tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post4053159887761215488..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: They all came from an old bucketGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-90988574486971155492012-09-13T05:59:20.832-06:002012-09-13T05:59:20.832-06:00Thank You Nathaly and thank you also for your visi...Thank You Nathaly and thank you also for your visit and lovely compliment. It is so appreciated. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-43846902772917436462012-09-11T19:31:41.201-06:002012-09-11T19:31:41.201-06:00Belle photo! I Like picture ;-)Belle photo! I Like picture ;-)Nathalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093067068815644901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-28625045697011069472012-09-11T16:33:16.443-06:002012-09-11T16:33:16.443-06:00Thank you Nella, your are so nice to give me such ...Thank you Nella, your are so nice to give me such a lovely complimant. I so appreciate your visit. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-45060633283013284982012-09-11T14:54:21.376-06:002012-09-11T14:54:21.376-06:00Dear Gina, such beautiful photos, the forgotten se...Dear Gina, such beautiful photos, the forgotten seeds have painted a beautiful picture for you....the colours could not be more exquisite...beautiful post!N.xoNella Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881520442347177012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-10506688286052319092012-09-09T06:11:04.723-06:002012-09-09T06:11:04.723-06:00Dear Georgianna, I even like thinning seeds and we...Dear Georgianna, I even like thinning seeds and weeding in between. I imagine then how it will look when mature as I recognize each little seedling. They didn't disappoint this year. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-65366062708758671792012-09-09T06:08:34.373-06:002012-09-09T06:08:34.373-06:00Dear Mark, I know there is such a vault in German...Dear Mark, I know there is such a vault in Germany. I watched a doumentary where they continuously test older seeds for viability.<br />A great idea, don't you think?<br /> Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-45024077484001379512012-09-08T09:29:20.778-06:002012-09-08T09:29:20.778-06:00Dear Gina, This is what I call magic - those long-...Dear Gina, This is what I call magic - those long-lost seeds that became such a beautiful fairy garden, and how you have created a welcoming and idyllic dining area in the midst of it. I've just realized what I must have known all along – you and Gene are magicians! <br /><br />Happy weekend, dear friend. <br /><br />xoGeorgiannahttp://georgiannalane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-80322769345889374502012-09-08T08:05:41.128-06:002012-09-08T08:05:41.128-06:00Hi, Gina - Your posting reminded me of that specia...Hi, Gina - Your posting reminded me of that special vault somewhere in (is it Scandinavia?) where they archive all the seeds of the world. Isn't it amazing how seeds last and last?Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-79651577862626811822012-09-08T06:33:50.945-06:002012-09-08T06:33:50.945-06:00Hello Chubby Chique, Welcome. You come from a far...Hello Chubby Chique, Welcome. You come from a far-away and beautiful place...Sweden. How nice of you to visit and leave a comment. It is so appreciated. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-71234760321535529422012-09-08T06:32:00.029-06:002012-09-08T06:32:00.029-06:00Hello Tess, Thank you for your lovely compliments....Hello Tess, Thank you for your lovely compliments. I found the champagne flutes many years ago at T. J.ax. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-29456149595325503322012-09-08T06:30:09.982-06:002012-09-08T06:30:09.982-06:00Hello Regina, All seeds need is some judicious wat...Hello Regina, All seeds need is some judicious watering early in the year. Why not give your "old" seeds a chance. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-84352586970837533272012-09-08T06:27:00.740-06:002012-09-08T06:27:00.740-06:00Dear Mary, Yes, champagne it is. One does not nee...Dear Mary, Yes, champagne it is. One does not need much more, a bit of crusty bread and some well ripened cheese completes the menu.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-89542506555246111952012-09-08T06:24:14.459-06:002012-09-08T06:24:14.459-06:00Hello Cherry Kay, so nice to see you here. Thanks...Hello Cherry Kay, so nice to see you here. Thanks for your visit. I believe in serendipity, it has served me well at times. