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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 1, 2008
3:04 AM Post #4346682
| 2008 finds us in an ever expanding cafe'. We are greatful for all the new patrons and the beauty and friendship they have brought with them. Let's make this year even better. Please bring all your lovely flowers and such to help us keep the cafe' THE place to be.
Have a seat, join us for a cuppa or two and hope you enjoy your visit!
We came from here [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
January 1, 2008
3:07 AM Post #4346689
| Back up Traci, just left you a message on the old one... |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 1, 2008
3:08 AM Post #4346690
| LOL. Snap.
Hope you have a wonderful New Year, Sharon. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
January 1, 2008
3:10 AM Post #4346692
| You too, sweetie...and to all of you in the cafe! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 1, 2008
5:07 AM Post #4346764
| OOps! here you are. I got lost on the way round!
Guess what? One of my friends has joined up! Her name is 'Flowertips', I went over to the Artisans cafe and she was there! So I hope she finds her way here and when she does, please give her a warm welcome! We have been friends for over 20 years and I'm so delighted that she has finally signed up. I know she has been lurking for a long time!!!!!!!!!
Teeheeee! Karma said she had flowers, we are in for a treat.
C'mon Adele and Starlight... Wakey wakey!!!!!!!! it'a a new day, new year, new start. Flowers to think about...
I told you it was a mess in here, look, someone has put roses in the crisps, or do you say portayto chips?
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 1, 2008
6:54 AM Post #4346793
| All tidy in here now, ready for fresh flowers!
My new blue vase..
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 1, 2008
7:07 AM Post #4346800
| Blue vase with 'happy flowers' 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 1, 2008
7:15 AM Post #4346805
| Notice the fluff in the cage? I don't like gypsophilia...! 
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 1, 2008
1:12 PM Post #4347788
| Happy 2008 mornin to ya all! ♥ |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 1, 2008
7:27 PM Post #4349141
| Hi everyone. Looks like I missed a great New Years party last night. Hope everyone had a great time wherever you all were. Just wanted to thank Traci and Terri for creating this beautiful space and letting me enjoy a cuppa with you all. Also, thanks to everyone who has stopped by here with your works of art, projects and ideas, and your company. Looking forward to great new year of gardening and arranging.
My first arrangement of the year, thanks to Adele for the project, and Terri for her great hand ties. I just have a simple one of alstromeria lilies. They last forever in water. . .okay maybe 2 weeks. . .but that's forever in cut flower years. Starlight, I still have your fluted glasses on my mind. I have til Valentines right?
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 2, 2008
4:17 AM Post #4350664
| Hello Karma,
Thanks for the appreciation of the cafe ! Thankyou for helping to run the place, and sharing your ideas and creations.
Your hand tie is beautiful and imaculate as usual! It's not easy to get those stems to stand up! Lovely colours with the ribbon adding the finishing touches. I hope this is the first of many beautiful arrangements to come in the cafe in 2008!
Alsromeria are such good value, they do last for ages, and they are so pretty!
Has anyone grown them? I was thinking I would grow them this year, are they bulbs? or tubers?
We are forcast snow for tomorrow! so I guess I will continue my hibernation at home for a few more days.
I'm back to work on monday. I have enjoyed meeting you all and hope that we will continue to 'make' stuff and share ideas all year long!!!!
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 2, 2008
7:57 AM Post #4350804
| Morning all! Frozen cold and crispy here. BRRRRRRR . Three days of this coming and wil take me a month to thaw out.
Karma... We got plenty of time til Valentines . Managed to get to store yesterday before cold came and was tryign to hunt another type of color and flower to go with what I got the other day and good grief, Christmas is hardly over and store s had St. Patricks day our all ready.
If it warms up enough to day that I can out to shed to find some bits and pieces I might finally have a litte something completed finally to hide on shelf somewhere.
Terri... Haven't got any growing here yet, but think it Avon bulb in your neck of the woods that has some of the bulbs. Not sure if they charging 3.50 your kind of money for one bulb or not or if you get more in a packet. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 2, 2008
7:59 AM Post #4350806
| Hey terri, I meant to ask you what is that long stem with the small apricot flowers? Very pretty. I don't like gyp either. . .but it looks nice in a bouqet of roses or in little pieces for corsages and buttonholes. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 2, 2008
8:01 AM Post #4350807
| Starlight, we posted at the same time! SNAP
It's really cold here too. 38 this morning! I know what you mean about the stores. . .they have Easter out already too! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 2, 2008
8:04 AM Post #4350811
| SNAP
Good Morning All!
Karma, It's beautiful. I'm going to try it again. This time with real flowers. The bow gives it a nice touch.
Morning Starlight
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mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
8:54 AM Post #4350899
| Good Morning, I have no talent in flower arranging but I do have a daily supply of fresh flowers free for the picking. If I posted a picture of a flower would you be willing to give me pointers on how to "arrange" it. I am thinking of the beautiful white spider lilies that smell so heavenly, and of course tropical hibiscus, and bouganvilla.
Mittsy |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 2, 2008
9:12 AM Post #4350936
| Thanks Adele! I haven't had much luck with spiraling the stems like Terri does, but I finally got it to work. You can't see it well in the hand-tie because I didn't use many flowers, but the spiraling effect is really pretty when you have lots of flowers (stems) to work with. Would love to see what you come up with in fresth flowers.
Morning Mittsy, nice to see you again. Everyone, I met Mittsy in the round robin forum. . .she is a lovely lady. Can you believe she gave out seed gifts on her own birthday? Welcome Mittsy, we would love for you to post pics and if I can't come up with something for your flowers, someone else can. Your Pupilprogtr is getting really good at it!
Lana |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 2, 2008
10:19 AM Post #4351077
| Hello everyone!
