And I wouldn't be surprised to learn you have one tucked away somewhere.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-85240081877258064722020-01-08T08:38:08.574-08:002020-01-08T08:38:08.574-08:00That makes sense (cool seeds). I wonder what the s...That makes sense (cool seeds). I wonder what the seed turnover is like here? shycat100's comment below makes me think they mail order seeds too.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-65118906691266421882020-01-08T08:37:07.216-08:002020-01-08T08:37:07.216-08:00I was more curious about the dead branches than I ...I was more curious about the dead branches than I was tempted to cut them. They added an air of mystery, that said in my own garden they'd definitely be gone!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20898225752625231782020-01-08T08:35:49.709-08:002020-01-08T08:35:49.709-08:00Seeing how many people were shopping on the 26th I...Seeing how many people were shopping on the 26th I can't even begin to guess what a sale atmosphere must be like. Chaos! That said you should definitely visit someday when you have plans to be in the area.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24082670020940912642020-01-07T15:40:21.299-08:002020-01-07T15:40:21.299-08:00Having Opuntia at the base of trees is an inspired...Having Opuntia at the base of trees is an inspired idea. Might have to try this to keep the porcupines from eating the bark. A cool place to visit on Boxing Day.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52468883700650417012020-01-07T15:07:35.968-08:002020-01-07T15:07:35.968-08:00I'll have to put this one on the list for the ...I'll have to put this one on the list for the next visit I make out there. Lots of treasures!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55449710960963876932020-01-07T13:25:42.853-08:002020-01-07T13:25:42.853-08:00Their seed packs of wildflowers are wonderful, if ...Their seed packs of wildflowers are wonderful, if you can't make the trip.shycat100https://www.blogger.com/profile/11889135173283558284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-89891925908877918512020-01-07T11:06:16.192-08:002020-01-07T11:06:16.192-08:00I bought a bunch of plants when I was there last y...I bought a bunch of plants when I was there last year. A real California treasure that deserves a lot more exposure. I'm so glad you went.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-13676482911442173582020-01-07T10:28:05.159-08:002020-01-07T10:28:05.159-08:00What a great use for card catalog files - might be...What a great use for card catalog files - might be just the thing to organize all those pesky plastic plant label thingies. Great nursery!<br />Peter/Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499260699813618283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73901222802672340102020-01-07T09:47:48.827-08:002020-01-07T09:47:48.827-08:00It's always interesting and fun to see a new C...It's always interesting and fun to see a new California nursery. Those beautiful wooden catalog files are lovely, but I keep all of my seeds in my fridge, in the vegetable drawer. You're supposed to keep them somewhere cool to prolong them -- that's what I've heard anyway.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-40163830603382528922020-01-07T08:47:47.988-08:002020-01-07T08:47:47.988-08:00A nursery that also offers a demo garden and a hik...A nursery that also offers a demo garden and a hiking trail is rare but oh, so wonderful. The sculptural arctostaphylos is gorgeous although it has some dead branches that need pruning (weren't you tempted to grab a pair of pruning shears?). It would be something if Oregon had an official state cactus. Hilarious. chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-77067527078466576212020-01-07T08:36:34.070-08:002020-01-07T08:36:34.070-08:00I'm glad you were able to recover your photos ...I'm glad you were able to recover your photos after your camera died. I have a friend who regularly attends their plant sales (which I understand are a mad-house) but I've yet to visit, a serious omission on my part. My friend kindly picks up plants for me, though.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com