tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post3789759564049976892..comments2024-03-28T09:07:41.526-07:00Comments on Walking with Friends Down Under: Always Lovely to Visit the Botanical GardensHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-88853820208181571192022-10-13T14:45:31.276-07:002022-10-13T14:45:31.276-07:00Thank you Margi, it was a perfect day.Thank you Margi, it was a perfect day.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-32872537426674593172022-10-13T14:45:07.259-07:002022-10-13T14:45:07.259-07:00They opened in 1976 and I agree with you, their on...They opened in 1976 and I agree with you, their on-going creation has been exceptional. We were disappointed that the Japanese Garden was closed for renovation.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-90456972140050057522022-10-13T14:43:06.343-07:002022-10-13T14:43:06.343-07:00The flowers were at their best in many years, than...The flowers were at their best in many years, thanks to the never ending rain we have had this year. More to follow. Fingers crossed not to the extent of what the southern states are experiencing.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-84907197965389473022022-10-13T14:41:45.669-07:002022-10-13T14:41:45.669-07:00Yes, Marie, "Oh the blooms!' They were ex...Yes, Marie, "Oh the blooms!' They were exceptional.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-63018752337265348862022-10-13T14:40:43.747-07:002022-10-13T14:40:43.747-07:00The beauty of the gardens made the day!The beauty of the gardens made the day!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-23778061823603826422022-10-13T14:40:19.801-07:002022-10-13T14:40:19.801-07:00I wish I could share the same with you, Bill. Pop ...I wish I could share the same with you, Bill. Pop over any time!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-3355477727544771422022-10-13T14:39:42.918-07:002022-10-13T14:39:42.918-07:00Thanks Sara, it was a perfect day. My folding picn...Thanks Sara, it was a perfect day. My folding picnic table is very useful. How lovely to find Kangaroo Paw in Finland. I assume in floral arrangements. They last well. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-68202314562427395752022-10-09T11:09:25.080-07:002022-10-09T11:09:25.080-07:00Happy birthday to your friend! Wonderful place for...Happy birthday to your friend! Wonderful place for celebration!margihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639869808566029773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-26019780871402160552022-10-09T01:16:27.179-07:002022-10-09T01:16:27.179-07:00We had a home just up the hill from those gardens....We had a home just up the hill from those gardens. They were slowly developing when we were there. It is amazing to see how wonderful they are today.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-10802327620585765392022-10-07T07:38:58.343-07:002022-10-07T07:38:58.343-07:00What beautiful gardens! I love all the colorful f...What beautiful gardens! I love all the colorful flowers. A great place to celebrate a birthday with friends.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-3734562127998419692022-10-07T05:39:17.639-07:002022-10-07T05:39:17.639-07:00Happy birthday to your friend! And what a glorious...Happy birthday to your friend! And what a glorious way to celebrate, in nature with good friends! Perfect! Oh the blooms…Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-53898782553630940562022-10-07T03:57:00.830-07:002022-10-07T03:57:00.830-07:00You designed a very special way for your friend to...You designed a very special way for your friend to begin her new journey around the sun! Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603505336382163423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-90736135837421206352022-10-06T23:56:13.645-07:002022-10-06T23:56:13.645-07:00Oh, you are a rowdy bunch! What a good time. I w...Oh, you are a rowdy bunch! What a good time. I want a piece of cake and a glass of wine!Bill https://www.blogger.com/profile/04779863708462822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385127495391454105.post-52388817180395938272022-10-06T23:13:02.585-07:002022-10-06T23:13:02.585-07:00What an amazing birthday party! The gardens are sp...What an amazing birthday party! The gardens are spectacular.<br />The Kangaroo Paws are beautiful plants. I had never heard of them and was surprised to see they are known in Finland too, used as house plants and cut flowers.<br />The tables were taken... Did you carry your own with you? :)<br />Have a happy weekend, Helen!Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.com