tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post7512337919508743642..comments2023-09-24T03:59:30.938-07:00Comments on VW Garden: 200 Red Roses for ChristmasVWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-8650914161991877912011-05-09T21:47:38.543-07:002011-05-09T21:47:38.543-07:00What an awesome thing to do!! You inspire me!What an awesome thing to do!! You inspire me!Elder William S. Andrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935396168971742081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-81590770826268437542010-01-06T16:03:23.017-08:002010-01-06T16:03:23.017-08:00I would argue that you're not a mediocre gift ...I would argue that you're not a mediocre gift giver and I don't even know you! Judging by how generous you were with the "Gardening by Letter" envelope I received from you, I'd say you rock the gift giving! Thank you so much for everything. Especially the needlepoint gifts. I know they had to be a labor of love and time so I appreciate you spending both of those on me. Allium Christophii was new to my garden last spring and I loved it so I'm thrilled to have the seeds. The postcards and stamp were fun too and I appreciate your nice note. It was just as touching as the roses you gave away at Christmas. Happy New Year to you and yours.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-78240120620620108872010-01-04T05:26:30.573-08:002010-01-04T05:26:30.573-08:00What a wonderful idea. And, thank you for the tip...What a wonderful idea. And, thank you for the tip on costco.com - I had no idea you could order fresh flowers this way!! You'll be known as The Rose Lady in no time!! I'm thankful to you for sharing this lovely post, and inspiring others. Happy New Year!!Liisahttp://liisainvermont.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-62164654892017745762009-12-28T14:48:50.699-08:002009-12-28T14:48:50.699-08:00What a simply wonderful thing to have done. While ...What a simply wonderful thing to have done. While roses aren't my personal fav I can appreciate their beauty and can imagine how happy you must have made these ladies.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-25065234991226380372009-12-23T10:54:43.587-08:002009-12-23T10:54:43.587-08:00Your idea of giving red roses is brilliant.
I sugg...Your idea of giving red roses is brilliant.<br />I suggest you do it again next year so you don't need to have a new idea. You won't top this one.<br />You are so good to give single roses to all those widows in your church.<br />Have a very Merry Christmas, red rose lady.<br />TerraTerra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-51343270750972078092009-12-22T22:24:00.350-08:002009-12-22T22:24:00.350-08:00Wow, and think that I knew you when....Wow, and think that I knew you when....Kathy’s Kornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466506283603232727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-63578403900056919492009-12-22T09:24:14.649-08:002009-12-22T09:24:14.649-08:00What a wonderful post - and you're not tooting...What a wonderful post - and you're not tooting your own horn at all! We brought my mother-in-law to a skilled nursing facility near our home two years ago(she's now in residential board and care) and when I saw how much she enjoyed the flowers I brought the first few times, I made sure to bring her a fresh arrangement of some sort on a regular basis. But I confess, it starts to tax my ingenuity to come up with new ideas. <br /><br />The only creative thing I do for Christmas is for my clients - I've been designing and sending my own holiday cards for the last five years.<br /><br />I hate to break it to you, but I don't think you're going to top this idea next year!Susan Morrisonhttp://www.garden-chick.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-9177217940554650452009-12-22T07:22:07.300-08:002009-12-22T07:22:07.300-08:00VW! I love this beautiful idea! I often send my ...VW! I love this beautiful idea! I often send my MIL roses and other flowers because she's nearly 80 and no longer feels very well. She seems to really enjoy the flowers. And, after all, how many of us need something else to clutter our houses? Thanks for the reminder and Merry Christmas.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-77940252133217196522009-12-22T06:58:53.698-08:002009-12-22T06:58:53.698-08:00What a wonderful idea and I am sure you warmed man...What a wonderful idea and I am sure you warmed many a heart with your gifts. <br />Merry Christmas to you.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-77038813582121935902009-12-22T05:40:19.539-08:002009-12-22T05:40:19.539-08:00you are indeed an angel! What a wonderful way to b...you are indeed an angel! What a wonderful way to brighten the holidays.<br /><br />Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!<br />CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-66289852898604541022009-12-22T04:03:56.465-08:002009-12-22T04:03:56.465-08:00VW girl ! What can I say to you that the others ha...VW girl ! What can I say to you that the others haven't already .. that was an amazing thoughtful gesture that brightened so many lives : ) .. I'm sure that gift will not be forgotten and those women will be inspired to pass on a kindness to others .. the "ripple" affect .. if not this year perhaps next year .<br />YES .. I just thought of that too .. wearing gloves is a good idea .. <br />Your toddler must have had fun too .. I know you must have gotten very tired but those smiles .. well, I can see how much you enjoyed it yourself .. don't worry about tooting your own horn .. it didn't sound that way at all : )<br />Merry Christmas girl !<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-25026939813853265012009-12-22T03:33:10.828-08:002009-12-22T03:33:10.828-08:00Dear VW, this is the most wonderful thing you have...Dear VW, this is the most wonderful thing you have done, brightening the lives of so many! Bless your heart and a warm hug and squeeze for you. {{{U}}}. You are an angel. :-)<br /><br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-87902049400192189172009-12-22T01:06:36.064-08:002009-12-22T01:06:36.064-08:00Wonderful idea!
