tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post922956773406606765..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Longwood Gardens in August - Pt. IILeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-20885490620581816392013-12-12T02:22:07.364-05:002013-12-12T02:22:07.364-05:00WOW! I'm really enjoying these posts about Lo...WOW! I'm really enjoying these posts about Longwood! I've heard of but never been there. Your posts make me want to remedy that. So beautiful and the pictures of the folks by the pond are very special! What a nice breath of warm air during this cold time of year!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-6417168774773174132013-12-10T19:21:01.590-05:002013-12-10T19:21:01.590-05:00Longwood is such a beautiful place. There is so mu...Longwood is such a beautiful place. There is so much to see and be inspired. I lived near there most of my life, and do like to visit now when I can. Nice to see your images.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-89717017675123631082013-12-07T16:22:43.163-05:002013-12-07T16:22:43.163-05:00This was my second trip, and while it was warm, it...This was my second trip, and while it was warm, it was also pleasant. My first time there it was in the upper 90's. We had to park my wife in the one of the buildings with AC and pick her up on the way out.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-10215447062123377952013-12-07T16:21:12.074-05:002013-12-07T16:21:12.074-05:00I hope your holidays were happy as well, Sarah.I hope your holidays were happy as well, Sarah.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-20817597786002497112013-12-07T16:20:29.961-05:002013-12-07T16:20:29.961-05:00Michael, thank you for the kind compliments.Michael, thank you for the kind compliments.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-81392076248355064562013-12-07T16:19:24.796-05:002013-12-07T16:19:24.796-05:00Chavliness, I'm borrowing as well.Chavliness, I'm borrowing as well.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-71785164948254260492013-12-07T16:16:03.438-05:002013-12-07T16:16:03.438-05:00Lee, thank you for the comment on my photography. ...Lee, thank you for the comment on my photography. It is easy when the subject is so photogenic.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-75154189829397321972013-12-07T16:14:57.901-05:002013-12-07T16:14:57.901-05:00I believe it was Stipa, Sweetbay. I believe it was Stipa, Sweetbay. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-34364828533779158282013-12-07T16:14:24.499-05:002013-12-07T16:14:24.499-05:00Thanks Layanee. It was indeed serene, and I picked...Thanks Layanee. It was indeed serene, and I picked the right day to go as there were few other people there.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-23860686560051667762013-12-07T16:13:27.782-05:002013-12-07T16:13:27.782-05:00Janet, I love how they used the grass. I think it ...Janet, I love how they used the grass. I think it was Stipa.<br />Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-49262268233409622292013-12-07T16:12:36.379-05:002013-12-07T16:12:36.379-05:00Lynn, I am not sure what I had for lunch, but I do...Lynn, I am not sure what I had for lunch, but I do remember the desserts, I had two.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-74972572318116733012013-12-06T14:25:34.906-05:002013-12-06T14:25:34.906-05:00So perfect! I could just lie down in any one of th...So perfect! I could just lie down in any one of those gardens on a warm summer afternoon and doze among the blooms. Lovely to see the gardens when all is bare this time of year in New England.Anniehttp://goingtoseedinzone5.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-11527676474755988352013-12-04T12:50:09.498-05:002013-12-04T12:50:09.498-05:00I love all those rich greens - so different than M...I love all those rich greens - so different than Maine in December! The fountains remind me of France. Thanks for the glorious escape. Happy last day of Hanukkah too.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-39449335776513006492013-12-04T06:03:14.004-05:002013-12-04T06:03:14.004-05:00Les,
Real nice job capturing all those contrasts a...Les,<br />Real nice job capturing all those contrasts and harmonies in the plantings. Your photography always dazzles and never fails to illustrate the feeling of whatever garden or natural place you are visiting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-76211620393294136292013-12-03T13:29:20.298-05:002013-12-03T13:29:20.298-05:00Whoever is creating those planters has a terrific ...Whoever is creating those planters has a terrific eye for color texture and structure. I'm going to "borrow" a few of these ideas... Planning for Spring helps me chase away winter cabin fever.<br />I'm looking forward to a post on the new Meadow Garden next year!chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-15729097220997426602013-12-01T17:14:18.112-05:002013-12-01T17:14:18.112-05:00Nice post! I have always wanted to visit these ga...Nice post! I have always wanted to visit these gardens and they are definitely on my to-do list. Your photography is beautiful and you have captured the essence of the gardens well. The gazebo reminds me of Old Westbury Gardens here on Long Island.Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-50787536914391522932013-12-01T11:51:34.312-05:002013-12-01T11:51:34.312-05:00The fountains look amazing. The combination is swe...The fountains look amazing. The combination is sweetbay and hydrangea is a really nice one. Is that Stipa in the planters?sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-48985611066197749782013-12-01T08:10:06.904-05:002013-12-01T08:10:06.904-05:00I do appreciate a serene and green garden especial...I do appreciate a serene and green garden especially after a bit of sensory overload. Great shots! Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-49042823260652243092013-12-01T04:16:53.042-05:002013-12-01T04:16:53.042-05:00Those planters have a bit of a Cousin It think goi...Those planters have a bit of a Cousin It think going with the hair-like foliage, very witty! I much prefer the more natural plantings, but it will be interesting to see the new space. Shame about the palm...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-53692478899914193712013-11-30T20:39:53.505-05:002013-11-30T20:39:53.505-05:00That natural garden looked so peaceful and restful...That natural garden looked so peaceful and restful for August. The cafe is always good – the mushroom soup and desserts are especially tasty. I know this because the rose judges are treated to lunch there after we've finished judging the show. I look forward to being there in June, perhaps for the last time, given the long drive now that we are in the mountains. I've been judging at Longwood for over 14 years so it will be a bittersweet trip.Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.com