tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post5374156417467275981..comments2024-03-28T11:01:52.555-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Crocosmia}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-75897056003656436852022-09-30T20:45:39.228-04:002022-09-30T20:45:39.228-04:00Dearest Katie Isabella,
These are lovely and the h...Dearest Katie Isabella,<br />These are lovely and the hummingbirds frequent them!<br />However, they become quite invasive...😏<br />Next year you can get back into your usual routine; there is a time for everything.<br />Big hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-88316846192767651232022-09-30T20:09:56.962-04:002022-09-30T20:09:56.962-04:00How lovely! This year I have nothing. Maybe agai...How lovely! This year I have nothing. Maybe again next year. I would love to have flowers agan. Jst too too occupied. <br />Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-59269362934245077942013-11-25T17:17:34.299-05:002013-11-25T17:17:34.299-05:00Liebe Johanna,
Ja, ich war auch sehr überrascht we...Liebe Johanna,<br />Ja, ich war auch sehr überrascht wenn ich sie naher betrachtet habe. Die sind wirklich sehr schön! Gerne gemacht um dein Gemälde weiter aufklären zu können. Vielen Dank noch für die Vermeldung, ich tat es mit Liebe für dich! <br />http://silber-rosen.blogspot.com/2013/11/weihnachtssterne-in-allen-farben-tea.html<br />Lieber Gruss,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-13189872033695689732013-11-24T15:49:49.291-05:002013-11-24T15:49:49.291-05:00Liebe Mariette,
genau betrachtet sehen die Crocosm...Liebe Mariette,<br />genau betrachtet sehen die Crocosmia sehr exotisch aus, fast wie Orchideen. Danke für den Tipp und liebe Grüße,<br />JohannaJohanna Gehrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027107843903985667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-81771720919374705722013-08-05T14:55:47.322-04:002013-08-05T14:55:47.322-04:00Dearest Celia,
How such a flower can dominate the ...Dearest Celia,<br />How such a flower can dominate the stage! We can only marvel at nature's wonders around us.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-6991516689181359862013-08-04T09:23:22.746-04:002013-08-04T09:23:22.746-04:00WOW my friend what a lovely!!! truly breath taking...WOW my friend what a lovely!!! truly breath taking..hugs and blessings, C. (HHL)High Heeled Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617035347630943217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-37123805212650153302013-08-02T01:12:18.469-04:002013-08-02T01:12:18.469-04:00Dearest Ginger,
It indeed does brighten a cloudy d...Dearest Ginger,<br />It indeed does brighten a cloudy day. No, it is probably from another bulb, or a mutation. <br />We had rain yesterday and heavy today...<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-49075186743347986832013-08-01T22:57:18.890-04:002013-08-01T22:57:18.890-04:00Hi Dearest Mariette,
This is a lovely plant. I don...Hi Dearest Mariette,<br />This is a lovely plant. I don't think I have ever seen this blossom. The color is so bright it lights up a cloudy day. Is it normal to have that variation on one plant (the spotted blossom)?<br />We finally got good rain yesterday and today. It has rained all around us.<br />Have a blessed weekend, GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-62583643816305451672013-08-01T19:40:55.387-04:002013-08-01T19:40:55.387-04:00Amei conhecer o seu blog,achei maravilhoso.Visite-...Amei conhecer o seu blog,achei maravilhoso.Visite-me:http://algodaotaodoce.blogspot.com.br/<br />Siga-me e pegue o meu selinho!!!<br /><br />Obrigada.<br /><br />Beijos Marie.Algodão Tão Docehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504223301851879603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-28659456177295231792013-08-01T13:19:21.271-04:002013-08-01T13:19:21.271-04:00Dearest Anna,
Those flowers and others were the hi...Dearest Anna,<br />Those flowers and others were the highlights so far for our summer. Just went outside to change the bottles for the hummingbirds. It is so muddy that you do sink into the soil... Bah! Who knows August will let our gardens dry and show better, less humid and rainy weather.<br />Hugs to you and enjoy your blue skies.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-61354581043853649462013-08-01T13:17:23.930-04:002013-08-01T13:17:23.930-04:00Cara Anna,
Oh non abbiamo visto fiori su questa pi...Cara Anna,<br />Oh non abbiamo visto fiori su questa pianta per diversi anni... Così tanto uno ottiene fortunato! Sì, abbiamo avuto un sacco di pioggia, un giardino fangoso e umidità molto elevata. Non è divertente ma forse cambierà presto? <br />Abbracci a te cara amica!<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5335874872105033412013-08-01T13:08:06.235-04:002013-08-01T13:08:06.235-04:00Dearest Michiko,
So glad you enjoyed this bright a...Dearest Michiko,<br />So glad you enjoyed this bright and 'happy' flower.<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-30704813289631102492013-08-01T08:24:04.564-04:002013-08-01T08:24:04.564-04:00Dearest Mariette,
