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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 14, 2008
10:32 PM Post #4810323
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This year the Chelsea Flower Show dates are 20-24 May.
There are 3 Themes for the floral design marquee, one is 'Forces of Nature'
I will be going to the show and will post pics of the displays.
Hope you will all think about joining in on cut flowers for our own show!
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
April 15, 2008
7:38 AM Post #4811443
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How great is that you are actually going to be there. Can't wait to see the posts. Can't imagine designing anything even close to display for such a show. |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
April 16, 2008
3:53 PM Post #4818108
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Can't wait! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
April 17, 2008
4:50 AM Post #4821146
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Forces of nature? Well, I could post a pic of all my smashed down cosmos from the wind, or the dug up pansies from the dogs?
I'll try to think of something more arty farty. Are we going to post them before, or after the Chelsea show?
Sue |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
April 17, 2008
12:43 PM Post #4822595
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HAHAHAHAHA!!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 17, 2008
6:17 PM Post #4823941
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Hi Candee,SW gardener and Sue!
Thats a good question Sue, I don't know, what shall we do everyone? Wait to get inspired by the show or have a go before we see what the designers do? Lets talk about it!! |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
April 18, 2008
11:31 AM Post #4826925
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I don't have much to work with right now, so I'll have to do my 'forces of nature' later in the season. I've got a floral frog around here somewhere...just have to find it.
Steven
ps: an idea though that just came into my head so I need to find that frog! |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 18, 2008
6:47 PM Post #4828726
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What ya all think about this. I don't have a whole lot goign on in the flower department yet either, but how abotu we start makign stuff as we can and getting pics together and then maybe after you come back from the show or right before the show we have our own show.
That will give us several weeks then to try and get some creative ideas and juices and maybe some flowers going.
So what does everybody think???????? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
April 19, 2008
3:50 AM Post #4830585
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Sounds good Star! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 19, 2008
8:53 AM Post #4830948
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Hi Steven, Do we have a man designer with us? great! hope you find your frog.
Thats is a good idea Star, no reason why we cant start putting things together until we all decide what to do.
I wasn't sure whether to put the themes all on one thread or to have them seperate, anyway we have the themes now, so thats all that matters!
Our show will be fantastic, we have designers from all over the world here on cut flowers!
I'm sure we will have lots of fun preparing for it and I can't wait to see what YOU all make!!
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
April 19, 2008
9:09 AM Post #4830987
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Hey Sue, Star, Terri and Steven,
Very funny ,Sue and true!
Forces of nature,interesting! I'll be thinking about this one.
Adele
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 19, 2008
4:44 PM Post #4832507
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Hi Adele, Glad to hear you are thinking about it!
who likes Arty Farty ? ... What is Arty Farty? ... Is Modern Arty and Traditional Farty? !!!!! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
April 19, 2008
7:30 PM Post #4832946
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I think arty farty means art being pretentious |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
April 20, 2008
4:00 AM Post #4834630
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yeah, thats it! You know, I make an arrangement for 50cents and sell it for $500 in an arty farty place! (phhhhfff, I wish) |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 20, 2008
11:07 AM Post #4835473
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Hi Steven.. Glad your joining us. Always great to see creativitivy from another person. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
April 20, 2008
12:56 PM Post #4836099
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Hi everyone, welcome Steven, now what is that idea you got? Sue that is a great idea for this theme and likely simple to produce LOL.
Forces of nature, I really have to think on this one cause nothing comes to mind.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
April 20, 2008
8:39 PM Post #4837864
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Looking forward to this. . . |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
April 21, 2008
5:19 AM Post #4839838
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I win! 
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diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
April 21, 2008
7:31 AM Post #4839989
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jeez, that's some force of nature!
Cute dog, he looks concerned for that poor little tree. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
April 21, 2008
7:38 AM Post #4840008
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You called it Sue, that is a winner if I ever saw one. I see now why you have a "boat garden"  |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
April 21, 2008
7:55 AM Post #4840043
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Oh gosh Sue, that looks terrible. Hope everything is okay. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
April 21, 2008
10:15 AM Post #4840514
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I was walking home admiring the new blooms on the trees and I thought of the life cycle as being a powerful force of nature. So here are some blooms being quietly forceful. 