I think there are very few women ...Wonderful idea!<br /><br />I think there are very few women who wouldn't appreciate being given flowers :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640322232670777125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-19800155617256389162009-12-21T22:53:27.542-08:002009-12-21T22:53:27.542-08:00I don't think you should be embarrassed at all...I don't think you should be embarrassed at all! I think this is such a great idea and I bet it was a lot of fun putting together.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-89368356989016439042009-12-21T21:50:00.554-08:002009-12-21T21:50:00.554-08:00I'm feeling embarassed about this post now. I...I'm feeling embarassed about this post now. I know it's better to serve without tooting your own horn. But then I think, if no one confessed, how would the rest of us get inspired? <br />I do have one suggestion if anyone orders a bunch of roses from costco.com. Wear gloves while handling them. Growers use pesticides to protect the roses during growth and shipping, so it's possible (probable?) that some residues remain when the flowers reach you (you've probably heard that warning about fruit, too). While handling a hundred or more roses, you will obviously be exposed to more of this possible residue than someone who handles just a few. So wear gloves and don't use the flowers to decorate a cake or something!VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-57895859180091597812009-12-21T21:03:49.848-08:002009-12-21T21:03:49.848-08:00That is one of the sweetest things I have ever hea...That is one of the sweetest things I have ever heard about. I bet the joy you received back was overwhelming.<br /><br />What a great thought.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-48890812829889714672009-12-21T20:58:46.386-08:002009-12-21T20:58:46.386-08:00Merry, Merry Christmas VW! What a lovely, thought...Merry, Merry Christmas VW! What a lovely, thoughtful gift idea. Blessings to you! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-80730118260759492362009-12-21T18:45:34.247-08:002009-12-21T18:45:34.247-08:00VW, You are good hearted and thoughtful. I can i...VW, You are good hearted and thoughtful. I can imagine the joy you brought to these women and the joy you received in return. Happiest of holidays to you and your family. gail ps thanks for the Costco flower idea, too.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-70397962444373549582009-12-21T18:22:53.960-08:002009-12-21T18:22:53.960-08:00What a absolutely beautiful idea! Just think of h...What a absolutely beautiful idea! Just think of how many people's lives you have brightened with a red rose. I love how you thought of those widows who no longer have anyone to bring them red roses anymore. My father died two years ago and my siblings and I decided that in addition to the regular Christmas gift we give to our mother, that we would also pool our money together to buy her a gift on behalf of my father, since he is no longer here to give her one himself. Last year, it was a bottle of her favorite perfume that he used to always buy for her. I may borrow your red rose gift idea if that is okay with you for next year. Merry Christmas VW!Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644837848136749892.post-78190681975473135442009-12-21T18:14:33.811-08:002009-12-21T18:14:33.811-08:00Hi VW, I'm amazed! This must have been a task ...Hi VW, I'm amazed! This must have been a task of mega proportions. And also the ensuing joy. I can feel it in your writing. The arrangements are beautiful. I love the complementary hypericum. I think that since you've got the process down, you could do this again next year. I'm sure the recipients wouldn't mind. My track record is no where near this creative, I'm afraid. Lots of online shopping this year. However I'd like to file your idea away for future inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com