Welcome Mittsy,
Thanks for joining us! I definately would love to see your exotic flower's, they sound beautiful! I rarely see bouganvillia, they are sooo pretty, like paper flowers! Please post your flower pics and we may be inspired and get some ideas. The bouganvillia have thorny stems don't they? they would have to come off before you attempt antthing with them!
Thanks Starlight, now I know they are bulbs, I will be able to find them somewhere! The only Avon I know sells make up!!
Adele, you really need about 30 stems to get a good spiral effect! I have used things like the red cornus stems mixed in with the flowers, they bulk it out and add interest to the spiral.
Karma, I think that flower stem is called lantana or something like that, not sure! 80p per stem.The flowers are so tiny, they remind me of the tall Verbena borensis (sp) one of my favourites in the garden.
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 2, 2008
10:29 AM Post #4351116
| I WISH it was 38º here! LOL |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 2, 2008
11:51 AM Post #4351421
| Hi misty, keep warm, and look out for some exotic flowers from mittsy!
misty and mittsy, hope I don't get confused with your names!!! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 2, 2008
12:02 PM Post #4351464
| I'm sure trying to! Went to the new green house and was shocked to see it was 60 in there with no heat as cold as it is outside! Now, if it would just stay that way at night with no heat! Ya, right! HA HA HA
Yes, could get confusing, ay! :) |
mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
2:30 PM Post #4351885
| I took a short walk North out my back gate and gathered foliage.
1. felix robillini palm frond
2. syngonium podophyllum 'Mango Illusion'
3. foreground podocarpus
4. background patio privet
5. variegated pepperomia
6. leaves from yucca and amaryllis
7. scheffelera
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mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
2:32 PM Post #4351893
| and flowers:
4 different colors of bouganvilla
oleander
and a purple groundcover
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mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
2:33 PM Post #4351897
| I will have to look around for a few containers and get back to you. |
mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
2:49 PM Post #4351939
| Here are a few that I came up with. Anyone want to have a try at long distance arranging?
I figure everything will be dead tomorrow as we are scheduled for a freeze tonight.
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mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
3:12 PM Post #4352009
| I pretty much just use the plunk method so any critiquing would be welcome. I like the texture and the colors. 
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mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
3:15 PM Post #4352017
| I love this purple bottle although this arrangement doesn't feel right to me. |
mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 2, 2008
3:16 PM Post #4352024
| Have to attach pic if I want you to see it. I need a nap, ha ha. 
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 2, 2008
3:26 PM Post #4352066
| Beautiful Mittsy! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 2, 2008
8:16 PM Post #4353096
| Hey Mittsy, SOOO GLAD YOU ARE HERE!!
Everyone, Mittsy the Marvel, can do anything. If she doesn't know how, she will learn.
Mittsy, I signed up for an online arrangement course. We are going to do it on the cut flower forum and would love to have you play along. It won't be anything rushed, as I won't be doing it when I have Teensy. Hope you play!!
I absolutely love the purple bottle arrangement and the leaf at the bottom. Simple yet beautiful.
I'll be back later. I have to run out quickly, but this will be my first stop when I get back. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 2, 2008
9:37 PM Post #4353491
| Hi mittsy,
Thanks for showing us your foliage and flowers, it's a good idea to show what plant material you are using.
It's nice to see it properly like that before the arrangement is made, do you agree flower girls?
A charming cup arrangement, perfect for our cafe, well done! I would suggest to take off some of the bouganvillia leaves, so the flowers can be seen better. I agree Lovely colours and textures.
Love the purple bottle arrangement. It feels right to me, good height and balance, as Traci said, simple yet beautiful. Thanks for the exotic flower treats!
It helps to see the shape of the containers you have available for use , when trying to suggest ideas.
Hello everyone else too!!!!!!!!!!!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 2, 2008
9:55 PM Post #4353578
| Mittsy, you have a lot of foliage options in your garden. My favorite is the herb like greens (variegated pepperomia?). Your "weed" looks like nephthytis leaves, wh ich I like to use at the base of bridal bouquets. I have a pink syngonium with the arrowhead leaves.
I think one of the most important elements in floral design is the use of complementary colors. You seem to have it down by using the orangey bougie in your peach mug. Color combinations such as red, yellow, peach, orange go together well in my opinion. Agreeing with Terri on removing the bougie leaves. If you're trying to showcase the flowers in the mug, you might want to trim down the greenery (is it oleander or the peperromia?) or add more flowers (if you have more of the same bougie). Nice touch with the set up too!
Your purple bottle and the purple bougie are perfect together. . .the purple groundcover (wandering jew?) is also an exact match. . .add that and you have a monochromatic arrangement. With the fan shaped foliage in there, it reminds me of a beautiful peacock. Interesting arrangement, Mittsy! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 2, 2008
10:40 PM Post #4353868
| Hi Karma!
Lovely to have new friends join us in the cafe isn't it? Remember when we started the first cafe, we went for weeks sometimes without seeing a soul!!!
Have you taken your hand tie apart yet?!! are you going to try the other one Adele suggested with the natural container? I would like to try that one.
Adele, Would you mind bringing that one in here please? maybe mittsy would like to try it, she has lots of foliage that could be suitable. |
mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 3, 2008
8:26 AM Post #4355289
| karmaplace thank you so much for id ing my weed. I checked plant files and it is syngonium podophyllum "Mango Illusion". I removed them from a fence, considered invasive by my client. (I weed part time). I brought all the cuttings home and rooted them. I think that they're lovely.
I need to make a correction to the above post on foliage, I named it pittosporum, but it is podocarpus, sorry. I really like the orangey bouganvilla but there aren't very many flowers. Our gardeners just cut off everything to make square box shapes. Just about the time they are ready to bloom they get hacked off.