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
April 21, 2008
10:56 AM Post #4840744
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Oh Adele, that is a lovely gathering and lovely thought. Great job, what are the flowers if you know? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
April 22, 2008
3:47 AM Post #4845099
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Hey Adele, I love the winged seeds, what are they? Thanks for bringing in some flowers. That should set off some ideas for us all!
I hadn't noticed the little tree till you mentioned it, how funny! Its a paperbark and they love water! They pop up all over the place. Do you want one? Poor Leo was concerned because he was getting water in his eyes! He follows me anywhere, rain hail or shine!
Thanks Karma, but it all drained away overnight and we've had 2 days of sunshine to dry out, (still have to wear gumboots around the lawn) The tanks are full and I haven't had to water anything for quite some time! So its all good. |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
April 22, 2008
7:01 AM Post #4845226
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Hi haighr and Sue, thanks and sorry, I don't know the names of the trees,I'm guessing the winged seeds are some sort of maple. I'm glad its all good in the land down under.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 22, 2008
6:06 PM Post #4848458
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Adele, Sorry, I totally missed your post . It's a pretty arrangement and I love your vase. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 1, 2008
9:06 PM Post #4894071
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My ticket has arrived! I'm starting to get excited about the show... |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 2, 2008
7:06 AM Post #4895439
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Oh you lucky dog you! Can't wait to see the photos. |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
6:32 PM Post #4898125
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Hi everyone, thanks for the welcomes :)
sorry I haven't been on, I just finished moving and still haven't found my frog...I assume it's in with the rest of my vases ect. so I'll have to find those boxes.
My idea was some mini daffodils sort of spiraled around some blue spruce(if that makes sense) but the mini daffs are gone now :( I've got a bunch of plants outside in pots from my previous garden so I'll have to see if I can create anything from that.
Steven
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SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
9:41 PM Post #4898960
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heres my force of nature, since I was seriously lacking in flowers to use aside from some flowering almond branches, I decided my force of nature is texture.
edited for spelling :)
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SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
9:43 PM Post #4898964
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here's a bit of close-up 
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 5, 2008
8:57 AM Post #4908700
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I like the way you think SW, very clever idea for the force of nature. The pine needles in the mix of textures really sets it off and then to have thought of the separate but incorporated mix of petals is genius. Great arrangement. What are those little variegated leaves?
Candee |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 5, 2008
1:09 PM Post #4909783
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Hi Candee! Thanks, I'm glad you like my arrangement :) The variegated leaves are a variety of Jacobs Ladder, but I forget the name. Theres also some Dicentra and Meadow Rue leaves. The flowering almond is just starting to open up now.
Steven |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 5, 2008
1:31 PM Post #4909888
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Oh yes Steven the dicentra, I see it now. You are a bit behind us as my almond is already finished. Wish the blooms would last longer, it seems to be one of my shortest blooming plants of all. I
Jacobs Ladder, yes that word is always on the tip of my tongue, but can never seem to get it out when I need to. |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 5, 2008
4:57 PM Post #4910737
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I really like the almond, the one outside hasn't quite opened yet either, it's been unseasonably cool aound here...The Dicentras are just starting aswell.
I'm looking forward to seeing actual pictures from the flower show, it's going to be fun.
BTW, I like your arrangement Diggerette, the taller branch brings fireworks to mind.
I like the addition of the maple flowers, less showy blooms and seeds of some trees are so often overlooked.
Steven |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
7:31 AM Post #4913307
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Morning all,
I have to tell you that I actually woke up in the middle of the night Adele thinking of your arrangement and thinking of the character you gave it for the forces of nature. I stayed awake a while thinking about what the force of nature means to me and am sure I will come up with something sometime.
Thanks again for the inspiration.
Steven, I was just posting on another thread the beauty of DG is how great it is that we can enjoy others' gardens long before our own are in bloom and then again long after. Keep us posted with yours.
Candee |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
11:18 AM Post #4914098
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Thanks Candee :) I'll be making more arrangements once more is blooming outside, the delphiniums should be blooming in a month or so :) I'll keep you all posted.
Steven |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 6, 2008
1:54 PM Post #4914737
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Hi Steven, Interesting selection of foliage used in your arrangement, nice contrasts in colours and textures.
Like the way the flowers are in their own container... clever!
I haven't seen variagated Jacobs ladder before! look forward to seeing more of your arrangements and garden. Lucky you to have Delphiniums, I have tried several times to grow them, but they end up being eaten by slugs every time. LoL!!
