tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post5866359704539759107..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: What Type of Flower Are You?tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-23513527336225115552008-08-01T19:09:00.000-05:002008-08-01T19:09:00.000-05:00No, kids too busy now to help. Enlargement will ha...No, kids too busy now to help. Enlargement will have to be done slowly & later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22004437841646823082008-08-01T04:03:00.000-05:002008-08-01T04:03:00.000-05:00Lola, That is a bunch of cannas! Have the young on...Lola, That is a bunch of cannas! Have the young one help out with making the bed larger. Love the cannas.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45371780457758163892008-07-31T22:33:00.000-05:002008-07-31T22:33:00.000-05:00Tina some of the names of my cannas are Lucifer-re...Tina some of the names of my cannas are Lucifer-red/yellow edge, Wyoming-orange, Eureka-Yellow, Rosemond Coles-red/orange with yellow edge & back, Tropicanna-?, & one that may be beige. I also have a red {name unknown-passalong}, Strip veined {name unknown}. Just a few but would like to add to my collection. But you know what that means---Make the bed bigger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66469413930802206642008-07-31T14:48:00.000-05:002008-07-31T14:48:00.000-05:00Sarah, I am so glad you took the tes! And yes, you...Sarah, I am so glad you took the tes! And yes, you surely know yourself-it is great to be a sunflower! Glad you are over jet lag. I will look for the mall.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39914746065833050492008-07-31T09:05:00.000-05:002008-07-31T09:05:00.000-05:00Tina, after you said Jillybean came out a sunflowe...Tina, after you said Jillybean came out a sunflower, I couldn't resist taking the test. Guess what? It said I was a sunflower! Know thyself? <BR/><BR/>I'll definitely take photos of the mall and bandstand. First I have to do more unpacking, sigh. At least I'm over jet lag. Still a bit of culture shock.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-24542407418263312442008-07-31T07:24:00.000-05:002008-07-31T07:24:00.000-05:00Lola, Your cannas sound great. I don't know all of...Lola, Your cannas sound great. I don't know all of my names. I have a couple of passalongs (unnamed), plus a yellow one, red and hopefully orange. I like the foliage but the Japanese beetles take their toll on them here. Send me a close up pic of the unidentified flower and foliage and I'll see if I can help out. <BR/><BR/>Eve, Great choice and good reason for being a Confederate Rose! tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64448775224508389892008-07-30T21:18:00.000-05:002008-07-30T21:18:00.000-05:00According to the test, I am a coneflower. While I ...According to the test, I am a coneflower. While I like them, they are not my idea of me. I am most definetely a Confederate Rose flower. I am in a constant state of change.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10525022534268765494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68601649204930835332008-07-30T21:03:00.000-05:002008-07-30T21:03:00.000-05:00Tina some of the cannas were sent to me from my si...Tina some of the cannas were sent to me from my sis-in-law in Ga. They are the ones blomming now. I checked to see what the name of my new purchase was & it's "Double Talk". Is that the name of yours? I'm thinking of putting it in with some cannas & iris in my flagpole garden as it doesn't get very tall. The cannas are in the back view away from my house. There are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10372197845675982172008-07-30T20:08:00.000-05:002008-07-30T20:08:00.000-05:00Cinj, Do NOT take the quiz again at all! I agree. ...Cinj, Do NOT take the quiz again at all! I agree. lol Lily it is!<BR/><BR/>Sarah, Jillybean also chose sunflower-great choice. I am glad to hear another say NO to FTPs. I hope all bloggers reading this take it from us it is not the way to go, but I did get to meet some nice people thru it all. Your blog is such a good thing! I took some pics of the 'mall' on my way out of town but it is hard to tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-36821794614502660172008-07-30T18:35:00.000-05:002008-07-30T18:35:00.000-05:00Tina, I can't stand tests so I'll skip that one. ...Tina, I can't stand tests so I'll skip that one. I'm a sunflower although I don't love the full sun, and I'm short. My mood improves on a sunny day. A sunflower always makes me smile - there is something so funny about a huge flower, larger than life. It's strong, vibrant, natural and not girlie. I love painting them too. Fun question. <BR/><BR/>Interesting intro to your commenters below.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74621684306504160682008-07-30T17:42:00.000-05:002008-07-30T17:42:00.000-05:00I must have a multiple personality disorder, I've ...I must have a multiple personality disorder, I've taken that test 4 times. Twice I was a daffodil, once I was a snap dragon, and once I was a canna. HUH? I like the Lily description on my blog the best. I haven't dared take that quiz again though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18755977135121482192008-07-30T17:19:00.000-05:002008-07-30T17:19:00.000-05:00It is finally raining here. I got in in the nick o...It is finally raining here. I got in in the nick of time from moving some hydrangeas. The rain will be good for them!<BR/><BR/>Lola, That is quite a coincidence you just purchased a daylily...hmm. Lots of cannas here!