these flowers are so beautiful!!...Dearest Mariette,<br />these flowers are so beautiful!!! I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a rainy summer... I hope you get some blue skies soon! Here we had a couple of heavy thunderstorms, but now we're back to sunshine and glorious blue skies. Wishing you plenty of sunshine for August! :)<br />Hugs from the sunny Alps!Annukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116405771337124059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-47725942335609238872013-08-01T08:13:05.844-04:002013-08-01T08:13:05.844-04:00Che meraviglia!!! Io aspetto da anni che la mia fi...Che meraviglia!!! Io aspetto da anni che la mia fiorisca ma non c'è niente da fare e non capisco il perchè!<br />Ha piovuto tanto da voi? Ahhh, quanto vorrei io un pò di pioggia..quà nemmeno l'ombra cara amica!!!!<br />Un abbraccio grande grande♥<br />AnnaAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883883167901036481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34704020657572443572013-08-01T03:56:38.149-04:002013-08-01T03:56:38.149-04:00Dearest Mariette,
A bit of sunshine it looks brigh...Dearest Mariette,<br />A bit of sunshine it looks brigher now the name Crocosmia from the Greek words sir saffron (Krokos) and smell (osme) they are from the lris family in Soutch Africa.<br />looking lovely in this plain Baccarat crystal.<br />There are so many Varieties of crocosmia that is very hard to tell what exactiy <br />it was very interest to know them.<br />I has so much surprisel different with your beautiful flowers!<br />Even the beautiful crocosmia frowers you has in the desk the office from you show to us thank you Mariette! <br />Hugs,<br />Michiko Michiko Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159172013948402225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-20586016639194028652013-08-01T00:38:23.574-04:002013-08-01T00:38:23.574-04:00Dearest Sarah,
Well, from the Cape area in South A...Dearest Sarah,<br />Well, from the Cape area in South Africa they have spread world wide but of course not everywhere. It is a very pretty cut flower to enjoy.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34922140254079186672013-08-01T00:37:15.684-04:002013-08-01T00:37:15.684-04:00Dearest Karen,
Thank you Karen and yes we have an ...Dearest Karen,<br />Thank you Karen and yes we have an extremely green lawn this year. So much rain; again today... Your son must have a very healthy and happy one by his front foor; that must be spectacular looking! It is a beautiful flower.<br />Hugs,<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-60831838633594225442013-07-31T23:56:00.931-04:002013-07-31T23:56:00.931-04:00Don't have any of these. I don't think I&...Don't have any of these. I don't think I've seen Crocosmia. they are lovely.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-20262452684240485212013-07-31T21:52:22.818-04:002013-07-31T21:52:22.818-04:00Your Crocosmia are beautiful, Mariette, especially...Your Crocosmia are beautiful, Mariette, especially viewed on your lovely balcony overlooking your very green lawn. They do look very nice in your pretty vase. We have Crocosmia in Washington State, too. My son has a very large variety by his front door that is taller than me! They are so bright - like a tall flame. I love them. Hugs, xoxoKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31137323233125236372013-07-31T16:18:05.904-04:002013-07-31T16:18:05.904-04:00Dearest Serena,
They even could inspire you for ma...Dearest Serena,<br />They even could inspire you for making jewelry... They are wonderful indeed.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-78413416378530644462013-07-31T16:17:07.161-04:002013-07-31T16:17:07.161-04:00Dearest Marianne,
Oh, it was about time for liftin...Dearest Marianne,<br />Oh, it was about time for lifting those stems off the wet soil... That never helps the looks of any flower. At least we had one vase full for enjoyment. Your profession was different than anything to do with horticulture. We both have been in that sector all our lives; so this is natural.<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-30888704652791964382013-07-31T15:57:26.470-04:002013-07-31T15:57:26.470-04:00I don't have, but I want them!!!! These flower...I don't have, but I want them!!!! These flowers are wonderful!!! Simply wonderful!<br /><a href="http://fantasyjewellery1.blogspot.it/" rel="nofollow">Fantasy Jewellery </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181232663237052518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-18890234494644304732013-07-31T15:28:38.898-04:002013-07-31T15:28:38.898-04:00That is good you saved them from the ground and no...That is good you saved them from the ground and now have a better look at them. I don't know much about flowers, but like to look at thembiebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-10408527636716873622013-07-31T14:08:46.309-04:002013-07-31T14:08:46.309-04:00Dearest Elna,
These look perfect on a sunny day bu...Dearest Elna,<br />These look perfect on a sunny day but this summer has been so awfully wet... Even hard to make any photos! Again we have heavy rain after 3 days with nice weather.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-11654501605785674962013-07-31T14:07:40.640-04:002013-07-31T14:07:40.640-04:00Dearest Tamago,
This is a very happy flower with i...Dearest Tamago,<br />This is a very happy flower with its brilliant color. That last flower might be a spontaneous mutation. One never knows in nature how things happen.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com