Hi Candee, Don't stay awake all night thinking about flowers, LoL!! Love the way one idea bounces off another, when we see each others ideas.
I haven't had any ideas yet. No doubt something will come to me eventually!
Only 2 weeks to go! |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4921762
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Hi Terri, thanks for the compliments :) I really like that jacob ladder, it's loaded with bloom stalks this year so it should be really nice once the blue flowers are out.
I should take some pics of my 'garden' so you can see it, I recently moved so all my plants are in pots, it's an arrangement in itself!
Delphiniums are tricky, I've only ever managed to keep to alive, the one I've had for atleast 12 years so it came with me :)
Steven |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
May 8, 2008
7:17 AM Post #4922938
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Morning All,
Candee, I understand, forces of nature is such a broad and complex concept that it is hard to focus on one idea. I hope you think of something soon and get a good night sleep. I know you'll make a beautiful arrangemwnt when you do. BTW, I love the presents you made Terri!
Steven,Wow what a brillant idea using textures for representing force of nature. Adaptation is certainly one of the most powerful forces of nature. I just bougt a jacobs ladder for the first time not knowing anything about it other than it is native to the northeast and it likes shade. I'm glad to hear it has a pretty bloom
Hi Terri!
Adele |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 8, 2008
9:36 AM Post #4923404
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Thanks for the encouragement Adele, sure I will come up with something eventually? |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 8, 2008
11:03 AM Post #4923761
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Thanks Adele :)
I'm sure you'll come up with something Candee, maybe we just need more warmth to get thinking. It's been so cold here and it's MAY!
Steven |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 8, 2008
5:41 PM Post #4925349
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Sorry you are still in the chill zone Steven, won't be much longer I hope. Has warmed up a bit here, but raining again. I actually transplanted a few things in the rain today as I took the day off and didn't want to miss getting a few garden things accomplished. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 8, 2008
6:38 PM Post #4925523
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Hi Adele and Steven and Candee!
It's less than 2 weeks until Chelsea. Apart from the floral design marquee, Is there anything else you would like me to try to take photos of?
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 8, 2008
7:22 PM Post #4925694
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Yep, take pics of everything. LOL You won;'t have to look at the displays cuz you wil be to buzy taking pics. Can't wait til ya go and get back.
Steve.. what a neat idea and concept. I been goign crazy trying to think of what forces of nature would represent. Stil thinking and hopefulyl somethign wil come soon. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 8, 2008
8:25 PM Post #4926017
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Hi Star, ok I'll try my best to take pics of everything!! |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 8, 2008
11:22 PM Post #4927067
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It's supposed to be warm here...but it isn't *sigh* last summer was rather cool so hopefully this summer is a little warmer.
Star, An idea for a force of nature, you could try light(the sun)...maybe use alot of different yellow flowers or you could try wind and motion, maybe make an arrangement that looks like it was blown in the wind...just a few ideas :)
Steven |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 9, 2008
7:32 AM Post #4927756
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I had that blowing in the wind idea as an upcoming theme for the arrangements forum. That is a good idea as well for the forces of nature, thanks for the reminder Steve. Terri, you and whomever you are going with should take turns with taking photos, then you would at least get to see half of the show .
Steve I sure hope you get some warmth soon. You should visit the cafe and get some hot tea or a nice cocktail and put your feet up and relax while you are waiting. |
SW_gardener
Southern Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 5b)
May 9, 2008
2:40 PM Post #4929486
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Well, good news! It's sunny out today!!! I was in the backyard watering some pots and next to the brick house it's hot! So hooooray for that!
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starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 9, 2008
8:55 PM Post #4930808
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Thanks Steve. That at least gives me some ideas to work with. Who knows by the time I get done, mine will probably look like a natural disadter and I will have racked my brain for nothing LOL.
Yep, there always a pot of tea around in the cafe and ya cna just help yourself. There cofee too, but usually not to much sugar since I use it all in my coffee ; ) |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 10, 2008
2:49 PM Post #4933357
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I told you it would get warmer Steve, yippee for you.
Star you are too funny, natural disaster LOL.
Well the cool temps and all that rain gave me an idea in the wee hours of the morn. What do you think of my Forces of Nature - "Snow and Ice"?
