tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post1586581233732856940..comments2024-03-01T20:10:19.114-08:00Comments on ROCK ROSE: WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUTRock rose http://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-56913567080523256002014-07-25T11:19:57.679-07:002014-07-25T11:19:57.679-07:00I like how it looks like the fig vine is stranglin...I like how it looks like the fig vine is strangling her. Very "are you afraid of the dark."katinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658859113915782535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-62455112510158144772014-07-22T10:11:47.954-07:002014-07-22T10:11:47.954-07:00I remember living in Ca. No rain in the summer but...I remember living in Ca. No rain in the summer but at least it cooled off at night which really helps out the plants. It was 86 at 9am this morning. Triple digits this weeks.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-71370535925928291032014-07-22T10:10:22.820-07:002014-07-22T10:10:22.820-07:00Hot and humid it is. I can hardly stand to be outs...Hot and humid it is. I can hardly stand to be outside even early in the morning.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-36206593944259043072014-07-22T10:09:39.742-07:002014-07-22T10:09:39.742-07:00Yes, Alan, single storm. It was a rare summer trea...Yes, Alan, single storm. It was a rare summer treat and the garden just loved it.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-19112934267267014452014-07-22T10:08:57.960-07:002014-07-22T10:08:57.960-07:00The cactus flowers opened last night and joined us...The cactus flowers opened last night and joined us at breakfast this morning.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-37111574421039082102014-07-22T10:08:20.914-07:002014-07-22T10:08:20.914-07:00Wasn't it a treat. Now it is so muggy it remin...Wasn't it a treat. Now it is so muggy it reminds me of Asia. Hope you get some rain lilies soon.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-76026948840962470832014-07-22T10:07:35.559-07:002014-07-22T10:07:35.559-07:00When it rains in Texas it rains-and runs off mostl...When it rains in Texas it rains-and runs off mostly. The gentle rain that you get is much more preferable but we rarely get it.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-6060845704251173082014-07-22T10:06:52.190-07:002014-07-22T10:06:52.190-07:00It seems all those rain lilies need is rain. No ra...It seems all those rain lilies need is rain. No rain, no blooms. They will just hunker down and wait. It came.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-40154734718421292162014-07-22T10:05:45.622-07:002014-07-22T10:05:45.622-07:00We do have a few mosquitos over here, especially a...We do have a few mosquitos over here, especially after the rain. Normally we are mostly free because there is no grass around us and the dry cedar scrub is rather inhospitable. I do put dunks in the various tanks and drains.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-3126755867901092812014-07-22T05:14:06.996-07:002014-07-22T05:14:06.996-07:00Cactus flowers are the best. The juxtaposition of...Cactus flowers are the best. The juxtaposition of the delicate blooms against thick thorns is something I can't take my eyes off of. I think I get as excited over those as any others.<br /><br />We "only" got two inches but that is gracious plenty, not complaining here. Speaking of which - do you not have mosquito issues at your place or you simply refuse to complain about them?TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-82580146602548169112014-07-21T22:31:57.439-07:002014-07-21T22:31:57.439-07:00Glad for you...I'm hoping for 3" of rain ...Glad for you...I'm hoping for 3" of rain this year! I do enjoy seeing your place come alive, but from my dry heat blast, or rather, inside under the cooler. Rain lillies are a new favorite, seeing they can take it here and Abq - cannot wait to see them come alive...someday...maybe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-38203478857582413982014-07-21T22:17:07.396-07:002014-07-21T22:17:07.396-07:003" of rain, in the summer....that's just ...3" of rain, in the summer....that's just crazy. We won't see that in all of July, August and September combined. Glad your garden is enjoying the bounty.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-64455005288633192282014-07-21T18:24:29.764-07:002014-07-21T18:24:29.764-07:00The rain and cooler temps last week had me double ...The rain and cooler temps last week had me double checking the calendar. I haven't seen many rain lilies out this way yet. I know they're out there waiting, but maybe we didn't get enough rain to penetrate the soil. I'll keep a lookout for them over the next couple of days. Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-19893220566324647152014-07-21T11:04:17.814-07:002014-07-21T11:04:17.814-07:00Those rain lilies are a joyful sight. Three inche...Those rain lilies are a joyful sight. Three inches of rain in a week! That's almost as we've had this entire season. We did get a very brief (3-minute) spray a week ago and a few sprinkles on Saturday but nothing to jolt the garden or address our drought. Still, the monsoonal moisture has kept us unusually cool for July, which is wonderful in itself.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-41848599670514774982014-07-21T08:32:59.554-07:002014-07-21T08:32:59.554-07:00Wonderful rain just when we need it. I've bee...Wonderful rain just when we need it. I've been looking for rain lilies too, maybe soon. No sage blooms yet this summer either.<br /><br />It's been a good year in the garden but it's going to be hot and humid this week so I might stay in a bit more. We'll see.<br /><br />Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-10032239360615016692014-07-21T07:49:35.353-07:002014-07-21T07:49:35.353-07:00I love how a good rain soaking makes things explod...I love how a good rain soaking makes things explode!<br /><br />Was 3" from a single storm? I hope not! I feel like we could use some rain here too (in St. Louis), as the heat returns this week. Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-36761639046158434272014-07-21T06:22:10.843-07:002014-07-21T06:22:10.843-07:00Love the rain lilies. I'm not seeing any yet, ...Love the rain lilies. I'm not seeing any yet, maybe tomorrow? Love the cactus flowers, can't wait for more pics.Laurahttp://willsfamilyacres.comnoreply@blogger.com