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 3, 2008
8:48 AM Post #4355326
| Good Morning All,
Sure Terri, Here's the project.
Hi Mittsy, I would love to weed part time. Cute peach cup! I like how you extend your design out of the cup. Nice touch.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 3, 2008
9:25 AM Post #4355417
| Morning everyone. Mittsy, your cup looks so neat and tidy! I love it! One of the rules is to make your arrangment 1.5-2 times the height of your container, but I don't always follow this rule. I love arrangements that sit right above the rim like what you have in your revised cup. I have all your foliage wrong. The pepperomia is the succulent looking one with the oval leaves? What is the one that is to the right of your palm? That is my favorite one. Podocarpus?
Don't worry about the bougies. More hacking just means more blooms for you!
Thanks Adele. I bought my candle and have it set up in the foam using the wires. No flowers or foliage yet, but working on it. Thanks so much. . .I had no idea it could be so simple to just tape the wires to the candle and insert it into the foam. I used to spend more money to buy the candle holder thingie that has a pointed end underneath. That was 1.99 each. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 3, 2008
9:43 AM Post #4355475
| Terri, missed your post. I have taken my handtie apart but not for the natural container. I think I want roses in that one. Have you started working on that one yet? |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 3, 2008
9:57 AM Post #4355543
| Morning everybody!
Cute peach! : ) Where'd ya find peach shaped cups like that. I need some of them for down here.
I got a candle and foam too. Still lookign for flowers, but with the temps so frigid I won't make it to store until friday or saturday to find flowers.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 3, 2008
10:02 AM Post #4355563
| I'm with you star!! How bad did it get down there. It is 16 right now and I think we went down to 14. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 3, 2008
10:15 AM Post #4355615
| It 8F and with the wind it 3F. I am frozen solid and so are my plants. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 3, 2008
10:17 AM Post #4355625
| Wow, you got it worse than we did!! My poor hardy hibiscus isn't so hardy anymore. When I got in the truck this morning, I had a coke from McD's frozen solid in there. Unbelieveable. |
mittsy
Cicero,, NY
(Zone 5a)
January 3, 2008
5:07 PM Post #4357147
| the podocarpus looks like the herb rosemary
Beautiful arrangement love the greens with the roses. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 3, 2008
6:46 PM Post #4357472
| Hello everyone!
I had visitors today so haven't had a chance to pop in before now.
Mitttsy, the orange bouganvillia really stands out now, love the colours in the whole display. Thankyou
for bringing it in.
Adele, Thanks for natural container project in here, are you going to bring your lavendar arrangement in too? Have you seen your sister lately? We like it when you have 'flower days' with her!!!
Karma, I haven't started mine yet, but was thinking of using some rosemary, I have some in the garden.
Traci, keep warm sweetie,..pot et fleurs????????!!!!!!!!!!!!
Starlight, if you can't find any fresh flowers you could use a natural type container and your fake flowers!
Heres one I made where I used a cabbage for a container.
Keep warm and happy arranging!
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 3, 2008
7:58 PM Post #4357706
| Hi Terri, Karma,Pupil, Starlight, Mitsy, Mittsy and everyone else,
Pupil and Starlight, I hope tomorrow brings warmer weather.
Terri, Love the cabbage and roses!!! Brillant!
I'm going to make a natural container following the steps in the project. I found a green candle in the house and a plastic container about 6 inches in diameter.I'll just substitute some flowers. I found a store that sells 6 roses for $5.00 and carnations and daisies are $4.00 a bunch(about 8) I have more lavender and rose buds. First, I'll try making a hand tie with the flowers.
I don't see my sister too often. Too bad because we liked our flower day too.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyones natural container. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 3, 2008
9:34 PM Post #4358091
| Completely forgot the pot with the weather. The container I want to use is outside and I DON'T WANT TO GO OUT THERE AGAIN!! Warming up this weekend.
I bought two cute little vases today, but left them in the truck. See above. I was on my way to splurge on some flowers and was rear ended. I'm ok, the monster I am having to drive has a dent in the fender, the other lady is ok, but, ohhhhh, her poor car.
Anyway, when I got to the store, I saw this and had to have it. ID anyone? It is sooo pretty, but I have no idea what it is!!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 3, 2008
9:38 PM Post #4358118
| Hi Traci,
So sorry to hear about the accident, hope you are not too shaken up?
Your plant is called Bergonia ! Lovely colours. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 3, 2008
9:45 PM Post #4358147
| Hi Adele,
I replied to your post earlier, but it disapeared...strange!
Have you noticed that the thread about the dried flowers over on the artisans has disapeared?
I'm wondering if something is wrong with my computer or what!!!
I'm looking forward to your natural container with the green candle, sounds nice.
I will try to make mine soon! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 3, 2008
9:47 PM Post #4358158
| Thanks Terri. It is a begonia. [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
It is very pretty which is sad, as I can't cut the flowers. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 3, 2008
9:50 PM Post #4358174
| Use it in your pot et fleur, perhaps! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 3, 2008
9:54 PM Post #4358198
| Traci, don't cut those flowers!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 3, 2008
9:55 PM Post #4358202
| Hi ladies. Need a pick me up. Lost some of my tropicals to the light freeze we had last night. :( |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 3, 2008
9:58 PM Post #4358215
| It is too big for my container I want to use. I have the K plant for it. I think I will buy a special pot for it and let it be it's own arrangement.
Got these for Teensy when she comes home of Sunday. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 3, 2008
9:59 PM Post #4358218
| Oh, Karma, so sorry. What did you lose? I may have it.
I CAN'T cut the flowers, they won't let me.
Mommi and Teensy
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 3, 2008
11:20 PM Post #4358608
| Hi All,
Karma, Do something nice for yourself. I remembered you liked taking a fragrant bath and you looked so cute too.
