tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post6351843266018391373..comments2024-01-25T02:07:20.709-08:00Comments on S T i l e T To: Gardenia Augusta of My Perfumed Garden Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-10676462117395351232012-11-02T01:29:35.330-07:002012-11-02T01:29:35.330-07:00I wish there is a way to preserve or bottle its fr...I wish there is a way to preserve or bottle its fragrance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-8740698342063993352012-11-02T01:27:37.300-07:002012-11-02T01:27:37.300-07:00Thanks for the compliments. Like you I adore its f...Thanks for the compliments. Like you I adore its fragrance and never seem to get enough of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-6552546923334330392012-11-02T01:26:47.506-07:002012-11-02T01:26:47.506-07:00I agree with you that Gardenias symbolises all tha...I agree with you that Gardenias symbolises all that is pure and unsullied yet bewitching in its fragrance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-19746697963622499692012-11-02T01:26:18.734-07:002012-11-02T01:26:18.734-07:00When is I saw the unfolding of the Gardenia, it wa...When is I saw the unfolding of the Gardenia, it was like Nature unravelling her secrets to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-37336987071056722572012-11-02T01:25:06.230-07:002012-11-02T01:25:06.230-07:00I do like your concept of 'innocence to experi...I do like your concept of 'innocence to experience' to reflect the passing phases of the maturity of the Gardenia flower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-10909203471687147202012-11-02T01:24:46.490-07:002012-11-02T01:24:46.490-07:00Thanks for the generously kind words. My garden se...Thanks for the generously kind words. My garden seems to have a great variety of critter-visitors, possibly as a result of minimal use of pesticides. I chose the Lantana 'ham and eggs' for its pastel colours to complement the white of the Gardenia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-87622657666890282132012-11-02T01:24:29.092-07:002012-11-02T01:24:29.092-07:00It is indeed a wonderful plant to add to one's...It is indeed a wonderful plant to add to one's garden. The fragrance is intoxicating to say the least.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-74139363297222254472012-11-02T01:23:43.877-07:002012-11-02T01:23:43.877-07:00Looking at the flowers in your garden, I'm sur...Looking at the flowers in your garden, I'm sure that gardenias can survive and thrive vigorously in your garden too. Good luck with your green fingers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-79711184113941576202012-11-02T01:23:00.433-07:002012-11-02T01:23:00.433-07:00Many thanks. Now that you mentioned, it is a fanta...Many thanks. Now that you mentioned, it is a fantastic idea to have a "smell" button, something for the IT geek to mull over. It is never easy to carry out that 'job' except when my plants are almost completely ruined by their heinous activities. Then my rage cloud over whatever conscience that is left.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-33161036389013817312012-11-02T01:22:31.857-07:002012-11-02T01:22:31.857-07:00I adore the smell of Gardenia too, only that I'...I adore the smell of Gardenia too, only that I've to share it with many other insects who are there before me.<br />Your photos and narration of the legend behind the Giant Causeway bring back sweet memories of my visit there two years ago. I've some wonderful photos taken there too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-13919102721834169372012-11-02T01:22:12.055-07:002012-11-02T01:22:12.055-07:00Gardenias always invoke a sense of tranquility in ...Gardenias always invoke a sense of tranquility in me and a feeling that Life is indeed beautiful and rosy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-54221575936645459982012-10-16T19:12:48.110-07:002012-10-16T19:12:48.110-07:00Your photos of your gardenia are lovely! I adore ...Your photos of your gardenia are lovely! I adore the strong, but still delicate smell of these blooms. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13449390713125491458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-45750075602139932842012-10-12T03:14:31.336-07:002012-10-12T03:14:31.336-07:00I imagine purity when I look at the gardenia bloom...I imagine purity when I look at the gardenia bloom. <br />Pretty flower and nice scent.TukangKebunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642076845136964106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-51035726455452296312012-10-12T02:36:16.240-07:002012-10-12T02:36:16.240-07:00I love your gardenia photos, especially of the flo...I love your gardenia photos, especially of the flower unfolding - gorgeous work. Their scent is wonderful.