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, We are just now getting rain-glad you got some and that is GREAT news your little crepe bloomed in a color you wanted. It will grow fast! Stay outta trouble and tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-69364759245647272472008-07-30T15:43:00.000-05:002008-07-30T15:43:00.000-05:00Hi Tina --busy day here --will take the flower tes...Hi Tina --busy day here --will take the flower test later. Had our usual morning run, catch up on laundry, piano lessons and a few stops to pick up cards and gifts for friends out of town. Tonight Boy 1 will go to High School Cross Country practice --I'll be going too. I asked him if he'd mind if I ran with him, hahahah. He said honestly it wouldn't bother him but that could change when he getsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-52084096168750411152008-07-30T14:52:00.000-05:002008-07-30T14:52:00.000-05:00Hello all you beautiful flowers, cyber friends. I ...Hello all you beautiful flowers, cyber friends. I hope all of you are having a lovely day.<BR/><BR/>I took the test earlier & it said I was a Canna. I like Cannas---now I'm really getting involved with them. I made a Canna bed this Spring. All colors.<BR/><BR/>As for the flower I think I am. Not a clue. But I do like the Lily that Tina associated me with. I like yellow---Sunny, bright. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-9950948404388626562008-07-30T13:49:00.000-05:002008-07-30T13:49:00.000-05:00Very interesting Skeeter!Dawn, Just kidding with y...Very interesting Skeeter!<BR/><BR/>Dawn, Just kidding with ya!<BR/><BR/>Mr. Brownthumb, You give it some thought then come let us know-though cacti and succulents count and bloom too! They have some pretty flashy blooms at that too!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33178153152746308952008-07-30T13:19:00.000-05:002008-07-30T13:19:00.000-05:00I don't know what kind of plant I am. Though I sus...I don't know what kind of plant I am. Though I suspect I'm some kind of cacti or succulent. I can't think of an "outdoor" plant that I could be.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to give this some thought.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-73189568823017973192008-07-30T12:42:00.000-05:002008-07-30T12:42:00.000-05:00No more cans since last Tues. I do that every coup...No more cans since last Tues. I do that every couple years, generally having to do with the hospital. What's left? One vise and that's naughty! <BR/>With or without an excuse, still can't stay upright!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-23139670072566302982008-07-30T12:00:00.000-05:002008-07-30T12:00:00.000-05:00Since I am true Grits (Girl Raised In The South) I...Since I am true Grits (Girl Raised In The South) I would think more of myself as a Magnolia maybe the little Gem! The test tells me I am a Sunflower and since I love the sunshine high in the sky and do smile a lot, I could live with that. But who does not like a Rose? That is Tina’s choice for me so I will take that also. <BR/>Cream Magnolia, Yellow Sunflower and Red Rose would make a pretty niceSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-11677280421338638742008-07-30T11:35:00.000-05:002008-07-30T11:35:00.000-05:00PG, Mom, Frances, Jillybean and all, Love all the ...PG, Mom, Frances, Jillybean and all, Love all the responses! Seems there are many cannas and one who can see herself as that (PG:)<BR/><BR/>Christine, We have something in common? Would be nice to get your twin to do the test too!<BR/><BR/>Marnie, You are maybe all flowers? Imagine all the people....<BR/>I am going to check that helianthus. I know it is not a dahlia.<BR/><BR/>Dawn, If you didn't tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51475081218066305372008-07-30T11:11:00.000-05:002008-07-30T11:11:00.000-05:00I took the test a while ago and for the life of me...I took the test a while ago and for the life of me I can't remember what it said so I will take it again but not now as we are headed up to Dawn's for lobster, steak and burggers. However, if I had my choice I would be a water lily. They are so pretty and graceful and have such a great smell. I also love the water.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Frances....dahlia. They are pretty popular here in Maine. Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87805648792758766422008-07-30T10:02:00.000-05:002008-07-30T10:02:00.000-05:00Funny Mom. We got the same flower. Though what it ...Funny Mom. We got the same flower. Though what it says about the Canna is somewhat true of me I don't that I am one. I would have considered myself more of a clematis or other viney flower. Goes where it pleased and does as it please and climbs things, but is yet beautiful in and of itself.christinelynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065886841416329164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53895508469278233132008-07-30T09:40:00.000-05:002008-07-30T09:40:00.000-05:00It says I am a sunflower. And I think I agree, my ...It says I am a sunflower. And I think I agree, my first thought would have been a daisy though.The Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211868718377855986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25361591501430235112008-07-30T09:24:00.000-05:002008-07-30T09:24:00.000-05:00Your pretty yellow sunflower looks like a double H...Your pretty yellow sunflower looks like a double Helianthus maybe Capenoch Star. It's really nice.<BR/><BR/>By no stretch of my imagination can I imagine myself as a flower:) <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38055486880464372382008-07-30T09:12:00.000-05:002008-07-30T09:12:00.000-05:00Hi guys, I'm a niegela (sp) kinda oddish. I think ...Hi guys, I'm a niegela (sp) kinda oddish. I think I'm a peony because I have a hard time staying upright on my stem! Tee Hee.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29343933671120194992008-07-30T08:52:00.000-05:002008-07-30T08:52:00.000-05:00Hi Tina, what a fun idea, you are so smart! The t...Hi Tina, what a fun idea, you are so smart! The test said I was a daffodil the first time I took it. I took it again on someone else's blog and it said I was a snapdragon. I like the daffodil better. Your flower looks like some type of dahlia, but that would not be hardy in Maine, it might here though. I have some that come back. Hope you get the right name, I would love to look for some.Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.com