tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post3900633623008227912..comments2024-03-25T19:22:35.284+00:00Comments on T h e R o s e b a n k D i a r i e s: An Evening Air … Wallflowers in The Fragrant Gardenelaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-67001922458679920742015-05-30T07:30:41.727+01:002015-05-30T07:30:41.727+01:00They have been very good this year but are startin...They have been very good this year but are starting to fade now and getting swamped by the other plants that surround them - hopefully they will seed and give a lovely show again next year.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-22438781175995057882015-05-28T22:06:54.023+01:002015-05-28T22:06:54.023+01:00Those wallflowers must smell so good. The beginnin...Those wallflowers must smell so good. The beginning and end of the day are the best times of the day for me too. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-25759221934093112512015-05-21T13:57:17.494+01:002015-05-21T13:57:17.494+01:00How can anyone fail to love them. Hackers are a b...How can anyone fail to love them. Hackers are a blooming nuisance causing all kinds of strife - it took a week to retrieve my emails on the iPad.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-27594217791309787812015-05-21T13:41:41.382+01:002015-05-21T13:41:41.382+01:00I adore wall flowers! And loathe hackers ... I got...I adore wall flowers! And loathe hackers ... I got the email too.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-2590414800914475572015-05-20T14:15:20.595+01:002015-05-20T14:15:20.595+01:00Thanks Barb - glad I brightened your snowy evening...Thanks Barb - glad I brightened your snowy evening - spring is gradually turning to late spring now - and you still have yours to come.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-3146283995227856632015-05-20T01:22:18.105+01:002015-05-20T01:22:18.105+01:00Your words and the wonderful photos are a highligh...Your words and the wonderful photos are a highlight of my (snowy) evening. Thank you for the colors and the textures of spring. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-27696751693136395192015-05-18T22:24:29.655+01:002015-05-18T22:24:29.655+01:00I've got a feeling from the comments I have re...I've got a feeling from the comments I have received that they are peculiar to the UK - if you like, when they have gone to seed I could send some over to you to try - and see if they will grow. What do you think?elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-2882821857685894412015-05-18T20:00:23.319+01:002015-05-18T20:00:23.319+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.RURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-25096696014346561022015-05-18T20:00:18.402+01:002015-05-18T20:00:18.402+01:00Your beautiful wallflowers have me on a search for...Your beautiful wallflowers have me on a search for hot pink ones...I've looked everywhere, but alas none to be found, LOL.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-72692349361209983302015-05-17T14:17:09.333+01:002015-05-17T14:17:09.333+01:00Thank you for coming to visit - and leaving that l...Thank you for coming to visit - and leaving that lovely story about your husband's planting wallflowers. They do smell gorgeous don't they. I was lucky to find the teapot etc. and glad that I snapped it up before anyone else could get their hands on it.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-56518096808022271782015-05-17T11:23:11.572+01:002015-05-17T11:23:11.572+01:00I did a double-take when I saw your blog heading, ...I did a double-take when I saw your blog heading, because my very new blog is called Rosie's Ramblings! But I'm so glad to find this wallflower post as I definitely will be supporting your "Bring Back the Wallflower" cause. They are extremely special to me as my late husband planted lots in our front garden and I wasn't hugely impressed as there were no flowers. Sadly, he died that winter but you can imagine how special those flowers were when they bloomed in all their glory the following year. The glorious scent takes me straight back to that wonderful surprise, his special present to me. And - I covet that lovely teapot and cup; how could anyone bear to part with it? Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-64470835373463297202015-05-16T22:24:58.868+01:002015-05-16T22:24:58.868+01:00Thanks Jan - I love a warm, still evening when it ...Thanks Jan - I love a warm, still evening when it has cooled down after the heat of the day - going round the garden with a watering can is one of life's simple pleasures.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-7699612178064074522015-05-16T22:23:36.799+01:002015-05-16T22:23:36.799+01:00I agree, I know what I like and what suits my gard...I agree, I know what I like and what suits my garden and stick to it - although some mistakes have occurred along the way - I am like everyone else and get tempted when I go to garden centres but do try to keep my hands in my pockets and my purse shut tight - not always successfully.