tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post6252745124227993698..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Got Cactus?Shirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-45855669991399431162012-01-27T12:39:49.827-06:002012-01-27T12:39:49.827-06:00It is definitely enjoyable to visit with Jean and ...It is definitely enjoyable to visit with Jean and always fell we come away with a nice selection of plants.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-54638574297957807172012-01-27T10:34:46.654-06:002012-01-27T10:34:46.654-06:00There is always something immensely endearing abou...There is always something immensely endearing about someone with a true mania for plant collecting, isn't there! Of course, even better is when they are generous with their "gifting" as well! LOVE the Cinnamon Bunny Ears...super cute!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-90552030631776211692012-01-26T10:43:44.444-06:002012-01-26T10:43:44.444-06:00The cinnamon bunny ears has certainly been a hit. ...The cinnamon bunny ears has certainly been a hit. I really look forward to placing it in the garden.<br /><br />Jean and his garden are fun to visit and that's what I tried to capture.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-47713805305974266102012-01-25T01:03:39.569-06:002012-01-25T01:03:39.569-06:00The cinnamon bunny ears Opuntia is so cute! I woul...The cinnamon bunny ears Opuntia is so cute! I would love to visit Jean and his collection one day. He looks so enthused in each picture, with his arms outspread as if to embrace his spiny babies.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-42256050962425073062012-01-24T22:20:41.079-06:002012-01-24T22:20:41.079-06:00It's fun finding the real San Antonio and I...It's fun finding the real San Antonio and I'm getting tips on more places and people to visit. Interesting you should mention it, there is a madrone grower out in Kerrville on my list too. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for the additional info on the Christmas Cholla, especially the Spanish name. I saw one in the wild today too which was fun. Yeya's is the place and they do have some plants. Maybe I'll go back for more "research".Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-79130718754875402582012-01-24T18:21:57.702-06:002012-01-24T18:21:57.702-06:00I must pass this on to the cactus nuts I know out ...I must pass this on to the cactus nuts I know out here! (they'll probably say, "been there...") Looks like a fun visit, and probably as interesting as any oak or madrone grower. Definitely more passionate than those who pump out crepe myrtles or bradford pears.<br /><br />The variety of plants is amazing. I love Cylindropuntia leptocaulis...Christmas Cholla. The Spanish name is even better...Tasajillo! And it reminds me of what the salvage place (Veyas?) you visited would be, if they sold plants!Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-9833990054977916452012-01-23T21:39:42.037-06:002012-01-23T21:39:42.037-06:00Good idea Patty. I need to get the swap set up go...Good idea Patty. I need to get the swap set up going. I'll post it here too.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-21378880355368037432012-01-23T21:30:46.247-06:002012-01-23T21:30:46.247-06:00You're welcome David. I have to thank "D...You're welcome David. I have to thank "Danger Garden" (see her comment above) for changing the way I see my own city.<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful comments since this blog is so new and feedback is very helpful. I've seen Blotanical so I'll check it out.<br /><br />Don't want to talk about another drought. There are predictions of it, but so far this year has been better. I was in Houston over the holidays and somehow the damage seems worse because there is usually a lot more rain over there.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-79377339555930581332012-01-23T21:21:21.265-06:002012-01-23T21:21:21.265-06:00Two years of drought and reading Texas gardening b...Two years of drought and reading Texas gardening blogs featuring succulents as part of a good garden plan have changed my view of these plants. I've always enjoyed meeting people who are passionate about what they do and Jean certainly fits that.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-87925727388039562982012-01-23T21:11:42.989-06:002012-01-23T21:11:42.989-06:00Did you invite him to the plant swap ? He and Jo...Did you invite him to the plant swap ? He and Joey would have LOTS to talk about !!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980646848805011625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-47273950896857152662012-01-23T20:25:36.607-06:002012-01-23T20:25:36.607-06:00Thanks for the terrific post. I think he has a fun...Thanks for the terrific post. I think he has a fun yard and a great collection. Looks like the DEER will be a bit upset with your purchases. LOL<br />I'll bet business is booming due to two summers of drought.<br />He'll probably sell out if we get a...God Forbid...third summer of drought.