tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post8476089575766380134..comments2024-03-28T08:58:21.247-07:00Comments on Piece of Eden: Protea And Mimetes Flowers At UC Santa Cruz ArboretumHoover Boohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-23673329428400848692016-10-30T07:42:22.704-07:002016-10-30T07:42:22.704-07:00It was like a big dish of ice cream, without the c...It was like a big dish of ice cream, without the calories! :) Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-8328079504872583302016-10-29T18:30:04.311-07:002016-10-29T18:30:04.311-07:00Yum!Yum!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-44277037222575032942016-10-27T17:21:02.498-07:002016-10-27T17:21:02.498-07:00Oh, cool, thanks! For some reason, sounded like A...Oh, cool, thanks! For some reason, sounded like Anakin going Vader. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-14771375144784342542016-10-27T17:16:11.059-07:002016-10-27T17:16:11.059-07:00A quaint term for bloomed-out ! Though the faded f...A quaint term for bloomed-out ! Though the faded flowers are almost as fabulous -especially the Banksias.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-32105082575484897342016-10-27T14:10:35.536-07:002016-10-27T14:10:35.536-07:00'Gone over'??? Not sure what that means? ...'Gone over'??? Not sure what that means? <br /><br />May be different this time, if our state actually stops being in a drought for a few months. We can dream a little, even now, right? Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-59827133165483367962016-10-26T19:04:32.299-07:002016-10-26T19:04:32.299-07:00I sure need a return trip here, the last time I we...I sure need a return trip here, the last time I went was in April and lots of stuff had 'gone over'. I am thinking Feb might be best.Love your beautiful photos Hoov !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-28135320957754476202016-10-26T15:58:47.061-07:002016-10-26T15:58:47.061-07:00That's a funny coincidence! Wasn't it a g...That's a funny coincidence! Wasn't it a great place? So much to see, and quiet...we loved it. Grevillea also do very well in Southern California, so they apparently handle a relatively large range of climates.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-36883150557981416342016-10-26T15:56:19.758-07:002016-10-26T15:56:19.758-07:00They had had their fall sale the previous weekend ...They had had their fall sale the previous weekend and the plant shop contained only leftovers--yet there were still some awesome plants among the so-called leftovers. So it must be one stellar plant sale! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-39195239237627768822016-10-26T13:05:43.548-07:002016-10-26T13:05:43.548-07:00Hah! Looks like we were at the UCSC Arboretum on ...Hah! Looks like we were at the UCSC Arboretum on just about the same day! Given my home on Vancouver Island, BC, many of the plants were only lust-worthy for me!! See: https://dizzywithpossibilities.wordpress.com Although, my Grevillia and Callistemon do well here...the Banksia...not so much!! And my succulents sit in pots - outside in the summer and on the windowsills in the winter. Your photos are amazing... it was nice to view the garden through your eyes as well!Jo-Anne Westerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01660177660655297182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-19011970306288336132016-10-26T08:42:02.266-07:002016-10-26T08:42:02.266-07:00I stopped at Santa Cruz's sale last spring, an...I stopped at Santa Cruz's sale last spring, and it's a well-attended event, so rare stuff gets swooped on. I don't know if I have the heart to try to grow a mimetes! Theirs is a spectacular failure, achieving that size.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-21943233985188611832016-10-26T08:36:29.216-07:002016-10-26T08:36:29.216-07:00Happy you enjoyed them--happy week to you Dianne. ...Happy you enjoyed them--happy week to you Dianne. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-29952525038736227002016-10-26T08:35:59.076-07:002016-10-26T08:35:59.076-07:00Happy you enjoyed them. Thanks!Happy you enjoyed them. Thanks!Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-19021824659627680542016-10-26T08:35:39.108-07:002016-10-26T08:35:39.108-07:00They need space and air circulation. 'Pink Ic...They need space and air circulation. 'Pink Ice' is growing like a weed here, while 'Mini King' has grown about one inch. Your "hotter side" of the PVP might be perfect for them.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-27830962458676401612016-10-26T08:32:59.496-07:002016-10-26T08:32:59.496-07:00The 'Rubens' was my favorite for the inten...The 'Rubens' was my favorite for the intensity of its color. I examined every flower--they were truly eye-candy. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-88094112489280347102016-10-26T08:31:33.035-07:002016-10-26T08:31:33.035-07:00Start planning your trip!Start planning your trip!Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-64642342161251141132016-10-26T08:31:17.160-07:002016-10-26T08:31:17.160-07:00Thank you, but it was the plants themselves that w...Thank you, but it was the plants themselves that were amazing! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-51235190339966424602016-10-26T06:22:58.846-07:002016-10-26T06:22:58.846-07:00Dear Gail, the Mimetes cuculeatis is spectacular, ...Dear Gail, the Mimetes cuculeatis is spectacular, a lovely mix of colours and I love the yellow of the Mimetes chrysanthus...great photos!<br />Happy week, Dianne<br />xoxoxo ♡diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171808338793139579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-49541189406194162662016-10-25T14:41:21.446-07:002016-10-25T14:41:21.446-07:00Something about these Australian shrubs speaks dee...Something about these Australian shrubs speaks deeply to me. Thanks for the beauty today!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-2795980710564871362016-10-25T12:58:39.106-07:002016-10-25T12:58:39.106-07:00The mimetes that died, that's mine. Just kiddi...The mimetes that died, that's mine. Just kidding. Mine was much smaller when it died.<br /><br />Beautiful photos. I swear, that Protea repens 'Rubens' is in bloom everytime I visit! It must flower year round.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-48444830486017094172016-10-25T10:23:22.638-07:002016-10-25T10:23:22.638-07:00They're beautiful plants and they clearly seem...They're beautiful plants and they clearly seem to enjoy Santa Cruz. I've been tempted to try 'Pink Ice' or 'Mini King' but, until I see if I can make a success of my one Leucospermum, I'm holding off.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-75877030175764606412016-10-25T09:15:04.629-07:002016-10-25T09:15:04.629-07:00But how is this even possible? So much beauty!!!But how is this even possible? So much beauty!!!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376265981959655408.post-91507328431847154762016-10-25T07:44:52.278-07:002016-10-25T07:44:52.278-07:00You are such an amazing photographer Gail!You are such an amazing photographer Gail!Nancy Goldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957674798737272474noreply@blogger.com