tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post3713931148171932535..comments2023-10-10T10:19:57.677+02:00Comments on Driftwood Ramblings: Fay Bentley's Garden [Franschhoek Open Garden 2011]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-21581222433694731772011-11-14T08:44:36.873+02:002011-11-14T08:44:36.873+02:00Wow what a fantastic garden Amazing colours I unde...Wow what a fantastic garden Amazing colours I understand why you took so many potos.<br />those cats are really cute all over the placeThank you for the tour it has given me tons of ideas.cathy@homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280998274935488909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-45397545310189405752011-11-13T18:03:14.920+02:002011-11-13T18:03:14.920+02:00One of the most beautiful gardens I've ever se...One of the most beautiful gardens I've ever seen. Your photos are so vivid I can almost smell the flowers. Love that it's full of fluffy cats.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-50936401144331609552011-11-13T16:44:19.219+02:002011-11-13T16:44:19.219+02:00Now that's a garden. I just walked outside to ...Now that's a garden. I just walked outside to look at ours and I wanted to crank up the tractor and bush-hog ours and start all over :)Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-73188798641825956052011-11-12T19:13:36.375+02:002011-11-12T19:13:36.375+02:00Boo Hoo I am right down here under all these comme...Boo Hoo I am right down here under all these comments - proof that I have been neglecting my favourite blog and blogger. Better pull my socks up and get here early next time. I love Persian cats - they are so pretty aren't they? <br />'Fabby' post again and I am behind by three so I can indulge myself now and catch up.<br />XXXFacing50.Bloghttp://www.facing50withhumour.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-1977521279077543332011-11-12T05:32:47.926+02:002011-11-12T05:32:47.926+02:00Simply beautifully captured shots...a lovely place...Simply beautifully captured shots...a lovely place to be and get lost in the beauty of nature!Kalyanhttp://icetrail.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-70462850348608311902011-11-11T21:41:39.852+02:002011-11-11T21:41:39.852+02:00Desiree,
This photo is awesome, you are a really t...Desiree,<br />This photo is awesome, you are a really talented photographer. Thanks for your kind comments over at the LG Report, I would love to meet you some day in person (even though you referred to Bossy Betty and my wife as prostitutes when you said they were "Hoe wonderful!" Seriously, I really appreciate your readership and comments, thanks!Lazarushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546714218677721251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-6331751141347895152011-11-11T20:12:48.066+02:002011-11-11T20:12:48.066+02:00This was a beautiful but very long post Love those...This was a beautiful but very long post Love those cats and all the flora.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-19308153073255665142011-11-10T21:44:59.709+02:002011-11-10T21:44:59.709+02:00Those pictures are gorgeous and those cats are so ...Those pictures are gorgeous and those cats are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. I REALLY wish I had the desire and patience and knowledge to plant a garden, but I don't. I love these photos, though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860394940190403196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-46011443151298522272011-11-09T21:47:58.110+02:002011-11-09T21:47:58.110+02:00Love the garden photos, it is so fun to be able to...Love the garden photos, it is so fun to be able to share and to visit gardens I may not otherwise be able to see! Gorgeous cat! Reminds me of my Valentine - I miss her!<br />I have enjoyed my visit to your blog,<br />your newest follower!<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-83722721926631643782011-11-08T23:00:16.757+02:002011-11-08T23:00:16.757+02:00Such a lovely garden! And roses everywhere, I can ...Such a lovely garden! And roses everywhere, I can only imagine the perfume in the air.<br />I miss visiting your blog too. I'm sorry, I'm really busy with work (finally got a job).<br />I hope you and your family are well. I'm sure your garden is blooming nicely already...Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-80737858158253108302011-11-08T22:40:18.838+02:002011-11-08T22:40:18.838+02:00This may very well be my favorite so far! You'...This may very well be my favorite so far! You're right, the garden does seem tenderly nurtured! I wanted to sit on that little green bench and daydream. For a really long time!<br /><br />And Tucker wants to play with the kitties. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-19926994647545198112011-11-08T21:27:43.293+02:002011-11-08T21:27:43.293+02:00Another beautiful garden! And this one has cats! I...Another beautiful garden! And this one has cats! I love Persians. I have a Persian named Percy and he is just the sweetest baby!Stephanie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117481136259148223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-38974402127391611882011-11-08T20:45:47.849+02:002011-11-08T20:45:47.849+02:00I am absolutely amazed at the sunny Springtime bea...I am absolutely amazed at the sunny Springtime beauty of this place, as captured in your typically awesome photography. Looking back and forth from the rainy autumn day, outside - the puddles of water on the driveway, and the colorful puddles of leaves under the trees - to these photos brought me the familiar and happy feeling of renewal, cycles, growth... Thank you for sharing.Shenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635993168913490929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-3287004786784012412011-11-08T19:53:43.209+02:002011-11-08T19:53:43.209+02:00Desiree, this garden is one that every garden love...Desiree, this garden is one that every garden lover dreams of. One could never tell of a garden like this in any other way than photo's and yours are stunning in their beauty! Pursian cats are just beautiful and I always wanted one. I've gotten over that desire but it was wonderful to see the photo's of Fay's. Thank you for all the trouble you go to for us. This is a garden I will always remember. <br />Much love to you!!