tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post6416834073835052906..comments2023-07-05T04:05:52.098-07:00Comments on The Garden Brae: The Under Sea Worldness of Chihuly-like PumpkineryWest Coast Island Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-7442345173351074222009-12-30T04:46:32.416-08:002009-12-30T04:46:32.416-08:00Good Day!!! gardenbrae.blogspot.com is one of the ...Good Day!!! gardenbrae.blogspot.com is one of the most outstanding informational websites of its kind. I enjoy reading it every day. Keep it that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-70344783973480880352009-11-14T16:55:45.760-08:002009-11-14T16:55:45.760-08:00Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? ...Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? <br />Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-39238132200556985692008-10-19T10:26:00.000-07:002008-10-19T10:26:00.000-07:00Eden, I am so glad for your comment as it introduc...Eden, <BR/><BR/>I am so glad for your comment as it introduced me to your blog.<BR/><BR/>WOW upside down spells MOM. WOW I thrilled to see your posts about Ireland, my dear Mom is from Dublin. <BR/><BR/> * * *<BR/><BR/>James,<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine how you can pull yourself away from the majestic paradise you are creating at Federal Twist to do anything else but be in your garden. <BR/><BR/>Late is the overdue library books I took out on Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury.West Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-21793305989672095202008-10-16T05:21:00.000-07:002008-10-16T05:21:00.000-07:00I see I'm very late. I love Dale Chihuly's work. T...I see I'm very late. I love Dale Chihuly's work. Thanks for pointing out the similarity to your pumpkin flowers, vines and fruit. Last time I was in Seattle, he had so much work visible he was practically part of the natural landscape.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-61082060260567354572008-10-13T00:30:00.000-07:002008-10-13T00:30:00.000-07:00Can´t find the words I want to say so WOW.....Can´t find the words I want to say so WOW.....Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04511788776952601744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-37461866994906408312008-10-12T11:51:00.000-07:002008-10-12T11:51:00.000-07:00Kim & CocoFrom one eye-roller to another.Thank...Kim & Coco<BR/><BR/>From one eye-roller to another.<BR/>Thanks for the great comment. So glad you visited.<BR/><BR/>I expect the bull***t and hype of an artist is the major part of their body of work...and it often does turn out to be the only creative thing about it;)<BR/><BR/>Best RegardsWest Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-52301699799617773622008-10-11T18:41:00.000-07:002008-10-11T18:41:00.000-07:00Oh WOW! Thank you so much for leaving a comment a...Oh WOW! Thank you so much for leaving a comment at my blog--so that I could come here and find yours in return. That I couldn't wait to get to the next paragraph here says a lot... because I have typically rolled my eyes at all of the praise heaped upon Chihuly. But you make a very compelling case to counter my usual contention that he is overrated. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-65711873978576283742008-10-11T10:46:00.000-07:002008-10-11T10:46:00.000-07:00Camelia - Swedish garden grump, fresh Blota...Camelia <BR/> - Swedish garden grump, fresh Blotanicalist, graphic designer living in horticultural harmony in England - all of them terms of intriguement. <BR/><BR/>I am delighted you popped by my blog!<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>Compost In My Shoe<BR/> -Lucky you to have been to Chihuly's art pad - as if living in Charleston isn't blessings enough! <BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>True Girl<BR/> - Happy to meet you, thank you for such nice comments. <BR/><BR/>I see you like blue - my house is blue and my dog is, too. Your little pooch is adorable - I like her blue bow.<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>H a P P y T h A n K S g I v i N g<BR/> to all you Canadians out there!<BR/><BR/> Lets all V O T E on Tuesday!West Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-13492058599356821052008-10-11T05:57:00.000-07:002008-10-11T05:57:00.000-07:00Beautiful, beautiful photos! Thank you for sharin...Beautiful, beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing them. Lovely blog.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550633655199790870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-62852025950476245832008-10-10T15:57:00.000-07:002008-10-10T15:57:00.000-07:00What a fantastic post....I love the comparisons wi...What a fantastic post....I love the comparisons with Chihuly's work. Was lucky enough a few years ago to visit his studio, the one with the art in the pool. Pumpkins are my favorite flesh....you done them proud!compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-60055069371772883972008-10-10T10:15:00.000-07:002008-10-10T10:15:00.000-07:00Who would have thought that pumpkin flowers could ...Who would have thought that pumpkin flowers could be so beautiful! Lovely pics!<BR/>Greetings from a fresh blotanicalist (or what IS the term? :-)<BR/>Camellianilla|utanpunkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451815536296784337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-28043467461466966742008-10-09T10:58:00.000-07:002008-10-09T10:58:00.000-07:00Philip - Again, you have expanded my world in wond...Philip - <BR/><BR/>Again, you have expanded my world in wonderous ways - Rafflesia? Hmmm what could that be?<BR/><BR/>Only "Tenko", Raffles Hotel & Singapore Slings sprung to mind as I had not heard of that plant.<BR/>Had to investigate that stinky flower and had Google gander... <BR/><BR/>Fascinating, bizarre, queerly beautiful and it truly does look like it belongs under the sea. <BR/><BR/>"...the distinction of being the world’s largest flower, reaching a diameter of about three feet..."<BR/>I just know that tidbit of knowledge is bound to help me beat TV contestants on Final Jeopardy<BR/><BR/>...and lo what's this "...gets its name from Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of the British colony of Singapore" <BR/><BR/>I'll always think of this plant while Sling sippin' <BR/><BR/>cheers<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>Karrita,<BR/><BR/>The pleasure is truly likewise!<BR/><BR/>Still not sure and open to suggestions ..was thinking of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins for a little carved pumpkin fun this year because I love '60's "Dark Shadows'.