tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post479617259376533374..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: FLING 2013 - The Organic Mechanics Gardenscottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-56410339429296692432013-08-11T03:42:52.265-07:002013-08-11T03:42:52.265-07:00You all needed someone with zone 9/10 gardening ex...You all needed someone with zone 9/10 gardening experience to set you straight about that Oxalis! This one is not weedy, in fact it does not self-sow at all here in California. This is one form of Oxalis spiralis volcanicola, and comes from Costa Rica, and has selected forms such as Burgundy and a sweet chartreuse form that is a personal favorite. The weedy one so many of those on this Fling trip seem to think this is, is the South African Oxalis pes-capre, and beyond also having yellow flowers, doesn't look or grow like this one in the least, not even observing that Oxalis pes-capre is summer deciduous and completely absent this time of year.<br />David in BerkeleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-14659899201965178972013-08-06T22:22:55.652-07:002013-08-06T22:22:55.652-07:00The blog was absolutely fantastic! Lot of great in...The blog was absolutely fantastic! Lot of great information which can be helpful in some or the other way. Keep updating the blog,<br />looking forward for more contents...Great job, keep it up.<br /><a href="https://itechnepal.com/shoutcast+hosting.php/" rel="nofollow">stream host</a>.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348726815145019986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-25808365005510264422013-07-26T17:20:05.265-07:002013-07-26T17:20:05.265-07:00Thanks so much, Les...I hope they don't disapp...Thanks so much, Les...I hope they don't disappoint :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-4631181500939306592013-07-26T17:19:44.873-07:002013-07-26T17:19:44.873-07:00I totally agree...the space was what made it truly...I totally agree...the space was what made it truly special...that it was so unexpected!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-50143317483012955982013-07-26T17:19:15.377-07:002013-07-26T17:19:15.377-07:00I totally agree, Pam...and we wish you'd been ...I totally agree, Pam...and we wish you'd been there too! Maybe you'll make it to the Portland Fling next year...hint, hint ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-61553994058116075712013-07-26T17:18:25.718-07:002013-07-26T17:18:25.718-07:00It really was a garden that invited closer investi...It really was a garden that invited closer investigation...I know I missed a lot, especially having seen other blogger's post on it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-24491903819405822522013-07-26T17:17:41.126-07:002013-07-26T17:17:41.126-07:00Yes...I hope you can make it to the Portland Fling...Yes...I hope you can make it to the Portland Fling, Carolyn! That's so funny, that's exactly where mine come from too...nursery pots!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-57462131862231522382013-07-26T17:16:55.397-07:002013-07-26T17:16:55.397-07:00Isn't it amazing how one person's weed is ...Isn't it amazing how one person's weed is another one's coveted treasure! If you ever find a spot where it thrives, I'll hook you up with a never-ending supply ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-53463863807067286862013-07-26T17:16:07.211-07:002013-07-26T17:16:07.211-07:00Me too...isn't it fabulous...and so much work!...Me too...isn't it fabulous...and so much work!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-88976872004663768362013-07-26T17:00:01.917-07:002013-07-26T17:00:01.917-07:00It was a fabulous experience...I do hope you'l...It was a fabulous experience...I do hope you'll be able to "fling" next year here in Portland!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-19328756726892018032013-07-26T16:59:38.768-07:002013-07-26T16:59:38.768-07:00While I like tree ferns (who doesn't!) I don&#...While I like tree ferns (who doesn't!) I don't know how I'd feel about being warmer...I'm kind of a wimp!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-752490426113988632013-07-26T16:58:59.323-07:002013-07-26T16:58:59.323-07:00It's so true, Ricki...sometimes it's the f...It's so true, Ricki...sometimes it's the fact that it flies in the face of what you expect that makes such a garden so delightful...but I bet yours was also beautiful :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-45939422550845205752013-07-26T16:58:20.276-07:002013-07-26T16:58:20.276-07:00Absolutely, it was a great use of the space and ma...Absolutely, it was a great use of the space and materials...I wish I was that imaginative!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-19268707774126840492013-07-26T16:57:52.361-07:002013-07-26T16:57:52.361-07:00Absolutely, Lisa...I hope you can join me for the ...Absolutely, Lisa...I hope you can join me for the rest of the gardens...I'll be posting on at least one each week!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60212324595974765802013-07-26T16:57:29.088-07:002013-07-26T16:57:29.088-07:00That's so very true of some gardens, Christina...That's so very true of some gardens, Christina...it's the ambiance and atmosphere that really can make an impact. I hope you'll be able to come to Portland for our Fling next year :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-52736129901342940992013-07-26T16:56:01.407-07:002013-07-26T16:56:01.407-07:00Exactly, it's more about atmosphere and enclos...Exactly, it's more about atmosphere and enclosure...separation from the hustle and bustle...almost like a modern cloister.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-10345233086168822352013-07-26T16:55:31.138-07:002013-07-26T16:55:31.138-07:00I liked all the planted up pipes as well...it real...I liked all the planted up pipes as well...it really fit with the urban, industrial nature of the garden. You enjoy your Oxalis! You know what they say, a weed is just a plant in the wrong place...so if you like it, go for it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-64246390611846576412013-07-26T16:54:30.267-07:002013-07-26T16:54:30.267-07:00I think we were on the other bus, Loree...so our v...I think we were on the other bus, Loree...so our visit was a little later in the day (hence brighter light). It was pretty crowded, I was just stubbornly patient and waited for people to move before I took a picture ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-2218992709213675962013-07-26T16:53:43.091-07:002013-07-26T16:53:43.091-07:00Hahaha, I think we all had that same thought, Ruth...Hahaha, I think we all had that same thought, Ruth...it was so pretty in that situation...but it's hard to let it go crazy in our own gardens.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-77016011162035971212013-07-26T16:53:08.146-07:002013-07-26T16:53:08.146-07:00It absolutely was shady there...and quite refreshi...It absolutely was shady there...and quite refreshing after being in the hot sun! I could well imagine lounging in that garden for a lazy afternoon :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-40343810939614416992013-07-26T16:52:30.640-07:002013-07-26T16:52:30.640-07:00Hahaha...I'm glad a few people got that refere...Hahaha...I'm glad a few people got that reference...I was afraid it was too esoteric :-) It was a really hard garden to photograph...well, they were all tricky with the bright sun...but this one, especially so, with the harsh contrast of dep shade and bright sun.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-34891774620928389252013-07-26T16:51:40.696-07:002013-07-26T16:51:40.696-07:00Hahahahaha...I bet that's why, Alison...I reme...Hahahahaha...I bet that's why, Alison...I remember all of us kind of whispering about it at one of the other gardens!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-23146594824431769522013-07-26T16:51:08.740-07:002013-07-26T16:51:08.740-07:00It's so true, Hannah...it sort of matched my o...It's so true, Hannah...it sort of matched my own idea of what a San Francisco garden would be too. I actually like some Oxalis...maybe I've been too short-sighted about those...maybe ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-74794734985123360372013-07-26T16:49:56.496-07:002013-07-26T16:49:56.496-07:00Oh drat, Alan & Christina...I wish I had thoug...Oh drat, Alan & Christina...I wish I had thought to ask...a few people DID actually go upstairs and get shots...I bet it's an amazing view!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-63620355151514618892013-07-26T16:49:18.017-07:002013-07-26T16:49:18.017-07:00It was a wonderful use of the space, Deanne :-)It was a wonderful use of the space, Deanne :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com