tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post5353949108317849555..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: The Rose Garden for Bloom DayHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-29008655761450288392012-07-05T18:56:28.714-07:002012-07-05T18:56:28.714-07:00:) I think most gardeners can relate!:) I think most gardeners can relate!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-14381970132971201612012-07-01T19:58:18.854-07:002012-07-01T19:58:18.854-07:00Amen, and well said!Amen, and well said!Shyrlenehttp://thebunniesbuffet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-74792405383394328572012-06-24T06:38:53.070-07:002012-06-24T06:38:53.070-07:00Thanks, Wendy. I think gardens must be like any u...Thanks, Wendy. I think gardens must be like any unfinished project. It can sometimes look a mess before it all comes together!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-30399492553480574992012-06-23T20:30:24.950-07:002012-06-23T20:30:24.950-07:00That is too true about the meaning of excuses. Yo...That is too true about the meaning of excuses. Your roses are just gorgeous.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-84067620758426844382012-06-19T19:41:18.997-07:002012-06-19T19:41:18.997-07:00Masha - how sweet! My idea of a perfect garden is...Masha - how sweet! My idea of a perfect garden is weed-free! hahaha :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91955084313594938562012-06-19T17:22:15.732-07:002012-06-19T17:22:15.732-07:00I don't know what "perfect" means, i...I don't know what "perfect" means, if it is tidy and manicured and clipped, then I have no wish for a perfect garden. My idea of an ideal garden is lots of blooms and foliage, not too color coordinated or symmetrical. In fact, I think yours is pretty perfect :)Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59216526647646498032012-06-19T12:55:23.580-07:002012-06-19T12:55:23.580-07:00haha - I didn't know that when you clicked on ...haha - I didn't know that when you clicked on a photo it enlarged it! Thanks for the information! I am sorry that you didn't have your garden on tour. I know a lot of people would have enjoyed it. They were probably a little unorganized or busy - most volunteers seem to be juggling so much these days, and it's unfortunately that that gave you just enough time to get cold feet. I HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-49873178737513494722012-06-18T13:03:04.777-07:002012-06-18T13:03:04.777-07:00Hi HolleyGarden,
What a wonderful post! I was ple...Hi HolleyGarden,<br />What a wonderful post! I was pleased that when I clicked on a photo, it filled up my computer screen, and I was able to scroll through the other photos at the same size. Your place looks great to me, but I can totally identify with your sentiments. My flower beds are always works in progress, and I tell that to folks who come see it. Sometimes I think I want to take Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-18638473005824723382012-06-17T19:13:42.589-07:002012-06-17T19:13:42.589-07:00I think most gardeners have this affliction!I think most gardeners have this affliction!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-52548768136544593892012-06-17T19:13:22.961-07:002012-06-17T19:13:22.961-07:00I think we see with love, but a photo doesn't ...I think we see with love, but a photo doesn't show it that way. I think we can learn a lot from wide angle shots, though. I should take more, too.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-46146257351539157152012-06-17T19:12:02.395-07:002012-06-17T19:12:02.395-07:00haha - Yes, I owe an apology to several plants mys...haha - Yes, I owe an apology to several plants myself! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42974542740470004382012-06-17T19:11:32.265-07:002012-06-17T19:11:32.265-07:00I feel the same way, Ruth - when I show people my ...I feel the same way, Ruth - when I show people my garden, I'm certain they noticed all the flaws that I see! I think we need to realize they don't!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-77584316446829434342012-06-17T09:20:13.478-07:002012-06-17T09:20:13.478-07:00LOL, I find myself constantly apologizing for my g...LOL, I find myself constantly apologizing for my garden. Glad to know I'm not the only one suffering from this condition.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-41570730656590498862012-06-17T05:05:17.988-07:002012-06-17T05:05:17.988-07:00You have inspired me to start designing and photog...You have inspired me to start designing and photographing my garden from a wide angle so I can really see the design elements in the garden. It's amazing how different my garden looks from a picture than from what I see with my eyes.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47261953035941472552012-06-17T01:16:17.103-07:002012-06-17T01:16:17.103-07:00My excuses (or apologies) are more to the plants t...My excuses (or apologies) are more to the plants than to other people :<br />Sorry I let the bindweed strangle you.<br />Sorry I didn't plant you in the right place.<br />Sorry I couldn't be bothered to water you.b-a-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565084697297328338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-28293186297133599252012-06-16T22:14:30.640-07:002012-06-16T22:14:30.640-07:00That's such an insightful post! That's exa...That's such an insightful post! That's exactly how I feel about my garden, but you have put it into words so well! It's funny... your garden looks just perfect to me, and though you say it is unfinished I wouldn't have thought that. But when I show people through my garden I feel sure they are only noticing its flaws. I wouldn't want my garden to be ever completely finished - Ruth @ Camellia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129384344777788376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60775199312168435882012-06-16T15:58:49.182-07:002012-06-16T15:58:49.182-07:00Ah, the trees! Yes, our gardens are quite differe...Ah, the trees! Yes, our gardens are quite different. Although each area has its own special beauty. And yes, seeing the entire garden's long view does make one "get it" more than just a few close up shots!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42462170707754258792012-06-16T15:56:29.435-07:002012-06-16T15:56:29.435-07:00Not sure I'll ever know. I often wonder how t...Not sure I'll ever know. I often wonder how that will feel....HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44955348596037862952012-06-16T15:56:05.121-07:002012-06-16T15:56:05.121-07:00haha - yes, if weeds would disappear, I would be e...haha - yes, if weeds would disappear, I would be ecstatic!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-86106018880768157112012-06-16T10:27:31.525-07:002012-06-16T10:27:31.525-07:00If I had to choose - which I do to keep my day job...If I had to choose - which I do to keep my day job in tact - the overall view rather than closeups are the best. I like seeing the context of what you've used where, then I get it! People really are too critical and expecting all to be done...what is in life? Great thoughts here, as well as blooms...and seeing tall trees without much help is some needed relief on my end!!Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89592285574717252862012-06-16T10:03:21.564-07:002012-06-16T10:03:21.564-07:00Its the journey not the end that's the most re...Its the journey not the end that's the most rewarding...I think?greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-73832205425273920952012-06-16T08:34:08.257-07:002012-06-16T08:34:08.257-07:00Very true about how you want people to see the bea...Very true about how you want people to see the beauty that you have envisioned! Though I would probably be perfectly happy if people could just see the garden without it's jungle of weeds :) Ah, well.. after the kids are older! (The kids are one of my favorite excuses!)Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7032580384888834332012-06-16T04:59:46.438-07:002012-06-16T04:59:46.438-07:00I love to see long views, too. It really does giv...I love to see long views, too. It really does give a different perspective, and I like seeing how others mix different plantings.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43574295775920540732012-06-16T04:59:01.921-07:002012-06-16T04:59:01.921-07:00Yes, I have changed my plans in this garden over a...Yes, I have changed my plans in this garden over and over in my mind, but only a few times during planting! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-77290103399022231142012-06-16T04:58:07.699-07:002012-06-16T04:58:07.699-07:00Yes, I think sometimes we are our own worst critic...Yes, I think sometimes we are our own worst critic. I guess because what we imagine is perfect, and nature is never perfect!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com