Bridal wreath of snow falling from overhead onto the tree peony drift on the ground settled over a thin layer of ice and snow and some of the ice is that nasty "blue ice"!
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 10, 2008
2:50 PM Post #4933359
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Gentle reminder for everyone,
"Beware, DO NOT EAT the Yellow Snow" 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 10, 2008
6:13 PM Post #4933956
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LOL Candee, you dag! Yellow snow, eeeewwww!
Your arrangement is beautiful and the description is quite fitting! well, I guess that settles it. Time to start arrangeing everyone! Keep your chit chat for the Cafe and post some pics!
you have been told |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 10, 2008
9:57 PM Post #4934691
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Sue LOL so glad you enjoyed my idea and when I woke up with the idea and thought of the yellow snow LOL, Steve said will your friend know what you mean and I said, YES everyone knows not to eat the yellow snow |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 10, 2008
10:00 PM Post #4934711
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Alright, I went outside early, started cutting floral material, got sidetracked, deadheaded all the flowers and did some weeding. Got back on track, made a cardboard box and glued sticks to it. Popped in some floral foam (in a plastic bag) filled it with water and poked in the stuff! Finished by lunchtime!
I call it "Aussie bushfire"
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 10, 2008
10:01 PM Post #4934716
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I had all this nice material that a friend gave me and it was ideal for the backdrop. This is a close up of the box (I only did the front) 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 10, 2008
10:02 PM Post #4934720
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I sacraficed a couple of Bromeliad flowers (which were nearly finished anyway) to use as flames 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 10, 2008
10:03 PM Post #4934727
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Also croton leaves, Aloe flowers, african fountain grass and A small leaved acalypha for filler 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 10, 2008
10:04 PM Post #4934731
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My peice-de-resistance (how DO you spell that) is a very fresh and new bird-of-paradise flower. I had fun, now go and make yours!
Oh yeah, the box was leaking water by the time I finished photographing the arrangement! LOL
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 10, 2008
10:12 PM Post #4934772
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Well first of all:
Pièce de résistance
Fabulous, and you sacrificed some of the broms, I am really impressed. The flame is wonderful! What a great "force of nature yu have created". That "Aussie Fire is on FIRE" Bring it on now folks the show is closer than yu think!
Candee
Now the competition is on, come and take the prize from Sue!!!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 11, 2008
9:30 AM Post #4936004
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OHH LAA!! INSPIRATIONAL... Thankyou both for this treat on a sunday morning!
Candee, What a beautiful arrangement! Snow and ice, you did a wonderful job. Love all the details with the tiny blue flowers and the pearl pins, great idea with the wreath overhead and the Peony is perfect plant material for snow! I am impressed, well done!
Sue, HOT HOT HOT! The colours are fantastic! The box of twigs looks very good, it must have taken a long time gluing them all on, but so worth the effort.
It really is a gorgeous mix of colours and textures. The crotons and broms really make it look like Aussie bush fire.The background cloth sets everything off lovely. You should be delighted with this arrangement, I think it's your best ever!
Well, I'd better get a move on! Thanks for the ideas.
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 12, 2008
2:54 AM Post #4939613
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Nice of you to say so Terri. I wish I'd had some yellows to lighten it up and I could have done more of a wind swept fire but theres still time. i may do another one if the urge strikes me. I've been cleaning windows all weekend! I'm not yet finished and plan to finish this weekend. Then its time to oil the veranda (2 years overdue) DH is not into home maintenance and we haave been here 6 years now. I started painting the veranda rails about 6 months ago, but came to a grinding halt when i had to move the golden cane palms. I still have one to move, so haven't yet re-started! I wish i had a house-handy-hubby! |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
May 12, 2008
3:59 PM Post #4941688
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Candee, Wow, your arrangement is exquisite,gorgeous and wonderful!
Sue, your arrangement is fantastic, wild,and hot,hot,hot!
Fire and ice, how poetic can you get? Hey, did you girls do that on purpose?:)
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
May 13, 2008
4:06 AM Post #4944155
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No, It was a 'Natural occurance' LOL |
diggerette
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
May 13, 2008
6:49 AM Post #4944264
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Hahahahahaha |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 16, 2008
12:48 PM Post #4960138
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Now I was going to tell Adele we had been "plotting" this for weeks!
Thanks for all your rave reviews - Just goes to show, great minds think alike!!! |
