tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post2812052067058287922..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Basye’s Purple rose first bloom and other flowersFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-33565017501171643792017-07-27T20:00:22.193-04:002017-07-27T20:00:22.193-04:00Oh my goodness! I'm glad I found your blog! Yo...Oh my goodness! I'm glad I found your blog! You ARE the flower lady!!! How wonderful and so many flowers you enjoy; I'll be getting to know you and reading your blog more...thanks again for visiting Country Cottage Living :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457754529206274290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-23532833421920783272017-07-10T16:54:16.338-04:002017-07-10T16:54:16.338-04:00Just amazing! I know times are rather tight right ...Just amazing! I know times are rather tight right now for you, and sometimes financially difficult. But in one way, you are one of the most wealthy women I know: you are wealthy in beauty. Your garden is a treasure trove of beauty for both the eye and the nose. Enjoy that wealth!!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-29108910937683925572017-07-04T10:39:23.996-04:002017-07-04T10:39:23.996-04:00Gorgeous, just gorgeous! I just had to pop in and...Gorgeous, just gorgeous! I just had to pop in and say hello. Hope you're doing well. Hugs, IleneRockWhispererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204125716550161500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-68385577234492338512017-07-01T22:47:34.288-04:002017-07-01T22:47:34.288-04:00What a joy to stop by and see the gorgeous flowers...What a joy to stop by and see the gorgeous flowers you've been growing. Beautiful photos too. That rose was worth the wait and I can see why you were so excited for it to finally bloom. I have a couple of Passion flower vines but no flowers yet. Looking lovely at your place!GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-2329768899735223092017-06-30T21:45:29.172-04:002017-06-30T21:45:29.172-04:00So many beautiful photos Lorraine - your garden is...So many beautiful photos Lorraine - your garden is filled with glorious blooms, more beautiful than anything we can hope to create. Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-88475457015097247052017-06-29T10:05:00.084-04:002017-06-29T10:05:00.084-04:00"Scullery." I love that term! And (as ..."Scullery." I love that term! And (as you probably remember) I SO enjoy seeing the broader views of your beautiful yard. Thanks for the reminder to stop and really see the beauty that surrounds me. We went on a garden walk preview and I was happy to return home and see that OUR yard has its good features, too.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-59692431785951701802017-06-27T21:05:57.491-04:002017-06-27T21:05:57.491-04:00Gorgeous blooms and your garden is lovely. The ro...Gorgeous blooms and your garden is lovely. The rose is beautiful. I took a clipping of a heirloom rose when I was at a estate sale 4 years ago. This year I decided is it didn't bloom I was pulling it out.. Well guess what, it its in bloom with a beautiful pink roses.Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38192767478457322442017-06-27T15:33:48.998-04:002017-06-27T15:33:48.998-04:00Oh, that allamanda is magnificent! It seems so la...Oh, that allamanda is magnificent! It seems so large! You have such an array of beautiful blooms - I just love it! And everything is so lush after all the big rains we've been having down here. Thank you Rainey, for sharing all of your lovely flowers and gardens - it's a joy to visit your blog. Blessings Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390897375295135939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-37879483562427575002017-06-27T15:20:30.239-04:002017-06-27T15:20:30.239-04:00Hi Lorraine, your garden is like a bit of heaven....Hi Lorraine, your garden is like a bit of heaven. All your flowers are amazing. What a joy to see everyday and watch the changing blooms. That rose was worth the wait. Just gorgeous. The view from your kitchen sink has to make that chore easier. Wishing you a beautiful last week of June and great July ahead. xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-46215438350038776292017-06-27T09:47:28.368-04:002017-06-27T09:47:28.368-04:00Oh my, that rose is stunning. So many beautiful fl...Oh my, that rose is stunning. So many beautiful flowers blooming in your well-watered garden and the view from your scullery is really lovely! How fortunate we are to have eyes to see the wonder of such things. (And noses to smell 'em.)<br /><br />In reading\hearing about atrocities around the world, both historical and current, the cruelty of humans to other living beings, unmitigated greed, and disregard for creation, I sometimes wonder why God would bother with and continue to bless such a species. We haven't changed since Cain killed Abel and yet, there is love. Thankful indeed. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-25880318200913970882017-06-27T01:55:59.274-04:002017-06-27T01:55:59.274-04:00You have a little paradise there, Lorraine, with a...You have a little paradise there, Lorraine, with all of your exotic flowers and butterflies! They are all so beautiful. I love that some of them have sentimental origins, too. That is one thing about gardeners that I love - they are always generous. Your kitchen window view is wonderful. Sending hugs and blessings your way. xx KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38177158005832011072017-06-26T11:18:26.206-04:002017-06-26T11:18:26.206-04:00Rainey, the rose is absolutely stunning, the flowe...Rainey, the rose is absolutely stunning, the flower reminds me of a Camelia, but the color is beyond gorgeous. I love it. Your allamanda was the basis for my last stained glass lamp where I did the flowers in pink instead of the usual yellow. Again, gorgeous! You've taught me so much about persevering in adversity and I need to cultivate your faith and hope as well as strength of character as my life unfolds. Thank you for always being a beacon of light, love and peace. