tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post8420850296130812050..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Gardening CompetitionsCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-85741699988371546682008-01-25T21:44:00.000-05:002008-01-25T21:44:00.000-05:00Mary, Thanks! Always happy to have made someone sm...Mary, Thanks! Always happy to have made someone smile. Summer memories of the garden make me smile all winter long, especially on cold days like this one!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-68842689069143946062008-01-25T21:38:00.000-05:002008-01-25T21:38:00.000-05:00I broke into a smile when I remembered your "tinie...I broke into a smile when I remembered your "tiniest tomato" competition. Too funny!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83291313132436546232008-01-25T00:24:00.000-05:002008-01-25T00:24:00.000-05:00Lisa at Greenbow, I guess that's why they call the...Lisa at Greenbow, I guess that's why they call the cereus, "the queen of the night". No one beats the queen!<BR/><BR/>Kate, I also love how gardeners are so willing to help each other out.<BR/><BR/>Curtis, I can't guarantee that we will repeat the tiniest tomato contest, but give it a try, 'just in case'.<BR/><BR/>Vonlafin, No doubt, you would win "stinkiest flower" but do you want to? LOL<BR/><Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-39239482709940422952008-01-24T14:07:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:07:00.000-05:00Great idea, I think I my night blooming cereus is ...Great idea, I think I my night blooming cereus is ready for some competition.Rusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-33833227031445054052008-01-24T10:12:00.000-05:002008-01-24T10:12:00.000-05:00Carol, came across these and think you really, rea...Carol, <BR/>came across these and think you really, really need some!<BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/73872182@N00/<BR/>Aren't they the cutest?! Might be nice topic for a competition, too. lol. Who says it has to be plants - most gardeners are pretty darn crafty.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527514833267869251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-50307242950687576772008-01-23T21:03:00.000-05:002008-01-23T21:03:00.000-05:00Carol, love this post. I've recently begun traini...Carol, love this post. I've recently begun training to be a Master Gardner, and I am amazed how 45 people in a room can come from very different backgrounds, but immediately bond because of their common love of gardening. <BR/><BR/>I also just began a challenge for my readers, and I am so impressed by how supportive they are of one another. They come from all over the world, and yet there is aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-73823453375222000662008-01-23T14:20:00.000-05:002008-01-23T14:20:00.000-05:00It would be hard to judge the stinkiest or best sm...It would be hard to judge the stinkiest or best smelling blooms, but I think other competitions are fun. The only thing I have to compete with your stunning flower is my tree peony blossom here: http://mcgregorsdaughter.blogspot.com/2007/12/gardening-year-in-review-underachievers.html.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-18351239013885602342008-01-23T14:15:00.000-05:002008-01-23T14:15:00.000-05:00Oh, what a beautiful night blooming cereus! No way...Oh, what a beautiful night blooming cereus! No way I could compete withat that, but I'll be watching what others come up with. <BR/><BR/>I do think it's a very good thing gardeners cooperate the way they do. If you study the history and development of agriculture over the ages you'll see it was only successful because of cooperation. People could not learn how to raise plants alone. This was a Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818111801666078642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-19797925100055808082008-01-23T13:16:00.000-05:002008-01-23T13:16:00.000-05:00Carol,that is one stupendous bloom! I agree with y...Carol,<BR/>that is one stupendous bloom! I agree with you about the generosity of gardeners. At our little country fair in Heath I always enjoy listening to the winners of the best zinnia, marigold, lily etc talking to other entrants about their secrets. There is no real jealousy over the blue ribbons, just an enjoyable spirit of competition that spurs us on to next year. Thanks.CommonWeederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704682182459794221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-13782884361478229802008-01-23T13:02:00.000-05:002008-01-23T13:02:00.000-05:00Wow. What a gorgeous gorgeous bloom. I loved rea...Wow. What a gorgeous gorgeous bloom. I loved reading your post about the generosity of gardeners. I think it's because of the innate bounty of gardens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-87976775602917281862008-01-23T12:34:00.000-05:002008-01-23T12:34:00.000-05:00Such a clear white! You are right about gardeners...Such a clear white! You are right about gardeners and the spirit of sharing which also transcends to the growers. I worked for a grower years ago and the owner of a competitive business came by to visit. They shared tales and plants! Very interesting business. I don't know if the big, major growers would do that. I think not but that was a nice lesson in sharing! Always an interesting postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-24721762018031285912008-01-23T11:22:00.000-05:002008-01-23T11:22:00.000-05:00That is one gorgeous flower!!!! I don't think I c...That is one gorgeous flower!!!! I don't think I can top that! <BR/><BR/>Cindy at Rosehaven CottageCindy Garber Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543940998038589239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-26225980023043439522008-01-23T07:03:00.000-05:002008-01-23T07:03:00.000-05:00Come see my entry to the most exotic flower contes...Come see my entry to the most exotic flower contest? <BR/><BR/>Frances at Faire GardenFrances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-86942026806368238212008-01-23T06:09:00.000-05:002008-01-23T06:09:00.000-05:00You are an inspiration to us all, Carol. Bring it...You are an inspiration to us all, Carol. Bring it!Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-89895262823086821822008-01-22T23:50:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:50:00.000-05:00If you added stinkiest to that list I would defini...If you added stinkiest to that list I would definitely win with my blog from last week on my Vodoo plant. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-79478860673899000482008-01-22T21:24:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:24:00.000-05:00Me too count me in. Just let us know!Chigiy beat u...Me too count me in. Just let us know!<BR/><BR/>Chigiy beat us hands down with the tiny tomato. I would like another chance at that one this year.Whyitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243528765489096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-79812463669540904232008-01-22T20:46:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:46:00.000-05:00I'll be curious to see what you come up with! I ha...I'll be curious to see what you come up with! I have always enjoyed the cooperative spirit of gardeners.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-86570562093513108962008-01-22T20:14:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:14:00.000-05:00I like the idea of Pop-up competitions. What ever...I like the idea of Pop-up competitions. What ever pops into your creative, competitive mind. I can't wait to see a blossom more anything than your cereus blossom.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com