tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post837380380660448200..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Evolution: From Dream to RealityHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-15942154754172331462012-06-04T15:20:25.466-07:002012-06-04T15:20:25.466-07:00The key word is: someday. I am making very slow p...The key word is: someday. I am making very slow progress. But someday I think it will be beautiful. At least, I hope so!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78757790457004457462012-05-25T10:16:39.826-07:002012-05-25T10:16:39.826-07:00Had to check out your caternary - because I didn&#...Had to check out your caternary - because I didn't even know what that was! It is going to be mind-blowingly awesome someday. Can't wait for you to share pictures with us!spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57075015958449046582011-11-11T05:30:48.306-08:002011-11-11T05:30:48.306-08:00Houston Garden Girl - I don't know if it's...Houston Garden Girl - I don't know if it's amazing now, but hopefully it will be when it's completed. Not sure when that will be.....HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60640462028463560522011-11-10T20:43:10.381-08:002011-11-10T20:43:10.381-08:00OMG!!! That is freakin' amazing. You are my he...OMG!!! That is freakin' amazing. You are my hero!Houston Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294237426728774405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-84196265940021068562011-10-27T18:10:48.205-07:002011-10-27T18:10:48.205-07:00GardeningBlog - :) That makes me happy that you c...GardeningBlog - :) That makes me happy that you can see my vision!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43637682107562829892011-10-27T16:04:19.728-07:002011-10-27T16:04:19.728-07:00I see the Dream!!! Cant wait to see it covered in ...I see the Dream!!! Cant wait to see it covered in roses!!TheGardeningBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916093517950071618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-75507319357213244022011-10-24T13:30:02.347-07:002011-10-24T13:30:02.347-07:00Stacy - Thanks for the encouraging words. Structu...Stacy - Thanks for the encouraging words. Structure and softness - love the way you put that. I agree, structure and softness is a winning combination!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-22467861512241306272011-10-24T11:33:25.815-07:002011-10-24T11:33:25.815-07:00Good heavens, Holley. I leave the blogosphere for...Good heavens, Holley. I leave the blogosphere for a week's vacation, and all this excitement happens! Your idea really sounds <i>fabulous</i>. The caternary (what a great word) sounds beautiful all by itself, but also as a way to accomplish all the things you need in that area, right down to leaving room for the tractor. I've seen photos of roses growing this way in a French garden, Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89406531034614781012011-10-22T06:47:01.607-07:002011-10-22T06:47:01.607-07:00Les - How wonderful to have seen roses growing thi...Les - How wonderful to have seen roses growing this way. I've only seen pictures, but hope I can pull it off. Thanks for the encouragement.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-28506042045447188482011-10-22T03:51:58.952-07:002011-10-22T03:51:58.952-07:00I first saw this idea in England while we were on ...I first saw this idea in England while we were on a garden tour, and I thought it was the coolest way to grow roses. I know yours is should look great.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78494010744327182102011-10-21T07:06:35.332-07:002011-10-21T07:06:35.332-07:00Corner Gardener Sue - I am anxious to see it finis...Corner Gardener Sue - I am anxious to see it finished, too. I hope it works out like in my mind's eye.<br /><br />Jennifer - It was exciting to finally get it started. I've been dreaming of this area for some time.<br /><br />Seedscatterer - hahahaha! So true!<br /><br />Erin - I can hardly wait myself! Although, I know it will take a few years for the roses to grow that large.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-85161090413361444892011-10-20T20:36:37.156-07:002011-10-20T20:36:37.156-07:00What a great start!! I can't wait to watch the...What a great start!! I can't wait to watch the progress. I absolutely love the idea of the roses growing along the chains.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14896581919069560074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78891057787503778202011-10-20T19:45:25.475-07:002011-10-20T19:45:25.475-07:00Every grand scheme starts with 'first dig a ho...Every grand scheme starts with 'first dig a hole' or two or several.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-32452795541197676812011-10-20T19:29:34.165-07:002011-10-20T19:29:34.165-07:00Jennifer@threedogsinagarden