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-45501029719286206952017-06-26T10:24:35.483-04:002017-06-26T10:24:35.483-04:00Looks like all of the rain has made your gardens g...Looks like all of the rain has made your gardens grow and flourish....I always love seeing what is blooming in your yard... My favorite today is the ALAMONDA... So beautiful... Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />We just got home from our Anniversary trip... I blogged about it today.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-12733176901757553692017-06-26T10:07:04.934-04:002017-06-26T10:07:04.934-04:00Hello Rainy, Good to see your "jungle" a...Hello Rainy, Good to see your "jungle" as you call it. Mine feels a bit like a jungle right now, as things are not growing in tidy masses and groupings as I would wish them to. So many of your plants are unknown to me, as they are Tropical and we are not in that zone, but I certainly recognize the caterpillars... Gods little critters.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-7382645486568767492017-06-25T22:11:12.469-04:002017-06-25T22:11:12.469-04:00Over, and over again you leave me in awe of the be...Over, and over again you leave me in awe of the beauty that you are surrounded by! So happy for you getting to witness your rose open up, and the fragrance...you paint a beautiful picture with your words...and of course your beautiful pictures. <br /><br />Happy June to you my dear friend!<br />Darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13433894747049535179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-52394502208792987162017-06-25T15:20:43.976-04:002017-06-25T15:20:43.976-04:00Bayse's Purple is a beautiful sweet thing, Lor...Bayse's Purple is a beautiful sweet thing, Lorraine! And then to have it smell sweet on top is a gift. I'm glad you've had some good rain to relieve the drought. I guess that helps on your water bill too.<br /><br />I've always loved caterpillars, but in my family they are called "pillowcases" because that's what my mother said I called them as a child. My kids always hoped to catch a butterfly emerging from its cocoon but never did. Have you?<br /><br />I love all the vines you have there at Plum Cottage. Vines just make a cottage garden a cottage garden.<br /><br />I hope you're having a lovely Sunday, Lorraine,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-29631745493097023252017-06-24T14:14:33.818-04:002017-06-24T14:14:33.818-04:00That is a beauty of a rose! All of your flowers lo...That is a beauty of a rose! All of your flowers look so beautiful especially with the wonderful rain drops on them. We've had lots of rain, too and it's wonderful. Everything is growing like a weed. I hope the rains keep coming. Have a great weekend!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-77651744001929639382017-06-23T19:28:27.837-04:002017-06-23T19:28:27.837-04:00Whenever I visit here I am just blown away by all ...Whenever I visit here I am just blown away by all that you have going on in your garden...I was thinking / worrying about you due to the tropical storm Cindy and hope that all is ok there? :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-59430751604524369022017-06-23T13:04:56.408-04:002017-06-23T13:04:56.408-04:00My goodness, your garden is always bursting with t...My goodness, your garden is always bursting with things I've never seen before. To have gardenias would be heavenly - and that hibiscus is a lovely lady...GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-39364884877152912702017-06-23T10:15:06.733-04:002017-06-23T10:15:06.733-04:00Hi Lorraine - Wow, such beautiful flowers and grea...Hi Lorraine - Wow, such beautiful flowers and great photography. Hope you aren't too hot and steamy down there. Enjoy what's left of the week!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-89311967002557101572017-06-22T02:09:53.904-04:002017-06-22T02:09:53.904-04:00PS---of forgot to ask...the fountain/birdbath that...PS---of forgot to ask...the fountain/birdbath that you can see from your window, I love it and was wondering if that is a lady sitting with her legs curled up or is that a mermaid?BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-5672640015650984052017-06-22T02:08:49.634-04:002017-06-22T02:08:49.634-04:00Hi there Lorriane, was so glad to see you had been...Hi there Lorriane, was so glad to see you had been by, glad you liked the post and the pictures! Im glad to see you have a new post up too...I just love looking at your gardens..what pretty things you have growing! I sure love that magnolia! I was out photographing passion flowers just yesterday here....and I truly think they are the most amazingly exotic and STRANGE but beautiful things, aren't they? I've never grown them, but hope to next year....any tips??? Did you start those by cuttings, seeds, or what? They are vines, right? Well, glad to hear you're doing well down that way...do you have any weekend plans? We are to do a little painting here, looking forward to that.BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-10636979327148645072017-06-21T16:23:50.231-04:002017-06-21T16:23:50.231-04:00I never fail to thank God for the beauty in my gar...I never fail to thank God for the beauty in my garden! It truly does always make me feel closer to Him as I watch the birds and water the flowers and vegetables. Your garden is spectacular!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-46016034951985616962017-06-21T09:45:05.189-04:002017-06-21T09:45:05.189-04:00Your garden always inspires me, Rainey. I'm am...Your garden always inspires me, Rainey. I'm amazed at your green thumb. I bet all the butterflies in your town favor your garden. Thank you for sharing the photos of the caterpillar and the chrysallis. They intrigue me, as I've not seen any signs of these in my garden. I do get an occasional butterfly, which is always exciting to me. I'm trying to encourage more butterfly visits by planting flowers that supposedly attract them, so I hope someday I will have as many butterflies as you do. Love your secret garden. So charming. Hugs, NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-20221629457624477172017-06-20T14:21:20.099-04:002017-06-20T14:21:20.099-04:00What a beautiful rose in those first photos. Our g...What a beautiful rose in those first photos. Our gardens bring us such joy as we look at what God has made. That is a pretty view of your fountain/bird bath.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com