Terri, I looked over at the artisans thread and it is gone. That's strange. Too bad because I wanted to see some pressed flower designs. I like the idea of making pressed flowers. I noticed on some thread that you did a leaf print? rub? What did you use to do that? I teach an after school program with 9 year olds. I know they would love to make something like that.
Traci, Your plants are so pretty. Now you have at least 3 flowering plants. That's nice to have in the winter.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 4, 2008
12:41 AM Post #4358892
| Karma, sorry some plants were lost, after all your hard work and tender loving care.
Traci, I'm sure you will come up with something great, whatever it maybe!
Adele, I think maybe because it was advertising a show, I don't know. I have seen other posts that advertise events. A mystery disapearing post!!!!!!
I haven't really done many pressed flowers. I prefer to let them dry out naturally, which keeps their texture and shape. The rubbings you saw (frottage is the arty name for it)! were done using a collection of leaves from the garden 'arranged' on a piece of thick paper, then another sheet of paper carefuuly placed on top .Rubbing with a graphite stick or different coloured wax crayon sideways, to reveal the leaf prints. If done with wax crayons, painting on top makes a good texture too.
I do enjoy making 'flower art' with the old flowers. it's fun, especially when I don't have any fresh flowers to play with! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 4, 2008
12:52 AM Post #4358926
| distressed leaves seem to work better! more texture and interest.
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 4, 2008
8:15 AM Post #4359196
| Thanks for the info. I love that rubbing. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 4, 2008
9:46 AM Post #4359389
| Morning. . .sorry I went missing last night. I salvaged and pruned what was left. . .not sure if that was a good idea. My plastic greenhouse apparently doesn't work well enough, but then I didn't even heat it. The only room I had in the house went to brug cuttings and some house plants. So not all is lost. My roses outside are looking great too. Anyway. . .
Traci, your plants look great. What is "the K plant for it"? I must've missed something. Teensy will love the daisies. You are a sweet and thoughtful mommy.
Terri, that is so cool. Learned something new. . .frottage. Now I need to get some graphite. Thanks for the idea.
Adele, funny about the bath!
What's everyone up to this morning. . .I'm at work.
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 4, 2008
11:07 AM Post #4359622
| Brrrrrr another cold and cripsy morning. I feel for ya Karma. I got tropicals too that got bit, but as long as the roots are protected, they usually come back. Will see in spring what of mine made it and maybe I might have some of what ya lost.
Pupil... Love the flowers ya picked up. You and me must have been thinking the samething cuz while you got the orange/yellow begonia. I picke d up orange/ yellow alstroemia, but mien plastic. Wanna trade.
Diggerette... What else ya got going?
I been huntign through fridge for seeds for swap, eading a good book I couldn't put down and messing around. Doign everythign but cleanign house which I need to get too.
Here, I tried to make a corsage from the plastic I had. Uggggggg I can't do bows. This one turning evry which way but wher e I want it and refuse to show bck wher e I got two tons of glue holdign things together. LOL
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 4, 2008
11:09 AM Post #4359633
| and then I was messign with the wine glass. Had an idea of sorts but it not workign out. Was playing with the silk flowers I picke dup the other day and then saw some of this sparkley bow stuf f and got it to see what it woudl look like in glass.
Can ya tell I don't iron pillow cases. LOL 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 4, 2008
12:25 PM Post #4359910
| Star, beautiful corsage! Really! I love the form and how your roses aren't facing all the same way. And yes, I can tell you don't iron pillow cases. LOL. That's why I hate setting up to take pictures. I can never find anything nice and straight. Anyway, great job Star! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 4, 2008
12:33 PM Post #4359945
| Hey Star, My favorite are the flowers flowing around the glass. Very dynamic. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 4, 2008
2:32 PM Post #4360307
| Hello everyone,
Just calling in quickly, got another family birthday here! My brother's 50th. We are having a doo in the local pub.. live bands, including my daughter's rock band,should be fun!
Well done Star! (that's your new name), really nice corsage and glass arrangement. Great idea having the flowers on the outside, I didn't think of that. Thankyou and keep up the great work everyone!!
Hand tie with blue roses
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 4, 2008
4:59 PM Post #4360646
| Terri,Fantastic hand tie!
have fun at the pub. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 4, 2008
6:19 PM Post #4360931
| Beautiful hand tie Terri!
Lets se e if you can do that after a night in the pub. LOL Have fun at the Birthday Party! Rock on! : ) |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 5, 2008
9:20 AM Post #4362933
| Terri, you raised some cool kids. One kicks butt with tai kwon do, and the other's a rock star! Sounds like a lot fun in your family. Hope you had a great time.
You should have brought that handtie in for New Years. Blue and silver! Did you spray the roses and grass? Or were the roses dyed? That can't be its natural color, can it? However it was done, it's a rockin handtie you put together. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
9:54 AM Post #4362988
| Good Morning Everyone!!
I woke up early to make the "simple" hand tie bouget and I say it is not simple. I had a hard time with it, the stems bend, petals fall off, the shape changes Maybe I should use only carnations. I'll buy some more and try that. 
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 5, 2008
10:02 AM Post #4363007
| Oh that's pretty Diggerette!!!!!! : ) Makes me hungry. Reminds me of strawberries and cream cheese cake. That sure is a pretty shade of pink. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 5, 2008
10:10 AM Post #4363029
| Adele, that is sooo pretty! I see you already have an admirer.
I love the ring of alstro lilies around the carnations. It's much more interesting than if you used only carnations. Is it standing on its own too? Terri will be so proud as I am. Nice touch with the ribbon and pearl pin too. Simply lovely.
Morning Star, now that you mentioned it, it does look like strawberry cream cheese. Yummy!
Edited to say, I meant your feline admirer.
