tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post7132286468760658170..comments2024-03-09T03:24:16.690-05:00Comments on The Dirt Diaries: A closer look at the Royal Barge roses.Lynn Hunthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-62027370849526304712012-07-12T15:06:52.553-04:002012-07-12T15:06:52.553-04:00Hi Sunil,
I'd mentioned in my earlier posting ...Hi Sunil,<br />I'd mentioned in my earlier posting that they'd done several trial runs to see how the garlands stood up to wind and rain. Apparently they didn't fall apart and stayed fresh for three days. Wish some of my bouquets would do that!!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-48765941724064406872012-07-12T14:52:05.294-04:002012-07-12T14:52:05.294-04:00I saw a feature on Gardener's World (UK, BBC) ...I saw a feature on Gardener's World (UK, BBC) about these garlands. The sheer number of plants and flowers involve was mind-boggling and they had to assemble and site them all at the last minute so they wouldn't look wilted. It was quite amazing, just a shame it threw it down with rain on the day.Sunilhttp://www.sunilpatel.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-60368566071133447112012-07-10T19:39:09.541-04:002012-07-10T19:39:09.541-04:00It must've been a once in a lifetime experienc...It must've been a once in a lifetime experience for everyone who joined the flotilla, Les. I was interested to learn so many of the Dunkirk boats had survived or have been restored.Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-62813782581810411032012-07-10T19:33:18.553-04:002012-07-10T19:33:18.553-04:00I am an incorrigible anglophile and would have giv...I am an incorrigible anglophile and would have given nearly anything to see the flotilla. Better yet to be one of the many kayakers I saw paddling the event.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-89847757466271346692012-07-01T20:58:05.997-04:002012-07-01T20:58:05.997-04:00Cydney,I was so happy to be able to show the fabul...Cydney,I was so happy to be able to show the fabulous blooms and add a bit of "local lore" to the story. It's hard to imagine all the work that went into the displays. xxoo LynnLynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-92124440693962780342012-07-01T20:56:28.696-04:002012-07-01T20:56:28.696-04:00Thanks Chris, I was delighted to be able to post t...Thanks Chris, I was delighted to be able to post these photos. It's amazing how they were able to use to roses to match the royal colors. I have heard the Queen has her own private rose garden and some of her blooms were included in the extravaganza!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-6903674956618300792012-07-01T19:29:36.208-04:002012-07-01T19:29:36.208-04:00That's amazing...would have been fun to see it...That's amazing...would have been fun to see it with my own eyes, but your post was very close to that! Thanks Lynn!<br />XO<br />CydneyRose Petals Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577776928200863244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-72506131793885062662012-07-01T13:56:58.557-04:002012-07-01T13:56:58.557-04:00Exquisite post on Her Majesties Diamond Jubilee. F...Exquisite post on Her Majesties Diamond Jubilee. For centuries, roses have been the flower of choice for the British Monarchy and it's wonderful to see them celebrated during this time of jubilee!The Redneck Rosarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902924388734499150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-37719271115268711452012-07-01T09:48:09.429-04:002012-07-01T09:48:09.429-04:00Thanks Janet! That James Bond theme was a bit of f...Thanks Janet! That James Bond theme was a bit of fun, wasn't it? I forgot one really cool photo of a huge bed in the middle of the barge. Will post it as soon as I water my poor thirsty garden.Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-56018021996069551622012-06-30T21:42:42.092-04:002012-06-30T21:42:42.092-04:00Lynn, I can't imagine the Thames filled shore ...Lynn, I can't imagine the Thames filled shore to shore with boats! Oh my. Love the bouquet with the Sweet Peas.<br />Love that James Bond theme was playing.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.com