tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post8029223493858679038..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Some Whimsy For the Garden and Summer Celebrationtinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88980887298915491132009-07-09T13:43:22.256-05:002009-07-09T13:43:22.256-05:00While driving through the mountains of Virginia, I...While driving through the mountains of Virginia, I spotted several places with these fun type works of art for sale outside. Do you think I could get the Saint to stop for me to check them out? Well, no! He can be such a speed demon while on a trip. Arggggggg…Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41923506342394158102009-07-08T14:16:56.836-05:002009-07-08T14:16:56.836-05:00I am not huge on whimsey... but my assistant is so...I am not huge on whimsey... but my assistant is so she has added a bit to our garden at the school.<br /><br />don't think our cicadas are active yet. it has been relatively cool here.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66455107229547196352009-07-08T02:16:40.668-05:002009-07-08T02:16:40.668-05:00Tina, you're a genius! What creativity!Tina, you're a genius! What creativity!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49198701110275317932009-07-07T09:35:22.788-05:002009-07-07T09:35:22.788-05:00Hi all! I've been so busy lately I barely have...Hi all! I've been so busy lately I barely have time on here. Once things slow down perhaps more time. It didn't help that the Internet was out for a while last night. <br /><br />Sweetbay, You bet they are Hyperion! My favorite daylily by far. All the flashy colors cannot make up for this wonderful, reliable FRAGRANT cultivar. I have it everywhere here. In fact, today is a new garden for tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20721314769022215122009-07-07T09:28:03.681-05:002009-07-07T09:28:03.681-05:00Those yellow daylilies are Hyperion, aren't th...Those yellow daylilies are Hyperion, aren't they? They look lovely with the red.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89174321891130819132009-07-06T22:23:39.417-05:002009-07-06T22:23:39.417-05:00Tina, you have the most unusual alliums and sunflo...Tina, you have the most unusual alliums and sunflowers out there! It sounds like the event will offer lots more these unusual species... Have a great time!lostlandscape (James)http://soenyun.com/Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10874943024830281482009-07-06T20:55:09.677-05:002009-07-06T20:55:09.677-05:00That sounds like a great day Tina and a lot of ban...That sounds like a great day Tina and a lot of bang for your five dollars. Wish I could go. Love your garden art too.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-48126538410580020522009-07-06T20:55:02.427-05:002009-07-06T20:55:02.427-05:00Tina, love the garden whimsy!!
I wish we could at...Tina, love the garden whimsy!!<br /><br />I wish we could attend the Summer Celebration. Sounds like fun and lots of information. You be sure to take good notes and lots of pictures.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-28577304187596204472009-07-06T16:21:37.729-05:002009-07-06T16:21:37.729-05:00Five bucks is all??! Dang if that ain't almost...Five bucks is all??! Dang if that ain't almost worth the gas money it'd take me to drive down!! Y'all sure are lucky to have that Ms. Tina. And guess what? My article for Wednesday's paper is about whimsy in the garden. And you've inspired me to write a new blog post about it too.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-5058221569204072502009-07-06T15:52:02.683-05:002009-07-06T15:52:02.683-05:00I have seen these but never got any and wouldn'...I have seen these but never got any and wouldn't know where to put them as my sanctuary is stuffed now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22961125713767330252009-07-06T14:32:41.307-05:002009-07-06T14:32:41.307-05:00I love whimsy objects like that in the garden, but...I love whimsy objects like that in the garden, but I can't seem to get the hang of putting them in my own garden without it looking "junky." I see your garden ornaments and other bloggers and I think they look so fantastic and wonder why I can't do that.Ellie Mae's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889959606127833480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-61376608801750570382009-07-06T13:17:45.396-05:002009-07-06T13:17:45.396-05:00Hi Jean, the big day is next Monday the 13th. I...Hi Jean, the big day is next Monday the 13th. I'm sure all will be well.<br />Thanks bunches.