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
10:13 AM Post #4363039
| Thank you Starlight for your kind comment. You're so nice. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
11:05 AM Post #4363231
| SNAP to Karma, I typed a reply to Star and then exercised! for the first time in a looong time. I need a sports bra and a belly bra.LOL.
Thank you Karma,I'm so happy you like it. It means a lot to me. I need all the encouragement I can get. Alf,my cat, liked it too. Why don't I like it? I think those directiions aren't specific enough for me. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
11:13 AM Post #4363254
| I love it and for the same reason as Karma said. The astro sets it off perfectly. Great job!!
Morning all. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
11:26 AM Post #4363289
| Thank you so much,Pupil. O.K. Now, I'm ready to to make the natural container design. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
6:43 PM Post #4364780
| Hi Everyone,
I made a natural container using the cut off stems of the roses, carnations, lillies and cinnamon sticks. I hot glued them onto brown paper that was wrapped around a plastic container.It was great fun. What's next?
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
6:53 PM Post #4364812
| Here's a top view.
It's Saturday night. Did this cafe get it's liquor license yet?? Anyone care for some shots? I'll serve some coffee later on. :)
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
7:04 PM Post #4364857
| I am always up for shots. What will you have. I love Goldschlauger.
Great natural. Love the cinnamon!!
I went out today to get my little container for pot of fleurs and learned something today. For those who don't know I have only been gardening since this summer. Anyway, I had propagated some beautiful swiss ivy. It was hanging all around the sides of the container. Apparently it is not as hardy as it's cousin the common ivy, for it was Kaput. I am devastated. I had been training it just how I wanted it for several months.
Oh well, on a grand note, I found these in the back yard. I am praying for a very early spring to see what all is back there. There is no telling what will pop up in the "Treasure Trove" aka backyard.
Anyone know what they are? I don't. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
7:06 PM Post #4364866
| They are very small but LOTS in this area. I will explore more tomorrow when it is warmer. I have already dug up over 200 bulbs out of it. I refuse to leave any plants in this yard before... 
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
7:37 PM Post #4364972
| Pupil, Sorry, I can't afford Goldschlauger :) How about some Tequila! Anyone else?
I don't know what they are either but they'll look amazing when they all bloom.
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 5, 2008
8:14 PM Post #4365102
| Pup[il.. They look like they might be Narcissises ( man that a tough word to say: ) ) That would be my guess. I got a pile of them sittign in flats in the back of my truck in pot s that was gathered up from the wild.
Digger... How cute! Like how ya use dthe stems and the cinnamon sticks like that. : )
Anybody know how long they and daffodils will last once cut in an arrangement? |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
8:45 PM Post #4365199
| Star, that is a questions for the gurus. I can't even identify a flower. lol.
Diggerette, looks great lit. Do you have any fatter, squatty candles? lol. That is the only way I can think to describe them. I think it needs to be a little larger on the candle. BUT, that is just my thought. Either way, it is fantastic and exceeds anything I can do. Now that bottle beside it, have you any limes?
These are some other bulbs I dug up out of the yard. They are unknowns as well. Oh, to let ya'll know, we did not move into the house until after flowering season. I had never owned a plant before this (34, sad huh). But the yard was fantastic and I was hooked. So, I can't wait to see them in bloom!! A gardener loved this yard once, the owners afterwards and afterwards apparently did not. It is very overgrown with Ivy and Monkey Grass. I could sell it by the truck loads and still not be rid of it. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
8:46 PM Post #4365204
| "The Treasure Trove" 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
8:48 PM Post #4365212
| Bet ya have these too, star. Spider lilies. This is the only thing I have seen blooming in the back. 
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 5, 2008
9:09 PM Post #4365299
| Pupil.. From the size and shape of leaf coming out I would say the one in your hand is an Amaryliss. Oh ya only a few hundred of them red spider lilies . They multiply like bunnies. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
9:12 PM Post #4365318
| Hi Pupil, I forgot to say thank you for your compliment. Thank you pupil! And thanks for being so sweet. I agree a larger candle would balance it out better. Good eye. Here it is again with the candle adjusted. Sorry, no lemon, who needs lemon anyway? Cheers!
Wow! You are so lucky to have all that land and you still have flowers blooming. How great! What are your plans for "The Treasure Gove"?
That thing you have in your hand looks ...Well do I dare say it, it looks like something from
a dog porn magazine. LOL It's very funny.
Hi Star, Thank you, I'm glad you liked my container. I used a hot glue gun to put on the sticks. I love using that hot glue gun.
I don't think daffodils last very long, maybe 3 or 4 days. I haven't experienced it but I read that daffodils will cause other flowers to wilt.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 5, 2008
9:26 PM Post #4365385
| Hello everyone,
Gosh, you have all been busy, it's such a treat for me to come and find your lovely creations in the cafe!
We had a great night and the music was brilliant ! Thanks Karma! I'm so proud of both my girls!! The younger one sang two solo numbers, I had tears streaming down my face!!!!
The blue handtie, thanks for liking it!! I used bear grass and sprayed it silver. The roses are dyed, they haven't invented a hybrid blue rose yet, although they are working on it! I bought these at the floristry warehouse, they were in blue water!!
If anyone wants to try to make these blue roses for a bit of fun, put white roses in blue ink after 2/3 days they start to turn first green then blue. White roses in red ink are worth a try too, they become a lovely pink.
Adele, I cannot believe that is your first hand tie!! It is marvelous, no joke!!! I know just how tricky that must have been, and very adventurous. You did really well, it's so hard to keep the stems in your hand whilst trying to add more and spiral at the same time. It looks like candy floss, we get at the fairground.
I agree about the instructions, I have other instructions for hand ties, that might help. will post another time.