It is rewarding when a...Jennifer@threedogsinagarden<br />It is rewarding when a dream or vision becomes a reality, isn't it? Like Marguerite I think it is neat that a blogpost was the germ of an idea.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-20722149557375781352011-10-20T18:10:24.145-07:002011-10-20T18:10:24.145-07:00Wow, what a big project! I look forward to seeing...Wow, what a big project! I look forward to seeing what it looks like with roses climbing the poles. I am not good at visualizing things, but it looks impressive as is.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-49078603997423022392011-10-20T18:04:32.226-07:002011-10-20T18:04:32.226-07:00Curbstone Valley - I'm so glad you can 'se...Curbstone Valley - I'm so glad you can 'see' it! I am going to be very busy - for a long time!<br /><br />Marguertie - Isn't it wonderful how we bloggers motivate and inspire each other?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5203938790835600302011-10-20T17:26:26.934-07:002011-10-20T17:26:26.934-07:00Great to see the process behind creating your new ...Great to see the process behind creating your new garden space. I like how a blog post sparked an idea for you.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42198724561732706112011-10-20T12:30:16.041-07:002011-10-20T12:30:16.041-07:00Oooh, I think I can see it in my mind's eye. ...Oooh, I think I can see it in my mind's eye. I can't wait to see the finished result though. You're going to be busy in spring with rose and flower planting I can see!Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63257688376103434652011-10-20T06:16:03.935-07:002011-10-20T06:16:03.935-07:00Courtyard Gardener - The ones in Hyde Park are ver...Courtyard Gardener - The ones in Hyde Park are very nice. I can only hope mine will look half as good!<br /><br />Masha - Thanks. It helps to have a perfectionist husband!<br /><br />PlantPostings - I think it will be fun to see it evolving, too. It will take several years for the roses to fill in. That will give me time, perhaps, to complete the rest of the area!<br /><br />PatioPatch - HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5077755442219132322011-10-20T06:03:23.770-07:002011-10-20T06:03:23.770-07:00had to look uo catenary! The verticals are not OTT...had to look uo catenary! The verticals are not OTT because of the woodland backdrop. Look forward to watching this evolve Holley - not only Hyde Park but also Regent's Park Queen Marys Rose Garden has these. Here is the link for a panorama<br />http://panoramicearth.com/88/London/Regents_Park_-_Rose_Gardens_in_Queen_Mary%27s_GardensLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1015327613631315762011-10-19T20:18:34.582-07:002011-10-19T20:18:34.582-07:00Oh my gosh! Now that is a project! And an evolutio...Oh my gosh! Now that is a project! And an evolution! It will be fun to see it evolve over time. Cheers!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89352574764823413442011-10-19T20:14:20.599-07:002011-10-19T20:14:20.599-07:00It looks great! I can't believe it was a DIY p...It looks great! I can't believe it was a DIY project, it looks really professional. I can't wait to see the blooms.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42921990427041837072011-10-19T16:42:25.252-07:002011-10-19T16:42:25.252-07:00This looks like a fantastic project - and you real...This looks like a fantastic project - and you really have the space to pull it off! The ones in Hyde Park really are gorgeous... looking forward to pictures as yours develops!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416049659075671165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47066731532091021942011-10-19T15:45:31.300-07:002011-10-19T15:45:31.300-07:00Tufa Girl - I think I'm really going to like t...Tufa Girl - I think I'm really going to like the vertical element. It will be fun to be 'surrounded' by roses!<br /><br />Sage Butterfly - I am looking forward to seeing the final product, too! :) I hope it doesn't take too long!<br /><br />patientgardener - I decided chains would be easier for me to work with (and last longer) than ropes. At least, I think they will!<br /><brHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2557809640114082052011-10-19T12:30:51.092-07:002011-10-19T12:30:51.092-07:00Its gonna be great! It will have a wow factor for ...Its gonna be great! It will have a wow factor for years to come. So much fun (and work) planning and planting too, but will be worth it.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.com