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-90246955977365576322009-07-06T10:59:00.763-05:002009-07-06T10:59:00.763-05:00I love garden whimsy but sometimes get voted down ...I love garden whimsy but sometimes get voted down from adding it here. I guess it's good to keep it semi-minimal, so we can actually see the plants! I love your bowling ball alliums and whatever you used to make the sunflower, great idea. I saw bowling balls used as a path edging in one garden, it made me laugh every time I walked by.Karenhttp://greenwalks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70759599444609104492009-07-06T10:29:41.019-05:002009-07-06T10:29:41.019-05:00Those are some cool alliums! I love those types o...Those are some cool alliums! I love those types of whimsy in a garden. It's what makes it personal.<br />The Summer extravaganza sounds great. Let us know how it is.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31507461660576473982009-07-06T10:03:21.439-05:002009-07-06T10:03:21.439-05:00Oh darn I meant to say hi to Lola and I gather fro...Oh darn I meant to say hi to Lola and I gather from some comments that tomorrow you will be away so I just wanted to send some good luck wishes your way.<br /><br />Also a big hi to Anonymous.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-48173594101533008862009-07-06T10:01:06.325-05:002009-07-06T10:01:06.325-05:00Whimsy is a great thing that adds a lot to a garde...Whimsy is a great thing that adds a lot to a garden and makes it non stuffy. I love the "alliums". You were lucky to get 3 all the same color with no breaks in them.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-58732455696233683632009-07-06T09:43:25.332-05:002009-07-06T09:43:25.332-05:00Yes, I love it! and you don't have to worry a...Yes, I love it! and you don't have to worry about the sunflower and the sedum blooming at the same time! (the sunflowers seem to be taking forever this year)<br /><br />Have fun at the extravaganza!JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40934024109066089052009-07-06T09:33:28.655-05:002009-07-06T09:33:28.655-05:00Hi Tina --beautiful morning today:) My kiddos alwa...Hi Tina --beautiful morning today:) My kiddos always remember your garden with the whimsy --they thought you had really "neat" stuff. Pretty good if they can remember that:0) Hope you have a wonderful day.<br /><br />Hi Lola --have a super day --I'm hoping to get grocery shopping. Lil Bundle and I went out walking early this morning to enjoy the birdies and trees. He peeks out of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10876352199492876422009-07-06T09:09:34.171-05:002009-07-06T09:09:34.171-05:00Hi Tina, a playful and fun post, perfect! Allium ...Hi Tina, a playful and fun post, perfect! Allium posing bowling balls are a riot, too. Well done, my friend. :-)<br />FrancesFranceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-3212162777656708042009-07-06T09:01:38.885-05:002009-07-06T09:01:38.885-05:00I think everyone should have a little element of w...I think everyone should have a little element of whimsy in the garden.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-5040115014825277672009-07-06T08:22:52.132-05:002009-07-06T08:22:52.132-05:00I love whimsical elements in a garden. They bring ...I love whimsical elements in a garden. They bring a smile!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86825482640949384952009-07-06T08:08:20.358-05:002009-07-06T08:08:20.358-05:00Love the whimsy in your garden Tina. I do love it ...Love the whimsy in your garden Tina. I do love it in my garden.<br />I hope you enjoy the Summer Celebration. It sounds like so much fun.<br />Hi Anonymous, Skeeter, Dawn, Jean & Nina. I hope all of you have a glorious day. Enjoy your gardens.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64349989599027553252009-07-06T07:52:45.642-05:002009-07-06T07:52:45.642-05:00I enjoy seeing what people come up with from old f...I enjoy seeing what people come up with from old farm implements and other recycled items. I always think, "now why didn't I think of that?"Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-32203968338814095462009-07-06T07:38:52.686-05:002009-07-06T07:38:52.686-05:00Good morning all!
ACIL, You let me know if your s...Good morning all!<br /><br />ACIL, You let me know if your son fixes those sunflowers as he will make a million bucks and I want to be in on it:)<br /><br />Janet, Oh yes, most definitely bowling balls. Three of about 100 I have here. I love them in this spot as they are show up so well against the fence from the house. <br /><br />Joy, My thoughts exactly. Gotta let loose a bit in the garden tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-76656023378434535712009-07-06T07:37:21.068-05:002009-07-06T07:37:21.068-05:00I love the whimsy in your garden Tina. :)I love the whimsy in your garden Tina. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com