Tha natural container is really lovely, I love the use all stems and everything apprroach it's what the dutch floral designers do. Use everything no waste philosophy, I think it's great.It must have taken you ages to glue the stems on Well done! I hope you continue with your fresh, creative ideas, you really have a flare for this, Thankyou !!!! I'll have a coffee please, if you're making it!!!
Hi Traci, so sorry to hear you lost your ivy! Daffodils everywhere, almost flowering, really shouldn't be moved 'in the green' as they say. Not really used in floral arrangements, the hollow stems make it almost impossible to get into oasis. If you do pot them up ,they could be in a pot et fleurs! I have some minature ones to use. If you have the time to let them flower where they are, then dig them up, but dont take off the leaves for 6 wks after flowering, they store the food for next years blooms.
Hi Star, Daffs do best on their own in water!!!!!! If you cut them in the bud stage, they won't open until they are in water. Our florists sell bundles of them out of water. As long as the room is cool, they will last 4/5 days in water, but change it everyday, daffs give a poison out in the water so they need to be ALONE!!
It has taken me ages to type this!! ...going to put the kettle on! This year I hope to improve my computer skills!!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
January 5, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4365412
| ROTFLMAO. Thanks for the laugh!!!
That really makes a difference with the candle. Verrry pretty.
Your right, no needs for a lemon, cheers back at ya. Hmmm...actually sounds good.
For now the Treasure Trove is on hold. I am going to continue to remove the HATED ivy and see what else I can find. Crap, I have erased this three times trying to think of the correct way to say this...so, I am getting the big D, so not sure what is going to happen. That is why I am getting MY BULBS. LOL. Here's to hoping for a early spring so I can find ALL the bloomers!!
THIS is going with me as well!! 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
January 5, 2008
10:12 PM Post #4365608
| Geesh, Traci, I can't believe you all have all those flowers budding and blooming. I agree with Star on the Narcissus and the Amaryllis...both lovely flowers.
Rats...it will be another month before I see any color in this dreary zone. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
10:33 PM Post #4365730
| Pupli, I know,right! I laugh just thinking about it.
Oh yeah, I did the big D too about 20 years ago.If I could I would help you dig it all up.
Terri, Thank you so much!! I'm having a blast. I'm glad you had a "rocking" time with your family. Your family sounds wonderful. And your coffee is ready, sugar and cream? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 5, 2008
10:55 PM Post #4365838
| No dog porn allowed in the building ok?!!!!!!!
No sugar thanks man ! chill dude! or as my kids say, CHILLAX mum! chill and relax.
Hi Shar, nice to see you! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
11:28 PM Post #4365986
| Pupil? You heard Terri. Please put it down now.LOL
Terri, O.K. no sugar for you. I like "chillax". I'm going to say that to my 4th and 5th graders.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 5, 2008
11:41 PM Post #4366025
| have you gone to Costa Rica or Brazil for the coffee beans?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok I'm 'Chillaxed' I can wait!! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 5, 2008
11:50 PM Post #4366050
| Yes! I went to Costa Rica. Only the freshest coffee beans for you! Be back soon. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
12:18 AM Post #4366115
| After such a long wait, I hope to have a snack thrown in too!!! I'm a bit peckish... |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
12:26 AM Post #4366129
| Please don't be offended by my post when I get my coffee! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
1:09 AM Post #4366259
| Oh I heard about the fight delays from Costa Rica, never mind ,I'll make do with the old jar of nescafe' I found! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
1:34 AM Post #4366312
| I found a few flowers in the cafe kitchen...
Arranging a group of the same flowers or the same colours is called 'blocking'
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
1:42 AM Post #4366333
| Another view,
Plant material used, Staice, thistle,Chrysanths,Roses,Alstromeria
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
1:44 AM Post #4366337
| Hey Terri, I think everyone has gone nighty night on you! LOL
As always, the flower arrangements are gawgus!!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
1:47 AM Post #4366343
| Hey Misty, there you are! How have you been? I was wondering about you!
Yeah, looks like they've all gone!!!!!!!! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
1:49 AM Post #4366350
| I am good thanks! How bout yourself? Been busy with all the holiday hubub, Brandon's birthday, completing the green house, Brandon flunking his driver's test! Oh am I ever glad the holiday's are over! LOL
Got all the plants moved to the new green house today and just sat out there for a while and admired and enjoyed the fruits of our labors! LOL
I will prob be joining the other's soon as Sienna is wanting to go to bed and she won't go without me! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
2:01 AM Post #4366377
| I know what you mean, glad the holidays are over and they will be back at school on monday!!
Sorry to hear about the driving test, hope it doesn't knock his confidence too much.
Great to hear your plants are nice and snug in their new home!
Thanks for popping in, it's always nice to see you.
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:06 AM Post #4366386
| Oh mine already went back to school, thank goodness!
He pulled out in front of a dump truck, which was so shocking to me! I think he was over confident and extremely nervous, but has been a bit of a 'cocky' driver since he started almost! I told him no matter what he should have waited till there was NOTHING in sight! I told him several times on the way there that he needed to pay close attention to EVERYTHING, but I guess it went in one ear and right out the other!!!
It was SO nice to have enough room to actually sit in there and enjoy them!!!
Thanks for the welcome, I just tend to lurk around since I haven't made anything for ya all yet! Shamey Shamey on me! LOL |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
2:18 AM Post #4366412
| You don't have to make anything!!! it's not the LAW around here, there is no penalty fine, honest!!!!
At this cafe you can come sit and chat, have a coffee...if you're lucky it arrives!!
Well, he will learn from this 'cocky' behavoiur, I'm sure, eventually!
