tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post7453571457065647107..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: State of the Agaves ReportShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-86215137507786894642013-08-17T10:02:46.902-05:002013-08-17T10:02:46.902-05:00I think an agave is enough ornamental plant for yo...I think an agave is enough ornamental plant for your garden, Shirley. I love them in Botanic gardens or as indoors plants in our climate! I surprised how quickly it grows, I always thought these plants, succulents grow very slowly.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-36726495197925002452013-08-15T09:14:33.778-05:002013-08-15T09:14:33.778-05:00Looking good - can't wait until I can post som...Looking good - can't wait until I can post some more images of your Agave ovatifolia!David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-67400383787337965332013-08-14T04:27:29.926-05:002013-08-14T04:27:29.926-05:00Great post, Shirley. Agave are so sculptural in th...Great post, Shirley. Agave are so sculptural in their effect, they act as more than plants but rather they act as large garden ornaments. This is evidenced in your final imagine. Can't imagine what it will look like in another two years, my friend.Patrickhttp://www.patricksgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-23578075961510063352013-08-14T01:38:42.273-05:002013-08-14T01:38:42.273-05:00Your little Whale is growing fast, stretching its ...Your little Whale is growing fast, stretching its flukes! Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-10903688545504081252013-08-13T20:30:23.265-05:002013-08-13T20:30:23.265-05:00Maybe I should do a moss and fern report so you ca...Maybe I should do a moss and fern report so you can see what fails around here. There are drought tolerant native ferns and lichen on the trees which is the closest we get to what you have there.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-12805216717998717692013-08-13T20:28:38.651-05:002013-08-13T20:28:38.651-05:00Even though they are quite drought tolerant they w...Even though they are quite drought tolerant they will die without an occasional watering during drought.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-72124506548865028332013-08-13T20:27:03.094-05:002013-08-13T20:27:03.094-05:00It is looking good, thanks to Pam for the recommen...It is looking good, thanks to Pam for the recommendation!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-21651413279315827142013-08-13T20:26:09.241-05:002013-08-13T20:26:09.241-05:00That's amazing hardiness, many agaves are from...That's amazing hardiness, many agaves are from mountainous regions so it makes sense that some would be exceptionally hardy.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-32498543332413411452013-08-13T20:25:09.479-05:002013-08-13T20:25:09.479-05:00There isn't much to it because they are easy t...There isn't much to it because they are easy to grow here. Always fun to see how things are doing in your part of the world.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-65198946608259823742013-08-13T19:26:00.056-05:002013-08-13T19:26:00.056-05:00They wouldn't be a necessary addition to the g...They wouldn't be a necessary addition to the garden in Chicago but that's what makes traveling through blogs fun.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-10786263467218252282013-08-13T19:24:56.819-05:002013-08-13T19:24:56.819-05:00I put stakes and all types of contraptions around ...I put stakes and all types of contraptions around during antler season. There's always a plant I didn't think about that gets hit though.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-60993261735635356592013-08-13T14:01:48.752-05:002013-08-13T14:01:48.752-05:00The 'progress report' format is a wonderfu...The 'progress report' format is a wonderful way to frame a post. Of course you are bringing out the green-eyed monster lurking in the hearts of PNWesterners who are more likely to have this kind of success with moss and ferns.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-29495292573625548572013-08-13T13:40:31.308-05:002013-08-13T13:40:31.308-05:00Great to be reminded to water the yucca, agave and...Great to be reminded to water the yucca, agave and even cacti. As someone mentioned above, I`m always a bit jealous of your stuff. Thanks for sharing, as always.stienerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185632332009295517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-49106777493554014132013-08-13T03:31:51.252-05:002013-08-13T03:31:51.252-05:00Wow that Agave ovatifolia, what a beauty!Wow that Agave ovatifolia, what a beauty!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56433846857965935372013-08-12T21:27:12.041-05:002013-08-12T21:27:12.041-05:00I've only recently become interested in Agaves...I've only recently become interested in Agaves because I didn't think we could grow them here. But then I learned more about them at www.coldhardycactus.com, and I now have an Agave utahensis. It's supposed to be hardy to -20F! I really enjoyed your "before and after" shots--that always amazes me. Your Agaves look fantastic!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-3509194773937673042013-08-12T20:56:20.619-05:002013-08-12T20:56:20.619-05:00You must be doing everything right as your agaves ...You must be doing everything right as your agaves are all looking gorgeous! Love this state of the agaves post and may "become inspired" myself one of these days to do the same.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-88078906700380000242013-08-12T15:53:03.092-05:002013-08-12T15:53:03.092-05:00I am not an agave person, but I can appreciate you...I am not an agave person, but I can appreciate yours. They are looking very solid, and I like the blue-grey foliage.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-82218351322356841912013-08-12T13:39:08.566-05:002013-08-12T13:39:08.566-05:00Your agaves have really grown.
Love the look of th...Your agaves have really grown.<br />Love the look of the Whale's Tongue. <br /><br />I have lots of a. lophantha. And, one unknown agave, that I rescued when our neighbor cleaned out her front bed. It was in sad shape from the deer. But, it looks good now. We'll be putting it in a 'cage' this fall, when the bucks like to rub off that velvet.<br /><br />The deer can really do a job on agaves and yucca. But, they're two plants that can withstand this heat. So, I'll keep on trying to have them.<br /><br /><br /><br />Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-32787266074209072572013-08-12T12:42:19.288-05:002013-08-12T12:42:19.288-05:00Please do post it and let Loree know so she can fo...Please do post it and let Loree know so she can follow yours too.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44490379447561477362013-08-12T12:41:15.654-05:002013-08-12T12:41:15.654-05:00Structure and balance is especially nice when you ...Structure and balance is especially nice when you don't have to spend a lot of time on the plant to produce it.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-12467037426486278292013-08-12T12:40:33.451-05:002013-08-12T12:40:33.451-05:00I'm glad you enjoyed the update. I usually on...I'm glad you enjoyed the update. I usually only post that angle when doing a full review since it's been somewhat static for a year or so. That will change this fall when we rework it.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-31684921327452063432013-08-12T12:38:44.952-05:002013-08-12T12:38:44.952-05:00That is crazy compared to other areas isn't it...That is crazy compared to other areas isn't it. We need to shade them sometimes so they don't get too much of a good thing.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-54132827225725477072013-08-12T12:37:09.198-05:002013-08-12T12:37:09.198-05:00Agaves do benefit from a bit of water during dry w...Agaves do benefit from a bit of water during dry weather. It's a balancing act because you can end up with a "floppy agave".Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-38928904349826210322013-08-12T11:20:40.900-05:002013-08-12T11:20:40.900-05:00Lots of wonderful growth you have there! I was ju...Lots of wonderful growth you have there! I was just thinking when I was weeding friday how quickly my blue agave has grown in just 2 years - maybe I'll post too. It sure has been great weather for agave growth the last 2 years here for sure. Stay cool!Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-80946807079733715902013-08-12T10:49:32.169-05:002013-08-12T10:49:32.169-05:00There is nothing better than an agave in the garde...There is nothing better than an agave in the garden to add structure and balance!!! Love!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.com