tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post5177833741746790912..comments2024-03-29T05:49:06.416-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Our Azaleas Before the Rain}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-25944206489035761612015-04-21T14:46:19.646-04:002015-04-21T14:46:19.646-04:00Dearest Nataša,
Thank you and indeed, for a moment...Dearest Nataša,<br />Thank you and indeed, for a moment this looks utterly romantic!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-55018455927320510652015-04-21T14:13:38.011-04:002015-04-21T14:13:38.011-04:00So romantic!So romantic!Nataša https://www.blogger.com/profile/08632020616673124111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-41332193687012030212015-04-20T17:54:55.027-04:002015-04-20T17:54:55.027-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Thank you so much. The good thing...Dearest Deborah,<br />Thank you so much. The good thing is that this spot we can view from our breakfast area, the bay window in the kitchen and from our veranda and of course, when weahter permits, from the gazebo nearby!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-45814334585260791852015-04-20T16:42:23.602-04:002015-04-20T16:42:23.602-04:00The azaleas are just gorgeous Mariette! What a pre...The azaleas are just gorgeous Mariette! What a pretty setting you have for them.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-12193714016505695432015-04-20T15:47:10.437-04:002015-04-20T15:47:10.437-04:00Dearest Giga,
Thank you and yes, it certainly is b...Dearest Giga,<br />Thank you and yes, it certainly is big as a park and especially for European standards!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-54480271586753235702015-04-20T15:28:06.921-04:002015-04-20T15:28:06.921-04:00In your garden is like a park. Azaleas bloom beaut...In your garden is like a park. Azaleas bloom beautifully. Regards.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-9901309953085293692015-04-20T13:49:05.709-04:002015-04-20T13:49:05.709-04:00Dearest Miyako,
It will be hard for ever competing...Dearest Miyako,<br />It will be hard for ever competing with those picture perfect azaleas in Japan but we sure do enjoy ours. This year was not the best one as the rains have destroyed most delicate flowers, too soon. But we always can look forward to the next year - can't we?!<br />Sending you lots of hugs back from your American friend in Georgia.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-24697521084602057472015-04-20T08:02:23.903-04:002015-04-20T08:02:23.903-04:00Dearest Mariette; Oh, I also AM happy for you to ...Dearest Mariette; Oh, I also AM happy for you to be able to capture these beautiful azaleas before rain and seen from the wood trail must be WONDERFUL♡♡♡ Started to see varieties of them here and there blooming on fence (hope my English is correct :-) <br />I hope you will have a wonderful new week.<br />Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-37706652505409490632015-04-19T20:54:56.677-04:002015-04-19T20:54:56.677-04:00Chère Nathalie,
C'est vrai, la plupart des fle...Chère Nathalie,<br />C'est vrai, la plupart des fleurs détestent trop de pluie. Mais nous d'en profiter pour le moment que nous les avons. <br />Bises et bonne nouvelle semaine.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31880080390807003062015-04-19T13:23:20.576-04:002015-04-19T13:23:20.576-04:00Waouaw, quelle floraison, ah la pluie...... colère...Waouaw, quelle floraison, ah la pluie...... colère colère. Les narcisses et tulipes n'aiment pas non plus. <br />Bonne continuation Mariette<br />Grosses bisesNathailes SANTA MARIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452756545820555931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31973486042221435192015-04-18T21:34:06.357-04:002015-04-18T21:34:06.357-04:00Dearest Eli,
When you're outdoors it is such a...Dearest Eli,<br />When you're outdoors it is such a joy. But this year too wet for doing so.<br />Happy Sunday to you.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-37867011719139744152015-04-18T21:33:07.390-04:002015-04-18T21:33:07.390-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Yes, it was meant to be like this ...Dearest Tamago,<br />Yes, it was meant to be like this and we're lucky for having at least the photos.<br />In Japan I bet there are the very best azalea parks. When we visited in July, they were of course not blooming but beautiful shrubs we saw.<br />When the weather cooperates, we can enjoy them!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-82027128604052650532015-04-18T21:05:55.516-04:002015-04-18T21:05:55.516-04:00Liebe Ruth,
Ja danke, zarten Farben machen den gan...Liebe Ruth,<br />Ja danke, zarten Farben machen den ganzen Garten so schön im Frühling.<br />Auch liebe Grüsse und ein schöner Sonntag.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-6122374932125506852015-04-18T21:02:57.887-04:002015-04-18T21:02:57.887-04:00Dearest Carolyn,