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-7077815475302082712012-10-10T08:42:39.333-07:002012-10-10T08:42:39.333-07:00The fragrance is indeed enchanting. I wish I can h...The fragrance is indeed enchanting. I wish I can have it bottled to be enjoyed at all times. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-65944621196700462472012-10-10T07:59:01.747-07:002012-10-10T07:59:01.747-07:00I like the smell of gardenia magic, I'm glad I...I like the smell of gardenia magic, I'm glad I found your way to me, I greet warmlyzapach piwoniihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015359637254838049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-24788252052612936182012-10-10T05:55:39.721-07:002012-10-10T05:55:39.721-07:00Thanks for this piece of information. I did some r...Thanks for this piece of information. I did some research and found out that the 'no mouth' tag actually refer to the fruit which has also being used as a yellow dye. Its probably the Japanese variety as the type in my garden does not bear fruits at all. Maybe I shall watch out closely in future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-21331635951867220322012-10-10T05:51:41.154-07:002012-10-10T05:51:41.154-07:00Thanks for the superlatives. My gardenias are in f...Thanks for the superlatives. My gardenias are in full sunshine. They are okay with the heat and the sun and show no signs of wilting or yellowing of the foliage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-21581126802455050272012-10-10T05:24:07.651-07:002012-10-10T05:24:07.651-07:00Educational post... even learned the name of this ...Educational post... even learned the name of this plant... I have it in my garden too... and my missus likes to make cut-flowers out of them for their fragrance... the Japanese name is 'kuchi nashi', literally meaning 'no mouth'...Lrong Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071380270069499888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-25895918608598433752012-10-10T03:13:07.318-07:002012-10-10T03:13:07.318-07:00Hello Stiletto
I thought I would pay you the same ...Hello Stiletto<br />I thought I would pay you the same compliment of visiting your blog,which I find extreemly interesting.Your photos of the beautiful Gardenia flower are<br />just perfection.Only last year I planted two in my garden but they did not do too well, and probably needed more shade to survive the hot summer months.<br /><br />I will certainly follow your blog,and try to visit as often as I can.:)<br />Regards.<br /><br /> Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-26905917474235314982012-10-09T23:45:58.631-07:002012-10-09T23:45:58.631-07:00Awesome flowers and if they have lovely fragrance,...Awesome flowers and if they have lovely fragrance, they are adorable!Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-40817216106415122442012-10-09T22:32:17.412-07:002012-10-09T22:32:17.412-07:00Though Gardenia has its own beauty and gracefulnes...Though Gardenia has its own beauty and gracefulness on every stage, I think it best on the third or fourth day as you showed in the photo. From the pristine white to the tinged with cream is like from innocence to experience, symbolizing purity all its life. I like your flower arrangement.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-77855050366298740562012-10-09T21:31:28.561-07:002012-10-09T21:31:28.561-07:00Beautiful photos and story Stiletto. I love garden...Beautiful photos and story Stiletto. I love gardenias too, both blooms & smell. You have some of the most fascinating animal life in your garden. That floral arrangement is superb. The lantanas look great also. Lovely work!Lithopslandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590233933252961783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-91931379442870055042012-10-09T20:32:21.072-07:002012-10-09T20:32:21.072-07:00I had forgotten the smell of Gardenia.
By the loo...I had forgotten the smell of Gardenia. <br />By the looks of it - it surely must be glorious as all the flowers are rich and flawless.<br />James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-41219802132608002222012-10-09T17:50:48.443-07:002012-10-09T17:50:48.443-07:00Oh I have tried to grow gardenia before and not ha...Oh I have tried to grow gardenia before and not had much luck - if it grows for you in Malaysia then maybe I should have another try. I do so love the scent, and yes a scratch and sniff button would be wonderful!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.com