They know it all, we know nothing, we had no life before they existed!!!!! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:21 AM Post #4366415
| Glad to know it isn't "LAW" to make something! :) I could see my cuppa coming all the way for London! HE HE HE Although, I could say I actually got something from there! LOL
Yep, they know it all and we know NUTTIN! Now we have to go 30+ miles on Wednesday for him to try again, and he better not be stupid this time! ARGGGGGGG He is in the A+ program, he knows better! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
2:31 AM Post #4366431
| Trying again so soon? Well good luck to him for wednesday. Just tell him your English friend said
'CHILLAX' it's my new word! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:33 AM Post #4366436
| LOL I read that earlier and thought it was pretty COOL! I will be sure to let him know that I have a friend from London that told him to "CHILLAX"! He will probably ask me what LALA land I am in for thinking I have friends from London! HA HA HA |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
2:43 AM Post #4366448
| Well, we are friends! just tell him you go to a cafe in cyber space to meet me!
He won't think you're a nutter. |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:45 AM Post #4366454
| Yes, we are, BUT HE HE HE HE LMAO @ TERRI! LOL
He already thinks I am at least partially NUTSO! HA HA HA |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
2:50 AM Post #4366456
| it keeps us off the streets!!! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
2:52 AM Post #4366460
| Hi TC, how bout a cuppa for a newby in the cafe?
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
2:52 AM Post #4366461
| snap |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:53 AM Post #4366462
| WOW weed_woman, that is cool! What is that anyway? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
2:55 AM Post #4366465
| Hi Mistygardener (MG) its an Artichoke flower. I first saw them in a flower arrangement I bought from the markets last year. It looks like a huge Scotch thistle, but no thorns! It has taken awhile to flower though!
Sue |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:56 AM Post #4366467
| Thanks, Sue, that is really neat looking! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
2:56 AM Post #4366468
| I just checked my blog and I planted it on August 18th 07. It was a small 4" seedling. I'm hoping to get some seed from it and start my own. I love them. I've never eaten them however. Have you? |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
2:59 AM Post #4366470
| Can't say I have ever eaten artichoke, and donno that I will either! LOL I just think the flower is really cool! I bought some Dark Opal Purple Basil Seeds just because I thought the foliage was beautiful, then learned it even flowers. I am not much of a salad eater, so just wanted it for the look. :) |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
3:15 AM Post #4366489
| Hi there Weed woman!! How are you? come in, I'm expecting a fresh batch of coffee from Cota Rica anytime now!
What is that beautiful flower? absolutely gorgeous. Imagine the fun we could have with that in here?
Thanks for coming in, you are very generous to bring such a pretty flower all the way from down under for us.
Have a seat, while I put the kettle on!
I got the 'while you were typing other posts were made' I told you I was slow at typing!!!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
3:22 AM Post #4366506
| I don't like the taste of artichoke, so I am going to grow it for the flower's and foliage! Will it flower in the first year? how tall do they grow? could be good for my allotment.
Brew's ready!
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
3:23 AM Post #4366511
| Is it decaf, cause now it is time for me to be sleeping! LOL |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
3:30 AM Post #4366528
| I dunno! the coffee is coming via diggerette!! Anyway, if you are sleepy, it's time to sleep!
Nice talking to you and please don't be a stranger!!!
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mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
3:31 AM Post #4366534
| I might just surprise you one of these days with a floral arrangement, but don't hold your breath! LOL
Always nice chatting in here with all the nice folks, cuppas, and flowers! :) |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
4:34 AM Post #4366579
| Thanks misty!
Sue, I enjoyed reading your latest blog entry. I love peonies too, next time I find some I'll make something with them for you! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
5:15 AM Post #4366607
| purple basil, with flower, for mistygardener (MG) I was given a seedling in late November and this is it now.
Hi TC. Its taken 5 months for the Artichoke to flower, and this is probly not the best climate for them. Its too humid here in summer. You should do quite well with it I think. I planted mine in early spring, but a friend of mine planted some in late spring and hers did much better than mine in the leaf. I must pop around and see her tomorrow to see if she has flowers. I will get a pic if she allows and pop one in the cafe tomorrow night if able. (No promises)
I like cut flowers and quite regularly bring the garden indoors. Everything is a bit soggy though right now, so when it dries out a bit i might have a go at an arrangement. I like to use xanadu leaves, Cycad leaves, bird-of-paradise (strelitzia) flowers and red hot pokers (kniphofia) to name a few. I also have Centaurea, which is a bit like Senecio cineraria "Silver Dust", but has a purple flower (not very often) and lasts a long time in a vase.
I read the last flower pot cafe last week and it has taken me all this time to catch up and join in, but yesterday, while shopping in a place called "Bizzare, bizzare" I saw heaps of interesting things that could be used for a floral arrangement. I will have to nab something bizzare next time I'm there.
Sue
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
5:21 AM Post #4366610
| Sue, are you sure that is purple basil? it looks like salvia to me!!!!!!!!! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
5:32 AM Post #4366614
| Whoops, forgot i put picture in, and put another picture in! You are right, its Salvia Bonfire. DOH! 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
5:33 AM Post #4366615
| Hey TC, just been looking at your blog. You went to Chelsea! You lucky thing! I would love to come over one year and see it. Mmmmmm! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
January 6, 2008
5:49 AM Post #4366621
| Ok, well It's a bit too late for coffee, else I won't sleep, but I am going to have a slice of carrot cake, then it's off to beddy byes for me.
See ya TC! Be in Aussie gardening tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting the rest of your coffee connoisseurs
Sue
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
5:58 AM Post #4366625
| Oh yes Chelsea flower show, it was fabulous, I enjoyed every minute of it! Last year was the first time that I have been, the only slightly annoying thing was that you can't buy any plants until the last day. Still, I bought a t.shirt and a mug! Hampton Court was really good, spend spend spend, you just can't help yourself!!!