<br />MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-1065981344015844052011-11-08T14:12:08.730+02:002011-11-08T14:12:08.730+02:00One thing can be said for you Des and that is that...One thing can be said for you Des and that is that you are consistent. Every post I have seen from you has been so beautifully done and this one is awesome. As Shady so well put it you have made the smallest garden look magnificent and I am sure Fay will be so pleased with your presentation. Everything I saw spoke perfection and beauty. Some of the flowers I had not seen before but were so unique and beautiful I had to stop and just let it soak into my gaze. Although I am not a huge fan of cats, Fay's cats were quite lovely. Thank you for another wonderful tour and you have made my tuesday morning here at the beach. Have a wonderful week.<br />Hugs,<br />OdieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-77169836149151873632011-11-08T09:54:32.012+02:002011-11-08T09:54:32.012+02:00Dear Desiree,
Wow, beautiful Fay's gorgeous ga...Dear Desiree,<br />Wow, beautiful Fay's gorgeous garden with cats and roses♡♡♡<br />Yes, I always admire the comments of Mr. Shady. <br />Hehe, I'll leave the compliments to your pictures for him. And tell you what my hubby said after seeing your pictures. "Do you know how many pics in there?" He has noticed more than 50 splendid pics here. I said that I haven't realised that many bacause I enjoyed every one of them♫♫♫<br />Blessing to you, xoxo Orchid*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-43315145925588579152011-11-08T08:20:11.292+02:002011-11-08T08:20:11.292+02:00Talk about 'eye candy'. What a beautiful g...Talk about 'eye candy'. What a beautiful garden. I wish it was mine. She must spend hours every day tending to it. But how proud she must feel. There are so many different blooms and the roses are fabulous. Thank you for taking us along.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-48679562070455034552011-11-08T05:41:00.328+02:002011-11-08T05:41:00.328+02:00A feast for the senses! So many whimsical touches ...A feast for the senses! So many whimsical touches and the kitties just add to the ambiance! Her profusion of blooms is amazing.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-63640766463105975172011-11-08T04:49:14.420+02:002011-11-08T04:49:14.420+02:00This little Persian will certainly add beauty and ...This little Persian will certainly add beauty and grace to any garden. Blessings, Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-45615351522859467682011-11-08T03:39:22.021+02:002011-11-08T03:39:22.021+02:00such a beautiful flower garden and the cat is so s...such a beautiful flower garden and the cat is so sweet.<br />greetings from the netherlandsAnnekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114571201882601849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-2038965876209024122011-11-08T01:04:01.038+02:002011-11-08T01:04:01.038+02:00Wow! Such a beautiful garden. Is it any wonder tha...Wow! Such a beautiful garden. Is it any wonder that it has made an appearance in magazines! Does Fay love roses or do roes love her. Both I think! That wall of pink roses kept stealing the scene in many of your shots, Desiree. Your photography is terrific!Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-79297698014706237302011-11-07T21:50:02.000+02:002011-11-07T21:50:02.000+02:00She did all that in 8 years?? That's amazing! ...She did all that in 8 years?? That's amazing! And, the fact that she takes care of it practically all by herself is also amazing! Once again, you've done a fantastic job is sharing this beautiful garden with us. I love the last picture, and I love those fluffy cats!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428797675882725547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-39022423166330681332011-11-07T21:40:48.451+02:002011-11-07T21:40:48.451+02:00Oh Desiree, that is MY sort of garden. Isn't ...Oh Desiree, that is MY sort of garden. Isn't it amazing, and all those plants and flowers packed in there. The roses were gorgeous, and I love all the little seating areas dotted around. I just wish that I could have been visiting the garden with you. What beautiful colours as well. Do you mind me asking what sort of camera that you have that takes all these super photoes. I am going to ask for a new one for Christmas, and yours produces such wonderful photos, that I would be interested to know the make and model. Hugs my friend.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-72656468438365794182011-11-07T20:52:57.000+02:002011-11-07T20:52:57.000+02:00Hi Desiree, I've been enjoying the beautiful, ...Hi Desiree, I've been enjoying the beautiful, in fact outstanding gardens in South Africa with complete gob smacked amazement. Thank you so much for giving us these flowers and gardens...reading your post actually has an uplifting affect. How can one be troubled when they walk in the garden with you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-52432370498084726552011-11-07T20:44:48.886+02:002011-11-07T20:44:48.886+02:00It looks very English (except for the lemons) and ...It looks very English (except for the lemons) and beautifully tended.<br /><br />The cats would make me itch and sneeze, but I love the pig!!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.com