<br /><br />Saying his yard is drought tolerant is an understatement. LOL<br /><br />Have you thought about joining Blotanical? You'd enjoy the gardeners and their blogs over there. Just a thought since you have such an interesting garden blog.<br />Happy Growing! <br />David/ Tropical Texana/ Houston :0)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-34726050104502543752012-01-23T19:59:06.855-06:002012-01-23T19:59:06.855-06:00Love the cinnamon bunny ears! I admire someone th...Love the cinnamon bunny ears! I admire someone that can specialize in one type of plant. I don't grow many cacti or agave, but if I were there, I would have purchased several. How fun that must have been!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-51953311193620976222012-01-23T16:50:17.476-06:002012-01-23T16:50:17.476-06:00That makes it fun. Definitely worth contacting him...That makes it fun. Definitely worth contacting him if you are building a collection of succulents.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-12906392668808483412012-01-23T16:47:46.294-06:002012-01-23T16:47:46.294-06:00Yes, I'm always alert when walking among so ma...Yes, I'm always alert when walking among so many spiky plants.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68475460314695210532012-01-23T16:44:37.819-06:002012-01-23T16:44:37.819-06:00We've still got the worst of it ahead of us. ...We've still got the worst of it ahead of us. We usually have a hard freeze in early February, then warm up for good. It's quite warm now, but if it does freeze we'll stick them in the garage for a few days.<br /><br />It was fun and I can't wait to get them going.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-67324652907316268942012-01-23T16:41:16.062-06:002012-01-23T16:41:16.062-06:00That is the cutest name and I thought the Cinnamon...That is the cutest name and I thought the Cinnamon Bunny Ears looked like one you recently acquired. I already have the lighter one so it was a nice addition.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-28901538935055281592012-01-23T16:38:31.901-06:002012-01-23T16:38:31.901-06:00I looked it up and the full name is A. Lophantha &...I looked it up and the full name is A. Lophantha 'Splendida' so it is the same plant. I've plenty of space to cover and so it can spread for quite a while.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-90160515712172262952012-01-23T13:25:07.719-06:002012-01-23T13:25:07.719-06:00One would need to be careful bending over in his g...One would need to be careful bending over in his garden...Tinahttp://mygardenersays.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-32803840601998522302012-01-23T12:53:49.603-06:002012-01-23T12:53:49.603-06:00I love it!!! All of it! This is my favorite time...I love it!!! All of it! This is my favorite time of year. Taking clippings when the fear of frost is done and creating my cacti gardens. Looks you made a good haul.:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-82713344933393171582012-01-23T11:35:02.329-06:002012-01-23T11:35:02.329-06:00You got a good haul there.
That A. splendida looks...You got a good haul there.<br />That A. splendida looks like some I have. I was thinking they were A. lophantha. But, maybe I'm wrong. They do pup very well....maybe, too well for some people. Got most of mine from my neighbor, when she had hers cleaned out.<br />I've never seen the Cinnamon Bunny Ears, or that optunia groundcover.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-90050775935288055092012-01-23T10:05:26.444-06:002012-01-23T10:05:26.444-06:00Wow, go Jean! What an amazing collection. I see qu...Wow, go Jean! What an amazing collection. I see quite a few things I would love to scoop up (carefully of course). And I think he has a definite collector base here in bike-friendly Portland should he decide to start producing those bike wheel chairs!<br /><br />I'm so glad (jealous) you got that A. splendida, and those Cinnamon Bunny Ears too! (I just bought one these at Cistus, although I didn't know it's fabulous nickname which is what I'll now be calling it)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-36503300665645229152012-01-23T09:54:37.955-06:002012-01-23T09:54:37.955-06:00So cool!! I've lived in SA all my life and hav...So cool!! I've lived in SA all my life and have never heard of him. He has got a great selection there.Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33067024476709486102012-01-23T09:34:52.175-06:002012-01-23T09:34:52.175-06:00Yes, it is amazing. He does leave a path across t...Yes, it is amazing. He does leave a path across the front for the mailman and keeps it trimmed back.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55741067649905152412012-01-23T08:49:36.613-06:002012-01-23T08:49:36.613-06:00Wow, that's a lot of cacti. I bet he doesn'...Wow, that's a lot of cacti. I bet he doesn't get anyone taking a short cut through his garden. I like the colour of the Bunny Ears one that you bought.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.com