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-77368074281459849922015-05-16T22:21:40.875+01:002015-05-16T22:21:40.875+01:00You can't beat good old fashioned flowers in m...You can't beat good old fashioned flowers in my mind - such good value for money too. Thanks Flighty - the problems have been sorted and BT, bless 'em managed to retrieve everything that was lost.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-33507795927784393832015-05-16T22:20:16.762+01:002015-05-16T22:20:16.762+01:00No variety on the label Sue - just a mixed pack - ...No variety on the label Sue - just a mixed pack - and yes, they are a lovely colour range - as I mentioned to Anna above they were from Homebase.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-52198254153854432612015-05-16T22:19:22.357+01:002015-05-16T22:19:22.357+01:00Thanks Anna. No this year I bought plants from Ho...Thanks Anna. No this year I bought plants from Homebase - they were really healthy strong plants and as I only wanted a dozen or so it seemed the best option. Sorry to hear the same thing happened to your allotment society - these people can't realise the trouble they put people too.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-53981345463978062572015-05-16T22:17:20.561+01:002015-05-16T22:17:20.561+01:00Thanks Pat. Yes, they are biennials but if you ar...Thanks Pat. Yes, they are biennials but if you are lucky and they don't get too woody they last even longer but I usually pull them out to make way for other plants. Possibly snapdragons!elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-25609404988896770692015-05-16T22:15:23.095+01:002015-05-16T22:15:23.095+01:00I agree I have had a lovely mix of colours - you n...I agree I have had a lovely mix of colours - you never quite know what you are going to get when you buy a mixed pack - I shall definitely buy them again next year - the more the merrier as far as I am concerned.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-78947463754181143162015-05-16T22:13:14.136+01:002015-05-16T22:13:14.136+01:00The wallflowers have been especially good this yea...The wallflowers have been especially good this year - I wish I had planted more now.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-78480725112898993962015-05-16T22:12:06.730+01:002015-05-16T22:12:06.730+01:00I agree, when the heat has gone out of the sun and...I agree, when the heat has gone out of the sun and it slowly lowers into the horizon - pure magic - my favourite part of the day.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-18707290861446100832015-05-16T01:46:46.854+01:002015-05-16T01:46:46.854+01:00It may be dry in most of California, but around th...It may be dry in most of California, but around the San Francisco area we get the benefit of cooler climes, thank goodness. The marine influence is strong here, which brings in the cold and foggy summer days.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-87534127493914512702015-05-15T21:07:37.124+01:002015-05-15T21:07:37.124+01:00Sorry to hear you've had email troubles - hope...Sorry to hear you've had email troubles - hope it's sorted soon.<br /><br />Early morning is a great time of day ... but early evening too can be a special time!<br /><br />Lovely photo's your wallflowers are magnificent<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-32623104114876303212015-05-14T19:56:55.190+01:002015-05-14T19:56:55.190+01:00I second your love for wallflowers, you can't ...I second your love for wallflowers, you can't beat their scent on a warm evening, it's magical! I ignore flower trends too, if I like it it stays! Your posy and Olivia's quote are lovely, and I must say your teapot and teacup are to die for!!!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-25925565830779288042015-05-14T15:22:35.149+01:002015-05-14T15:22:35.149+01:00Hello Cheryl
Nice to know that I am in the good co...Hello Cheryl<br />Nice to know that I am in the good company of your father and grandmother - I have always grown wallflowers in this garden - they kind of fit in with my type of planting and the overall look of chaos!<br />Thanks for your kind comment - I try my best. The tea cup and teapot are a handmade find from a charity shop!<br /><br />We had a lovely day yesterday so I spent a few hours in the garden - and pouring rain today - and catching up on those household chores that have been neglected whilst the sun was out.<br /><br />Have a good weekend.<br />Elaineelaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-61165235398033983942015-05-14T15:15:19.222+01:002015-05-14T15:15:19.222+01:00They seem to have down the whole of my list of con...They seem to have down the whole of my list of contacts - they seem very determined! Thank you for your kind comment - I do love all the different colours they come in - when you plant them out you don't know what is going to turn up.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com