tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post3394133334055394458..comments2024-02-05T13:14:16.318-07:00Comments on High Altitude Gardening: Friday's Flower FantasiesKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-50573552836643290072010-01-24T22:09:47.879-07:002010-01-24T22:09:47.879-07:00Hi, Wunx!
I absolutely do! A kind of Kalanchoe... ...Hi, Wunx!<br />I absolutely do! A kind of Kalanchoe... that I wouldn't have guessed. They sort of resemble a big Frittalaria.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-19300792549734000162010-01-24T21:04:21.063-07:002010-01-24T21:04:21.063-07:00I've got some of the drooping red bells in the...I've got some of the drooping red bells in the last picture. I think they're a kind of kalancho. Want a cutting?Wunx~https://www.blogger.com/profile/09226125660850228005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-7020167149859599722010-01-24T09:41:31.715-07:002010-01-24T09:41:31.715-07:00Baja Fairy Duster! What a cool name! Hmmm... I won...Baja Fairy Duster! What a cool name! <i>Hmmm... I wonder if I could grow that beauty in my sunny window?</i>Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-75726968546887629622010-01-24T06:46:00.446-07:002010-01-24T06:46:00.446-07:00What a great way to beat the winter blahs, Kate! ...What a great way to beat the winter blahs, Kate! The first one reminds me of the Baja Fairy Duster which I've seen in Arizona, but I don't have a clue on any of the others. But then I don't think you need to know the names to enjoy them. Thanks for the bright pick-me-up!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-52434852018242408672010-01-23T20:58:50.784-07:002010-01-23T20:58:50.784-07:00Oh, I'm glad you all liked them! It's fun ...Oh, I'm glad you all liked them! It's fun to escape our cold, snowy winter even if it's only through pictures.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-58861563179952368672010-01-23T19:07:47.716-07:002010-01-23T19:07:47.716-07:00Just looking at these lovely photos makes me feel ...Just looking at these lovely photos makes me feel warm all over. <br /><br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-53024190490464364602010-01-23T14:40:28.181-07:002010-01-23T14:40:28.181-07:00Gorgeous! My favourite is the 2nd photo. Wow!Gorgeous! My favourite is the 2nd photo. Wow!Garden Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555471590488138155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-1861169455037296652010-01-23T09:41:01.339-07:002010-01-23T09:41:01.339-07:00Wowee..these are gorgeous! Stunning and unique flo...Wowee..these are gorgeous! Stunning and unique flowers..fabulous shots! I love them all!yay! That was fun!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-9677547111229081792010-01-22T21:05:30.126-07:002010-01-22T21:05:30.126-07:00Always up for a Zen moment! Think I'll steal ...Always up for a Zen moment! Think I'll steal (ooops, how un-Zen of me) one of these lovely photos for my own desk top. Thanks, Kate, for the get-away.Cynthia Oakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010962541250405633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-17332271805788923662010-01-22T19:11:08.875-07:002010-01-22T19:11:08.875-07:00Beautiful flowers! Perhaps Noelle from Ramblings ...Beautiful flowers! Perhaps Noelle from Ramblings from a Desert Garden would know the id on the first one. I enjoyed the contrast to the ice and snow that I see out my window. :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-68170050237198032622010-01-22T18:00:01.409-07:002010-01-22T18:00:01.409-07:00I really like those coral pink bells in that last ...I really like those coral pink bells in that last picture -- they're so charming.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-2438461340019248542010-01-22T17:28:23.514-07:002010-01-22T17:28:23.514-07:00Aren't you lucky ... so many beautiful choices...Aren't you lucky ... so many beautiful choices for your desktop! A delightful post, Kate.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-69700675493543859792010-01-22T17:14:15.206-07:002010-01-22T17:14:15.206-07:00Glorious photos, Kate! And I love the masthead. ...Glorious photos, Kate! And I love the masthead. So January! Please leave it up for awhile.Linda J-Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-22520726472531129742010-01-22T16:09:36.370-07:002010-01-22T16:09:36.370-07:00Hi, Melospiza;
Loved your rant yesterday! :)
Yes...Hi, Melospiza;<br />Loved your rant yesterday! :) <br /><br />Yes, I need to get rid of the masthead. I though it was pretty but lots of people tell me it's depressing!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-85561136134032118262010-01-22T16:08:03.028-07:002010-01-22T16:08:03.028-07:00Thx, Carol;
Yep, I did make it over there. They we...Thx, Carol;<br />Yep, I did make it over there. They were quite frisky since a big storm is brewing. But she settled down. Bell is a very huggable horsie. Megan, not so much. Her mission in life is to eat so if you want a hug you better pony up an apple. :))Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-13897658348854713192010-01-22T16:04:18.927-07:002010-01-22T16:04:18.927-07:00Thanks, Cheryl & Bridget; Glad you enjoyed you...Thanks, Cheryl & Bridget; Glad you enjoyed your moment of zen. :))Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-56937883046442301672010-01-22T16:03:12.196-07:002010-01-22T16:03:12.196-07:00Hi, Lona;
Yes, absolutely I do. But, that's ju...Hi, Lona;<br />Yes, absolutely I do. But, that's just temporary. Right after I win the lottery you and my other blogging buddies can escape deep winter at my Maui villa! :))Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-53594958493492536772010-01-22T16:01:17.600-07:002010-01-22T16:01:17.600-07:00You've gotta do it, Jan!
It is such a lovely ...<b>You've gotta do it, Jan!</b> <br />It is such a lovely place. All wild and such. Easy to get lost on the meandering flower trails. But, who cares? I wouldn't mind being lost in there forever! :DKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-17269360238317065332010-01-22T14:37:02.438-07:002010-01-22T14:37:02.438-07:00I love these. I especially love the contrast with ...I love these. I especially love the contrast with the icy masthead photo. Only the contrast does make me a little chilly.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-81629441757504064182010-01-22T12:55:05.164-07:002010-01-22T12:55:05.164-07:00Lovely flowers... gorgeous photos!! I hope you did...Lovely flowers... gorgeous photos!! I hope you did select the one you like for your desktop and were able to get out to your horse!! To be able to hug a horse of one's own! Utter joy it would be for me. I have horse envy! I should love to see that hug! ;>))Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-59713320210398400252010-01-22T12:40:30.069-07:002010-01-22T12:40:30.069-07:00Wow, these are just beautiful flowers. I'm ad...Wow, these are just beautiful flowers. I'm adding a link to my gardening blog www.bulbblog.com so that I can remember to check yours often. Thanks!Bridgethttp://www.bulbblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-73044399431623236862010-01-22T12:32:02.381-07:002010-01-22T12:32:02.381-07:00I don't know what they are either, but they ar...I don't know what they are either, but they are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing!Cheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-50600378635919214152010-01-22T11:30:17.355-07:002010-01-22T11:30:17.355-07:00Kate what beauties they are. Don't you sometim...Kate what beauties they are. Don't you sometimes envy those who live in the warmer temps and can have these all year around. LOL! At least you have your pictures to brighten a day and daydream of the tropics.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-15468064321489540322010-01-22T11:11:33.639-07:002010-01-22T11:11:33.639-07:00Going to that botanical garden is on my bucket lis...Going to that botanical garden is on my bucket list! We have had a trip planned for 'February after next', for several years, now....Maybe someday we will actually get there!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550494417488866070noreply@blogger.com