tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post4155290518005054884..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Delivery!HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91979747834104538032012-05-12T14:28:11.275-07:002012-05-12T14:28:11.275-07:00I hope you get the rose garden of your dreams!I hope you get the rose garden of your dreams!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-19911265135282187412012-04-29T12:50:42.765-07:002012-04-29T12:50:42.765-07:00Wow! wonderful roses! I just can't wait for my...Wow! wonderful roses! I just can't wait for my garden to flourish and brag to all my friends with it!Rosehttp://www.platedgoldroses.com/forever_roses.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7716595814535769742012-04-11T07:39:57.107-07:002012-04-11T07:39:57.107-07:00I bet he loved delivering packages to your house! ...I bet he loved delivering packages to your house! How fun to meet a fellow gardener!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67102857725559959142012-04-11T07:39:10.228-07:002012-04-11T07:39:10.228-07:00No problem, Carolyn. I completely understand! I ...No problem, Carolyn. I completely understand! I know we are all busy - it's amazing to me that we have the time to blog! And you have a nursery to run!!! I'm glad you were complimented.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-26166405186639999832012-04-10T18:45:44.429-07:002012-04-10T18:45:44.429-07:00So nice that you got compliments and got to talk r...So nice that you got compliments and got to talk roses! My favorite UPS man was a "plant nut" who I think had memorized the catalogue of Plant Delights. lol He was fun to talk to.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-37329395352722178692012-04-10T17:12:24.121-07:002012-04-10T17:12:24.121-07:00Holley, I am sorry that I am so delinquent in than...Holley, I am sorry that I am so delinquent in thanking you for the Sunshine Award. It is a great compliment to my blog. I am so overwhelmed with work at my nursery that I haven't been able to read blogs much less comment etc. However, I didn't want you to think I was ungrateful. CarolynCarolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55981402655855154232012-04-09T19:49:51.527-07:002012-04-09T19:49:51.527-07:00I think it surprised me a bit because like you say...I think it surprised me a bit because like you say, I do it for me, and never really thought about someone else admiring it. It was nice, though, to know that my efforts were being appreciated in some way. Thanks for your sweet words.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-64682638354967455532012-04-09T13:15:45.668-07:002012-04-09T13:15:45.668-07:00I can't wait to see the cimicifuga growing up,...I can't wait to see the cimicifuga growing up, and then blooming! It's very little right now, but I can already imagine that one corner filled with its beauty. So glad you suggested it.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-23164253788800130662012-04-09T13:14:36.766-07:002012-04-09T13:14:36.766-07:00I love receiving my plants by delivery...so exciti...I love receiving my plants by delivery...so exciting! And I enjoy talking to others about my garden. I am always touched when others compliment my garden. I really do it for me, so when others enjoy it as well, I feel honored. And I feel honored that you have nominated me for the Sunshine Award. Thank you, Holley. I, too, have such a hard time narrowing my list. You work so hard on your blog and The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-24752081104019828802012-04-09T13:13:13.583-07:002012-04-09T13:13:13.583-07:00It was a double thrill -compliments and plants, to...It was a double thrill -compliments and plants, too! The day just couldn't have gotten any better!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35058724447928950442012-04-09T13:12:26.558-07:002012-04-09T13:12:26.558-07:00I never expect to see people when I'm gardenin...I never expect to see people when I'm gardening, either. And I was very thrilled that he thought me worthy of asking for advice!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1403939042555534202012-04-09T13:11:26.596-07:002012-04-09T13:11:26.596-07:00haha - I felt a little uncomfortable, but he was v...haha - I felt a little uncomfortable, but he was very professional. I do have an old windbreaker I sometimes throw on, but it was a hot day, so I didn't even do that. He only had eyes for my roses!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-22289934037492698822012-04-09T13:07:47.077-07:002012-04-09T13:07:47.077-07:00Happy Easter! Yes, I do so look forward to the pl...Happy Easter! Yes, I do so look forward to the plant boxes being delivered. I check the tracking quite often! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-30323271334805090682012-04-09T13:06:47.113-07:002012-04-09T13:06:47.113-07:00Thanks for the compliment on the photos. I've...Thanks for the compliment on the photos. I've broken my camera, and am getting to use my husband's. His is much more fun than my little cheap one was!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44898046270873049832012-04-09T13:05:38.893-07:002012-04-09T13:05:38.893-07:00I'm so glad to hear that the hummingbirds like...I'm so glad to hear that the hummingbirds like this plant. I need to plant more for my hummers. They bring such joy to me.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67300625150856642392012-04-09T13:04:57.309-07:002012-04-09T13:04:57.309-07:00It was a complete surprise to me! I've never ...It was a complete surprise to me! I've never had even women drivers so much as glance at my gardens! Which never bothers me - if I drove by some place that had tons of say - boats out, I wouldn't look at those either as that's not what I'm interested in. I guess I just never think about the delivery people being interested in gardening!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59939881642619572452012-04-09T13:02:11.987-07:002012-04-09T13:02:11.987-07:00By definition, gardening clothes must look awful. ...By definition, gardening clothes must look awful. After all, if they didn't, they wouldn't be gardening clothes!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47072855067543244572012-04-09T13:01:26.926-07:002012-04-09T13:01:26.926-07:00Even though you don't have privacy, your garde...Even though you don't have privacy, your garden must cheer up so many people - most you will probably never realize. What a wonderful thing to give to your neighborhood.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78674777063823437082012-04-09T13:00:03.179-07:002012-04-09T13:00:03.179-07:00Have fun with your new plants! haha - I think jea...Have fun with your new plants! haha - I think jeans are only comfortable after they get holes in them! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-30354051831345250292012-04-09T11:15:10.620-07:002012-04-09T11:15:10.620-07:00Holley, FedEx guys are always on such a tight time...Holley, FedEx guys are always on such a tight time schedule that they usually just fling the package at the doorstep and run! He REALLY wanted to talk to you about your roses!! What a great compliment. I squealed a little bit when you said you'd gotten the cimicifuga--I hope it creates the look that you wanted inside the boxwood...boxes.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-41491970273396073802012-04-08T19:09:21.664-07:002012-04-08T19:09:21.664-07:00How exciting, a package of plants and garden compl...How exciting, a package of plants and garden complements from a stranger! And of course it would happen when you are wearing the not-so-appropriate gardening clothes - I just had to laugh! <br />Congratulations on the sunshine award - it is well deserved. I am honored that you like my blog enough to pass it on to me!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120631846270350947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-17444295431794453812012-04-08T16:25:06.835-07:002012-04-08T16:25:06.835-07:00"shorts a little too tight and shirt a little..."shorts a little too tight and shirt a little too low" I'm laughing myself silly over this description as I could be accused of just the same on many occasions. I never expect to see people when I'm working in the yard. How wonderful though that someone was so inspired by your garden that they came to chat about creating their own. The ultimate compliment I think.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-66983834285154095382012-04-08T08:30:21.688-07:002012-04-08T08:30:21.688-07:00And? I really wanted to hear about the guy's ...And? I really wanted to hear about the guy's reaction to your clothes, Holley. Did his eyes drift as you were chatting? Did you keep tugging down your top? Or did you just throw on an old gardening kaftan? DaveDavid Marsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194429506546837258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55408455737032651602012-04-08T07:13:52.456-07:002012-04-08T07:13:52.456-07:00Doesn't it feel like Christmas when that truck...Doesn't it feel like Christmas when that truck arrives? Beautiful post. Happy Easter to you and your family!The Redneck Rosarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902924388734499150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-13986623171529720112012-04-08T06:19:25.341-07:002012-04-08T06:19:25.341-07:00Congratulations Holley - on your new plants and yo...Congratulations Holley - on your new plants and your award! Your story cracked me up. And those gratuitous rose photos you tossed in are stunning too.spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.com