I stocked up with loads of perennials. Both are worth a visit if ever you were able to come!
Chelsea in May
Hampton Court in July
That's more like it...purple basil!!
Oh ,I like the sound of that shop you have with interesting floristry stuff, bizare sounds my kinda thing!!
I hope you do have a go... mate! no pressure, chillax is my new word this week! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
6:06 AM Post #4366629
| Sleep well and thanks for coming! Nice to see your flowers even if they aren't in arrangements.I'll put them in our cafe garden.
Your ranunculus looks like poppies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Traci loves them, she will be pleased. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 6, 2008
7:02 AM Post #4366648
| Good Morning All,
I hope everyone is chillaxing this morning.
Here's your coffee Terri, cream with no sugar. Enjoy! Anyone else?
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 6, 2008
7:41 AM Post #4366668
| Hi Weed_Woman, Love that artichoke. I didn't know artichokes produced such a beautiful flower.
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
January 6, 2008
8:31 AM Post #4366701
| Morning Everybody! : )
Thanks for the coffee Digger.. I was getting worried about ya. Figured you got down there and decided to sight see while ya was gathering coffee beans.
Oh cool! Thistles.. I have tons of them wees growing in my yard. What kind of paint do ya use to spray flowers with?
Thanks so much for the info on the Daffodils. I had no idea they would react like that with other flowers.
I can't wait finally next week can get to the flower shop and get some real, fresh flowers finally!!!!!!! Just hope I don't get lost again like last time.
Weed woman. Great idea with using an artichoke. I have never seen them flower. I have eaten them, and I wouldn't try and eat it now that it hs goen to flower. You may find it a bit bitter tasting. They taste good fried up in a mix with things like zuchinni and squash and onions and tomatoes. I haven't eaten one just by itself alone yet.
Gonan get to 66 today. Finally some warmth again and wil probaby spend most of the day out surveying the rest of the damage from the artic blast.
I been busy making kitchen kaddi's for the spring craft show.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
January 6, 2008
8:39 AM Post #4366715
| Woah, looked what I've missed! Where do I start?
Adele, I don't know what to say about your natural container. It blew me away! Gorgeous and innovative. I have mine set up but I was going to do something very similar to the instructions. After seeing yours, I'm thinking twice. I have no imagination. . .must try harder. In my opinion though, that arrangement would look prettier by itself (without the candle). I love the top view. I didn't know you had those lovely roses from looking at the side view. Beautiful arrangement Adele.
Traci, I'm so excited to see what your flowers turn out to be. That is an awesome backyard. I wish I lived closer. I would definitely come help you dig them all out. The big "D" is for DIG, DIG, DIG. Your suggestion for Adele in using a fatter and squatty candles is right on target! I wholeheartedly agree. Sorry to hear about your swiss ivy. I know exactly how disappointed you are. I love a canna that I grew from seed. I soaked and nicked about 10 seeds, and only one came up. I babied it, but apparently not enough. It died in the freeze. . .thought the greenhouse was enough to protect it.
Star, I don't know anything about daffs in arrangements, but that thread "beginning cut flowers" in the market growers forum prompted me to buy a book called "specialty cut flowers" by allan armitage. I was going to order the book you recommended but it costed 23.10, 2 dollars away from free shipping! So I went with the other book. . .I liked that it had over 600 pages! The farmer flowers has an old and new edition, should I get the new one? I will order it if I can find something for $2, possibly a board book for my little Peyton.
Teri, thanks for that info on the daffodils. I didn't know that! I will leave mine as pot et fleurs then. I love your "blocking" arrangement. I've never done anything like that before. I've "blocked" in parallels, but doing it in a vertical fashion like yours looks difficult. I will have to try it one day.
Chilax is my word of the day. It's Chilax Sunday. Great temps in the garden today. . 75F!
Welcome weed woman! That is the coolest flower I've ever seen. It reminds me of live corals. I've seen pics of Chrissy100's Australian garden, I bet you have some cool things in it too. Your ranunculus looks like poppies to me too!
Morning Adele and Star! I love a cuppa please. |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
January 6, 2008
12:28 PM Post #4367293
| Hey all, and good morning!
Sue, thanks for sharing your pic of the purple basil, and I liked the salvia as well! :)
I need some very strong java since I stayed up so late and got up way too early! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
4:54 PM Post #4368107
| Thankyou for the coffee Adele, it was well worth the wait!
Hello everyone! glad you are having a chillaxed sunday.
Just watched Liverpool play a boring game, wasting my time with rubbish football, nevermind!
Please Karma, just make your arrangement and chillax! don't worry if you think someone else's is more creative. it's the making and admiring that we all love to do!
Star, I use metalic gold and silver decoration spray, and car paint spray!!!
You can buy florists plant spray if you want to pay megabucks!! all the same you kill and preserve the flower!Hope ypu manage to get to the flower shop before wednesday and you can come to the flower club!! What's in the kitchen caddy?
Hi misty, I can recommend the coffee, it's really smooth! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
January 6, 2008
7:23 PM Post #4368615
| Hi everyone,
I hope you are all chillaxin'.
Hi Karma, I'm glad you liked it.Thank you. I agree, that candle was not right. I took it apart already.
I was just thinking, wouldn't it be great if we could all go to Chelsea, London and go to the flower show? Now, that sounds like fun!
Coffee is ready. help yourselves.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
January 6, 2008
7:46 PM Post #4368695
| Ohhh that is so sweet Adele! It looks handmade, are you a potter? Thankyou!
I'm chillaxin', but dreading the treck to work tomorrow in the freezing cold.
By the way, I was going to say the same about the candle! but I thought you did a fantasic job, following the design anyway.
Yes, come over to Chelsea, the floral design marquee is out of this world and the perfume in the room knocks you out! Well |