Guess that no blossoms can handle...Dearest Carolyn,<br />Guess that no blossoms can handle anything more than a soft rain... <br />But we enjoyed them while they lasted!<br />Happy Sunday to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69660677437099929842015-04-18T10:53:18.579-04:002015-04-18T10:53:18.579-04:00Oh yes, a true dream - can just imagine lying down...Oh yes, a true dream - can just imagine lying down on the grass there, feeling them seeing them... So lovely dear Mariette:-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904816344146540984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-57846017304242285182015-04-18T06:51:55.516-04:002015-04-18T06:51:55.516-04:00I'm glad you captured these gorgeous images be...I'm glad you captured these gorgeous images before rain, and we got to see the beautiful blossoms :-) In my hometown, there is a big azalea park and in blooming season, they have lots of visitors. I haven't visited there forever. It's really nice you can enjoy them right in your yard :-)<br />Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33173539876758796802015-04-18T04:57:42.773-04:002015-04-18T04:57:42.773-04:00was habt ihr herrliche Azaleen liebe Mariette - si...was habt ihr herrliche Azaleen liebe Mariette - sie sind so<br />wundervoll anzusehen - ich liebe diese zarten Farben -<br /><br />liebe Grüße und ein wundervolles Wochenende <br /><br />Ruthkleine-creative-Welthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353289566538786194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-87510719142960123942015-04-18T02:43:59.800-04:002015-04-18T02:43:59.800-04:00Dearest Mariette,
Your Azaleas are making a prett...Dearest Mariette,<br /><br />Your Azaleas are making a pretty show in your lovely garden.<br />The rain is not the best for azaleas and camellias.<br />Happy weekend<br />Hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-67389396522786444962015-04-18T00:44:20.601-04:002015-04-18T00:44:20.601-04:00Dearest Karen,
Thank you and yes, the woodland wal...Dearest Karen,<br />Thank you and yes, the woodland walk keeps our feet clean and dry when the weather is rough. We enjoyed those azalea bushes also from our bay window view at breakfast and such.<br />The pond is a rather big one, not entirely visible in this photo. <br />Thanks for the wishes for no rain but we have three more days of it...<br />Hugs and happy weekend to you!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-40836618978521579212015-04-18T00:41:28.970-04:002015-04-18T00:41:28.970-04:00Dearest Michiko,
Thank you and these closeups make...Dearest Michiko,<br />Thank you and these closeups make us happy too. Nice raining is okay but this is overdone what we got so far... Weeds are growing like crazy and we cannot even work outside.<br />Hugs and love to you from both of us.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-21362430854640626942015-04-18T00:40:04.725-04:002015-04-18T00:40:04.725-04:00Dearest Jo-Anne,
Thank you, they were very pretty....Dearest Jo-Anne,<br />Thank you, they were very pretty.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69446768029361694312015-04-18T00:39:30.002-04:002015-04-18T00:39:30.002-04:00Lieve Ger,
Ja dank je, daar waren wij ook blij om ...Lieve Ger,<br />Ja dank je, daar waren wij ook blij om en zo moet je weer een jaartje wachten totdat ze weer bloeien. Onze tuin is ruim genoeg voor e.e.a. om uit te groeien. Veel werk maar mooi en we genieten er echt van.<br />Liefs en ook een fijn weekend.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-46721174537477209502015-04-18T00:37:53.631-04:002015-04-18T00:37:53.631-04:00Dearest Marie-Anne,
We cannot control the weather ...Dearest Marie-Anne,<br />We cannot control the weather and this is very wet for the time being. Our beautiful Angelique tulips got drowned too and the bulbs rotted away... Sad sight but there's nothing we can do about it. At least we captured these on camera in their full beauty.<br />Happy weekend and lots of hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5337659516315301532015-04-18T00:36:04.894-04:002015-04-18T00:36:04.894-04:00Cara Letizia,
Ti ringrazio molto cara e sì, le aza...Cara Letizia,<br />Ti ringrazio molto cara e sì, le azalee sono delicate e qui ora sono tutti marroni da troppa pioggia per tutta la settimana e ancora di più giorni a venire...<br />Buon fine settimana e abbracci,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-84268298195572418552015-04-18T00:33:26.401-04:002015-04-18T00:33:26.401-04:00Dearest Sami,
Thank you and yes because they are s...Dearest Sami,<br />Thank you and yes because they are so delicate they all turned brown from the rain...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com