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-68753010459182467322012-09-08T06:22:16.439-06:002012-09-08T06:22:16.439-06:00Dear Frances, Some flowers volunteer easily, such ...Dear Frances, Some flowers volunteer easily, such as Asters. Often it is best to collect seeds late in the Fall, after the first frost, and keep them in a dry and cool place so that they don't mildew. Then broadcast them out in early Spring. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-39431185995768740122012-09-08T06:19:30.987-06:002012-09-08T06:19:30.987-06:00Dear Val, I only have a few rose bushes that survi...Dear Val, I only have a few rose bushes that survive our cold winters. And I make the most of them by plucking the blossoms whenever a new one opens. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-3834612229809567842012-09-08T06:17:03.646-06:002012-09-08T06:17:03.646-06:00Dear Rosemary, I was very surprised to see those o...Dear Rosemary, I was very surprised to see those old seeds. Didn't think that they were still viable. Mr G found the right spot for them. I will have plenty of seeds for next year. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-87241538920133561192012-09-08T06:15:52.960-06:002012-09-08T06:15:52.960-06:00What a beautiful and peaceful place to sit and enj...What a beautiful and peaceful place to sit and enjoy the great meal.<br /><br />I will come to your place in a minute and stay there till you kick me back §:-) in Sweden.<br />Honestly, I love every inch of your table.<br /><br />Adorable,<br />/CCChubby Chiequehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500584129872989230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-85520481298435224022012-09-08T06:14:16.548-06:002012-09-08T06:14:16.548-06:00Dear Merisi, New flowers keep showing up. That is...Dear Merisi, New flowers keep showing up. That is what I love about growing flowers from seeds...you never know what you will see. Thank you for your visit and have a wonderful weekend. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-52628372425385152032012-09-07T18:40:01.692-06:002012-09-07T18:40:01.692-06:00What a beautiful table and even more beautiful set...What a beautiful table and even more beautiful setting. Those "discovered seeds" flowers are wonderful! BUT...those glasses are GORGEOUS!! Where are they from?????Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115968529368291445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-37648952071845648272012-09-07T18:15:40.321-06:002012-09-07T18:15:40.321-06:00It's all so pretty...the "miracle" f...It's all so pretty...the "miracle" flowers, the setting, the stemware...BEAUTIFUL! Makes me want to scatter a few packs of my old seeds too! :)Reginahttp://www.pinkpineapplevabeach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-80278213473940721292012-09-07T16:33:56.277-06:002012-09-07T16:33:56.277-06:00My faux-pas - champagne, not wine! I saw it in the...My faux-pas - champagne, not wine! I saw it in the bucket and then promptly was mesmerized by that heavenly-looking cheese with the grapes...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-4685790550543177952012-09-07T16:32:45.254-06:002012-09-07T16:32:45.254-06:00Lovely setting for a nice snack of brie and wine, ...Lovely setting for a nice snack of brie and wine, perhaps? Mr. G and you, Gina? Very inviting. The backdrop is divine.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-24629406947625917572012-09-07T08:44:09.239-06:002012-09-07T08:44:09.239-06:00Serendipity at its best. Lovely setting. The flute...Serendipity at its best. Lovely setting. The flutes are magnificent. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry KayEntertaining Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456283511422693637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-5253343359533907482012-09-07T08:22:39.563-06:002012-09-07T08:22:39.563-06:00As an ignorant gardener, I wonder if any of those ...As an ignorant gardener, I wonder if any of those flowers will re-seed themselves for 2013? If not, I trust that you all will find more seeds to allow another colorful curtain of flowers to grow and grow!<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-2806802203921684372012-09-07T05:36:01.426-06:002012-09-07T05:36:01.426-06:00Dear Gina,
A picture post card .. The whole setti...Dear Gina,<br />A picture post card .. The whole setting of your table, the fruit and the flowers in the background, your fantastic roses so full in bloom.<br />An easy way to grow such a beautiful array of different varieties of lovely flowrs.. Just throw them around, the outcome is spectacular.<br />Happy weekend Gina. <br />val x<br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.com