<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>Nefaeria<BR/><BR/>Thank you for visiting and the lovely comment.West Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-90877264183860908052008-10-09T03:08:00.000-07:002008-10-09T03:08:00.000-07:00Absolutely gorgeous!Absolutely gorgeous!nefaeriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068749178602795562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-8462125571624871372008-10-08T11:59:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:59:00.000-07:00Another wonderful post!!!I love the way you showed...Another wonderful post!!!<BR/>I love the way you showed the similarities of the pumpkin flower to Chihuly art. I had always associated them with the anemones and am now delighted to see blooms too. And your carved pumpkin is amazing! I wonder what you will carve this year?<BR/>It is always a pleasure to visit your blog!<BR/>Have a beautiful day~<BR/>KarritaMy Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-8904043416899521992008-10-08T09:39:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:39:00.000-07:00What a delicious treat this post is, as is all of ...What a delicious treat this post is, as is all of your blog!<BR/>You have such a witty way of looking at the world. Each post is a long awaited surprise, like marzipan in a stocking!(Thank you for your comments, very appreciated)<BR/>:)<BR/>Those pumpkins and those images!<BR/>Chihuly,sea anemones and I am reminded of Rafflesia, those huge flowers, only these are not stinky!<BR/>Not at all, and I enjoyed your pleasure of observing them from above their crevasse.<BR/>Just marvelous, and a wonderful way to start my day by reading Garden Brae!<BR/>Best regards,<BR/>PhilipPhilip Bewleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593795071070337798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-64386224710399044332008-10-08T08:05:00.000-07:002008-10-08T08:05:00.000-07:00Linda LunaI would be honoured Linda. Love the crea...Linda Luna<BR/><BR/>I would be honoured Linda. <BR/><BR/>Love the creativity of your ceramics and beautiful photos.West Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-20482080661645442022008-10-08T07:52:00.000-07:002008-10-08T07:52:00.000-07:00Hi there! Lovely artwork!!! AMAZING!Can I link you...Hi there! Lovely artwork!!! <BR/>AMAZING!<BR/>Can I link your blogg to mine? It´s that ok?<BR/>LindaLinda Lundahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159259847685467120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-61739140965152837242008-10-07T23:32:00.000-07:002008-10-07T23:32:00.000-07:00Northern Shade-More like the biggest bumpkin with ...Northern Shade-<BR/><BR/>More like the biggest bumpkin with the littlest pumpkin award - and I would be so proud of it, too.<BR/><BR/>But you are too, too right. I am already delving into last year's seed catalogues for the grand, the gorgeous, the groutesque - lords of the gourds - pumpkins!<BR/><BR/>And you just know I'll be able to count on fellow blogger wisdom for pumpkin growing ways.<BR/><BR/>cheers<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>Steve<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for adding about Chihuly. He is indeed one of our contemporary greats.<BR/><BR/>It is living art - not the dusty-for-museums-only art (Disclaimer: I really do enjoy a bit of art dust myself).<BR/><BR/>It is a thrill to see his glasswork pieces in public spaces - I feel lifted. I think, yes - civilization still does exist!<BR/><BR/>CheersWest Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-6539347234575435562008-10-07T19:49:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:49:00.000-07:00I just wanted to add something, if I may. The Chih...I just wanted to add something, if I may. The Chihuly glass work is always otherworldly.......I have seen every single bit of his work I could possibly get my hands on. I feel that he is a monstrous huge figure in Modern American Art and I adore all his work. Huge kudos to you for using him - and with unique (to me) works of his to boot!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08001918168749714780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-61803800673096717872008-10-07T19:16:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:16:00.000-07:00First it starts one year with some pumpkin seeds c...First it starts one year with some pumpkin seeds carelessly thrown on a hillside. The next year you decide to tend them. Next thing you know, you will be hooked, and entering the biggest pumpkin contest at the local fair.<BR/>I enjoyed the pumpkin imagery, both blossoms and carvings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-5869036231165085542008-10-07T07:56:00.000-07:002008-10-07T07:56:00.000-07:00Steve, Those pumpkin tools do work great. Bet your...Steve, <BR/><BR/>Those pumpkin tools do work great. Bet your spider-kins were very cool.<BR/><BR/>I was missing my little sisters who lived away from home and I had an enormous pumpkin and voila! I am so glad you think it is classic. <BR/><BR/>It's kinda eerie how the pumpkin flesh glows with a candle and gives the carvings quite a life-like presence.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>Kanak, <BR/><BR/>I never thought of the children's story book aspect before. <BR/><BR/>What a lovely perception.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.<BR/><BR/>* * *<BR/><BR/>Hi Crafty,<BR/><BR/>Shooting flowers is fun.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>* * *West Coast Island Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448488459629381348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-14527779241081852872008-10-07T03:52:00.000-07:002008-10-07T03:52:00.000-07:00You captured lovely photos of the pumpkin flowers....You captured lovely photos of the pumpkin flowers.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-72211806385357777992008-10-06T12:33:00.000-07:002008-10-06T12:33:00.000-07:00Beyond me! Left me speechless, totally agree with ...Beyond me! Left me speechless, totally agree with Steve. Your photos of pumpkin blooms are stunning! There's a very magical-children's- story-book-in-pictures kind of quality about them!! Loved my visit here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479715457590500471.post-37533101630980527822008-10-05T17:50:00.000-07:002008-10-05T17:50:00.000-07:00Good Lord, are those portraits of your sisters don...Good Lord, are those portraits of your sisters done in real live true pumpkins? I have done a great spider or two with those fabulous pumpkin carving tools, but those are truly amazing. I mean worthy of some sort of "classic" status. Wow!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08001918168749714780noreply@blogger.com