tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post3154418199008953400..comments2023-07-21T06:58:40.156-05:00Comments on <strong>Dig, Grow, Compost, Blog</strong>: Peaceful Bloedel ReserveDig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-87240447245895116772011-09-15T10:15:59.448-05:002011-09-15T10:15:59.448-05:00We visited Bloedel in Sept. 2000 and have never fo...We visited Bloedel in Sept. 2000 and have never forgotten it. Even though we were familiar with parts of it from books, it was amazing in person. We both consider it the best "garden" in the U.S. Did you realize that dry gravel garden is a former swimming pool?!LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-24466691349905275372011-08-04T08:04:14.389-05:002011-08-04T08:04:14.389-05:00Such a beautiful and peaceful place, Jean; it must...Such a beautiful and peaceful place, Jean; it must have been hard to leave this serene setting. I've been reading a few of the posts on Seattle, and while all of the gardens look fantastic, this is the place that would have made the most lasting impression on me, too. Thanks for sharing.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-55674148895133139642011-08-02T18:20:00.840-05:002011-08-02T18:20:00.840-05:00What an absolutely beautiful post, Jean! I wish no...What an absolutely beautiful post, Jean! I wish now that I would not have missed Blodel. I am going to have to put it on my calendar to get out there soon. Your post was so peaceful and the pictures complimented it so well.Danielle Ernestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-56796773863836875792011-08-02T13:20:27.053-05:002011-08-02T13:20:27.053-05:00Hello Jean. The air of tranquility of the Bloedel ...Hello Jean. The air of tranquility of the Bloedel garden shines through in your photographs. It's to do with water and reflections and moss and peace. It also looks cool which I'm sure it wasn't. <br />On a different note the Seattle Fling sounds fun. I wonder if we could do something similar....Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999513105724635810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-68265809274147642702011-08-02T12:16:38.777-05:002011-08-02T12:16:38.777-05:00For many reasons, I'm glad we saw this garden ...For many reasons, I'm glad we saw this garden through the veil of rain. Your pictures and commentary bring it all back beautifully.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-19502101486557089112011-08-02T10:05:46.336-05:002011-08-02T10:05:46.336-05:00Thank you, Jean. Your words and images are perfec...Thank you, Jean. Your words and images are perfection.vbdbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540606885226214022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-59703903586585283092011-08-02T09:47:11.776-05:002011-08-02T09:47:11.776-05:00I think Bloedel was my favorite Fling destination,...I think Bloedel was my favorite Fling destination, Jean. What a stunning garden.<br /><br />I still haven't gone through my photos yet. In fact, I haven't gotten home yet! Still sightseeing in the Pacific NW, but I'll have to go back to our 100+ F weather soon, I suppose.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-89086240225241484982011-08-02T09:27:38.666-05:002011-08-02T09:27:38.666-05:00It was a beautifully peaceful place which seemed q...It was a beautifully peaceful place which seemed quite at home in the rain which could not dampen our spirits. Your pictures are perfection.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-27900591934937507842011-08-02T09:15:27.398-05:002011-08-02T09:15:27.398-05:00What a beautiful place. And, your photos are wond...What a beautiful place. And, your photos are wonderful.<br />So good to see something green, instead of all the brown we have here in Texas.<br />Thanks for sharing.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-90498738158035181612011-08-02T08:38:38.216-05:002011-08-02T08:38:38.216-05:00What an evocative post. I also spent a lot of time...What an evocative post. I also spent a lot of time in the Japanese garden - and I love the photos you took - at slightly different angles from mine. You gave me a lesson as important as the one we got from David Perry.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-57040988398297383082011-08-02T07:06:15.574-05:002011-08-02T07:06:15.574-05:00Beautiful! My favorite photos are of the Japanese...Beautiful! My favorite photos are of the Japanese maple, the stream, and your last -- amazing how you caught the falling raindrops behind the pine branch! The Japanese garden was one of my favorite spots, too.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-76006411393453742092011-08-02T06:30:51.624-05:002011-08-02T06:30:51.624-05:00I feel so relaxed now...your last shot sums up the...I feel so relaxed now...your last shot sums up the day perfectly. Just lovely.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-83810433823495306162011-08-02T05:33:35.473-05:002011-08-02T05:33:35.473-05:00This was the garden of my dreams, Jean, and you ha...This was the garden of my dreams, Jean, and you have presented it perfectly. I love the photos and your narrative explains well the magic and majesty. Amen.<br /><br />FrancesFairegardenhttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-44397767831000533552011-08-01T22:46:44.357-05:002011-08-01T22:46:44.357-05:00carol's right, it was a magical day, and you c...carol's right, it was a magical day, and you captured its essence. i bet you'll carry that day with you for a long time. i know i will...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-63658744596265560292011-08-01T22:45:47.368-05:002011-08-01T22:45:47.368-05:00Certainly a highlight for any visit to the Seattle...Certainly a highlight for any visit to the Seattle area. I loved the rainy day. It made the moss glisten.compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-33783769997486656762011-08-01T21:57:59.652-05:002011-08-01T21:57:59.652-05:00I spent quite a bit of time around the reflection ...I spent quite a bit of time around the reflection pool. As soon as I saw it, I felt the need to whisper to the docent standing nearby so as not to disturb the forest surrounding it. I think the Bloedel Reserve touched something within all of us... it's a magical place and I hope to visit again sometime.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-72678432739777019032011-08-01T21:51:51.141-05:002011-08-01T21:51:51.141-05:00The second that first photo of the Japanese maple ...The second that first photo of the Japanese maple appeared I knew this would be a great post, Jean. You knew exactly what our weary eyes craved and shared it. What lovely reflections in the water! So glad you got to go! <br /><br />Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-85952492233579596242011-08-01T21:24:38.137-05:002011-08-01T21:24:38.137-05:00Lovely post and photos, Jean! Glad you had such a...Lovely post and photos, Jean! Glad you had such a nice time. Yes, that last photo exudes peace;-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-68909254874025037212011-08-01T21:19:17.716-05:002011-08-01T21:19:17.716-05:00it was magical and you've captured it wonderfu...it was magical and you've captured it wonderfully/beautifully~gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547783720122066148.post-63672467117901267092011-08-01T21:11:56.897-05:002011-08-01T21:11:56.897-05:00Absolutely stunning!Absolutely stunning!Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com